New Army Regulations Near Completion Under Schofield
Washington October 22. Three quarters of the new army regulations have been approved by General Schofield and a final review by the secretary of war is expected within weeks. The volume, about 275 pages, covers discipline rank appointments uniforms fortifications and all formalities of army life and is to be distributed before year end.
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WashingTon
Schofield
War Department
Congress
National Guard
Baron Steuben
Winfield Scott
Pension Ruling Sets Two Dates for Service Termination
Assistant Secretary Reynolds rules that section 7401 limits pension case termination to two dates: actual discharge for non expiration terms and disbandment at term end. War department service start determinations will be final. pay period rule is vacated and overruled. applies to service during or since the Civil War.
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Wasa Hindon
Reynolds
War Department
Interior Department
The Power of Granting Medals to Lifesaving Workers
Washington October 22 The attorney general issues an opinion holding that under section 12 of the act of June 18 1878 the secretary of the treasury is not authorized to confer medals for signal exertions in saving persons from drowning in small streams ponds or pools
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Courthouse Cornerstone Laid in Washburn Wisconsin
Bayfield county's new courthouse in Washburn saw its cornerstone laid with Masonic honors. Past Grand Master Myron Reed of West Superior presided as a large group of Masons from surrounding cities attended.
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Washburn
Wis
Bayfield County
Myron Reed
West Superior
Historian James Froude Dies in London
London reports the death of historian James Anthony Froude at 6 30 p m on October 22. His passing ends a long career of literary and historical work noted across Britain.
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Froude
London
James Anthony Froude
Pullman Palace Car Case Drags On In Warranto Proceedings
The New York news reports Attorney General Moloney’s quo warranto suit against the Pullman Palace Car Co lingers as Judge Gibbons weighs a demurrer to the company’s answer claiming charter limits were not exceeded and whisky sales losses. Regardless of ruling, the losing side plans to appeal to the supreme court, delaying final determination for at least six months.
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CuiscaGo
Moloney
Pullman Palace Car Company
Gibbons
Pullman
Supreme Court
Severe battle reported on Yalu front near Shanghai
London dispatch cites Chinese advices of heavy fighting on the lower Yalu River with Japanese crossing and assault on Chinese lines. Report says Japanese were repulsed after fierce clashes and both sides suffered heavy losses, though no confirmation yet. Chinese claim to hold position, believed fighting may have occurred.
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London
Shanghai
Yalu
Turned States Evidence in Express Car Robbery Case
Charles Etzler surrendered to Southern Pacific detectives in Phoenix and agreed to turn state’s evidence against two alleged robbers. One is a Los Angeles merchant named Johnson who owned a ranch near Roscoe. The other is Arizona criminal known as Kid Thompson who previously served time for burglary.
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Phoenix
A. T
Charles Etzler
Southern Pacific
Roscoe
Los Angeles
Etzler
Johnson
Tejung
Kid’ Thompson
Arizona
Territorial Penitentiary
Sioux City Stock Yards set to replace Union Stock Yards
The Credits Commutation company near completion of the Union Stock Yards reorganization at Sioux City Iowa. By January one the title will pass to the new Sioux City Stock Yards company. The plan calls for common stock issued in place of old stock and preferred stock forholders of unsecured debts.
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Sioux Cry
Union Stock Yards Company
Sioux City
Roosevelt circular shields workers from campaign subscriptions
A civil service circular issued by Roosevelt is posted in the San Francisco customs house and post office. It informs government employees they are not obligated to subscribe to campaigns and cannot be molested for refusals. Collector Wise and Postmaster McCoppin welcome the notice, though they say no one in their offices was asked to contribute.
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San Francisco
Civil Service Commissioner
Roosevelt
Custom House
Wise
McCoppin
James Dooley’s Execution Protest at Fort Mapison Penitentiary
At 12 14 p m James Dooley faced the scaffold in Fort Mapison Iowa. He denounced the crowd size noting that 25 witnesses were present though only 17 are allowed and spoke of unequal penalties for rich and poor while asking God for forgiveness.
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Fort Mapison
James Dooley
Moderate Improvement in U.S. Business Tied to Bank Clearings
New York reports from Bradstreets noting overall moderate improvement in business, though total bank clearings lag behind two years ago. Staples declined with coffee inching higher, while tobacco and hides softened in Louisville and leather fell in Western markets. Northern lumber prices dropped in Chicago, cattle eased at Omaha and Kansas City, and grains weakened. Iron and steel output remains heavy though quotations spread. Lard fell. textile and print cloth markets weakened as cotton sales slowed in the South amid weaker spring demand.
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New York
Bradstreets
Louisville
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Bessemer
Bede Resigns As U S Marshal Over Campaign Pledge
J Adam Bede the United States marshal at St Paul tendered his resignation stating he cannot consistently comply with the president's 1886 guidance on federal officeholders partaking in political campaigns. His resignation has been accepted.
