Funeral of George D. Saxton Ends Quietly in Canton
President McKinley attends the simple funeral at the Barber residence with Rev. Milligan and Rev. Manchester officiating. The procession moves to West Lawn cemetery, where the remains are laid to rest in the Saxton family lot amid a scene of relatives and friends including Mr. Webb C. Hayes. The service closes without remarks from the clergy.
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Canton
George D. Saxton
M. C. Barber
C. T. Milligan
First Presbyterian Church
Saxtons
C. LE. Manchester
First Methodist Church
McKinleys
Milligan
Manchester
McKinley
George
Mary
William
Ian
Ian Barbers Third Carriage, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Saxton
Will G
Helen Saxton
William A. Goodman
McWilliams
Chicago
Maria Saxton
Conrad
Webb C. Hayes
Barber
West Lawn Cemetery
Pleads Not Guilty in Canton Murder Arraignment
Anna E George, charged with the murder of George D Saxton in Canton Ohio, was arraigned in Justice Reigner's court and entered a not guilty plea. Prosecutor Pomerene and defense counsel discussed the preliminary hearing timing as spectators watched. The case proceeds with formal arraignment and readings of the affidavit.
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Anna E
George
George BD
Saxton
Canton
George D. Saxton
Reigner
Charles Sleary
Mrs. George
Pomerone
John C. Welty
James A. Kier
Janes A. Sterling
Attorney Welty
Pomerene
Atau
Hearing set for Saturday in common pleas court schedule
Mrs. George's counsel urged a hearing within four days as required by statute. Prosecutor Pomerene fixed Tuesday at 1 pm for the hearing. Mrs. George was returned to the county jail by Constable Henry after the session.
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Common Pleas Court
Mississippi Afflicted by Rapid Yellow Fever Spread
Mississippian townships report worsening yellow fever with Harriston and Harrisburg showing multiple new cases. In Jackson the disease spreads with yellow flags along streets and several neighborhoods under surveillance. Two new cases appear on Capitol Street, Miss Minnie Gordon and Mr Ed Herbert.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Harriston
Jefferson County
Harrison
Harrisburg
Perry County
Capitol Street
Minnie Gordon
Ed Herbert
Camps Selected Near Guanajay For American Troops
The American commission chose a camp on hills near Guanajay in Pinar del Rio, with first troops due about November 1. Roads are in good condition, and Gen Wade, Col Claus, Capt Hart, and Lieut Wade met Capt Gen Blanco during a brief interview. Evacuation plans for Puerto Rico and Cuba proceed, with soldiers paid and disembarkation in Spain planned.
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Havana
Guanajay
Mariel
Pinar del Rio
Wade
Wade, Col. Claus
Capt
Hart
Lieut
Gen
Blanco
Spain
Madrid
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Supreme Court Opens Fall Term With Crowded Courtroom
The fall term of the United States Supreme Court began at noon as justices returned from vacation. The courtroom was filled with prominent federal bar members. The court adjourned at 12:30 until Tuesday when the docket calls. First decisions are expected next Monday.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Federal Bar
Midwife Nancy Guilford in Connecticut manslaughter case
Dr Nancy Guthford a Bridgeport midwife is remanded for a week at Dow Street public court on manslaughter charges linked to Emma Gills death. Authorities dispute her identity with Mrs Guilford wanted by Connecticut police. Separately, Paris reports calmer conditions with limited strike dispersals and increased military pickets. In Worcester a telegram offers condolence to Senator Hoar over a relative’s death. Camp Wilkoff orders Seventh Infantry to depart for garrison duty at Fort Wayne and Fort Brady.
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London
Nancy Guthford
Bridgeport
Cann
Emma Gill
Dow Street Public Court
Guilford
Connecticut
Camp Wilkoff
New York
Camp Wilcoff
Seventh Infantry
Department of the Lakes
Fort Wayne
Fort Brady
Mish
Fire Threatens First Day Of Pittsburgh Templar Conclave
Fire at the Richelieu hotel on Liberty Street endangers the opening day of the Pittsburgh Knights Templar triennial conclave. Guests are safe. M Yohe narrowly escaped suffocation and Sgt George Rupp fell while escaping. Grand Master Thomas predicts one of the greatest weeks in Templar history as 400,000 lamps light downtown amid electric decorations and parades begin.
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Pittsburgh
Knights Templar
Richelieu Hotel
Liberty Street
Union Depot
M. Yohe
George Rupp
Seventh Regiment
United States Infantry
Seconsl
Warren la Rue Thomas
Minor News Items From Across the Nation
A roundup of brief incidents includes Essie Jackson a ten year old killed by boys in Shelbyville Indiana and Jesse Chaney who shot his divorced wife in Garrett Indiana before killing himself. Fire deaths occur as Emil Frank Daniels Joe Junkle perish in a Green Bay Wisconsin barn fire. Major rail, bank, and political notes feature Massachusetts Republicans renominating Roger Wolcott, Tradesman's Bank liabilities at 3.8 million dollars, and a Turkish troop withdrawal from Crete amid powers’ demands. Reports cover Omaha train wreck fatalities, Atlantic City beachfront fires, and mob violence in Maryland and Indiana.
