Cotton's Testimony He Took Dispatches to Schley
Two new witnesses Admiral Cotton and Captain Wise testified in the Schley court about dispatches taken aboard the Harvard and Yale. Cotton said he brought four or five messages to Schley, later saying most were addressed to him but contained information for Schley. A cipher dispatch from Admiral Sampson to the Harvard dated May 22 was read. Long's May 25 orders to Cotton urged informing Schley of Spanish movements and to report back on Santiago and possible landing points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
Admiral Cotton
Harvard
Wise
Yale
Santiago
Key West
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Ile
Sampson
Hanna
Admiral Sampson
Francis M. Ramsay
Mole St. Nicholas
Cienfuegos
Nicholas Mole
Merrimac
Came Cruz
Gonaives
Mole
Tlain
Cuba
Cotton testimony places May 27 date on Schley dispatches
Admiral Cotton testified he gave information to Schley on May 27 while off Santiago aboard the Brooklyns. He denied Schley coal plans or fleet moves after the dispatch, insisting the documents were delivered May 27 and that coal could have been taken from the Merrimac that day as the retrograde movement began toward Key West. Captain Wise corroborated events on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Schley
Santiago
Brooklyn
Gonaives Channel
Long
Merrimac
Key West
Wise
Pain Balm Saves Loogootee Man From Cripple
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with preventing disability from stiff joints and contracted muscles. He praises its effectiveness for sprains rheumatic and muscular pains and claims it cured many partial paralysis cases. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Testimony on Cervera Position Quashed in court case
Machinist Claxton of the Texas testified engines were reversed full speed during the chase of the Spanish fleet. Admiral Schley announced Rayner would be chief counsel, replacing Judge Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Texas
Cervera
Santiago
Claxton
Schley
Rayner
Wilson
CROWNED QUEEN OF THE FAIR Miss Ethel King at Elgin Festival
Miss Ethel King of Elgin was crowned queen of the Elgin street fair and Industrial carnival in Fountain square before 10 000 spectators. Mayor Price announced the coronation and speech, then a reception followed at the Kelly hotel with her maids Miss Marie Burke and Miss Mary Crane riding in a six horse coach. Miss King, described as blonde and tall and a social belle, is the niece of A B Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Ethel King
Fountain Square
Price
Senator Brenholt Becomes Acting Governor in Illinoi
Springfield Illinois September 26 Senator John J Brenholt arrived to assume charge of the executive office in the absence of Governor Yates and Lieutenant Governor Northcott Acting Governor Northcott notified Secretary of State James A Rose that Brenholt would take over and he expected to leave the state Brenholt as secretary pro tem of the senate will hold the post until October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John J. Brenholt
Yates
W. A. Northcott
Northcott
James A. Rose
Brenholt
Beckham orders troops to Madisonville in labor unrest
Frankfort Kentucky September 26 Governor Beckham orders Owensboro and Bowling Green troops to Madisonville after a report by State Inspector Henry Hines. The request came from both strikers and non-strikers as they could not cope with the lawless element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Beckham
Owensboro
Bowling Green
Madison
Llenry Hines
Train strikes buggy. two men riding to Farmersville
The Diamond special on the Wlinon Central railroad struck a buggy carrying Alvey Fox and John Graham near Farmersville. Graham was killed instantly while Fox escaped with minor bruises. The horses fled and were recovered uninjured. The pair had dozed off in the buggy as the train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wlinon Central
Alvey Fox
John Graham
Farmersville
Graham
Fox
Fined for Shipping Illegal Game in South Carolina
Sioux Falls reports Judge Carland fined Herman F Brecker fifty dollars for violating the 1900 act prohibiting shipment of game killed in violation of state law or dead game out of state without the shipper name address and package contents description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. C
United States
Carland
Herman F. Brecker
Resignation Likely Foreshadows Iron Mills Combine
George Bard of Muncie and Republic Iron and Steel, with Chicago headquarters, resigns from his vice presidency and national supervision role. He is a top stockholder and the rumor says he may head a major merger of independent iron mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Inn
George Bard
Muncie
Republic Iron and Steel Trust
Chicago
Tragic Scalding Death Of Owosso Child
In Owosso Michigan on September 26 a two year old daughter of Frank Munger died after a scalding accident. While Mrs Munger mopped a floor she placed a boiling water pail behind a door and the child backed through the door falling into the hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso, Mich
Frank Munger
Revolutionary General Marin Defeated in Tolima
