Schley Court Proceedings Recap of Key Questions
Washington report on the Schley court of inquiry details Admiral Schley's testimony on the battle of Santiago May 31 to July 3. It notes questions about the Brooklyns turn, fleet signals, reconnaissance goals, and the circular blockade plan as attorneys press for precise actions and intentions.
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Reports on Harbor Defenses and River Improvements by General Gillespie
General Gillespie, chief of engineers, outlines progress and plans for U.S. harbor fortifications and river and harbor works. He cites 25 harbors with heavy guns and mortars, proposed mortar batteries, site acquisitions, and a $4,000,000 appropriation. Details include New York, Port Royal, Boston, and many other sites, plus river commissions and New Orleans harbor surveys.
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United States
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Endicott Board
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Lipton Says Shamrock II Not For Sale Or Reported
In Quotstown Oct 2 Tomas Tilp ton arrived by the Celtic from New York to deny rumors that Shamrock II is laid up or sold. He says he intends racing in America next season and will renew his challenge for the America s Cup. He disputes reports of disagreements with those in charge of the yacht and declares relations with the crew are not strained.
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White Star Line
Celtic
New York
Associated Press
America
Sir Thomas
Thore
Watershed Wins Narrow Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket
A large crowd attended the Newmarket meeting to witness the Cambridge Stakes. Watershed ridden by Johnny Kelso won after a tight finish from Osbueh who finished second. Lagarts ran third as Corinman faded, with bets on various horses including Codeman’s owner backing £40,000.
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Newmarket
W. C. Whitney
Watershed
Johnny Kelft
Tagninet
Lord Wolventon
Osbueh
Sigsainat
W. Woods
Lagcarts
Corinman
Maher
France
M. Ephrusst
Codeman
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Lustaris
Gsbuch
Reiff
Roosevelt Attends Lady Huntsworth's Experiment at New National
President Roosevelt and party attended Daniel Froitman’s company at the New National Theater in Washington on October 10. It marked his first theater visit since McKinley’s death and was met with a warm reception as the audience filled the house. Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt accompanied him along with Captain Eenaway Reginald Gray and Baltimore’s Mr and Mrs Gray. The visit signals the end of official mourning and a return to public life.
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Roosevelt
New National Theater
Daniel Froitman
Lady Huntsworth
Eenaway
Reginald Gray
Baltimore
President McKinley
Dinner With Diaz Honors Pan American Delegates
Mexico City October 29 banquet for Pan American delegates featured President Diaz speaking on unity and gratitude toward sister republics. Evo Balgoss, provisional congress president, praised the deliberations and hoped for fruitful results aiding continental cooperation. Greece to Get Crete report follows with a dispatch from Constantinople to the Times.
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General Diaz
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Evo Balgoss
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Getlens
Onder
Mexico
America
Greece
Crete
London
Times
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Tur
Controversy Over Dr Fisk At First Congregational Church
Dissension grows at the First Congregational Church as opposition forms to re elect Rev D M Fisk amid claims he is too advanced and strays from orthodox topics His illustrated lectures attract non members while loyalty to Blakesly and church growth at Central Congregational are cited as contrasts to the Topeka congregation.
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Washburn College
Linus Blakesly
First Congregational Church
St Louis
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Central Congregational Church
First
Blakesty
Topeka
National Agricultural Implement Dealers Meet Opens in Kansas City
Three hundred delegates attend the eighth annual convention with two hundred arriving from Chicago aboard a special train. W. S. Thomas of Springfield addresses the gathering as potential next president, following remarks by President James A. Carr of Richmond Indiana. Reports from Secretary Frank E. Lukens and Treasurer A. G. Orendorff fill the session. Col. J. G. Stowe will speak tomorrow as officers are elected and the next convention site chosen.
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Kansas City
Chicago
National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Dealers
Thomas
Springfield
James A. Carr
Richmand
Ind
Frank E. Lukens
A. G. Orendorff
W. S Thomas
Col
J. G. Stowe
South Africa
Deport Hessians Under Controversial Contract Labor
Washington ordered the deportation of Hessians suspected of entering the United States to work for a New York hotel under contract. A special board of inquiry, reopened by Commissioner Fitehie on lawyers appeal, affirmed the initial deportation. Attorneys have filed an appeal to the secretary of the treasury, keeping the men in custody during review.