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Essie Jackson
Shelbyville
Ind
Jones
Kansas City
San Francisco
Jesse Chaney
Garrett
Emil
Frank Daniels
Joe Junkle
Green Bay
Wis
Boston
Massachusetts
Roger Wolcott
Tradesman's Bank
New York
Crete
Sherman Hoar
United States
Concord
Mass
Hoosle Valley
Loren Lake
Edward Smellenberg
Payne, C
John Burns
Michael Brennan
Northampton
Jones J. Corbett
Omaha
Neb
Harry Jones
Chicago
Rock River
Lord Salisbury
Paris
France
Maj. Marchand
Fashoda
Nile Valley
Atlantic City
N. Z
Stoward Clark
Mattie Mahoney
Rockport
Owensboro
Byny
Wright Smith
James Morrison
Jones Station
Dastardly Fire and Explosions Shock Newton Iowa
A local settler Dr Harrison in Newton Iowa facing threats over whisky sales saw his drug store livery stable and a dwelling burned by incendiaries while his residence and private stables were blown up nearby. Family escaped. Dr Harrison's losses estimated at 15000 dollars as authorities pursue leads. Separately, Chicago officer Bernard Kuebler was killed by burglars on Wentworth Avenue with one assailant captured.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Newton
Harrison
Chicago
Bernard Kuebler
Twenty-second Street
Wentworth Avenue
Twenty-third Place
Kuebler
John J. O'Brien
Klondike Gold Rush Tale Of George T. Snow Revealed
The life of George T. Snow, longtime stage actor, spans thirty years in stock companies and a Klondike gold rush. He prospected with Jock McQuesten, staked Bonanza creek claims 7 and 9, built Alaska’s largest theater in Circle City, mined between seasons, and now holds gold valued near 200000 dollars with 53000 dollars officially verified.
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Buskin
Klondike
George T. Snow
Old
California Stock Company
John McCullough
Lawrence Barrett
Fechter
Booth
John T.raymond
Snow
Golden Yukon
William A. Brady
California Theater
McCullough
Barrett
Keene
California Theater Stock Company
San Francisco
Marc Antony
Brutus and
Hawkshaw
Juneau
Circle City
Alaska
Circle
Jock McQuesten
Yukon
Bonanza Creek
Progreso
Seattle
Wash
United States Assayer
Wing
London Innovation Signals Met Opera Plans for Nibelungen Cycle
Maurice Grau returns to New York intending to stage the Nibelungen Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera House. The plan calls for abridged dinner hours and premieres beginning November 28, with 17 weeks of 1 evening and 17 matinee performances. Sembrich Melba Calve Entourage include Le Prophete revival. star cast listed. Schalk to conduct Wagnerian program.
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New York
Europe
Metropolitan Opera House
London
Gray
Ln Daireuth
Savoy
Cecil
Sembrich
Don Dosquale
Jean de Steszke
Marie Mrema
Eames
Melba
Calve
Toles
Schumann Tleink
Schalk
Grau
Felix Mott
Dr. Mack
White House to receive full exterior repaint
While the president is away the executive mansion will be thoroughly repainted under Col. Bingham, who oversees public buildings and grounds. Not since President Harrison’s era has a full coat been applied, and the aging exterior now peels readily. During Maj. McKinley’s Cleveland and Mantauk Point trip, attendants completed a deep house cleaning.
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Col. Bingham
Harrison
White House
Maj. McKinley
Cleveland
Mantauk Point
Executive Mansion
Bicycles Enter the British Museum Cycle Stables
The British Museum has opened a nine cycle stable in its basement after bicycles were admitted to the collection. Officials report that as many as 98 to 100 cycles a day have been left there, indicating growing public interest in bicycle history and display.
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British Museum
Weekly War History Tales From October Battles
War department expands Puerto Rico troop deployment. Augusta GA to host army corps, Savannah GA embarkation point for Cuba and Puerto Rico. Manila teachers asked to resume classes. Gen Wheeler praises Camp Thomas health and logistics. Monitors Puritan Terror to be withdrawn. Madrid signals Cervera life senate, gunboat sales to South America. President McKinley backs vice admiral Dewey promotion. Spanish evacuation of Cuba targeted by Dec 1.
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War Department
Puerto Rico
Augusta
Army Corps
Georgia
South Carolina
Manila
Ravannah
Cuba
Oia
Philippinea
Santiago de Cuba
Spain
San Juan
Infanta Maria Teresa
United States
Guantanamo
Hobson
Ihs
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Navy Department
Joseph Wheeler
War Investigating Committee
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Madrid
Cervera
Cuban
Long
Connecticut
Florida
Arkansas
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Peace Commission
Paris
McKinley
Congress
Dewey
Boynton
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Thomas
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Corps
Savannah
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Sadi
Peat
North Atlantic
San Francisco
Lee
Bampson
Wikoff
Wifl
United States Military Commission
Greene
Col. Lee
Maj. Hersey
Philippines
Havan
Lawton
Department of Santiago
Michigan
Wood Wil
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