Indiana Auditor Sherrick Removed Over $145000 State Shortage
Gov. Hanly, citing a plain and excusable violation of law and betrayal of public trust, removes Auditor David E. Sherrick after findings show about 145000 of state funds tied up in private securities. Warren Bigler appointed to fill the vacancy as Sherrick’s resignation and settlement obligations loom.
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Indianapoli
Ind
David E. Sherrick
Hanly
Warren Bigler
Wabash
Sherrick
Tainted Money Sparked Church Mission Meeting Debate
The ninecr th aynnik nusting of the Amerikan Tin of Commissioners for Missions of the Congregational Church opened at Fowasouth Congregational Church in Washington. Rev A E Freeland welcomed visitors and Samuel B Cupen of Boston, president of the board, spoke as sentiment grew against resolutions pushed by Gladden to the Seattle convention. Critics warned tainted money would damage the convention. Gladden had not yet reached Seattle. Dr Gladden's absence awaited.
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Amerikan Tin of Commissioners For Missions
Congregational Church
Largton Gladden
Gladden
Seattle
Rockefeller Wins and Melin Leaves Old Nquor Saloon
Special to The Washington rest from New York notes J J Melin of North Tarrytown laments Rockefeller’s growing control around the estate. After twenty-one years he recalls fights in courts and polls and reveals loneliness following his wife and sister’s deaths. He plans to sell, not to Rockefeller, but to escape the isolation.
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Washington
New York
Rockefeller
J. J. Melin
North Tarrytown
J. Melin
Nquor
John D. Rockefeller
Melin
Rockefeller Estate
No Coffins for the Dead in Leeville Yellow Fever Report
The New Orleans yellow fever report up to 6 p m yesterday shows 49 new cases and 329 total deaths, with 318 under treatment and 1 817 discharged. Leeville faced dire conditions with cut communications, scarce food and medicine, and no coffins for the dead as relief arrived, while Tallulah and Paterson, Kenner, Clark Cheniere and Berwick reported cases and deaths.
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Leeville
New Orleans
Tallulah
Ins. Chassiagnac
von Exdorff
State Board of Health
Menuel Enccalade
FIRED UPON BY CANADIANS IN AMERICAN WATERS
Laie Pa Sept 14 The fish tug McCarter of the Keystone Fish Company limped into port with a large hole in its side from a shell fired by the Canadian cruiser Vigilant. Captain Handy said the vessel was in American waters when attacked while pursuing nets. The tug reached port leaking but intact as fears of capture subsided and other Keystone vessels reportedly remained safe in port.
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Washington Post
Laie
Ric Carter
Keystone Fish Company
McCarter
Handy
Manns
Harry H. Boyd
Cmedme
Warry H. Boyd
Lightning kills four at county fair poultry exhibit
Taciveala Iowa Sept 14 Four men died and six were seriously burned when a lightning bolt struck a crowded poultry exhibition tent at the county fair. The dead include Rain Wright Pleasantoil Iowa Ray Anderson Indianola Carl Paterson Indianola Theodore Range Indianola. The strike split the tent pole and tore the sides into shreds. Hundreds of chickens were killed.
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Taciveala
Iowa
Dorven
Rain Wright
Pleasantoil
Ray Anderson
Indianola
Carl Paterson
Theodore Range
Killed by Rejected Suitor at Country School
Davenport Iowa Derby teacher shot near Wilton Iowa after refusing marriage. Arthur Wood, who pursued her, killed the woman and then killed himself. Also mentions Bassett ice cream ad and I O O F lodge event with Philadelphia travel details.
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Pavenport
Towa
Derby
Wilton
Arthur Weod
Webb
Cope
Bassett
Wade
N.Y
Markel Wins Panama Canal Zone Hotel Concession
President Roosevelt approves Shonts report on Panama Canal Zone hotel and subsistence contract awarded to Jacob E. Markel of Omaha. The deal spans millions, with government ownership of the plant possible, and protests by Hudgins & Dumas and H Balfe deemed resolved.
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Hudgins & Dumas
Canal Zone
Markel
Oyster Bay, L. 1
Panama Canal Zone
Jacob E. Markel
Omaha
Wnebr
Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Railroad Company
Roosevelt
Shonts
Shonte
Fanama Railroad Company
Hiudgins
Shorts
Hudgins
Magoon
Stevens
Panama Railroad
Isthmian Canal Commission
Colon
Wallace
Raiload Company
Mr. Ross
States
Norway and Sweden Edge Toward Settlement Over Fort Demolition
In Baristad Norway and Sweden discuss dissolving the union with private talks and a cautious path to peace. Dr Nansen and Capt Wallenberg say the forts question may rupture talks and insist the forts near the frontier be demolished while safeguarding Fredriksten and Kongsvinger.
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Baristad
Sweden
Norway
Christiania
Arendal
Christiansand
Copenhagen
Associated Press
Prince Charles
Denmark
Prince George
Greece
Danish Naval College
London
Nansen
Arc Uc
Capt. Wallenberg
Riksdag
Fredriksten
Kongavinger
Kongsvinger {S
Dr. Nansen
Arts
Bolted fusion movement leaves few allies in city races
Citizens Union representatives would not delay naming a candidate. The split ends the fusion effort to defeat Mayor McClellan, leaving only the Republican organization, Hearst's Municipal Ownership League, and the German-American League in Brooklyn as remaining backers. Special to The Washington Fest. New York.