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Washington
J. Adam Bede
St. Paul
Rumors of Czar’s Death Declared False by Bulletin
Amid Livadia rumors of the czar’s death and his heir’s alleged renunciation, a late bulletin stated he had not left bed that day. subsequent reports noted a slight improvement with better sleep and appetite, easing public fear as crowds dispersed.
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Russia
Livadia
Czar
Czarewitch
George
Alix
Yalta
Resignation Accepted of Minnesota Marshal J Adam Bede
St Paul Oct 22 The Dispatch reports United States Marshal J Adam Bede of Minnesota resigned after defying president's order to stay out of active service. Bede, now on a political tour for the Democracy, had been stump speaking for Major Baldwin and his subordinates confirmed the resignation but would not discuss details in the chief's absence.
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St. Pau
J. Adam Bede
United States
Minnesota
Major Baldwin
Bede
Marshal Bede
Campaign Literature Ends At Washington Headquarters
Democratic and Republican congressional headquarters in Washington report literary distribution nearly finished this week with millions of documents sent out. Managers from both sides express confidence in winning the next House, noting improved business and a tariff reaction as factors shaping the race.
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Washington
Roach Leaves Washington for Fargo Campaign Kickoff
Senator Roach of North Dakota returns home after adjournment and plans to open the campaign in Fargo. He has been in Washington since adjournment and will resume campaigning in his home state.
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Washington
Roach
North Dakota
Fargo
Shortage Found in Menasha Ex-Treasurer Case
Wisconsin Treasurer Short Oshkosh Oct 22 report by Expert Accountant Sensenbrinner shows a shortage by ex City Treasurer Jarvis of Menasha and the city books are in a muddled state. Ben's men will be called to cover the deficiency and criminal proceedings may start.
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Wisconsin
Short
Oshkosh
Wis
Sensenbrinner
Jarvis
Menasha
Ben
Will Vote on Seed Wheat in County Election
Wellington D. Oct. 22 The county commissioners move to place seed grain provision on the regular election ballot. All 14 townships petitioned for seed grain and about 7 000 bushels are estimated to be required for spring distribution.
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Wellington Springs
Five Bike Records Smashed at Waltham Track
Five world records fell at the Waltham bicycle track as Harry Tyler shaved 13 seconds from the two mile standing start mark. Arthur W Porter set a new third and half mile class A record, and Gardner broke the unpaced third of a mile record.
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Waltham
Mass
Harry Tyler
Arthur W. Porter
Gardner
United States Signals Quiet Support for Mexican Role in Central America
A Guatemala desk dispatch to The World reports the U S government privately assured Mexico it would not oppose Mexico assuming charge of Central America to preserve peace and protect American citizens.
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United States
New York
Guatemala
Mexico
Central America
Blanket Indictment Against Debs and Rail Union Officers
Chicago federal grand jury issues an omnibus indictment naming Debs and American Railway Union officers along with 68 others. The charges cover violence and obstruction of mails and commerce on multiple rail lines last summer, totaling 69 defendants.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Debs
American Railway Union
Potatoes Become New Revenue Source for Farmers
Jamestown North Dakota October 22 heavy shipments of potatoes flood the streets as wagons haul the crop alongside wheat, marking a new revenue source for farmers in the region.
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Jamestown
N. D
North Dakota
Express robber suspect Searcey linked to Cumberland case
The man under arrest in Cumberland Maryland on suspicion of being an express robber traveled to Washington on September 27 almost penniless. He arrived in Cumberland last Monday night with over $2,000 and has not explained the source of the funds.
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Washington
Searcey
Cumberland
Czar’s Death Hoped Delayed by Medical Measures
Berlin October 23 doctors hope to delay the czar’s death by treating uraemia after noting heart spasms and possible apo plexy from his illness.
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Berlin
Negotiations for Peace Between China and Japan Continue
Reports from Seoul indicate negotiators from China and Japan are progressing toward settling disputes. The talks aim to secure a peaceful settlement amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
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Trenasty
China
Japan
Seoul
Iowa Officials Sue Ex-Treasurer Over Interest Holdings
Three suits were filed in Sioux City by the county against ex-Treasurer W. A. Kifer seeking 20000 on each of three official bonds. The county accuses him of drawing interest on funds and keeping fees beyond the statutory 1500. Bondsmen are co-defendants. No Iowa precedent on treasurers retaining interest exists, heightening interest in the outcome.
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Sioux City
W. A. Kifer
Kifer
Lumber season ends as mills shut down
ASHLAND Wis Oct 22 The Keystone Lumber company's mill and three others have completed their season and shut down The output has been up to the average Other mills will run until navigation closes Two will probably run all winter.
