Court Divides in Schley Inquiry With Dual Reports
Washington December 14 The Schley court of inquiry issued a majority report criticizing Admiral Schley and praising his rival duties while Admiral Dewey filed a separate report opposing the majority. The majority finds Schley failed to press the blockade and maneuver, while Dewey’s view underscores his command at Santiago and the ultimate victory.
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Washington
Selsey Court of Inquiry
Secreary
Lang
Reno
Jene
Fagnes
Dem
Chewey
Fort
Dewey
Schiey
Eferen Pointe
Schiex
Santiagy
Forperistian
Eneip
Santiago
Audines
George Dewey
Samer
Bint
Herken
Rumery
Macy
Fils
Leis
Sudge
Lewis
Imeir
Soeley
Congress
Rivera
Bofel
Sceode
Wien
Sebley
Schley
Review of the case on Ma clay Wrets history and orders
Review discusses inquiry into Admiral Schley amid calls for promotion after a campaign dispute. It traces attempts to reward commanders, the controversy over Admiral Schley, and criticisms reflected in Maclay's published history. The piece questions Navy handling and the role of the secretary and higher command in the matter.
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Maclay
Samitage
Schley Bat
Semrinary
Gi Wary
Zampeon
Foade
Schley Bees
Washisgim
Tvs
Sebisy
Ernette Schiey
Court of Inquiry into Admiral Schley Conduct In Santiago War
A dated transcription details a court of inquiry ordered by secretaries and admirals to review Admiral Schley’s conduct during the Spanish American War including May movements of ships from Clenfuegos to Santiago and the Brooklyn’s turn at the harbor entrance. The inquiry began September 12, 1901, heard testimony from many, and concluded November 7 with a verdict prepared in secret.
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Chenfurgos
Clenfueges
Santineo
Key West
Tual
McCarsey
Pees
Santiago Harbor
Rhein
Scullogo
Behley
Peer Beaty
Brooklyn
Santiago
Gieden
United States
Schiey
Lieut
Alban
Hodgson
Turing
Bettie
Jeramit Liew
Sehiey
Adiminal Sehley
Shmpson
Rehley
Camaln Clark
Rehles
Findings of Court of Inquiry on McLean WAT Retreat
Transcribed findings from a Court of Inquiry in Washington D C dated 1901 detail the Firing Situation involving the Brooklyn Massachusetts Texas and Scorpion under Commodore Schley. The report chronicles movements from Key West to Clenfurgos May 19 22 and 23 and the dispatches up to May 30 with orders from the Navy Department and North Atlantic Station.
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Court of Inquiry
Court of
McLean Wat “Retreat
Washington
B.C
Navy Department
Melon
N. W
Washington, D
Rochnign
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
W. SN. Shilet
Key West About & A.m
North Atlanti
Sehier
U.th
Clenfergos
Eramy
Dierkadeiri
Olor
Fiegus
Pera
Oder
Baty
Clunrucmos
Clenfurgos
Vehfetssted
Key West
Schley
Entingo de
EIGHT BELOW ZERO Coldest Weather in Topeka in Three Years
The cold wave spread from the Mississippi Valley to the east and south with temperatures dropping to six degrees below zero in Chicago and St. Louis and to six degrees below in Topeka. Telegraph and water lines failed as pipes froze and plumbers worked. Forecast official A. J. Henry warned the cold will persist for at least two days, reaching the Atlantic coast by Sunday.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Missouri
Upper
Lake Region
Chicano and
Stouts
Chicos
St. Lowla
Ilinois
Arkansas
Atlantic Coast
Ohio
Mississippi River
A. J. Henry
Topeka
Unl Ealers
Jennings
Emish
Wyoming
Winnipes
Frince Albert
Afootheai
Minn
Behow
Williston
Belew
Huron
Miles Cis
Mont
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Oteloesti Deeeay Cree
Mnehow
Etelock
Eteete
Tniow
Lebove
Horton
Wight
Fairbury
Omaha
Sir Imercury
Philipsturg
Cain
Joseph Zulager
Benton County
TaCrosse
Wis
Miselesippi
Denver
Total Weather Bureau
Puello
Col
Grand Mellon
Cheyenne
Wro
Lander Wyo
Terre Haute
Ind
Wright Fisher
DeWitt Jardop
Vincennes
Hosedale
Here
Kentucky
Louisville
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wautosa
Chicago
Bam, Herm
Gny
Severe cold grips Topeka and surrounding region
Morning records show the government thermometer below zero for six hours, with the peak cold at six below. Reports describe frost, frozen pipes, and bustling merchants as Topeka and neighboring areas endure a deep cold wave from Wyoming and beyond.
Great Damage to Live Stock in Many Localities
A nationwide winter storm spreads heavy snow and extreme cold across the plains and Midwest. Wisconsin Missouri Oklahoma Texas report cattle losses and frozen deaths among shepherds and travelers. Rail service disrupted and mines damaged as temperatures plunge to well below zero.
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Kansas City
South West
Hants City
Concordia
Kak
Cgaiows
Wichita
Sprineneth Mo
Red Desert
Snake River
Runties
Battle Lake
Cow Creek
Wyo
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Guthrie
O.T
Oklahoma
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Gunnison
ST. Pat
St. Paul
Minn
Mudge Names Kansas Southwestern General Manager
General Manager H A Mudge arrived in Topeka from Purcell Oklahoma with President Ripley and Santa Fe officials. Nichols will become general manager of the Kansas Southwestern jointly operated by the Santa Fe and Prisco. Avery Turner to fill Nichols post, with J Eassey moving to Turner’s trainmaster role at Chanute.
