Hayes Taken to Anaconda After Butte Jail Escape Alarm
Reports say Patrick Hayes was carried from the Butte jail by Sheriff Furey and deputies to Anaconda for safety amid lynching fears. The move sparked confusion as deputies denied it, and a change of venue for Hayes is discussed amid claims of bias. The coroner’s verdict ties Hayes to the McCaine shooting, with roommate Thomas F. King named as an accessory.
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Patrick Hayes
William J. McCaine
Butte
Anaconda
Silver Row
Furey
Hayes
Silver Bow
Warne
Breen
North Coast Limited
Thomas F. King
Thomas K. King
King
McGarvey
McCaine
Johnson
Hayes Attracts Attention On Train Slugging Suspect
On a Butte to Anaconda trip, Hayes drew passenger notice by his hagard appearance and fainting complaint. Deputies Morgan and Daly assisted and handcuffed him, placing him in Deer Lodge county jail after a forced escort to a hack amid a bare week’s beard and worn clothes.
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Butte
Anaconda
Hayes
Morgan
Joe Daly
Deer Lodge
Paris Miners Face Im minent Strike and Government Response
Paris reports the miners threaten to strike November 1 over an eight hour day a minimum wage and a pension plan while the premier Waldeck Rousseau says no decision on eight hours until a parliamentary commission reports pensions will be debated in the coming session and wages should be settled between workers and employers warrants rifles among Montceau les Mines miners seized by the governor and troops drafted to coal fields amid fears of riots
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Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Miners’ Federation
Chamber of Deputies
Montcenu Les Mines
Pope in Ailment Rumors Denied by Vatican
Rome reports rumor of papal weakness or fainting spells are denied by the Vatican. The pope is said to be in perfect health and receiving cardinals and other prelates during audiences and daily garden visits.
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Rome
Vatican
Secretary Gage Returns From Western Trip
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Gage returned to the city today after completing a western trip.
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Gage
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Cage
Schley’s Court of Inquiry Hears Naval Testimony
Washington reports detail testimony on July 3 actions. Commander Nicholson recounts Oregon’s movements, signals from the Brooklyn, and sightings of fire on Spanish ships, with focus on Schley’s position and actions during the battle.
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Washington
Schley
Wells, Jr
Spain
Admiral Schley
F E. P. Nicholson
Oregon
Charles M. Devalin
J. L. Hatlam
Thomas F. Carter
W. P. Cronan
J. H. Watford
Brooklyn
J. L. Hanley
Texas
Nicholson
Colon
Hanley
Rayner
Wells
Admiral Sampson
Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Clark
Insurgents Routed After Heavy Fight in Samar Island
Manila report details a Bangajon engagement on the Gandara river where 46 ninth infantrymen counterattacked 500 bolo men, 10 soldiers killed, six wounded, and the enemy routed with over 100 killed. Washington officials expressed disappointment over the unconfirmed setback and discussed Samar’s post dispositions and General Hughes's assessment of progress and supply challenges.
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Manila
Ninth Infantry
Bangajon
Gandara
Samar
Cabalogan
Smith
Washington
War Department
Balingiga
Palingiga
Corbin
Hughes
Chaffee
Hibitan
Blanca Aurora
Taviran
Mataguinas
Oquendo
Death of John S Pillsbury Former Minnesota Governor
Minneapolis reports the death of John S Pillsbury aged over 73 from Brights disease. A prominent flour family member and three term governor from 1876 to 1882 he endowed Minnesota University facilities including a 150000 science hall and a bronze statue. He funded a Sutton New Hampshire hall and gifts for a girls home and city library.
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Minneapolis
John S. Pillsbury
Minnesota
Bright
University of Minnesota
Scieice
Pus
Board of Regents
Sutton
N. H
Bulomen Strike Again in Samar Campaign
Bulomen launch a second attack in Samar, intensifying fighting as authorities report ongoing clashes and civilian displacement amid the conflict. Local officials describe renewed hostilities and security operations across the province.
First to take oath of allegiance in the Philippines
Manila reports Fiske Warren, identified with Sixto Lopez, becoming the first to swear allegiance under the commission act. Authorities found treasonable papers in his baggage, which he claimed were kept as souvenirs. He initially resisted the oath but signed under landing conditions.
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Manila
Taft
Warrey
Lopez
McKinley
Duke of Norfolk to wed Lady Fitzwilliamse in Catholic alliance
London report from the Candid Friends states the Duke of Norfolk plans marriage to Lady Alice Mary Fitzwilliamse daughter of Earl Fitzwilliam. Lady Alice recently converted to Catholicism. The duke, born 1847, was widowed by Lady Flora Abley Hastings in 1887 and has one living son, the Earl of Arun del and Surrey, born 1879.
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London
Candid Friends
Duke of Norfolk
Alice Mary Fitzwilliamse
Alice Mary Fitzwilliams
Earl Fitzwilliams
Flora Abley-Hastings
Earl of
Death of L. Van Orton Prominent Butte Musician
L. Van Orton an old-time Butte resident and leader of Orton's band died in Chicago after a long illness. He arrived in Montana in 1864, helped found the state’s musical scene, and was an honorary Musicians' union member. Surviving brothers in Butte are William, Walter, James M., Fred L., and Alfred W. Funeral plans pending publication.
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L. van Orton
Butte
Chicago
Mr. Orton
Van
Musicians’ Union
Orton
Muic
Montana
Virginia City
Willam
Walter
James M
Orton Bros
Fred L
Alfred W
Mystery of Al Vernon Death Thought Solved by Skull Find
Great Falls reporters report a human skull and bones found near Sheep creek may identify Al Vernon, missing five years. Articles include a blue overalls set with iron rivets, a pocket knife, an Elgin watch, and a bridle found nearby, tying to Vernon who vanished after helping a partner named Russian Charley.
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Great Falls
Cascade County
Sheep Creek
Cascade
Waller House
James Higgins
al Vernon
Elgin
Vernon
Charles Melton
Charley
Sand Coulee
Alaska
Hackett to Leave Navy Assistant Secretary Post
Frank W. Hackett will seek relief from the office of assistant secretary of the navy to resume his law practice in Washington. He delayed his departure due to the death of President McKinley and other duties. Judge Darling of Bennington Vermont will succeed him, supported by Senator Proctor and Vermont leaders.
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Washington
Frank W. Hackett
Long
McKinley
Darling
Bennington
Hackett
Proctor
Vermont
Lost Manchester Crew Report From Hongkong Evidence
Captain Selby reports from Hongkong a sailor corpse and signs of two boats on a Marshall island linked to the Manchester missing since Sept. after departing New York August 23 1900 for Yokohama. Footprints of a woman and two children, birds cut open with blood drained, suggest survivors attempted to reach aid.
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Tacoma
Selby
Glenroy
Hongkong
Manchester
New York
Yokohama
Marshall Group
Clemens
Desperate Saber Duel Near Leghorn Ends Without Fatalities
Milan reports a saber duel near Leghorn between Lt Relvera of the artillery and Signor Ferrini. They clashed for one hour and four minutes across ten rounds, both escaping with slight wounds and no deaths.
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Milan
Leghorn
Relvera
Signor
Ferrini
Autumn Crops Fail in Unirrigated Punjab Fields
Autumn crops in the unirrigated districts of the Punjab have withered due to a failed monsoon. Reports from Lahore indicate widespread crop losses across the region, affecting farmer livelihoods and local markets.
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Lahore
Punjab
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