Admiral Schley Describes Role in Santiago Battle Testimony
Washington witnesses recounts the May to July 1898 cruise toward Cienfuegos and Santiago. Admiral Schley details orders, fleet movements, engagements with the Spanish squadron, and the climactic actions that led to the surrender of ships including the Colon and the Viscaya.
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Execution of President McKinley’s killer in Auburn Prison
October 29 New York reports Teen F. 3% was executed at 7 15 am in Auburn Prison for the assassination of President McKinley. The condemned man wore black trousers a gray shirt gray socks and no shoes. He faced death with composure showing a slight nervous attack the previous evening but remained stoical. Family relinquished claim to the body and it will be buried in the cemetery. Authorities await the body’s disposal per an agreement signed by the condemned man’s father.
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Last Interv iews of Condemned Man With Kin
Leon Czolgosz faced his brother and brother in law in two brief interviews Monday night. He angrily denounced the church and clergy when religion arose, asking promises for services. He rejected priests, refused further talks, and urged no prayers over him after death.
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Execution and burial at Auburn prison grounds
The report notes the execution of Czolgosz and states he was interred in the ground controlled by Auburn prison officials.
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The Electrical Chair At Auburn Prison
Leon Czolgosz, condemned for the McKinley assassination, is described as healthy and gaining slightly in weight on death row. Warden Mead and Superintendent Collins secured a family settlement allowing burial in the prison cemetery and barring any display of the remains to outsiders. The execution was to proceed under the terms, with family members later attempting to witness the death but denied by authorities.
Museum Keeper Offers 5000 for Czolgosz Body or Garments
Superintendent Collins faced renewed pressure to avoid sensational handling of the Czolgosz case as two offers emerged. A museum keeper in a major eastern city telegraphed $5000 cash for either the murderer's body or his garments, while a sinetoscope owner proposed $2000 for permission to film the execution chamber intrusion.
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Foutz the Condemned Murderer Escapes in Philippines
Phineas Foutz, a soldier convicted of murder in the Philippines and under death sentence, has escaped. He enlisted from Zanesville, Ohio. This case was the only McKinley approved death sentence for an American soldier in the Philippines, and his execution would have occurred had he not fled.
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Castro Elected President in Venezuela
A cable dispatch from New York reports the election of President Castro of Venezuela who has served as provisional president for one year. The official proclamation is expected Tuesday from the Venezuelan congress.
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Schley Club Organized in Rice Hill Dem admirers form group
In Rice Hill Missouri on October 29 a Schley club was organized by Adm. Schley supporters. Strong resolutions endorsed him for the next Democratic presidential nomination.
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Little Boy Sets World Pacing to Wagon Record
Memphis Tennessee October 26 Little Boy broke the world pacing to wagon record at Billings park by completing the circuit in 2 01 5 The former mark of 2 01 was also held by Little Boy in the year prior
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Torch applied to old warship Minnesota in Eastport
Eastport Maine October 28 reports the torch is set to the old warship Minnesota. It is said the vessel Tennessee will be brought here later to meet a similar fate.
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Insurance Directors Endorse Local Banks in Ohio Fire Relief Pitch
A Cincinnati based insurer urges policyholders to select banks and insurance firms from their own state for stability and quick relief in case of fire. The board highlights long history since 185k, double liability, and prior claim payments. claims are promised within 60 days without cash discounts.
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