Admiral Schley Opens Testimony In Court Of Inquiry
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley testified in the court of inquiry into his conduct as commander of the flying squadron during the Santiago campaign. He described his rapid call to the stand and began a detailed narrative of events from Hampton Roads to the approach on Santiago and interactions with Admiral Sampson. The large audience listened in near silence as he outlined the squadron’s movements, plans, and target practice prior to the battle.
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Washington
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Charles FE. Clark
The
Oregon
Rayner
Cervera
Winfield Scott Schley
Admiral Sampson
York
Key West
Hampton Roads
Czolgosz To Be Executed Tuesday At Auburn
The execution of Leon F. Czolgosz, who killed President Mel Kinley, is set for Tuesday morning October 28 at Auburn Prison. Warden Meade opts for the Tuesday date to align with prison practice and avoid Sunday preparations. Witnesses must carry non transferable invitations and present them to the warden for admission.
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Auburn
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Leon F. Czolgosz
Mel Kinley
Meade
Receiver to Real Property Fight Promises High Legal Hurdles
The article notes a receiver may be appointed and will request the sheriff to deliver the attached property. If refused, the case would go to the United States court. Several attorneys have been retained on each side, and a lively legal fight is anticipated.
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United States Court
Prominent Ranchman Dead in Livingston
H B Holderbaum a ranchman living five miles east of Livingston died at his home around 1 o clock this forenoon from heart disease while digging post holes. Coroner Leard conducted an inquest and found death due to heart disease. He was about 60, lived in Park county, and left a widow and daughter. The remains will be taken east for burial.
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Livingston
Standard
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Kalderbaum
Park County
Tied with Chains and Burned at the Stake
In Columbia Mississippi a negro named Bill Morris who assaulted Mrs. John Ball at Balltown Louisiana was captured, tied to a pine sapling with chains, and burned alive. He confessed little and died as spectators watched, after looting the store and fleeing on coal oil tracks.
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Columbia
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Bill Morris
John Ball
Balltown
Corner Stone Laying Ceremony Led by Barrett
Helena dispatch reports Past Grand Master A. H. Barrett of Montana to conduct the corner stone ceremony for the Masonic temple at Gutle next Tuesday. Senior Grand Warden S. Hepner will join, with plans to summon prominent Butte Masons if officers cannot attend.
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Helena
A. H. Barrett
Montana
Grand Lodge
Butte
Pioneer James W. Mardis Dies Near Gardiner
The sudden death of James W. Mardis near Gardiner was reported in Bozeman. Born April 17, 1841 in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania, he enlisted in 1862 in Company K Ghio Regiment and later moved to Montana. He farmed near Bozeman and was among the first settlers. He married Adelaide Noe before moving West and survives by his widow. He belonged to William English Post, G. A. R.
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Bozeman
Gardiner
James W. Mardis
Hollidaysburg
Blair County
Wirginia City Ave
Bozerman
Montana
Adelaide Noe
Mardis
William English
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Miles City to Close Businesses for Brown Funeral
Remains of Charles Brown, longtime Custer county and Miles City resident, are returned from Fort Waltez Alaska for burial. Mayor Andrus issues a proclamation per city council resolution calling all businesses to close tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. during funeral services.
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Brown
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Get
Charles Brown
Custer County
Fort Waltez
Alaska
Adolph Brown
Andrus
Taff Declares Bankruptcy in Red Lodge
George W. Taff of Red Lodge has been adjudged bankrupt with liabilities of 810,104.33 and assets of 7,380, no exemptions. Referee Frith is sending notices to creditors while writs of attachment, issued in Butte, have complicated the case, and Taff seeks no creditor preference.
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George W. Taff
Standard
Rua
Red Lodge
Frith
Taff
Butte
Knowles
Carbon County
Tait
Nes
Think They Have Struck Os Special Dispatched to the Standard
Billings October 4 A small-sized boom has begun in Carbon county with several sites noted on Cattonwood creek near Bridger. Prospectors believe they have struck a rich find along the stream feeding Clark's Fork.
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Billings
Carbon County
Cattonwood Creek
Clark's
Bridger
Woman Safely Goes Over Niagara Falls In Barrel
Anna Edin Taylor, a schoolteacher from Bay City Michigan, rode a barrel over the Canadian side of Niagara Falls at noon. She survived without broken bones, suffering only a scalp wound, slight concussion, nervous shock, and bruises. The barrel stood four and a half feet high and three feet wide, cushioned and harnessed, with air supplied by a rubber tube.
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Niagara Falls
Anna Edin Taylor
Deberate
Taylor
Bay City
Mich
Wade Wins In Fifteenth Round At San Francisco Fight
Doc Flynn of San Francisco was knocked out three times but saved twice by the gang. Wade’s superior science could not match his hitting power in a bout that drew a large crowd.
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Doc Flynn
San Francisco
Wade
Wade Knocks Out Flynn in Fifteenth Round Thriller
In Anaconda last evening Jack Wade defeated Dec Flynn by knockout in the 15th round of a two round bout at the Margaret theater. Flynn was knocked out three times and saved twice by the gang as Wade used his left hook and steady fighting to prevail. Flynn showed superior boxing tricks but Wade’s relentless pressure kept him from lasting. About 250 spectators from Butte attended, with a special train bringing many fans. The ring was 22 feet square on stage with 125 seats reserved.
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Anaconda
Jack Wade
Montana Sporting Fraternity
Dec Flynn
San Francisco
Flynn
Olympic Club
Corbett
Wade
Carson City
Kid Oglesny
Clifford
Butte
Mose
Jack Larentise
Kid Thomas
Kid Oglesby
Jimmy McDonald
Billy Monahan
Bobby Campbell
Thomas Francis
Teddy Harrington
Jack Sullivan
Sam McGowan
Mose Lafontise
Montana
Queensberry
Flynan
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Flynn Wade Ring Bout Promises Action at Local Arena
Preliminary bouts opened a boxing program featuring Jimmy McDonald of San Francisco and Joe White of Galveston in lively tune-ups. Wade and Flynn fought cautiously in four rounds with Flynn landing stronger shots while Wade endured flurries. The crowd buzzed as the match went to a likely page five continuation.
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Jimmy McDonald
San Francisco
Joe White
Galveston
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Wade-Flynn
Andy King
Silent Rowan
Fercely
Silent
King
Langdon
Rowan
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Jack Citar
Madsen
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