Court of Inquiry Hearings On Santiago Campaign Details
Washington witnesses described actions and communications during the Santiago campaign. Admiral Evans Captains Doyle Sigsbee and Toddson testified on maneuvers bombardments and log corrections while counsel debated references to Santiago and Cienfuegos and sought Adm Sampson's testimony.
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Washington
Eraps
Lowa
Santiago
Sehiey
Key West
Adm
Vans
Sehley
Sd. Tle
Colon
Theodore Fpf
Jewell
Minneapoli
Janes M. Miller
Merrimac
Lieut
Hobson
Santino
Evans
Nayner
Schrey
Cealing
Sehiry
Adm. Evans
Rayner
Feans
Schley
Commodore Schley
Dedle
Texas
Gustave E. Becker
Sampson
Sigsbee
Commodore Schiey
Doyle
Lemiy
Mr. Rayner
Sigshee
Diewatde
Commodore Sebley
P Brooklya
Sebley
Sehler
Raxner
Lemly
Hanna
Cervera
Parker
Witter
Naval Department
Adm. Schiey
Mrr. Rayner
Advocate Lemly
Adm. Sampson
Sentiago
Cienfuegos
Commodore Sehlery
Capt. Lemly
Phew
Saummoan
C. W. Dyson
Baresau
Thaymond PP. Hodgers
Towa
Sehrey
Aiben C. Hodgson
Rodgers
Brooklyn
Get
Schley Court of Inquiry
Liedt
Alban C. Toddgeson
Adin
Lemiv
Adm Sampson
Santiaco
Hammer and discus records fall at Inter-state fair games
At Louisville on October 5 under A A U sanction Finnegan of the First American Athletic Club New York set a world hammer record with 170 feet 34 inches and Flanagan broke the discus record with 110 feet 11 inches Both marks topped prior records as spectators watched top athletes compete in ideal weather before about 5000 attendees.
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Louisville
A.A .U
Finnegan
American Athletic Club
New York
Flanagan
Blaze at Tampa Destroys West Tampa Factory
Fire destroyed twenty buildings in West Tampa including the cigar factory of O Halloran and Co with property loss around 100000. Fire was discovered in the large plant as West Tampa water was inadequate and authorities fear incendiary origin amid labor unrest threats.
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Tampa
Fla
West Tampa
O'Halloran & Co
West Taropa
Double Tragedy in Narshall Miss Minnie Hayse Shot by Jealous Sweetheart
In Narshall Missouri on October 4 W M Thomas jealous over his sweetheart Miss Minnie Hayse shot her at her home after finding Arthur Cox there and then killed himself. He had threatened both earlier and reentered the house when Cox left.
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Narshall
W. M. Thomas
Minnie Hayse
Arthur Cox
Thomas
Mrs McKinley Convalesces Cautiously in Canton
Canton Ohio October 2 Mrs McKinley shows improved condition and will not require a physician in constant attendance. Dr Rixeys of the United States Navy who has cared for her for years has left the household, with Cortelyon serving secretary to the sacs Cortelyo re-
Columbia Wins Second Race In America’s Cup Defense
New York Oct 4 Columbia driven by Herreshoff defeated the British Shamrock II by two minutes 52 seconds on a 30 mile course with a 42 second adjustment for sail area and secured a three minute 35 second overall edge in the series. Crowds cheered as bands played patriotic tunes during and after the regatta.
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New York
Herreshoff
Columbia
Whureday
Watson
Shamrock St
Shamrock
King Edward’s Health Update from Balmoral
Reports from London and Balmoral say King Edward’s illness is lumbar pain with no serious danger. Sir James Reid, royal physician, was summoned from Aberdeen and returned to London after visiting the king, who drove out Friday evening.
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London
Scotland
James Reid
Edward
Balmoral
Aberdeen
Miss Helen Long Dies of Pulmonary Trouble in Hingham
Miss Helen Long second daughter of Secretary John D. Long died in Hingham Massachusetts on Friday night after a brief illness of pulmonary trouble that began with health issues during her father’s cabinet service. The family said her health had worsened, and she had briefly stepped into duties during Secretary Long’s term.
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John D. Long
Hingham
Mass
Helen Long
Washington
The Shamrock's Failure at London Yacht Races
London reacts with disappointment over the outcome of the yacht races. The Oct report notes a mood of dissatisfaction as residents and officials reflect on the result.
