Trial Opens Over Samar Wilderness Order Gen Smith Court Martial
Manila trial opens on Gen Jacob H. Smith accused of conduct prejudicial to good order. Gen Lloyd Wheaton presides. Col Charles A Woodruff, defense counsel, seeks to simplify, admitting Smith ordered Major Waller to kill and burn, aiming to make Samar a wilderness and targeting all males over ten years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Lloyd Wheaton
Charles A. Woodruff
Waller
Samar
Drowned crew of Barklow near Put-in-Bay
The Barklow schooner from Marine City foundered in Lake Erie half a mile from Put-in-Bay. Captain Robert Pardy of Marine City, his wife, and sixteen year old Alexander Morris drowned. Mrs Vardy’s body washed ashore at Put-in-Bay. Dick Burk of Port Huron survived and was brought to Sandusky by lifesaving crews. Captain Pardy and Morris bodies unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Barklow
Marine City
Lake Erie
Put-in-Bay
Robert Pardy
Alexander Morris
Dick Burk
Port Huron
Captain Pardy
Young Morris
Vardy
Fire destroys Custar Ohio town of over fifty thousand loss
Custar, an oil town of 500 people twenty miles north of Findlay, Ohio, was wiped out by a fire. The origin cannot be learned because wires are burned and communication is cut. A high wind hindered efforts to save the town. Aid came from surrounding towns but failed. Loss will exceed 50,000, including nine stores and numerous homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custar
Findlay
Ohio
Ex Secretary Morton Dead
Hon J Sterling Morton former Secretary of Agriculture died at Lake Forrest home of his son Mark Morton after weeks of gradual failing illness He was brought from Nebraska City Nebraska for medical care with no improvement before death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Chicago
J. Sterling Morton
Lake Forrest
Mark Morton
Nebraska City
Neb
Beef Trust Targeted by Washington Investigation
Washington special Second Vice President J A Hoffman of the Retail Butchers and Meat Dealers association says officers will be summoned to Washington to aid any government beef trust inquiry. He claims the beef trust is responsible for the current high meat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Washington Special
J. A. Hoffman
Retail Butchers’ and Meat Dealers’ Association of America
Washington
Three men die of gas in hotel room at Coney Island
Frank Miller George Moore and Frank Halster were found dead from gas asphyxiation in a room at Peterson's hotel in Coney Island. The accident appears likely and all three men, about 39, had traveled from Buffalo to work with the "Trip to the Moon" exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
George Moore
Frank Halster
Peterson’s
Coney Island
Buffalo
Fire wipes out Herkimer Kansas town center
Reports say Herkimer Kansas housing and business structures were destroyed by a fire. The loss includes the St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad station and all town buildings, leaving about 500 inhabitants in a devastated community. There is also a Montana gold find claim with ore samples valued at 50 to 28 000 per ton.
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Herkimer
Kan
Erkimer
Ijlerkimer
St. Joseph
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Montana
Sandy Creek
Madison County
Mont
Butte
Meyer
Obituary: James Atwell Ex-Prisoners of War Leader Dies
James Atwell 63 longtime G A R figure and president of the Ex Prisoners of War Association died at home 4218 Fifth Avenue Oakland Pa after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and three adult children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Atwell
Ex-Prisoners of War Association
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Berry Howard Acquitted in Goebel Murder Case
Frankfort Kentucky jury finds Berry Howard not guilty of complicity in the Goebel murder case. The trial's verdict ends the long legal battle surrounding the alleged involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Howard
Frankfort
Howard
Goebel
Four Die in Explosion at Shenandoah Powder Works
An explosion at the Shenandoah Powder works Krabs Station Penn results in four fatalities with only one body recovered. Investigating officials report a catastrophic blast in a building section of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Powder Works
Krabs Station
Penn
Buffalo special failed attempt to blow Niagara canal power
