Schley to Testify in Stand in D C Trial
Capt. Cook testified that the May 18 alert signaled Cervera’s fleet heading from Cadiz. The loop maneuver was to cut off the Spaniards and force a turn toward Santiago as the fleet approached, with Schley defending his decisions and actions during the cruise.
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Cook
Schley
Lemley
Cervera
Cadia
Canaries
Cuba
Cape
Cienfueges
Admitral Schley
Texas
Brooklyn
Viscaya
Colon
Oquen- Cook
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Behley
Mehler
Pantiango
Chiey
Rehley
Yoor
Sehiey
Anarchist Leader Sentenced to One Year in Jail
York October 14 Johann the anarchist leader was sentenced to one year in prison and fined 3560 for print articles praising McKinney’s assassination. Motions for a new trial were overruled. He collapsed on the way to jail and said he meant no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Johann
Preat- McKiniey
Secretary of War under fire for Cape Colony policy
Reports from Mondon Ohio dated 14 describe Secretary of War alleged to be conferring with the king on Cape Colony affairs and disciplining General Buller for a speech that admits advising General White to destroy azores and surrender Ladysmith.
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Mondon
New
Cape Colony
Gen. Buller
White
Azores
Ladysmith
Tampa Cigarmakers Face Labor Turmoil Amid Deportation Probe
In Wampa Florida on October 14 labor conditions are strained as a U S district attorney arrives to probe deportation actions against labor leaders. Striking cigarmakers fear government intervention and rumors claim Italy and other powers may order bombardment if molestation resumes.
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Wampa
Fla
United District Attorney
Italy
Tampa
Wrestler Staked and Fiasco Leads to Arrest
Carl Hei German a wrestler was taken in after a waterfront saloon bet where two men each placed $2 on whether he could throw any man. Dick McDonald stood by as the wager grew to $2 a man. Chamberlain retrieved the stakes and walked out with the money, leaving a bettor broke. Two men implicated in the scheme were arrested on petty larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hei & German
Dick McDonald
Chamberlain
McDon
Bankers Convene in Milwaukee for Annual Meeting
The United States Bankers' association gathers in Milwaukee for its annual convention with entrants from across the country in attendance this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Ed States
Bankers’ Association
Room Robberies Reported On Jefferson Street and Fourth Avenue
Two room robberies were reported to the OC this morning. CC VP Wilson of Jefferson Street reports his room entered last night and a suit of clothes stolen. W M Kiddock of 608 Fourth Avenue reports his room entered this morning with a roll of blankets two razors and other items stolen.
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Wilson
No. Thefferson Street
W. M. Kiddock
Fourth Avenue
Murder at Leadville Shocks Town as Man Fires on boys
Sherman, a respected resident near Leadville, is jailed on a murder charge after he shot three boys while they poached on his rabbit preserves. Edward Derrington, 14, died. Bart King, 17, and James Considine, 4, were wounded. King died later. Sherman says the shooting was accidental as he pursued the youths in his buggy with a loaded double barrel shotgun. The incident stirred intense local excitement and the couple had planned a European trip today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
Sherman
Edward Derrington
Bart King
James Considine
King Fe
Considine
Parentt
Found Baby on Doorstep in Baltimore File Note
Mrs. Kate Scheuermann of 2232 Seventeenth Avenue West found a three week old baby on her doorstep Friday night. The infant wore warm clothing and carried a note reading I am three weeks old today and I am an orphan. October 16, 1901. The baby’s identity remains unknown.
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Kate Scheuermann
Seventeenth Avenue West
Refused Money Triggers Prisoner’s Knife Attack Attempt
Nick Woodrie a boy of about years was jailed after he tried to stab his father with a penknife following a request for money that was refused. The incident raises questions about charges as the youth had been working and contributing earnings to his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Woodrie
Steamer Hating Wrecked Off Texada Island in Thick Fog
The Canadian steamer Hating flagship of the Canadian Steamship Co ran aground near Texada Island in the Gulf of Georgia at 2:20 pm in dense fog. All 170 aboard were saved with only gold and luggage taken ashore. the ship is expected to be a total loss. Captain Gowse blamed for steering through the Sabine channel between Lasquet and Texada. A tug rescued the crew after a 36 mile row to Vancouver.
