McKinley Orders Battleships East to Philippines
President directs immediate dispatch of navy vessels including cruiser Brooklyn and gunboats Marietta and Machias to reinforce Asiatic squadron after Admiral Dewey's briefing on the Philippine situation. Vessels to depart at once. crews readying and reporting to Asiatic station on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Brooklyn
Marietta
Machias
Admiral Dewey
Philippine
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
North Atlantic Squadron
Tompkingville
Staten Island
Maching
Dewey
Schrey
New South Atlantic
Brooklyn 18
Theodore F. Jewell
Leavitt C. Logan
Edward H. Gheen
Department
Manila
Asiatie Station
New Fever Case at Jackson Records Five Deaths
Jackson reports one new case and one death, James Farrell, bringing the city tally to fifteen cases with five deaths and two recoveries. Officials hope an early frost will curb spread, with no new infected points reported in the state. Marine Hospital provides precautionary measures at Jackson as Surgeon H. R. Carter of the United States Marine Hospital System oversees efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Marine Hospital Service
Key West
New Orleans
Board of Health
Miss
James Farrell
Marine Hospital
H. R. Carter
The
United States Marina
Rumored Arrest of General Roget and Allies in Conspiracy Case
London report cites Daily Mail Paris correspondent alleging General Roget ex sub-chief of the fourth bureau, M de Cavaignac former minister of war, and M Quesnoy de Beaurepaire former civil court chief, face arrest on charges of conspiring against the republic.
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Dreyfus
London
Paris
Daily Mail
General Roget
General Staff
M. Godefroy de Cavaignac
M. Quesnoy de Beaurepaire
Court of Cassation
Republic
Conspiracy to Seize the Elysee Palace Reported
Paris October 4 reports a February meeting of Judge GrossJeau General Roget M Cavaignac De Beaurepaire a Moercier son the novelist Gyp Countess de Janville and others discussed seizing the Elysee on Faure funeral day to declare a republic and install Cavaignac as president. The plan was postponed until burial. The Roulede and Roget attempt followed. Rumor says Gyp may be arrested.
Hauling Pupils to Schools Proves Successful in Surry
In Surry County Virginia the experiment of hauling pupils to public schools has been a success. Superintendent King visited Richmond and discussed plans with state education officials. The program reduced costs and extended school facilities, prompting interest for broader adoption in Virginia and noting similar, beneficial results in New England and Ohio.
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Virginia
Richmond
Surry County
King
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Surry
Wound Proved Fatal in Capital Murder Case
Benjamin Miler, a colored suspect in the 1599 murder of Ross Quattlebaum, died in jail from wounds received during a confrontation with a deputy sheriff after being captured in Barnwell. The coroner's jury exonerated the deputy.
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Columbia
D. C
Benjamin Miler
Ross Quattlebaum
Barnwell
Georgian Col Livingston Honored for Dewey Resolution
Honors Col Livingston of Georgia who introduced the first joint resolution in Congress thanking Commodore Dewey and his squadron after Manila Bay. The piece notes his later role on the Dewey reception committee and a friendly letter from Dewey acknowledging his service.
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Washington
Ohio
Congress
George Dewey
L. F Livingston
Georgia
United States Navy
United States Naval Forces
Asiatic
Manila
Philippine Islands
Commodore Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Livingston
Congressional
Dewey
Mount Will Return Flag Confederate Battle Flag Goes Back to Texas
James Mount of Indiana arrives in Dallas with staff and Grand Army of the Republic members. Indiana legislature resolution directs the flag of Terry’s Texas Rangers be returned to Texas. Ceremony planned in Dallas likely at the auditorium or state fair grounds with an audience expected around 15 000.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
James Mount
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Sigers
Terry
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Famous ex convict Jimmy Logue dies in Philadelphia almshouse
Jimmy Logue the famous ex convict and reputed top bank robber of his era died in the Philadelphia county almshouse at sixty two after years of confinement. He once was said to have a fortune around $300000 and sought religious consolation before death.
