Schley to Lead Augmented South Atlantic Squadron
The South Atlantic station will be expanded under Admiral Schley with Brooklyn as flagship and likely include the Texas Chicago Montgomery Wilmington and Machias. The squadron, to meet after the Dewey celebration, may sail to Norfolk where Admiral Gebley will assume command around October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swashington
D. C
South Atlantic
Schley
Navy Department
Gay
Schrey
Brooklyn
Texas
Chicago
Montgomery
Wilmington
Machias
Norfolk
Gebley
Amason River
Red Sea
Venesuela
South America
Cadia
Spain
Curios V
Hampton Roads
South Africa
Delagoa Bay
Peor
Saloons to Close During Return of Washington Volunteers
Local Women’s Christian Temperance and Anti-Saloon League representatives urged city council to close saloons as Washington volunteers return. Speakers argued closure would protect soldiers from crime and preserve manhood. the measure was referred to the corporation counsel for legal power guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance
Anti-Saloon League
Washington Volunteers
Crichton
Taylor
A. C. Jackson
League
Lyman E. Knapp
Knapp
W. Wilkins
M. Pratt
William H. Reaves
Fartson Relief Corps
Reed Becomes New Lawyer At Reed Thatcher Barnum Firm
Former Sea Reed becomes a New York citizen and begins practice at Reed Thatcher Barnum with offices at 16 Wall Street. He, now known as Judge Reed, enters the firm at 1 oclock. His private office overlooks Wall Street and faces the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sea Reed
Tuesday Academy lecture on Genity and Insanity
Shipley delivers a free public lecture at the Academy of Science in Hinckley Hall on the third floor. The talk covers criminalogy and medical jurisprudence, with focus on genity and insanity, inviting all interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Science
Shipley
Hinckley Block
Death by own action in Laura Bacon case at Vineland
A New Jersey jury rules that 11 year old Laura Bacon killed herself with arsenic, finding no blame on others. The verdict ends the case which had unsettled the region, leaving the source of one poison package in Dr Waldo Sawyer’s room unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineland
N. J
Laura Bacon
Waldo Sawyer
Larua Bacon
Homeland
Mining Stock Buys Focus at Bentiln Northwestern Exchange
The Pacific Conant Gold Mining Co. advances stock dealings from the Forty-die mines as operations continue and shares move at the Bentiln and Northwestern Mining exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Marth
Pacific Conant Gold Mining Co
Crure
Bentiln & Northwestern Mining Exchange
Actress Marie Dressler Aids Injured Woman After Broadway Wreck
New York September 4 A streetcar collision near Broadway injured Mrs Horner of Baltimore and others. Actress Marie Dressler acted quickly lifting the unconscious woman, then fetched whiskey from a nearby store to revive her. Dressler, accompanied by Dr Praventhai, helped escort the injured to Mrs A S King’s home as onlookers cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Marie Dressler
Mra. Z. Herner
Baltimore
Miss Dressler
Mra Horner
Mrs. Horner
Mrss Dreaster
Railway Notes Reflect Westbound Freight Boom
Newell Pettee of Union Pacific returns from Portland and Sound points while H W Lemeke of O Rh N enjoys Cedar Mountain fishing. Mohler of O R N heads to the Fast by way of Great Northern for three weeks. Canadian Pacific agent Allan Cameron visits the city as Middle West freight heats up. Wheat, corn, and lumber crops lift trade. Southern Pacific raises salmon rates from Beattie Sound to several eastern points beginning October 5.
