Schley inquiry moves to argument stage as witnesses barred
Washington November 5 The Schley inquiry enters the argument stage after Adm Schley and Capt Sigsbee refined earlier testimony. An attempt to admit two New York reporters as witnesses was overruled. In Chicago Dan Hogan Sr. is killed by his son over alleged brutal abuse. the son claims justification and faces inquest.
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Washington
Adm
Seblon
Behaif
Sigshee
Sehides
Santiago
Mauy
Tseas
Frank BR. Richards
George Lynch
Neaw York
Chicago
Dan M. Hogan
Dan M. Hogan, Jr
Wilmington
Hogan
Train wreck at Bedford injures thirty men
A Monon track collision at Bedford Indiana between a combination passenger and stone car train and the Perry Matthews and Lund Dick stone company quarry train injures about thirty men, with several seriously hurt. Air brakes failed on the passenger coaches, but doctors report no expected fatalities.
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Bedford
Ind
Monon
Perry, Matthews & Lusdick Stone Co
Mono
Indiana
Andrew Lentz
Michael Agnew
Edward Denniston
John Torphs
Freeland
Military academy fire destroys Mont Clair School
Jarvis Wall Military academy near Denver burned to the ground on Monday. The Episcopal diocese of Colorado operated the boys school. Loss estimated at 75 dollars? The building housed 75 students who all escaped. Fire origin unknown but high winds and strong flames hampered efforts. library of Canon Rovers, rector, was partially destroyed. Insurance reported at 40,000 dollars.
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Denver
Col
Jarvis Wall Military Academy
Mont Clair
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Colorado
Denver Fire Department
Canon Rovers
Academy
Lightkeeper and son vanish in Lake Michigan gale
In Kewaunee Wisconsin on November 5 Charles Peterson the government light keeper and his son Rialph encountered a freezing wind and apen boat disaster. Blown from shore at dusk by westerly gales they have not been found despite days of search and authorities fear both may have perished.
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Kewaunee
Wis
Lake Michigan
Charles Peterson
Government Light
Rialph
Fire Ravages Port Huron Grain Elevators
Fire in Port Huron Michigan destroyed two large adjacent grain elevators owned by Getsford Elevator Co. The blaze wiped out 171000 bushels of wheat 90000 bushels of corn and 1000 bushels of oats. Building loss pegged at 125000 with 62000 insurance and grain loss about 175000. A nearby residence also burned.
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Port Huron
Mich
Getsford Elevator Co
Powder Magazine Explosion Wrecks Cars at Williams
A powder magazine of the Santa Fe Pacific at Williams exploded after a spark from a nearby engine switch started a fire. Two thousand eight hundred pounds of powder caused extensive damage to cars and engine with windows, glassware, and doors torn from houses. The engineer and switching crew escaped injury. damage runs to thousands.
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Albuquerque
Santa Ve Pacific
Williams
Militia Professor Maj Dinwiddie Dies in Palmyra Wisconsin
Maj Dinwiddie retired air force instructor and professor of military tactics died in Palmyra Wisconsin on Monday. He taught at Illinois State University from 1877 to 1881, Western University at Mount Pleasant from 1887 to 1891, and the Iowa Normal School for the last decade. Interment will be at Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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Palmyra
Wis
W. A. Dinwiddie
Ilinois State University
Flows Western University
Mount Pleasant
Iowa Normal School
Cedar Fails
Trial of Considine brothers opens in Seattle court
In Seattle, Washington the trial of John Considine charged following an order from Chief of Police Meredith began in the superior court. The joint case of Tom Considine with his brother John had not yet been scheduled for trial.
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Seattle
Wash
Navy
John Considine
Meredith
Superior Court
Tom Considine
John
Tri
Set York University Council Selects Helena AM Committee
The New York university council in its annual session on November 5 selected Helena AM for a committee position. The move reflects ongoing governance of university matters and may influence upcoming academic initiatives.
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York
Council of
Set
York University
Helena AM
Fog Deluges London Halting Traffic Across Britain
A dense London fog shuts down railways and blockades streets, leaving Trafalgar Square and Parliament area scenes of chaos. Omnibuses and cabs jam streets as police struggle to clear traffic, with drivers lost and casualties reported amid unprecedented gloom.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Birmingham
Trafalgar Square
Roosevelt to Vote During Oyster Bay Trip
President Roosevelt and family arrived in New York at 6 20 pm and will vote in Oyster Bay the next morning before returning to Washington. The trip featured a relaxed mood and guarded itinerary with few spectators along the route.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
L. L
Washington
Dle
Steamer Dolphin Brings 130 Passengers to Townsend Officials
The Dolphin arrived from Skagway with 130 passengers, most from Dawson, as river navigation ends for the season. Reports say Dawson is in winter quarters with mining activities preparing for winter.
