Cook Confesses as Brooklyn Captain Testifies in Schley Inquiry
Captain Francis A. Cook, commander of the flagship Brooklyn and Schley’s chief of staff, testifies that he ordered the famous Yorktown loop at the Battle of Santiago and deems the maneuver successful. Other witnesses trace the fleet’s movements and the decision to sail to key Cuban harbors as the inquiry continues.
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Cook Alan
Cook
Santiago
Klways
Washington
Get
Francis A. Cook
Withom
Schleey
Navy Department
Schley
Hodgson
Doyin
Spain
Conk
Brooklyn
Cervera
Bantingi
Schleywit
Hanna
Mey West
Timor Mat
Martinique
Coeselar
Harvard
Curae
Cheatuenus
Clenturgos
Havana
Schity
Capene Cheater
Cuba
Sehley
Chester
Colin Wan
Rosalind Dewey
Lalcourt
Ater
Wagon Load of Evidence in Trust Company Case
A week of testimony in the suit against FR. Sweet and George M. Nobie continues, with JW Greed Jan Wick and J. L. Hunt presenting on behalf of Bowtieh creditors. Depositions have spanned England and America, with many days already used and more expected before trial. CIT Histed represented the defendants in the deposition proceedings.
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JW. Greed
Jan, Wick
J. L. Hunt
FR. Sweet
George M. Nobie
Turkish commander misses chance to trap captors at noon
Spaheer Eddy, secretary of the U S legation, learned that Turkish forces planned to surround Miss Stone’s captors at noon Saturday. He then went to Tev Pacha’s residence and demanded immediate Turkish troop withdrawal. Bulgarian forces followed, actions approved by the diplomatic corps to prevent Miss Stone’s murder.
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Eddy
Miss Stone
Road House by Lou Arnold Closes on Wear Sixth Street
Indications point to the Wear Sixth street road house operated by Lou Arnold being permanently shut. It has been closed for three days. The Arnold woman has moved part of her belongings out of town and plans to move all furnishings away. Sheriff Cook raided the place, arresting six men and 12 women. Bonds were set under $30 and posted. Some women offered to plead guilty if allowed to avoid further punishment. Judge Hazen refused to promise leniency, stating pleas would determine sentence. The Arnold woman eventually decided to quit when officers arrived.
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Lou Arnold
Wear Sixth Street
Arnold
Cook
Hazen
Uflcers
Eortent
Leedy Gets a Place in Alaska Politics
Former Governor Leedy of Kartux leaves a life behind and moves to Valdes Alaska to build a fortune. He becomes city attorney of Valdes, drives street work and improvements, and aligns with copper mining and local gold output prospects amid plans for an Armorican rally from Valdes to the Yukon.
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Tacoma
Goverand T. WeLnedy
Kartux
Valden
Alaska
Prince Willison
Valdex
Bertha
Vaeldes
Valdes
Chesnu Qinings
Capper River
Thest
Leedy
Waldes Benspring
Yukon
Murder charge filed against Mrs Witwer in Dayton case
The formal charge of murder in the first degree was today preferred against Mrs Maury Witwer, accused of arsenic poisoning. Also noted are items on golf champion Genevieve Hecker, a fatal brother dispute, a Galien fire disaster, and unrelated civil service notices and military appointments.
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Witwer
Dayton
Maury Fell Witwer
Mites Hecker
New York
Genevieve Hecker
Essex County
Orange
N. J
Not Paid Warrants Draw Strong Investor Interest
State Treasurer Frank Grimes reports heavy demand for unpaid warrants as investors flood inquiries from across Kansas. Warrants bearing six percent interest attract offers potentially totaling around one million dollars for October. Most warrants come from country banks and are presented for registration, with disposal controlled by the beneficiaries.
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Kansas
Frank Grimes
Ladey
Grimes
Cwa
Masin
Brooklyn
Santiago
Griffin
McCauley
Webster
Staunton
New York
Allen
Key Went
FE. Chadwick
Cudahy withdraws reward for kidnapping case
Omaha Oct 14 Eaward A Cudahy today withdrew the reward of three hundred dollars offered months ago for the arrest of his equ, The reward is withdrawn unconditionally and the notice will be printed in the afternoon newspapers. The suggestion of Mr Cudahy and at the request of Police Chief Denami the city will take up the matter tomorrow night at a regular meeting and it is expected will withdraw its offer of 25000 for the arrest of the kidnappers.
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Omaha
Eaward A. Cudahy
Cudahy
Denami
Jane
Bent Murdock and Roosevelt Editorial Intrigue at Congress
Emporia Gazette reports on Bent Murdock claiming Roosevelt backed Cy Leland and Joe Bristow, with letters between the men and Roosevelt. The piece hints at telepathic links and political leverage as Murdock eyes a Congress seat.
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Bent Murdock
Cy Leland
Joe Bristow
Topeka
Weil
Murdock
Roosevelt
el Deradd
Oyster Bay
Congress
Leland 1
Bririow
Emporia Gazette
Good year for ducks and Orient road meeting in Kansas City
David W. Mulvane of this city attends a Kansas City meeting of Orient road interests with Senator J. H. Burton also present. Burton says the visit has no political significance and notes the directors gathered at the Coates House. Also reported are Santa Fe changes with D. H. Thomas named passenger agent at Peoria and Eddington appointed general foreman at Trinkåed.
