Four Post Office Officials Fired Over Irregularities
Washington report states Postmaster General Payne removed Michael W. Louis from the supplies post and Kempner from registry duties, plus C. B. Kerry and Otto Weiss were also dismissed, following Bristow's inquiry into irregularities in the western office. The action targets wasteful practices and improper contracting.
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Washington
Payne
Michael W. Louis
Postoffice Department
Louis Hampner
C. B. Kerry
New York
Otto Weiss
Bristow
West Office
Michael W. Lou
Louis Kempner
B. Terry
Genera
Otto Wels
Weiss
George W. Heavers
New York Post Office
Terry
Indiana
Post Office Department
John M. Masten
Masten
Jerrs
Tloule
Kempner
Hetvic
Bomeyer
Sheep Sale to Las Vegas Flows Through City Deal
Felix Baca and O. Garcia left for Las Vegas with 15,000 sheep awaiting their arrival. The flocks were purchased by Frank Hubbell B K. Miera and A. McMuffen for about 35000 dollars, roughly 2 1 2 a head, and will be trailed to the city.
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Felix Baca Ona
Mn. O. Garcia
Las Vegas
Frank Hubbell
BK. Miera
A. McMuffen
General Chase Perjury Case Tracked By Martial Court
Denver Oct. 21 The general court martial hearing charges against General John Chase spent the morning on a legal oath issue. F W Mckilroy of Cripple Creek testified the habeas corpus return signature was his but said there was no swearing ceremony. General Chase raised his hand.
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Denver
Colo
John Chase
F. W. Mcklroy
Cripple Creek
McKilroy
Chase
Court session adjourns as attorneys battle oath standards
The transcript shows McElroy waiving a required oath while prosecutors press General Chase’s lawyers to argue the essentials of a jury oath. A recess occurred with the matter pending, and in the afternoon the court asked for briefs before adjourning until tomorrow.
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McElroy
General Chase
Missionary association report on Indian and Alaskan missions
Robert W. McLaughlin of Grand Rapids presents on Indian and Alaskan missions noting Indians are few and the negro question is far larger. He urges the church to aid Indians through character based appreciation of their possessions. The second item notes the Federal National Bank in Pittsburgh closed by the comptroller with receiver John B. Cunningham after a stock raid.
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Cleveland
American Missionary Association
Robert W. McLaughlin
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Pittsburg
Federal National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
John B. Cunningham
Russia Japan talks hint end of war talks
Berlin notes a cheerful view of Russo Japanese differences with Russia promising to stay defensive if Japan occupies Korean ports while Russia restricts crossing the Yalu river The report suggests negotiations may be nearing an end though precautionary pushes continue Russia and Japan fronts show ongoing activity and media doubt rumors of a breakoff London officials say no confirmation of such rumors exists
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Japan
Corean
Toree
Corea
Trussia
Yalu River
Associated Press
Corbett Triumphs Over Callahan in Six Round Bout
Young Corbett of Philadelphia defeated Tom Callahan in a six round match at the National Athletic Club. Callahan led the early rounds with steady defense, but Corbett dominated the final round after a critical knock near the end of the sixth, finishing with a series of blows that kept Callahan groggy.
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Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Tom Callahan
National Athletic Cub
Corbett Gharly
Callahan
Corbett
Alleohan
Callihan
Snahan
Enormous fossil found in Calloway Canal bed
On October 21 in Bakersfield and Waco it was announced that a gigantic fossil resembling a horse was unearthed in the Calloway irrigation canal bed. Professor Merriam of the state university identified it as a tertiary age relic. Additional fossil pieces are being sent to the university. In Bridgeport Connecticut a fatal shooting occurred during a streetcar strike clash as non union workers tangled with striking motormen. Two suspects were arrested.
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Bakersfield,al
Calloway
Merriam
State University
University
Waco
Texas
Tne
Henry Hayes
Bridgeport
Conn
Strikes at Russia's Interests on Chinese Treaty Provisions
St Petersburg Oct 21 Novy krai of Port Arthur says Article 12 opening Manchurian ports to U S trade strikes at Russian interests in Manchuria and seeks modifications before ratification. Washington officials downplay Russian aims and confirm U S Chinese treaty opens Manchurian ports on equal terms. The full Article 12 text outlines open commerce for U S vessels with China and equal treatment under rules to promote cross border trade.
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St. Petersburg
Novykrai
Port Arthur
United States
China
Manchuria
Russia
Mussit
Washington
State Department
Far East
Senate
Yellow fever reports in San Antonio and Texas area
Washington reports official confirmation of yellow fever in San Antonio with four deaths among scattered troops. Houston and several Texas counties impose strict quarantine against San Antonio Laredo area as new cases rise and total deaths increase across the region. A separate item notes a presidential election win in the Northern Pacific and a tramway killing case in Denver.
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Washington
War Department
San Antonio
Fort Sun Lguston
San Antonia
Houston
Toras
Dewitt
Vietoris
Fayette
Hee
Nueces
Comat
Hayes
Laredo
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Telve
Woman shot fleeing former fiancé at Buss home
A woman was shot three times in the back while fleeing from a former suitor at her home on Walnut Street. The assailant, Buss, fled the scene. The incident follows a separate note about a political and legal matters later in the dispatch.
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Walnut Street
Buss
Four More Saved From Lost Vessel
San Francisco October 21 The Spokane brought four survivors of the wrecked South Portland to port. They were found yesterday noon about fifteen miles south of Cape Blanco on a raft and were exhausted. Survivors listed include Arthur Havens second officer Charles Bromburg and seamen B L Johnson Ole Glundergen. Eight other men on the raft perished after leaving the South Portland. The Spokane later sighted the wrecked ship empty afloat. it is believed all remaining crew and passengers are dead.
