Testimony on Dear Schley Dispatches at Schley Court
Captain Chadwick testified before the Schley naval court about Sampson’s May dispatches to Schley near Cienfuegos in 1898 and the McCalla signal code. He explained the code was not sent to Schley and described the Key West dispatches clarifying the Spanish fleet position at Santiago de Cuba. He noted Schley’s loyalty to Sampson and that the Marblehead was to relay orders toward Santiago. The session adjourned with discussions on the No. 8 dispatch and the fleet’s movements.
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Washington
F. B. Chadwick
Sampson
New York
Spain
Schley Naval Court
Chadwick
Rayner
North Atlantic
McCalla
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Cienfuegos
Marblehead
Commodore Schley
Reyner
Key West
Schley” Tetter
Lemly
Santiago
Department
Staunton
Allen
Havana
Bugle
Hawk
Marinehead
Santiago de Cuba
How the News Was Received In the Key West Dispatch
The account describes telegrams and statements from Navy officials including Captain Allen of Key West and Lt Staunton. It notes Admiral Sampson acted on reports that the Spanish fleet was in Santiago de Cuba and mentions a dispatch directing movement toward Santiago aboard the Iowa.
Dispatches Sent After Receiving This Inclosure
The excerpt shows interrogation about whether No 7 referred to the Dear Schiey dispatch. The admiral confirms the Dear Schiey dispatch was sent as an answer following receipt of the inclosure. The exchange centers on timing of telegrams and the sequence of communications.
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Chadwick
Rayner
the Dispatc
Dun & Co. reports rosy business despite some over capitalized firms
The Dun and Company weekly trade review finds strong industrial activity nationwide with vigorous construction and solid labor demand. It notes leather and hides at yearly highs, raw wool firm, dry goods steady, and a 4.6 percent living-cost rise. Failures total 231 in the U S and 34 in Canada, vs last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Man claims 200 children as he denounces past life
LaCrosse Wisconsin October 12 A man giving name Frank Dower arrested at Burns LaCrosse county declares he is the father of 200 living children He refuses to reveal past career or the whereabouts of any offspring Authorities suspect insanity though his speech and conduct are rational
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LaCrosse
Wis
Frank Dower
Burns
LaCrosse County
Folmar
Germany
Iie
Census figures show male majority in 1900 population
Washington reports the final census bulletin for 1900 covering the nation. Males numbered 89,059,242 or 51.2 percent of the population, while females were 87,244,145 or 48.8 percent. The data indicate a small shift toward more females than a decade earlier.
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Washington
Widow of Michigan's first governor cared for in Toledo infirmary
Lansing reports Governor Bliss was advised the widow of Stephen T. Mason is in the infirmary hospital in Toledo. Mrs. Mason, 80, is described as infirm in body and mind and in destitute circumstances.
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Lansing
Mich
Bliss
Toledo
Stephen T. Mason
State of
Michigan
Mason
On Trial for Killing His Wife in Gladwin Case
Beaverton hotelkeeper William Arnold is on trial in Gladwin Michigan for shooting and killing his wife and daughter. His lawyers are mounting a desperate defense as three days have been spent securing a jury. The trial is not expected to last long.
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Gladwin, Mich
William Arnold
Beaverton
Pawnbroker Miller Stevens Dies by Suicide in Kansas City
Grief stricken widower Miller Stevens 45 committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in Kansas City yesterday. He left two children.
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Kansas City
Miller Stevens
Wisconsin University President Adams Resigns
President Charles Kendall Adams of the University of Wisconsin resigns his post in Madison on October 12, with the university awaiting new leadership.
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Madison, Wis
Charles Kendall Adams
University of Wisconsin
Frick Johnson Contractors Notice of Limited Liability
The undersigned declare they will not be responsible for debts of their subcontractors or agents unless issued on regularly written and signed orders. The notice is signed by J A Frick, president, on behalf of Frick & Johnson Contractors.
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Advertised by Smith’s Remedy
A period advertisement promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. Dated claim states a druggist refunds money if one bottle does not satisfy after use. Priced at 50 cents.
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Smith
McKinley Memorial Arch Projected at National Capital
Washington Oct 12 The William McKinley National Memorial Arch association plans a two million dollar arch funded by national subscriptions to honor President McKinley. The arch would stand at the Washington approach to the memorial bridge linking Washington with Arlington. Henry B B McFarland is president and Secretary Gage is treasurer. Honorary vice presidents will include the president and cabinet with a list of notable figures among national vice presidents.
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Washington
William McKinley
Justice Fuller
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Helen Miller Gould
Charles W. Fairbanks
Bill Torrence
John B. Gordon
Cardinal Gibbons
Potter
Edward G. Andrews
Franis B. Clark
MOS ee Makes Hot Breads
Royal Baking Powder Company of New York promotes hot breads under the MOS ee brand at 100 William Street in New York with a wholesome image.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST. New York
Urgent appeal funds to save Miss Stone in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople say Ottomans abandon search for Miss Stone to avoid provoking brigands. London notes Roosevelt and Washington press for Turkish accountability and possible naval show of force. Boston clergy issue another appeal to bolster ransom funds as danger to the missionary persists.
