Schleys Appeal From Naval Court Goes Public
Rear Admiral Schley released to the public on January 29 an appeal to the president protesting the naval court of inquiry findings. The document spans 60 pages and asks the president to approve Admiral Deweys dissent and to set aside the majority opinion. The appeal claims multiple errors by the court.
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Washington
Schley
Naval Court of Inquiry
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Schiey
Admiral Dewey
Remarkable Poverty Stricken Illinois Couple Faces Cold Basements
In Chicago a near centenarian husband and his 100 year old wife live in a Holtage basement amid dire poverty. Valentin Oslick aged 101 on January 6 and his wife near 100 in February had seven children, came from Posen, worked in brick yards and tanneries, and now survive on 30 cents stolen by local boys.
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Holtage
Illinois
United States
Valentine Qslick
Posen
Oslick
Oslicks
Rainsford attacks Fifth Avenue churches in New York
Rev Dr Rainsford denounces the Fifth Avenue churches for locking doors six days a week while preaching on Sundays. Maggie Shafer, missing from Mrs Elliott’s home at 450 KE Vermont St, reappears alive, claiming she visited friends.
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Sexton
Maggie Shafer
Elliott
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Eliott
Champerlain Stomach & Liver Tablets Endorsement
Mr J H Weber a Cascade Iowa druggist notes that sale of Champerlain Stomach and Liver Tablets is strongest among users. He praises quick relief for dull feeling after meals bad taste constipation and loss of appetite urging customers to seek the remedy at local druggists.
Robber Attack Ends in Death of Chicago Youth
Horace Schoder, 17, was found dead behind the counter of the grocery where he worked. A bullet hole in his head and an empty revolver beside him suggest he was slain during a robbery after opening the store. Police seek suspects and motive in the early morning findings.
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Chicago
Horace Schoder
Baseball News Briefs and League Moves
Manchester signs Louis Knall from Indianapolis as a brief baseball note. The Chicago White Stockings are complete. Sammy Strang joins after Cincinnati interest. Henry J. Killilea claims control of the Boston American League club. Eli Zaring suggests NL pattern after the American Bowling Congress in presidential elections and notes a calm, nonconfrontational period among league leaders.
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Sammy Strang
Cincinnati
Henry J. Killilea
Boston
Eli Zaring
National League
American Bowling Congress
Laughenry
Bernard York
Frank Pasdeloup
Charles Ebbetts
Boxing headlines from Louisville and beyond
Ringside notes report Bob Fitzsimmons will referee the Sullivan McGovern match in Louisville. McGovern’s nose operation improved his condition, doctors permitting removal of silver tubes Tuesday. Jim Jeffries announces willingness to fight anyone, any time for any purse. Chicago athletic club moves to enforce contracts with a blacklist led by ten James. Young Corbett to fight the Sullivan McGovern winner within six months. Buddy Ryan and Kid Goulette conclude South Bend interurban carnival with a fifth round finish. Kid McCoy leaves manager Rob Roy for Madeira islands. Orpheum Brooklyn and Fitzsimmons settle a $5000 damage suit after a fall. they remain friends.
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Louisville
Young Corbett
Southern Athletic Club
Sullivan McGovern
Buddy Ryan
Kid Goulette
South Bend
Kid McCoy
Rob Roy
Madeira Islands
Orpheum Theater
Brooklyn
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Prison Break at South Malster Jail Ends in Wounding
142 inmates attempted to escape the United States jail in South Malster Iowa on Monday night. Guards shot Nicholas Woolridge charged with murder and Charles Carter charged with peddling whisky as prisoners rushed the railing. Woolridge and Carter were wounded in the legs, and the others retreated back to their cells after pleading for mercy.
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United States
Liberty
Nicholas Woolridge
Charles Carter
Train Strikes Funeral Party in West Hammond Killing Three
Mrs Mary Rolek of South Chicago returning from her child’s burial was killed when a Michigan Central train struck a closed carriage at a West Hammond crossing. Two friends perished and a fourth member suffered probable fatal injuries. The dead are Mary Rolek 21 Joseph Bojak ? Joseph Swizek 26. Injured include John Leschner Jos Pizmah driver and Al Pavelik undertaker.
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Chicago
Mary Rolek
Neral
Joseph Bojak
Joseph Swizek
John Leschner
Jos. Pizmah
al Pavelik
Princess Rio De Rias Dies in Simferopol Poorhouse
Princess Rio De Rias once a famed beauty at Napoleon III's court died in Simferopol's poorhouse a few days ago. She received a pauper's funeral.
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Rio DE Rias
Simferopol
Rias
Napoleon
Amusements and Plays Tied to New York Stage Buzz
The piece surveys Anna Held touring New York audiences as she heads out for dates, notes the red barn melodrama at length with Glenn mill, and highlights Lucille Saunders and the four Probyn sisters in vaudeville. It also covers Nina Farrington’s jewelry theft, the Lilliputians at Park, Whittaker and Lawrence melodrama, Irwin’s burlesques, Carl Armbruster and Pauline Cramer Wagner talks, Ian MacLaren adaptation Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush, J. H. Stoddart and Miss Irma LaPierre in English drama, and critiques pace and humor of Lachlan Campbell portrayal.
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New York
Nina Farrington
Ian MacLaren
Bonnie Brier Bush
J. H. Stoddart
Irma LaPierre
Stoddart
Lachlan Campbell
Jan MacLaren
Mr. Stoddart
Feather Bed Theft Spurs Domestic Row After Short Marriage
Four year age gap cited as feather bed theft prompts dispute between Mrs Bolz and her husband. She recalls EF urged meat supply wife to cook. he objected and left. She seeks the feather bed as the main grievance. They were married three months ago.
Track Talc and Derby Plans Stir Early Racing News
The article notes top horses at Oakland and a sole winner at New Orleans on Tuesday while a crowd gathers at Stot Springs to bet. Joe Ullman plans a $500000 book on the American derby as racing dates and grand circuit stops from July through September are announced. Harry Lewis’s betting spree at Oakland ends with credit refusals. Isidor Kendall dies after a whisky intake from a toothache. a McKinley birthday event is planned by the Martin Delaney WRC at Indiana Ave.
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Will of Henry Barnard Probate. Children Get Five Each
The estate of Henry Barnard a former Indianapolis junk dealer was probated in Kokomo Indiana on Tuesday. His 50 000 estate goes to his second wife while his four children receive 5 each. The children intend to contest the will. Barnard declared he started with nothing and his offspring should too. Neglected colds may lead to graveyard deadlines. Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup is advertised as aiding vigor.
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Apolis
Barnard
Fires Destroy Homes Across Indiana Towns
In SCOTTSBURG E P McCaslin farm residence burned on Tuesday with a loss of 800 dollars and 400 dollars insured. In WESTFIELD Dr Z H Fodren residence destroyed by fire Tuesday with a loss of 2000 dollars and full insurance. In WABASH Samuel Sholty farm residence valued at 2500 dollars burned Tuesday with 1500 dollars insured and Jasper Brewer's house in South Lagro township also burned with a 1000 dollar loss and 500 dollars insured.
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Westfield
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Wabash
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Jasper Brewer
Lagro
Bargains on Jersey Calf Gasoline Stove and Engines
A local column highlights affordable items with good value including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove and gasoline engines offering readers practical buys and savings.
Homes on Easy Payments promotion in The Sun
A two page Sun feature highlights flexible payment options for home purchases, detailing installment plans, eligibility, and contact points to arrange financing.
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