Wells Testimony Details Dispatches Amid Schley Inquiry
Lt. B. W. Wells Jr testified in the Schley court of inquiry about dispatches from May and June, noting receipt of Dear Schley and No. 8 messages, indorsement mistakes, and that the Commodore remained cool in action. He referenced McCalla memoranda and blockades at Cienfuegos, with cross examination by Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. W. Wells, Jr
Admiral Schley
Schley
Hanna
Rayner
Dupont
Cienfuegos
Sampson
Santiago
Colon
McCalla
Testimony on Cienfuegos Departure and Santiago Engagement
Wells testified about the flying squadron leaving Cienfuegos for Santiago and implied letters from Commodore Schley suggested a night departure. He discussed bombardment aims on the Colon on May 31 and described signals used at Cienfuegos. The court adjourned with Wells still on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Wells
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Schley
Adulahile
Cervera
Morro
Rayner
Lemly
Brooklyn
Sikes Named General Manager of St Paul Globe
W G Sikes long associated with the Helena Independent is appointed general manager of the St Paul Globe succeeding W F Luxton who returns to Winnipeg. Sikes is expected to assume duties within days as the management change occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
W. G. Sikes
Helena Independent
The
St. Paul Globe
W. F. Luxton
Winnipeg
Sikes
Yale Bi Centenary Celebrations Mark Campus Welcome
Yale marks its bi centennial with an afternoon address of welcome by President Hadley in Battell chapel. Delegates from 30 foreign universities and 125 American institutions attended the ceremony, followed by an Hadley reception for visitors at the art school and a torchlight procession uniting Yale alumni and freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale College
Hadley
Gray Stone Chapel
Battell Chapel
Art School
Yale
Yale Brotherhood
Judge Kohlsaat rejects sweeping injunction on picketing
Chicago, Oct 22. Federal Judge Kohlsaat refused to grant an injunction against picketing per se. He said each case must stand on its merits and allowed moral suasion. The injunction against striking machinists was trimmed with violence requirement, unions plan appeal to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kohlsaat
Picketin
Allis- Chalmers Company
Frme
Kohlsaar
Circuit Court of Appeals
Man Finds Mother After Thirty-Six Years in Harmony
Charles Martin, 37, reached Brazil Indiana on October 22 and found his mother Mrs. John McKinney at Harmony. He had believed for 29 years he was the son of his foster parents in Illinois before learning his birth mother had remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Charles Martin
John McKinney
Harmony
A. N. Martin
Illinois
George Brothers Endorsements Stir New York Campaign
Richard George brother of Henry George will vote for Seth Low and speak for him in public.(They plan joint debate before the election. Henry George already supported Shepard.) The two brothers intend to campaign on the stump for their chosen candidates and may meet for a public debate in the lead up to the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brothers
New York
Richard George
Henry George
Seth Low
Shepard
Desperate street fight ends in Harris deaths in Waco
In Austin street a fatal gun battle erupted between ex-Sheriff Harris and his son versus Dr. Lovelace and his son. Both Harrises died. Dr. Lovelace and his son are jailed on murder charges amid family troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Austin Street
Harris
Dr. Lovelace
Harrises
Coroner rules careless death in Gordy child fire
Warsaw Indiana October 22 Coroner J M Stinson finds Vergie Gordy died in Gordy dwelling fire on Wawassee lake while mother attended a dance. Coroner charges criminal careless ness against Mrs Gordy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
J. M. Stinson
Vergie Gordy
Gordy
Wawassee Lake
Plumbers Strike Hits Minneapolis Building Projects
In Minneapolis on October 22 the Master Plumbers Association clash with two member firms sparked a strike by all unions in the Building Trades Council. Contractors with contracts at affected buildings face work stoppages and potential delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Master Plumbers’ Association
Building Trades Council
Kimberly kin tied to Roosevelt in Illinois notice
Waukegan Illinois report states Mrs. A W H Kimberly a longtime resident near Barrington is a cousin of President Roosevelt. The Kimberly family also counts Admiral Kimberly in the U S Navy among its notable relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Ills
A. W. H. Kimberly
Lake County
Barrington
Roosevelt
Kimberly
Admiral Kimberly
Colonel Charles James Dies in Washington at 84
Washington report states Colonel Charles James prominent local figure and convention member who helped nominate Fremont for the presidency died Sunday at his residence aged 84 years. The obituary notes his varied attainments and influence in political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chas. James
Fremont
Republican speakers headline Springfield campaign kickoff
Senator Hanna Governor Nash and Governor Shaw of Iowa spoke at the opening of the local Republican campaign in Springfield. A parade of Springfield and Urbana political groups preceded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Evansyville seeks $5,000 taxes from broom trust
