Navy court of inquiry adjourns as Howison disqualifies Schley trial
The Schley court of inquiry meets in Washington and instantly adjourns after Rear Admiral Trewison is disqualified. Admiral Dewey Benham and Howison preside as witnesses and a campaign of testimony follows on Howison eligibility and past remarks about Schley. Witnesses Frost Spon and Foster Nichols corroborate remarks attributed to Howison during a Minneapolis voyage and a biography interview.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Trewison
Navy Department
Dewey
Benham
Howison
Sehley
Jere Wilson
Isidor Raynor
Maryland
James Parker
Teague
Admiral Schrey
Francis 8. Frost
William EB. Spon
Foster Nicholls
Spon
Minneapolis
Admiral Howison
Admiral Sammison
Board of Ordinance
Navy
Schley
Foster Nichols
Poster Nichols
Admiral Howis
Sampson
Admiral Schley Supports Balance in Eligibility Hearing
Testimony shows witnesses scrutinizing Schley’s fitness while he counters with a quick writ of rejoinder. He questions Spon’s trans Atlantic talks and asserts he obeys orders, not private conversations, seeking to clear any remaining doubts among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howison
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Spon
Healing ease for cripples charms Loogootee man
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana, poor man, would pay five dollars a bottle for Chamberlain's Pair Shiulm to cure his crippled state. The remedy claims to ease bruises stiff neck contracted muscles rheumatic and muscular pains and even partial paralyses. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Court action clears Admiral Hewison in inquiry
During the naval inquiry Rayner cross examined Admiral Hewison on his views of Admiral Sampson and Schley. The court then sustained the challenge against Hewison and excused him from further attendance. The proceedings adjourned until a new officer to replace Hewison is named.
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Schley
Rayner
Admiral Hewison
Sampson
Sehley
Hewison
Santiago
Dewey
Benham
Howisson
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Howison
Strike rumors swirl as Shaffer denies settlement
Pittsburg reports say rumors of a strike settlement circulated as President Shaffer appeared at Amalgamated headquarters and denied any change. Officers with drawn revolvers guarded non union workers into the Monongahela tin plate plant while rioters pursued the cab, leaving streets near the mill in a siege like state.
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Pittsburg
Atr
Shaffer
Amalgamated
New York
Schwab
American Tinplate
South Side
Monongahela
Becun
Star Tin Mill
Tragic Crossing Deaths Near Peru Indiana
Nathan Fouts his sister Mrs Pank Niccum her husband and their 18 month old daughter were killed when a Lake Erie and Western passenger train struck their spring wagon at a level crossing six and a half miles north of Peru. The wagon was in the middle of the track after the driver attempted to beat the train. The four occupants died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Nathan Fouts
Pank Niccum
Lake Erie and Western
Andrew Fouts
Niccum
Fouts
Baseball Scores From Yesterday In Major Leagues
Chicago report lists results from games across the National and American Leagues. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 10 to 9, New York over Cincinnati 5 to 3, and Brooklyn rainouts noted. American League games include Philadelphia at Baltimore with two results and Chicago at Milwaukee with two games, plus Detroit at Cleveland split. Western Association results feature Dayton, Grand Rapids, and Columbus–Toledo pairings.
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Chicago
Philadelphias
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Western Association
Dayton
Marion
Grand Rapids -Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Columbus
Toledo
Teledo
Wreck on West Shore Line Near Syracuse Injures Several
Syracuse reports a Chicago limited westbound wreck at Eastwood three miles east of the city at 2:50 AM. A switch was misplaced, several persons were injured but none seriously. The incident halted service briefly as crews investigated the cause.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Chicago Limited
West Shore Railroad
Eastwood
Notable deaths and events streak across nineteenth-century news
Mary Crane, Ishpeming’s first white settler, dies at 72. Clark Howell acquires majority stock in the Atlanta Constitution. Stephen, longtime Roman Catholic Indian missions director since 1884, dies in Washington. Northwestern farmers delay threshing amid price fears. A farm hand near St Josephs Ridge Wisconsin dies from bedbug bite. First car on Joliet Chicago electric line runs. Salvation Army General Booth to visit New York September 18. MacArthur to speak at Chicago Marquette club October 9. Chicago orders boilers under sidewalks removed. European leaders William and Nicholas confer aboard a Kaiser ship. Frankfurt receives 4 million marks for medical causes from Theodore Stern’s widow. John J McGovern, Civil War veteran, dies in La Crosse aged 64. He served on General Johnsons staff.
