Sworn confession of payment for false Powers testimony
Finley B. Anderson, telegraph operator and witness in the Caleb Powers trial, files an affidavit denying statements attributed to him. He claims Attorney Campbell and Joe Owens urged a false claim about Powers, and that he wrote and swore to it for money totaling $300 from Campbell and the Goebels.
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Louisville
The
Evening Post
Finley B. Anderson
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Anderson
Powers
Campell
Cincinnati
Campbell
Joe Owens
Barbourville
William Goebel
Mr. Campbell
Owens
Leb Powers
Arthur
Justus Goebel
National population of the United States 1900 announced
The 1900 census records a total U S population of 76 295 220 with 74 627 907 in 45 states. Territorial totals list Alaska Arizona District of Columbia Hawaii Indian Territory New Mexico Oklahoma and others. The 1890 base shows a 10 year gain of 13 225 464 or about 21 percent. New York leads states with 7 268 009. Pennsylvania 6 201 365. Illinois 4 821 550. Ohio 4 157 545. Missouri 3 107 117. Texas 3 046 828. Indiana 2 516 463. Kentucky 2 147 174. West Virginia 958 900.
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United States
Washington
Alaska
Arizona
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
New York
Pennsylvania
Finois
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Annapolis Fencing Team Defeats French Visitors 7 to 2
Naval Academy fencing squad trounced a French Atlantic squadron team 7 to 2 in Annapolis on October 31. The French lineup included Ensigns Roy Franquet and Pertus Cecille and Suchet, while Naval cadets Adolphus Andrews from Texas Lewis McBride from Pennsylvania and Sidney M Hensy of New York formed the winning American trio.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Atlantic
Roy
Franquet
Cecille
Pertus
Naval
Adolphus Andrews
Texas
Lewis McBride
Pennsylvania
Sidney M. Hensy
New York
McKinley Visits Canton Schools and Factory Clubhouse
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley toured Canton on October 31. They stopped at the Cleveland axle works and visited the employer funded clubhouse. The president then met Canton public school principals and teachers.
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McKinley
Canton
Dueber Avenue
Cleveland Axle Works
Judge Day
Coroner Indicted for Malfeasance in Office
Louisville reports coroner Hugh McCullough indicted by the grand jury on four counts accusing him of favoritism toward two undertakers firms in cases of unknown dead and receiving sums from 15 to 40 dollars. He is already under indictment for the killing of George Owen.
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Louisville
Hugh McCullough
McCullough
George Owen
Explosion in Kingston Coal Mine Kills Three in Edwardsville
A gas explosion in No 3 slope of No 1 shaft at Kingston Coal in Edwardsville, Wilkes-Barre area, Oct 31 killed three men and fatally injured six others. The dead are Peter Usovige, Frank MacAlouski, John Dolan. among the fatally hurt were Michael Gatorski, Adam Lotoski, Andrew Ratoukisk i, John Bucho, David Evans. Rescue work was hindered by after damp and a collapsed roof. two rescuers were carried out. Two more bodies, Michael Gulawaehaus and Adam Waynales, were recovered. all missing are accounted for.
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Wilkesbarre
Kingston Coal. Company
Edwardsville
Peter Usovige
Frank MacAlouski
John Dolan
Michael Gatorski
Michael Gulawaehaus
Adam Waynales
General Wilson Relieved From Duty in China
Washington on October 31 reports orders detaching General James H. Wilson from duty as chief of staff to General Chaffee and directing his return to the United States. The government planned to include him in a proposed American commission to negotiate with China, but the plan was abandoned in favor of direct talks through Minister Conger, making his China service unnecessary.
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Wilson
Washington
Peking
James H. Wilson
Chaffee
United States
Conger
General Wilson
China
Ontario and Western collieries resume work after talks
Scranton Pa October 31 eight Ontario and Western collieries resume work. The Forest Mining Company at Archbald near Archbald shows signs of settlement after seven months strike. Superintendent Jones met with a men’s committee and the terms of adjustment were nearly agreed. Green Ridge and Clarke mines also negotiating toward an agreement.
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Scranton
Ontario and Western
The
Forest Mining Company
Archbald
Jones
Green Ridge
Clarke
Boer Women Prisoners Deportations Reported
Cradock Oct 31 The Dutch church remains the only standing building in Bothaville due to British control. More Boer women are deported from Jagersfontein to Bloemfontein where they are imprisoned just outside the city.
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Cradock
Cape Colony
Bothaville
Jagersfontein
Bloemfontein
Pearl Cheney Dies After Suspected Love Affair Shot
In Ashtabula on October 31 Miss Pearl Cheney aged 20 shot herself in despair over a supposed romance. She suffered fatal wounds.
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Ashtabula
Miss Pearl Cheney
Tragic Playground Death in Chicago
Ernest Didier nine died after a six year old named George Waterman struck him on the head with a toy shovel in a sandhouse dispute. The assault occurred in Chicago on October 31. Authorities say the young perpetrator is too young for legal action.
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Chicago
Ernest Didier
George Waterman
Lynching of Suspect After Attempted Assault Near Duke
An 18-year-old negro youth named Abernathy attempted a crime against the adopted daughter of a section foreman near Duke, 16 miles north of Anniston. He was captured within three hours, identified, and lynched.
