Court to form Schley Court of Inquiry opens in September
The court to investigate Admiral Schley’s conduct during the Spanish American War will be formed by Admiral Dewey and other senior officers. The proceedings will be open and witness testimony will be broad, with Schley allowed representation by counsel. The panel includes Admiral Kimberly and Rear Admiral Benham, both long-serving officers, and the court is expected to act in Washington in September.
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Washington
Board of Inquiry
Sebley
Dewey
Collet
Finn
Lewin
Kimbiriy
Andrew EE
Benhass
May
Wit Inger
Lore
Lemley
Tomorow
Lois Mays
Schley
Schiey
Ee Tee
Tata
Ehewey
Muniin Bay
Gimberly
Ben- Ger
oSeer
Kimberly le Th Sears
Benham
Wetlvs
Kimberly
Apia
Sumo
Einsberry
Sari
RoLla— Hoar
Gena Fhesr
Stuers
Benbarn
Sampoon
New York
Nuenssar Uy
Santiago Campilien
Bohiey
Long
Court delays secrecy in will case amid extreme heat
Secretary Long announced that extreme heat delayed handling of the senior coast of angater case while the Bobby Court of In quity Procestines decision on secrecy in the will matter was postponed until September. The order addressed safety and comfort concerns as the weather heated to sweltering levels.
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Bobby Court of Inquity Procestines
Washington
Long Hax
Angater
Rear Admiral Kimberly Naval Career Highlights and Dates
Fragmented OCR outlines a naval officer career with dates and ships from 1860s to 1870s. Mentions ranks from lieutenant to rear admiral, ships Hartford Colorado New York Monongahela and Canonicus, stations North Atlantic and Pacific, engagements at Port Hudson and Mississippi River, commissions on July 4 1864 and October 2 1874, with Boston navy yard postings and service ending as commanding Pacific station.
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Simed
Ak Iss
Botton
Germantown
Shit India
Western Gulf
Hartford
Taganip
Port Hudson
Grandarenee
Monongahela
South Atlantic
Navy Yard
Pate York
Esanvalie An
Gombiedore
Boston
Pacife Sta
Benham A. Ek Banham Navy Career Summary in 19th Century
Benham A. Ek Banham born New York 1832 served in the Pacific Squadron coast survey and US Navy. He commanded gunboats off the Western Gulf and Westernport steamer service and later led the Susquehanna in 1867. His career included assignments at New York navy yards and voyages to Brazil and other stations.
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A. EK. Banham
New York
Stoop
Hattie
Stra
Geat
Navy Yards
Susquehanna
Jane
Isér
Byda
Acarie Osobes
Plunged 14 Stories in Chicago Building Fall
John L. Collins, son of Admiral Collins, fell 260 feet from a Masonic Temple elevator shaft in Chicago today. He was about 40 years old, survived by a wife, a child, and two brothers in California.
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Chicago
John L. Collins
Admiral Collies
Masonic Temple
California
New Steer Company to Seek Charter in Pitesburg
The Pitesburg Wire and Steel Company, a new concern in Pitesburg Pennsylvania, plans to apply to Governor William A. Stone on August 14 for a charter of incorporation. The proposed corporation will have capital stock of 2,000,000 dollars and aims to enter the wire industry to compete with existing combines.
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Piteburg Pa
Pitesburg Wire and Steel Company
William A. Stone
Propewed Corporation
Sal
Guainenes Kere Puck
Temperatures in Major Cities Misspelled Fragment
A readable fragment lists city temperature data with unclear spellings and garbled station names. It references places like Boston Philadelphia and Minneapolis and includes numbers that resemble weather figures but lack coherent structure or complete context.
Proclamation Declares Free Trade With Porto Rico
President McKinley issues a formal proclamation under the Foraker Act recognizing civil government in Porto Rico and free trade with the United States. The measure follows local legislative actions and places duties on goods between the two territories to cease, marking the anniversary of the U S flag planting.
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Washington
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Ricky
Iulurid
William Methinley
Congress
Legislative Assembly of
William McKinley
A. J. Hill
One Chance in Fourteen for Homestead Draws
El Reno and Lawton host the final days of registration for a Kiowa-Comanche reserve drawing. About 19,825 names have been filed, a record pace, with expectations of 175,000 total by close. Tomorrow may boost odds to roughly one in 175,000, amid heat and crowds.
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el Reno
Ptreona
Lawton
Sansas City
el Rene Sayss
Richards
General Land Office
Anadarko
Hobart
Secretary of the Interior
Hha
Hoch
Fort
NEW GOLB CAMP STRIKE SHAKES FAIRHAVEN DISTRICT
Port Townsend reports a strike in the Fairhaven district near Nome causing stamping from home. The steamer Nowe City arrived from Nome with passengers including J Wilson. News says the Seward is in distress and will be towed to Puget Sound. transport Warren will depart with the Seward in tow on July 16.
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Fairhaven
Port Townsend
Waeh
Nowe City
Nome
J. Wilson
Manames
Kelly in Topeka
Michael Kelly, once confined at Leavenworth and later in the Topeka state asylum ward for violent patients, threatened murder of witnesses from his 1890s insanity trial. He visited Leavenworth for a home-care trial, was watched closely, and kept under strict supervision after threats. He left the asylum briefly in 1896 and 1897 before final discharge as cured in 1898.