News from the Colombian legation confirms the defeat of General Marin, the revolutionary leader in Tolima. Marin himself escaped capture after his force, about 3,000 strong, was routed. Santander province remains tranquil on the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marin
Department of Tolima
Santander
Widow Sadie Bell Found Dead in Gas Asphyxiation
In Chicago on Saturday Mrs. Sadie Bell a widow was found dead in her room at 186 West Congress street by her daughter Gertrude. She appears to have ended her life by gas from an open jet after a period of despondency over poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sadie Bell
West Congress Street
Gertrude
Injunction Granted Against Striking Drivers in St Louis
United States District Judge Adams issues a temporary injunction against striking drivers of the St. Louis Transfer company restraining interference with teams wagons or workers now employed by the company in St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Adams
Guthrie man driven from town after remarks on McKinley
Guthrie Oklahoma resident William Fairfield who supported Czolgosz and Emma Goldman and said it would have been better for the poor if President McKinley had been killed was driven from town Tuesday after his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
Lillsvale
William Fairfield
Czolgosz
Emma Goldman
McKinley
Deed Transfers Great Falls and Canada Railway
Helena Montana September 26 A deed transferring the Great Falls and Canada railway to the Great Northern has been filed in Cascade county for a consideration of 750000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Great Falls and
Canada Railway
Great Northern
Cascade County
Well Known Iron Man Moses Miles Dies in Chicago
Moses T. Miles a leading figure in the iron and steel trade of the west died in Chicago on Tuesday from an apoplectic stroke. His prominence in the industry was marked by extensive work and influence across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Moses T. Miles
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Hotel Colenso Shoe Shine Parlor Shine Promises Quality
Dave Keltzer promotes Hotel Colenso shoe shining parlors as a reliable spot for a high quality shine. The ad emphasizes value and service offered by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Colenso
Dave Keltzer
Delightful Breezes at Clear Lake Resort
Delightful breezes blow at Clear Lake in north western Iowa a charming summer resort reached by the Iowa Central Route. Great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or more. Inquiries to Geo. 8S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
Marshalltown
Labor Leaders Challenge Shaffer to Prove Charges
Open letter from Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell demands Theodore Shaffer substantiate recent accusations. The 1901 dated missive urges full opportunity to justify his charges and to publicly answer, warning against unchallenged propagation of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ashland
Samuvel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Theodore J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
New York City
Associated Press
Proposition to Shaffer for a three-member hearing committee
A letter proposes that a three member committee of organized labor hear and determine charges and insinuations against the authors. If found guilty they will resign from top AFL and related union offices. The letter lists potential committee members and omits some AFL officers and allied groups. It requests a decision within three days and designates AFL headquarters in Washington DC for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
City of New York
American Federation of Labor
Cigarmakers’ International Union
United Mine Workers of America
P. H. Morrissey
E. E. Clark
Mr. Moffitt
Bricklayers’ and Masons’ International Union
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
423
O Street
Northwest
Washington, D.C
Rev George T Purves dies suddenly in New York
Dr George T Purves pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church and moderator of the New York Presbytery died at his home 80 West Fifty eighth Street at 10 p m Tuesday. He was in his 49th year and leaves a widow and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George T.purves
Fifth Avenue
Navy launches Nicholson and Porpoise at Elizabethport yard
New York reports the torpedo boat destroyer Nicholson and the Holland submarine Porpoise were launched at Nixon shipyards in Elizabethport New Jersey on September 26. Both vessels represent new additions to the U S Navy following the launching ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nicholson
United States Navy
Nixon
Elizabethport
N. J
Soldier George Kennedy Found Dead En Route to Farm
Terre Haute Indiana September 26 George Kennedy an elderly veteran of Prairie Creek township collapsed and died while walking to his son’s nearby farm to retrieve a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
George Kennedy
Prairie Creek Township
Baking Powder x15 Minutes to Bake
A short note describes a method using baking powder for a 15 minute bake. It emphasizes light crisp texture and wholesome result.