Evansyville in Indiana reports the town ship assessor filed suit against the broom trust through local agent A. J. Wiein for $5,000 in taxes claiming fraudulent schedules were used. Similar cases are expected in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansyville
Ind
The
Broom Trust
A. J. Wiein
Supreme Court Affirms Tennessee Cash Store Order Law
Justice Shiras writes two opinions sustaining Tennessee law that makes store orders redeemable in cash. The rulings uphold consumer cash redemption for store-issued credit and clarify rights under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Shiras
Tennessee
Word to Travelers Warns of Travel Diarrhoea Remedy
A travel notice urges carrying Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to avoid diarrhoea from changes in food and water. Sold by Stewart's and Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Stuart’s shop, offering fresh meat preparations for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Stuart’s
Postponement in unique Illinois reform school case
Bloomington Oct 22 Dr J A Marshall a physician at Pontiac reformatory sues the board of managers alleging political dismissal. Attorney General Hamlin represents the board seeking continuance. Marshall says the reform school operates under civil service and can't be dismissed without charges. An injunction against removal led to court action and the board appearing to dissolve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
His
Pontiac
J. A. Marshall
State Reformatory
Board of Managers
Hamlin
Moffett
Marshall
Reformatory
Civil Service
Tims
Lincoln
Constitution Is Immoral Say Reform Presbyterians in Boston
James Jackson of Cambridge, suspended for taking an oath to uphold the U.S. constitution when becoming a citizen, plans to contest the ruling after taking part in Sunday's church service. The church's Rev. J. M. Foster calls the constitution immoral and insulting to God, refusing allegiance to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James Jackson
Cambridge
Second Reformed Presbyterian Church
United States
Jackson
J. M. Foster
Steamer Faxton Damaged by Fire at Stave Dock
The steamer Faxton caught fire at the Stave company's dock in Marine City on Sunday night. Officials say an exploding lamp caused the blaze which consumed the upper works. the captain lost all personal effects. Owned by McCallum of Detroit, the loss runs about 8000 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine City
Mich
Faxton
Stave Company
McCallum
Detroit
Ghostly tales haunt Alto Pass neighborhood
In Alto Pass Illinois on October 22 frightened colored residents report haunting by ghosts. Harry Smith recounts meeting a ghost while riding in the country near town. The figure appeared near an old graveyard then glided ahead for about a mile before vanishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto Pass
Ills
Harry Smith
Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Grains Across Cities
Chicago markets show hog receipts about 28 000 with varied prices from 4.60 to 6.65 for packing and ship lots. Cattle receipts 25 000 with steers priced up to 6.85 and cows to 5.00. East Buffalo notes cattle receipts 160 cars with best steers around 5.90 to 6.00 and hogs steady to lower with heavy at 6.60. St Louis reports wheat and corn futures with No 2 red cash at 70 1 4 to 74 1 4 cents and corn around 56 to 58 1 2 cents. Oats steady around 37 cents with other grains mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catttle
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Dember
May
White
Rye—Dull
Board of Trade Today
Lecture Schedule For Friday Evenings At Wilson Beamer
Friday evenings list remaining lectures including speakers Frank C Bruner Rain Col on Nov 1 H V Richards on Nov 8 Frederick Truman on Dec 13 Fredrick Musicale on Jan 3 and Passion Play on Jan 24. Season or single tickets are available at Wilson Beamer Hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C Bruner
Col Rain
H V Richards
Frederick Truman
Fredrick Musicale
O. H. Wilson
Wilson- Beamer
Chicago Post Office Robbed of 74610 in Stamps
The greatest post office robbery in history ocurred in Chicago on Sunday night. Burglars drilled through the steel vault floor after crawling 800 feet under the building and tore through two brick walls to loot 74610 in stamps and 25000 in cash from adjacent vaults. The two ton haul was hidden under a small east structure. no employee is under suspicion. Detectors and post office inspectors are nationwide on alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wholesale Stamp Department
Post Office Department
Secret Service
Stuart
Hubbard
Police Department
Michigan Man in Luck Secures Vast Mexican Rail Concessions
Detroit financier Sydney A. Witherbee secured Mexican government concessions for about 1500 miles of railroad. The deal pays $10,000 per mile and grants 7,000,000 acres of land. The route spans from Previodio del Norte to Metamora and toward Campechi with potential extension to the City of Mexico. Total value nears $22,000,000 in cash plus land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
City of
Mexico
Sydney A. Witherbee
Kansas City and Orient Railroad
Previdio del Norte
Metamora
Rio Grande
Campechi
Gulf
Witherbee
City of Mexico
Yale Student Charged in Campus Homicide
Henry MacDonnel Sedley a Yale student was arrested after police say he threw Edward Corrigan a law school student from a lunch wagon near Yale campus causing a fatal skull fracture. Sedley and Corrigan were with others on the wagon late Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Henry MacDonnel Sedley