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Victoria
Canadian 2 Steamship Co
Wince
Texada Island
Gowse
Cecape
Jarvis Inlet
Smail
Babine
Lasyjugtte
Gulf of Georgia
Pict Gunns
Vancouver
Gunn
B. C
Gonse
Sabine Channel
Lasquet
Texada Islands
Child Injured in Tacoma Runaway Crash
Four year old Jenna child of Mrs L L Jones of Beattie Was perilously injured in a runaway accident in Tacoma. A carriage driven by Lord Rhotto Douglass overturned near South Tacoma and Division Street, injuring the occupants. The Nettie Jones suffered a severe gash to the head but no skull fracture. The mother Mrs Jenna Jones was visiting in Tacoma. she is daughter of Col Henry Landes president of First National Bank of Port Townsend.
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Tacoma
Mra. Ll. Jonns
Beattie
Lord Rhotto Douglass
South Tacoma Nee
Division Street
Lord Douglass
Jenna
Nettie
Bhe Ie
Col
Henry Landes
Firet National Bank of
Port Townsend
City reports 600000 in contracts for street work
City engineer announces street improvements under way with a total project value of 600000. Work includes grinding parking curbing and paving with brick and wooden blocks plus sewering water mains and walkways, a substantial citywide program across multiple projects.
Cudahy Withdraws Reward for Grove Arrest
E A Cudahy withdraws his $25,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of his son's kidnappers to secure Pat Crowe's voluntary surrender. Crowe offers to surrender if the reward is withdrawn and a fair jury trial is guaranteed with bail and freedom pending trial. Crowe references Justice and Boer War experiences in a lengthy 18 page letter to Chief Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudahy
Grove
Crowe
Omaha
Neb
E. A. Cudahy
Pat Crowe
Donahue
South Africa
Holy Eucharist Congress Opens in St Louis Area
The Holy Eucharist congress begins in St Loti Missouri this evening and runs through Thursday. The gathering draws a large National Catholic attendance with speakers from across the country addressing devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
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ST. Lotie
Young Royal Engineer Kills Kinick in Camp Feud
A 20 year old royal engineer at Work Point barracks in Victoria British Columbia shot and killed Kinick a royal artilleryman during a canteen dispute. The shooter chased Kinick and fired but hit Kinick in the chest. The suspect is reported to be a youth of about twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Royal Engineer
Work Point Barracks
Kinnick
Royal
Git
Kianick
Ner
Kignick
Gill
Desperate Burglars Rob Woman in Early Morning Attack
Masked intruders burst into Mrs. Bufford's apartment at Second Avenue and road while her husband left for work. They beat, slapped, and threatened her, stole a cupboard cash and several valuables, and set fire to clothing before fleeing. Police sought to pursue the assailants.