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San Francisco
Cal
Spokane
South Portland
Cape Hlanco
Smalles
Arthur Havens
Charlies
Bromburg
BL Jonnson
Ole Glundergen
South Vortland
Bhoerd
Tt In
Assassins Paid Well for Bloody Work Boxbound Tale Unconfirmed
Vienna reports a published story claiming Balkan army officers paid for the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Names include Colonel Ma Chin, Colonel Michitett, and M Avakumevich with various sums. no confirmation available.
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Vienna
Alexander
Druga
Queena
Ma Chin
Belgrade
Michitett
Ministry of War
M. Avakumevich
Fiooun
Crescels Trotted Mile Track Length Change Described
Wichita report states Crescels trotted a mile on a Wichita track measured at 5,292 feet 4 and 10 100s, about 24 10 feet longer than a mile. Measurement dated June 19, 1900, with officials A Jordan N T Barnes and Fred Stearns confirming 1.59 5/8 is correct.
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Wichita
Kase
M. Irowin
Tandon H. Brown
Redgwick County
Crescens
A. Jordan
N. T Bames
Fred Stearns
Chilean government negotiates sale of two warships
Santiago De Chile reports that the Chilean government is negotiating with Japan for the sale of two war ships.
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Santiago de Chill
Etia
Japan
Dowie rallies followers as reporters faced hostility in Madison Square Garden
New York reporters were barred from Dowie addresses as thousands gathered for healing services in Madison Square Garden. Police struggled to control crowds while Dowie denounced the press and urged orderly conduct. A separate crowd disturbance erupted outside the hall as Dowie spoke on Divine Healing.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
John Alexander Dowle
At & O
Dowle
Meny
Inspector Walsh
Columbia
Dowie
Zion
Contested Plan Draws Divers Divergent Opinions
Executive counsel opposed the adoption while the fidelity insurance committee urged early sanctioning of the scheme, making the debate on the proposal more complex with varied expert perspectives.
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Fidelity Insurance Committee
Ward Defeats Youngs in Port Huron Welterweight Bout
Canadian welterweight champion Mike Ward won a ten round decision over Joe Youngs of Buffalo in Port Huron Michigan. Ward had traveled after learning of the death of Mrs Arthur Ross in Ventura California, a daughter-in-law of ex Governor Ross.
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Port Huron
Mich
Mike Ward
Joe Youngs
Buffalo
Ward
Arthur Roas
Ventura
California
Ross
Eix
Bold Thief Escapes After Albuquerque Watch Heist
A hobo who lifted Officer Jim Smith's watch was arrested after a chase and jailed. In the small hours he escaped the city jail with a confederate likely outside, leaving authorities puzzled about his present whereabouts.
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Jim Smith
Lure
Albuquerque
Clarke of Wyoming Predicts Smooth Cuban Reciprocity Treaty
Washington report quotes Senator Clark of Wyoming in Washington for the new Congress. He foresees no opposition to the administration's Cuban reciprocity treaty and expects final legislation to be completed. He supports statehood for Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico as separate states, rather than consolidation, with territorial autonomy intact.
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Denver
Washington
Clark
Wyoming
Senate
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Pickpockets Identified as Men From Old Mexico
Mrs. Gutierrez of Los Duranes identified Faustino Francosa and Pedro Sanchez as the men who robbed her of three hundred dollars at the railway station a week ago yesterday. They were arrested for attempting to lift a watch from W. P. Clark and have been in jail since. After identification before Judge Crawford they were bound over to the grand jury for larceny. The case highlights a surge of pickpocket activity linked to the fair season.
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Gutierrez
Los Duranes
Faustino Francosa
Pedro Sanchez
W. PP. Clark
Santa Fe
Crawford
Officials Pleased at Decision on Alaska Boundary
Washington officials expressed satisfaction that details of the Alaska boundary commission’s ruling would come only after copies of maps and documents are received. The outline showed a northern area extended beyond the Keghini river line, aligning with a historic claim by Secretary Evardus and the 1900 Ha y Pauncefote agreement, with expert surveys to finalize the boundary. The Coast and Survey will handle permanent demarcation to ease miner tensions along the line.
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Washington
State Department
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Kiehini River
Evarus
Preference for Annexation Shifts Canadian Sentiment
Vancouver report notes bitter local reaction to the Alaska boundary decision. English residents urge joining the United States, arguing Canada’s best gains lie in integration. Commentators fearpiecemeal loss of territory and foresee Canada becoming an independent nation if the Alaska award spurs change.
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Vancouver
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Canada
United States
Stev. Elliott
Mowe
British Columbia
Hunter
Labor Commission
Critisher
Great Britain
American Republic
Republic
Neelands
Alaska
New Battleship Missouri Sets World Speed Record
Boston October 21 The battleship Missouri under Captain Howes completed a 33 nautical mile course in 3 hours 39 minutes 24 percent seconds averaging 18.05 knots with tides favoring the result and an expected corrected speed of 18.22 knots to set a new world record for battleships in a speed trial over the Coupe Ann course.
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Boston
Mauss
Missouri
Howes
Medical student killed during Annapolis football game
In a Navy Palladium game at Annapolis between Navy and Baltimore Medical College, Robert E. Lewin of Plainfield New Jersey, second year medical student, collapsed with cardiac syncope after a hard play near the visitors’ goal. He died shortly after. post mortem planned at Naval Emergency Hospital.
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Annapolis
Navy
Baltimore Medical College
Robert E. Lewin
Plainfield
NHL
Olisman
Lewin
Baltimore Medics
Henning
Baltimore
Naval Emergency Hospital
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