Schley court testimony resumes with Mason and Graham
Testimony shifts to Albert Mason who logged Brooklyn’s Santiago period and George Graham AP correspondent who reports the bombardment of Colon and Santiago battle. Graham recalls hearing Sigsbee tell Schley the Spanish fleet was not inside the harbor and Schley confirming. Cronin corroborates that Sigsbee said the fleet is not in there at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
Bb. W. Wells, Jr
Commodore Schley
Albert V. Mason
Y Brooklyn
Santiago
Mason
Brooklyn
George EB. Graham
Associated Press
Graham
Colon
Commodore Schrey
Sigsbee
Dennis J. Cronin
Cronin
Witness account of Schley Evans and Brooklyn versus Texas
Graham testifies at the court that Evans claimed Philip ran from the fight, while Schley denied it and said the Texas fought. He recalls the bombardment aim, that the Brooklyn turned the misperceived sighting, and that Schley remained cool and brave. He details scenes aboard the Brooklyn and in the pursuit of Spanish ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Commodore Schley
Brooklyn
Evans
Captain Evans
Schley
Philip
Department
Colon
Texas
Oregon
Rayner
Lemly
Czolgosz Chooses Religion in Final Hours
In Auburn New York on October 23 Rev John J Hickey the Holy Family Church pastor and prison chaplain appoint Rev Father Szadzinski of Rochester to attend Czolgosz in his last hours. Acceptance of a Christian faith marks abandonment of anarchy.
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Czolgosz
Auburn
N. Y
John J. Hickey
Church of the Holy Family
Father Szadzinski
Hesian fly attacks wheat in Indiana far south
The Hes sian fly has reappeared in southern Indiana damaging wheat crops. Some fields are already affected and many farmers plan to delay sowing until after a hard frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Indiana
Croker Sends $500 to Cork Exhibition Fund
Croker is rumored to have donated five hundred dollars to the Cork International exhibition fund from Cork, Cork, on October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Richard Croker
Cork International Exhibition Fund
Hunter killed by panther near Glendale Illinois
A 21 year old hunter was killed and partly eaten by a wild animal near Glendale, about twenty miles from Metropolis. Another hunter witnessed the attack and fought the animal, which fled after a knife wound. The victim's mangled remains were taken to Glendale for burial amid the investigation. End of a murder trial in Mattoon Illinois reports Phillips and McCoy convicted of manslaughter while Holt was acquitted for a separate January 29 killing at Hunt City during a dance.
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Metropolis
Ill
Glendale
Mattoon
Ills
Bedford Phillips
Thomas W. McCoy
Henry Holt
William Edgar McCoy
Hunt City
Newton
Phillips
McCoy
Holt
Willam E. McCoy
Thomas McCoy
Policemen's Benevolent Association Nets 27000 From Event
Chicago October 23 reports show the Policemen's Benevolent Association raised 27000 from the recent annual entertainment at the Auditorium. President Michael Mullen received final reports yesterday from officers who sold tickets. total receipts 38700 and net nearly 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Michael Mullen
Changes in Sentinel leadership shift publisher role
Milwaukee report notes George Clements will become publisher. M. C. Douglas rises to acting managing editor, with Samuel Marsch moving to the city desk as Douglas’ assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George Clements
The
Sentinel
Warren
M. C. Douglas
City
Samuel Marsch
Douglas
Lynching Report From Hampton After Burglary
A man described as an unknown negro was lynched near Hampton after allegedly burglarizing the home of Dr. Peples. He was chased by hounds and hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Hampton
Peples
Britain orders 1500 cavalry horses from Sheridan Wyoming
England's government has placed an order with a Sheridan Wyoming firm for 1500 cavalry horses to be used in South Africa. The purchase reflects imperial military needs as tensions and deployments continue in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cheyenne
Wyo
Sheridan
South Africa
U.S. Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices and Receipts
Chicago hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges noted for the day with mixed regional quotes. East Buffalo and St. Louis grain markets show varied milling figures and commodity prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Bufalo
St. Louis
Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Travel Diarrhoea
The text urges travelers to carry Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to prevent travel related diarrhoea. 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 dressed and cut to order at Todd Stuart's, offering fresh selections and custom cuts for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Stuart
