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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1904

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Carnegie on Note Denied by His Secretary

In Cleveland and Oberlin a bank loan scandal widens as director I T Whitney reveals Mrs Cassie L Chadwick received 240000 from the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin plus 102000 personally from Beckwith and Spear. Beckwith says he faced a demand to settle Newton v Chadwick and the Cleveland suit is postponed to Thursday. Creditors meet in New York as Chadwick’s lawyers seek a cash settlement and notes. Carnegie’s name appears on a note with rumored forgery, while his secretary denies involvement.

New York Washington Cleveland Ohio I. T. Whitney Citizens’ National Bank Oberlin Cassie L. Chadwick Beckwith Whitney Chadwirl Euclid Avenue Newton Directo Foohkoih Willet Toussies Heston John Albaugh Chadwick Carver Boston Carnegie Raw Andrew Car Toliant House Carsie Chadwick Pt. Cottrell Whadwick Um, Mass Herbert D. Lewton Brookline Percy W. Curver Ins

SAYS J. A. CHANLER IS INSANE

Thomas F Sherman, custodian of John Armstrong Chanler, today filed an answer in the U S Circuit Court to veto Chanler’s attempt to nullify Sherman's appointment The answer disputes Chanler's alleged insanity and residency claims, contending Chanler was sane and his commitment proper while denying federal jurisdiction over the matter.

New York Thomas F. Sherman John Armstrong Chanler Amelie Rives Chanler United States Circuit Court Mr. Sherman Supreme Court Bloomingdale Asylum Vginia Sherman Rye Virginia

Tragedy on Kaiser Wilhelm II Deck Inward to Hoboken

One immigrant dies and three are badly injured when a steel block falls from a steam derrick on the Kaiser Wilhelm II as it nears Hoboken quarantine. A steerage passenger misused the lever causing the block to break loose amid crowded forward deck. Felix Sangalis a Russian dies shortly after docking. others taken to hospital. cabi n passengers raise a purse for the injured.

New York Mner Felix Sangalis Jangalis Hoboken

Kentuckian Kills Wife and Four Children Then Himself

Enoch Sloan, a Shelby County farmer, intoxicated, shot and killed his wife and all four of their children before taking his own life near Shelby, Kentucky, on November 29.

Shelby, Ky Enoch Sloan Shelby

Colorado election case probes contempt in Denver Supreme Court

Faking of testimony resumes in contempt causes before the Colorado Supreme Court as Democrats and ward leaders face charges of violating orders to appoint special watchers on election day. Witnesses recount alleged misconduct, with Kratke testifying about an offer to vote his family for the Democratic ticket.

Denver Colo Supreme Court Supreme Conuct Frank Kratke Michael Mahoney Kratke Oscar Anderson Anderson John Kendrick Democratic State Central Committee H. T. Richardson St. Louis Thayer United States District Court of Appeals Mr. Richardson

Official vote tallies across states report Roosevelt lead

Ohio totals 1 026 2% ballots Roosevelt 690 095 Parker 344 3 Swallow 19 339 Dens 36 280 Corregan 2 683 Watson 1 992 Roosevelt plurality 255 421. Iowa Roosevelt 307 Parker 149 141 Swallow 11 001 Debs 14 87 Watson 8 207. California Roosevelt 203 226 Parker 99 204 Debs 29 535 Swallow 7 38. Trenton and Des Moines canvass results noted. lockjaw case in Michigan linked to vaccination. Norfolk Newport News steamship ad.

Columbus Ohio Roosevelt Parker Swallow Dens Corregan Watson State Laytin Sandles Laytin Iowa Des Moines Pwa Executive Council Swaslow Debs California Sacramento Cal

Fortunes of Port Arthur Turn on 203 Meter Hill Fight

Fort Arthur battle reports describe grim fighting as Japanese pursue the 203 meter hill to gain harbor control and isolate the Laotie Mountains. Messages from St. Petersburg Tokyo and Chefoo emphasize heavy losses and swift, contested advances amid fires and trench assaults.