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David W. Mulvane
Kansas City
J. H. Burton
Kanss City
Orient
Re Coates Bouse
Orient Road
Santa Fe
D. H. Thomas
Peoria
Til
FW. McDonald
Mh. Cigen
San Francisco
Wellington
J.D. Hildebrand
Charles Eddington
Topeka Bond Market Sleeper Amid National Decline
Municipal bonds face weak demand as Topeka seeks a buyer for Santa Fe shop bonds. Eastern buyers balk at railway aid issues while markets nationwide show declines. Analysts expect a two month slump with higher interest costs and a possible rebound for bonds later in the year as cities navigate higher yields and cautious investors.
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Topeka
Sabta Fo
Bonis
Enon
Tchey Kil
Asain
Seay
Anginnos
Montreal
Cardola
Philadelpi
Uwworth
New York City
Wall Street
Minnicipaly
Ond
Snrkee
Chiles
Tees
New York
Philadelphia
POPENOE TO RETURN TO TOPEKA FOR DEBT SETTLEMENT
Popendoe or Popence c or Popense. F C Popondsi returns to Topeka January 1 as trustees John H Mulvane and Jesse Shaw plan to resolve a debt tangled by about 9000 dollars. Creditors threaten prosecutions but bonds will fund full payoff. Mrs Popence and children have returned from Costa Rica to Topeka.
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F. C. Popendsi
Topeka
Popeka
John H Mulvane
Jesse Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Costa Rica
Popence
Costa Ric
San Jove
Dresident
Popsnoo
Hie
Four Acres Burned In Historic Los Gatos Fire
A massive blaze in Los Gatos, California, early today destroyed about four acres of business property, several manufactories, a livery stable, a church, and numerous dwellings. The fire, fanned by a stiff breeze, halted only after exhausting nearby fuel. injuries were reported but not detailed.
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San Jose
Cal
Los Gatos
No New Cardinals In Coming Consistory
Baltimore dispatch reports The Sun’s note that no new cardinals will be created at the forthcoming consistory. Any names presented will be unnamed for now, and the United States will be honored only if the list is clear. The piece aligns with Pope Leo’s supposed plan to elevate the other American cardinal as long as Cardinal Gibbons lives.
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Baltimore
Clare
United States
Leo
Gibbona
Foster Missing Kansas Lawyer Feared Ill in Isolation
Charles Foster, an eccentric Kansas lawyer known for deep legal reference work, has not been seen since early Saturday, October 5. Friends fear he is ill and hiding in a lonely room, with his routine library and court circuits disrupted and his whereabouts traced to Oklahoma via a postal card received by his acquaintance Thomas Wood.
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Charles Foster
Law
Foster
Julia Pounds
Fourth
Harrison Street
Charles Poster
Lbraries
Thomas Wood
J. G. Wood
Oklahoma
Topeka
Lawrence
Ottawa
Coal Scarcity Threatens Topeka Industry And Railways
Coal is scarce in Topeka with a looming coal famine if cold weather arrives. Local kilns at the west track mill face shutdown as supply trains and cars are unavailable. F H Webster notes coal in transit is delayed by a lack of cars, affecting brick kilns and railroads reliant on inferior coal.
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Topeka
Cata
Iites
F. H. Webster
Vanta
Pane
Pumray
Grogthe
Wellington in Osborne County Race for State Senator
Wellington of Ellsworth visited Osborne county for several days to gauge support among friends who recall his tough campaign for state senator. Many leading Republicans now concede Osborne county will back Wellington for Congress when the Populist party rose to power.
Better crowd control planned for K. U. and Washburn game
Improvements for the Topeka football clash include carriage stands at the entrance gate and a streamlined exit system. Cars will be admitted by advance sale, reducing congestion at the K U versus Washburn game next Saturday on the Topeka gridiron.
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K. CU
Washburn
Topeka
Striking fog saves passengers on Hatree steamer wreck
In dense fog the Canadian Pacific steamer Hatree, from Skagway to Vancouver, ran aground on rocks near Tucker Bay, Jarvie Island. Captain Gosse and First Officer Newrotes were aboard as 170 passengers, including 120 first class and forty second class, were evacuated without panic. Pilot Gunns, sent from Vancouver, rowed back to the wrecked ship with four men and later returned with a boat, reporting limited damage and stating the steamer likely high on a slope but not in immediate danger.
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Skagway
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific
Tucker Bay
Jarvie Island
Rocky Island
Laquett Island
Sabin Strait
Gosse
Newrotes
Huting
Gunns
First Killing Frost Delivers Cold Morning Warning
The report notes the first killing frost of the season observed by official meteorologists. Temperatures dropped to a record low at seven in the morning with a 40 degree Celsius salinity reading and a high around 60. Winds shifted from northwest to southwest, reaching 96 miles per hour at one point. The forecast calls for general fall conditions tonight and Tuesday with a warming trend.