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Birmingham
Ala
Duke
Anniston
Abernathy
W. N.pson
Republican Parade Draws Large Cincinnati Rally
Cincinnati Republicans held a large parade with fireworks on October 31. Music Hall with 5,000 seats could not accommodate all who wanted to hear Speaker Henderson and Corporal Tanner, causing a large overflow meeting in the adjoining park. London notes Norway to tax evaders of conscription with details at next storthing session.
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Cincinnati
Musichall
Henderson
Corporal Tanner
Will Se ‘Raxen
London
State Candidates All Are Good Men and True
Brief biographies of five Republican Ohio state ticket candidates. The leaders include Secretary of State hopeful Hon. Lewis C. Laylin and others with long records in law, education, and public service. Each bio notes birthplace, career milestones, and war service shaping their qualifications.
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Buckeye
Ohio State
Laylin
Laylin Re-elected Speaker of the Ohio House
The article notes Mr Laylin was chosen by Republican colleagues for speaker and won unanimous support from the Republican minority. In 1891 he received his third nomination as representative, an honor given unanimously. It describes the contest with J F McGrew for the speakership and lauds Laylin as an able presiding officer and a loyal, concise, and forceful legislator.
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House
Laylin
J. F. McGrew
Clark County
Western Reserve
Ohio
The Supreme Bench
The present chief justice of the supreme court of Ohio, Hon. John A.
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The
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court of Ohio
John A
State School Commissioner Lewis D. Bonebrake Renominated
Hon. Lewis D. Bonebrake Republican state school commissioner candidate receives unanimous renomination at the state convention. A product of Ohio common schools, he born August 23 1859 in Blendon township Franklin county. He graduated Otterbein University 1882 and led public schools in Sparta Elmore Athens and Mt Vernon then served as commissioner since 1897. He has made 313 official visits statewide issued revised blanks adopted by US government for Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines.
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Lewis D. Bonebrake
Bonebrake
Ohio Common Schools
Blendon Township
Franklin County
Otterbein University
Westerville
Sparta
Elmore
Athens
Mt Vernon
Ohio
Commissioner’s Office
Association of County Auditors of
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Blackbun candidate for Food Commissioner profile
Hon Joseph E Blackburn born Belmont county June 30 1860 rose from Belmount glass works to foreman and union organizer. He studied pharmacy at Ohio Normal Ada earned a Ph D and entered politics becoming dairy and food commissioner in 1895 reelected in 1898 and now seeks endorsement for continued reforms against adulterated sugars and deceptive practices.
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Joseph E. Blackburn
Belmont County
Belmont Glass Works
Moldmakers’ Union
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Ohio Normal University
Ada
J. D. Blackburn
General Assembly
Goddard Seeks Re-election to Board of Public Works
Hon Charles A Goddard a Republican candidate for re election to the Norwich Vermont board of public works was born on a farm and educated in Vermont Green Mountain schools He served in the Civil War with Company B Sixth Vermont Volunteers confirming his veteran status and local roots May 25 1841 Norwich V I.
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Charles A. Goddard
Board of Public Works
Norwich
Green Mountain
Vermont Volunteers
Hon A Goddard Relocates to Farm Life After Public Service
At war end he joined Hon A Goddard, candidate for Board of Public Works, Ohio, settled in Scioto county farm life. He served two terms as county commissioner and, in September 1887, was appointed superintendent of the Southern division of the Ohio canal. His sound judgment made him a favorite along the canal line and in business. As a board member he proved efficient, and his renomination is a deserved tribute.
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A. Goddard
Board of Public Works
Ohio
Scioto County
Goddard
Ohio Canal
American League Expanding to Philadelphia
The American league will have no opposition in locating a Philadelphia team after a letter from Colonel Rogers to President Johnson endorses a second Philadelphia franchise to boost national baseball interest. In New York a jury found Arthur Harris guilty of second degree murder for killing Patrolman Robert J. Whorpe, an act tied to earlier West Side race riots.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Colonel Rogers
Johnson
Rogers
New York
Arthur Harris
Robert J. Whorpe
Harris
West Side
Bus Car Collision at West Side Crossing Injures 4
A motor car carrying 14 passengers was struck by railway cars at a West Side crossing in Columbus. Four people including the motorman and conductor were badly injured. Michael McDonald a cabman and George Junkerth a merchant were probably fatally hurt as the car was demolished.
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Columbus
Michael McDonald
George Junkerth
Market Reports Show Wide Variation in Grain and Stock Prices
Chicago notes cattle prices across grades from good to prime, with Texas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo markets listing varied steers, cows, calves, and hogs. Wheat corn oats prices given for No. 2 red and No. 2, while Liverpool and Boston reports show wool, butter, eggs trends alongside regional farm prices in mid autumn.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Cleveland
Pittslurg
Canada
New York
Boston
Ohio
Toledo
Mountain House Hotel Burns at Blandford Mass
Blaze destroys the Mountain House hotel in Blandford near Springfield Massachusetts. Loss put at about 50000 dollars with the building reduced to ashes.
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Springfield
Mass
Mountain House
Blanford
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