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Constantinople
Washington
Miss Stone
London
Spectator
Roosevelt
Washington Cabinet
Porte
Turkey
America
Boston
Urgent second appeal for Ellen M. Stone rescue
Dated Boston Oct 11 the appeal signed by church leaders urges Americans to raise the full ransom of 110000 for Ellen M Stone held captive in the Balkans. It states the board will not pay and lists funds to Kidder Peabody Co Boston and Baring Magoun Co New York with refunds if unused. Germany denies Venezuela claim over Porto Cabello clash.
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Boston
John L. Withrow
Park Street Congregational Church
George C. Lorimer
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
John Galbraith
Broomfield Street
M. S
America
Ellen M. Stone
Balkan Mountains
Washington
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Devonshire Street
Baring, Magoun & Co
Wall Street
New York
United States
Flowers stolen from grave of Benton Harbor resident
In Benton Harbor Michigan on October 12 officers pursue suspects who stole flowers placed on the grave of the late Henry Berkheiser a prominent local figure. The bereaved family disclosed the theft noting the funeral tributes were beautiful and were taken in daylight.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Henry Berkheiser
Berkheiser
Iowa Library Association Adopts Adjournment in Burlington
The Iowa Library Association met in Burlington on October 12 and adjourned after a brief session. Proceedings noted by officials and the group prepared for future meetings.
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Iowa Library Association
Burlington, Ia
Iowa Library
Veeter
Grinnell chosen as next year’s meeting place
Day afternoon after electing officers: President EF PF Dowley Cedar Rapids. secretary Miss Margaret Brown Des Moines. Resolutions favored a modelibrary for the St. Louis exposition in 1908. Also notes from Odessa and Alba fire report and Wisconsin Baptist convention closure.
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PF. Dowley
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Brown
Des Moines
Grinnell
St. Louis Exposition
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang donates to Miss Stone ransom fund
Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister gives $100 to the fund for the ransom of Miss Stone. The seventh annual convention of the National Hardware association is in session at Cleveland.
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Wu Ting Fang
Miss Stone
National Hardware Association
Cleveland
Robber Stops Train Near Branchville On Southern Line
In Columbia on October 12 a lone gunman boarded the train between the passenger and express cars at the same point as a past robbery. He was confronted by the conductor and trainmen who held him off with a pistol until he halted the train and made his escape.
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Columbia
D. C
Branchville
Southern Railway
Southern
State Board Moves To Criminate Unlicensed Medical Practitioners
Denver Colorado Oct 2 The state board of medical examiners has begun a crusable against all who practice medicine without regular diplomas. Six warrants were issued by the district court three for osteopaths and three for regular practitioners alleged to have failed to comply with the law and one for a magnetic healer.
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Denver
Cole
State Board of Medical Examiners
District Court
Market Report Gains and Ranges for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Estimated daily receipts show hogs at 17,000 with ranges 4.70 to 6.60, cattle at 3,000 with steers and cows priced from 2.0 to 8.90, and sheep and lambs around 2.76 to 5.15. Regional quotes from East Buffalo and St. Louis include varied bids and weekly summaries for multiple classes.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunming & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louise
Chief Witness Arrested in Kenosha Bribery Case
Ex-Alderman John Gaster, a leading lumberman, was arrested on bribery charges in Kenosha Wisconsin after allegedly taking payments from G L Clusen of Chicago for voting yes on a street railway ordinance. The case escalated as district attorney moved to discharge him as state witness, while a ten day adjournment was granted in the aldermen Pirsch and Smith hearing amid heated exchanges with defense attorney Furthmann.
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Kenosha
Wis
John Gaster
G. L. Cliusen
Chicago
Gaster
Pirsch
Smith
Bhdadmund Furthmann
Furthmann
Labor Federation Rejects Union Labor Directory
The Illinois Federation of Labor condemned the published Labor Union Directory after a secret session found many advertisements came from firms unfriendly to organized labor. The retiring president T. J. O'Brien received an opal ring and his wife an opal pin, and the convention required Allied Printing Trades' label on eligible publications.
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Allied Printing Trades
Iowa Stock Tax Amendment Sought by League
Des Moines October meeting of the Iowa Domestic Local Building Loan and Savings Association League moves to amend tax law on stock in domestic building and loan companies. Current method taxes stock on holdings and home loans. Proposed change would let stockholders report similarly to savings banks. Thirty member companies in the Town League.
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Des Moines
Iowa Domestic Local, Building, Loan and Savings Association League
Dillon sues relatives for alienation of wife affection
In Bloomington Illinois on October 12 the circuit court heard a $10 000 damage suit filed by Thomas B Dillon a prominent general merchant of Chenoa against Elizabeth Shields Julia Shields Alice Forsythe Carrie Arey Annie Margaret and Nellie Thornton all from Chicago Joliet and Chenoa alleging they alienated his wife’s affections.
