Hawkes Claims Heist Story Circulation Bores Media
Hawkes asserts he staged a heist tale and offered it to papers. He states newspapers and the Democratic National Committee rejected the story.
03 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
1
Hawkes asserts he staged a heist tale and offered it to papers. He states newspapers and the Democratic National Committee rejected the story.
Washington dispatch reports Major Hawkes alleging Colonel Heistand guaranteed tariffs could be fixed and cited a plan to bring Mr. Smith of the Insular Bureau into the venture. McIntyre testified about Hawkes negotiations, appointments, and a settlement tied to a civil post, with officials denying binding connections.
In Springfield October 2 Judge Miller condemned police after dismissing twelve loiterers arrested at an after hours saloon. He charged partiality favoring white men over blacks, citing backing from the Law and Order League and the press. Representatives Firey and Oldham attended.
Lexington Ky Oct 2 Arrangements are complete to relocate Colonel Robert Patterson founder of Lexington's log cabin to Dayton Ohio. John H Patterson head of National Cash Register and Patterson descendant bought the house from Miss Ormie Hayes and will set it up on his Dayton estate near the city.
John Most, arrested September 22 at Corona Long Island, was discharged from custody on the charge of violating the penal code section relating to unlawful evidence.
President Roosevelt spurned United States Senator Burton of Kansas and backed John Dean for federal district attorney as Republican factions in Kansas and Mulvane pressed Tracey. The move signals Roosevelt independence from the Senate and hints at broader patronage strategies, with Kansas Republicans urged to align with Roosevelt.
Prince Chun, departing German territory, sent dispatches to Emperor William praising the gracious reception of the Expiatory Mission and Germany’s mercy toward China. He notes hopes for better Sino German relations and a culture exchange. News then reports a German mission station near Tiang-Tong destroyed by rebels. Chinese authorities urged to punish perpetrators. all but one missionary escaped to Hongkong.
Warren J. Lynch assisted Geronimo as the Joint Traffic Railway Association's entire membership was adopted by Apache Indians at the Indian Congress during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo on October 2. The event featured the Apache leader and tribal representatives in a ceremonial recognition.
County chairmen gathered in Bucyrus to discuss the campaign strategy with State Committee leaders. The meeting concluded the party would limit speeches due to funds and focus on organization and turnout while hoping Republicans remain inactive. Kilbourne Colonel Hidy Williams Ex Senator Long attended.
President names Colonel William B Bisbee to brigadier general in the regular army after commendations from Generals Wheaton and MacArthur for service in the Philippines. Bisbee began as a private in 1861, earned brevets for Murfreesboro and Atlanta, served in the Santiago campaign, and sailed to the Philippines in 1899. He will retire January 28, 1904.
Prince Henry of Prussia began a forty five day absence and set out for Russia to visit Emperor Nicholas. Berlin dispatches report the journey starts today as part of a diplomatic goodwill tour.
Milton Jackson sues for vendor’s lien on a city lot Davis bought for $700 but never paid. Goshorn seeks recovery, claiming bondsmen liable since funds were taken while Davis acted as cashier. Bank director notes federal investigation likely as details reveal heavy gambling losses and repeated cash advances.
The Treasury Comptroller sustains the Interior Auditor in disallowing a $441,172 plus interest claim by John A. Rollins and James Gilfillan as attorneys for a Choctaw Nation contract from February 13, 1855. They failed to meet Interior Department contract laws with Indians.
In Lucas County 124 voting booths open Friday from 2 to 8 pm with volunteers in charge collecting subscriptions to a McKinley monument fund. The mayor proclaims a civic holiday as factories close and donations range from schoolchildren to bankers with $1,000 checks. about $20,000 is expected from the 166 precincts.
The Relief sails with Seventh Regiment battalion and a Twenty sixth Regiment battalion to reinforce Samar. A telegram reports heavy losses for Company C Ninth Regiment at Balangiga on September 28 where dawn bell signals drew insurgents from quarters. Insurgents mainly carried bolos with some rifles.
General George M. Sternberg, Surgeon General, praised U S hospital care in the Philippines. He noted about 7 percent sickness, better military hospitals than in the Civil War era, and a near perfect convalescent hospital at Santa Mesa built of nipa.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Durbin overwhelmed with letters and telegrams about the Taylor and Finley requisitions. Officials doubt a decision this week and discuss surveillance by Goebel prosecution detectives on the two Kentuckians.
A typhoid outbreak grows rapidly around Gelsenkirchen Westphalia with cases rising from 687 to 722. An official water works inspection is underway.
Guatemala denounces the commercial treaty with Germany and declares it will cease to be in effect on June 22, 1903. Berlin reports the decision dated October 2.
Lieutenant Doyle, watch officer on the Brooklyn, testifies on July 3 battle maneuvers and log entries. Witness explains turret actions and ship turn with starboard helm as court adjourns for day.
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