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New York
Washington
Fitehie
Secretary of the Treasury
Princess Waldemar Expands Ventures in Copenhagen
Princess Waldemar of Denmark, formerly Marie of Orleans, embarks on real estate speculation near Copenhagen, plans villa development for aristocrats, and seeks to profit via Danish West Indies commerce and Asian trade. She has obtained Russian concessions related to ja trade and aims to boost Danish commerce.
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Duke of
Chartres
Danish West Indies
Asia
Anarchists Celebrate Czolgusz Electrocution in London
Anarchists in London held late night gatherings to honor the execution of Czolgusz. Dances and chants filled headquarter meetings as crowds dispersed by dawn. Police patrolled amid rising anarchist activity and scuffles at redistribution points.
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London
Scotland Yards
Miller Announces Run for Governor From Osage City
State Senator H. B. Miller of Osage City confirms to the State Journal his candidacy for governor. He says his Fourth district support is solid and cites assurances and letters of backing. Miller notes cattle trading and harvest work kept him busy, but he expects regional backing if Shawnee County aligns, while Richter from the Fourth district also campaigns.
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Bishops Meet in Cincinnati Biennial Session
Sixteen Methodist Episcopal bishops convened in Cincinnati for a week long biennial session to assign presiding officers, review church conditions, and plan expansions including a new college in Oklahoma Territory. The meeting follows the death of Bishop Ninde and discusses north south unification and foreign missions.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Ninde
Detroit
Oklahoma
Hamilton
Board of Bishops
McCabe
China
Asia
Church of England
South Africa
Hurst
Jury Trial Ordered in Condemnation Case and Directors Elected
Jury trial ordered in the condemnation suit over lands for a naval station as defendants contest valuation tied to government fees. In another item, the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railway stockholders elected James Barret Alex McDonald and W T Newman as directors, with Walter P Bilis filling a vacancy. Weather forecast: Kansas generally fair tonight and Thursday with southerly winds.
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Peart Habor
Ae Ak Subernntian
A. Court
Lefendanta
Chicago
Kansas
Regulation of Strikes Proposed to Legalize Under Conditions
Madrid reports the interior minister Senor Moret has introduced a bill to regulate strikes. Ordinary strikes with four to fifteen days’ duration would be legalized if not endangering basic needs. leaders face imprisonment. Public works concessions must disclose hours and wages and disputes would go to authorities and arbitration.
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Senor Moret
Fight over Crum appointment stirs Third District politics
Intense opposition flares as Crum’s unit appointment drags, with protesters sending letters to the president and Crum supporters predicting December action. Debates center on delays and potential dual commissions, while Congress may face concurrent confirmations to avoid tied appointments.
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Burton
W. I Sterne
J. M. Simpson
Tyle
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Death of Evan Davis in Emporia
Evan Davis, one of Emporia’s oldest settlers, died Tuesday after a long life marked by Civil War service in the Eleventh Kansas under Colonel Plum. He arrived in Emporia in March and was engaged in early settlement efforts. Funeral services are set for Friday, with arrangements by local officials, as the community copes with a diphtheria outbreak affecting several children.
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Evan Davin
Dayle
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Wili
Davintus
Asa Rade
Atone Mason
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Moortn
Zoeloek
Neibe Belants
Elon Tor
Boer Commanders Engage in East Front Skirmish
A dated dispatch reports Col Bying capturing 22 prisoners on October 25 including Firth. Cornet Spanneberg and another officer named Cniethuled are mentioned. Col Fortesque is noted in connection with a follow up raid. The report also mentions a half day running fett with Muellee's Boer force and a separate incident resulting in four prisoners killed or captured.
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Cornéts Spanneberg
Von Holleben Returns to Washington Amid Diplomatic Hopes
Berlin reports German ambassador Von Holleben arrives from Calcutta en route to America. He expresses pride and readiness to restore cordial ties with the United States under President Wilson’s administration. Also notes a railway accident near Greenville injuring the engineer and fireman and weather snippets for major cities.
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Dr. von Holleben
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