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Jimmy Logue
Philadelphia
Jimmy
Acquittal in Twenty Two Year Old Homicide Case
In Owingaville Kentucky on October 4 Dr. J W Smith was acquitted of killing Henry Craig near Carrington twenty two years ago. The trial drew statewide attention as Smith and Craig, once close friends, vied for the same mountain woman. After 1877 the rivals became bitter enemies until Craig was found murdered along a lonely path on September 9th of that year.
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J. W. Smith
Owingaville
Henry Craig
Carrington
Bis
Smith
Craig
Nicaraguan Leader Reyes Condemned to Death
Managua report states General Pablo Reyes and several insurgent officers condemned to die by court martial for the Bluefields insurgent movement. One captured leader awaits execution, others banished for fourteen years. President Zelaya arrests Leon citizens, stirring public surprise as quiet returns amid coercive acts and enforced loans.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Sesason
Revolutionary Movement
Bluefields
Pablo Reyes
Jeaders
Zelaya
Adolfo Vives
Jose Mourin Quadras
United States
Leon
Dewey Free to Choose Path After Detachment From Olympia
Admiral Dewey leaves the Olympia by order of Secretary Long, granted liberty to act. He visits the Navy Department, secures the sword gift, and plans to advise with the Philippine commission. He then meets President at the White House to discuss the Philippines. He will not be assigned naval duties for the time being.
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Nim
Secretary Long
Long
Department
Olympia
Tompkinsville
Thes
Admiral Dewey
Brumby
Caldwell
Porter
Ah Soong
Baird
New England
Washington
Philippine Commission
Loms
White House
Philippine
Schurman
Alo
Dewey
Quaker doctor street hawker barred by Savannah council
Savannah city officials moved to suppress the Quaker doctor a famed street medicine seller. Local druggists protested the on street drug sales saying outsiders disrupt their trade and cited crowds drawn to the mixologist and concert singer on Bull street. The Quaker doctor had a monthly license which was revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Bull Street
Douthit Demands Fair Hearing Over Whisky Scandal
In Columbia on October 4, special report details that ex commissioner Douthit seeks time to prepare his case after removal. He contests the charges of the board’s examining committee while two allies urge a hearing. disclosure alleges fraudulent labeling and inflated prices on whisky en route to dispensaries. George Johnstone and George B. Prince arrived to press for a certificate of character as the board wrangles.
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Columbia
S. C
Dispensary Board of Control
Douthit
Hoe
Board of Control
Williams and
Boykin
Doithit
Williams Gays Hy
Baltimore
George Johnstone
George B. Prince
Newberry
Anderson
Eldridge an Alabama-born captain killed by rebels in the Philippines
Captain Bogar Eldredge of the Fourteenth Infantry, born in Alabama and raised in Massachusetts, was killed by Filipino forces after a long career from 1876 through the Alaska expedition and Manila voyage. First Lieutenant H Y Grubbs of the Sixth Infantry, a Kentucky native, also fell in the Philippines after service in Cuba.
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Fourteenth Infantry
Washington
Bogarilus Eldredge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Tenth Infantry
Alaska
Manila
H.Y. Grubbs
Eixth Infantry
Kentucky
Military Academy
Cuba
United States Volunteer
Philippines
President off for the West two weeks trip
President and Mrs. McKinley with the cabinet except Secretary Gage depart Washington at 9 PM for a half month tour to Chicago and the northwest. The president and Mrs. McKinley proceed to the depot, walking along the train shed as the party boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
McKinley
Gage
West
Chicago
Northwest
Mra. McKinley
Primary for City Officers on Today
Quiety acknowledging a small crowd, the event marks the city officer primary today. A lavish presidential party train departs from Pennsylvania Station, led by the president and Mrs. McKinley aboard Campania with Atlan ti and Ixon cars, Chill and Omena compartments, and the diner Gibbs.
