A Serpent With Its Fangs Drawn In New York Luncheon
Craig Wyndham confronts Carlos Escudera at Mount St Vincent with Carmen Pendleton and her duenna Maria present. Escudera unveils his deadly threat but Wyndham foils him, disarming the danger and ordering the luncheon to continue as Carmen quietly admires Wyndham’s resolve.
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Carmen
Craig
Miss Pendleton
Burr
Mexico
New York
Barr
The
Waldorf
Wyndham
Escyders
Carleton Biggs
Carleton
Escuder
Escudrera
Senor
Escudera
Craig Wyndham
James
Mount St. Vincent
Carlos Escudera
Carmen Pendleton
Diuenna
Maria
Senorita
Esecudera
Senor Escudera
Pendleton
Escudero
Burr Pendleton
Escudora
Marla
Duenna
Senate Sparks Fly Over Philippines Debate and Quiet Interlude
Washington report recounts a heated Philippine debate in the Senate led by Lodge Teller Tillman and Spooner, followed by a cordial four way talk in the cloak rooms. It notes Tillman and Spooner maintain mutual respect despite political rifts and cites a cloak room consensus on personal relations. Also discusses why English sparrows do not migrate, noting food supply and adaptability as key factors.
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Congress
Philippines
Lodge
Teller
Tillman
Spooner
Senate
Senator Spooner
Senator Tillman
Wisconsin
Palmetto
Beveridge
House
Washington
Greenville News
Pearl Diving in Persian Gulf Described by Englishman
An English traveler recounts his Pearl diving venture on the Bahrein banks in the Persian Gulf. He details boat-based crews, oyster payments, and high stakes, noting dangers from sharks and swordfish, the slow cash returns, and the lure of pearls versus the Derby and Monte Carlo.
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Asia
Europe
Corsica
Sicily
Bahrein
Persian Gulf
Ceylon
Gulf
Monte Carlo
Pearl District
Red Sea
New York Sun
Schley Appeals Navy Findings On Command And Credit
Admiral Schley seeks to set aside the court of inquiry verdict arguing he held absolute command and earned the victory at Santiago. He contends Dewey’s opinion should be the court’s finding and asks the president to annul Secretary Long’s endorsement of the inquiry.
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Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Department
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Cienfuegos
Sampson
Dewey
Siboney
Messrs
Rayner
Parker and Teague
Secretary Long
Iit
Santiago
Endorsement Irons Schley Command Claim
A speaker urges explicit approval of Admiral Dewey's statement that Schley was in command, arguing such endorsement is necessary to administer exact justice under the law. The remark emphasizes rightful leadership and accountability in the naval episode discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Schley
Bryan's Commoner barred from second class mail
The post office department excludes part of William Jennings Bryan's Commoner from free distribution as second class matter. Officials say free copies used to advertise doctrines fall under second class rules. A new written content designation is allowed on third class mail matter to curb harmful classifications.
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Post Office Department
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Department
Congress
Notable Gridiron dinner sparking forgivenes and fellowship
Senator Du Bois and Senator Hanna exchange warm praise after a sharp political dig at the Gridiron Club. The two, long estranged by past conflicts over Idaho statehood and silver legislation, affirm good fellowship over a shared joke and conversation.
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Hanna
Gridiron Club
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Vance
North Carolina
Dubois
Senate
Washington Post
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Frederick van Rensselaer Dey
Brotherhood of
Frederic van Rensselaer Day
Buncombe
Jersey
Upper West Side
Liberty Hall
George
New York Times
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