Close to the Chief The Special Grand Jury
Henry N. Stoltenberg Sullivan's stenographer is released after failing to provide usable testimony. Master in Chancery Thomas Windes confronts barriers at the State's Attorney's office seeking Stoltenberg. police remove him amid tense scenes. Other witnesses, including E J McArdle and Otto Erickson, are questioned as indictments loom on Cronin jury conspiracy claims.
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Alexander Sullivan
Cronin Jury
Naw
Crand Jury
Curiaco
Henry N. Stoltenberg
Longenecker
Cronin
Graham
Hanks
Fred Smith
Thomas G. Windes
Grand Jury Room
Star Chamber
Loogenecker
Stoltenberg
Windes
State’s Attorney's Office
Mr. Windes
Hutchinson
Henry Stoltenberg
E. J. McArdle
McArdle
Grand Jury
Edward Honagland
Jerry O' Donnell
Otto Erickson
C. Jevne & Co
Chief Hubbard
Cox Successor Nominated At Tammany Convention
A special telegram from New York reports the Tammany Convention in the Ninth District nominated Amos Prevage to succeed the late Cox. Julius Harburger urged national attention to the deliberations while M. F. Holahan and others paid brief tributes. William Cummings lauded Cox’s leadership and backed the slate, as the assembly approved the choice amid a confident tone for New York’s political prospects.
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Julius Harburger
Tammany Convention
Ninth Congress
Cox
Amos
M. F. Holahan
Harburger
Stackler Association
Sista Cateet
Cummings
William Saloon
Fourteenth
Carlisle
New York
Operg Roesch
City of Washington Returns to Port After Cargo Slip
Aboard the steamer City of Washington bound for Havana and Mexican ports with 35 passengers, a port list worsened after leaving Sandy Hook. Captain Reynolds reassured passengers as deck cargo was shifted and barrels of potatoes slipped. The ship anchored at quarantine overnight and docked for restowage, with a potential sailing planned for tomorrow.
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Washington
New York
City of Washington
Sandy Hook
Havana
Mexican
Reynolds
Wall Street
Retinoi
Iain Reynolds
Highwayman Captured in Mill Point Express Robbery
Detective John Sullivan of Memphis arrested Jim Abercrombie in Vernon near Rab E Burrrows home for the masked hold up at Mill Point Lamar county ten days earlier. About $5,000 was stolen after the express agent was forced to surrender the funds. Detective Sullivan believes he has a solid case despite no money recovered.
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Fatos
Bimemingham
Ala
John Sullivan
Memphis
Jim Abercrombie
Mill Point
Lamar County
Mill Eeay Express
Abercrombie
Rabe Burrows
Vernon
Sullivan
Water famine threatens Southern Minnesota crops and stock
In St Paul General J H Baker warned of a looming water famine in Southern Minnesota as Blue Earth and Minnesota rivers run at record lows. He cited widespread drought affecting farmers, with stock and crops suffering from the scarcity and long travel distances for water.
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Minnesota
St. Pau
J. H. Baker
Blue Earth County
St. Paul
Blue Earth
Ripperlike Murder Drives Ottawa Area Into Alarm
Ottawa reports a gruesome discovery along the Murray canal near Trenton. A young well dressed woman’s mutilated body was found in a shed. a missing leg noted, a head exposed, and a crude warning placard posted, suggesting enticement and murder.
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Ottawa
Murray Canal
Trenton
Jack the Ripper
Protestant Jury Faces Irish Courtroom Turmoil
In Maryboro County Donegal the Crown moves to empanel a Protestant jury for Father McFadden’s trial. Catholics are excluded from the jurors, sparking protests and a police crowding order as tensions rise over potential riots and witness detention.
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Lowpos
County Donegal
Ireland
Father McFadden
Maryboro
Ores
Martin
McFadden
Mente
Crown
Dublin
Prayer Book Changes Stir Episcopal Convention Debate
In New York on October 17 the Protestant Episcopal Convention debated a bishops approved prayer book change. Confusion rose as Mr H H Handling of Missouri urged fewer revisions while Mr Davis Sessums of Louisiana complained the house misunderstood the issue. The amendments proposed by the committee were adopted and the house adjourned.
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Protestant Episcopal Convention
New York
Mann
Missouri
Davis Sessums
Louisiana
Ums
H. H. Handling
Huntington
Germany Refuses to Recognize Samoa King Election
The North German Gazette reports Germany will not recognize Matanfa as Samoa king, a move that shocks Samoa watchers. Washington and London fear a wider refusal by treaty powers, while Minister Phelps avoids interviews yet cables Washington. He told Dispatch he has written to the German Foreign Office on the issue.