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Dawson
Townsend
Wash
Dolphin
Skagaway
Transport Warren Sails From Nagasaki With Sick and Prisoners
The War Department reports the transport Warren left Nagasaki for San Francisco carrying 318 sick or insane, 72 naval officers and men, 118 coastals, 23 cabin passengers, and 28 prisoners. The prisoners were moved from the transport Sherman, now detained at Nagasaki by a broken tailshaft.
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Washington
War Department
Warren
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Sheridan
Havana union blocks Tampa striker crew with police escort
In Havana on November 5 the local cigar workers union tried to stop MV Havana laborers from sailing to Tampa to replace striking workers. Police arrested 30 demonstrators and escorted the sailors onto the steamer Florida, which departed for Key West in the afternoon.
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Havana
Union of
Cigor Makers
Tampa
Florida
Key West
Costomban enaboat Darien seized by Panama insurgents
In Panama on November 5, reports say the Costomban enaboat Darien has mutinied and fallen into insurgent hands. The vessel, small in size, operates on the Panama side of the isthmus and is part of the Colombian varying fleet recently acquired.
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Panama
Costomban Enaboat
Darien
Boers Escaped With Two Guns From Genson’s Column
Reports from Victorian dated November 5 state the Boers escaped with two artillery pieces captured from Col. Genson’s column in the recent engagement near Brakenlaagte in the Eastern Transvaal.
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Victorian
Col. Genson
Colmun
Brakenlaaugte
Transvaal
Attell Loses to Forbes in 15 Rounds at West End Club
In St. Louis on November 5, Huarry Forbes of Chitaro defeated Ale Attell of San Francisco after 15 rounds in a fast milling bout at the West End club. The fight went the full 116 rounds as reported.
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St. Louis
Huarry, Forbes
Chitaro
Ale Attell
San Francisco
West End
Fire Devastates Wisconsin Central Warehouse Loss Estimated
Manitowoc Wisconsin November 5 The Sunday night blaze destroyed the Wisconsin Central warehouse and dock property and carloads of flour on track with total losses not to exceed 40000 dollars.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Chile and Argentina Near Settlement Over Strategic Roads
Valparaiso Times correspondent reports the dispute between Chile and Argentina over strategic roads is moving toward a satisfactory settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chile
Argentina
Valparaiso
Times
Santos-Dumont Wins 190000 Franc Dirigible Prize
Paris reports the Aero club committee voting 12 to 9 to name Santos-Dumont the winner of the 190,000 franc prize offered by M Theuteck for a dirigible balloon.
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Paris
The
Aero Club
Santos-Dumont
M. Theuteck
Consolidated Liquid Air Co Incorporation in Albany
Albany news reports the Consolidated Liquid Air Co formed in Albany with New York City offices and 1 000 000 capital in 45 shares. It plans to manufacture liquid air for refrigeration power light navigation medical use and chemical and metallurgical processes. The firm also aims to manufacture ships locomotives automobiles engines elevators and other devices using liquid air for various applications and will operate in America and Europe.
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Albany
N. Y
Consolidated Liquid Air Co
New York City
America
Europe
Blast furnaces idle as coke, rail shortages bite Pittsburg mills
Eighteen blast furnaces in the Pittsburg Mahoning and Shenango valleys are closed or closing due to coke scarcity and railcar power shortages. The suspension will cut pig iron by over 3,000 tons daily and idles about 1,500 workers, with no relief seen and more closures likely affecting independent steel mills.
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Pittsburg
Mahoning
Shenang
Palestine
Jerusalem
High Town
Low Town
Mount of Olives
Zion
Abraham
David
City of
Phoenix Hotel Fire Abolishes Charlotte Hotel
The Phoenix hotel in Charlotte Michigan burned down overnight. Guests were rescued, including Mrs. Jeardesley of St Joseph and Mrs. James Metcalf of Syracuse carried from the third story by ladder. A W Brookins of Tonia was pulled out unconscious and may recover. Loss about 10000, partly insured.
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Charlotte
Mich
Phoenix Hotel
Jeardsley
St. Joseph
James Metcalf
Syracuse
N. Y
A. W. Brookins
Tonia
Adjutant General Corbin Honored by 24th Regiment
Washington November 3 Adjt Gen Corbin received a gold lined silver punch bowl and glasses stamp from officers of his old regiment the 24th who served with him over two years ago before his transfer to the adjutant general department The 24th is now in the Philippines.
