Schley Court Testimony Reveals Blockade Dispute
The Schley Court of Inquiry heard sensational testimony on October 5 about Sampson’s orders to blockade Cienfuegos rather than Santiago. Schley’s chief counsel cited a letter to prove Sampson sought to blockade Cienfuegos, while Lieut Hodison explained the Brooklyn’s close maneuvering to avoid cowardice amid possible torpedo danger.
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Schley Court of Poquity
Tosh
Ravana
Tiago
Cienfuegos
Girl Dies After Drinking Gasoline Water Incident in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee on October 6, Lillie Pearlman age about to talk asked her sister Dora for water. Dora gave her gasoline from a tank beside a water cooler. Lillie died within twenty five minutes before a physician arrived.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lillie Pearlman
Dora
Lillie
Louis Pearlman
Lille
Tennessee Municipalities Meet in Annual Session
October 17 report of the Tennessee Municipalities League notes the annual session to be held Wednesday with officers led by President Hou James M. Head of Nashville serving as First Vice President Wasstoan of Chattanooga as Second Vice President W A Fowlken Jr of Dyersburg and W D Cameron of Columbia as Third Vice President James W Blackmore of Nashville acts as Secretary and Treasurer.
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Tennessee
Hou
James M. Head
Nashville
J Wasstoan
Chattanooga
W. A. Fowlken, Jr
Dyersburg
W. D. Cameron
Columbia
James W. Blackmore
Sugar price cut sparks refinery move in 114 cent shift
The American Refining Company sets a sugar price change marking 114 cents per pound on granulated sugar. The move signals a notable adjustment in supply costs and market dynamics for the commodity.
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American Refining Company
Jewelry Store Robbed in Paducah with 7000-Dollar Loss
Paducah Kentucky, October 4 3. J Bleisch's jewelry store was burglarized last night. About seven thousand dollars in goods stolen. Burglars were professionals and followed Buffalo Bill Show. They cut the rear window of the safe. Most valuable stock retained in the rear room and later discarded. 150 watches, 1000 rings, and 2000 dollars in diamond pendants taken. No police clue yet.
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Paducah
J. Bleisch
Buffalo Bill Show
Tammany Selects Officers For City Ticket
New York October 8 E M Shepard nominated for mayor W W Ladd for comptroller George M Van Hoesen for president of the board of aldermen at Tammany Hall Grand Central Palace nominating convention The crowd applauded as Richard Croker entered the hall and the Democratic party ticket was set for victory.
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New York
W. W. Ladd
George M. van Hoesen
Board of Aldermen
Lee City
Tammany Hall
Grand Central
Democratic Party
Richard Croker
Presidential succession line per act of congress 1466
The article outlines the presidential line of succession from the vice president to the secretary of the interior. It notes that among current cabinet members only one, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, is ineligible to the presidency due to his Scottish birth.
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Congress
Treasury
War
Navy
Agriculture
Wilson
Scot
Tri-State Medical Society Meets in Nashville Auditorium
The thirteenth annual session of the Tri State Medical Society of Tennessee Alabama and Arkansas opened this morning at the Tulane Hotel Auditorium. The three day gathering is expected to attract about 160 leading physicians and surgeons from the three states.
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Nashville
Ovt
Tri-State Medical Society of
Before Baby Is Born Promises Free Guide
A period advertisement urges expectant mothers to request a free book titled Before Baby is Born from the Bradfield Regulator Co. It promises relief from the dangers of motherhood and offers the booklet to any reader who sends name and address, with Atlanta as the listed location.
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Constan
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
His Opinion of Our Southern Women
Jas Whitcomb Riley is quoted by the Chicago Record Herald discussing southern women and their voices. He attributes softer voices to southern men’s respect and attentive listening, praising southern women as sweet voiced creatures with honey on their lips. He adds northern women as comparable in beauty.
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Jas. Whitcomb Riley
Chicago Record-Herald
North
Sensational shooting in Rutherford County near Trenton
In Rutherford County near Trenton at around 1 AM yesterday eleven shots were fired and by noon the lifeless body of Matthew Wilson was found beside the railroad. He had been shot and his attacker fled after entering his father in law's house where an 11 year old boy was present.
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Trenton
Tenn
Rutherford
Matthew Wilson
Early Saloon Closing Ordinance in McMianville
A local ordinance in McMianville sets saloons to close at 10 PM and prohibits operations before 4 AM. The measure, which takes effect upon passage, repeals all conflicting rules and clarifies enforcement timings for the town.
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McMianville
Questions for a boy at school from Baltimore American
A humorous verse style piece lists era questions a boy might ask about history science and daily life. It surveys curiosity about Julius Caesar Noah’s Ark Moses Thermopylae and everyday items like pencils and oysters with a light moral about study and bedtime.