A thwarted attack aimed at destroying the canal supplying water power to the Canadian side Niagara Falls plant. The Canadian facility would compete with an American power producer. Soldiers Come Home reports the Grant transport arriving from Manila in San Francisco with 1,619 aboard including Twelfth Infantry and four Casual companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Republicans Nominating Convention Nominates State Officers
Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis to name state nominees headed by Daniel E. Storms for Secretary of State and Albert J. Beveridge as permanent chairman. The convention featured speeches by Beveridge and Fairbanks, with tight contests for Attorney General and other statewide posts. The ticket was largely chosen by acclamation with some ballots required for Attorney General, Clerk of the Supreme Court, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The meeting adjourned after a lengthy afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Storms
Ehalarts
U. Hill
Atte Eg Charles
Mr. Miller
Willis
Blatchley State Statistician
Benjamin FP
Johnson
Supreme Court
John H. Gilbert
Cees D
Robinson
William J. Henley
James B. Black
Daniel W. Comstock
Ulrich Wiley
Frank
Roby
Robert A. Brown
Public Instruction
Cotton
Indfianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis
J. P. Goodrich
W. A. Tippin
John B. Cockrum
Albert J. Beveridge
Theodore Hough
Will
Beveridge
Fairbanks
United States
Senate
General Assembly of
Wairbanks
Republican Party
Buffalo
Hemenway
Overstreet
Landis
Frederick Dandis
Marcus A. Hanna
Lafayette
John H. Gillett
Hammond
Appellate Court
W. D. Robinson
Princeton
William J. Wuenly
Rushville
James D. Black
Richmond
CO. Z. Wiley
Fowler
Frank S. Roby
I. A. Cotton
Newcastle
Indiana Republicans Endorse Roosevelt and Cuba Policy at Session
The Indiana Republican convention adopted a platform reaffirming support for President Roosevelt and his policies. The body praised his leadership after the Philippine and Cuban affairs, urged vigorous enforcement of anti trust laws, and backed construction of a US ship canal while promoting self government for the Philippines and closer US-Cuba relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Indiana
Cuba
United States
Republic of
Atlantic
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Islands
List of Indiana fairs with secretaries named
Secretary Downing at the State Board of Agriculture provides a full list of Indiana fairs this year with dates and secretaries. Entries include Vincennes July 4 5 James Milthouse and many others such as Madison July 22 25 C D Wimball, Brazil July 5 6 W I Zimm erman, Terre Haute August 11 16 C K R Duffin, Indianapolis notables and a statewide spread through September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Downing
Vincennes
James MilTouse
Marion Driving Association
C.D. Wimball Madison
C. R. Johnson
Hwagerstown
Bowman
North Vernon
F. N. Naver
Ikokomo
A. Ti. Leach
Brazil
W. I. Zimmerman
Danville
C. F. Bowen
Qswood
R.A. Creigmile
Frankfort
Asa H. Bariden
Newcastle
W. L. Risk
Fairmount
C. A. Sfteteber
Lawrenceburg
Tl. L. Nowlin
Logansport
Y. J. Tomlinson
Terre Haute
C. KR. Duffin
Bainbridge
A. Ry
Allison
Winchester
Canaday
Lebanon
Riley Hauser
New Harmony
George «. Taylor
Rumelton
CG. S. Campbell
Rockport
James A. Payne
Flwood
Frank
de Llarity
Bridgeton
CG. W. Bell
Corydan
Twell
J. F. Richardson
Crawfordsville
W. FF. Hulet
Columbus
Ed Redman
Middletown
F. A. Wisehart
Valparaiso
J. W. Valladay
Indiana State Fair
Chas. Downing
Huntingburg
H.C. Robert
Huntington
A. L. Beck
New Carlisle
A. H. Compton
Laporte
J. B. Bowell
Chrisney
J. P. Chrisney
Decatur
T. H. Harris
Rochester
F. F. Moore
Coyington
Ross de Haven
Kendallville
J. 8
Conlogue
Ft. Wayne
G. V. Kell
Portland
J. Y. Ashcraft
Bourbon
B. W. Parks
Angola
Orville Goodale
Bremen
James M. House
Just Demands Sympathetic View On Street Car Strike
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes residents asking for support if the street car strike includes heated cars and a seat for every passenger. The brief comment shows public sentiment favoring fair treatment and improved transit comfort during a labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Knox moves to prosecute beef trust in Chicago suits
Attorney General Knox orders Chicago suits against packers accused of controlling the beef trust. District Attorney Bethea will file injunctions under the Sherman act with William A. Day aiding. Prosecution aims to halt restraint of trade and may seek damages threefold for injured parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Chicago