Laotie St. Petersburg Tokyo Port Arthur Imperial Sungshu London Standard Laotie Mountain Bennett Burleigh Daily Telegraph Chefoo Morning Post Shanghai Berlin Taglische Rundschau

Battle near Da Pass yields 230 Japanese dead

Russian dispatches report heavy fighting near Tsinkhetchen and Da Pass with 230 Japanese corpses found buried. Russians seized rifles and entrenching tools while night sorties continued. village of Nanganza partially destroyed after Japanese interference. Chinese intel places main enemy force near Shilikhe with ongoing skirmishes and warnings about language traps. Pigo's Cure for consumption advertised at 25 cents.

St. Petersburg Kuropathin Tsinkhetchen da Pass Sakharoff Shenking Rennenkampff Mukden Rennenkampfff Red Cross Nanganza Shilikhe Shakhe Adagviteh

Parker Dies by Own Action in Office Suicide

A. Parker, vice president of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Marquette railroads, died of prussic acid self-administered in his office on November 19. Coroner Weaver ruled death a suicide after evidence linked Parker to a pact with Miss Hisse Gesterling, who died by her own hand in Chicago on the burial day. Parker had recently joined the railroad system and showed no prior health or mental disturbance.

Gesterling Cincinnati Ohio Weaver A. Parker Hamilton Dayton Pere Marquette Parker Ecoroner St. Louis Denver Miss Gesterling Chicago Mr. Parker

Murderers Seek Freedom From Hard Labor

In Chicago on November 29 two confessed murderers Cantos and Pettinato petitioned Circuit Court for habeas corpus after being denied hard labor at Joliet Penitentiary for five years. They challenge the court’s part of fourteen year sentences in solitary confinement and claim inactivity risks insanity. They say they have been ready to work since July 1 despite the suspension of labor. The case proceeds with evidence next day. the defense argues the punishment is cruel and unconstitutional.

Chicago Jo- Het Windes George Cantos Pietro Pettinato Hutchinson Cantos Pettinato

In Chicago Case a Clue Links Two Murder Mysteries

Police trace possible link between the Benton Harbor and Chicago killings. They suspect William Donahue as the slayer of A. M. Northrup and chauffeur Bate’s death may hinge on the secret of "Mr. Dove." A photogrpah of George W. Hugg is reviewed for identity.

Chicago Bate A. M. Northrup Benton Harbor Mich Lemont Mr. Dove Michigan William Donahue Northrup Jlatter Dove Donahue Archer Road George W. Hugg Milwaukee Huge

Insane but talented patient wins prize at state hospital

A woman inmate at a Minnesota state insane hospital won a prize from a Boston magazine for solving a rebus and writing an essay. The prize offers an abroad trip or 250 dollars, which the state board will attempt to secure for her while deeming travel unsafe. Her name remains private to protect her from harassment.

St. Paul, Minn Boston State Board of Control Atlantic

Heirs Contest Mrs Seaman Fortune In Million Case

New York November 23 heirs and executors of the late Robert Seaman contest Mrs Seaman formerly Nellie Bly for control of a fortune likely exceeding one million dollars. Surrogate Thomas heard the case in New York City and it will not be settled before January. Two wills, one granting only 4500 and the other nearly all the estate, including the Ironclad Manufacturing plant, form the basis of the contest among ten claimants.

New York Robert Seaman Nellie Bly Thomas Seaman Ironclad Manufacturing Company

Ranchman's Disappearance Cleared By Confession

In Sun Dance Wyoming on October 19 ranchman James Garrett vanished. Nineteen-year-old Willie Erickson confesses that Garrett shot Otto Erickson while reclaiming a calf, then Garrett was killed by Willie who cut his throat. The body was moved by Willie and Otto and found four miles away by a search party. Also Paris University approves Charles Fish Beach Jr to lecture on American books in French history.

Sun Dance Wyo James Garrett Willie Erickson Erickson Garrett Otto Erickson Otto Willie Paris University Paris Council of the Charles Fish Beach, Jr New York London and Paria

Left Only the Building Nebraska Bank Embezzlement Charged

State bank examiner finds Elkhorn Valley Bank assets limited to the bank building after insolvency. Charges list President Bernard McGreevy with embezzlement and Cashier Hagerty with receiving deposits while insolvent. November 18 statement showed loans of 65000 but notes unclear against assets. Great Bog Exhibition continues at Brown and Tolson Galleries with creditor sale at 11 a m tomorrow.

