Brooklyn's Great Fight Vessels and Fire at Santiago
Washington Oct 26 the court of inquiry heard Schley recount the July 3 battle in which the Brooklyn bore the fire of four Spanish ships and land batteries and maintained distance from the Texas. He described the blue flame of battle, the continuous turn of the Brooklyn and Oregon, and the lethal roar of projectiles as Yeoman Ellis died. The audience filled the room with keen attention as the admiral clarified actions, distances, and prior statements while officials discussed summoning Sampson.
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Washington
Bchiey
Hing
Cerverk
Brooklyn
Rayder
Hodgson
Texas
Oregon
Schley
Ellis
Lemly
Sampson
Rayner
New Richmond to Sue Over Bonded Debt Cancellation
New Richmond plans to sue to recover 921,500 in state funds voted to cancel the citys bonded indebtedness. The measure, supported by lawmakers and approved in principle, faced constitutional questions raised by Attorney General Hicks and later land commissioners, leaving the issue unsettled since the 1899 tornado devastation and the governors approval.
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New Richmond
Likely Mandamus to Force Hog Commission Action
The note indicates a probable mandamus to compel the hog commissioners to implement the law. The action would bring the matter before the Supreme Court on all issues involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suprem Court
Striking Linemen to Return After Central Union Deal
Springfield Oct 26 Electricians and linemen of the Central Union Telephone company end a two week strike over four firings. The company will not recognize the union but concedes other demands, and workers resume duties today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Central Union Telephone Company
Philadelphia Fire Kills Eighteen as Blaze Devours Hunt Wilkinson Building
A massive fire in Philadelphia’s business district killed eighteen people and caused property losses exceeding half a million dollars. Dozens were injured as Hunt Wilkinson & Co. and three malt merchants’ buildings burned, trapping workers amid roaring flames along Market and Commerce Streets.
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Philadelphia
Walt Millon
Hunt, Wilkinson & Company
Uphol Aterern
Commerce Street
Dorothy Kramer
Martha Baker
Margaret Hebden
Susan Gormiey
Harry House
H. A. Sparrow
Charles E. Sparrow
Fred Wittington
Charles Landis
Walter Stearly
J. K. Armstrong
Martha Banks
Mea
Market Street
Hames
Srosens
Fie
Boston May Have Bishop Circumstance Rumor
A Rome letter suggests Shul Moneignur County may be consecrated bishop November 24, the Sunday after the archbishops of the United States meet in Washington. Signal papers authorizing the consecration have left Rome and should arrive soon in his country.
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Boston
Rome
Concentration Call Issued for Samar Islanders
On Samar island residents are ordered to concentrate in towns or be branded public enemies and treated accordingly. Troops are tense awaiting open confrontation as reports tell of barbaric treatment of dead American soldiers by Filipinos.
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Manila
Island of
Samar
Bulgarians Deny Crime In Stone Kidnapping Case
Sofia reports no indication Kidnapper group may be in Bulgaria official denial. Government vows to annihilate the band if it crosses the frontier and will punish Bulgarians found complicit. Public outrage over Bulgaria’s implication in the crime against another state persists.
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Sofia
Miss Stone
Bulgaria
Pan American congress debates yellow fever law and trade
Washington dispatch reports the pan American congress in Mexico City will study a general law to curb yellow fever alongside topics on reciprocal trade, arbitration, extradi tion treaties, and suppression of a brittle. A pan American tribunal for inter American disputes may be created if arbitration is settled.
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Wasington
pan-American Congress
Mexico
Washington
United States
Nebraska Wante Cleveland Address at Lincoln Commencement
Lincoln Neb October 26 The Tabver alty of Nebraska will invite former President Grover Cleveland to deliver the commencement flag address next term.
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Nebraska
Cleveland
Lincoln, Neb
Grover Cleveland
Governor Stays in Oregon City
Governor LaFopllette did not return from the Oregon farm yesterday and officials announced he will remain there over Mondays at least.
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Oregon
LaFopllette
Fatal Tree Collapse Kills Couple in Argille WM
Rev. Daniel Pranz and his wife of Fairview, Kengag, were killed outright when a tree fell in Argille WM. Three others were injured in the incident.
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Daniel Pranz
Fairview
Kengag
Argille, WM
Iowa Captain Williams Accused of Pro Baseball Ties
Minneapolis October 26 The athletic authorities of the University of Minnesota have informed the Iowa authorities that Captain Clyde Williams of the Iowa team who plays there today engaged in professional baseball last summer at Larimore North Dakota under an assumed name. Iowa denies he received money. Minnesota is not likely to pursue further action.
