Schley Inquiry Hears Southerland And Barnes Testimonies
Washington Sept. 30 Captain Mc Calla concluded his testimony as Lieut Commander Southerland and Lieut Barnes spoke. Barnes, cipher expert, argued the May 28 1898 Schley dispatch translation was correct. Southerland described the Eagle’s condition and signaling. The court debated dispatch versions and Sampson counsel applications.
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Washington
Schley
McCalla
The
Marblehead
Southerland
Eagle
Barnes
Navy Department
Department
Harvard
Kingston
Raynor
Cienfuegos
Hanna
Bureau of Navigation
Telegraph Company
West Indies
German tariff debate runs through Berlin and Essen meetings
Berlin reports on tariff discussions show German economists backing export strength as a basis for policy. Essen and other Ruhr chamber groups push for grain duty increases with limits. agrarians and manufacturers clash over proposed import schedules. Roosevelt letter praised by German papers as a step toward friendly economic ties.
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Berlin
Verein Wuer Socialpolitik
Munich
Germany
Chambers of Commerce
Essen
Bochum
Dortmund
Dusseldorf
Duisburg
Maolheim
Ruhrort
Osnabr
Handel Stag
Chamber Commerce and Merchants Association
Central Association of German Manufacturers
Count von Buelow
Deutche Tages Zeitung
J. C. Danley
Allied Agricultural Societies of America
Roosevelt
Hugo Muensterberg
Harvard University
United States
National Zeitung
Erman
Explosion Shocks Armada Burglars Dynamite Post Office Safe
Three burglars raided D. H. Barrows general store in Armada Michigan on Saturday and dynamited the safe. A running gun battle followed with one burglar fatally wounded identified as John Graham whose father lives in Cleveland. The trio fled toward the railroad, escaping after a running fight with deputies at Lenox. They took no money from the post office.
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Graham
Lenox
Cleveland Cruiser Launched at Bath Iron Works
Bath Me Sept 30 Great interest attended the launching of the cruiser Cleveland at Bath Iron Works. The christening party included Miss Ruth Hanna Senators Hanna Frye and Hale and Congressman Littlefield. Miss Hanna broke a bottle of champagne over the bow as the ship slid into the water. An elaborate lunch followed the launching.
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Bath
Bath Iron Works
Cleveland
Ruth Hanna
Hanna, Frye and Hale
Littlefield
Senator arrives with Nome gold and sick in need
Port Townsend washing-ton Sep 30 The steamship Senator lands from Nome with about 50000 pounds in gold and nearly 500 passengers. Officials face a dilemma as sick and destitute Nome residents overwhelm hospitals with no government transport to ship them south. A mass meeting was planned to raise funds for sending the ill out on the last boat.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Senator
Nome
Mney
Decision in King's Case Upholds City Bond Validity
In LaCrosse on September 27 Judge Bunn of the United States court ruled in Samuel J. King versus the City of West Superior that the $700000 bonds are valid. The decision favors the city, with ruling announced by HK Elena anliowad.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Bunn
United States Court
Samuel J. King
City of West Superior
HK Elena Anliowad
Cipher expert verifies Harvard dispatch cipher book translation
Sarene identified the auxiliary cruiser Harvard cipher copy book and confirmed the press copy matches the original dispatch. The lieutenant stated the translation is correct and the cipher words are the same as received by the department. The court adjourned until Monday after a lengthy examination.
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Sarene
Harvard
Schely
Kingston
Washington
New witnesses in Schley court reveal naval dispatch details
Washington reports two new witnesses, Admiral Cotton and Captain Wise, testifying in the Schley court. Cotton described delivering dispatches to Schley aboard the Brooklyn on May 27 and suggested most were for himself. Wise claimed he signalled Cervera’s harbor position, a point later ruled out. Schley named Rayner as his chief counsel to replace the late Judge Wilson.
