Adams Out as University of Wisconsin President
The board of regents accepted the resignation of Charles Kendall Adams, citing a heavy loss to education, and adopted a resolution expressing sympathy and hoping for health, with E A Birge serving as acting president. Biographical notes recount Adams's career at Cornell Ithaca and Wisconsin, and possible successors at Cornell and Michigan.
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Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
W. T Vilas
Adame
E. A. Birse
Adams
Europe
Jeremiah W. Jenks
Cornell
Jenka
Washington Land
Uiversity of Michigan
Prealent Angell
Jenks
Kansas
Nebraska
Michigan
Wisconsin
Charles Kendall Adame
Adams Resigns Presidency. Regents Seek Successor
Rumors swirl as Dr. Adams resigns after health and family concerns. Regents Stout Vilas Noyes Kerwin consider a successor, with Dean Birge or ex-Senator W. F. Vilas among names. Adams plans winter in California after a career spanning Michigan and Cornell, noting health and dedication required stepping down.
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Dean Birge
W. F. Vilan
Heir Claims Millions From Late Bishop’s Estate
Agron Horowitz a Polish Jew from Rzymanow Galicia asserts he is the brother of the late Bishop Horowitz of San Francisco. The bishop emigrated fifty years ago to America and died recently, leaving 7.5 million dollars. No heirs were known, and the money is tied up in chancery. Two lawyers are traveling to America to represent Aaron Horowitz in the claim.
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Vienna
Agron Horowitz
Rzymanow
Galicia
Horowitz
San Frantisco
America
San Francisco
Aaron Horowitz
Army officers must educate to lead, says Sharpe amid reform
Washington Oct 10 Major A G Sharpe inspector general Colorado department reports in Brigadier General Mertiem’s annual on army officers promoted from ranks lack military culture. He urges reestablishing schools of application at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley. He cites need for officers to study history and the art of war and criticizes post canteen legislation. Tacoma reports Dr Hiram P Tuttle died suddenly in Tacoma after inventing a high explosive for the Navy.
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A. G. Sharpe
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War Department
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Cuba
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Porto Rico
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Sworth
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Wash
Hiram P. Tuttle
United States Navy
Iowa
Wisconsin President Resigns Over Health Concerns 1901
C K Adams announces resignation as president of the University of Wisconsin citing wife’s ill health and his own need for milder climate. He notes nine years of service, gratitude to the Regents, and asks for relief from duties to pursue recovery and care.
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Cornell
University of Wisconsin
T. O C. Chamberlin
Wisconsin Instituton
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A.S. Barnas
Adama
Hed
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Ithken
Christina
Europe
London
Amelia
France
Stuttgart
Christopher Columbus
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale
David 5. Jordan
Leland Stanford
John J. Keane
Ira Remsen
Johns Soukins
Henry Ware Rogers
Northwestern University
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of Nebraska
Basil J. Gildersleeve
Johna Hopkins
American Historical Association
North American Review
Forum New Englander
Contemporary Review
Manison
Unis
Madison
C.K. Adams
Railway passes to stay in western roads vote
Chicago October 12 big roads vote against abolishing railway passes. Executive officials of western roads met and killed the plan to wipe them out. Nearly all large roads voted affirmatively while smaller lines opposed, the majority against it was decisive.
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Chicago
Deelatve
Lawson Again Winner in Lexington Trotting Futurity
Lawson’s Orford Boy won the two year old trotting futurity at Lexington on October 12 after a hard duel with Grace Eldred. Audubon Boy took the $2,000 Wilson stake in 2:20 pacing, lowering the stake record by three quarters of a second in the first heat. The event record stood at 2.07 percent.
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Orford Boy
Futurky
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Wilson
Audubon Boy
Chadwick testifies on Schley loyalty at court session
Captain F. E. Chadwick, commander of the New York, testifies before the Schley court, describing discussions over a signaling code with Cuban forces at Cienfuegos and his loyalty to the commander in chief. Other witnesses include Marsh from the New York and lieutenants from ships Massachusetts and Marblehead.
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New York
Marsh
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Dewey
Massachusetts
Althouse
Boughter
Marblehead
Galbater Triumphs in 2:20 Trot Straight Heats
Heiratian produced a strong pace as Galbater won the 2:20 trot in straight heats. The victory showcased Galbater and driver team dominance, with Heiratian crediting efficient fractions and clear track conditions for the win.
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Galbater
Double Murder Charged in Illinois Slaying Case
Daniel Fauke was arrested in Grand Forks North Dakota on charges of double murder in Illinois from August last year. Deputy Sheriff Price of Freeport says Fauke forced his way to the Hoffmans’ farm, where John Bobb and his wife were found slaughtered with an ax after the farm had been ransacked and a small sum stolen. Fauke reportedly fled the area and was not located until yesterday.
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Daniel Fauke
Ilinois
Price
Freeport
William Huffman
Tan
Fauke
Hoffman
John Bobb
Fauxe
Germany seeks satisfaction over Porto Cabello affair
Berlin reports Germany repudiates Venezuela’s claim that German actions violated the republic during the October 6 clash at Porto Cabello between the Vineta and Caracas mobs. Germany reserves the right to demand punishment for the guilty and proper satisfaction.
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Porto Cabello
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Caracas
Defaulter Miller Returns to United States
Defaulter Miller from Sandusky Ohio, held by secret service officers, will be sent home today from Havana. He alleges paying $20,000 to the Sandusky auditor to delay a report so he could escape.
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Miller
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Secret Service
United States
Panay Island Rich in Agriculture and Trade Power
Washington reports Panay Island in the Visayas is a rich agricultural and commercial hub. Note its population figures, urban centers like Halle, main exports including tobacco rice and copra, imports of coal and goods, and diverse forestry, livestock, and textile industries.
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Visayan Group
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Iolo
Halle
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Visayas
Manila
Philippines
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Rhode Island
Lolo
Capiz
Iloilo
Ching
Congress Derelict on Rivers and Harbors Declared
Baltimore October 10 The river and harbor congress adjourned sine die after deploring Congress failure to fund river and harbor improvements. Delegates urged national legislators to prioritize expenditures and appointed a committee to present the matter at the next U S congress.
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