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Newell Pettee
Union Pacific
Portland
Oregon
Sound Points
H. W. Lemeke
Cedar Mountain
Shere
Mohler
Great Northern
Middle West
Red River Valley
Bortington
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Await Younger Son's Return Amid Vanderbilt Will Hush
In New York the Vanderbilts await Alfred Vanderbilt's return from Japan. Family confidants avoid confirming whether he will inherit the elder son's share. The secrecy around the will and probate delay suggests efforts to avoid a public contest while other heirs supposedly balance shares with Carpeting to complete his portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred
Cornelius
Japan
Civil Service Is Sustained Opinion Supports Temporary Roll
The attorney general advised the State Department that civil service rules amended by President Meidley apply only to temporary appointments in Washington government service, those certified by the Civil Service Commission. This confirms protection for many clerks on the temporary roll amid ongoing public notice and scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tate Department
State Department
Mel Idley
Washington
Civil Aerviesd Commission
Bryan Not Dewey Seen as Democratic Hope
PETHOST Mich Sept A New York paper telegraphed B D J Campanu of the Democratic national committee asking his views on Dewey for President. Campanu replied Admiral Dewey has distinguished himself as a great naval offer but neither he nor any other man will be nominated before his views are known and Col Bryan is the candidate and predicted by acclamation.
Diamond ring theft arrest on Flyer steamer
William Delgardo a former Flyer steamer cook was arrested by Detective Mike Powers while pawning a $200 diamond ring stolen from Mrs Roberta of Tacoma during a Flyer voyage about two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Delgardo
Mike Powers
Roberta
Tacoma
Passengers for Frisco on Queen voyage list
The Queen sailed for San Francisco shortly after dawn with a long passenger list headed by Mrs Mamie Schroeder and Mr W Michelson. The roster includes numerous Mrs and Mr as well as Capt Meyer and other travelers.
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Queen
San Francisco
Mice Mamie Schroeder
BE. W. Michelson
Mre. C
FP. Richarda
Mise Martin
Mra. Ford
Jno. Muntel
Mre
C. J. Pomeroy
J. Panteen
Mies Ida Maker
Frank Mulock
Hey. C. K. Pomeroy
Arthur Michards
B. A. Kuffe
Kuffe
Peter Ragein
C. Stevens
W. Heasly
C. H. Young
Gua Lireh
W. Nerman
Halter
W. Freeman
J. N. Whaling
M. Clafehek
J. Stone
Thomas Ling
Minnie Cox
C. BR. Robingon
Mine IF Smith
HK. Safe
Arthur Claweon
Ira King
Ab Me- Teenee
Arreal
Nobt
Lawton
F. Shearer
P. Heale
Most Important Session Since Civil War Predicted
Representative Dalsell of Pennsylvania in Washington says the upcoming session will be the most consequential since 1865 due to financial reform and new possessions. He notes caucus committee work on the House financial bill is confidential and that final form will depend on caucus and conference actions in each house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Db. C
Dalsell
Pennsylvania
Caucus
Congress
Trenton story on McCracken poisoning case and exhumation
Coroner Coen and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Shinklin exhumed the body of Mrs Elia McCracken in Trenton Missouri and removed liver and portion of right lung for chemical analysis. A Kansas City chemist previously analyzed the stomach contents. McCracken's preliminary poisoning hearing was continued in Justice Grante’s court to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Coen
Shinklin
Gault
Elia McCracken
Kansas City
Mia McCracken
McCracken
Justicn
Ranter
Bryan Will Not Stump Ohio For McLean
A Columbus dispatch reports William J. Bryan will likely not visit Ohio to campaign for Governor candidate McLean. The plan aims to keep the money question and free silver out of the race, focusing on local issues and national policy in the Philippines. Senator Hanna's illness will prevent active Republican campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Columbus
William J. Bryan
McLaan
McLean
Ohio Democratic
McKinsey
Philippines
Henna
Candy Boiler Explodes Injuring Two at Reading Factory
A caramel factory blast at Lawcater Caramel in Reading Pennsylvania causes a boiler to shatter through the roof showering candy on Spruce and Mifflin streets. Jordan Miller was cooking eight pounds when the device exploded. two female workers were seriously injured amid the panic. Loss estimate set at $509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Spruce and Mifflin
Lawcater Caramel Company
Jordan Miller
Ships Return From Cruise End Summer Patrol
Port Townsend report says the cutter fleet is homeward bound after a calm summer. The August Ber ingsea gale was record breaking and ships like Perry and Bear have aided stations and prospectors while Grant sails from Valdes to reach poverty stricken miners.