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Captan Williams
Iowa
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Tows
Clyde Williams
Larimore
Uamé
Minnesota
Riots at McKinney Y M C A Sherman Football Game
In McKinney Texas yesterday afternoon a football game between the McKinney Y M C A team and Sherman caused a large brawl. Twenty two players and bystanders fought with clubs until police and deputies restored order. Several players were hospitalized and others were arrested awaiting trial. An additional safety incident occurred in Iowa City when Harold Kerr of Chariton was seriously injured after colliding with an opposing player.
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McKinney
Texas
McKinney Y. M. C. A
Sherman
McKinneys
Iowa City
Qet
Harold Kerr
Chariton
Strong & Winnebags Indian
Parsons
Michigan Authorities Confront Disputed Steam Issue
Michigan authorities confront a tangled dispute over steam power and scheduling. Officials from multiple agencies plan further reviews as the situation unfolds, with stakeholders urging clarity on lines, allocations, and future operations.
Bride Races to Save Husband From Jail in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on October 25 a bride in white rushed a quarter mile to pay off a jail threatening arrest for her husband Frank Cubaza who was seized after a disputed elopement with Anna Multosky. Katie Killen accused him of embezzlement of seven dollars. Cubaza lacked funds but his wife borrowed money from a relative to post the bail and prevent imprisonment.
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Wilkesbarra
Plymouth
Frank Cubazza
Anna Multosky
Katie Killén
Cubazza
Jal
Copper firms curtail output to raise prices in Butte
Butte, October 26. The Amalgamated Copper company will curtail production to keep copper at 7 cents. Anaconda and Heston and Montana mines and smelters have been closed, but suspensions are expected to be temporary. About 5,000 men are out of work.
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Butte
Mont
Amalgamated Copper Company
Anaconda
Heston
Montana
Gard
Yates Urges McKinley Funds
Governor Yut issued a proclamation urging Illinois residents to contribute to the McKinley memorial fund as a mark of esteem for the late president and as a rebuke against anarchy, calling for public support nationwide.
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Chicago
McKinley Memorial Fund
Notable Figures and Engagements Across Erhardt Maps to Loeb
The article notes J Erbardt the German missionary explorer whose 1866 map spurred Burton Boeke and Livingstone to locate Tanganyika Victoria Nyanza and Nyasea. It also mentions Israel Zangwill teaching in Whitechapel and announces the engagement of Katherine Dorr of Buffalo to William Loeb Jr. Loeb rose from Albany stenographer to Roosevelt's private secretary and later vice president.
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Pissionary
J. Erbardt
Burton
Boeke
Livingstone
Erhardt
Victoria Nyanza
Nyasea
Israel Zangwill
Mise Katherine Dorr
Buffalo
William Loeb, Jr
Roosevelt
Mise Dorr
Henry Dorr
Albany
Leed
Capitol
Sovembly
Loeb
Mr. Loeb
Damages Suit Against Armour Stopped in Iowa Court
Sioux City Oct 25 The Ralys Market company of Sioux City sued Armour and Company for 175000 damages in a contract dispute. The case was dismissed at Onawa Iowa as the death of Philip D Armour Jr abated the partnership, leaving the plaintiff without standing in court.
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Sioux City
Ralys Market Company
Armour & Company
Onawa
Iowa
Philip D. Armour, Jr
American Coal Abroad Shipment to Europe Draws Attention
American anthracite coal shipped from Philadelphia arrived in Europe at Stettin and Baltic ports extending to St Petersburg. Observers expect more cargoes to reach Baltic trade routes and anticipate securing market influence in these waters.
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Stettin
Oct
Europe
Philadelphia
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Americana
Will Throw Irishmen Out Chamberlain Tells Why
Edinburgh Oct 26 Colonial Secretary Chamberlain spoke to about 9 000 people denouncing Irish obstruction and proposing rules to curb it He said Ireland’s representation should be reduced noting Ireland had 30 seats too many and that the Irish party opposition posed danger to the empire He warned of harsher measures if Boer resistance continued and drew parallel with cited historic European conflicts
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Edinburg
Chamberlain
Edinburgh
House of Commons
Ireland
South Africa
Great Britain
Messares
Poland
Caucasus
Algeria
Tonquin
Bosnia
Alexander McMillan Dies at 78 in Wisconsin
A. McMillan prominent La Crosse resident former state legislator and ex mayor K Jetty died yesterday at age 78 in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Tobacco men form union in Wisconsin
Janesville Wisconsin October 25 sixty two state tobacco dealers representing nearly every market in Wisconsin met yesterday and appointed a committee to formulate a plan for a state organization. Another meeting will be called soon to effect a permanent organization.
