Admiral Schley Seeks Navy Action Over Maclay Book Review
Rear Admiral William S. Schley writes the secretary of the navy from Great Neck New York July 22 1901 arguing for action to bring under discussion the alleged misrepresentations in Edgar Stanton Maclays The History of the Navy third volume. He condemns abusive language and requests Washington action to review the matter with his fellow officers present.
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Washington
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Great Neck
S. 1
N. Y
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Spain
Naval Academy
Maclay
Department
Ww. S. Schley
Washington, D. C
John Long
W. S. Schley
Navy Secretary approves inquiry into Schley controversy
Secretary Long replies approvingly to Admiral Schley’s request for a court of inquiry. The navy will proceed, noting naval statutes of limitation, and whether the court should state only facts or also its opinion. It is anticipated Admiral Dewey will serve and do his duty.
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Schley
Navy Department
Congress
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Long
Amiral Schley
Heat Persisted as Thunder Showers Offer Transient Relief
Washington reports scattered Wednesday showers across the northern tier including the Dakotas Minnesota and Iowa with cooler air only temporary and hot conditions forecast to return Friday. Central regions remain under 100 degree heat with St Louis at 108 and St Paul at 104 as record highs described. more widespread rain expected Thursday in the Dakotas to Ohio valley per weather officials.
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Washington
West
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Tllinois
Michigan
Great Corn Belt
Nebraska
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Marquette
Chicago
New Orleans
Salt Lake
Vicksburg
Middle Gulf States
Rocky Mountain Region
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valley
St. Louis
St. Paul
Brooklyn Bridge Suspends Traffic After Cable Rod Break
In New York on a hot July day a Brookyn Bridge north cable suspension rod broke due to heat expansion. Police reserves were deployed as rumors spread a dangerous state existed while traffic halted and ferries ferried more riders. Chief Engineer Probasco attributed the breakage to heat expansion.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Bridges
Shea
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Probasco
Department of Bridges
Shell fragments blamed on Kearsarge at Newport city hall
Loud shell blast shattered a small stone fragment from Newport Rhode Island city hall on Broadway causing wide alarm. Two officers from the U S battleship Kearsarge later landed and identified the shell as a one pounder from the battleship.
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Newport
Tf. 1
United States
New City Hall
Broadway
Kearsarge
City Hall
Whey
Surrendered in Tayabas Under Control of U S Forces
Manila reports Col Zurbano with 29 officers and 518 men surrendered to Lieut Hickman of the First cavalry in Tayabas province. The insurgents took the oath of allegiance to the United States, clearing the district of the revolutionary element.
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Col
Zurbano
Lieut. Hickman
Manila
Hickman
First Cavalry
Tayabas
United States
A Frog Lesson at the Pond
A little boy sits on a pond shore while a bullfrog rests in the water both eyes on each other. The boy asks the frog to teach him natural history and the frog replies it studies boys. The boy leaves as the frog sinks, leaving ripples on the pool. St. Nicholas.
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Benjamin Weskett
St. Nicholas
Mary in the Well Heroine of Shamokin Town
Eleven year old Mary Sunberry of Shamokin Pennsylvania fell 35 feet into a well while drawing water. She fought for ascent, surfaced multiple times, and was finally rescued after a bucket was lowered. She remains modest about her bravery.
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Mary Sunberry
Shamokin
Mary
Queer Steeds Harnessed Ostriches Draw Curious Parade
Charlies F. Holder in St Nicholas recounts in vivid detail an odd scene along a southern California road. Two enormous ostriches harnessed side by side to a three wheeled sulky resemble a playful, kittenish pair as a driver explains muzzle use and their unusual diet while they begin a cautious trot past golden poppies and violets.
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Charlies F. Holder
St. Nicholas
Chick
Bird
California
Girl Rescued From 30 Foot Well After Fall
A child recounts a near drowning as the pail toppled into a 30 foot well. She describes the cold dark water and the moment she surfaced after grabbing a side stone and climbing out with help. The Chicago Chronicle notes the incident and asks who would want to fall in again.
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Chicago Chronicle
A Judge's Wife Recommends Peruna for Catarrh Cure
Minnie E. McAllister of Minneapolis credits Peruna with a full recovery from chronic back and side pain after seven weeks of use. The letter warns against imitations sold cheaply by druggists and urges insisting on Peruna, offering free medical advice from Dr. Hartman for unresolved cases.
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Judge McAllister
West 33Rd St
Minneapolis
Minn
Peruna
Minnie E. McAllister
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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Mary and the Well
California Ostrich
Mre Jodeb
Giicura
Part & Sons, Dhps
Boston
U. S
Kish
Newarterhouse
London
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