Testimony by Hood in Schley case reveals verbal orders
Lieutenant Hood testified that Sampson urged him to reach Santiago after receiving orders from Schley. Hood said Schley believed Spaniards were at Santiago while Hood feared insufficient coal and ships lacking fuel. The navy pursued evidence of verbal instructions linking Hood to Sampson’s directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Hood
Navy Department
Schley
Hood
Sampson
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Department
Harber
Texas
Wood
Dupont
Rayner
Adimiral Sampson
Proceedings Reveal Dispatches Carried To Admiral Schley
Hood describes delivering May dispatches to Schley and recounts conversations about the Spanish squadron near Santiago and Cienfuegos. He testifies coal and blockade plans, and notes a later dated dispatch from Havana versus Key West.
Came Near Being a Cripple Pain Balm Proof
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana says Chamberlain's Pain Balm kept him from becoming a cripple when joints muscles and nerves caused stiff and swollen limbs He praises the liniment for stiffness sprains rheumatic and muscular pains and partial paralysis It is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Havana Dispatch Guides Proceeds to Santiago
The Havana dispatch contains instructions urging movement toward Santiago with emphasis on orderly advance and tactical caution for the mission in the region.
McCalla Reveals Signal Code With Cubans at Cienfuegos
On May 19 1898 Captain McCalla testified of meeting the Marblehead flying squadron en route to Cuba. He described a secret signal system with Cuban officers near Cienfuegos three horizontal lights at night and three horses by day and reported to Admiral Schley that Cervera was not in Cienfuegos after learning the harbor’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Bowman H. McCalla
Witness
Cuba
Key West
Brooklyn
Chadwick
Admiral Sampson
Tavarez
Marblehead
MecCalla
Cienfuegos
Schley Ile
Santiago
Sehley
Cilenfuegos
Adula
Cervera
O Cienfuegos Hie
Captain McCalla
Tle
McCalla
Admiral Schley
Eagle
European Cabinets Resume Turkey Policy Talks in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the czar’s visit spurred talks among Emperor Nicholas and French leaders about action against Turkey. Germany backs the plan but Count von Buelow objects to some details, delaying final decisions until others weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Courier du Soir
Nicholas
Loubet
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Delcasse
France
Turkey
Germany
William
Count von Buelow
Attempted Murder and Got Away in Springfield
Springfield Illinois September 28 Willard Halpin an employee at Sanga mon coal shaft No 2 reported Rube Whittaker to the mine boss for failing to perform duties Whittaker then attacked Halpin with a brick and gas pipe perhaps fatally injuring him Halpin knocked Barney Ealey Whittaker's companion down with a brick Whittaker got a revolver and held off a posse from between two box cars and escaped
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Willard Halpin
Sangamon
Rube Whittaker
Whittaker
Halpin
Halph
Barney Ealey
Unknown man drowns after jumping from City of Milwaukee near St. Joseph
An unidentified man about 50 with gray whiskers leaped from the City of Milwaukee near St. Joseph Mich at 5 p m and drowned before aid could reach him. He wore a striped summer suit and brown hat and told a friend he might see St Joseph. Passengers did not recognize him and the body was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
City of
Milwaukee
Chicago
Boy of 13 Sent Up for Life
Boonville Indiana September 28 Smith Jones age 18 was sentenced to life in prison by a Warrick circuit court jury. He killed Herbert Hickerson during a July fight and is the county’s youngest inmate ever sent to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
Smith Jones
Warrick
Herbert Hickerson
Jones
Ridgeley Arrives in Washington to Assume Currency Post
William B Ridgeley, recently appointed comptroller of the currency, has arrived in Washington. He will spend a few days with Comptroller Dawes reviewing office affairs before taking charge on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeley
Washington
William B Ridgeley
Ife
Dawes
Cabinet Meeting at Washington