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Washington
Schley
Admiral Cotton
Harvard
Wise
Yale
Santiago
Key West
Cotton
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Sampson
Cervera
Merrimac
Phillip
the Texas
Mr. Rayner
Wilson
Schley court in session brief amid funeral delay
The Schley court of inquiry met for one hour and three quarters before adjourning to attend Judge Wilson's funeral. Captain Wise testified on pre Santiago actions, Admiral Cotton spoke in recall, and Lieutenant Spencer Wood began testimony. Machinist Gray testified on starboard engines and the Texas's events during the battle.
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Washington
Schley
Wilson
Admiral Schley
Wise
Cotton
Spencer Wood
Dupont
Gray
Texas
Santiago
Admiral Cervera
Sigsbee
Wood
Sampson
Subile
Cienfuegos
Nervous demeanor noted in Admiral Schley during testimony
He described Admiral Schley as nervous and anxious to learn Sampson’s intentions, and stated that the testimony had not concluded when the court adjourned.
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Schley
Sampson
Three Texas Officers Put On Court For Santiago Battle
Washington reports a court of inquiry focused on the Texas during the July 3 1898 Santiago action. Witnesses included Texas officers Commander Heilner navigator Commander Bates chief engineer and Massachusetts executive officer Commander Schroeder. Heilner described the Brooklyn loop and Texas bow encounter within 100 150 yards and a dead stop. Bates testified engines were stopped and Heilner said three miles were lost from maneuvers and some machinery deranged. He deemed Texas in greater danger when Brooklyn crossed.
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Washington
Texas
Santiago
Court of Inquiry
Heilner
Bates
Schroeder
Massachusetts
Brooklyn
Last honors to memory of Jeremiah M. Wilson
Funeral services for Jeremiah M. Wilson chief counsel for Admiral Schley were held at the Church of the Covenant. Honorary pallbearers included Secretary Wilson General John M. Wilson Justice Brewer Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Schley Senator McComas General Sherwin Justice Morris and Justice Bingham.
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Washington
Jeremiah M. Wilson
Schley
Church of the Covenant
Agriculture
Wilson
John M. Wilson
Brewer
Supreme Court
Dewey
McComas
Sherwin
Boston
Morris and Bingham
District of Columbia Judiciary
Death of Judge Jeremiah Wilson Shocks Schley Court
The Schley court of inquiry halted suddenly on Tuesday as Judge Jeremiah Wilson senior counsel for Admiral Schley died in his Washington apartments. Hon Isadore Rayner notified the court, stating Wilson was ill and died at the Shoreham hotel, with funeral attendance to be arranged later. Proceedings paused after the report on testimonies, with Machinist Claxton still testifying when news broke.
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Washington
Schley
Shoreham
Rayner
Admiral Schley
Dewey
Lemly
Bates
Schroeder
Claxton
Texas
Santiago
Wilson
Columbia Wins Closest America's Cup Race
New York report describes the 1901 America's Cup contest as the closest and most soul stirring sail ever, with Columbia defeating Lipton’s Shamrock by a narrow margin. Official corrected times show a dramatic finish as spectators cheered the defender.
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New York
Columbia
Lipton
Barr
Sycamore
College Men Get in a Row at Purdue Fight
A 3 am brawl between Purdue University sophomores and freshmen in Lafayette Indiana left several injured. Edmund Quinn of San Antonio Texas and James Hudson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania were reported fatally hurt amid a late night clash using clubs.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University
Edmund Quinn
San Antonio
Tex
James Hudson
Pittsburg
Low to Accept Anti-Tammany Mayoral Nomination
New York Sept 27 Seth Low said he would accept the anti Tammany forces nomination for mayor and resign as president of Columbia University This likely will be when he is formed to run for the office and lead the reform effort against Tammany Hall.
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New York
Seth Low
Columbia University
Conference in Munich Discusses Policy Change
The German conference on commercial policy featured Walter Lotz, a wealthy figure, debating whether a rise is compatible with current aims. He suggested a response, and the discussion focused on possible adjustments.