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Bufford
Second Avenue
Peredoes
Poffords
Anya
Suspect Mary Wittmer Charged in Sudden Deaths
An affidavit charging murder was filed against Mrs. Mary Wittmer on the morning she was suspected of knowing something about the sudden deaths of fourteen people who were relatives or friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Mary Wittmer
Fredericks and Gleason to Clash in Breenece Boxing Night
An undercard and main bout under Phil Snowden. Kid Fredericks of the city faces Larry Gleason of Chicago at Beattie on October 24 with a preceding 10 round local bout. Promoters arrange spectator transport. Fredericks has a strong local record while Gleason is nationally known. additional matchups include Neill Gardner Queenan and others in Beattie and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breenece
Phil Snowden
Kid Fredericke
Larry Gleason
Chicago
Prvnce
Beattie
Micycle Park Club Rooma
Georgetown
Tacoma Pay Goods CO
Washington
Philippines
Once Respectable Woman Arrested as Vagrant
Minerva Sanford a former wife of a United States Signal Corps sergeant was arrested by Police Clerk Masson for vagrancy. Earlier she was taken from a Japanese restaurant unconscious and rumored to be drugged. She has since been jailed multiple times for similar acts and now faces a disorderly person charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Sanford
United States Signal Corps
Masson
Sanford
Providence Hospital
Reult
Twelve Democrats to try powers Georgetown Ky
Twelve Democratic jurors were drawn in Georgetown Kentucky to try Caleb Powers a second time for complicity in the Goebel assassination. The defense filed an affidavit claiming jury selection aimed to secure a conviction, with the panel allegedly led by the jury commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Jury
Gold Found Away North on the Manuense River
Passengers on the Manuense from St Michaels report the discovery of the most northern gold placer in the world 200 miles above Nome in Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. G
Bt. Michael's
Nome
Abduction Report Tied to Macedonian Committee
News from Constantinople reports that the abduction of Migs Stone was arranged by the Macedonian committee to raise funds. The committee is said to be in need of money and seeks unidentified funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Migs Stone
Balloon Seen Over Algiers After Toulon Start
A balloon from Count De La Vaux reportedly seen over Algiers after departing Toulon toward the Mediterranean last Saturday. The craft’s path and status were uncertain this morning as inquiries continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count de la Vaux
Wari
Algiers
Toulon
Mediterranean
Christian missionaries sail for China on Haga Maru
The Japanese freighter Haga Maru departs with 6000 tons of freight and 140 passengers including 28 American missionaries bound for China. Two parties arrived in Seattle led by Rev W H Moulding and Rev Moraee W Houlding, with about 14 missionaries responding to the call. A farewell reception will be held at Plymouth Church before boarding at Smith Cove.
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Orient
China
Toronto
Ont
Conesiste
Horace Ashley
Chinene
George J. Marshall
Mies Grace Irwin
H. A. Hockman
Hector McLean
W. H. Moulding
Canada
United States
Moraee W. Houlding
Mre
Mymouth
Smith Cove
Steamer Olympic Breaks Down Near Hood Canal
The Hood Canal steamer Olympic broke down yesterday near water, with Evergreen sent to assist and tow her to port. The wheel break will require several days of repairs.
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Hood Canal
Olympic
Wate
Evergreen
Merle Harpell Still Missing
Merle Harpell an 18 year old son of Mrs J A Elwell of 527 Eleventh Avenue North is missing from his home. He is not at the home of his father B J Harpell at the Nisqually Indian reservation in Pierce County. The battleship Wisconsin arrived for a short visit and is en route to Samoa with final orders.
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Marle Harpell
J. A. Elwell
Eleventh Avenue North
Mme
B. J. Harpell
Nisqually Indian Reservation
Pierce County
Wisconsin
Samoa
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Sampson
Onm
D.C
Tanee
Meech
Kampena
M’kinley
Buller
Florida
Milwaukee
Scheurmann
Jenns Child
Seattle
J. C. Bufford
Clarendon Hotel
Dlowet
Pure
Devil
Enen
Mr. Calligan
Polce
Bam ‘Orbett
Bergt. Powers
Hice
Fredericks and
Gleason
al Neill
San Francisco
George Gardner
al Netil
Billy Brith
Gaeff Ick Case
Beattieve
Perry Queenan
Alfred Benjamin
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Moore
Stewart & Lolmes Drag Co
First Avenue
Axminster and Smyrna Rugs
Ogden’s
Pike St
H. Clay Eversole
Keeley Institute
Main
British Columbia
Steamer
Merle Harpell
Herbert S.upper
Firat Ave
Farnsworths «Pharmacy
Harvard Dental
Seattle Daily Star
Wanita
Silesia
Kersey
Melton
Tacoma Price
Navy
Oxford
the PeopLe’s Bargain Store
Reat
Trish
Aes Tacoma
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