At the Washington cabinet meeting on September 28 officials discussed only routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shine at Hotel Colenso Parlors
Dave Keltier, proprietor, promotes the Hotel Colenso shoe shining parlors as a reliable spot for a high quality shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Colenso
Dave Keltier
Clear Lake summer resort ad on Iowa Central Route
Continuously at Clear Lake the popular northwestern Iowa resort offers great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or groups. Inquiries and tickets through agents or Geo 8 Batty G P and "a Bins Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty, G. P
Marshalltown
Train wreck leaves many injured in Iowa flood route
Passenger train No 3 on the Wabash plunges down an embankment seven miles southeast of Council Bluffs. Thirteen drown amid Texas flood reports. dozens injured including conductor Arthur F Wilson and Mrs George Skye with multiple internal injuries. Engine remains on track. wreck blamed on rail spread on a curved crossing near Madman's Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Wabash
St. Louis
Council Bluffs
Indian Creek
Arthur F. Wilson
George Skye
Silver City
A. H. Wilson
Tekumah
George Kammerer
Dodge
Kammerer
F. &. Mattox
Cincinnati
W. A. Dalston
Fullerton
Frank Smith
Express
William Judd
Malvern
Carrie Kirn
R. H W. Harris
Pullman Porter
Kk. A. Addick
Imogene
F. M. Decrest
Eldorado
Kan
C. W. Salter
Hand
Shenandoah
William Rodgerson
Mineola
Madman’s Crossing
Advices from Nome Highlight Mining Claims and Perils
The Senator arrived from Nome with nearly 500 passengers and over half a million in treasure. Prospectors praise the mining country but say laws will slow opening. A 97 ounce nugget worth 1500 is reported at Anvil creek, while a 75 foot pay streak at Grouse gulch was bonded for 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Senator
Nome
Vancouver
Anvil Creek
Grouse Gulch
Normal conditions return in trade report says Dun and Co
R G Dun and Co weekly review notes distribution steady and delayed orders shrinking. Better grade goods preferred signals improved consumer finances while steel industry resumes with higher prices for bars billets and shapes. Pig iron activity peaks since the strike and footwear leather textiles stay strong with steady corn quotes. Failures total 227 in the US and 31 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
British Unionists elect MP in Liberal stronghold district
The British Unionists secured a parliamentary seat in a district long dominated by Liberals. Storms at Omaha caused extensive property damage. Post office investigators traced a plot by Clancibilla the Spring Valley operator. An anarchist editor was arrested for publishing lottery notices. Miss Stone the missionary abducted by Turkish brigands reports she is well treated. Kidnappers demand 25,000 Turkish pounds for her ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Spring Valley
Miss Stone
Bryan on Free Speech Opposes Censorship in Anarchy Fight
W J Bryan argues against any imitation on freedom of speech as a cure for anarchy. He says restricting speech brings greater evils than its presence and that McKinley’s death cannot be linked to dialogue or writing. He insists warfare should target anarchy, not speech, noting it thrives where press freedom is weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
McKintey
Prospector Tragedy in Presidio County Floods
News reports a disaster in Presidio County near Alaminto Creek when a torrential rain washed through a dry ravine, drowning thirteen prospectors. Six bodies recovered, others presumed swept into the Rio Grande. victims include William Bolis George Holton and Henry Carter among twelve named men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Newn
Presidio County
Rio Grande River
William Bolis
George Holton
Henry Carter
Hernandez Costello
Phillip Humphries
Peter Schaffer
Alfredo Montez
William Jefferson
Thomas Frezzell
Algernon Rhea
Casper Deutschman
George Rinch
Rachbl Carr
Alaminto Creek
They All Get Away at Barretts Gambling Room Raid
In South Bend Indiana police raid Tony Barretts noted gambling room but fail to find patrons or suspects. The venue is equipped with trap doors secret exits and alarms. Officers opened doors pried drawers and still found no one though claim of missing plunder is reported.
