Witness list for Schley court of inquiry revealed
The Captain Lemley prepared witness set for the Schley court is published revealing principal names to be called. It lists rear admirals Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton Taylor and captains Chadwick Goodrich Sigsbee Wise Cook McCalla Jewell Folger Berry Hannum, with others named for the judge advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lemley
Schley Court of Inquiry
Francis J. Higginson
Charles 8S. Cotton
Henry C. Taylor
French E. Chadwick
Caepar F. Goodrich
Charles G. Sigsbee
William CC. Wise
Francis A. Cook
Bowman H. McCalla
Theodore F. Jewell
William M. Folger
Robert M. Berry
John L. Hannum
William P. Potter
Richard Wainwright
Joseph G. Eaton
Newton E. Mason
Seaton Schroeder
Giles B. Harber
James M. Miller
Lewis
Alexander B. Bates
Sidney A. Staunton
Nathaniel R. Usher
Albert W. Grant
Albion C. Hodgson
William H. H. Southerland
William H. Schuetz
Templin M. Potte
Alexander Sharp, Jr
Charlce C
Admiral Sampson
Santiago
Clark
Oregon
Philip
Texas
Frans
Iown
Higginson
Massachusetts
Cotton
Harvard
Taylor
Indiana
Chadwick
New York
Goodrich
Newark
St. Louis
Sigebee
St. Paul
Yale
Cooke
Brooklyn
McCalla
Marblehead
Jewell
Minneapolia
Folger
New Orleans
Berry
Castine
Hannum
Potter
Wainwright
Gloucester
Eaton
Resolute
Navy court case lists many officers by ship and role
The roster names numerous officers from the Texas Massachusetts Brooklyn and New York along with staff and marine commanders as part of a court matter. It notes Edgar May assisting Judge Advocate Lemley and signals potential DOJ officer aid though Lemley prefers to proceed solo.
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Mason
Brooklyn
Schroeder
Massachusetts
Farber
Texas
Miller
Merrimac
Hilner
Bates
Staunton
Sampson
New York
Usher
Grant
Hodgson
Southerland
Eagle
Schuetz
Iowa
Potts
Sharp
Dawson
Marines
Indiana
Marsh
Wood
Dupont
Blue
Doyle
Webster
Hood
Hawk
Marlow
Dyson
McAlpine
Bennett
Mustin
Lemley
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Law firm represents naval officers before Schley court
Slayton and Campbell of New York say they represent naval officers before the Schley court of inquiry. They will appear or take necessary steps to protect clients interests and will not publicly comment until the court assembles. Slayton reportedly retains to represent Rear Admiral Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Slayton & Campbell
Schley Court of Inquiry
Mr. Slayton
Sampson
Mass pursuit of lynching suspect in Missouri murder
Kansas City dispatch reports 400 to 500 men scoured rural Johnson County near Columbus for "Beesie" Francis, a 22 year old negro blamed for murdering 18 year old Miss Mary Henderson. Lynching fears rise as relatives and locals aid the pursuit with bloodhounds unavailable. The woman died after a brutal assault and shooting in the Hyatt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bossie
Francis
Mary Henderson
Columbus
Bud Francis
Center View
Srnscoe
Hyatt Farm
Henderson
Hyatts
Independence
Sedalia
Holden
Missouri Pacific Railway
Mike Henderson
New Montana National Guard Company Formed at Big Timber
A Montana National Guard company was mustered in Big Timber under State Adjutant General McCullough. Fifty men enrolled with potential additions. Leaders named include G. H. Preston as captain, Bird Vestal as first lieutenant, and H. A. Hanley as second lieutenant. The adjutant general praised the organization and read names of 45 plus members.