Philippine ferocity marks Philippine court martial murders
Washington reports detail twenty court martial murder cases from the Philippines with death sentences. Accounts describe natives and U S soldiers committing brutal acts including torture and killings of civilians and insurgents. Notable case involves Francisco Peralta leading a band near Union who ordered murders of their own people and was condemned to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Division of the Philippines
Ragudo
United States
Charles R. White
Thomas H. Mathis
Fourth Infantry
Esteban San Juan
Cavite
Philips
Arry Cline
United States Army
Paranaque
P. L
Chaffee
Francisco Peralta
Province of
Union
Peralta
Death follows criminals in Kankakee jail case
Five people linked to the 1896 Dennis Reardon murder die or near die in the Kankakee county jail. Dollie Oliver dies in custody along with witnesses Thomas Lahey Herbert Legnier Mabel Thompson and George Morgan. Laura Develing, arrested as a witness, is reported dying of consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
His
Kankakee County
Dollie’ Olver
Nevins
Dennis Reardon
Oliver
Thomas Lahey
Reardon
Herbert Legnier
Mabel Thompson
George Morgan
Laura Develing
Grand Rapids
Chicago men gain street railway track rights in Kenosha
Kenosha Wisconsin October 23 an amendment to the franchise granted to Patrick Haynes and Gustav Clausen of Chicago changes the right of way giving B G Arnold of Chicago successor to Haynes and Clausen authority to build tracks on West Main street Haynes and Clausen withdraw objections in an open letter to the city clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Wis
Patrick Haynes
Gustav Clatsen
Chicago
B. G. Arnold
Haynes and
Clausen
Gold strike reported near Grouse river in Alaska
Three years after a St Joseph syndicate formed to mine gold in the Yukon, A A Johnson led operations in Alaska. He struck a claim seventy five feet deep and 300 feet wide yielding about 20 cents per pan. His Grouse river claim reportedly pays 40 cents per pan and could produce 150000 to 200000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Yukon Valley
A. A. Johnson
Alaska
Johnson
Grouse River
Bookkeeper George De barr in custody on forgery charge
Joliet Illinois October 23 George De barr long time bookkeeper is in custody awaiting requisition papers to return to Missouri on forgery charges. He was arrested at Wilmington where he allegedly hid under the name De Vanne. A Chicago man led to his capture by alerting the surety company that covered his alleged shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
His
George Debarr
Missouri
Debarr
Wilmington
de Vanne
Chicago
Lecture Series Dates and Ticket Info for OC. H. Wilson
Friday evenings list remaining lecture dates with speakers Frank C Bruner Col Rain H V Richards Frederick Truman Fredrick Musicale Passion Play and lecture tickets offered by OC. H. Wilson at the Wilson Beamer Hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C Bruner
Col Rain
H V Richards
Frederick Truman
Fredrick Musicale
H. Wilson
Wilson- Beamer
Lipton Will Wait a Year for America's Cup Challenge
Sir Thomas Lipton announces he will not challenge in 1901 or build a new boat for next fall. He plans to keep the Shamrock II on this side, race against any entrants, and return later to decide on future challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Shamrock Sf
Jealous of a Woman Exposes Co-respondent in Harrisburg Case
The divorce trial Baker versus Baker in Harrisburg County Court ends with a reunion after William J. Wallace a letter carrier confesses to being a woman masquerading as a man. The exposure sparks local talk as Wallace was known as Willie and viewed as a dissipated youth.
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Omaha
William J. Wallace
Baker
Harrisburg
Ned
Jeremy Baker
Labor Leader Exonerated in TradeCouncil Probe
Henry Bourdingno district organizer of the American Federation of Labor was found not guilty by the trades council of partisan conduct and meddling in politics. A secret trial heard from a prosecutor and defense counsel with a judge and jury of delegates. Bourdingno had earlier refused to let George D. Jackson a Democratic candidate speak at Arbiter park during Labor Day events. The protestor plans to appeal to a higher body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Henry Bourdingno
American Federation of Labor
Trades Council
Bourdingno
George D. Jackson
Arbiter Park
Thieves Cache Securities Loot On Stephenson Street
Two thieves stole about a quarter of a million dollars in securities from Daniel Stover's residence on Stephenson Street. Fearing detection they discarded the papers under a bush along Mrs. C. B. Sanford's lawn where they were found.