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Port Townsend
Beringsea
Perry
Sitka
Valdes
Jumping Lots at Ketchikan Townsite Scramble
A townsite muddle at Ketchikan Alaska sparks a scramble over claims. M. E. Martin and George W. Clarke hold interests. Martin appears out, raising doubt both can substantiate claims and foreshadow trouble. Mining strikes at Helen Bay boost business lot values to about 500 dollars. Population around two to four hundred.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
M. E. Martin
George W. Clarke
Ree Cent
Martin
Clarke
Helen Bay
Rebels Driven From Forts Near Cebu
Washington dispatch reports that on September 22 and 25 Snyder led 265 troops from the Tennessee regiment and M7 officers and men of the Nineteenth Sixth and Twenty-third Infantry to attack insurgent fortifications five miles west of Cebu. The assault captured several forts and cannons and 14 entrenched positions. Private Hawley of the Sixth Infantry was killed. four were wounded. Insurgents retreated to southwest fortifications as Snyder returned to Cebu with Tennessee troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
War Department
Manila
Snyder
Cebu
Tennessee Regiment
Nineteenth
Sixth
Twenty-third Infantry
Our Sons
Hawley
Tennessee
Indiana
Nineteenth Infantry
Governor Murphy Seeks Peace on Arizona Border
Gov. Murphy received a long dispatch from the assistant secretary of state urging order on the border at Nace where cowboys and Mexicans have clashed. Officials warn border warfare could spark international complications. a thorough investigation will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arte
Murphy
Nace
Seattle Goes North Aboard City of Seattle from Lynn Canal
The steamer City of Seattle sailed last night from Lynn canal with a long list of passengers including Mrs. W. L. Croat Mrs. Wedge Beveridge A. J. Beveridge H. J. Gregory and G. Schuknecht among others for journeys northward from the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Seattle
Lynn Canal
W. L. Croat
O. Gavey
H. W. Ross
Bert Everett
J. J. Malone
H. Cederer
C. A. Jamison
J. B. Waleh
Mies Cailie Wallen
H. Cogewell
T. A. Cogswell
George Merlin
P. C. Richard
Eon
John Mell
Robert Hanway
Moonshiners Kill a Chief of Police in Dalton
Dalton Georgia chief of police John L Hanna was shot dead at 10 am while arresting three moonshiners. A posse of 12 men pursued the fugitives as a special train carrying detectives and bloodhounds departed Chattanooga to aid in the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John L. Hanna
Dalton
Chattanooga
Idium Marunes Arrives at Smith's Cove with Cargo
The Idium Marunes arrived today at Smiths Cove after a voyage from Japan carrying 169 passengers and 5401 tons of freight. Captain Carnow reports a pleasant voyage, with silk, sugar, tea, matting, and curios making up most of the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Cove
Japan
Carnow
Mining Strike Yields Rich Ore In Republic District
A four foot body of ore described as a truck on the Lone Pine Surprise in the Republic district samples nearly 500 dollars per ton. The drift value ranged from 50 to 150 dollars per ton. The ledge widens with depth. In tunnel number two at the same mine a new ledge was struck but width and quality are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Pine Surprise
Republic District
Dantel Ross Returns From Portland Hospital After Leg Injury
Dantel W. Ross came home Sunday from S and J Vincent's hospital in Portland where he has been laid up with a broken leg. An accident occurred at Bumter, Oregon six weeks ago and he now walks with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantel W. Ross
S&j. Vincent's Hospital
Portland
Bumter
Gaefitters Strike Settled with Limited In-House Fitting
The Star reports the gaefitters strike is settled with fitting done only in buildings where necessary. Outside firms will handle the rest. A union leader notes the plan lets gaefitters work with firms paying union schedule dues while the company collects its dues on its side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firma
Ite Aide
Ite
Victory for Makers of Oleomargarine In Michigan
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that coloring oleomargarine with a harmless substance does not violate state laws against adulteration. State Dairy and Food Commissioner Grosvenor had argued the act barred coloring. The decision favors oleomargarine manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Michigan