Yale
Edward Corrigan
Law School
Corrigan
Sedley
New York to London Bridegroom Wedding Planned in London
The wedding date for Miss Elizabeth Duer Bronson, daughter of the late Freder ic Bronson, and Jloyd Carpenter Griscom, U S minister to Persia, is set for November 2 in London. It marks the second major American wedding there this autumn after the Erigord Morton ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Duer Bronson
Frederic Bronson
Jloyd Carpenter Griscom
United States
Persia
London
Kruger Report Says Cape Colony in Open Rebellion
A Brussels dispatch to The Daily Mail reports that most of Cape Colony is in open rebellion and that the Boers have armed 15,000 Afrikanders in the last three months, according to Mr Schalk Burger to Mr Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
South Africa
London
Lil Hugo dies from Michigamme game injuries
Champion Michigan Oct 22 Lil Hugo a Michigamme football player died at the hospital after injuries suffered in a Saturday game against the local team. Two other Michigamme players were hurt in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Lil Hugo
Michigamme
Oldest Elk in Parsons Dies in 14th Year
Parsons Kansas October 22 Tl RB Brown longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks died Sunday in his 14th year He will be buried at Carthage New York leaving a legacy as the order’s oldest Elk from Parsons duration of membership unclear but noted for long service to the lodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kan
Brown
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Carthage
N. Y
Woman Mortally Stabs Brother-in-Law in Cleveland
In Cleveland on October 22 Mrs. Mary Lowe fatally stabbed her brother-in-law Thomas Brown Lowe with a butcher knife after a quarrel. Police investigated the homicide and took the suspect into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mary Lowe
Thos
Br. Lowe
Wabash Expands Service to Pan American Exposition
The Wabash Railroad announces special arrangements to handle large travel between Detroit and Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition in 1907. New equipment and extra train service are provided. The line offers Free Reclining Chair Cars between Chicago and Buffalo. Tickets include a stopover at Niagara Falls and a Pan American Folder with a five color map and etchings of the expo grounds. Office: 97 Adams Street, A Pauona, AGP, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
Adams Street
A. Pauona
Will Rest at Washington Remaine of the Late Senate
Mrs C K Davis will move to Washington to reside and will transport the body of her late husband to the national cemetery for burial. The plan to entomb the senator in a local mausoleum was not acted on, prompting comment after the disinterment decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Mra
C. K. Davis
Washington
National Cemetery
Davis
Evansville Case Clears Dumm After Home Guards Shootout
William Dumm, wounded during a posse pursuit of safeblowers, released as no evidence ties him to the robbery. Henry Mc Carroll, who was shot and killed, is also cleared. his Nashville mother arrived unaware of her son's death. Authorities corroborate Dumm's account. grand jury may investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
William Dumm
Howell
Henry McCarroll
McCarroll
Nashville
Tenn
Dumm
St. Louis
Grand Jury
Joliet Mill Reopens After Steel Strike
Joliet Illinois merchant mill, last Laclede steel department to resume after a strike settlement, began operations employing about 200 workers. Some strikers will not be rehired. Advance Lodge Amalgamated Association met to protect workers rights and formed a committee. Potential trouble looming over alleged victimization of men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Lilinois Steel Company
Advance Lodge
Amalgamated Association
West Michigan Traction sells bonds and files trust deed
The West Michigan Traction company reports sale of all its bonds totaling 2,500,000 and a Knickerbocker Trust Company trust deed will be filed with the St. Joseph register of deeds and in five counties. The firm operates 106 track cars in Renton and runs a boat between this city and Chilago with rails ties and other material on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Harbor
Mich
West Michigan Traction Company
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York City
Register of Deeds
St. Joseph
Thisity
Chilago
Supreme Court Rules Philadelphia Ripper Law Unconstitutional
The state supreme court ruled that the act abolishing the board of revision of taxes and setting up a new elected board is an unconstitutional special legislation. The decision leaves the Philadelphia Ripper law inoperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Sidney Packard Treated For Nicotine Poisoning
Sidney Packard son of ex Governor S B Packard Strathmore Iowa is treated in a Des Moines sanitarium for nicotine poisoning from excessive cigarette use. Earlier he suffered neurasthemia doctors say is caused by the poisoning his stomach and digestive organs are badly affected and his condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sidney Packard
Tie
B. Packard
Strathmore
Tiis
Rockford Sees Surge of Divorces Ahead of Term
Rockford Indiana records show seventeen divorces granted in two days at the prior term and fifty cases scheduled for this term, signaling what residents call the town’s worst surge of disputes in its history.