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Bloomington
Uls
Thomas B. Dillon
Chenoa
This County
Elizabeth
Julia Shields
Alice Forsythe
Chicago
Carrie D. Arey
Joliet
Annie
Margaret
Nellie Thornton
Dillon
National T. P. E. O. Society Elects Officers in Des Moines
The national convention of the TP. E. O. society closed after three days in Des Moines Iowa with Carrie Hopeman of Minden Nebraska elected president Sue Weber of Knoxville Iowa named vice president and Anna Wilkins of Des Moines Iowa named vice president.
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Des Moines
TP. E. O. Society
Carrie Hopeman
Minden
Neb
M. Sue Weber
Knoxville
Anna Wilkins
Governor Labollette Seeks Recovery With Hunter’s License
Madison Wisconsin October 12 Governor R M Labollette who has been ill for over three months and absent from executive duties took out a resident hunter s license and went ten miles to the country home of his physician Dr Philip Fox hoping country air and rabbit and prairie chicken shooting will restore his health
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Madison
Wis
R. M. Labollette
Philip Fox
Powder Explosion Victim Dies At Western Military Academy
Newmark Isaacs aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs J I Isaacs of St Louis died from injuries after a powder explosion at the Western Military academy Alton where he attended school. The incident occurred Oct 12 in Springfield Illinois.
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Springfield
Ill
Newmark Isaacs
J. I. Isaacs
St. Louis
Western Military Academy
Alton
Mining shaft blast claims two from Chitwood site
In Joplin Missouri on October 12 a premature blast in a shaft at Chitwood near the city killed miners Claude Smith and John Flagg. Another fatality occurred when John Taylor was killed in the John Perry mine in the city.
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Joplin
Chitwood
Claude Smith
John Flagg
John Taylor
John Perry
Fire Destroys St Louis Cereal Sugar Co. Plant
A fire completely destroyed the St Louis Cereal Sugar company building on Gotot street with contents. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Fire departments battled the blaze in St Louis Missouri on October 12.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cereal Sugar Company
Go* Tot Street
Travel woes spark demand for cholera remedy
The article notes travel excitement and dietary changes can cause diarrhoea and recommends Chamberlain's Molic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It lists Stewart's and Cook and Sherman as sellers.
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Stewart's
Cook & Sherman
Fish and Poultry Dressed to Order at Todd Stuart's
Fish and poultry are dressed and cut to order at Todd Stuarts. The listing notes custom preparation and fresh cuts available to customers seeking tailored seafood and meat selections.
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Todd Stuart
Prince at a Review Draws Eighteen Thousand Spectators
Eleven thousand Canadian troops marched before the Duke of Cornwall and York at the Toronto industrial exhibition grounds. Five hundred twenty five earned silver service medals for service in the South African War. The Duchess of Cornwall arrived, greeted by cheering crowds from Government House.
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Toeronton
Ont
Duke of Cornwall and York
Toronto Industrial Exhibition Grounds
South Africa
Ontario
Duchess of Cornwall
Army Medical Corps
I. Neilison
O'Grady Haly
Tlonse
Duke Receives Honorary Degree and Inspects Royal Troops
The duke arrived with staff at 11 o’clock and wore his honorary colonel’s uniform as troops lined the field. Major H. Z. Cockburn received the Victoria Cross from the duke, and medals were presented before a grand parade. After a city parade the royal pair dined, hosted a reception, and departed for Niagara Falls with plans for possible Buffalo visit.
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O’cloek
Royal Pusileers
H. Z. (. Cockburn
South Africa
Toronto University
Parliament
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Blow by Blow in Farm Conflict Ends with Arrest
Winamac Indiana October 12 James Fugate shot and likely fatally wounded Samuel Hook both farmers living nine miles north of town Hook says Fugate entered his field stole corn he confronted Fugate at his home and was struck with a rifle an ounce ball lodged in his chin and neck Fugate arrested for attempted murder area authorities report the suspect under custody
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Winamac
Ind
James Fugate
Samuel Hook
Hook
Fugate
Tie
Mayor Price Uses City Funds to Meet payroll in Elgin
Elgin Illinois October 12. Mayor Price deposited enough money in the First National Bank to cover the city payroll. Friends say politics drives the move and claim creditors will be paid in full as a counter action.
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Elgin
Uls
Price
First National Bank
Freight Train Collision Injures Two in Illinois
Marshalltown Iowa reports a Wabash freight rear-ended a southbound passenger train at Mowton Indiana. The Milwaukee sleeper and a coach burned along with the station. The freight engineer and fireman were injured. no passengers hurt.
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Marshalltown
Mowlton
Milwaukee
Hold-Up Report Near Avoca Denied
Chicago October 12 At the Rock Island railway general offices in Chicago all knowledge of a reported hold up of a train near Avoca Iowa was denied The report was declared to be without foundation.
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Chicago
Rock Island Railway General
Avoca
Grabben Theatre Advance Sale At Carris Hastmer Be Store
Advance sale for all Grabben theatre attractions during the presen season will be at Carris Hastmer Be store.
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Grabben Theatre
Carris’ Hastmer Be
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