Hodgsons Long Talk Puts in Another Day of Testimony
The Schley court of inquiry heard Lieutenant Commander Hodgson recount the Santiago action and Schleys conduct, asserting a commander in chief should have acted differently. Captain Folger testified on Cristobal Colon bombardment and Spanish shore batteries, noting visibility issues at night and no announced battle plan. Sampson unlikely to testify due to illness, with a possible formal statement to justify not issuing a summons.
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Washington
Hodgson
Schley Court of Inquiry
W.M. Folger
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
New Orleans
Folger
Cristobal Colon
Colon
Schley
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Texas
Mayner
Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Rayer
Witness Examined by Rayner on Schley Hodgson Exchange
The cross examination clarified Schley’s demand Hodgson deny a alleged grotesque lie about saying Damn the Texas. Hodgson maintained Schley wanted denial, while he admitted denying the lie. Hodgson described the Brooklyn’s 600 yard loop and rapid firing, its distance to the chase, and the momentary sighting of the Oregon and Massachusetts during the battle. The Brooklyn acted quickly and fought to the best of its ability.
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Hodgson
Rayner
Marblehead
Brooklyn
Cienfuegos
Dons Hrodgson
Cook
Massachusetts
Guantanamo
Oregon
Indiana woman acquitted in cow beating case
In Muncie Indiana on October 8 a circuit court jury acquitted Mrs Elizabeth Clark after weeks and two courts of trial in the so called cow case The jurors said the woman did beat the cow but that the animal deserved it ensuring a unexpected verdict in a local legal matter
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Muncie, Ind
Elizabeth Clark
Four Girls Hurt in Fog Car Crash In Warren Work Scene
In fog yesterday a Mahoning Valley electric car rear ended a car carrying four girls en route to work at the Warren Electric plant. Motorman Cal Shaw was seriously injured and will lose a leg. Four girls were also badly hurt in the crash.
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Niles,o
Mahoning Valley
Warren
Cal Shaw
Engraved and Printed Cards Offered by The Journal
The Journal announces offers for engraved or printed cards with ordering options. Readers can place orders for card designs and finishes through The Journal office.
Powers of State Boards Deny Special Attorneys
Attorney General Hamlin asserts state boards cannot name special attorneys nor can the state auditor issue warrants for such payments. The opinion, delivered to Auditor McCullough, holds that the attorney general and county state's attorneys perform all legal work for boards and commissions, with one exception for the Insurance Department where Fred H. Rowe serves as Insurance Attorney.
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Springfield
Ill
H. J. Hamlin
McCullough
Hamlin
Insurance Department
Fred H. Rowe
Yates
Beloit Hazing Incident At Beloit College
George F Stockwell, a Beloit College student, was abducted from President Eaton’s house by middle preparatory class members and subjected to beating with switches before being released to return home. The act, part of ongoing class fights this year, may go unpunished as the culprits are unknown.
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Beloit, Wis
George — F. Stockwell
Beloit College
Eaton
Boers Aim to Persuade Roosevelt Over South Africa Aid
Kalamazoo reports Boer sympathizers, led by the American Transvaal League, forming an endless chain of private post cards to President Roosevelt. Citizens are urged to sign and circulate cards asking him to halt U S shipments of horses and mules to Cape Town and to push England to fight fairly in South Africa.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Roosevelt
United States
South Africa
American Transvaal League
Chicago
New Orleans
Cape Town
England
Kenosha Police Seek Lena Brenter Missing Teen
Kenosha Wis Oct 8 police ask search for Lena Brenter 16 a Somers resident who disappeared after leaving a church prayers meeting Friday evening in Kenosha. She was last seen walking home from the gathering.
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Kenosha
Wis
Lena Brenter
Somers
Illinois Methodist conference tobacco membership debate
Murphysboro Oct 8 The Illinois Methodist conference refused to exclude tobacco users from membership. A temperance report urged asking applicants if they use tobacco and allowing rejection for an affirmative answer, but the proposal was defeated after a lively debate.
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Murphysboro
Uls
Illinois Methodist Conference
Temperance
Gasoline Mislabeling Holds Dealer Responsible for Accidents
In Des Moines Iowa, the supreme court ruled in the Jennie Ives versus William Welden case that a dealer who sells gasoline without marking the container as gasoline is liable for accidents caused when customers cannot tell its content. The suit concerned filling a jug with gasoline instead of kerosene.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Jennie Ives
William Welden
Bold Highway Robbery Near Madison Targets Travelers
A gang of highway robbers held up three carriages Saturday night en route to Lake Herman, near Madison. The victims, including several prominent local businessmen, lost about $500 in cash and jewelry after a pitched battle with the robbers.
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Madison
Lake Herman
Elgin Dealers Cleared in Oleomargarine Case on First Ballot
The state food commissioners second case against Elgin dealers Meirhoff and Rehage for selling oleomargarine colored as butter ended with a verdict for the defendants on the first ballot. The ruling will be appealed.
