Sentinel Deprend Mystery at McKinley Vault in Ohio
Canton Ohio September reports reveal private Deprend on duty at Westlawn cemetery vault told a story of prowlers near President McKinley’s resting place. Most officers believe Deprend acted in good faith, attributing the event to loneliness and overtaxed nerves, with sobriety confirmed. Captain Biddle noted doubts about conclusions but not sincerity. The post may see more sentinels stationed to guard the site.
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Canton
Ohio
14Th
United States Infantry
Westlawn
McKinley
Deprend
Associated Press
Natal Day in Mexico City Honors President Diaz
Mexico City marked the birthday of President Diaz born 1830 with widespread, festive observances. An attack reported earlier near a cemetery caused investigation talk but no harm found and no formal action expected. Sergeant Cook recounted conversations of three men at the cemetery, two expressing opposition to the upheaval and one suggesting others might foment violence.
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Mexico Cty
Diaz
General Otis
Chicago
Cook
Guard commander rules out cemetery attack after review
Captain Ritchie of West Lawn Cemetery guard said after investigation there is no evidence of a reported attack. He noted the sentinel may have misjudged the occurrence and daylight found no sign of a struggle.
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Canton
Ohio
Ritchle
Westlawn Cemetery
Will of President McKinley Is Admitted to Probate
The will of President McKinley was admitted to probate today in Canton Ohio. Judge William B Day and Secretary George B Cortelyou were appointed administrators with a joint 100000 bond for faithful performance of their duties.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
William B. Day
George B. Cortelyou
Memorial Exercises for President McKinley Held in Court
Memorial exercises in honor of President McKinley were held in the United States court with prominent members of the bar in attendance.
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Chicago
McWhinley
United States Court
Parmley Billings memorial library to be deeded to Billings
Freder ick Billings of New York City will deed the Parmley Billings memorial library to the city of Billings for free public use. The dedication at 2 30 pm will feature Judge Goss, Mr. Billings, President Reid of the Montana college of agriculture and arts, and Col. W F Sanders with an evening musical program. A public reception will honor Mr Billings and Mr and Mrs S E Milner of New York, with guests touring the city by carriage. The library cost about 25000 dollars, funded by Mr Billings, while the city provides maintenance.
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Billings
Strandard
Parmley Billings Memorial
Frederick Billings
New York City
Goss
Reid
Montana College of Agriculture and Arts
Col. W. F
They Reach Vancouver Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Westward Journey
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall completed their transcontinental tour and arrived in Vancouver at 11 30. A royal reception followed at the Canadian Pacific depot with cheers from the crowd and a guard of honor of bluejackets and Northwest mounted police. Premier Laurier and the Countess of Minto attended the welcome.
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Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
Vancouver
B. C
Canyon
Valley of the Fraser
Canadian Pacific
Royal Special
North Pacific Squadron
Northwest Mounted Police
Laurier
Countess of Minto
Royal couple's Vancouver visit ends with departure aboard Empress of India
The duke and duchess toured streets lined with arches by Chinese and Japanese residents, opened a new drill hall, and met militia volunteers before boarding the Empress of India for Victoria. City decorations, a guards review, and a park tribute preceded the farewell aboard the steamship.
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Guard of Honor
Townley
South Africa
Ofivers
Hastings
Stanley Park
British Columbia
Duke
Victori A
North Pacific
Victora
Royals land in Victoria for city pageantry and exhibition
In Victoria B C the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrive amid extensive illuminations. Ships searchlights sweep the city as the royal party lands at outer docks at 10 am. They will receive officials, attend medal ceremonies, lunch with the admiral, and open the provincial exhibition before a government house dinner.
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Victoria
B. C
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Parliament
South Africa
Esquima
Government House
Land sale in Montana nets 26000 acres to sheepmen
Karl Simmon Northern Pacific land agent for Montana has sold 26000 acres of grazing land in the Muss shell country in Eastern Montana to Henry Koeh and Christian Vollgaardt, well known sheepmen. The sale concludes a remote grazing parcel transfer.