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Beeruix
Gazetts
Germany
Matanfa
Samoa
Gagette
Malietoa
Matessa
Phelps
Man in Indianapolis Trials Slashing Wife in Courtroom
Henry Smith a huckster faced charges for threatening his wife's life in Justice Judkins court. He drew a knife and lunged at Mrs Smith near the jugular, then tried to stab again before the judge intervened. The wife collapsed unconscious and Smith begged to cut his own throat. Jealousy sparked the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry Smith
Squire Judkins
Unclear OCR item from Washinetox about urgent office retile
Fragmentary notice from Washinetox dated October 17 reports a pending decision affecting the office of a commissioner. The brief mentions an imminent action within 24 hours and references an associated game or meeting.
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Washinetox
Commissioner of Seven
Dhs Apgame O
Conn
Ws A
Hartranft Dies After Silent Final Hours in Norristown
Major General John F. Hartranft ex Governorship of Pennsylvania died at his home at Main and Franklin avenues Norristown after a two week decline from uremia pneumonia and malaria. Family and close friends surrounded him as he grew weaker and the end came peacefully at noon.
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John F. Hartranft
Pennsylvania
Norristown
Main and
Franklin Avenue
Hartranft
Read
Dr. Read
Hartranft and Fort Steadman Heroic Roles in Civil War
The article recounts Hartranft's actions across battles from Rappahannock to Antietam and Fort Steadman, noting his rear guard duty, stubborn defense at Chantilly, bridge assault at Antietam, and the claim of a glorious victory at Vicksburg. It credits his division with breaking the Confederate cordon and capturing the city.
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Hhis
Coun Cochuthin
Hartrant
Rappahannock
Bull Run
Hartranft
Ferrero
Reno
Chantilly
Jennera Gap
Antietam
Sylvania Court House
Fort Steadman
Vicksburg
Hartrantt
Steadman
Lincoln
Death of General Hartranft Leaves Pennsylvania in Mourning
The General died after a gradual decline at his home with family present. His son Samuel Hattranft witnessed the scene as others gathered and the funeral was planned for Monday with full military honors at Montgomery Cemetery. Hartranft’s career spanned Auditor General Governor and National Guard command. He was married to Eadle Douglass Selby. six children were born, four surviving.
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Samuel Hattranft
Sheridan
Sylvester Bounnaffon, Jr
Hartranft
Mblican
Norristown
Montgomery Cemetery
Ors
Aft
Pennsylvania
Deat
Philadelphia
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Eadle Douglass Selby
Sketch of the Dead General John F Hartranft Career
A biographical sketch outlines John Frederick Hartranft born in New Hanover township Penn in 1827 son of Samuel E and Lydia Pip. He trained as a civil engineer and lawyer before the Civil War, led the Fifty first Regiment for three months then for three years, fought at North Carolina coast, and earned promotions on General Franklin's staff.
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John Frederick Hartranft
New Hanover Township
Monterey County
Penn
Heo
Samuel E
Lydia Es Pip
Marshal Be
Norristown
Harrisburg
Fifty-first
Bull Run
Hartranft
Franklin
North Carolina
Oke Island
Artranft
Camden
Flag at Half Mast Honors Governor Hartranft
The Capitol flag was placed at half mast today in memory of Governor Hartranft as of October 17 in Hagenssau ng.
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Hagenssaunrg
Capitol
Hartranft
Delegates at Maritime Conference Dress Plain for Business
Washington October 17 members of the International Maritime Conference arrive in somber civilian attire. Key speakers include United States delegate Goodrich and British representative Hall with Norway and Sweden to join later. The day centered on revised rules to prevent collisions at sea based on a Treasury circular from 1887 with future votes and committee actions planned.
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Washington
International Maritime Conference
Mesars
Goodrich
United States
Hall
Oth
Admiralty
Norway
Sweden
United States Treasury Department
Pension Boss Rivalry Delays Harrison Pension Chief Nomination
Washington dispatch reports a bitter clash over the race for Commissioner of Pensions. Assistant Secretary Bussey seeks the post, while General Bussey and allies press to remove James Tanner and reshape the Pension Bureau. Intrigue centers on loyalties to Secretary Noble and the President, with looming investigations and possible retirements.
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DiPatch
Washington
Harrison
Commissioner of Pensions
Bussey
Interior Department
Noble
Pension Bureau
James Tanner
Sanne
Pry
Sematary Bussey
Pension Office
Tanner
Carspan
Smith
Kentucky
Bussey Defends Pension Decisions And Board Workload
General Bussey Assistant Secretary of the Interior explained that public offices rely on others to draft decisions. He said he reviews and instructs, withdraws and substitutes reasonsed rulings, and acts in accordance with law rather than reversing Mr. Tanner’s orders to favor him. The exchange centers on whether Board of Pension Appeals writers influenced Bussey’s decisions.