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Michael Kelly
Leavenworth
Nas
Hing
Toneka
Biddie
Avyluts
Kelly
Kansas Heat Records Fall as Noon Temperature Drops
Wednesday set hot records for the last twenty five years in Kansas. Noon readings were six degrees cooler than yesterday with eight hours of steady southerly breeze. Nightly lows reached the upper seventies amid fluctuating winds and unsettled conditions.
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Kansas
Forvonight
Byrdey
Topeka City Debates Gas Bill and Old Rate Policy
City officials argue over paying Exceleler Coke and Gas about 15 monthly, seeking committee review of claims and accounts. Officers say bills will be drawn at old rate. debate centers on whether the “dollar gas ordinance” is ignored and the city should maintain the lower rate amid mounting costs.
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Topeka
Exceleler Coke and Gas Company
Billy
Elaima
Baoka
Ory Dimwd
Pat Ee
Mace Hughes
Tate
Ingroussay
Raguna
Devlin Buys Lot Adjoining Central National Bank
J Devlin purchased the lot adjoining Central National Bank for £6000 through FW Benedict for C P Campbell of Orange California. Devlin plans to add several stories to the existing building likely next year. Weather outlook for Chicago July 21 shows generally fair conditions with slight temperature changes.
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J. Devlin
Central National Bank
Devin Hes Bourkt
Majestic
Prine
FW. Benedict
C. P. Campbell
Orange
Cal
Chicago
Ice Trust Arrest Sparks City Court Case
A warrant for W Lyle Dickey of the People Ice company was sworn out by Councilman Nichols under the city anti trust ordinance. The case, to be heard in police court with a possible move to district court, accuses Dickey of monopoly practices that have crowded out small dealers like Winslow & Raney and McNeilly. Additional names may follow as the investigation widens. News mentions a new ice plant planned at Gnee and public concern over ice deliveries by wagon drivers.
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W. Lyle Dickey
Stahl
H. S. Nichols
Ice
James A.troutman
Dickey
Aia Coun Nichols
The
State Journal
Eepd
Shawnee County
People» Ice Company
Pensive
Patsden Ts
Peoplesee
Aes & Series
Winslow @& Raney
McNel Iy
Ts Wn
At & Low
Winslow @ Raney
Winslow & Raney
Sainoyrere Sande
Ice Trust
Geo
Kimball Piano
Bern
Ice Trust Frustrates West Side Salt Run Demonstration
A West Side disruption centers on Winslow Raney leaving their ice business, prompting residents to confront the ice trust. Crowds urge purchases from rival firms as trust wagons refuse service, sparking complaints about price and supply. One driver cites lack of orders, while women attempt to secure five pounds amid shortages. Dozens report similar refusals as the protest magnifies distrust of the trust.
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Joe
Wrest
West Side
Frank J
Sian Westraighth
Ion Combina
Ty Poniehinee
Dickey Quits Talking Amid Frosty Turmoil
A confused report describes a weather cluttered scene as individuals remain silent during a public dispute. The fragmented text shows names and places obscured, with no clear events or outcomes.
Iowa and Midwest Rain Soaks Regions Hopes For More
The Tribune reports from telegraph operators across Iowa Nebraska and western Minnesota detailing heavy and light rain in multiple locales. Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Mason City and Marshalltown report showers and cooler conditions with prospects of continued rain while Missouri Omaha and Nebraska towns note heavy or light rainfall and cooling fronts.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Iowa
Nebraska
Bmis
Marshalltown
Atlantic
Mason City
Omaha
Cheyenne
North Platte
Here
Cain Broken Bow
Paul
Minn
Texans and Kansans clash over conference secrecy
Political figures including Senator Burton and National Committeeman Dave Mulvane faced a disrupted Topeka meeting as protesters demanded openness. The private conference drew opposition from local leaders and judges who questioned attendance and possible election implications.
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Topeka
J. Ralph Burton
Chet Vonterer
Senna Burton
Texas
Dave Mulvane
John Iim
J.C. Pasetlwaly
Jewell
Krsabacts
Bresantaitye
Ices
Percy Wilkon
G. F. Johinsom
James Lawrence
Sumner
J. M Ready
Sith Cinerea
Lawrence
Bertare
Sima
Aole
Lawrenne
New Ice Factory Report Sparks Local Interest
A brief item notes a new ice factory announcement drawing attention from residents and local officials. The report references representatives and Emily Pep as figures connected to the development, signaling potential economic impact for the area.
Heat Causes Death by Own Action in Missouri Woodshed
A man, Arthur BH Hreant, a veteran medical practitioner, shot himself in the woodshed at his father's house to escape the heat. He had arrived in Ranses City from Atphiles, Kas, yesterday seeking relief from extreme temperatures. The incident occurred about 1 a.m. local time as hot weather prompted a move.
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Ranses City
Fran
Arthur
He Bryant
Missouri
Atphiles
Kas
Strife at Winfield Election Sparks Prohibition Ticket Clash
In Winfield Kansas a heated local election contest arose over a prohibition ticket. Tensions flared as factions clash near polling sites. Observers report disputes over votes and procedure with no arrests.
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Island
New Golb Camp
Mr. Biddle
Rickey
Nichols
Winslow & Money
Gnee
Drouth District
Towa
Cedar Ruylds
Fort Dodge
Burton
Senator Burton
Texan
Emily
Atchison
Savannah
Winfield
Temperance
Assant
Kansas City
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