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H. A. Mudge
Topeka
Purcell, Ok
Ripley
Santa Fe
Mudge
Weekly Bank Statement For The Week Ending Today
New York December 14 The statement of the associated banks for the week end ing today shows loans 570373900 decrease 11178100 deposits 1200800 ration 31
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New York
Deaths in Concentration Camps Spark Government Response
London reports reveal a high death rate in concentration camps with 13 941 deaths in six months and a 3 per thousand annual rate. White and colored refugees show marked deaths as officials attribute blame to diet and disease while outlining plans to break up the camps.
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London
Brodrick
Metcalf Mulling Endorsement in Kansas Pension Fight
Telegraphed moves reveal Colonel Metcalf and allies urging state senators and representatives to back him for the Topeka pension agency, challenging Leland. Washington reports and Kansas papers diverge on Roosevelt's naming, with Leland favored for reappointment. A Topeka telegram notes Metcalf seeks endorsement, while Lawrence papers back Leland and Bowersock.
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Wilder &. Metcalf
Kansas
Topeks« Pension Agency
Leland
Roosevelt
Colonel Metcalf
McKinley
Lelind
Barton
Washington
Deland
Civil
Cyrus Leland
White
Metealf
Liz Crant
Topeka
Metcalf
Lawrence
Lalund
Bowersock
Only One Word Wrong In Walden Speech Row
Secretary Coburn's rebuke of President Walden at the Kansas City livestock exchange sparks wide comment. The Kansas Republican leader says his letter targeted a class rather than Walden personally, noting the Kansas occurrence of drought and credit conditions while Missouri faced worse.
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Coburn
Walden
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Kansas City
Kansas
Mr. Walden
Ifne
Missouri
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange Who Do Not Like Mr. Walden
Uikely
Kansas City Exchange
Kan
Commission
Kansas City Commission
Wallen
Masonic Bond Distribution Completed at Temple Meeting
At a Scottish Rite meeting last night the report of the Masonic remain ways was accepted. A new committee will take the 28 bonds in the temple assigned to the rite. This completes the distribution of 700 bonds at ten dollars each, with all Masonic bodies agreeing to take their allotted numbers. Plans for temple arrangements will begin at once.
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Ace
Third Trial Rewards Mrs Morris With Damages Verdict
In federal court here Friday afternoon a jury awarded Mrs Daisy E Morris 34000 damages against Western Union Telegraph company but Judge Hook set aside the verdict and ordered a new trial. This marks the third December trial in this case, with prior juries at $4000 each, over delays in delivering a message that hindered a medical operation in Hoyt.
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Daisy E. Moris
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hook
United States
Morris
United States Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Telegraph Company
Hoyt
Jackson County
Dawson
North Topeka
Stan
Spalding Elected President of National League in 26th Ballot
New York December 14 The National League chose A G Spalding as president on the morning of the twenty sixth ballot. The Brush Freedman faction walked out and several clubs shifted support. The chair ruled Spalding elected unanimously with nonvoting members recorded as not present after the exit.
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New York
A. G. Spalding
National Baseball Leaeue
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Spalding
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Bostom
Young
Brush-Freedman
J. Rogers
Congress
Contested Election Hearings Set for January Start
Washington Dec 14 hearings on seven contested seats will open in early January before house election committees. Among them is Lentz of Ohio vs Tompkins in the Seventh Ohio district. General Walker of Virginia’s Ninth Virginia district contest ended due to the contestant’s death. Other disputes include Barnett in Seventh Alabama, Moss vs Rhea in Third Kentucky, Horton vs Butler in Twelfth Missouri, Fowler vs Tomes in Third North Carolina, Dentzier vs Wilson in Seventh North Carolina, and reserve Lianaiter mentioned.
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Washington
Cates
House
Lentz
Ohio
Tompkins
General Walker
Virginia
Alabama
N. B
Barnett
Jucky
J. A. Moss
Rhea
Missouri
W. M. Horton
Butler
North Carolina
J. & Fowler
Tomes
A. B. Dentzier
CE Wilson Eaallet
Lianaiter
Fruit Caught in Cold Delays Eastbound Cars at Topeka
California fruit en route to Chicago halted at Santa Fe Round House in Topeka as weather delays persist. Cars rest at Sixth Street facility until conditions improve. Forecast calls for continued cold tonight with variable winds and Sunday temperatures.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Sifth Street
Round House
Chicago
Not Guilty Declared in Bonine Murder Trial
Washington December 14 The jury found Mrs Lolanda Henry Bonine not guilty of murdering James Ayres Jr at the Kenmore hotel The verdict came after less than five hours of deliberation The defense praised the result while spectators reacted with mixed emotions amid a tense court scene The case had drawn long attention and the defendant is to be released from custody
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Washington
Lolanda Henry Beniis
James Fey
Mour Ayres, Jr
Dosine
Ayres
Atriuggia
Bonnie
Cara
Char
Senators quarrel in Columbia over breach of trust
John B. Mallory, secretary of the Republican executive committee, has returned from Washington to confirm a report of a quarrel among senators. The dispute centers on breaches of trust and the refusal to a direct demand. Temperatures in major cities are listed for December.
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Columbia, O
John B. Mallory
Republican
Frm
Washlington
Hasoe
Benators Aker
Oma Bingle Vonceaaim
Gentlemen's Hours After 1 P M on Weekdays and Sundays
A brief notice states business hours for gentlemen applicants after 1 P M on weekdays and all day Sunday, indicating time restrictions for service. The item presents a concise policy change or instruction from an establishment.
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Supreme Command
Caldwell
Chickestia
Mr. Mudge
State Journal
Daisy Morris
National League Meeting
Young Ayres
Hanna
Foraker
Minneapolis
Ft. Louk
National Hotel
Hateanoe
Kansas Ave
Kiblberg
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