Admiral Schley On The Stand In Court Of Inquiry
Admiral Schley testified in the court of inquiry into his conduct as commander of the flying squadron during the Santiago campaign. He described his plan to attack the head of the enemy line, the squadron's daily target practice, and orders from the secretary of the navy to blockade Santiago and proceed to Key West. He recounted talks with Admiral Sampson and his loyalty to the cause as the session opened the afternoon.
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Santiago
Washington
Schley
Charles FE. Clark
The
Oregon
Rayner
Cervera
Winfield Scott Schley
Adiiral
Hampton Roads
Secretary of the Navy
Charleston
Key West
Remey
Florida
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Texas
Scorpion
Sterling
Cuba
Neme
Cienfuegos
New York
Sampson
Havana
Chadwick
Toyal
Coaline
Czolgosz to Be Executed Tuesday in Auburn
Leon V. Czolgosz who assassinated President McKinley will be electrocuted at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning in Auburn New York. Warden Meade scheduled the date to allow secrecy and avoid Sunday arrangements with 26 non transferable witnesses required to present invitations at 4 20 a m.
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Auburn Prison
Auburn
N. Y
Leon V. Czolgosz
McKinley
Meade
Czole0sz
Legal Fight Looms Over Receiver Property Matter
The text notes the appointment of a receiver and the likely order to deliver attached property to the sheriff. If the demand is refused, the case moves to the United States court. Both sides have retained several attorneys and anticipate a lively legal battle.
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United States Court
Prominent Ranchman J D Holderbaum Dies at 60
Livingston ranchman H D Holderbaum died at his home near Livingston from heart disease while digging post holes. Coroner Leard held an inquest and ruled death due to heart disease. He was a Pais County resident of long standing, leaving a widow and daughter. burial to take place east.
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The
Standard
Livingston
H. D. Holderbaum
Leard
Holderbaum
Pais County
Tied with Chains and Burned at the Stake in Louisiana Tragedy
In Columbia Mississippi a man named Bill Morris was captured after abducting Mrs. Ball in Balltown Louisiana. He was tied to a pine sapling, chained, and burned alive with pine knots and coal oil. He confessed little and later confessed he deserved his fate as crowds looked on. He had previously robbed the cash drawer and fled before being found four miles from the scene.
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Columbia
Miss
Bill Morris
John Ball
Balltown
Ball
Corner Stone Laying Planned for Butte Masonic Temple
Past Grand Master A. Hil Barrett of the Montana grand lodge will lead the corner stone ceremony for the Masonic temple in Butte next Tuesday. Senior grand warden H. Hepner of Helena will participate. Organizers expect additional grand lodge officers or prominent Butte Masons to fill missing offices. many Helena Masons also plan to attend.
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Helena
A. Hil, Barrett
Montana
Grand Lodge
Butte
Pioneer James Mardis Dies Near Gardiner
Bozeman reports the sudden death of James Mardis near Gardiner. Born April 17, 1841 in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania, he served in the 35th Ohio and later moved to Montana in 1864. He married Adelaide Noe before his departure and belonged to William English post G A R.
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Standard
Bozeman
Gardiner
James
Mardis
Hollidaysburg
Blair County
35Th
Ohio Regiment
Montana
Plains
Bridger Cutoff
Soda Springs
Virginia City
Adelaide Noe
William English Post
Miles City Hometown Pays Final Respect for Charles Brown
Remains of Charles Brown an early Custer County pioneer are returned from Fort Valdez Alaska for burial in Miles City. Mayor Andrus issues a proclamation based on city council action calling for all businesses to close tomorrow from 2 to 4 p m during funeral services.
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Miles City
Brown
Standard
Charles Brown
Custer County
Fort Valdez
Alaska
Adolph Brown
Andrus
Bankrupt George W. Taff of Red Lodge Adjudicated
George W. Taff of Red Lodge is declared bankrupt with liabilities of 81084.35 and assets of 7380.50. Referee Frith is sending notices to creditors while complications arise from writs of attachment and sheriff’s attachments in Carbon county.
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Standard
Billings
George W. Taff
Red Lodge
Frith
Taff
Butte
Knowles
Oil Boom Reported in Carbon County Near Bridger
A small oil boom has started in Carbon county with several locations on Cottonwood creek near Clark's fork, a few miles from Bridger. The parties believe they have struck a rich find.
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The
Standard
Billings
Oct
Carbon County
Cottonwood Creek
Clark's Fork
Bridger
Woman Survives Niagara Falls Barrel Descent
Mrs. Anna Edin Taylor rode a four and a half by three foot barrel on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and survived with a scalp wound a slight brain concussion and bruises. She is a Bay City Michigan teacher who arrived in Niagara Falls today.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Anna Edin Taylor
Wade defeats Flynn in 15th round knockout at Anaconda theater
In a 20 round scheduled lightweight bout at the Margaret theater Wade knocks out Doc Flynn in the 15th round amid a fierce contest. Flynn is knocked out three times but saves by the bell twice. Wade uses his left hook and steady style to overpower the San Francisco fighter. About 250 spectators travel from Butte. ring is 22 feet square on theater stage. Oglesny and Clifford stage challenges after the main event. Flynn hospitalized but recovers.
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Flynn
Jimmy McDonald
San Francisco
Joe White
Galveston
McDonald
Wade-Flynn
Andy King
Silent Rowan
Silent
King
Langdon
Rowan
Reewan
Jack Madden
Jackliffor
Madden
Clifford
Wade
Doc Flynn
Margaret Theater
Anaconda
Jack Wade
Montana
Olympic Club
Corbett
Carson City
Kid Oglesny
Butte
Mose
Jack Lafontise
Kid Thomas
Kid Oglesby
Billy Monahan
Bobby Campbell
Thomas Francis
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Ife
Curacao
Venezuelan Gulf
Rear Admiral
J. D. Holderbaum
Robin Store
Barret
J. W. Mardis
Inga
Woman
Taylor
Michigan
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