Statehood for Arizona Convocation to Convene in Phoenix
Governor Murphey issues a semi official proclamation calling a statehood convention in Phoenix on October 26. The Phoenix Board of Trade will cover delegate expenses with representation from each county, aiming for nonpartisan delegations. The governor hopes citizen action will spur Congress to pass an enabling act, though major corporations may withhold aid.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Murphy
Phoenix Board of Trade
Yerkes Calls American Rule for English Railways
Charles T. Yerkes argues English railways must be taken in hand by Americans to avoid mismanagement and wasteful methods. A government railway table for 1900 shows rising expenses with modest receipts and high capital, with dividends at 3.45 percent versus 3.47 in 1899.
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London
Charles T. Yerkes
United Kingdom
Pat and Corkless Bottle Tale in Irish Judge Jest
A Chicago News piece repeats a jest where Pat, unduly familiar with a corkless bottle, gets four nights lodging at city expense. The judge questions Pat about his time in the country and the Irishman responds with humorous misreadings, ending with be careful what you say in court.
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Pat
Erin
Chicago News
Perilous Voyage Reported Off Atlantic City
A fragmentary AP style item notes a mariner and teenager in a fourteen foot boat adrift near Atlantic City New Jersey around October. The report references a captain and a likely rescue or search operation by authorities, with minimal coherent details due to OCR damage.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Mariner
Teen Boones
Episcopal Convention Opens Second Week With Work On Programme
San Francisco October 8 delegates at the triennial Episcopal convention resumed consideration of constitutional amendments in the houses of bishops and deputies. Archdeacon Williams presided at Trinity church service, Bishop Tut tle delivered the benediction, while Daughters of the King met at St Luke s church and the American Sunday School Institute held its first Grave church session. Bishop Nichols welcomed attendees, Whitaker was re elected president, and Rev H Durbin named secretary.
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San Francisco
Trinity Church
Williams
Washington, D. C
Tuttle
Missouri
House of Bishops
House of Demities
St. Luke's Church
Daughters of the King
American Sunday School Institute
Gravechurch
Bishop Nichols
California
Bishop Whitaker
Pennsylvania
H. Durbin
American miners barred from Siberia voyage work
Seattle report from D Evanoff, Russian government representative, says American miners may not mine or work for wages in Siberia. Treasury patrols on the Siberian coast planned next spring to enforce permit only from the Russian government for trade with natives. Also notes Kron Prinz Wilhelm makes fastest maiden voyage from New York to Plymouth in 9 hours 45 minutes off days.
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Siberia
Seattle
Wash
D. Evanoff
Nome
Treasury Department
Siberian
Plymouth
New York
Sandy Hook
Thorong
Hart
Hartings
Ellowas
Philadelphia
Costly yet small favors prompt heartfelt notices
A garbled item notes small acts of kindness and family affection, then shifts to a New York Plymouth travel contrast and a medical ad. It cites Hetty Green's husband Edward H. Green, illness, and family attendance. An editor’s advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for liver trouble and rosy cheeks.
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Elena
Substantiating Prowt and a Bridge Night Convo
Substantive dialogue on luck in cards versus love prompts a casual exchange. Fairehill notes a small win of $2 at bridge whist from Dolly last week, while Beeokly Lay remains unclear.
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Schlesinger
Dolly
New Salt Combine. em al 0, OH) and wil a abe orgie on om
New salt combine reported in Ohio appears imminent as officials announce a major industry consolidation. Details are scarce due to damaged text but the expected merger involves regional suppliers and a possible shift in local prices.
First Snow of the Season Waves Across Indiana
Fragmentary notes describe early snowfall in Indiana on October 4 with mentions of forecast, timing, and a light covering. Details are garbled, but indicate a forenoon period of snowy weather affecting roads and visibility.
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Kentucky
Oliver
Tennessee Farm Wagons
Bale
Seventh St
Bell ’Phone
Sampson
Schley Court of Inquiry
Mayor's Meeting
Paducah, Ky
Tammany
Sona Petia
Johnny
Slate
Mina
John
Julius Casear
Hickjavik
Thermopylae
Arizona
Washington
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
White House
Poser
Episcopal Convention
Uch
Delvantes
Buffalo
Boston
Fourth Ave
Louisville
J. Gates
Gen
Brown
JL. Brown
Sallie Brown
Rte Belum
Bonismine Clay
Chatman
Ites Crawford
F M Danken
Marie Wyer
Mra Levoni
Quince
G 5
Mra
Madi Hawkins
Joe Anna Hardison
Mies T Hsthaway
Banisa
Asa Ing Brother
Hetty Green
Mataty
Harlington
Edward H. Green
Metty Cireen
Bellows Falls
New Salt Combine
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