Bethea
William A. Day
Department of Justice
Beef Trust
Washington
United States
Wilson
Feely
Chicago Stock Yards
Congressional action on Philippine govern bill and budget items
Senate debated the Philippine civil government measure while the House rejected omnibus claims worth 2.8 million and sent the bill to conference. West Point improvements were trimmed to 5.56 million, and military academy funding reduced to 2.0 million. Conferees were named on river and harbor and oleomargarine bills as urgent votes advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Rochembeau
Washington
Military Academy
West Point
London
Feely
South Africa
Messrs
Burton
Ohio
Reeves
Lester
Rawlins
Committee On the Philippines
War Department
McMillan
Elking and
Berry
Harbor Hill
Warren, Mason and Teller
House
Philippine Committee
Philippines
Agricultural Committee
Fox
Garfield’s Son Nominated for Civil Service Post
The Ohio Senator James Rudolph Garfield son of President Garfield was offered the civil service commissioner role by Theodore Roosevelt. Garfield, a Williams College and Columbia Law School graduate, has served as State Senator and practiced law with his brother in Cleveland. He resides at Mentor with his mother and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Civil Service
Theodore Loosevelt
James Rudolph Garfield
Garfield
Gare Leld
Williams College
Columbia Law School
Cleveland
Mentor
River disasters recalled in tall riveracity of past flames
A retrospective recalls multiple river tragedies from the United States and America steamers near Madison Indiana, with fifty two burned and drowned. the Maggie Byer explosion near Brooksburg Indiana killing fifteen. the Elanora Carroll fire at Louisville. the State of Missouri fire on the Ohio at Cloverport. the Belmont drowning at Henderson. the John E Speed fire at Louisville with all safe ashore. Pope Leo to issue document on Catholic growth in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
City
Pittsburg
United States
America
Madison
Ind
Maggie Byer
Brooksburg
Elanora Carroll
Louisville
State of Missouri
Ohio River
Cloverport
Belmont
Henderson
John E. Speed
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Ohio
Washington Notes on Labor, Shows, and Diplomacy
Labor leaders oppose a merged commerce and labor department and push for a separate bureau. The second annual automobile show opened under Gen. Miles with many famed machines on display. President Roosevelt will speak at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30. Capt Detchemendy seeks recognition for his unit’s role in capturing papers tied to Aguinaldo. Sir Richard Stewart arrives in Washington as Britain’s representative to study horse imports for the South African War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Gen
Miles
Roosevelt
National Cemetery
Arlington
Geo. Detchemendy
Twenty-second Infantry
Root
Aguinaldo
Richard Stewart
Great Britain
United States
Trade Review Notes Broad U S Economic Activity
R. G. Dun weekly review reports vigorous activity across sectors. Trade, manufacturing, agriculture, building and transport show gains with 6.9 percent higher railway earnings year on year and 16.3 percent above 1900. Iron, steel and pig iron demand remain strong with premiums for immediate delivery. Cotton, woolen, footwear and grain markets show mixed but active trends. Failures rise to 261 in the U S and 24 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Boston
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Market Report From Chicago To Cincinnati Grains and Livestock Prices
A long list of regional market quotes shows cattle hogs sheep and assorted grains from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Detroit and New York. Prices are given per unit with variations by class and quality for each city. An associated note reports a $50 000 capital chartered company to bore for gas at Cottonville Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York
Cottneyville
Kan
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Ribune
Batesville, Ind
D. McCallum
Lanwiched
Senator Beveridge
Congress
Committee On Resolutions
As. Franklin
W. 8. Young
Newton
Thomas Shultz
Tos. Heavi
Atty. Gen. Knox
Coreress
McCumber
Committee On Manufactures
William Ludlow
Brownlow
Tennessee
Lessler
Cochran
H. C. Smith
Hitt
President Garfield
Leo
TE Markets
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