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Pennsylvania Station
Campania
McKinley
Atlanti
Chill
Cabinet
Gilsey
New Bids Sought After Carter Contracts Abandoned
The secretary of war ordered Captain Gillette to advertise for a new Savannah harbor project after canceling Captain Carter s Atlantic Contracting Company agreement. A parallel order went to Captain McKinstry for Cumberland Sound work due to the same reasons.
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Carter
Washington
Secretary of War Today
Gillette
Savannah
Atlantic Contracting Company
McKinatry
Cumberland Sound
Murder Verdict In Mell Killing At Savannah
Savannah October 4 The coroner's jury found that the death of James Buzbee was murder committed by his brother in law W S Mell. Mell's wife testified about a quarrel and threats over church attendance. Mell, a sign painter nicknamed Happy Mell, fired the fatal shot over his wife's shoulder at her brother who had tried to take her child.
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Savannah
James Buzbee
Mell
Deaths of D E Converse and Other Notables in the South
D E Converse of Spartanburg dies at seventy two in Spartanburg SC. He built and owned mills with a $750000 capital and founded Converse College for women, now hosting 500 students from twelve states. Also noted: Edward F Kinchley of Augusta dies of consumption at thirty seven, leaving wife Claire Dempsey and two children. funeral at St Patrick's. Captain Charles S Starke of Mount Gilve GA dies of organic heart trouble. Deputy Sheriff W J Smith of Monroe GA dies of heart trouble. funeral at family burying ground.
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South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
D. E. Converse
Spartanburg
Converse
Swanton
Converse College
Charleston
Edward F. Kinchley
Augusta
Phinizy & Co
Georgia
Claire Dempsey
St. Patrick's Church
Charles
Starke
Mt. Olive
Athens
Charles 8. Starke
Mount Gilve
Andrew J. Cook
Atlanta
James H. Starke
Carter Held For Trial On Writ Of Habeas Corpus
New York October 4 Oberlin M Carter the famed engineering captain faced habeas corpus proceedings after a five year term following a conspiracy to defraud the government conviction. Judge LaCombe presided with Army officials Claus Davis and Burnett present. Carter was represented by Rose and Kellog. The defense argued the court martial lacked jurisdiction over sentence. the government contended civil courts cannot review such actions. The judge reserved decision and ordered Carter returned to Governor's Island custody.
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New York
Oberlin M. Carter
Governor's Island
United States Circuit Court
General Burnett
United States District Attorney
Carter
Abram J. Rose
L. Laffin Kelloge
Rose
Clous
LaCombe
Captain Roberts
Contests Are Up In City Elections As Grady Favored
Campaign heat runs high with seven wards voting today under Australian ballot rules. Key figures include Henry W Grady in the Sixth Ward and Jacob Haas M M Welch in the Alderman South Side race. Polling places listed from Forsyth to Marietta streets with open 7 a m to 7 pm.
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South Forsyth Street
East Hunter Street
Thompson & Ivey's
Butler and Hunter
Auburn Avenue
Marietta Street
Houston and Pryor
Seventh Ward
Caldwell’s Hall
Ty. Thera
South Side
Jacob Haas
M. M. Welch
P. Moncrief
C. A. Barrett
W. M. Terry
G. B. Beauchamp
A. Q. Adams
Tom Fleming
Eirth
Henry W. Grady
J. A. Hutchison
Grady
Executive Committee
Isaac Rteinheimer
J. C Hutt
James L. Mayson
Solomanson
H. D. McCutcheon
G. P. Brtth
Walker Danson
H. A.’ Boynton
W. A. Hansell
Srolerka
T. W. Clower
Harvey Hatcher, Jr
Etheridge
Third Ward
T. J. Buchanan
3.A. Fischer
B. G. Went
Clerks
J. OW. Games
J. L. Masteller
C. BH. McHan
Fourth Ward
W. S. Feathgreene
FR. Mo Shirley
J. H. Conyers
Rodgers
G. W. Colter
R. Harris
W. J. Garner
Rice
Ed Sage
Hardy "Senna
W. T. Winn
Sixth Ward
A. Holbrook
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