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Jennings
First Snow of the Season Hits Kansas Rail Route
Snow blankets Kansas as reports from Rock Island offices indicate a heavy snowfall along the Hutchinson to Pratt line, affecting Reno Kingman Safford and Pratt counties with sections in between, and disrupting service in parts of the region.
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Rock Island
Kansas
the Rock | Taland General
Hutchinson
Pratt
Reno
Kingmai
Safford
Jobes Accepts Presidency At American National Bank Kansas City
Charles F Jobes of Wichita, long a national bank examiner, has been elected president of the American National Bank of Kansas City succeeding H W Jones. Jobes resigned as examiner to take the post, joining Major Calvin Hood and allies in a Kansas banking group with large interests. The bank, capitalized at 2500000, is a leading Kansas City institution, with Hood and Devlin among its principal stockholders. Jones leaves for New York, retaining some interest in the bank.
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Imperia Gazette
Charles 5. Jobox
Wichita
Nation Bank Examiner
American National Bank
Kansas City
H.W. Jones
Jobes
Inbik
National Bank Examiner
Tg American National
Kansas
Calvin Hood
Hood
Lig New Century
FP. 1
Boneheaks
C. J. Devin
Topeka
Mr. Jobes
Major Hood
Kamas City
Ax !Ty
W, Jones
Nine-Hour Day Notice Hits Santa Fe Carpenter Shop
A bulletin posted in the Santa Fe carpenter shop announces a nine hour workday until further notice. The change reduces overtime and leaves workers dissatisfied. Daughters of the King leaders from Mia New York will address Bethany College students and members in chapel on Wednesday at 9 AM. Weather forecast for Kansas predicts generally fair conditions with rising temperatures and southerly winds.
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Newton
Kan
Santa Fe
Daughters of the King
Mia, Bradley and
Mies Myerson
New York
Students of
Bethany
Use Order
College of the Sisters of Bethany
Not of Mr. Peters Talked With President Roose
A brief note reports that Mr Peters discussed with President Roose yesterday on other matters. The item notes exchanges on unspecified topics, reflecting routine presidential outreach and public interest in interactions with national leaders.
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President Roose
Promises To Look After Evans Scalp Next Month
Congressman Charlee Curtin returns from Washington after talks with the president and pension matters involving Evans. He plans to press the issues on his next visit, noting widespread support for the president’s policy and the need for proper appropriation decisions. Curtis will stay at 2012 Hatresh in Washington and travel with Nic Cannily on November 15.
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Charlee Curtin
Washington
Suits Journal
Crawford Building
Washingtom
Kvann
Elf Murdier
Kansas
Yort Leavenworth
Corman Curtin
Finn
Rowt
Ube
Curtin
Hatrest
Nic Cannily
Mie Daighter
Pamelia
Warhiingtiy
Wes
Georgetown
Cyrus Leteni
Newton delegate injured by railroad accident after Turners convention
William Krieger a Newton delegate to the Turners convention was knocked over and severely injured by a stalled Rock Toland train near Jaskone Street after the afternoon meeting. Dr. Munn amputated the lower leg and Krieger, a timer by trade, was taken to hospital for treatment.
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William Krieger
Newton
Turners Janvention
Krieger
Gentech
Hut Rone
Zovionke
Jaskone Street
Joe Trate
Kepidts
Fee Depot
Ohne Ceol
Ami Bet
Lreli
Stsea
Cervasion
Munn
Mr. Krieger
MISS ROOSEVELT TO BEGIN YEAR WITH WASHINGTON VISIT
Washington notes say Mrs Roosevelt will attend a New York event January 2 at 8 o clock. She plans to accompany her father to New Haven for the degree LL D from Yale. The trip to Washington and New Haven is slated amid society circles and presidential events.
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Washington
Amra
Roosevelt Bee
Fev Chenyie
Ube
Wélde Chan
Inady
Washington Society
Uae
Uch Ae
Aioe al
Neve Haven
Yale
Marcon Covers 300 Miles in Telegraph Feat
London October 14 A new deciphered telegraph message travels 300 miles as Marcon covers vast distances in a landmark communication feat. Officials note rapid transmission and potential impact on long distance messaging.
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Burney Court of Inquiry
Oxtay
Denver
Miss Eddy
Hiansas
Allert Les
Ming
Witla
August Pearson, Rahler
Om Iret National Bank
Pie
Dent Weatiting Hisrsady
Hull
Des Moines
Tary
Natal
Galion
St. Joseph
Mich
Galien
Lae
United States Civil Service Commission
Kaw
Messenger Boy
Weather Bureau
E. E Purcell
Feo
Cavalry and Light Artillery School
Fort Riey
Pat Crowe
White House
Burton
Popenoe
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Rooevelt
Grace Reformed Church
St John’s Episcopal Church
Stockholm
Sweden
State Library
Osborne
Gongresamac
Killing Frost
J. Devlin
P. L Bonebrake
Maj. Hood
Anta Fe
Chicago
MR. Peters
Congressman Curtis
Mr. Evans
Wm. Krieger
Miss Roosevelt
Chinen Plews Potentiacies
Marcon
London
Wally Twessnich
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