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Mucoh
Nome
Rick
St. Paul's
St. George's Islands
Aleutian
Douldyr
Peterson
Challenger
Catter Manning
Manning
Unalaska
United States
South Bend
Ind
Tony” Barrett
Suspect Arrested in Lewiston Incendiary Fires Case
In Lewiston Illinois over the last three months a string of fires raised incendiary suspicions. A barn at J N Graf ton burned and tracks led to neighbor John M Lewis home. Cloth soaked in oil found near the barn and matched cloth in Lewis home. Shoes fit tracks from barn to Lewis. He was arrested and indicted as the grand jury sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Ills
J. N. Grafton
John M. Lewis
Lewis
Oklahoma City Doctor Identifies Suspect in Rush Springs Murder
Ardmore report says Dr. Z B Beanblossom of Oklahoma City identified George Moran as the man who killed his 14 year old son near Rush Springs on August 10 during a land opening. Moran was jailed here after being arrested ten days ago in the Chickasaw country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
George Moran
Chickasaw
Z. B. Beanblossom
Oklahoma City
Rush Springs
O. T
Beanblossom
Rain May Save Indian Crop Prospects
The Times correspondent reports three days of heavy rain across India except Gujarat Punjab Rewa Patna and parts of the northwest. Rain has largely saved the situation and crop prospects look good overall despite the mentioned regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Simla
India
Gujarat
Punjab
Reaiputana
Baker Louis Steubel Posts Apology after McKinley Remarks
Argentine Kansas residents hold a mass meeting to withdraw threats against baker Louis Steubel who apologized for uncomplimentary remarks about the late President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan
Louis Steubel
Argentine
McKinley
Democratic Opening Postponed in Columbus Meeting
The Democratic state headquarters announced that the opening meeting, postponed due to President McKinley’s death, is rescheduled for October 23 in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
MecKil
Three Hundred Corporations Fail to Answer Texas Antitrust inquiry
Fort Worth Texas September 28 three hundred corporations are in trouble for failing to answer questions from the attorney general office relative to their standing under the Texas antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Attorney General's Office
Loree's Liniment Man Eyes Million Acre Deal with Steel
Major Jen Taree Loree once sold Loree's Liniment and now negotiates selling 4,000,000 acres of land in West Virginia and Kentucky to the United States Steel Corporation. Agent Dr. John Flood expects a $1,000,000 commission if the deal closes amid historic land grants and mineral wealth. Bud Taylor on trial for Ruth Hollard murder in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jen Taree
Ilinois
Indiana
Loree
United States Steel Corporation
West Virginia
Kentucky
John Flood
North
Clark Street
Toree
Flood
Washington
Jefferson
Elizabeth
Upper Platte
Lincoln
Ohio
Monroe
Butler County
Kansas City
Bud"” Taylor
Ruth Hollard
Taylor
Two Hudson crewmen Identified Near Leweena Point
In Houghton Michigan on September 28 the bodies of two Hudson crewmen washed ashore at Little Travers Bay east of Leweena Point. One is identified as Donald Glass by a pass book found in his pocket. The other remains unidentified but appears to be a cook, still wearing a cook's apron. The bodies were taken to Lake Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Hudson
Leweena Point
Little Travers Bay
Donald Glass
Lake Linden
Long Lost Daughter Found in Illinois Match
Frank Ritchie of Arenzville located his long lost daughter Mrs. James Casey of St. Louis after twenty three years. The reunion occurred during a visit to Chandlersville Illinois, her birthplace, where she learned her father's whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Ills
Frank Ritchie
Arenzville
Here
James Casey
St. Louis
Chandlersville
Ill
Des Moines Auditor Merriam Granted Divorce
Des Moines Iowa September 28 State Auditor Frank F Merriam was granted a decree of divorce by Judge Holmes. Mrs Merriam charged with desertion made no opposition. She receives ample alimony and custody of the child while Merriam secures the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank F. Merriam
Holmes
District Court
Merriam
Russian Prince Makachidze and Wife Arrested as Anarchists
In Rome on September 28, Prince Makachidze and his wife were detained on charges of anarchism and will be sent to the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Makachidze
Thugs threaten farmer in Munele case over extortion letters
Farmer John Barnhart reports threats from unknown letters demanding 350 dollars left under a stone at a crossroads. The first letter warns of dynamiting his home if he does not comply. the second threatens blinding his son with acid. Barnhart is described as wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munele
Ind
John Barnhart
Barnhart
Amos Colbert Chickasaw leader dies at Lebanon home
