Schley court of inquiry hears rebuttal witnesses
In Washington a debate over testimony in the Schley court of inquiry continued with witnesses recalled to rebut earlier evidence. Captain Borten and Captain Parker testified on range estimates while Hanna defended his conduct, insisting the proceedings are not a prosecution. Antwerp and other notes about unrelated events also appeared in the session.
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Washington
Sehley Court
Hanna
Department
Parker
Rayner
Sehley
Lemley
Yner
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lemly
Admiral Schley
Ne Witn
Massachusetts
Sears
Admiral Sedley
Bia
Schley
Gnaut Grant
Potts
T. S. Borten
Marioe Corps
Brooklyn
Afmirals
Sehrey
Santiago
Leon
Speial
Captain Lemly
Generos
Sigshee
Leimly
Yale
Harvard
Lac
Somers N. Smith
Dremster
St ‘Ant
Sigsbee
Key West
Asy
Texas
Sigsher
Graham
Sigshe
Dewey
Witnesses Revisit Texas Battle Engine Reversal Claim
Watch Officer of the Eagle states Sedley was mixed while Machinist Alfred Claxton recalls serving in the Texan engine room on the day of the battle off Santiago. Claxton stands by his earlier belief that Texas engines were reversed. Lieutenant Roys, Eagle water officer, confirms encounter with the dying squadron as it moved on.
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Eagle
Sedley
Alfred KB. Claxton
Texas
Santiago
John H. Roys
Maso Has Ambitions Seeks Unity of Minorities in Cuba Race
General Maso declares candidacy for Cuba’s presidency aiming to unite autonomist, Spanish and black voters. He criticizes Wood’s administration for reconstruction failures and urges inclusive politics with Spaniards and the colored race to stabilize the republic amid U S intervention. He urges timely talks with the United States on policy and independence.
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Ravana
Bartolome Muso
Senor Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
New Republic
Wood
Onda
Masoorves
Concessi
United States
Republic of Cuba
Mase
Bank Robbery in Iowa: Safe Blown and Cash Taken
Two robbers blew open the Arispe bank safe with glycerine as rain fell and doors shattered. About 400 dollars were recovered, with notes and mortgages missing. The sheriff pursues the pair while the town reports heavy rainfall and a ruined storefront.
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Iowa
Les Moines
Bank of
Arispe
Board of Trase seeks injunction against Nebraska firms
The board files in federal court to restrain three Omaha Lincoln and Hastings firms from receiving its quotations. The plaintiff alleges J. Boyd Commission Company N. BR. Penney & Co and Sleuman & Pierson run bucket shops.
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Board of Trase
beSny
Nebraska
Plaintaf
J. Boyd Commission Company
N. BR. Penney & Co
Sleuman & Pierson
Omaha
Lincoln
Hastings
Wiseman Freed to Face Murder Trial in Royal Oak Case
Henry Wiseman, who confessed to killing Mrs. Ellen Hass near Royal Oak, was released from prison after a governor commuted his sentence for theft so he could be tried for murder. The move allows a murder trial to proceed while he had served time for prior theft charges.
Dread Plague Report and Other Local News From Liverpool
Liverpool officials and health authorities report six plague deaths since September with several suspected cases in hospital. international and local officials plan enhanced inspections of outgoing ships and consult with government bodies. A policeman’s handling of victim clothing is suspected as a transmission vector. officials caution ongoing precautions. Also in brief Terre Haute jurors convict Alonzo Mattox of manslaughter. Omaha cattle fetch record prices. Roosevelt and Copes to travel to New York to vote.
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Liverpool
Tepe
United States
Board of Trade
Focal Government Board
Hope
Glastow
Princes’ Dock
Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
John E. Coad
Roosevelt
Copes
New York
French Naval Demonstration Against Turkey Moves
Dispatches from Nov 1 report the Mediterranean squadron under Admiral Gaillard returning to Toulon, delaying plans for a Turkish port demonstration. Cabinet decisions favor a naval show of force in Turkish waters, with landing parties aboard cruisers to pressure the Porte. Washington notes no danger to the concordat, expecting Turkish compliance without prolonged action.
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Aris
Phe
Caillard
Ish Wate
Paris
Toulon
Gaillard
Constantinople
Turkey
M. Delcasse
Nely de Weds
Lord
Vothuan
Chanzy
Latouche-Treville
du Chayla
Cassard
Thee
Agere Simon
Journal Des Debats
Russia
la Liberte
Washington
Nev
M. Margeris
Warlaires
Hay
White House
M. Margeri
Cous
Freurbass
Cerstons
Dead in the harbor water mystery death of Indiana man
The body of M. J. Grady from Hartford City Indiana was found in Racine harbor after the Goodrich steamer Indiana left for Milwaukee. A note pointed to a meeting with M S O Neill of Detroit and letters and money were found on the body. A gold ring and watch marked possible violence, with the prevailing view of suicide or fall.
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Indiana
Racine
Wis
M. J. Grady
Hartford City
Ind
Racie Harbor
Willam Bremdt
Goodrich Line
Milwaukee
M.S. O'Neill
Detroit
Mich
Keyes
Starvation in Mexico sparks deadly riot at border
News from San Antonio Texas reports a riot near Purandire Michoacan triggered by corn speculators cornering supply and raising prices. About twenty people were wounded, several fatally, as starving crowds attacked warehouses. troops have been dispatched to the scene to restore order.
