Forged Rice Checks Claimed Fraud By Unskilled Forger
Handwriting experts testified that signatures on two forged William M. Rice checks, one for 25000 and another for 65000 dollars, likely came from an unskilled forger. Albert Patrick and Charles F. Jones faced preliminary proceedings as witnesses described planned will manipulation and gaps in handwriting. Adjournment was set to continue tomorrow.
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New York
Brann
Albert Patrick
Charles F. Jones
William M. Rice
Rice
Swenson & Sone
W. O. Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Jones
Witness
Middlewood
Migs Miller
Witpees
Wertherbee
John H. Wallace
Ree
James A. Baker, Jr
Witners
Patrick
William Rice
Sperts
William J. Kinsley
McKin- Stry
Witneases
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Jaxative Promo Quinine Tablets Cure a Cold
An old advertisement claims Jaxative Promo Quinine Tablets stop coughs and cure a cold in one bar with a No Cure No Pay offer. Priced at 2 cents.
Hohenzlohe's resignation discussed in Berlin papers
Emperor William accepted Prince Hohenlohe's resignation in a letter of thanks and warm regard. The press views the chancellorship as open, with Count von Buelow likely to handle foreign affairs temporarily. Many papers note the main issue was Hohenlohe’s stance on China and agrarian tensions.
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Berlin
William
Prince Hohenlohe
von Buclow
Count von Buelow
Emperor William
Hamburg
Berliner Neustadrichten
Reichstag
Bergen Zeitung
China
Hohenlohe
Roosevelt ends campaign tour with Parkersburg speech
Governor Roosevelt completes a 15 000 mile campaign across Ohio and West Virginia delivering speeches in Canton Parkersburg and Huntington and planning a final week in New York state including Albany. He attacks the American Cotton company accusing it of using trusts to control markets and set freight rates while urging voters as American citizens.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Roosevelt
New York State
Albany
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
West Virginia
American Cotton Company
Rosevelt
Jefferson
Kentucky
Huntington
Charleston
Hinton
Good hay crop in Yellowstone Special Correspondence
Drought hit much of the state but Yellowstone valley reports a large alfalfa surplus. About 173000 sheep will winter there with 125000 fed on the Big Ditch. Custer, Dawson and Fergus counties send flocks. new sheep companies form and existing herds expand.
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Standard
Billings
Yellowstone Valley
Big Ditch
Custer
Dawson
Fergus
C. M. Bair
P. B. Moas
F. I
Elmer Summers
A. L. Thomas
T. Thomas
J. Zimmerman
G. W. Connick
Buruck & Kinnick
Dr. O'Donnel
Wyoming
Hesper Farm
F. L
Custer Cattle Company
Alkall Creek
Death of D. D. Reed
Washington October 18 Dwight Pp Reed vice consul at Madrid died today in Washington state authorities reported his death at his home. Reed served in the diplomatic service and was noted for his work at the Madrid consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dwight
Reed
Madrid
Clark's Career in the Senate Highlighted by Montana Records
The Helena convention touts W A Clark in the U S Senate with a list of Congressional Record entries. It cites sessions attended committee appointments senate protests on his seating and multiple resolutions and reports including investigations and memorials from Montana citizens and suffrage advocates.
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Helena
W. A. Clark
Senate of the
United States
Congressional Record
Montana Record
Senate
Montana
Montana Woman Suffrage Association
Beveridge Addresses Trusts Topic at Tomlinson Hall
Indiana Senator Beveridge spoke to over 4,000 at Tomlinson Hall about trusts and industrial development. He praised American progress, warned of evils in advance, and urged expanding foreign trade to aid young Americans.
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Indianapolis
United States
Beveridge
Tomlinson Hall
America
Democratic Party
Intolerable Boers Disrupt Rail Lines in Pretoria
Report from Pretoria on October 18 states Boers are daily tearing up railroad sections and severing telephone and telegraph wires. Reparing crews cannot leave garrison points without escort. Officials consider corralling and deporting burghers as a trusted remedy.
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Pretoria
Sherman Arrives From Manila With Prisoners Bodies
United States transport Sherman arrives at Manila San Francisco route three days from Manila via Nagasaki. The ship ferries 58 cabin passengers 467 aler 18 discharged 7 prisoners 12 insane soldiers and 2 bodies on board.
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San Francisco
Sherman
Manila
Nagasaki
Independent Democrats organize club in Ft. Benton
Independent Democrats met at the St. Paul club rooms and formed an independent democratic club with F. Reynolds as president, Aug. Pishrupp as vice president, and Jere Powell as secretary.
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Standard
Ft. Benton
Independent Democrats
St. Paul Club
F. Reynolds
Aug. Pishrupp
Jere Powell
Burnett Withdraws From Texas Governor Race
George W. Burnett of Palestine withdraws from the Texas gubernatorial race citing National Chairman Hanna's recognition of the Hawley faction as the reason. The Green faction of the Republican Party had nominated him.
