Court of Inquiry continues as Evans testifies on July 4 dialogue
Washington October 2 The Schley court of inquiry pressed forward with Admiral Evans's testimony and new witnesses. Evans discussed conversations aboard the flagship and refuted claims about Admiral Schley’s supposed attempt to run from action. Witnesses Sigsbee and Becker added details on signals, orders, and memos related to Cienfuegos and Santiago battles.
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Four Memorandum Copies Questioned in Court Testimony
Witnesses described the number of Memorandum copies sent to Commodore Schley. Mr Hanna stated four copies were forwarded, while Mr Rayner would admit only one copy received by Hawk on May 23, 1898. The court adjourned with Mr Becker still testifying.
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Immense Profits Revealed Amid Steel Strike Month
United States Steel reports six months of earnings totaling about 47.6 million after deductions with August earnings at 9.51 million, the strike month, while declaring quarterly dividends of 12.4 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common stock. Directors Schwab and E Shearson noted the large August net earnings.
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United States Steel Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
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Cabinet debates cable to Hawaii Philippines
When five of eight Cabinet members meet in Washington on October 2, they discuss a possible private cable from San Francisco to Hawaii Guam and the Philippines. The issue centers on whether U S authority or encouragement would violate the Paris treaty by affecting rights held by a foreign firm under a prior Spain franchise. Attorney General Knox to draft a statement for the president.
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Paris
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Philippine
Contests Ends In Dreary Sailing Drift Off Sandy Hook
The second international yacht race attempt Tuesday failed as light variable winds left the fleet with a drifting match. About 25 000 observers watched as the two yachts failed to complete half of the 30 mile course in four and a half hours. The regatta committee halted the race with the challenger about a half mile ahead when the gun fired.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Polish Roman Catholic Union Opens National Convention in Syracuse
The Polish Roman Catholic Union of the United States opened its national convention in Syracuse New York with delegates from across the country. After mass at the Polish church Mayor Jins IL McGuire welcomed attendees and Peter Kielbas of Chicago delivered the response noting the Czolgysz crime was not the fault of Polish people. He argued their church loyalty and heritage remain intact despite alleged connections to Czolgysz. Proceedings continued in Polish.
Wall Street Trading Dims Amid AMO Rush and Looming Dividends
Interest in Tuesdays AMO pulls traders from the board room and halves activity. Volume barely reaches 300,000 shares with narrow price moves. Industrials and select rails show exceptions while liquidation in Suwar follows Monday’s sharp drop. Weakness in industrials grows as investors await dividend news and a possible higher United States Steel payout.
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Im Tog Scihog
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Chicago
Seymour Named Governor Candidate At New Jersey Convention
At the New Jersey Democratic convention in Trenton on October 2 Mayor James M. Seymour of Newark was nominated for governor on the second ballot. The turbulent gathering was freer of temper than usual and marked a defeat for Sinita forces. The ticket favored FF G. Young, Robert Davi Soh coundry, and Colonel Elnh, of Essex county. The platform concentrated on state issues and condemned Republican state conduct.
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Trenton
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James M. Seymour
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United States
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Episcopal Conference Opens in San Francisco Today
The general conference of the Episcopal church opens in San Francisco with communion services at Trinity church and runs 19 days. Ninety bishops and about 3,000 clergy and lay leaders attend. Bishop Potter, J P Morgan, eastern bishops arrive as guests. The gathering will consider the Washington constitution draft, canons on marriage and divorce, and church policy toward territories. The presiding bishop will be the bishop of Missouri, the longest serving.
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J. Piarpont Morgan
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Washington
Porto Feeg
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Missouri
Miners Hold Secret Conference Amid Virginia Tensions
Acting representative of the United mine workers from various districts met in Lug Vanwinkle for several days and discussed plans affecting the Thacker district in West Virginia. The character of the proceedings remains uncertain awaiting word to local unions in Indianapolis.
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In Memory of Gallitzin Church Turned Over to Loreto Congregation
Townstown Pa hosts ceremony marking transfer of St Michaels church property to the congregation of Loreto. Attendees include Archbisho p Ireland of St Paul Archbisho p Ryan of Philadelphia Bishop Turvey Altoona Diocese Bishop Heban Scranton and Bishop Shanshane Harrishurs. Mr Schwab accepts gift on behalf of the congregation.
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Charles VM. Schivab
United States Steel Corporaion
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Ryan
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Altoona Hocese
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State Board of Equalization Refuses Railroad Valuation Power
Columbus, D C report that the state Board of Equalization held no authority to increase railroad property values taxed in Ohio. The decision came after a suit prompted by a previous appraisal, with the board’s action opposing an earlier opinion that broadened its taxing power.
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Columbus
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State Board of Equalization
Coal market value dispute reaches 86 percent cited
The report notes a pressment of the meibwads of the tee de raised to 86 percent of their value as shown by market value. It claims present praises are only about 2 percent above, while Mayer Johnson had stated that the grate board could set his demand to compel action to compel full adherence.
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Tuiae
Mayer Johnson
Nomination Papers Filed by Parties for State Offices
Nomination papers were filed in Harrisburg and Trentonburg as parties listed their candidates. The People’s Party backs Nathon L Atwood for state treasurer and Tustus Watkins for supreme court judge. Public Union filed nominations to support Republican nominees Frank Ast Harris and William H Potter. Maxwell Stevenson is named for common court No 5, though he is the Democratic nominee. Municipal League filed papers for Union party state candidates Julee Harman Yerkes for supreme court judge and Elisha A Coray Jr for state treasurer.
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Trarvisburg
People's Party
State Department
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Girard
Erie
Onuly
Tustus, Watkins
Sullivan Township
Tioga
Supreme Court
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Clearfield
William H. Potter
Pittsburg
Maxwell Stevenson
Common Court
Philadelphia
Stevenson
Municipal League
Union Party
Julee Harman Yerkes
Bucks
Rep‘vy
Elisha A. Coray, Jr
Luzerne County
Markets in Pittsburg Wheat and livestock prices noted
The Pittsburg market report lists No 2 red wheat around 66 cents, hay prices from 50 to 15.25, cheese at 13 1/4 to 14 cents, and live poultry and turkey prices. Sheep and lambs show ranges from 0.80 to 7.25, with veal calves quoted up to 7.25 per head. Various regional dairy and meat prices are included.
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Wisconsin
Obituaries and ads mix in small town notice
Joseph Kurtz aged 0 years dies at home from heart failure. Russell Kirk sixteen dies after years of illness and tumor surgery. Ralph Behrent three months old dies at North Mill Street home. Funeral notices set for Saturday and Thursday at 2 pm. Local remedies and ads reference One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitts Little Early Risers at Rider and Snyder stores on Main Street.
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August Behrent
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Advertised Letters at Masgill Post Office October 1
A list of letters remaining at Masgill Post Office as of October 1 includes Miss Laure Tetman, Miss Maggie Tone, Miss Note Scharoun, Mrs GT Miller, Miss Lissie Sullivan, Miss Mila Miller, Mrs Norah Taggart, Mrs J MEN McMahon, Patrick Frageis, Geo Stimon, Clarence Ty Gopp, Win Hadman, T J Lowell, Frank Wheeler, Michael Ausio val, Johan Sehuster, Glaysby Lutealo, Sehtvia Persons. callers for the listed letters are advised to claim at once or face further action. Advertising and remedies are mentioned by Rider & Surder, 12 E Main St. GW Qupples.
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