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Freeport
Lls
Stephenson Street
Daniel ©. Stover
Dutch Troops Suffer Heavy Losses in Acheen Violence
From The Hague report indicates severe Dutch casualties in Sumatra as native tribes resist since 1878. In Acheen fierce assaults by a brave local group have led to record September losses for Dutch forces, with many killed and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Dutch East Indies
Acheen
Sumatra
Boy with broken leg after school football game
Everett Ellingwood, 7, son of Dr Finlay Ellingwood of Evanston 2209 Central street, suffers a fractured leg above the knee from an afternoon football incident. He was first found home but the injury was not discovered until after 6 pm. The fracture is described as very painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Everett Ellingwood
Finlay Ellingwood
Central Street
Evanston
Indicted for sending scurrilous mail in Pueblo
Denver dated Oct 23 reports Joseph Brown of Colorado City Colorado indicted by the Pueblo grand jury for sending offensive matter through the mails while post offices were closed for a week as postmasters prayed McKinley out of hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
McKinley
Joseph Brown
Colorado City
Col
Pueblo
James D Wood Dies After Land Lottery Win
Lawton Oklahoma October 23 James D Wood winner of the first choice in the Lawton land raffle died Monday after a brief illness of typhoid fever. In the government allotment at El Reno last August Wood drew a claim valued at 50000 dollars. All contests against his land have been settled by the government and his widow will inherit the property free of all cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
C. T
James D. Wood
el Reno
Wood
County Treasurer Safe Robbed in Allison Iowa
Butler county treasurer's safe at Allison was blown open by burglars at 3 AM. Only $100 was taken and the safe was wrecked. The thieves fled and left no clues or crew whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Butler County
Allison
Lord Rosslyn withdraws divorce action
Edinburgh October 23 Lord Rosslyn has formally withdrawn the action for divorce he filed against the countess in February last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Lord Rosslyn
Wabash to Boost Service for Pan American Exposition
The Wabash announces extra trains and new equipment to handle a larger travel flow between Detroit and Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition. It offers free reclining chair cars on the Chicago to Buffalo route and a Niagara Falls stopover with a Pan American folder featuring a five color map and etchings. Ticket office is at 97 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
Adams Street
A. Patan
State wage law upheld by Indiana judge in wage dispute
Judge Tudge Fox of Wayne circuit court ruled the Indiana wage law setting a 20 cent hourly rate for unskilled public labor is valid. He held counties cities and towns are creations of the legislature and the state may regulate or withdraw their contracting powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Tudge Fox
Wayne
Indiana
Fox
Edea
Pat Crowe Letters Claim Kidnapper Still Near Omaha
Chief Donahue reports another letter from Pat Crowe allegedly written by the kidnapper. The note says Crowe is within 25 miles of Omaha and will surrender if bond is kept under 500 dollars. A brother and sister identify the writing, confirming the suspect’s proximity to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Donahue
Pat Crowe
Pat
Bessette Granted Appeal Bond in Hammond Typographical Case
Howard Bessette of the Chicago Typographical Union had an appeal to the circuit court of appeals granted by Judge Baker. He was fined for violating the injunction against striking printers at Hammond Indiana and was jailed for failing to pay a $250 fine. The union will file the appeal with a $1,000 bond acting as supersedeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Circuit Court of Appeals
Baker
United States Court
Howard Bessette
Chicago Typographical Union
Hammond
Bessette
Panic Foolish Fire Alarm Triggers Heavy Theatre Stampede
Hundreds rushed for exits at the Temple Theater in Louisville after a small flame near a polyscope machine sparked a false fire alarm. Dozens were injured, including Opal Jennings and Jo Fine, as crowd crushes and falls caused serious harm though no deaths were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Temple Theater
Mayor offers Rev. Hooker city police post
Des Moines Iowa October 23 Mayor Hartenbower offered Rev. Conrad Hooker pastor of the Asbury Methodist church a place on the city police force. The preacher has not yet accepted it. He had suggested twenty minutes to show how to curb rowdyism and vice. The mayor acted after Dr Hooker criticized police for rioting during carnival week.