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Janesville
Wis
Wisconsin
Notes on Hammond Packing Co fire and related items
News notes report J Standish of Hammond Packing Co declaring losses may reach a million after a devastating Hammond Ind fire. The steamship Portland arrives with 620 passengers and three tons of gold, much from the Yukon to St Michaela. Telegraph from Kitchener notes Campbell’s column recovered two guns captured at Scheepers Nek. Mentions John E Redmond Patrick A Mc Hugh and Thomas O’Connell in context of national matters.
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J. Standish
Hammond Packing Co
Hammond
Ind
Portland
Yukon
St. Michaela
Kitchener
Campbell
Scheepers Nek
John E. Redmond
Patrick A. McHugh
Thomas O'Connell
Parliament members to visit United States saluted yesterday
At Jackson Michigan Henry Wiseman a Jackson prison inmate confessed to murdering Mrs Even Huse near Royal Oak in October 1900. He claimed the sensational details he gave about William Hale implicating the living woman were true only to himself.
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United States
Jackson
Mich
Henry Wiseman
Even Huse
Royal Oak
William Hale
Roosevelt Arrives in Washington After Connecticut Trip
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 10 30 am from New Haven aboard his special train. He traveled with daughter Milas Alice and a delegation including Hay Cortelyou and Rixey. Security kept guard in Jersey City and at the station, while officials and about 25 to 30 well wishers greeted him.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New Haven
Milas Alice
Hay
Rixey
Cowles
Cortelyou
Barnes
Wickie
Tve
Connecticut
White House
Jersey City
Murphy
Diphtheria Forces Postponement of Oshkosh Wedding
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on October 26 Miss Anna Fisher daughter of Fred Fisher was to wed Fred Zuehlke last night. The ceremony was postponed indefinitely after a diphtheria card appeared at the Isher residence with the victim identified as Hybriddu elect.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Anna Fisher
Fred Fisher
Fred Zuehlke
Isher
Arizona Teacher Married in Wisconsin Ceremony
Arizona teacher Mrs. Willia Alzin of Plainfield Wisconsin married David Kosh a prominent South Dakota merchant at the Methodist church in Plainfield. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Harvey.
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Plainfield
Wis
Alzin
Willia
Adiiona
David Kosh
South Dakota
Harvey
Governor's Grandson Marry In New Jersey Ceremony
Theodora Marguerite Chew daughter of Mr and Mrs Phineas Prouty Chew married William A Barstow son of Frank Q Barstow of the Standard Oil Co and grandson of ex Governor William A Barstow of Wisconsin in South Orange New Jersey yesterday.
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South Orange
N. J
Get
Theodora Marguerite Chew
Phineas Prouty Chew
William A. Barstow
Frank Q. Barstow
The
Standard Old Co
Wisconsin
Bright shoots father in Missouri farm tragedy
Fratricide in Kansas City area reported as Bright fatally shoots his father Alexander Bright on a farm five miles from Tanthe in southwestern Missouri yesterday.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Bright
Alexander Bright
Tanthe
Wisconsin Census Figures Show School, Militia and Voting Ages
The census bureau bulletin reports in Wisconsin 730,685 people of school age, 425,825 of militia age, 570,715 of voting age, and 257,587 foreign born males.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Wisconsin
Train wreck plunges into ditch near Exline Iowa
Ottumwa Iowa Oct 26 a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train derailed two miles east of Exline after 1 AM. The engine and cars plunged 40 feet down an embankment. About thirty aboard. several badly hurt or fatally injured. Names of injured include Mace Seewright Selwright Freeland and Moore among others. Rescue teams from Moulton aided. cause blamed on a torn rail and softened road bed. Exline lacks telegraph service. two bodies lie at bottom of a 40 foot gully.
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Ottumwa
Towa
Chigo
Burlington
Kansas City
Exline
James Mace
Unionville
Wyman Seewright
Lancaster
John Selwright
Mira Sophie Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Limba
George Freeland
Browning
Mes
M. M. Freeland
Moore
Bloomfield
Lows
Brakeman
Snider
Carrollton
Moulton
En Xlaver
Vothire
Eximne
Twivara
Appangise County
Iowa
Canal not open to Foel in Spectator view
London observers debate a future Isthmian canal under U S control. The Spectator argues that once the canal is built and neutral and open to all, Britain would benefit from American neutrality commitments, while warning that wartime enforcement would challenge theoretical juristic limits.
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Foel
London
the Spectator
United States
Great Britain
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