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Elgin
Als
State Food Commissioners
Meirhoff & Rehage
Adell Woman Awarded 500 in Kiss Promise Suit
Sheboygan Wisconsin October 8 a circuit court jury awarded Mrs Bouska of the town of Adell a verdict for 500 in a case against Peter Hugent who promised her 1 for every kiss she gave him When she failed to collect she filed suit seeking 3000 damages in the court.
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Sheboygan, Wis
Christian Endeavorers Adjourn at Illinois Convention
The fifteenth annual Illinois convention of Christian Endeavorers closed in Danville on Sunday. The next annual meeting will be held in Quincy. The convention dates were moved from October to July.
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Christian Endeavorers
Danville
Ill
Quincey
Lawson's Boralma Withdraws From Lexington Race
Lexington Kentucky October 8 Lawson's Boralma who was to race The Abbot for a $30000 purse will not be able to race due to a cold from climate change.
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Lexington
Lawson
Boralma
Abbot
Last Words of McKinley Read At Memorial Meeting
A memorial gathering in Ohio heard Dr. M B Mann recount the dying words of President McKinley. He described meeting behind a screen when the president spoke to his wife Good bye all good bye It is God s way His will be done not ours Later he whispered Nearer my God to Thee though it be a cross his constant prayer.
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Washington
Move That Would Give Endlase Trouble in Ohio Indiana and Illinois
J H Molloney fourth vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers warned that linemen in Ohio Indiana and Illinois may be called out in sympathy with Chicago and Cleveland strikers. He said the action could come soon if the Chicago Telephone Company remains obdurate and officers agreed on the propriety of a stand.
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Chicago
J. H. Molloney
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Cleveland
C. Moloney
Chicago Telephone Company
International Organization
Ilinois
Councilman Meis Missing in Omaha Mystery
Omaha police seek Henry Meis a South Omaha councilman and brewer and Edna Jansen after both vanished Meis recent accounts closed and his bank funds withdrawn with about 20000 cash believed to be heading to California wife left penniless foul play feared earlier then ruled out as investigation showed business closures and flight evidence Edna Jansen linked to the brewer remains unclear where she is now
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Omaha
Henry Meis
South Omaha
Edna Jansen
Mels
Severa Weeks
Meis
California
United States Consul and envoy to follow up Miss Stone abductors
From Sofia a Vienna dispatch to The Daily Express reports United States Consul Dickenson and a missionary society envoy arrived to pursue Miss Stone the abducted missionary and to deposit part of the ransom. The brigands have extended the payment deadline by one month.
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London
Sofia
Vienna
Daily Express
United States
Dickenson
Missionary Society
Miss Stone
Otto Identifies Memphis Suicide Victim as Father
Columbus Indiana on October 8 E E Otto druggist and secretary of the state board of pharmacy arrived in Memphis Tennessee and identified the body of a stranger who hanged himself as his father Frank E Otto who had been living with his son in Columbus but vanished a week earlier.
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Columbus
Ind
E. E. Otto
State Board of Pharmacy
Memphis
Tenn
Frank E. Otto
Sheriff North acquitted in Alabama lynching case
The preliminary trial of Sheriff J. L. North of St. Clair County ended with his acquittal. He had shot and killed a mob member while protecting a prisoner from lynching.
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Asheville
Ala
J. L. North
St. Clair County
Columbia Names Butler Temporary President After Low Resigns
New York trustees appoint Nicholas Murray Butler after President Low resigns to run for mayor of New York City. Butler, a professor of philosophy and education, becomes temporary head of Columbia University.
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New York
Low
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
University
New York City
Multiple national and local incidents reported in brief.
County courthouse at Alexandria burned destroying most records. US Supreme Court to reconvene Oct 14 after four month recess. Emperor William left Romania after killings. General MacArthur arrived in Washington. US Express declares 2 percent semiannual dividend. Germany reports storms. Immigration to New York last year 4 538 106 with increases from southern Europe and Asia. A 6 year old boy Albert Ryan murdered in New York. Mrs A J Witmer held in Dayton on suspicion of fourteen murders. John Ketes crushed at Chicago stockyards. Nome bank swindled for 7600 by bogus checks. Danish cruiser to visit Oct 19 from Copenhagen. President Seth Low delivers farewell at Columbia University amid mayoral bid.
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United States Supreme Court
Emperor William
Rominton
General MacArthur
Washington
United States Express Company
Germany
New York
Europe
Asia
Albert Ryan
A. J. Witmer
Dayton
John Ketes
Galesville
Wis
Stock Yards
Chicago
Nome
Copenhagen
United States
Seth Low
Columbia University
Lipton to race Shamrock II again against giants in 190?
Sir Thomas Lipton plans to keep the Shamrock II in America for spring and summer races against the Constitution and Columbia. The vessel will be dismantled to pass under the Brooklyn bridge, then towed to New London for winter layup with the Constitution. Lipton, recovering from a leg injury, sits aboard the Erin with doctors prescribing rest while NYYC prepares a reception. Lipton still believes Shamrock superior despite recent defeats, attributing winds for the losses and seeking another race.