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Big Timber
Reorganized National Guard
Montana
McCullough
G. H. Preston
Bird Vestal
Philippines
Leutenant
H. A. Hanley
T. E. Rice
W. A. Budd
B. Oleson
W. A. Ellison
R. B. Crawford
George Pitcher
Ross Giffee
Henry Moyer
Elmer H. Budd
BP. Peterson
H. G. Nicholson
Young
W. J. Hannah
A. T. Anderson
CC. K. Skillman
KR. M. Davis
C. R. Daniels
T. F. Oleson
Sargent
R. Roberts
A. 8
Lavold
J. L. Anderson
J. R. Merriles
F. H. Stickley
M. H. Moran
C. C. Lamphear
C. A. McFarland
H. A. Hitchcock
G. Allen
J. H. White
P. Harrison
J. L. Blake
C. O. Brown
William Churchill
C. G. Graham
F. B. Hall
George R. Blake
TI. Miller
H. R Snyder
N. E B. Hale
W. C. Morgan
W. Whitfield
J. E. McClure
T. J. Marks
G. F. Skillman
C. L. Brown
F. A. Severens
Lightning Kills Sheep Herder In Big Coulee Area
Coroner Harvey Pound and a jury retrieved the body of J. S. Homer, a Veasy and McDonnell sheepherder struck by lightning Saturday evening near the Big Coulee head, 30 miles northeast of the county seat. Homer, alone at the time, had been to his camp for a rain coat and was found faintly sprawled with coins in his pockets turned black. His mother and relatives live in Buffalo New York, and they have been notified of the death. Homer had worked for Veasy & McDonnell for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Pound
Big Coulee
Homer
Veasy & McDonnell
Buffalo
N. Y
Baby's Narrow Escape From Runaway Horses
Big Timber Montana Aug 28 Sunday evening Mrs Harry Cosgriff had a close call when her infant child was nearly endangered by a runaway pair of horses. After she left the reins on the seat to close a gateway the baby took them, the horses bolted toward the Yellowstone River, threw the child from the buggy, and fled. The infant was found uninjured and laughed when returned to its mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Big Timber
Harry Cosgriff
Babe
Northern Pacific Jeet
Mra. Cargriff
Yellowstone
Moore Family Corrects Disappearance Report
Mrs. Moore says a local paper wrongly claimed Bob Moore vanished without family knowledge. She states she accompanied him from Missoula to Munter's Springs, then he went to Minneapolis as he telegraphed, with a brother confirming a pleasant visit.
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Missoula
Bob Moore
Two Men Drown Near Teller City
Two strangers, identified as Twohy and Tobin, drowned at a spit near Teller City. Their bodies were found five miles west of Bering after an overturned boat was located. Officials buried the victims in Teller City.
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Seattle
Wash
Teller City
Twohy
Tobin
Bering
Distinguished Priest Visits Missoula on Short Stop
Father Fitzgerald of St. Paul visits Missoula for rest and a Yellowstone tour. He will travel to Anaconda to attend and lay the cornerstone at the Ursuline academy. He is known to residents who once lived in Missoula and Minot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Father Fitzgerald
St. Paul
Yellowstone National Park
Anaconda
Ursuline Academy
Min
Visitor finds pleasure on Flathead reservation visit
The brief trip to Montana left the visitor pleased, noting he has never been on the Flathead reservation before but plans to spend future vacations there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesota
Flathead Reservation
Anaconda Men Praise Bitter Root Orchard Condition
C C Thurston and Andy Mandoli of Anaconda returned to Missoula from a Bitter Root valley tour to inspect the Bitter Root Orchard company tract. They reported the Anaconda orchard in splendid, well cultivated condition with strong tree growth and good restocking results. Mandoli said he was surprised to find an excellent orchard despite earlier doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
C. C. Thurston
Andy Mandoli
Anaconda
Bitter Root Orchard Company
Thurston
Mr. Thurston
Unknown Man Drowns In Eddy Near Perma Inquest Rules Accidental
Coroner John Hayes presided in Missoula over an inquest into an unidentified man found in the Perma eddy last Saturday. Fireman Roehl first saw the body and notified others. W. Marsh recovered the body. The man, missing two right hand fingers, had asked for food and carried coffee, string, razors, knives, a looking glass, and other items in his pockets. The jury ruled death accidental by drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Hayes
