Court of inquiry resumes as Ramsey joins Schley panel
Washington outlines the reconvened Schley court at the navy yard with Admiral Ramsey replacing Howison. Higginson testifies on coaling at Cienfuegos and messaged signals, while Lord Rosebery dedicates King Alfred in England. Three men killed or injured in a Warren rail collision are reported from Springfield.
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Schley
Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
Benham
Ramsey
Dewey
Advocate Lemly
Navy Department
Howison
Lemly
Admiral Sehley
Kal Schley
Aumber
Ae Higginson
Massachusettes
Cienfuegos
Colon
Moro Castle
Sampson
Santiago
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Admiral Inson
Raynor
Springfield
Mass
Warren
Boston
Albany
Newark Licenses Revoked Over Anarchist Meetings
Newark excise board adopts a resolution warning saloonkeepers against harboring anarchists. John Drowdeski, whose saloon hosted two men linked to McKinley’s assassin, had his license canceled by the board.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey Excises Commission
McKinley
Louis Lewis
Board of Excise
John” Drowdeski
Philippine progress praised during Dietrich Philippines tour
United Senator Dietrich of Nebraska returned from the Philippines with General Corbin and others aboard the Nippon Maru. He reported broad American progress and harmony between Americans and Filipinos, predicting a promising future for the islands. In Canton President Roosevelt told Mrs McKinley that Medical Inspector P Rixey will become Navy Surgeon General after Reypan’s term, with arrangements to care for Mrs McKinley as needed.
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San Francisco
Dietrich
Nebraska
Philippines
Corbin
Canton
Roosevelt
McKinley
Cortelyou
P. Rixey
Navy
Reypan
Secretary of the Navy
Rixey
Presidential Cabinet Holds Somber White House Meeting
The presidential train reached Washington at 9 25 am and President Roosevelt was driven to the White House. Cabinet members who went to Canton returned for a cabinet session at 11 am with Roosevelt presiding. Long may retire within months.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Canton
Aly
Mr. Roosevelt
Secretary Long
Pan-American Exposition Reopens after McKinley Funeral
The Pan-American exposition in Buffalo reopened early this morning after closing Thursday in respect to President McKinley. Welsh day featured Temple of Music ceremonies and Welsh singing. The New York state building hosted the international cattlemen convention and a cattle parade with about 1000 prize winners.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Temple of Music
International Convention of Cattlemen
New York State
Jealousy-Driven Tragedy Ends in Double Death in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois Albert Hinkle a 30 year old laborer killed his wife with a pocket knife then took his own life. He reportedly acted from jealousy and wounded his own throat and wrists before dying.
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Peoria
Ills
Albert Hinkle
Hinkle
Many Mills Running as Tin Workers Hold Out in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on September 20, most combined steel mills have resumed partial operation. Tin workers still push for union recognition, with potential full operation by Monday. Shaffer plans a statement while McKeesport plants run fully and the union dispute lingers.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Continental Tube Mills
Elba Iron Works
McKeesport
Shaffer
Airship Wreck Ends Santos-Dumont Flight At Longchamps
Paris reports detail the near total destruction of M. Santos-Dumont’s airship after a collision with trees at Longchamps. The craft ruptured its hydrogen-filled envelope and damaged the frame, though the aeronaut remained uninjured. He pledged immediate repair and continued experiments.
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Paris
M. Santos-Dumont
Dumont
Parc d
Seine
Longchamps
M. Santos- Dumont
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York Leave Montreal
The duke and duchess depart Montreal for Ottawa at 9 this morning aboard the royal special. A pilot train with Premier Laurier and dominion officials led 80 minutes earlier, as hosts and officials received their warm thanks.
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Montreal
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Ottawa
Laurier
Lord Strateona
Morgan Johnson Found Dead After Last Drink In Lodging House
Fort Worth report states Morgan Johnson aged 45 was found dead at the Santa Fe lodging house after saying this would be his last drink. He went to his room at about 1 o clock after drinking and later took morphine.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Morgan Johnson
Santa Fe
Boiler Explosion Kills Fireman in Rockdale Plant
In Rockdale Texas on September 20 a twin boiler exploded at the water and electric light plant. Fireman Snort Wilson died from scalds and injuries after being hurled across an 80 foot street. Other workers were injured and water supply for fire use is cut off. A prior similar blast occurred October 9, 1897. Loss to the company is estimated at 26000 to 10000 dollars.
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Rockdale
Tex
Snort Wilson
R. H. Ames
George de Board
William, Jones
Charles Fithur
Will Pleasants
Otto Lingert
Anton Strelsky
Goree Not Dead After Apparent Killing by Howles and Son
Guthne Oklahoma territory September 20 R D Goree the man believed killed by Colonel H B Howle and son at McKnight Oklahoma last Saturday is alive. His father and brother took him to Fort Worth to remove a ball from his head. An undertaker who had traveled to the scene found Goree alive and sitting up in bed smoking a cigar after arriving as if a corpse.
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Goree
Mayer Linked to Patrick Murder Case Detained in Berlin
Joseph Mayer, a principal witness in Albert T. Patrick’s murder case, reportedly went to Germany. Berlin police received a request to detain Mayer who was once a clerk in Patrick’s office and held on bail before release.
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New York
Joseph Mayer
Germany
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Mayer
Berlin
Europe
Patrick
Collision damages two engines at Calvert yard
In Calvert Texas on September 20 Houston and Texas Central engines 104 and 43 collided head end as the switch track joined main line. Engine 104 suffered severe damage with eight wheels knocked off and injuries to engineer Callahan and fireman Quinn. Engine 43 was wrecked, moved about five car lengths from impact.