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London
Dramatic Close to America's Cup Series Amid Victor Yankee Victory
The final races produced a tight finish with the Yankee crew clinching a win by 41 seconds on Lipton's boat after a demanding series. Though defeated, Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock earned high praise as a formidable foreign challenger. The crowd celebrated aboard excursion boats as Columbia hoisted victory flags and the event wrapped with cheers for both sides.
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Sir Thomas
Columbia
Lipton
Shamrock
Erin
América
Kruger Protest to Roosevelt Over Exports and Mediation
Le Petit Bleu reports that Mr. Kruger sent protests to President Roosevelt against exporting horses and mules to South Africa. It also states he did not intend to dispatch a mission to the United States government to seek mediation.
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Brussels
US failures weekly report number 75 falls from prior weeks
New York reports failures for the week numbered 75 against 197 the previous week 177 in the same period last year and 146 in 1899 163 in 1898 the figures show a drop from the prior week with year over year differences noted.
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New York
United States
Lipton’s Shamrock II Loses All Races Amid Disappointment
The Shamrock II failed to win any race sparking public disappointment. Some blamed Lipton’s ambition and business interests while others cited American seamanship and shipbuilding as the decisive edge. The Daily Express proposed a race with Columbia’s crew aboard Shamrock II against Shamrock II’s challenger crew aboard the defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
Daily Express
Morgan
Street Car Traffic Resumed in Pensacola
Street car traffic in Pensacola resumed on Thursday after a weeklong suspension caused by a strike of motormen and conductors. Cars are now operated by the workers who left the Knights of Labor assembly recently.
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Pensacola
Fla
Knights of Labor Assembly
Philippine Murder Soldier Sentenced to Death Paid Penalty
Washington reports Phineas Foutz of Zanesville Died, a soldier sentenced to death for murder in the Philippines, believed by war officials to have paid the full penalty by this time.
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Washington
Phineas Foutz
Zanesville
Philippines
Old Offender Sent Up for Insurance Fraud
In Peoria Illinois on October 5 Charles Reimund alias Robert H Tesley and 28 other aliases pleaded guilty to frauding insurance companies and was sentenced to Joliet under the indeterminate sentence act.
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Peoria. W
Charles Reinmund
Robert H. Tesley
United States
Joliet
Massachusetts GOP Renominates Crane At State Convention
The Massachusetts Republican State Convention nominated a full state ticket led by Gov. W. Murray Crane and adopted a platform of principles. Crane was renominated by rising votes as the convention completed its business in Boston on October 5.
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Crane
Boston
Massachusetts
Murray Crane
Two Trains Collide Near Onward Indiana Fatal Wreck
Four Panhandle freight trains collided near Onward Indiana killing three crewmen and injuring one. Conductor Albert Greeley flagman Thomas Brosius brakeman S A Galbreath fireman John Hutchison died in the blaze. Engineer Frank Patterson survived. Six cars burned, fourth car destroyed, wreck crews battled flames through the night.
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Logansport
Ind
Here
Ailbert Greeley
Thomas H. Brosius
S. A. Galbreath
John Hutchison
Frank Patterson
Weaver
Hartford City
Galbreath
Brosins
Greeley
Hutchinson
Student "Discipined" At Beloit College Outrage
Beloit Wisconsin October 7 A Beloit college preparatory student George F Stockwell was lured from President Eaton's house early Sunday by middle preparatory class members The victim was overpowered stripped and forced to walk in front of about twenty students with switches The clothing was tied to a flagpole and after punishment he returned home to plot revenge This incident crowns a year of class fights with prior punishments limited to marching into town after long drives into the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit,Wis
George F. Stockwell
Beloit College
Eaton
Ben
Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Railway Tracks Joined at Union Station
The Pennsylvania and Fort Wayne lines connected Sunday on the Liberty street elevated structure at Union Station Pittsburg Pa. Oct 7. Over 1,000 workers operated as clock traffic halted. Train No 15 Chicago express crossed the new tracks and trains used the Pan Handle tunnel and Ohio bridge connection. The completion hailed as an expeditious feat.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Liberty Street
Union Station
Chicago Express
Ohio Connecting
Georgia Tech instructor commits suicide at Rock Hill
Tohn Wratt Turner of Rock Hill Ala assistant instructor in the textile department at the Georgia School of Technology died by his own hand Sunday night after taking morphine He telephoned a friend before the act but timely help could not reach him in time
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Atlanta
Tohn Wratt Turner
Rock Hill
Ala
Textile Department
Georgia School of Technology
New US Britain Treaty Endorses Canal Accord
Washington reports the United States and Great Britain reached a canal agreement. The treaty abrogates the Clayton Bulwer pact and will be sent to the Senate for ratification in the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Senate
Missouri Horses Afflicted with Glanders Like Disease
St Joseph Missouri reports thousands of horses in northern counties struck by a glanders like illness causing numerous deaths. The short blast notes widespread affliction among draft and carriage animals as officials seek treatment and containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph,Mo
Missouri
Gebhard Sues for Divorce in Sioux Falls
Fred Gebhard of New York City sues for divorce after taking residence in Sioux Falls. The filing notes his connection to Morris and a BalGaiore locality.