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Esday
Munish
Walter Lotz
Germany and United States tariff war feared global risk
Berlin reports discuss Germany’s tariff policies and the push for higher production costs while calling for reciprocal reductions. Prof Schumann argues for six-mark duties with full reciprocity, warning Germany cannot meet every U.S. demand.
From poverty to wealth Major Loree seeks $1,000,000 deal
Chicago September 30 Major John Loree once toured Illinois and Indiana selling patent medicines now age 70, claims a Kentucky and West Virginia land tract he bought after the Civil War is worth a million. Dr John Flood of 354 North Clark Street handles negotiations with United States Steel Corp as the deal nears closure.
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Chicago
John Loree
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
John Flood
North Clark Street
United States Steel Corporation
Loree
Cincinnati
Washington
Jefferson
West
Local Plan to Testify at Two Cemeteries in Monroe
A citizen proposes to testify about the two cemeteries in Monroe Ohio. The note outlines a plan to address community concerns and ensure proper oversight of burial grounds. Local officials have not yet confirmed scheduling.
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Monroe, O
Tramps Gather for Northwestern Weary Fillies Convention
In Kenosha Wisconsin Sept 30 tramps from near and far converge in large numbers for the 16th annual Northwestern Association of Weary Fillies convention. Delegates sell small items like lead pencils and shoe strings to evade arrest. Most are cripples and freight conductors report many rides are being stolen en route to Kenosha. In Racine seven cripples were arrested for vagrancy. none able bodied. The gang says they aim to reach Kenosha and continue their journey gladly.
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Kenosha
Wis
Northwestern Association of
Racine
British naval force concentrates in Persian Gulf
Bombay date line reports a British naval force assembling in the Persian Gulf with three ships already there and three more en route. The piece notes anticipated trouble at Koweyt and cites a Turkish force of 30,000 at Basra under Edhem Pasha, said to aim at Koweyt or to move across Arabia to quell unrest in Yemen.
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Bombay
Persian Gulf
Koweyt
Turkey
Basra
Edhem Pasha
Arabia
Yamen
Striking Chicago Elevating Road Medley of Slips and Delays
About 200 Chicago car men walked out on the elevated road last Saturday night, failing to tie up the line. The strike halted the 1:30 shift, with workers demanding a 2 cent per hour raise. Extra crews were drafted to keep trains running, though regular service remained irregular.
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Chicago
South Side
Fray Ends in Strike Injuries at Canal Dover Duel
Two men injured in a fray during a riv alx non union dispute at Dennison Canal Dover. John O'Neil and other strikers involved amid tense labor action. Canal Dover and Dennison area reports confirm injuries and ongoing tensions.
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Canal Dover
John O'Neil
Dennison
Riot sparks walkout ends with injuries and arrests
Fragmentary OCR note records a riot with about 100 and 50 protesters on a Saturday at mills in Philadelphia, leading to shots injuring Marty McDowell and several others. Officers reported self defense claims and arrests followed as strikers clashed with mil workers.
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Marty McDowell
New
Philadelphia
Czolgosz Sentenced to Death for McKinley Murder
Leon F. Czolgosz is condemned to death by electric chair at Auburn prison during the week beginning October 28. He spoke briefly, claiming sole responsibility and expressing distress, as Justice White outlined the first degree murder verdict and the death sentence.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Leon F. Czolgosz
McKinley
Auburn Prison
Czolgosz
Justice White
Assassin Loses Nerve at Auburn Prison Arrival
Czolgosz reached the state prison in Auburn at 3 AM and collapsed. A crowd of about 200 watched as deputies carried him inside. Once inside, his condition worsened and he was dragged upstairs moaning, then taken to the keeper’s office with handcuffs unlocked.
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Auburn
N. Y
Czolgosz
Man Confesses Fear As He Is Placed In Condemned Row
The prisoner Czolgosz cried out during a new suit of clothes fitting and showed terror as he was moved to the condemned cell. He was examined by a prison physician who noted fright and trembling though he remained somewhat composed. En route from Buffalo he talked, expressed regret for the crime, and claimed no accomplices, saying he was especially sorry for Mrs. McKinley.
