Schleys Testimony Under Cross Examination At Inquiry
Washington October 28 Adm Schley resumes testimony in the courtroom inquiry with Admiral Dewey reminding him of the oath. The cross examination by Judge Advocate Lemly and Hanna follows Rays questions about conversations cited by navy witnesses, including talks with Evans of the Iowa and Sharp of the Vixen. Attendance remains large as the proceedings continue.
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Washington
Schley
Admiral Schley
Rayner
Judge Advocate Lemly
Strength of Our Army Dominant in 84 513 Force Report
Lieutenant General Miles reports the army totals 84 513, with 33 878 in the United States, 43 289 in the Philippines, 4 914 in Cuba, and remaining in Porto Rico, Hawaii, China and Alaska. He expects Philippine forces to shrink and opposes artillery corps reorganization. He endorses regimental structure and notes the canteen abolition has not harmed and is beneficial overall.
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Washington
Miles
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
China
Alaska
Two New Witnesses in Rice Murder Case
New York prosecutors report two additional witnesses for the Albert 7 Patrick murder case. The DA will notify Patrick counsel that trial may begin the first week in December and may seek transfer to the Supreme Court criminal branch. One witness, a Texan and distant relative of Jones, recently returned from Europe.
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New York
Albert 7
Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Valet Jones
Europe
Jones
Supreme Court
Supreme Court orders $100 filing for charter amendment
The supreme court grants a mandamus against J A Todd secretary of state to file a railway charter amendment for a $100 filing fee. The state had claimed $3800. the court rules that amendments not increasing fees by more than $100,000 may be filed for $100. Secretary of state must accept $100. The second item notes slow negotiations over the Danish West Indies sale influenced by a member of the government.
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Austin
Supreme Court
St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company of Texas
J. A. Todd
Secretary of State
Copenhagen
Sweeney
United States
Danish West Indies
Royal family linked to business interests in island sale agitation
In Austin on October 28 Adjutant General Scurry says he has heard nothing of trouble at Saint Augustine and that rangers have not been asked for as agitation to delay or block the transfer of the islands continues.
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Austin
Scurry
San Augustine
Auburn Prison Prepares for Czolgosz Execution
Auburn prison officials finalize plans for the execution of Leon F. Czolgosz with Warden J Warren Mead naming experienced assistants. Extra guards surround the condemned cell as authorities tighten security and monitor trains amid fears of potential violence. The prisoner remains largely silent and aloof, declining to see visitors.
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Auburn
N. Y
Auburn Prison
Leon F. Czolgosz
J. Warren Mead
Electrician
Davis
Czolgosz
Mead
Filipinos Treacherous Captain O Connor Describes Samar Massacre
New York October 28 Captain E S S O Connor a former New York National Guardsman and veteran of the Forty sixth volunteer infantry discusses the Samar massacre. He says the Filipinos are treacherous likening them to natives but noting their capacity for betrayal and their skill at playing the amigo. He recalls a barber Lorenzo Mariano who feigned loyalty while feeding insurgents and betraying soldiers.
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New York
8S. S. O’connor
New York National Guards
Philippines
Voluntee
Infantry
Ninth United States Infantry
Samar
Ninth Infantry
Manila
Lorenzo Mariano
Modder River Fight Inquiry Promised by Government
London October 28 The government has not yet announced an inquiry into military operations at Modder River despite earlier promises. No further details have emerged on the investigation or its timing.
War inquiry promise resurfaces over South Africa campaigns
In England a renewed push for an official inquiry into the Modder river and Natal campaigns gains attention as parliament nears session. Recent Buller revelations prompt calls to include allegations against British officers regarding treatment of soldiers.
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South Africa
Modder River
Natal
England
Buller
Trade edict bars settlement of expelled congregations in Turkey
A Constantinople dispatch reports a new trade rule prohibits settling any religious congregations expelled from France into Turkish territory. The move affects refugee groups and raises questions about asylum and regional religious rights.
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New York
Constantinople
Turkey
France
Four Room House and Two Lots on West Side
Two properties on the west side of town: a four room house with two lots, well and stable, priced at $650 with easy terms. Also a six room house with one lot four blocks from Main Street, brick cistern, priced at $1250. Two lots with an old five room house in the southwest part, price $300. Also other city property.
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Ain Street
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Grand Opera House
Alvin Joslin
Hicher
J. W. Batts
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