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Fred Gebhard
Sioux Falls
M. D
New York City
Sioux
Falls Astise
Morris
BalGaiore
Wild Race For Life With Fast Wabash Train
Marie and Anna McCauley 15 and 12 escaped death in a perilous drive alongside a speeding Wabash engine near Lafayette Indiana. They guided their father's pacing horse Claymount along a double track as the Pan American special roared by, keeping the horse away from the train using quick steering and calm commands. The girls, daughters of Capt. and Miss Philip McCauley, returned safely after the near miss.
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Lafayette
Ind
Marie
Anna McCauley
Ignatius Academy
Claymount
Capt
Philip McCauley
Stranger Hurls Bottle Through Cafe Window in Indy
A stranger at Monarch cafe refused to pay, assaulted staff, then hurled a catsup bottle through the front plate glass and leapt out, cutting his jaw and scalp. Bloodied, he was pursued, later identified as an insane man who had wandered from the Julietta infirmary and returned there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Monarch Cafe
Julietta Infirmary
Robt Woods named chief engineer for Ft Wayne & Southwestern
Wabash Indiana October 7 Robt Woods formerly of this city who moved to Buffalo ten years ago and served as city surveyor has been appointed chief engineer of the Ft Wayne & Southwestern Railway Co and all lines financed by its capitalists. He will start immediately with headquarters in Indianapolis and will oversee the Ft Wayne & Southwestern Central Traction Co and Shelbyville & Indianapolis among others.
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Wabash
Ind
Robt. Woods
Buffalo
N. Y
Ft. Wayne & Southwestern Railway Co
Indianapolis
Ft. Wayne & Southwestern
Central Traction Co
Shelbsville & Indianapolis
Result of a Feud Near Bloomington
John Cole, a leading farmer north of Bloomington, was shot in the back while returning from town with his daughter. Two miles from home, he is dying. The feud between neighbors sparked the attack. Cole’s sons were white capped and one was imprisoned. The assassin escaped into the darkness.
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John Cole
Bloomington
Blooomington
Ind
Cole
Two Moodwine Boys Help Save Schoolhouse from Fire
Kokomo Indiana October 7 Two boys aged 9 and 7 saved a rural schoolhouse from a fire and captured six tramps who started the blaze after sleeping in the building overnight One boy took a Flobert rifle and another rode away on a horse to summon police who jailed the incendiaries.
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Kokomo
Ind
Jacopb Moodwine
Flobert
Flobert Rile
Indiana pupils urged to donate to Harrison monument
Indianapolis Oct 4 State School Superintendent Jones plans a November appeal to all Indiana public schools asking pupils to donate up to five cents and teachers up to ten cents for the Harrison monument fund.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jones
Indiana
First Snow of the Season in Warsaw
Warsaw Indiana reports the first snow of the season on Thursday forenoon covering the ground to half an inch. It marks the earliest snowfall in 30 years in the area.
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Warsaw
Ind
Powell dies in Newcastle near Gov
Simon T. Powell, of Newcastle Indiana, died October 7. Born in Cambridge City in 1821 he was a close friend of Governor Morton and served as his agent during the Civil War, caring for Indiana soldiers without pay. He leaves a large estate.