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The
Standard
Helena
Karl Simmon
Northern Pacific
Montana
Henry Koeh
Christian Vollgaardt
M . Shell Country
Broad Wins Decision Over Sullivan in Twenty Five Rounds
Local heavyweight Broad defeats New York’s Dave Sullivan by decision after a twenty five round title bout. Sullivan lands sharp combinations early but Broad shifts momentum, earning the judges’ verdict in a tight city arena.
Kid Broad defeats Dave Sullivan in 25 fiery rounds in Louisville
In a swift 25 round featherweight bout at the Southern Athletic Club Louisville sees Kid Broad of Cleveland win over Dave Sullivan of New York at 126 pounds. Broad dominates early and mid rounds with powerful combinations while Sullivan answers with bursts of aggression. The verdict comes after a punishing, evenly contested fight witnessed by about 3,000 spectators.
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Louisville
Kid Broad
Cleveland
Dave Sullivan
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Sullivan
Broad
R Broad’s
Broad Ee A
Broad Wins After Rough Fight in 234 Round
The two boxers, including Dave, fought the next two rounds with little impact. Both showed fatigue but Broad was declared the winner by Referee Hurst after the 234 round.
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Dave
Hurst
Broad
Officers Reported Missing as Samar Action Probed
Washington dispatch details confusion over a cablegram about the Samar action in which Captain Thomas W. Connell First Lieutenant Edward A. Bumpus and Major Surgeon R. S. Griswold were reported missing from Company C Ninth Infantry The corrected message suggests the officers were among the dead while prior reports indicated they survived The New York City based father of Captain Connell seeks confirmation from the War Department.
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Washington
Ninth Infantry
Samar
Philippine Islands
Thomas W. Connell
Edward A. Bumpus
R. Ss. Griswold
War Department
General
Menila
Hughes
Dassey
United States Infantry
Balangiga
Griswold
Chaffee
Connell
New York City
Ninth Regiment
Casualties Reported After Balanga Fight Near Samar
General Hughes reports from Samar the arrival at Tannan of Sergeant Markley and a private after a battle at Balanga. Forty eight of Company I, Ninth Infantry, were killed as 400 bolo men attacked at breakfast, with about 140 slain by Americans. Officers believed lost. many soldiers slain in quarters before arming.
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Manila
Hughes
Samar
Markley
Tannan
Balanga
Company
Ninth Infantry
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises refunds if no cure and bears the signature of FE. W. Grove on each box, priced at 2 cents.
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FE. W. Grove
Unrequited Love Ends in Self Destruction after Poison
Seattle September 30. John Schneider a prisoner from Grand Forks B C attempted suicide by poison then died by self inflicted wounds after being aided by a physician. He was 40 and sought Fay Allright in Phoenix and later in Seattle. An inquest will be held.
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Seattle
John Schneider
Grand Forks
B. C
McMillan
Schneider
Fay Allright
Phoenix
Cyprian
Tenderloin
Allright
Lewistown
Mont
President and Mrs Roosevelt Dine With Senator Mitchell
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a small dinner gathering tonight. The guests included Senator Mitchell of Oregon, among a few friends.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Kidnapped Missionary Ellen Stone in Turkey Details
A report from Samova outlines the September 3 abduction of Ellen Stone and six students near Djama by 30 brigands. The group were robbed of money and goods, one man killed to obtain his horse, while Mrs Tsilka was compelled to accompany the captors before rescue efforts began.
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Kansas City
Ellen M. Stone
Missiona Key
H. Haskell
Samova
Macedonia
Legiate Institute
Tsilka
Sevi
America
Ooshera Stone
Djama
Miss Stone
Dr. House
Salom Stone
Bulgaria
Kroger Abandons Plan in Diplomacy Move
London dispatch says Mr. Kruger has abandoned the idea of sending a delegation to the president of the United States after determining that the West will pursue a Venetian policy. The report appears in the Daily Mail.
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Kroger
London
Mr. Kruger
Daily Mail
West
Ventian
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