Witnesses deny Schley testimony in court of inquiry
In Washington on October 31 the Schley court of inquiry heard rebuttal testimony from Captain Charles D. Sigsbee Captain Francis F Chadwick Captain Joseph G Eaton Lieutenant John R Roys and Chief Quartermaster Neil Anderson They testified about the 1898 campaign and events around the July 3 battle including communications about precautionary orders and Schley's conduct New testimony challenged Schleys statements while defense witnesses defended his actions and memory with notes on a conversation aboard the Brooklyn and other ships
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Schley
Advocate Lemly
Admiral Schley
Massachusetts
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Grant
Potts
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Sears
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Sigsbee
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John R. Roys
Neil Anderson
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Associated Press
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Texas
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John H. Roys
Scorpion
McCalla
Nells Andersen
Rayner
Ram
Commodore Schrey
Minister Wu A Clever Diplomat In Trade Plea
Special Despatch notes Chinese Minister Wu pressing the United States to ease Chinese exclusion for boosted trade. He seeks liberal regulations for Chinese merchants, not laborers. Mrs Wu returns with four legation women to join social life in Washington.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
China
Boers to Locate Soon in Wyoming
In Cheyenne an upcoming Boers and Holiday Dutch colony is planned in Sweetwater County. A 300000 acre tract in the Green River valley is set for irrigation with surveys done and construction to start. The project aims to grow beets for a sugar factory and attracts wealthy Dutch settlers.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Hague
Holland
Filipinos Attack U.S. Soldiers in Samar Conflict
From Catbalogan Samar reports say twelve men of Company G Ninth Infantry led by Sergeant Willford were ambushed by 140 bolo insurgents near San Antonio. Two soldiers died two were wounded. fourteen insurgents were killed. Captain Bookmiller recommends Willford for a medal of honor and Privates Swanton and Vero for certificates of merit.
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Catbalogan
Samar
Ninth Infantry
Willford
Basey
San Antonio
Surrender Reported of Cebu Insurgents in Philippines
General Hughes reports the complete surrender of 450 insurgent men and 60 officers on Cebu Island with 150 rifles and 8 brass field pieces. Troop movements into Samar are credited with shaking Cebu leaders and undermining American troop confidence in the Philippines.
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Manila
Hughes
Cebu
Samar
Philippines
Wabash College Professor Retires Over Alleged Double Dealing
Prof W O Emery chemistry professor at Wabash College retires after forced resignation for alleged double dealing with rival firms Indiana Match Company and Standard Match Company Emery held secrets from Indiana Match while also serving as superintendent in Terre Haute and visited under an assumed name He argues he resigned when he learned the Crawfordsville firm was not sold to the trust and denies surrendering any secrets.
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Crawfordsvile
Ind
W. O. Emery
Wabash College
Indiana Match Company
Standard Match Company
Terre Haute
Emery
Crawfordsville
Roosevelt weighs new ship subsidy plans for Pacific trade
President Roosevelt has held talks with Rep Jones and Henry W. Peabody as Congress nears a new shipping subsidy bill. Aims include subsidies for cargo carried and fast mail steamers, shifting support from fast Atlantic routes to boosting Pacific coast and Northwest commerce.
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Henry W. Peabody
Boston
Jones
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Minnesota
Representative Miner
Wisconsin
House
Congress
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Peabody
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Pacific
Far East
Coast
Northwest
Famous English woman dies at age 108 in London
Elizabeth Hanbury born June 9 1793 dies at 108 in London. She was cousin to Sir Thomas Sanderson Permanent Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Sir Percy Sanderson British Consul General New York. Hanbury rose to prominence half a century ago in antislavery prison reform and other philanthropy. She remained able to read and write until her hundredth year, spending her last year largely in bed.
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Elizabeth Hanbury
Thomas Sanderson
Percy Sanderson
New York
Hanbury
Pre Election Attacks On State Officials Labeled Unfounded
Columbus dispatch reports a Cincinnati article attacking State Treasurer Cameron and Attorney General Sheets as unfounded. both deny wrongdoing and defend their actions as lawful and necessary in winding up the Cleveland Security Company.
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Cameron
Columbus
Commercial Tribune
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Cuyahoga County
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Sinks
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Courts of Equity
Portraits Show Time’s Toll on English King
A Philadelphia North American note cites a three year gap between two king portraits. The first photo was taken three years ago and the latest shows time and disease aging the ruler, implying an apparent score years of decline.
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Philadelphia
England
Hanna and Tompkins Address Van Wert Rally
Senator Marcus A. Hanna and Emmett Tompkins drew a large crowd in Van Wert Ohio as they urged reelecting Governor Nash and defended tariff and monetary policy. Tompkins stressed state and national issues while Hanna rebutted criticism and touted Republican prosperity and the Dingley era benefits.
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Emmett Tompkins
van Wert
Tompking
Nash
Bucyrus
Ohio
Tompkins
Dunn murder trial defense opens with general denial
The defense in the Dunn murder case declares Alice Cothrell died a natural death and that she was neither assaulted nor murdered. The defendant testifies he did not see the child and the plan hints that Marie Sampleson may have pushed the child into a cistern.
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Commercial Tribune
FT. Wayn
Ind
Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Noble County
Marie Sampleson
Marie
Anarchist John Most Released on Bond in New York
John Most the anarchist, jailed for printing an article titled Murder vs.Murderer, was freed today on a $1,500 bond and granted a certificate of reasonable doubt in New York.
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New York
John Most
Earl Bealty Remarries in London Registry Office
London October 31 Earl Russell and Mrs. Somerville were married this morning at the Registry office in London forming a new union announced from the capital.
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Earl Bealty
London
Earl, Russell
Mrs. Somerville
French Fleet Returns to Toulon After Mediterranean Demonstration
Paris reports a dispatch stating the complete Mediterranean Squadron returned to Toulon and anchored in the roads after sailing toward Turkey to press France's claims. Admiral Caillard's division may have been countermanded or postponed, suggesting fresh Constantinople news altered plans. Hailebardo, a torpedo boat destroyer, rejoined the squadron after leaving Toulon.
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Taoulon
Mediterranean
Turkey
France
Toulon
Caillard
Constantinople
Hailebardo
Theuadron
Marseilles
Matin
Bryan's Commoner to Aid Ohio Democrats
Columbus Ohio October 31 The Democratic State Committee is notified that Colonel Bryan will advertise his paper The Commoner and distribute today’s issue to precinct township ward and county committee men and Democratic clubs in Ohio. The issue reportedly contains an editorial backing the Ohio State ticket. Bryan says the distribution is his campaign contribution. The Democratic State Committee declined comment on his offer to speak locally.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
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Commoner
Ohio
Ohio State
Foraker Stirs Akron as Mills Burn and Prosperity Roars
Ohio Senator Foraker drew a large Akron audience amid roaring furnaces and busy chimneys. The visit showcased industrial might and proprosperity, with Kilbourne’s Dingley tariff cited as protectionist policy and a sharp contrast to Bryan’s free trade proposals.
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