Eddy
Perma
Hayes & Marsh
Roehl
Jocko
W. Marsh
Hell Gate Township
Nasty blaze at Hammond building in Missoula
Fire in the storeroom on the second floor contained blankets and lodgehouse supplies. Gasoline and other chemicals used for disinfecting caused dense smoke and challenged firefighters until chemicals helped extinguish the fire. The incident spurred calls for a large chemical engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hammond
Balloon ascent and parachute drop ends with river splash
A Missoula event drew crowds as a balloon ascent from a merry go round tent reached about 1000 feet. The parachute initially misfired and the flyer plunged rapidly before the umbrella opened, allowing a safe river landing and easy shore arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Malin
Court Adopts Decree in Dupuis Divorce Case
Missoula district court adjourned after a short forenoon, with a decree ordered in Maggie Dupuis versus Frank Dupuis and the Risdon Iron and Locomotive Works v Western Montana Placer Mining demurrer vacated, session to reconvene at 10 tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
District Court
Risdon Iron and Locomotive Works
Western Montana Placer Mining Company
Maggie Dupuis
Frank Dupuis
Ranch Owner A. G. England Visits Missoula in Harvest
A. G. England spent the day in Missoula from his ranch. This is his second town visit since harvest began as many farm hands need his attention. He expects a big hay and grain crop this year and his stacking is well under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
A. G. England
Death in Missoula From Typhoid Fever
Theodore Eckberg of White Pine died in Missoula tonight from typhoid fever. The illness has been rapidly spreading in lumber camps with many cases in local hospitals from those camps.
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Missoula
Theodore Eckberg
White Pine
Appendicitis Operation at Sisters Hospital
Missoula August 28 An operation was performed on William Barrett at the Sisters hospital today for appendicitis. The procedure was conducted by Dr Mills with assistance from other surgeons.
MEN FROM ROCKIES WIN AT LOUISVILLE KNIGHTS DRILL CONTEST
Colorado commandery No. 1 of Denver won first prize in the drill team contest at Churchill Downs before 18,000 spectators. St Berdant No. 3 of Chicago took second, Golden Gate No. 16 of San Francisco and Hanselman No. 16 of Cincinnati were third and fourth. California commandery No. 1 captured best mounted drill. Awards totaled 3,000 to 600 dollars across five prizes.
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Louisville
Colorado Commandery No
Denver
Knights Templars
Knights
St. Berdant
Chicago
Golden Gate No
San Francisco
Hanselman
Cincinnati
California
Churchill Downs
Louisville Jockey Club
H. P. Grant
Colorado
Downs
R. C. Kincaid
Denver Commandery
Kentucky Belles
Seven Killed in Steamer Explosion Near Philadelphia
The City of Trenton steamer bound for Trenton exploded its port boiler near Torresdale, killing seven and wounding over twenty. Fire followed, the vessel ran aground, and a rescue effort moved passengers to Hospitals in Philadelphia and Holmesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilmington Steamboat Company
Trenton
N. J
J. W. Chew
Elizabeth Green
John Matthews
Matilda Cross
Theresa Rhein
Louisa Panschoick
Camden
Torresdale
Birds as shepherd guards serve Venezuelan flocks
The yakamik, a crane species, intelligent and trusted by Venezuelan natives to guard and herd sheep. It reportedly, no matter how far it roams with the flock, always finds its way home at night, driving away other animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
South America
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Capt. Clark
Pagages Counsel
Os Pho
Samson
Miss Mary
NEW National Guard Company
Baby
Western
Montana News
Alaska
A. G. Pueland
Siegel
TozDay
TosDay
Derby
Butte
Siegel Clothing Company
Butte, Montana
Rockies
Templars
Louis
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Lloyd
Pittsburg
Mayo
Recorders
Reuben H. Lloyd
United States
Spain
Templar
W. H. Lins
Grand Recorder
William H. Mayo
Connecticut
Illinois
Kansas
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Maine
Rhode Island
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Company'é Wharf
Hollesburg
Murphy
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