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Houston
Tex
George W. Burnett
Palestine
Green
Republican Party of Texas
National
Hanna
Hawley
McKinsey to Visit San Francisco Next April
The Ohio Society of California has received word that President McKinsey will come to San Francisco in April to witness a ceremony or event. Local officials await details of plans and scheduling.
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San Francisco
Ohio 5 Society of California
McKinsey
Battleship Ohio Nears Completion And McKinley Visit Plans
The Ohio battleship is nearing completion at Union Iron Works in this city. The local Society is preparing for the reception of President McKinley and the distinguished guests accompanying him on his visit.
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Union Iron Works
Mr. McKinley
Dowie Assaulted as Students Clash at Meeting
London reports say John Alexander Dowie of Chicago faced violent disruption by medical students at St Martins hall. Police intervened, arresting several rioters after chairs and sticks were thrown. Ringleaders to be arraigned. next steps to be decided with Scotland Yard.
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London
John Alexander Dowie
Zionist of
Chicago
Dowle
Dowie
St. Martina
Scotland Yard
Unopposed British Advance Toward Wanagchiakow
A courier from Tientsin via Shanghai reports British forces at Paoting reaching Wanagchiakow on Oct 15 with no resistance. Other columns are unopposed, natives aiding troops with food. Boxers punished with death by the provincial government of Tianjin.
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Tientsin
Shanghai
Paoting
Wanagchiakow
Chiakow
Germain
Wenan
Cha
Berkeley man in Spokane ends life with poison
D 8 Hyde of Berkeley California, recently in Spokane, killed himself at Wilbur by swallowing trych nine and morphine after retiring to his hotel room. A note with instructions on letters and papers and a will was found, including a postscript that the poison was slowly taking effect. He had real money at cards.
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Spokane
Hyde
Berkeley
Cal
Wilbur
Potato Crop Estimated At 239 Million Bushels
Chicago reports the United States potato crop at about 239 million bushels after harvest. The Orange Judd Farmers' financial report notes a decline of roughly 56 million bushels from last year but a solid yield versus the 10 year average.
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Chicago
United States
Orange Judd Farmers’ Financial Report
Isue
Hanna Tour Draws Crowds Across South Dakota
Senator Hanna's campaign train drew large gatherings in Flandreau Mitchell and Sioux Falls with appeals against Bryanism and support for McKinley era policies. He rebutted Roosevelt rumors, urged party unity, and highlighted financial reform while touring through South Dakota and heading toward Nebraska.
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Bryan
Spain
Hanna
Frye
Dolliver
Pear
McKinley
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Davidson County
Madison
Wis
Roosevelt
West
South Dakota
Alexandria
Bridgewater
Parker
Sioux Falls
New Opera House
Old Opera House
Pettiarew
Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
Omaha
Five Drowned Near Chenik After Albion Lifeboat Capsize
In Golovan bay off Chenik on Sept 26 a San Francisco steamer Albion lifeboat capsized. Eighteen aboard rode to the Albion. four were saved, four or five drowned including Gus Rudd of San Francisco and two with unknown residences. The fifth victim name unknown.
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Gus Rudd
San Francisco
Joseph Gannish
David Clancy
Weisbhard
Chenik
Albion
Resignation Shakes Japanese Cabinet Ahead of Ito Rise
Yokohama reports the cabinet quits with Marquis Ito expected to assume power. The change, though surprising, is viewed as inevitable as Ito’s party forms amid internal friction. A tougher foreign policy and Japan’s role in China are cited as key drivers of the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Marquis Ito
Japan
Legations
China
Marquis Ito Seen As Key Figure In Crisis
The article notes Ito as the sole statesman the country can rely on in emergencies, a role he has filled in past crises. It highlights Ito’s current perceived strong pro Russian leanings as a notable aspect of the present situation.
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Marquis Ito
Marquis
Orizaba Wreck Declared Total Loss in Alaska
The Pacific Coast Steamship steamer Orizaba was wrecked on Rocky Point reef near St. Michael's Island during cable laying between Nome and St. Michael's and is now a total loss. Abandoned Sept. 27 after ten days of futile salvage. crew taken to St. Michael's and may sail back on Senator from Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Orizaba
Rocky Point Reef
St. Michael's Island
Nome
St. Michael's
Senator
Memorial services for William L Wilson in Lexington
Memorial services were held in Lexington for William L Wilson with the university faculty Virginia military institute cadets and Confederate veterans in attendance. A special B&O train will take the family to Charleston West Virginia for funeral services and interment at noon, with faculty trustees and students accompanying the family.