State Dairy and Food
Grosvenor
Captain Guenn to Return Home for Winter Quarters
Captain J F Guenn to return to milder climes. Orders to abandon winter quarters and rest Cook Inlet explorations. Supplies to be turned over to Captain Abercromble who will continue Valdes and Copper River surveys the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Guenn
Cook's Inlet
Abercromble
Valdes
Copper
Red Cross Society notes reveal fundraiser proceeds
At a late yesterday meeting the Red Cross reported the Raider-Grand hotel card party netted about 180 for the hospital fund. Mrs Lyman Banks led the meal plan for returning soldiers, with Mrs J W Godwin in charge of a Beattle exposition booth. A Madam Minett concert could not be arranged due to theater difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Raider-Grand Hotel
Lyman Banks
Beattle Exposition
J. W. Godwin
Madam Minett
Choynski Knocks Out Hall in Third Round Fight
About 2,500 spectators watched Joe Choynski of California defeat Jim Hall of Australia in the third round at Musical Hall in Louisville. Hall weighed 168 pounds, Choynski 160. The bout began with Hall leading through the first two rounds, drawing cries of fake from the crowd as the California fighter finished strong in round three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Joe Choynski
California
Jim Hall
Australia
Musical Hall
Hall
Choynski
Senator Mason denounces U S war in Philippines
In a Washington interview Senator Mason of Illinois says he will oppose the war against the Philippines and would resign rather than mistreat the Filipinos. He condemns expansion by force, urges treaty style handling with both Cuba and the Philippines and questions annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post
Mason
Illinois
Senate
Congress
Philippines
Genator Major
Cuba
Have Found a New Eldorado
Osborne editor of the Rainy Lake Herald with Dr Pelton and FE C Brows of Boston report to the Dominion interior department a mining tract on the east shore of Hudsons Bay between Cape Jones and Lion Whale river known as Fast Main They claim the area is rich in gold copper silver iron and anthracite coal and note watercourses run at right angles to valleys with signs of ongoing land upheaval in one of the world’s most mineralized regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
J. 4. Osborne
Rainy Lake
New York Trusts Its Pie Empire in City Launch
The American Pastry and Manufacturing Co opened at Sixth Ave and West Thirty-fifth Street claiming control of nineteen of New York’s twenty-one pie flouaries and aiming to puddle cast and mould pies citywide. President H F Quast and Vice President C G Murat lead with 2 million capital, five stations across New York, Brooklyn, Jersey City and Newark, a giant oven on Eleventh Ave and Thirty-eighth Street, and a fleet of snow-white delivery cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Pastry and Manufacturing Co
Sixth Avenue
West Thirty-fixth Street
New York City
H. F. Quast
C.G Murat
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Newark
Eleventh Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Brinton Airship Expected To Fly In Washington
Great interest surrounds W F Brintyns proposed airship ascent in Washington Iowa. The craft uses light machinery and a small gasoline engine with large wings and end propellers. A balloon supports the weight and Prof Baldwin of Quincy Illinois will assist. About 1500 spectators are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
W. F. Brintya
Brinton
Baldwin
Quincey
Lil
Death by own action of New York car heir Frank A. Pugh
Frank A. Pugh grandson of car builder John Stephensoen shot himself in the right temple in woods near Larchmont last night. He was 65 years old and married, despondent over money matters allegedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank A. Pugh
John Stephensoen
Larchmont
Fragmented notice outlines charges and estimates
An unreadable fragment mentions a duty or charge with estimated tonnage and prices. It references a location involving York and Bufor and notes readiness or observance by United Deen or related parties. Details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notifie
York
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OLEO
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