ConVoted Swaney Convicted in Michigan Forgery Case
George M. Swaney of Eden Ohio convicted in a Michigan circuit court for forging William Richey’s name to a mortgage and obtaining $1000 from Abel Wolcott. He conspired with Cummins, who testified and became a state’s witness. Judge Chester jailed Earl Covey six years and Ambrose Pond five years for related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Mich
George M. Swaney
Eden
Wiliam Richey
Abel Wolcott
Swaney
Register of Deeds
Cummins
Swaney Cummins
Wolcott
Chester
Earl Covey
Ionia
Ambrose Pond
Jackson
Pond
Ionta
Jackon
KLU KLUX IN VIRGINIA TAKE 13 PRISONERS TO PINEVILLE
A dozen officers seized thirteen men near Whitesburg in Wise county Virginia capturing them as part of the Kluklux gang. The group is alleged to operate in Letcher county Kentucky and is linked to a series of murders and other crimes. The captives were taken toward Pineville Kentucky for jailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Bristol
Stonega
Wise County
Pineville
Letcher County
Lincoln Remains to Rest Forever in Safe Vault
The remains of Abraham Lincoln will be moved to a new vault beneath the current tomb in Springfield. An excavation fifteen feet deep will hold an iron cage encased in a solid concrete block eight by eight feet and thirteen feet long. The transfer awaits Governor Yates, marking the twelfth body removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Abraham Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln
Yates
Baseball League Scores From Last Night
Baseball results reported for yesterday include: Cincinnati 2 and Brooklyn 9, St Louis 2 and Boston 1 after eleven innings, Pittsburgh 10 and New York 5, Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 4. American League games: Boston 5 over Chicago 2, Washington 8 over Detroit 2, Baltimore 8 over Cleveland 5, Philadelphia 6 over Milwaukee 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Notable Mili tary Maneuver Crash Injures Diplomats
During maneuvers near Valkenburg an automobile accident fractured the skull of Captain Baron von Asbeck of the Dutch army. Colonel von Siegler the German military attaché and the Belgian attaché were seriously hurt with fears of nonrecovery. The Russian and Norwegian attaches were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Valkenburg
Baron von Asbeck
von Siegler
Sioux City Unions End Boycott With Traction Company
Sioux City unions call off the boycottest against Sioux City Traction Company declared Sept 12. The company withdraws its union prohibition and rescinds threats of discharge. Union men express elation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sioux City Traction Company
Street Railway Company
Record high beef price on Sioux City market set
Sioux City Iowa on September 26 reported the highest price for beef cattle since the stock yards began. The Cudahy Packing company paid 6.25 dollars per 100 pounds for eighteen head of extra choice well bred shorthorns averaging 1420 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cudahy Packing Company
Mrs McKinley In Steady Condition After Night
Mrs McKinley remains in a practically unchanged state in Canton Ohio. She had a comfortable night as usual and her condition is reported stable by physicians.
Testimonial Endorsement for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A reader from Bagwell Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after three years of bronchitis and sleepless nights. He credits his wife for obtaining a bottle and reports complete relief. The product is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W.S Brockman
Bagwell, Mo
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Died at His Home Near Marshall Minn Youmans Farm Owner
W H Sedden, owner of the Youmans farm, died at his home near Marshall Minnesota. The news item notes his death without further details and records the event as a local obituary in the era report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sedden
Marshall
Minn
Prince Tschun
Germany
United States
Naples
Edwin G. Jay
Elk Point
S. C
J B Gunoder Moves to Ott Property Near Court House
J B Gunoder known as the Sewing Sewing machine man has relocated to the Ott property just south of the new buildings opposite the court house and is available there at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Gunoder
Ott
Court House
Home Visitors Excursion on Burlington Route
Schedule lists trips on September 6 and 23 and October 1 from standard service line 1001 with the lowest fare ever offered. Information available through EQ and Fox for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fox
Starved Indians and stranded miners haunt Nome shores
Reports from Nome via the steamer Oregon describe starving Indians who traded furs for supplies then spent earnings on whisky and camped on the beach awaiting winter. Destitute miners from outlying districts arrived aboard the Bear and faced months without food, surviving on fish and game. The Roanoke arrives with 807 passengers and $300,000 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Nome