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Lexington
William L. Wilson
Virginia Military Institute
Lee Jackson Camp of
Wilson
Charleston
W. V
Ex-President Cleveland Attends William L. Wilson Funeral
Ex-President Cleveland and Isadore Strausa of New York travel to Charleston West Virginia to attend the funeral of William L. Wilson former postmaster general in Cleveland's cabinet.
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Washington
Cleveland
Isadore Strausa
New York
Charleston
W. Va
William L. Wilson
Death of a Pioneer General J W Fisher of Cheyenne
General J W Fisher, a Wyoming pioneer who came to Cheyenne in 1871 as associate justice of the territory, died today at age 86. Appointed by President Grant, he served as chief justice of the supreme court for eight years and earned distinction for his war record from private to brigadier general. He leaves three sons one daughter and numerous grandchildren.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
J. W. Fisher
Fisher
Wyoming
Territory
Grant
Supreme Court
British engineers oppose American bias in South African contracts
The Daily Express lists English firms denouncing preferential treatment for Americans. The Daily News questions the report’s accuracy and defends Lieutenant Colonel Girnarrd against charges of partisan bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Daily News
Girnarrd
Desperadoes Hit Nome Office Steal $1300 from Safe
Four desperadoes entered the Cline Paint and Oil office in Nome on the night of September 21. One held up manager Wintermantie while the other three dragged the safe into the street and carried away $1300 in cash.
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Seattle
Cline Paint and Oil Company
Nome
Wintermantie
Record of Storm Death Toll Gathers Momentum
Galveston reports continued recovery of storm victims with 42 bodies found today, totaling 107 over the past four days and raising the overall recovered death toll to 2,000 plus.
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Galveston
Death of Rabbi Scharz in Austin Shocks Jewish Community
Rabbi Herman Scharz, a renowned Jewish literary figure with international renown, died in Austin on October 18. He was 7 years old at death, shocking the community.
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Austin
Texas
Herman Scharz
Rumor of Gold Engagement In London for United States
London rumor claims £40,000 in gold due from India next week has been engaged for shipment to the United States. The report cites market talk and speculative interest without official confirmation.
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London
India
United States
Li Hung Chang Seeks Immediate Ceasefire and Peace Talks
Paris dispatch reports Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching proposing to end hostilities and seek peace with China’s rulers to hand over Boxer accomplices for trial. They request October 21 interviews with tsung luamen as part of the settlement, while M. Pinchon demands punishment for Prince Tuan Prince Chwang Kang Yi and Tung Fu Huang. Pinchon has been sick with typhoid fever.
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Paris
Havas
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Tsang Luamen
M. Pinchon
China
Prince Tuan
Prince Chwang
Kang Yi
Tung Fu Haiang
Linseed Oil Price Surges to Record Level at 70 Cents
Chicago reports the American Linseed Oil company set linseed oil at 70 cents at noon, the highest price since industry infancy, up 10 cents from 60. With flax seed near 1.82 dollars per bushel, buyers scramble as producers rush to replenish low stocks.
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Chicago
American Linseed Oil Company
Northwest
Yellowstone Park Railroad Incorporation in New Jersey
The Yellowstone Park Railroad company with a capital of 2 500 000 was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey on October 18 to build rail lines through Yellowstone park. Founders include Alexander Morrison Hackensack P F E Everitt Jersey City J B Clark Hoboken F A Hall Livingston Mont C E Barrett Indianapolis.
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Trenton
N. J
Yellowstone Park Railroad Company
Yellowstone Park
Alexander Morrison
Hackensack
P. FE
Everitt
Jersey City
J. B. Clark
Hoboken
F. A. Hall
Livingston, Mont
C. E. Barrett
Indianapolis
Ind
Guilty of Murder in Harbor Killing Aboard Ship
James Warren was found guilty of the first degree murder of William Kirk, mate of the American ship Charles 8. Bement, in Portland, Oregon, for a killing aboard the vessel in the harbor on January 25 last.
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Portland
James Warren
William Kirk
Charles 8
Bement
Kirk
Arbitrators Appointed by Spain to The Hague Panel
Madrid reports the government named the Duke of Tetuan Marquis de Villaverde and Senor B Oliver director general of the civil register with Senor Torres Campos as the Spanish members of the Hague international arbitration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Duke of Tetuan
Marquis de Villaverde
Senor B. Oliver
Civil Register
Senor Torres Campos
Spain
Morton Mentioned as Hague arbitration board member
Washington reports talk of Levi P. Morton as the third U S member on the Hague arbitration board. Morton visited the president today but the White House offered no confirmation or denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Levi P. Morton
United States
Hague
Morton
White House
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von Bueltow
Pere
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D. D. Reed
Clark
H Beveridge
Dicut
Ase Ciltizen
California
Spokar
Hanna IN
Pettigrew
Atineas Amercans
Rabbi Seharez
Li Hung Cheng
Linseed Oil Company
Yellowstone Park Railroad
Staunch
Boyden
Croscett
Siegel Clothing CO
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