Schley inquiry opens with Doyle as first Brooklyn witness
The Schley inquiry in Washington hears James J. Doyle, a Brooklyn watch officer from the war with Spain, as the first witness for Schley. Admiral Evans seeks to correct testimony by presenting a letter about a sensational claim, while Doyle explains his battle log entry changes and the context of July 3 actions.
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Admiral Schley
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Admiral Hivans
Ad Evans
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Admiral Bciley
Mr. Rayner
Mr Rayner
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Lieut Harlow
Sigsbee
James J Doyte
Bciley
Lieut. Doyle
Doyle
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Testimony on Vixen and Schley at Santiago Siege
Witnesses describe the Vixen's role under Commodore Schley during the Cuban campaign. They discuss May 2 to May 31 actions near Cienfuegos and Santiago, log entries, and changes to Harlow notes. The court debates notes’ alterations and the blockade's timing.
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Santiego
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Rayner
Colon
Mr Rayner
Commodore Schley
Grain Dealers Meet Opens Sixth Annual National Gathering
Des Moines hosts about 600 delegates from across the country for the sixth annual session of the National Grain Dealers association in the new Auditorium. Gov. Leslie M Shaw gives welcome. B A Lockwood of Des Moines delivers the opening address outlining the group’s history and scope.
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National Grain Dealers’ Association
Lesle M Shaw
Iowa
B. A. Lockwood
Chicago
National Association
G A. Stibbens
Red Oak
George A. Wella
C. A. Burks
Decatur
Warehouse Fire Destroys Smith Thorndike & Brown Stock
A Wednesday afternoon blaze in Marinette Wisconsin destroyed the warehouse of Smith Thorndike & Brown wholesale groceries and its contents, causing an estimated loss around 200000 dollars.
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Smith, Thorndike & Brown
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Door & Bash’ Company
Second Avenue
Revenge of Angry Mobs in Helena and Shelbyville
Helena Montana October 3 James Edward Brady brutal assault of five year old Ida Pugsley led to a mob hanging Brady from a Haymarket pole. Masked men of about 200 forced jail entry after battering the door then fled after the death sentence. Later two Black youths Jimbo Fields and Clarence Garnett were lynched in Shelbyville for the printer Willy Hart’s murder.
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Ida Pugsley
Haymarket
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Montana Central Railroad
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Shelbyville
Jimbo Fields
Clarence Garnett
Willy Hart
Chesapeake & Ohio
Hart
Lebanon
Yachts Schedule Adjusted for New York Race Series
New York reports that Royal Ulster Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club agreed on race days: October 3 and every following day except Sunday, with a day gap if a contestant declines to start next day. Sunday does not count as the intervening day. Glasgow notes a potential Westcottian challenge if Shamrock II loses.
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Royal Ulster Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
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Westcottian
Dispatches Detail Boxer Uprising and Imperial Moves
Washington confirms a Canton telegram describing Yi uprising in Singling district with fighting, captures, and murders, while German missionaries fled to Hong Kong. Berlin reports Prince Chun praising Germany and China ties as rebels devastate a mission station. Sian Fu court plans to move to Peking with thousands accompanying. foreign officials worry about foreign troops entrapment.
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Hong Kong
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Prince Chun
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China
Germany
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Peking
Sian-Fu
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L Hung Chang
Kai-Yuen-Fu
Governor Odell Refuses to Spare Czolgosz
Albany Oct 3 Governor Odell arrived from Newburg and received two crank letters urging commuting the McKinley assassin Czolgosz to life. He will not interfere and the execution will proceed as law. He notes the body may be buried or surrendered to relatives upon death.
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Czolgosz
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