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Miane Pue
Czolgosz
Buffalo
Ohio Woman Drowns Herself and Children in a Well
A Ohio tragedy reports Mrs Perry Curtis 38 and her four children Rosa Anna Harry Harold Curtis found drowned in a well at Little York 15 miles south of Cleveland. Insanity relapse followed recent release from Massillon asylum. neighbor Eugene Roberts found the scene while milking cows.
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Ohio
Self
Cleveland, O
Little York
Akron, Bedford & Cleveland
Here
Perry Curtis
Cleveland
Rosa ‘Curtis
Anna Curtis
Harry Curtis
Harold Scudder
Curtis
Massillon Asylum
Eugene Roberts
Roberts
Curtis Farm
Mrs Roosevelt Sets Up At White House As Mistress
Washington on September 27 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt wife of the president took up permanent residence in Washington with her two children a governess and housekeeper occupying the White House for the first time. Colonel Bingham escorted the party to the mansion where President Roosevelt greeted them.
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Washington
Executive Mansion
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Colonel Bingham
Roosevelt
Insurgent Leaders Surrender as Manila Trial Looms
General Isidoro Torres faces a murder case for ordering Corporal Fieldner's death at Malolos. Colonel Atinza and staff surrender to Captain Pitcher. Marinez Amma and Villaluz, last insurgent officers in South Camarines, yield to Captain Williams. Transport Buford floated after grounding off Mindanao.
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Manila
Isidoro Torres
Fieldner
Twelfth Infantry
Malolos
Atinza
Captain Pitcher
Hazzard
Howard
Marinez Amma
Villaluz
South Camarines
Captain Williams
Gates plans new railroad to enliven Midwest routes
Chicago chronicle notes John W. Gates has returned from Europe and signaled a bold launch of a new railroad system. The plan creates a continuous line from West Quincy on the Mississippi to Kansas City and Council Bluffs with lines including Quincy & Kansas City, Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern, Kansas City & Northern, and the Omaha & St. Louis. The project positions Gates to compete with Chicago Great Western and rivals.
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West Quincy
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Chicago
the Chronicle of
John W. Gates
Europe
Mississippi River
Quincy & Kansas City Railroad
Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern
Kansas City & Northern
Omaha
Moves for Corn Corner in Kansas City Market
Kansas City grain traders monitor a suspected corner in the September corn option. L. J. Sidney Smith allegedly accumulation covers contracts amid a 300000 to 500000 bushel shortage in eee corn. The September price rose to 64 1/2 cents, about 8 cents above cash. Smith claims long position cost under 56 cents for most of his holdings.
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Kansas City
L. J. Sidney Smith
Mapa
Smith
Hard Times in Fatherland Labor Struggles in Germany
Washington reports Consul General Hughes notes labor conditions in Germany show scarce work, short hours, and wage cuts in mining, iron works, and machine making. Employment declined 3 percent in July last year and 5 percent this year. Public labor office demand rose with 122 to 161 applicants per 100 jobs. Metal workers face gloom despite some autumn construction hope.
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Washington
Germany
Hughes
Coburg
Japan’s Advice Praised by The Times on China Japan
London editors hail the exchange of messages between the Chinese and Japanese emperors as a pivotal moment in Eastern politics. They note sincere passages in Emperor Kwansu’s letters and credit Japan with steering China toward reform for lasting peace. The Times contrasts Japan’s prudent diplomacy with the earlier neglect by major powers during the Pekin negotiations.