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Ashland
Wis
Keystone Lumber Company
Warships Proceeding to China from Plymouth
London October 22 The imperial Russian yacht Polar Star arrived at Plymouth in company with a squadron of Russian warships proceeding to China. The yacht will remain at Plymouth for a few days.
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China
London
Polar Star
Plymouth
Panama Canal firm to meet in Paris on Oct 20
Shareholders of the new Panama Canal company will convene in Paris on October 20 to perfect the organization and elect a new president and directors.
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Panama
Panama Canal Company
Paris
Children Die in Kitchen Accident in Chippewa Falls
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on October 2 two children aged 38 and 5, sons of Rory McLeod, were playing in a kitchen when the younger child fell onto a pair of scissors, causing the fatal injury. The incident is reported as accidental and remains under local inquiry.
Man Falls Sixty Feet Repairing Windmill
Waseca Minnesota October 2 Gilbert Ward fell sixty feet while repairing a windmill on the Ward farm near here injuring his right arm and right leg in two places. Doctors fear for his recovery.
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Waseca
Minn
Gilbert Ward
Double Execution at Ramsey County Gallowgate Ends Harrowing Case
Otto Wonigkeit and Charles Ermisch, both under 20, were hanged in Ramsey County after attempting to escape a deputy during a saloon murder robbery. The pair killed bartender William Lindhoff on May 2 and wounded a deputy, with the governor allowing the death sentence to proceed. Wonigkeit cried at last days in jail. Ermisch, born in Prussia, claimed hunger led to crime.
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St. Paul
Otto Wonigkeit
Charles Ermisch
Ramsey County
Horst
Ermisch
Nelson
Wonigkeit
William Lindhoff
Kohlman
Prussia
Berlin
Last Preparations at the Scaffold
Canvass coverage kept witnesses away as the pale moonlight shielded the execution site. Quiet filled the death vault between brick and stone while two young men, guarded, moved from their iron cells to the drop, the deputy sheriffs and attendants performing their grim duties as shadows stretched along the rough enclosure.
Hanging Apparatus Old in the Minnesota Jail Case
The article describes the aging hanging gear used in Minnesota with triggers and traps, notes its prior use in other state hangings, and recounts crowds gathering as scaffold work began. It also recounts Ermisch’s escape attempt after his mother’s 30 day workhouse sentence and his use of a revolver to aid a companion.
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Minnesota
Barrett Brothers
Minneapolis
Moe
Alexandria
Goheen
Fergus Falls
Ermisch
Curtail City Expenses In Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa City Council adopts a resolution to cut city expenses by about 25 percent to align with revenue. Many employees are cut and salaries reduced amid tense discussions, with the measure supported by those not opposing retrenchment.
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Sioux City
Children Cremated in Ohio House Fire
In Green Springs Ohio on October 19 Henry Barthold and his wife and son escaped a house fire that claimed two of their daughters ages 12 and 7. The home was destroyed and neighbors rallied to aid the family.
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Green Springs
Henry Barthold
Barthold
North Dakota Presbyterians Hold Four Day Synod Session
The North Dakota Synod meeting at Larimore ended with popular talks by Reverends Schell, Thomson and Criswell. The synod covers four presbyteries, 100 churches, 3350 communicants, 3800 Sunday school scholars and church property valued at 176000 dollars.
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North Dakota
Rolla
N. D
Presbyterian Synod
Larimore
Schell
Thomson
Criswell
Farmer Charles Hannison Hangs Self After Removal Attempt
Charles Hannison a 40 year old farmer living four miles south of Alta killed himself in his barn by hanging after an attempted removal from his home led him to the act. Hannison served as a school director in the locality.
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Cherokee
Charles Hannison
Alta
Ironworks Fire Destroys Major Plant in Ricamont
A large portion of the Tredgar Ironworks plant at Ricamont was destroyed by fire at 3 a.m. origin traced to the car shops. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Ricamont
Tredgar Ironworks
Satolli to Be Made Cardinal by Vatican Notice
The World reports official Vatican notice confirming Mgr Satolli will be created a cardinal. The New York dispatch notes the Vatican’s confirmation arriving by October 19.
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New York
Mgr. Satolli
Vatican
Whitecaps band arrested in Tatwell whip case in Claybourne
Sixteen men detained in Claybourne county on charges of forming a whitecaps gang that whipped J. B. Phillips at Tatwell several nights ago. Arrests include prominent locals and sensational developments are anticipated.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Claybourne County
J. B. Phillips
Tatwell
Morris District Court Opens with 68 Cases on Calendar
Morris Minn October 19 district court opened with 68 cases on the calendar. The grand jury indicted George Smith for burglary and Martin Thompson and Aaron Erickson for grand larceny.
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Morris, Minn
District Court
George Smith
Martin Thompson
Aaron Erickson
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Gilmore
Babcock
John T. French
Sioux City Stock Yards Company
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