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Thomas Lipton
America
Constitution
Columbia
Brooklyn Bridge
New London
Conn
Lipton
Sir Thomas Lipton
Erin
West Twenty-sixth Street
North River
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Associated Press
Thomas
Shamrock
Sailboat Match Aftermath Sees Plans for Next Race
In Chicago, discussions follow the Shamrock versus Columbia race as owners weigh wind and positioning factors. Commodore Ledyard notes the season ends with Columbia laid up for winter and Shamrock unable to contend again for two years unless a new challenger intervenes.
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Shamrock
Chicago
Commodore Ledyard
New York
Columbia
Parachute Descent Succeeds In LaSalle Mystery
In La Salle Illinois on Wednesday night investigators confirm Lillian Lefay the seronant ascended and descended safely. Andrew Nelson of Oglesby reports seeing a parachute light in a field nearby and witnesses say the parachute was dragged from the landing area.
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LaSalle, Ill
Lillian Lefay
LaSalle
Andrew Nelson
Oglesby
Webster County Pioneer James Fallon Ends Life Amid Arrest Warrant
James Fallon a prominent Webster county resident near Fort Dodge Iowa shot himself at his home Saturday while the sheriff waited with a warrant for his arrest on an alleged murderous assault against a threshing crew whom he drove off his property with a revolver.
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Fort Dodge
James Fallon
Webster County
Here
Elgin Board Renames Prospect Street School to McKinley
By a unanimous vote the Elgin school board changes the Prospect street school name to William McKinley school citing honoring the late president.
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McKinley
Elgin, Ars
School Board of
Elgin
Prospect Street
William McKinley
Notice of non responsibility for subcontractor debts
The undersigned give notice they will not be responsible for any debts incurred by any of our subcontractors, their agents or laborers, nor those of our own agents, unless upon our regularly written and properly signed orders. The only guaranteed kidney cure is Smith's Sure Kidney Cure. Your druggist will refund money if after taking one bottle you are not entirely satisfied with results. 50c.
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Smith
Fatal fall of a couple in St. Louis porch accident
A couple, Mr and Mrs Charles Reising, died after falling forty feet from a third story porch as a wooden railing broke during a struggle over dressing for church. Reising suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries while Mrs Reising endured severe head wounds and brain concussion symptoms.
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St. Louis
Charles Reising
Reising
Feuds in Kentucky Church Killings and National German Alliance Formed
Readable items show a feudal feud between Virginia Morgans and Tennessee Chadwells with four killed and four wounded at Big Springs Union Baptist Church. Other notes include the National German American Alliance formed in Philadelphia to promote German language study, plus multiple local accidental and violent incidents across towns.
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Middlesboro
Qet
Big Springs Union Baptist Church
Tennessee Ye
Tip
James Chadwell
Rush
Henry Morgan
Henry Overstreet
Jones
M. Mean
Joe Moberly
Philadelphia
National
Markets report from Chicago and surrounding regions
The Chicago market summary lists hogs with receipts near 1,000 and various packer and shipping price ranges from 4.50 to 6.90 per unit, cattle with 28,000 receipts and mixed to high ranges, and sheep and lambs with 40,000 receipts and several price bands. East Buffalo and St Louis quotes cover hogs, cattle, and grains, with notable ranges for heavy and light hogs, steer classes, and dairy produce. Wheat, corn, oats, and rye futures show mixed to higher values across regional exchanges including Milwaukee and St Louis markets.
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Chicago
Fed Western
Texas
Western
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
A Word to Travelers About Diarrhoea Remedy
Travel excitement and unfamiliar food and water often cause diarrhoea. Do not leave home without a bottle of Chamberlain's Molic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Stewart's and Cook and Sherman.
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Stewart’s
Cook & Sherman
Fish and Poultry Dressed Land Cut to Order
Fish and poultry dressed to order at Todd Stuarts shop offering ready to cook selections and fresh cuts for customers.
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Todd Stuart
Episcopal Convention Approves Worship Reform in San Francisco
In San Francisco the Episcopal General Convention deputies adopt a reform allowing temporary use of old worship forms by congregations not in union with the church under diocesan bishop oversight. The vote shows clerical support and division among lay members. Dr Huntington argues for a broader canon. The House of Bishops elects the presiding bishop for three years and splits Shanghai district into Shanghai and Wankow departments. Daughters of the King organize a council and plan triennial meetings. the American Sunday School Institute names Bishop Talbot president.
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House of Deputies
Episcopal General Convention
Huntington
Huuntington
New York
Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
China
Shanghai
Wankow
Daughters of the King
Convention City
American Sunday School Institute
Bishop Talbot
Central
Pennsylvania
H. L. Duhring
Philadelphia
Amish win on oath dispute with Indiana tax officials
In Adams County Indiana Amish residents refused to swear on tax returns citing religious beliefs. Attorney General Taylor upheld their position allowing affirmations instead of oaths. The victory followed protests by Amish around Berne and aroused elation among church members.
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Wabash, Ind
Get
Adams County
Berne
Taylor
Carris Sells the Seats for Graham Theatre Season
Advance sale for all Graham theatre attractions will be at Carris East side drug store. The note is dated and lists Carris as the sales point for season tickets and individual tickets.
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Graham Theatre
Carris’ East Side Drug Store
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