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General Bussey
Tanner
Ner
Pension Bureau
Riachery
Noble
Russey
Newex
Washington
Board of Pension Appeals
Bussey
Wise
Cabinet Urges Early Fiscal Year 1900 91 Expense Estimates
Washington October 17 At a cabinet meeting Secretary Wiedom urged colleagues to send in department expenditure estimates for the fiscal year 1900 91 These estimates are normally forwarded to the Treasury secretary around this date and are critical for budget planning prior to the year end.
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Washington
Wiedom
Secretary of the Treasury
Senators Quay and Cameron Fight to Block President's Son
Washington dispatch reports Senators Quay and Cameron challenging the White House effort to appoint Walters as Surveyor of the Port and instead backing the Philadelphia Mint chief to replace Daniel M. Fox. Protest mounts against favoritism tied to the President's son and his college mate Walters, while Leland returns discouraged but hopeful for a stronger Senate confrontation.
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Quay
Cameron
Disratch
Washington
White Home
Philadel Mint
Daniel M. Fox
Walters
Russell Harrison
Annes
Chester County
Leland
Vanis
Pittsburg
They Own More Than Half The Tank Cars Of The Country
Washington October 17 The testimony closed today in oil cases before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The argument paused to hear more testimony on tank car ownership. Assistant Union Tank Line testified Standard Oil owned 4 497 cars out of 7 864 total tank cars in the United States.
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Standard Oil Company
Special Telegera
Pistareau
Washington
Coment
Cniby
Rice, Robinson & W
Ponneyivenis
Oan
Axsnistant Union
Pany
Stesdard Ol Bos
United States
Wisconsin Politician Named New District Attorney for Columbia
The District Commissioners appointed George Hazelton a former Wisconsin Republican congressman to serve as District of Columbia attorney. The move faced criticism as questions about his eligibility and residence arose, with several commissioners supporting the appointment despite doubts about his fit for the district post.
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District of Columbia
Wisconsin
Washington
George Hazelton
Congress
Hazelton
Ely
Poelton
Aloe
Morton in a Box Navigates License Signings
Vice President Morton has been in town for two days as a new Shoreham hotel prepares to open. The liquor license issue requires consent from neighboring property owners, delaying immediate sale and complicating the licensing process.
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Washington
Morton
Shoreham
Bebe
Oil cases wrap up in Waskinton October session
The Oil City and Taal versus Pennsylvania Railroad case concludes testimony with counsel indicating arguments to resume next month. Also Sauer Rice and Witherop v Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad face oil case proceedings in Titusville as part of the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaskisnetTon
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sauer Es
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Titusville
Rahe Ene Sons
Welcome to Michigan as Delegates Are Greeted at Ang Harbor
The arrival of 2,500 international delegates at Ann Arbor drew an enormous crowd. Students cheered from the depot to the university, waving flags, hats, and handkerchiefs while brass bands played. Angell and university students led a festive procession up the hillside to the main street amid cheers.
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Ang Harbor
Ann Ansog
Albany
Michigan University
Matitu Dent Angell
Ann Arbor
Pope's Re: Nobsitively Contradicted to Bishop Ryan
A terse church communication questions a prior statement and notes tension with Bishop Ryan. The item reflects ecclesiastical disagreement over interpretation and authority within the diocese. The exchange hints at differing views on doctrine and leadership.
Oblique Postips on Papacy Exile and Rome's Future
Paris reports Ernest Renan's view that the pope will have to leave Rome, with Archbishop Ryan noting national church concepts are unlikely. The discussion examines Rome as the See and the persistence of the papacy under exilic conditions, citing past papal exiles and historical precedents.
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Dieratoe
Philadelphia
Paris
M. Ernest
Rome
Archbishop Ryan
Tue DisPaTcou
M. Renan
M. Henan
FIGHTING THE GOVERNMENT
A Treasury express dispute arises over whether ship notes to banks remain money once handed to carriers. The United States Express Company seeks guidance as officials clash on whether shipments are government money under the contract.
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Wasur Notos
United States Express Company
Sena
Ecar
Ecuhane Ot
Boulanger to Prange as Opportune Moment Approaches
An October 17 dispatch reports a deputation to General Boulanger from National Committees on Jersey island. Turquet and Derouleda led the delegation praising the General and expressing confidence in his cause and leadership.
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Pants
General Boulanger
Island of
Jersey
MM. Turquet
Derouleda
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