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San Antonio
Tex
Puruandire
Michiocan
Mexico
Crowe Letters Claimed Genuine by Chicago Experts
Chief Donahue of Ourmtha Nebraska announces handwriting experts in Chicago confirm the letters from Pat Crowe are authentic. The missives, sent to the detective agency with Crowe’s known writing samples, showed Crowe offering to surrender to police. The chief says he doubts Crowe will actually turn himself in.
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Bat Pat
Searce
Donahue
Chicago
Pat Crowe
Crowe
Gov Durbin in Wreck After Rail Spread at Cedar Lake
The last Monon train to Chicago derailed in Cedar Lake Indiana when rails spread. Gov Durbin and W H Hart editor of state were in the rear sleeper. Hart was bruised slightly while Durbin was uninjured.
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Cedar Lake
Ind
Monon
Chicago
Gov. Durbin
W. H. Hart
State
Hart
Cherbin
Hearst and staff cited for contempt in Chicago printing
Judge Haney cites William J. Hearst and six staff members for contempt over scandalous material aimed to terrorize the court. Named are Hearst, Andrew M. Lawrence, S Carvalho, J C Hammond, Homer Davenport, K A Briggs, WH Canfield, with Clarence S. Darrow representing defendants. Many are away from Chicago. In Latuna Canon Tucson Yaquis clash with Mexican cavalry. fifteen Yaquis wounded or killed. 300 mounted troops pursue Indians toward the mountains. More fighting expected.
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Chicago
Elbridge Haneey
William J. Hearst
Heygists Chic: American
Lim
Administration of Justice
Hancey
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Supreme Court
Simeon Pt. Shope Wa
Hanecy
Ate
Deneen
William R. Hearst
Andrew M. Lawrence
SS. Carvalho
J.C. Hammond
Homer Davenport
A. Briggs
WH. S. Canfield
Clarence S. Darrow
Mr. Hearst
Tucson
Aviz
Latuna Canon
Quintre
Italian authorities act to curb demonstrations during Lis event
Short specials report vigor measures by Italian authorities to prevent planned Lis hist demonstrations during a celebration of Czolgos execution. Other items note Helen M Gould becoming vice president of the McKinley Memorial and London hosting Lipton on his return.
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Czolgos
Helen M. Gould
McKinley Memorial
Liverpool
England
Italy
France
Frank Crane
Laporte
Tnd
Frank Wasner
Yildiz Palace
London
United
Pennsylvania Stock Declares 6 Percent Basis Dividend
Philadelphia November 1 The board of directors of the Pennsylvania railroad declares a semi annual dividend of 2 percent and an extra 1 percent raising the stock to a 6 percent basis for this period.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Free Coinage Stopped in Spain and Global Political Notes
Spain's chamber of deputies bans free silver coinage. Portugal appoints Generaloria Machado as minister to Washington to replace Visconde Santo Thurse after his premature McKinley death announcement sparked government annoyance. Irish nationalist leaders Red A McHugh and O'Donnell arrive in the country to advocate for Ireland, greeted by a large delegation. In Manila Cebu island insurgents surrender, totaling 459 men and 60 officers with 130 horses and eight field pieces.
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Lisbon
Seneraloria Machado
Washington
Visconde Santo Thurse
McKinley
John EB
Red A. McHugh
Thomas O'Donnell
Manila
Hughes
Cebu
Death of John O'Brien Veteran of Trafalgar Dies at 105
John O'Brien aged 105 and a prominent Mattoon resident dies at Middleworth Station. He served with Nelson in the fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar and is remembered for his long years of public service.
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John O'Brien
Nelson
Trafalgar
Mattoon
Middleworth Station
Gorgeous Naval Pageant Honoring Return to Portsmouth
A naval pageant at Portsmouth on November 1 celebrated the return of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The event mirrored the ceremony at their departure with strong public enthusiasm.
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Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Portsmouth
Duke
Carnegie Named for University Rectorship
Andrew Carnegie was formally nominated for the lord rectorship of St. Andrews university in a London ceremony dated November 1. The nomination elevates Carnegie to a ceremonial position associated with the university’s governance and public profile.
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Carnegie
London
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's University
Ten Buildings Burn in Fire Loss of One Life Reported
Uniontown Pa November first fire destroyed ten buildings serving two blocks causing a quarter million dollars in damage. One life was lost in the blaze. Circuit Court judge Klugger was found guilty of theft of copper feed wire from Tri City Railway line in South Rock Island with property value set at 500. A jury was impaneled to try J H Stoddard accused of embezzling about 200 while employed by Fred Emble an agent of Central Union Life Insurance Company. The defense is Sweeney Walker and Searle Marshall. State's Attorney Weld is aided by Victor Lawson of Sewanee.
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LF. Klugger
Tri-City Railway Company
South Rock Island
Klugger
J. H. Stoddard
Fred Emble
Central Union Life Insurance Company
Sweeney & Walker
Searle & Marshall
Weld
Victor Lawson
Sewanee
Hope Hutchinson wounded by schoolboys in Joliet Halloween melee
In Joliet Illinois Hope Hutchinson superintendent of the EJ and E railway shops was struck in the head by a stone thrown by a group of seven boys celebrating Halloween. He suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Silver Cross hospital for surgery. The incident followed an argument between Hutchinson and the youths.
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Mr. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
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