Sampson declares he can prove command at Santiago
Reported brief by Admiral Lampoon's counsel argues Sampson controlled every vessel in the squadron during the Santiago fight and that the president ignored rulings denying him a hearing. It cites signals, duties, and timing around the command transition and alleges Schley disobeyed orders.
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Investors Liable For Debt in Co-Operative Building
Attorney General Hamlin issues an opinion defining the legal status of home co operatives and other unincorporated groups doing building association business in Illinois. The memorandum addresses the auditor's duties and clarifies responsibilities of these organizations.
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Als
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Hurry Up and Heal Digestive Woes with Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement extols rushing life yet warns that haste harms digestion. It claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and digestive diseases and improves blood, with a testimonial from J. S. Bell of Iowa. It also offers a free medical adviser and a cloth bound book for stamps.
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Fire Destroys Home. Four Die In Cumberland Resident Home
Early morning blaze leveled the residence of William Robertson near Paw Paw West Virginia. Four family members sleeping inside were killed by the fire.
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Cumberland
Carl Browne Seeks Ohio Legislature Art Commission
Former aide to General Coxey Carl Browne hopes Ohio lawmakers allocate funds for his claimed masterpiece The Carl Browne Apotheosis of the Late President McKinley. Browne asserts he is a reincarnation of Guido Reni and seeks exhibition at the Art Institute, while others question the work's value amid surrounding controversy. The piece is tied to Browne’s public persona and a string of related public statements from Chicago to Newton Indiana.
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Carl Browne
Coxey
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McKinley
Browne
Guido Reni
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Carpenter
Newton
C. Browne
Boycott on a preacher in Cleverland area sparks turnout drop
A revival preacher in Cleverland near Brazil Indiana faces a low attendance after a streetcar trip to nearby Brazil, with laborer families in sympathy with streetcar strikers. The strike issue prompts a planned mass meeting on the 12th to organize a cooperative general merchandise store in retaliation against merchants opposing boycotts.
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Cleverland
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Merchants’ Association
Phillips Cleared by Board of Trade Inquiry
George H Phillips receives a clean bill of health after a board of trade inquiry into his failure and related causes. Chairman Chadwick will prepare a report detailing the excellent condition of the Phillips books and the absence of private speculation by the head of the concern. Also noted are docking dates for five Suburban bribery case defendants in St Louis.
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George H. Phillips
Board of Trade
Chadwick
Phillips
St. Louis
Criminal Court
Charles Kratz
Emil Meysenberg
Houe of Delegates
Julius Lehman
House of Delegates
Harry A. Faulkner
Henry Nicolaus
St. Louis and Suburban Railway
Stenographer Richard Covert Resigns for Chicago Post Office
Milwaukee Feb 6 Richard Covert longtime stenographer for Allis Chalmers resigns to join the Chicago post office He secured the position through Admiral Dewey who had earlier helped him after discharge served as gunners mate on the Olympia in Manila Bay Dewey learned of his dissatisfaction and acted to place him in new job
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Allis-Chalmers Company
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Covert
Dewey
National Conference Dates Shift From Milwaukee to Detroit
Secretary J P Byers announces the National Conference of Charities and Corrections will be held in Detroit from May 28 to June 2, replacing Milwaukee. The executive committee ordered the move due to Milwaukee residents failing to meet promises from the Kansas City conference last summer. A separate note cites investigation of J A Marshall in Pontiac with charges pending.
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Columbus
J. P. Byers
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Milwaukee
Detroit
Kansas City
Pontiac
Admiral Walker testifies on Isthmian Canal and dam challenges
Admiral John G. Walker, head of the Isthmian Canal Commission, testifies before the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee. He reviews engineering issues for the proposed Panama and Nicaragua routes, cites Bahio dam foundations needing deeper piers, and notes differing expert opinions on seepage and weather. He also compares Brito harbor advantages and the use of the Chagres River in canal plans.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Panama Canal Company
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Harris
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Panama Canal
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Revision of Tariff and Pacific Coast Rivalry Highlight Congressional Notes
Congress debates potential tariff changes this session with the Payne bill repealing war taxes under consideration. Western sentiment supports modifying tea duties and adding provisions like Cuban reciprocity, while Iowa Senator Allison weighs a broader reform. Pacific Coast rivalry features mint and assay bills for Oregon and Washington, plus Senator Warren’s claims agenda and Fort Ridgely national park plan.
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Ways and Means Committee
Allison
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West
Delegation Visits Cook County Democrats in Indianapolis
A group of prominent citizens met the Cook County Democracy Thursday evening at the station in Indianapolis. Indiana Democratic editors hosted a dinner and Mayor Rose of Milwaukee joined the delegation. Mayor Gordon of Huntington, West Virginia attended with the group. The delegation later joined the club for breakfast and a torching march through downtown streets.
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Cook County Democracy
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Rose
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Guerdon
Huntington
W. Va
Herrera's Demands Prompt Note to Foreign Consuls
General Herrera the Colombian Liberal leader sends a note to the United States French British and German consuls claiming the government is unlawful and urging recognition of liberal lines. He seeks a neutral zone along the Panama Colombia railroad and warns of operations to capture Panama and Colon with a future 24 hour refuge period for foreigners.
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Fire hits Rock Island car works. two dead in Horton
A blaze at Rock Island Railroad car shops in Horton Kansas killed two men and caused extensive damage. President McKeon and oldest worker Davis perished while others barely escaped. losses reach hundreds of thousands with insured value much higher. The company plans immediate rebuilding of the car shops.
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Board of Education
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Davis
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Studer
Deputy Food Commissioner George H. Bussey Is Dropped
Detroit February reports Deputy Food Commissioner George H. Bussey has been dropped by Commissioner Show after rumors tied his name to graft gossip. Bussey denies misconduct and says he offered proof but was kept from the office. Perley Hearld of Midland is tipped as a possible successor.
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Trenderson
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Chicago
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Three Ways of Death by Own Action in El Paso Case
In El Paso Count de Lucenay of Calcutta India faced a false swearing charge and bail set at 1000 dollars. After being bound over he reeled and convulsed in court amid concerns of strychnine poisoning and attempted self harm including drowning and swallowing glass fragments. Separately Philadelphia Presbyterians moved to focus creed revision on a brief confession statement.
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