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Calvert, Tex
Houston and
Texas Central
Callahan
Quinn
Body Found in Indian Territory After Wolf Attack
Denison Texas reports a man found near Goodwater Indian Territory with head, limbs and flesh missing. Judge Spaulding and a physician concluded wolves nearly devoured the body. The remains identified as John Jacobs, an elderly Indian man, by clothing fragments.
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Denison
Tex
Goodwater
I. T
Boy Fatally Shot While Portraying President McKinsey
In Mancie Indiana on Thursday 10 year old Omer Pelee died after being shot at Winchester while posing as President McKinsey for Emil Miller who acted as the assassin. The target rifle ball pierced the boy’s stomach as he lay in the role. Authorities report the death is imminent.
Resignations Stir In Hong Kong From Viceroys Tao Mo Lin Ku Yi
Tao Mo and Lin Ku Yi in Hong Kong have forwarded their resignations to Sian Fo and issued a protest against the usurpation of power by anti foreign conservatives.
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Hong Kong
Tao Mo
Lin Ku Yi
Sian Fo
Propeller Hudson crew of 24 reported aboard in Lake Superior
Buffalo report states the Western Transit Line propeller Hudson was crewed by 24 men and possibly lost in Lake Superior. In Volon the gun boat Piazon returns from Bocas del Toro claiming insurgents defeated with 40 captured and the rest fleeing.
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Buffalo
Hudson
Lake Superior
Volon
Piazon
Bocas del-Toro
Edward McNeil Dies After Injury. Suspect Held
Hartshorne Oklahoma Sept 20 Edward McNeil died from a head wound inflicted here John Elsing is in custody following the assault police report says Elsing is under arrest and McNeil succumbed to his injuries at local hospital
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Hartshorne
I. T
Edward McNeil
John Elsing
Debate Moves to Special Committee for State Investigation
Austin reports a sharp senate debate over a plan to form a special committee to investigate all state departments. The House amendment to create the committee passed after critics accused the governor of blocking scrutiny, following contrasting attorney general opinions on the legislature’s power in a special session. The session also addressed a line-item dispute on funding for entomology at the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
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Senate
House
Staples
Paulus
Evans
Fanning
State Entomologists Department
the Agricultural and Mechanical College
Fatal shooting in Houston over land dispute at Masonic Temple
Judge T O Shinn was shot in Houston Thursday evening near the Masonic Temple. He died at 8 15. The shooter, Theodore F Boyd, surrendered to the jail. Shinn alleged in his ante mortem statement that Boyd fired and Shinn had no pistol. The dispute stemmed from a land commissions suit involving Sour Lake land valued about 2000 dollars.
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Masonic Temple
T. O. Shinn
Theodore F. Boyd
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Ashe
Dr. Boyd
Shinn
Harrell
Boyd
Sour Lake
Jury sentences Hudson for murder in Bonham district
In Bonham Texas the jury found R J Hudson guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the killing of his son in law I J Martin near Honey Grove last May. The 74 year old defendant was reported to have shot Martin while he lay on a cot. In Paris Texas Bain Patterson aged 20 died at Bagwell after receiving two blows with a pick handle from another youth the day before.
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Sherman, Tex
Philander P. Muse
Judge Muse
Missouri
Bonham
Tex
R. J. Hudson
I. J. Martin
Honey Grove
Martin
Paris
Bain Patterson
Bagwell
Aged Indiana life convict Terhune pardoned after 55 years
LaPorte Indiana September 20 thirty five years ago John H Terhune a wealthy Anderson citizen helped capture try and convict James McCullough for murder He was given a life sentence Terhune arrived at Michigan City prison with a pardon after serving 55 years of his life term He now believes McCullough innocent and his efforts led to clemency He is now 70 years old.
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LaPorte
Ind
John H. Terhune
Anderson
James McCullough
Terhune
Michigan City
McCullough
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Remains Laid to Rest in Canton After McKinley Funeral
The body of President McKinley was interred in a West Lawn vault after ceremonies at First Methodist Church. The large funeral drew about 100000 mourners from across the nation with President Roosevelt and top officials present. Mrs McKinley could not attend the burial due to weakness as the procession concluded and officials returned to Washington.
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United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
McKinley
Ohio
First Methodist Church
Weat Lawn
West Lawn Cemetery
Army
Navy
Rixey
Roosevelt
Washington
Friends buoyant over Mrs. McKinley health outlook
In Canton on September 20, supporters say Mrs. McKinley is not near collapse and may be spared longer. Dr. Rixey reports she bears up well under her bereavement, sobs occasionally, but remains improving with favorable conditions anticipated.
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Canton
Soba
Mrs McKi’s condition improves after rough journey
Canton Sept 20 Mrs McKi’s condition was more favorable early morning than at any time since her arrival here. Her condition is as good as could have been expected and she secured considerable rest Thursday night.
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Canton
Emma Goldman attends McKinley memorial in jail ward
Emma Goldman attended memorial services for President McKinley in the county jail’s women’s ward. Rev E A Larrabee led 200 prisoners in the service while Goldman remained unmoved and turned from the hymn. Anarchists held for alleged complicity refused participation.
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Chicago
Emma Goldman
McKinley
E. A. Larrabee
Church of the Ascension
Czolgosz
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