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Mary Crane
Ishpeming
Mich
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Mgr. Stephen
Roman Catholic
Indian Missions
Washington
J. Vierganz
St. Joseph's Ridge
Wis
Joliet
Chicago
General Booth
Salvation Army
New York
General MacArthur
Chicago Marquette Club
William
Czar
Nicholas
Kaiser
Europe
Theodore Stern
Berlin
Frankfort-on the-Main
Jail Inmates Rally Support For McKinley Amid Turbulent Chicago
Express Sympathy Club inmates at Cook county jail issue unanimous resolutions praising the president and condemning the assassin. The piece notes Captain Streeter’s dealings with Pottawatomies over Michigan District land and outlines probes into detectives and dental board officials, with grand jury actions promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
McKinley
Whitman Moral Improvement Club
Whitman
Czolgosz
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad Declares Final Refund Policy
An old advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed cure. It states the druggist will refund money after a purchaser tries one bottle if not fully satisfied, priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Immensely Popular Northwest Summer Resort Draws Crowds
Clear Lake grows as a premier northwest summer retreat reached by the Ions Central Railway. The resort attracts increasing numbers annually with special low party rates. Ticket agents can supply full details and a booklet on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Ions Central Railway
Judge Torrance Elected Grand Army Commander
Buffalo September 13 Special The Grand Army of the Republic elected Judge Torrance as Commander-in-Chief by unanimous vote. The story notes a president's sinking spell at midnight with alarm among doctors and cabinet members, followed by improvement and a hopeful outlook as physicians issue a bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Hitchcock
President’s condition improves after critical morning update
Buffalo report at 3 p m states the President has been holding his own since morning and is now as well as yesterday at this time. He was in a critical condition up to noon with a salt solution credited for stabilizing him. Heart action more regular. future hopes depend on tonight’s condition. Pulse 123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Cortelyou
Judge Eli Torrance Elected G A R Chief
In Cleveland on September 13 the convention elected Judge Eli Torrance of Minneapolis as commander in chief by unanimous vote. The Physicians report the patient’s condition unchanged. he has slept quietly since the 9 a.m. bulletin in Buffalo today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Cleveland
Eli Torrance
Minneapolis
President shows steady improvement in health bulletin
Buffalo New York September 18 Special bulletin issued at 1 pm reports the President has more than held his own since morning and his condition justifies expectation of further improvement. Pulse 125 and temperature 99.4.
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Buffalo
Burglars Enter Ainsworth Store in Rear Door Breakin
Chambers Bros store in Ainsworth Iowa was entered last night via a rear door hole and about eight dollars in small change taken from the money drawer. One drawer opened and money stolen. Sheriff Teeter notified. no clues yet. A stranger seen on street at 2 AM. A pair of second hand shoes missing. Mrs. J C Smith returned from Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Chambers Bros
Teeter
Pension Contention Marks Grand Army Convention
At Cleveland on September 13 the Grand Army of the Republic opened with reports from leaders and committees. Commander-in-Chief Rassieur denounced Pension Commissioner Evans over pension bureau issues while General Sickles protected President McKinley and urged restraint. Senator Hawley pledged to defend Evans and urged moderation amid fears of pension reform delays.
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Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Committee On Pensions
Rassieur
Evans
Pension Bureau
Sickles
McKinley
Hawley
Kansas Law Sets Auction For Unclaimed Dead Man’s Property
A Kansas statute states that a deceased person’s personal property, if unclaimed by relatives, must be sold at auction. The rule governs disposition of belongings when no heirs claim the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Testimonial on Chamberlains Remedy by S Brockman
A reader from Bagnell Missouri endorses Chamberlains Remedy for bronchitis citing three years of suffering and sleepless nights. The letter notes their wife purchased the medicine and claims complete relief and mentions the remedy being sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W.S Brockman
Bagnel
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
New Electric Railway Planned From South Haven to Benton Harbor
The Michigan and West Shore Traction company filed articles of incorporation in Berrien county with 1 850 000 capital. A mortgage to American Trust Company of New York for 1 850 000 was recorded to fund an electric line from South Haven through Covert and Paw Paw lake loop to Benton Harbor, with an extension to St. Joseph planned within a year. Downer, a major stockholder, said construction will start at once.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Michigan and West Shore Traction Company
S. B. Downer
Berrien County
Register of Deeds’ Office
Ameriian Trust Company
New York
South Haven
Covert
Paw Paw Lake
Watervilet
Selema
Riverside
Benton Harbor
Downer
King Alfred Celebrated in New York Observances Planned
New York on September 18 reports completion of the committee to organize the 1000th anniversary of King Alfred of England death on October 26. Plans include a sermon at St Pauls chapel on Oct 27, a Delmonico banquet, and an Anglo-Saxon exhibition at the Lenox library with speeches on Alfred as lawgiver, naval founder, and poet and author.
