22 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
1
The s901 line showcases the acme of Stove Building after 35 years of successful operation. It notes handling the Art Stove Co.’s Superb line of Ranges. The note invites customers to visit a store, offering open evenings for shoppers in the market.
Albany Oct 22 Warden Meade and Cornelius Collins finalized plans for the execution of Leon F. Czolgosz, murderer of President McKinley. The sentence will be carried out before 6 am on October 28 or 29 with 26 witnesses allowed. No news from Mrs Stone mission arrests as U S legation awaits ransom terms.
Adrian resident Mya L. A. Mond reports relief from heart palpitations after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. She praises the medicine and notes availability at Johnson & Andrews Drug Store and at 500 a box from dealers or Buffalo company. The ad-like paragraph cites Chase’s portrait and signature on packages.
Lowell Massachusetts October 22 The Merchants National Bank faces a 115000 shortage after teller Albert G Smith and bookkeeper Louis H Swift vanished. Valuable securities bonds notes and money sent in carpet bags were later returned directors and lawyers say no prosecutions likely for the young men while US officers pursue Smith and Swift. Smith bonded for 30000 Swift not bonded. A new heir to the throne in China and Cuba annexation talk follow in this multi item dispatch.
Jackson prison officials reveal Con vict Wiseman learned of the probe through a letter from his wife who enclosed newspaper clippings. He denies involvement in Mrs Huss’s death claiming Birmingham on the day of disappearance. The letter and a knife are given to Prosecutor Rockwell as officials probe whether Wiseman lied about the grave.
A multi item digest covers a disastrous railroad wreck near Pontiac with three dead and heavy loss, Michigan pensions granted to several individuals, an inquiry into Frank E Fuller’s death amid foul play suspicions, hunting season accidents in Detroit area, university funding including payments for human bodies, a sensational courtroom moment in St Joseph, and an inquiry into Soo shipyard site prospects in Sault Ste. Marie by Christopher Furness and associates.
Witness Lieut Wells testifies under cross examination about the dispatches received by Admiral Schley during the Cuban campaign. The court debated the Dear Schley letter and duplicate messages, with Schley’s representatives defending the handling of No. 3 and dispatches regarding the Spanish fleet at Santiago. Testimony continues as the court adjourns for the day.
Indianapolis Oct 22 Gov Durbin is unlikely to announce a ruling on Kentucky governor Beckham’s requisition for an extradition after the Catch Powers trial at Georgetown Ky. Officials say Durbin consented only to review the records and that he has read enough to conclude he should not honor the request. Mr Finkey visited the attorney general’s office for a briefing.
Yale university held its annual regatta at Lake Whitney with three five-sixths mile races. All three boats stayed neck and neck throughout. The sophomore eight won by two feet over the juniors, while the senior eight trailed about half a length behind, clocking 4:20.
Two hundred workers at Fischer & Co. piano factory walked out over a wage and schedule dispute. Pickets lined the block to block scabs while police were sent to disperse them. The article also mentions medicinal quackery and beauty tips as unrelated items.
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