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Washington
Corbin
Adjutant General Department
Philippines
Western Jockey Club amends purse rule at meeting
At a board of stewards meeting in Chicago on November 5 the Western Jockey Club struck out the provision that no purse under $300 be awarded at any meeting, amending Rule No. 4 of the steeplechase and hurdle race rules.
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Chicago
The
Western Jockey Club
Government seeks改善 for South Africa concentration camps
London announces Sir Michael Hicks Beach said the government is contacting South African authorities to change the camps situation and improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Michael
Liverpool Report No Fresh Cases of Bubonic Plague
Liverpool report notes no fresh cases of bubonic plague as of November 5, with health authorities monitoring to prevent spread and reassure the public. Medical officials urge continued vigilance and reporting of any suspicious symptoms or exposures.
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Liverpool
Ludington resumes duties as quartermaster general
Washington reports Quartermaster General Ludington has returned to the war department after months inspecting the quartermaster's department in the Philippines. Col. A. S. Kimball, who acted in Ludington's absence, will resume command in New York City over the depot and the army transportation service at that port.
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Washington
Ludington
War Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Philippines
Col
A. S. Kimball
Gen
Tradington
New York City
Quartermaster
Army Transportation Service
Bank Robbery Ends in Double Tragedy at Kennington
In London at the Kennington branch of the London and Southwestern bank a man named Lanscombe shot the cashier dead and then ordered clerks to surrender till contents. A clerk grappled with him, the robber shot himself as escape failed, and another clerk was wounded in the struggle.
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London
Lanscombe
Kennington
London and Southwestern Bank
Vessel Sighted Ashore Near Handkerchief Shoal
A square rigged vessel was seen ashore on Handkerchief Shoal at Chatham Massachusetts on November 5. The bark Benjamin E F Hunt Jr Rossario bound for Boston had been anchored west of Handkerchief Monday and may have attempted to sail and run aground.
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Chatham
Mass
Handerchief Shoal
Benjamin EF. Hunt, Jr
Rossario
Boston
Telegraph operators wage raise on Hazleton division
Announcement from Hazleton on November 5 reports a wage increase of 2.50 to 10 dollars per month for telegraph operators on the Hazleton and Mahoning division of the Lehigh Valley railroad. The raise is graded by location ability and work demand.
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Hazleton
Hazleton & Mahoning Division
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Notable Midwest Insurance Leader Dies in Kansas City
Joseph D. Sutten, a prominent insurance figure across the central west, died in Kansas City at age 56. He previously lived in Michigan and Indiana.
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Kansas City
Joseph D. Sutten
Central West
Michigan
Indiana
Exiled American Journalist Serrings’ Expulsion Lifted
Gerlin reports the order expelling Prussia based journalist Joseph Serrings for alleged decade old military service evasion has been canceled.
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Gerlin
Prussia
Joseph Serrings
Quarrel at Mount ain Park Ends in Fatal Self Defense
In Guthrie Ohio on November 5 Frail Innes and Martin Welch argued over a town lot at Mount ain Park. Innes fired and killed Welch in what is alleged to be self defense.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Mountain Park
Frail Innes
Martin Welch
Innes
Welch
Grain and cattle prices across markets reported
Markets in Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and East Buffalo show varied prices for flour, wheat, corn and oats along with cattle calves hogs and sheep from Nov 4. Notable figures include No 2 red wheat around 74 cents on track and cattle ranges from about 3 to 6 dollars with prime export steers near 5.90 to 6.40 in East Buffalo and Indianapolis reports.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Uicj
Hght
Iess
Indianapolis
Kansas
Pnaick
Jews Throughout History Seek Refuge in Palestine
A long narrative traces Jewish wanderings from biblical times through the Roman era and into the Ottoman period. It notes Zionist hopes, Basle talks, and possible charter negotiations with the sultan for Palestine as a refuge, describing Jerusalem’s ruins, Turk rule, and sites sacred to Jews and Christians.
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Palestine
Basle
Switzerland
Dr. Hoczl
Israel Zangwill
Hocezl
Massachusetts
Egypt
Syria
Jesus
Jerusalem
Abraham
Mosque
Sarah
Jacob
Leah
Edward
Prince of Wales
Explorer’s tale of trunkless body meets skeptic
An explorer recounts his travels and describes finding a trunkless body amid the thickest foliage. A critic dismisses the idea as nonsense, prompting a witty exchange about the improbable discovery and the nature of adventure.
Loaf Talk Echoes in Rural Morning Chorus
In rustic banter, Uncle Zebulon-Hiram enjoys loafing while Uncle Abner looms to loaf. The pair joke about rising early, four o clock, and starting to loaf before breakfast as Puck tasseled their morning routine.
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Zebulon
Hiram
Abner
Puck
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