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Simon T. Powell
Newcastle
Ind
He S
Cambridge City
Gov. Morton
Train worker killed by switch stand crushing head
Peru Indiana October 5 William Moore a Wabash section man died after being struck by a switch stand while hanging to the side of a moving train. He died within an hour.
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Peru
Ind
Wm. Moore
Snow Depth Reaches Two Inches in Peru
Peru Indiana reports two inches of snow fell on October 4 in the northern district. Local weather notes indicate a light accumulation with spreading cold conditions expected.
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Peru
Ind
Boy Struck By Stone Loses Speech in Indianapolis Brawl
In Indianapolis on a Sunday afternoon, southern city youths stoned each other, injuring several. Fourteen year old Daniel Higgenbotham was struck behind the ear and lost speech though not unconscious. A separate towpath fight left a man named Miller badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel Higgenbotham
Miller
Ghouls At Work In Graveyard Scare
Indianapolis authorities hunted four men suspected of trying to steal or desecrate the body of Ebenezer Perry buried at Center Grove cemetery. John Meyers confronted them after midnight and heard a hostile warning before they fled toward the city. Police were alerted as the ghouls dodged back into Indianapolis.
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Ebenezer Perry
Center Grove
Indianapolis
Ind
Medical Colleges
John Meyers
Perry
Meyers
Shortage Made Good by Bondsmen in Indiana
Fort Wayne Indiana October 5 officials demanded the resignation of County Auditor William Meyer after a shortage of 4954 04 was recovered by bondsmen who had secured the retiring auditor s salary for the last quarter The net shortage was paid to the county and George Ortleib was appointed acting auditor with a low salary while bondsmen recover the balance of their loss
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Board of County Commissioners
William Meyer
Meyer
George Ortleib
Young Farmer Reaches Unstoppable Balloon Ascent
Miracie Indiana October 4 When an aviator failed to make a balloon ascent at the Devstar county fair Frank Touhy a young farmer volunteered He refused the parachute and the airship sped upward then vanished reappeared and Fouhy landed safely He said he did not want to disappoint spectators and claimed the highest ascent ever seen in the region.
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Miracie
Ind
Devstar County Fair
Frank Touhy
Governor Durbin Proclaims Arbor Day Honor
Indiana Governor Durbin designates Arbor Day on October 27 and urges planting trees in memory of President McKinley and in appreciation of his remarks on their beauty. The idea has spread to numerous states as a coordinated tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Durbin
McKinley
Big Well Drilled In Wildcat Territory at Wells County
Hartford City Ind Oct 5 The Dismond Oil Co drilled a well in Wells county with output conservatively estimated at 800 to 1000 barrels The crude oil spouted over the derrick and about 1000 barrels were lost before the well was controlled The site is in wildcat territory and the men work to tame the gush er
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Dismond Oil Co
Wells County
Wildcat
Brush is Better Despite Illness in Cincinnati Club Leader
Indianapolis October 7 President Brush of the Cincinnati club has shown marked improvement after a several day illness though he remains at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Brush
Cincinnati Club
Trotting Association Sets Four Day Breeders Meeting
Terre Haute Indiana October 7 The trotting association announced a four days breeders meeting to begin Tuesday A number of horses were kept from starting for records last week due to cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotting Association
Terre Haute
Ind
The
Rooster Attacks 2-Year-Old Child in Anderson
A bantam rooster attacked the 2-year-old child of Deputy County Clerk Malone in Anderson Indiana. The bird ripped open the child’s cheek with its claws and the mother rescued the infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Malone
Tragic Threshing Accident Takes Kneller Life
Columbia City Indiana October 7 Erven Kneller eighteen feeding a threshing machine was pulled into the cylinder as his left arm was torn from the socket and he died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Erven Kneller
Warehouse Fire Destroys Root Glass Factory Warehouse
Terre Haute Ind Oct 7 Fire at the Root Glass factory Sunday morning destroyed the warehouse and several cars parked nearby. No injuries reported as flames were contained quickly by local firefighters. Authorities investigate cause and assess damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre
Hante, Ind
Root Glass Factory
Resignation of Pastor J F from Main Street Christian
Rev J F, pastor of the Main Street Christian Church in a certain Indiana town, has submitted his resignation effective soon. The article notes his departure and references church leadership forming plans for a transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
J. F
Christian, Arch
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