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London
the Times
China
Japan
Kwan-Su
Asia
Bowers
Pekin
Various Local Items Blur Into a Fragmented Ledger
A Potpourri of short notes from Michigan and New York scans shows a range of incidents. A mill plant labor issue in Grand Rapids and a loss of 100.04 dollars surface alongside a Woods Motor Vehicle stockholder action in Chicago. An excursion train quarrel in Missouri ends with a shooting involving a Priest and a Reverend. A New York pastor dies suddenly while serving as moderator of a presbytery. A political movement in New York aims for a third city mayoral candidate with Seth Low named by independents. A Natal invasion worry surfaces as Botha contemplates crossing the Buffalo and Tugela rivers, and a New York court details an estate income ruling for Walter Duryea amid sibling disputes.
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Grand Rapids
Mill Creek Battle Creek
Mich
The
Woods Motor Vehicle of
Chicago
Desir
de Priest
A. Woosengers
Tain Grove
Woody
George T. Purvis
Fifth Avenue
Eral Botha
Buffalo
Tugela
Lyttelton
Eagar Dung
New York Supreme Court
Walter Duryea
Embezzlement Charge Held By North Anson Man Remick
Remick, once town collector in North Anson Maine, to answer embezzlement charges from 1897. He disappeared amid town money troubles. Minnesota judgment favored the town in a separate business dispute. Grand jury indicted him. deputy sheriff located him in Daly Minnesota and brought him back for proceedings.
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North Anson
Remick
Minnesota
Preme
Indi Remick
Daly Minn
Sheriff Hard
Moser heirs v High Coal & Navigation verdict for defendant
Judge Bee instructed the jury in the Moser heirs versus High Coal and Navigation case at Pottsville to return a verdict for the defendant. The dispute centers on ownership of lands in Tampaqua and Power Creek valley valued at about a million dollars.
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Pottsville
Lincoln Burial Plans Move to Final Rest
Springfield reports that Abraham Lincoln will soon be interred permanently as per Robert T. Lincoln’s wish. An excavation 15 feet deep is underway beneath the vault where the body now rests, and this casket will mark the 12th removal of his remains.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln
Theody
Memorial plan to place industrial institute at state university
Columbus Ohio September 26 meeting of citizens formed a committee to devise plans for a memorial to the late president. It was decided to erect an industrial institute on the state university grounds in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Committee of Citizen
Stalt University
Monument Fund Tops 27000 for Harrison Memorial
At the meeting of the Benjamin Harrison Monument association board of directors in Indianapolis the fund was shown to exceed $27,000. The group decided to press immediately the soliciting of subscriptions.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Late Markets by Wiri Chicago
Market notes show flour steady with receipts of 29 cars. Wheat trades light and easier, closing lower. Corn quiet then weak with No 2 yellow about 57 3 4 cents. Oats inactive and weaker, rye and flax quoted, receipts and shipments detailed by commodity.
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Chicago
Cattle and hog prices ease amid slow demand in Chicago market
In Chicago on September 29 cattle receipts were mixed and demand weak. Steers sold mainly at $4.00 to $5.75 for various grade levels, stockers and feeders ranged $2.25 to $4.00, cows $3.00 to $4.75, heifers about $2.00 to $4.25. Hog values rose slightly with heavy hogs $6.80 to $7.25 and lighter types $6.95 to $7.15, while packing hogs held steady. Sheep receipts varied with prices steady to down slightly, with values around $8.00 to $9.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market Report from Chicago Dated Sept 29 19xx
The dairy market was firm with butter and creamery products showing strength. Poultry steady with dressed turkeys priced around 6 to 8 cents, turkeys chic at about 10 percent. Timothy hay valued near 6.45 and Clover near 8.75, rib cuts steady and other items unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Timothy
St Louis Live Stock Market Report Sept 29
Cattle market prices show steers from 3.50 to 6.20, stockers 0 to 2.30, cows and heifers around 2.00, yearlings 3.10 to 4.20. Hogs receipts 5,000 head with prices steady to strong, latest around 6.25 to 7.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Louis
Rege
Minneapolis Grain Prices Reported Hard and Northern
Minneapolis grain market figures show No 1 hard at 71 percent, No 1 northern around 68 percent, with December 6 1/2 and May prices listed. The report reflects early fall trading on Sept 29.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Nort
Northern
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