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Rockford
Dis
Multiple incidents of crime and national affairs from 1901
Summary of varied 1901 items: a Minnesota bank safe blown and robbed with under $5,500 insured. 6,065 US Army court martials in the year ending June 30. an assassination bid against mine superintendent Reese Mangan at Wilkesbarre Virginia thwarted. Boer leaders banished from British South Africa. President Roosevelt to attend Yale celebration in New Haven. Trafalgar anniversary observed. Mrs. Fairbanks in Chicago with D A R activity. a child burned to death in Indiana home fire. Rev. Eugene Harrison shoots a Black man during an attempted robbery in Kentucky. Detective Calvin Crim fatally shot in Cincinnati. Marquis Ito guest of Roosevelt at luncheon. Sergeant August Lange's suicide at Fort Douglas. Charles Beiderbecke dies in Macon Missouri. two murderers to be executed by garrote in Havana.
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Farmers’ Bank
Fulda
Minn
United States Army
Reese Mangan
Wilkesbarre
Scheepers
British South Africa
Roosevelt
New Haven
Yale
Trafalgar
Senator Fairbanks
Chicago
Joseph Gordy
Goshen
Ind
Eugene Harrison
Madisonville
Calvin D. Crim
Cincinnati
John Foley
Marquis Ito
August Lange
Fort Douglas
Utah
Charles Beiderbecke
Davenport
Iowa National Bank
Macon
Havana
Bus Line Call Up Phones for Orders at Hotel Allen
City residents urged to call phone number 1 for bus line dispatches at Hotel Allen. Frank Rogere will promptly attend to all orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogere Tf
Germans In Council Combatting Europe Favors Tariff Shift
Berlin reports the Band der Industriellen held a general meeting discussing the American danger and German tariff policy. Dr Wendlandt urged higher tariffs and warned of US trade advances, proposing a European customs union or a unified stance to treat American goods differently. The group urged adopting tariff increases and dropping the grain double duty to secure favorable trade with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Band
der Industriellen
Wendlandt
Germany
United States
Americas
Uncle Sam
Saxony
Roosevelt
Germaany
Phil
America
Farewell to Canada by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
The Duke and Duchess left Halifax at 1 30 am amid cheering crowds as heavy snow began. The Duke sent a farewell address to Governor General Earl of Minto expressing regret at leaving, gratitude for Canadian hospitality, and hope for lasting imperial ties and friendships across the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Duke
Canada
Convention called for negro exhibit at 1903 exposition
In St Louis on October 22 a meeting of representative colored citizens is planned for November 20 to promote a dedicated negro exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1903 and to consider other race interest proposals. The notice mentions a convention location and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Graham theatre advance sale at OCarris East Side Drugstore
The advance sale for all Graham theatre attractions during the present season will be at OCarris' East side drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
Ocarris
East Side
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schley Court of Inquiry
the Journal
Kohlant
She
Ohio
Trust
Burne
Chicago Grain and Produce
Michigan
Minister Griscom
Senate
Davie
Western Michigan Traction Co
Ripper Law
Nicola
Hardware
Furniture CO
B. W. Nicola
Ww. M. Bailey
Europe
Halifay
Renton Harbor
Benjamin F. Flint
Ohio Regiment
Park Hotel
Fint
Flo
Hubbard, C
Salt Lake City
Dedmardy & Sellers
Paris
Samuel Newhouse
Cactus Group of
Newhouse
Carris
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Chas. H. Krex
C M. Keer
Frank Stewar T
M. Sprout
Frank R
Pennsylvania Coal
Aeli
Delta
Centerville
Beacon
Eldon
Canton
Douds Station
Oskaloosa
Oumbia
Tel. No
John Shields & Son
Johnson
Harwood
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Bhington
Owa
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Qffior
Alberson
Temple Building
W. MM. Butterfield
Comessior
Ora ‘Astore
Iowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Etalia
Popeats City Hall
Washinton
Laws
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Court House
A. Dewey
Washington CO
Charley
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Bury
Wanamaker
R. A. Riley
Wu Blaik
Ry A. Ware
Kron
First National Bank
Wm. Blair H. Keck
Robinson
Frank Po A. F
Saakeiene
W. BR. Jeffrey
Pres
A. Anderson
Capital
J.T. Anderson
Ans't
Dave Keltner
Hotel Colenso
W. D. Lowry
Mercer & Chilcote’s
Taffy
M. Lombardo
D. BR
H AI
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
California
Pacific Northwest
E. Stewart
Agt. B
N. W
Burlington
Cnicago
Peoria
Indianapolis Ind
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Central
Brighton
Mason City
Sun
1. Paul
Peoria Mail
Marshalltown
O& N W
Omaha
Denver
JN Tittemore
Prasic
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