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Des’ Moines
Ita
Hartenbower
Conrad Hooker
Asbury Methodist Church
Hooker
Gold Ore Found Near Harvey Shrives Farm
Rock Island Iowa area drillers in a slough at 15 feet struck a sand stone that crumbles and shows yellow metal believed to be gold. The bed is about 18 inches deep with unknown extent. Ore samples taken to Reynolds jeweler who pronounced gold content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Harvey Shrives
Reynolds
Letter Urges Women to Flee North for Safety
A Petoskey letter to P. B. Wachtel warns his wife Mrs EB Rose and Mrs Jay Newberry, wife of the mayor, to go north and stay hidden in the woods for a month with a faithful guide. It claims they have been chosen as three of one hundred prominent women to be assassinated in revenge for Czolgosz' conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petoskey
Mich
P. B. Wachtel
EB. J. Rose
Jay Newberry
Czolgosz
Bank burglars foil entry in North Salem attempt
North Salem Indiana October 23 a Monday report says burglars tried to break into the local bank early Saturday morning but fled after cashier G B Davis fired at them from inside the building. The night watchman was absent due to illness and local talent is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Ind
G. B. Davis
La Follette Returns to Capitol After Illness
Governor Robert M. La Follette, out for three months, resumes duties in Madison as he appears fully recovered. He spent ten days at Dr. Philip Fox’s country home, rusticating and rabbit shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
Philip Fox
Colfax Player Seriously Injured After High School Game
Colfax Iowa October 23 Richard Tripp 19 was stabbed in the stomach during a football clash with Prairie City and carried off the field unconscious. His condition has grown worse with no expectation of recovery from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Iowa
Richard Tripp
Prairie City
Fle
Break-in at Electrical Construction Store in Bay City
The Electrical Construction company store at 1987 Fifth avenue Bay City Michigan was broken into Sunday night and four steel drills of different sizes were stolen from the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Electrical Construction Company
Fifth Avenue
Pioneer Iowan Henry Hospers Dies at 70
Sioux City Iowa reports the death of Henry Hospers a pioneer of northwest Iowa at age seventy marking the loss of a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Henry Hospers
Iowa
Bus Line Call Up Phone No 1 At Hotel Allen
A brief taxi or city call up instruction appears: contact Frank Rogers at Hotel Allen by phone number 1 to place orders, with prompt attention promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Theater Crowd Crush Ends Without Major Injuries
A theater panic caused by a stairwell crush left many injured as crowds surged toward exits. Police and ambulances evacuated the wounded while stock-company members and staff managed to finish the show. A fuse blew, starting the incident but no serious fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janved
Charles T. Bates
Clarence Meffert
W. Blant
Mutiny Among War Saw Troops Protest Food Fails
Part of the War saw garrison mutinied during parade to protest poor rations. They fired on officers, killing one and wounding several. Mutiny suppressed. ringleaders imprisoned in the citadel. Three hundred men to face court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Warsaw
Bank Shortage Reported at Boyertown National Bank
Reading dated October reports a 30000 dollar shortage at Boyertown National Bank. Bank Examiner McDougall investigates the bank while officials pledge depositors will not lose any funds. No communication yet from former Cashier Mary of New Haven.
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Reading
Boyertown National Bank
McDougall
Mary
Carris Sells the Sets for Graham Theatre Season
Carris announces an advance sale of all Graham theatre attractions during the present season at Carris Hast sidedrug store. Sale details are published in the notice and involve early access for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff All Graham Theatre
Carris’ Hast Sidedrug
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Exc Sun
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Wanamaker
Brown
Philadelphia
R. A. Riley
Carris
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