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory September 28 Amos Colbert a well known Chickasaw Indian dies at his home near Lebanon. He was a leader among his people and had held many positions of trust with the Chickasaw nation during the past fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Amos Colbert
Lebanon
Cortelyou Reaches Canton in McKinley Visit
Secretary to the President Cortelyou arrived in Canton Ohio shortly after 10 am. Dr. Rixey met him at the station with the McKinley carriage and they went directly to the McKinley house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Canton
Rixey
McKinley
McKinley House
Communication in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A reader from Bagwell Missouri reports three years of bronchitis with insomnia relieved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying doctors and medicines. 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
Baseball records fall in league games across cities
Chicago reports yesterday’s league results with two extra innings in Cincinnati and Boston games, St. Louis routing Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh slipping to Brooklyn. American League scores include Baltimore beating Detroit, Philadelphia routing Cleveland, Washington beating Chicago in seven innings due to darkness, and Boston defeating Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Milwaukee
Controversy May Be Dropped Between Leaders
Pittsburg on September 28 reports a dispute involving President T. J. Shaffer and leaders Gompers and John Mitchell may be dropped. An official communication from Gompers and Mitchell was received by Shaffer yesterday. He said he could ignore it but has not decided on any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
T. J. Shaffer
Gompers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Shaffer
President Roosevelt planned Pacific coast visit next year
The outline notes that President Roosevelt probably will make an extended visit to the Pacific coast next year while other items report the health of Abdul Hamid and the arrival of Crown Prince Frederick William in the Hartz mountains for hunting until October first.
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Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Frederick William
Hartz Mountains
J. A. Peters
Tle
Heidelberg University
Ohio
Tiffin
O. Ilerr Lueck
Aschaffenburg
Germany
Chicago and St Louis Market Reports for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago markets show hog receipts about 20 000 with ranges 4 85 to 7 25 for heavy packs and types. cattle receipts 3 500 with varied grades from choice steers at 6 10 to common at 3 90. sheep and lambs receipts about 12 000 with western lamb and native lamb price ranges. St Louis wheat and corn futures mixed with No 2 red cash around 70 cents and No 2 hard 68 69 cents. Milwaukee bids for wheat No 1 and No 2 northern steady to higher with December at 70 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Board of ‘Trade
Carris Sells the Seats at East Side Drug Store
Advance sale for Graham theatre attractions will be at Carris East side drug store for the current season. Record of purchase and seating arrangements to be handled at the same location.
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Carris
Graham Theatre
East Side
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Court of Inquiry
Lieut. Hood
Kingston
Cienfuegos Harbor
Ilood
Lemly
Ilavana
Havana
N’calla
Europe
Arctic
Free
Rio Grande
Steubel
THE
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Jusrin Keex
Chas. H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprount
Asst
T. J. Dempsey
Johnson
Johnson's Bakery
Harwood
South Side
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Owa
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Wilson
Attorney At Law
RIOR
Moor Alberson
Temvie
Wastiington
State Auditor
Chicago Grain and Produce
Louis Grain
Milwaukee Grain
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
W. H. Butterfield
Orat's
Marsh W. Bailey
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
S.huyler W. Livingston
Court House
Ofice
W. D. Lowry
Mercer & Chileote
W. A. Stiles & Co
Artifica
West Main St
Mas
Lila Whitmore
Wirst Hare
Dove
Allen
Wanamaker
Brown
R. A. Riley
Vor Athica
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Adams Street
A. Pauuar
A. Warr
O.M. Kron
Onah
First National Bank
Wm. D
Robinson, A
Blair, O. H
Frank Stewart, Yy
W. K. Jeffrey
Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Aga't Oasa
Don General Banking
Osteopathy, F
Townsend
D. C
Flossie Roads
Bartett
Bartlett
Lombardo’s
Epn
ESPN
Tera
Charley
D. KR. I
P. KR. R
Matin
Maillvé
le Fet iv
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Leach
California
Pacific Northwest
Chicara
KB. Stewart
Agt
N. W
Burlington
Peoria
Indianapolia
Cedar Rapids
Imu
Daily
Excel Towar Cent
Rgt
Brighton
Mason City Mail
Peoria Mall
O& N Way
Tittemore
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