Nebraska Bank O'Neill Nebr State Bank Examiner Elkhorn Valley Bank Banking House Bernard McGreevy Hagerty Great Bog Brown & Tolson H St

Mrs Chadwick’s Notes and Port Arthur Battles

Digest of today’s issue highlights for the reader. Carnegie comments on Mrs. Chadwick’s notes and Japanese forces closing on Port Arthur. Reports of Manchuria fighting and bombardment at Zeigler Mines.

Carnegie Chadwick Port Arthur Manchuria Zeigler Nelson Young Corbett Broome Folk University Virginia Maryland Washington Knell The Plaza Railroad Lester-Campbell M—Agricultural Department

Roosevelt White House denies Herald turkey tale

The White House disputes a Boston Herald report accusing President Roosevelt's children of tormenting the Thanksgiving turkey. The statement asserts the turkey was dressed for dinner and a live bronze turkey was sent to Oyster Bay, with no incident occurring. Secretary Loeb excludes the Boston Herald’s reporters from White House facilities until further notice.

Boston Herald Roosevelt WM. Loeb, JR

Brigham Murder Arrest Details in Massachusetts

Ovide Chapdelaine, fifteen, is arrested in Brigham Massachusetts on suspicion of murdering Mrs. Emma Richard Brigham near her home. District Attorney Rockwood Hoar and State police led the investigation with a Worcester hearing set for tomorrow. Police theory ties motive to wood theft. father allegedly used son to guard property.

Toelcester Mass Ovide Chapidelaine Emma Richard Brigham Rockwood, Hoar Worcester Shaw Chapdelaine Joseph Chapdelaine

Police Hunt Nephew in East 115th Street Murder

New York police issued an arrest order for Frank Furlong nineteen after he was named a nephew of crime victim Mrs. Margaret Keeler found beaten and robbed in her East 115th street home. Furlong had visited the home and allegedly received food while previously accused of theft and forgery. Harlem pawnshop recovered Keeler jewelry linked to a man matching his description.

New York Margaret Keeler East 115Th Street Frank Furlong Furlong Keeler

Fifteen Girls Injured In Swiss Laundry Fire

An explosion of a gasoline motor at Swiss Laundry in New Orleans caused a blaze that gutted the building at 1010 Grayier Street. Fifteen working girls were burned or hurt leaping from second story windows. Loss estimated at 40000 dollars. Separate item notes aid for Russian hospitals and a Pennsylvania Railroad clerical orders notice for clergymen with deadlines in December.

New Orleans Grayier Street Carrie Healy Sophie Suhreng Emma Gonzales Annie Holman Louise Holman Tillie Yokum Emma Yokum Alice Gonzales Mies Chandler Georgia Beecher Lizzie Wiliams Jessie Petty Emma Singleton Anna Walker Mary Elise

Battle at Zeigler firebombs miners camp at Zeigler

Zeigler Illinois report says shots fired from sundown to daybreak with about 50 rounds. Four Gatling guns used by coal company against besieging forces around town. One miner wounded. militia, Assistant Adjutant General Reece, and Carbondale unit deployed. Military surveillance expands to 8000 acre Leiter tract. riot duty in effect and gates closed to non-residents.

Leiter Joseph Leiter Zeigler Chinago Carbondale Fourth Infantry Stein Illinois Central Railroad Hallisdayboro Lelter Franktin County

Panic at State Street store ends in double tragedy

In Chicago on November 23 Paul Hersick twenty six fired at his wife during a planned meeting in a large department store on State Street. The shot missed and lodged in a wall. Believing he had killed her he then killed himself with the revolver. Hersick, of Trenton New Jersey, visited Chicago once.

Chicago State Street Paul Hersick Hersick Trenton N. J

Throat Cut by Uncle in Columbus Saloon

Dr Cutt Duncans throat was cut at 10 P M by his uncle James Ware at the Deli catessien on Twelfth street. Duncans condition is very serious. He had just arrived by train and says Ware attacked him without provocation. Wares in police custody after the assault near Rankin drug Store with blood on the pavement.

Columbus Dr. Cutt Duncan James Ware Ir. Duncan Ware Rankin Drug

Railing Collapse In Armory Basketball Game

In Philadelphia on November 23 a gallery railing gave way during a basketball game at the State Fencibles armory injuring about a score of boys and young men. Two-thirds of the railing collapsed after a disturbance among players drawing spectators to the fall. all injured were taken to a nearby hospital and are not fatally hurt.

Philadelphia State Fencibles

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