Oregon
Minera Comtogne
United States
Bear
Kotgehue Sound
Kotgeline
Heen
Eah
Foe
St. Michaels
Cape Nome
Arthur B
Gving
Iiberia
Count Podhorska
M. Ivanoff
M. Liupensky
Siberian
Durand Will Indicates Large Charitable Bequests
The late Henry C. Durand of Lake Forest left a 2 million dollar estate with bequests to Chicago Orphan Asylum 10000 Foundlings Home 5000 Nursery and Halt Orphan Asylum 5000 Presbyterian Hospital 10000 Rev J G K McClure 5000 Presbyterian board of home missions 10000 and Lake Forest University 10000 among others The will was filed in Lake County probate court Durand was president of Durand Kasper Co wholesale grocers and longtime Lake Forest University trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
His
Chicago
Lake Forest University
James G, BK
McClure
D. D
Lake Forest
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Biggest Telephone Deal Unites Western Indiana Lines
Twenty cooperative companies across western Indiana and eastern Illinois consolidate into the Peoples Telephone Company, consolidating nearly 10 000 phones. Six miles of trunk line will connect to Frankfort Indiana with the new long distance wires from Indianapolis. The move is seen as a victory for independent lines over Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Indiana
Illinois
Indianapolis
Bell
Shooting Death on St Joseph River Leaves Burke Mortally Wounded
Theo dore Burke aged 30 was accidentally shot by his younger brother while hunting on the St Joseph river. The rifle ball entered his side but cannot be located by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mich
Theodore Burke
St. Joseph River
Burke
Widow Eliza Conaway Recovers From Loss of Teeth
Hae Her Third Set of Teeth at Dillsboro Indiana on September 26. Mrs Eliza beth A Conaway aged 73 widow of Hamilton Conaway has become alarmingly ill after losing her teeth about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Elizabeth A. Conaway
Hamilton Conaway
Livestock and grain market notes from Chicago to Milwaukee
Chicago markets report hogs cattle sheep with varied prices and receipts. East Buffalo and St Louis notes cover hogs, cattle, lambs and grain futures with mixed strength and declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
Princess Many Stars in Love at Pan American
Buffalo report details Princess Many Stars aged sixty falling for Frederick Darlington of Batavia New York after a July meeting during the Pan American Indian congress engagement. The couple’s love at first sight is described with playful, romantic narration and an anticipated wedding date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Buffalo
Princess Many Stars
Indian Congress
Frederick Darlington
Batavia
N. Y
God of
Darlington
Puffalo
Chief Calico
Cupid
Niagara Frontier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commodore Schley
Lillnois
J. J. Brenholt
Gompers
Mitchell
G. T. Purves
ROYAL
M. Swaney
KLU Klux
Virginia
Supreme Senate of the Knights of the Ancient Essence Order
Roosevelt
White House
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Hington
Josefh Kren
Cnas
H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprovun
Asst
Britisher
Manete
James Graham
Atlantic and Pacific
M. Vinskamp
Transvaal
Viaskamp
Ann Arbor, Mich
Ann Arbor Railroad
A. A
J. Electric Railroad
Huron Street
Hawks
Angus
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Northern
Board of Trade Today
Fred
Dr. Harrow
HL. B. Jones
William Crum
Park City
New Country
Oklahoma
Kansas
Carris
Graham Theatre
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
Johnson
Harwood
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Sbhington, Iowa
H. Knecht
Tle
Washington National Bank
J. Wilson
Attornéy At Law
FIOR
Kear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Butterfield
Oranstore
Marsh W. Bailey
Lowa
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
W. D. Lowry
Yrrick
Mercer & Chilcote's
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Washington, Ta
Lila Whitmore
GA Feed and Sale
Wanamaker
Brown
R. A. Riley
Beeen
Does & General Banking
Blatr
M. Kron
First National Bank
Iowe
Wm Blair
O. HH
Kecklyne Robinson
R . Henderson
W.K. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Capital
Caashtar
Anderson
Ton
Flossie Roads
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Aquare
Bartett
Bartlett
Lombardo’s
Wey
Charley
R. 1
Stock — Rra
le Fet
Oaly
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Leach
California
Pacific Northwest
F. BE. Stewart
Agt
Peoria
Anapolis
Re & N
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Central
Brighton
Mason City Mail
Sun
Paul
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
O& N W
Omaha
Tittemore
Trafic
Meneuee Ee P. Ea A. Wa. Fo
Eo Eee
NW. Y
Niagara Falls
Adams Street
F. A. Pathan
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