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New York
Alfred of
England
St. Paul's Chapel
Delmonico’s
Lenox Library
Alfred
Navy
Chicago men fined for hunting without license in Wisconsin
Madison report states two Chicagoans, Darcorff and Green, hunted ducks and prairie chickens in northern Wisconsin without purchasing a $10 state hunting license. State Game Warden Overbeck acted on an anonymous tip, arresting both men who paid $50 fines each and had their Winchester guns confiscated.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Overbeck
Darcorff
Green
Armenian Girl Murder Spurred Village Sack and Fire
A gen d arme enraged over an Armenian girl led his followers to assault the village, killing many and burning the settlement after looting it. The dispatch from Erzroum to The Times describes the atrocity and its grim aftermath.
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London
Constantinople
The
Times
Erzroum
National Council of Women Opens Pan American Session
Buffalo reports the National Council of Women of the United States opens its Pan American session. The group traces back to 1808 with Susan B. Anthony and operates under the Woman's Suffrage association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
National Council of Women of the United States
Susan B. Anthony
Woman's Suffrage Association
Markets Show-wide Variations in Livestock and Grains
Hogs receipts about 26 000 with hog prices from 3.50 to 6.85 for shipping lots. Cattle receipts noted with mixed quotes from 3.60 to 7.25 for various classes. Sheep and lambs quoted 2.50 to 5.00 for natives and westerns. East Buffalo reports steady cattle and porkers firm, lambs weak. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets show wheat firm to dropping, corn and oats mixed, rye steady.
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Texas Steeers
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Delightful Breezes at Clear Lik Summer Resort in Iowa
At the northwest Iowa resort of Clear Lik, reached via the Iowa Central Route area, visitors enjoy saline bathing and pleasant breezes. Low rates apply for singles or groups of five or more. inquire at ticket desks or write Geo. S. Batty, G P.& T A., Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Clear Lik
Othe Charming
Lowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshelltown
Iowa
President Wounded Sidelined by Ill News At Bedside
Buffalo September bulletin reports President’s condition not quite good yet improving since last update. Food digestion issues noted, kidneys active, pulse improving. doctors explain undigested food caused distress, stomach wounds considered healing. Officials say no concealment, medical team reassessing care as fatigue grows.
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Associated Press
McBurney
Mann
McThurney
President suffers fatigue as reports show improved strength
Buffalo reports six days after the president was shot he grew weary but rested well. He enjoyed solid food, a bowl of chicken broth, toast and coffee, and asked for a mild cigar. Doctors stressed natural strain from the siege with no nourishment in the first days.
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Buffalo
Pr. McBurney
New York
Dr. Mynter
Milburn House
Smith
Washington
Hitchcock
Wilson
Carrie Sells the Sets in Graham Theatre Sale
Carrie offers the season advance for all Graham theatre attractions at Carrie’s Host Side Drug Store with a sale event noted for the public.
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Carrie
Graham Theatre
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Admiral Schley
Rear Admiral
Thicago Limited
John J. McGovern
LaCrosse, Wis
Albert Sydney Johnson
Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Osckalonca, Lowe
Sterling Remedy CO
Streeter
Criteran
Occidental
Captain Streeter
Lake
Lake Michigan
United States
Lake Front
Tremont House
District of
Michigan
Colleran
Civil Service
Deneen
Tracy
Joyce
Cramer
Jacob H. Smyser
State Board
Francis Will Goto
Kavanagh
Smyser
State Dental Board
Charles A. Finley
Oscar Cornelius Igney
Igney
Symser
Germany
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Hope
Torrance
Bulletin No
J.C. Smith
Veterans At
South Naver, Mich
Renton Harbor
Cornett
Board of Trade Today
SiMe Park
Ohicgo
Josxina Keek
Cas. H. Keer
T. J. Dempsey
Tol
Johnson
Rey
Harwood
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
H. Knecht
Ife
Washington National Bank
Attorney At Law
PFLOK
Kear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Owa
W. J. Butterfield
Urat
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstalla
Tate
Federal
Uourta
National Bank
Hala
A. Wrrrr
Keox
First National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Wm. Blair
D. HH
Keck D, Robinson
Frank Stewart
J. F
Readercat
W. KR. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Ann't Cash
Washington County Savings Bark
Don
Osteopathy
E. Townsend
D. C
Flossie Roads
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
P. J. Hanley
Atute
Washington County Savings Bank
W. E. Anderson
Orific
Kleto'a
Ashington
A. J. C. Neill
St. Ignatius
Voliege
West Side
W. D. Lowry
Mercer & Chilcote's
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Lila Whitmore
Caseys
Sale
Hotel Allen
Madison Medicine Co
Wanamaker
Brown
R. A. Riley
Niagara Falls
Adams Street
A. Pallar
Lombardo’s
Charley
Res
Bart
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
California
Pacific Northwest
Burlington
Peoria
C. HB
Dianapolis
Cedar Rapids
Towa Central
Brighton
Mason City Mall
SOUTH
Peoria Mail
Exc Sun
Alltown
Batty
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