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Citizens’ Union
Washington
New York
McClellan
William R. Hearst
Municipal Ownership League
Brooklyn
Woman Beatens Death On Staten Island in Front Yard
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Horne of St. George Staten Island was beaten to death in the front yard after an afternoon visit by two men with whom she quarreled. Her husband Charles Horne and a man named J Kelley are in custody as police probe the fatal assault and seek witnesses to the quarrel and subsequent attack.
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New York
Mary Jorne
St. George
Staten Island
Charles Horne
J. Kelley
Horne
Nebraska Republicans Nominate Ticket at State Convention
Lincoln Neb Sept 14 Nebraska Republicans nominate Justice of Supreme Court Charles B Letton of Fairbury and Regents W G Lyford Falls City Frederick Abbott Calumpus. Platform condemns rebates and corporate extortion urging law to curb passes and discrimination. Endorses Roosevelt and seeks congressional support to subdue corporate power and restore popular sovereignty.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Charles B. Letton
Fairbury
University
W. G. Lyford
Falls City
Frederick Abbott
Calumpus
Roosevelt
Japan
Russia
Congress
Ricketts Strongly Favored for Public Printer Post
Oyster Bay Sept 4 no formal announcement on Gen Palmer successor to Public Printer Yet President is seen backing Oscar J Ricketts as a capable choice Letters from well wishers pour in praising him A former landlady’s note adds personal commendation and supports the push for Ricketts plus a nearby furniture sale and transit ad fragment included.
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Oyster Bay
Gen. Palmer
Oscar J. Ricketts
Ricketts
Marriage for love a failure says six time bride
Mrs Laura W Hodges of 8913 Fifth Ave recounts six marriages with fatal, desertion up to a day after latest wedding to W C Hodges. She blames men and matrimony, cites divorces, insanity, and personal self defense killings as evidence that love leads to ruin and wealth is safer in marriage.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Ill
Laura W. Hodges
Fifth Avenue
Union Waives Demand in Chicago Freight Strike
Unions drop the 10 percent wage increase demand as negotiations continue. Railroads offer changes in hours and pay while incidents of injury are mentioned. The executive committee urges members to accept the railroad proposals, signaling a de-escalation in the potential strike. The piece also notes Purity of Fussell's Ice Cream and a cafe reopening at 1412 New York Avenue in September.
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Chicago
Fussell
Indiana Auditor Short in Accounts
Summary of the day notes an audit issue with Indiana's state accountant and discrepancies in ledgers. The article references wider reactions and potential impacts on fiscal oversight and governance.
Man Arrested for Bigamy After Dual Wives Named
James J. Powers, 34, of New York, faced Essex Market Police Court on bigamy charges. A wife at 50 Horatio Street testified she married Powers at Emanuel Chapel with Rev. J. Palmer officiating. She and their six children, plus Powers’ relationship with a second woman, Marie Ray Robinson, were recounted. Police and Gerry Society investigator Agent Watson aided the case leading to Powers’ arrest with both women present. Powers posted $1,000 bail for examination.
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Washington Post
New York
James J. Powers
Bank Street
Horatio Street
Essex Market
Emanuel Chapel
Sixth Street
J. Palmer
Chil
Marie Ray Robinson
Powers
Miss Robinson
Ying
Horano Street
Ufe
Agent Watson
Gerry Society
Tan
Wde
Mother accuses son in theft at West Side home
Mrs Clara Richter testifies before Magistrate Whitman that her trust as caretaker of William Benjamin’s house on West Fifty-seventh Street compelled her to accuse her nineteen year old son Edward of stealing books and an oil painting worth 50 dollars. She weeps as she explains her duty to her employer despite her son’s plea to burn the items. the case is held open until tomorrow.
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Washington Post
New York
Clara Richter
Whitman
West Side Court
Edward
Richter
Clew to Miss Wil dey Edith Berry Suicide Case
Lorenza D Berry a Boston carpenter from West Medford travels to New York to view the body of a young woman who died in the Manhattan Hotel. Berry believes the deceased is his daughter Edith based on a newspaper description and family information. The family has requested authorities hold the body as the death is believed to be suicide. Edith Berry, twenty one, was a stenographer active in social and church circles in West Medford and had recently traveled to New York. The family seeks an explanation for her death.
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Markel
Messrs
Hudgins
Dumas
Balfe
Mr. Markel
Mr. Balfe
Mr. Stevens
New York
Messrs. Huggins and
Mr. Ross
Boston
Lorenza D Berry
West Medford
Manhattan
W. Wistley
Washington, D. C
Berry
Edith
Edith Berry
Elmer J. Berry
Missy Berry
Maliy
Tariff League Urges Maximum and Minimum Tax Law
The national committee of the American Reciprocal Tariff League, formed in Chicago last month, plans to present a memorial to Congress urging a maximum and minimum tariff with the Dingley law as the base. The article mentions rail and street access details in New York and New Jersey avenues and a note about train schedules.
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Chicago
American Reciprocal Tariff League
Congress
Cable to Far East Realizes McKinley’s Wish
From New York Sept 14 American enterprise brings the way to connect the western continent by direct submarine cables with Japan and China. Clarence H. Mackay announced that concessions for landing rights at Yokohama and Shanghai have been secured after three years of negotiations begun at McKinley’s wish. Minister Takahira signed for Japan and China’s agreement followed. Plans call for cables from Guam to Yokohama and Manila to Shanghai, extending two thirds of the globe. The system will link San Francisco Honolulu Midway Guam Manila Yokohama and Shanghai, with further cables to Europe. President Roosevelt and Attorney Generals Knox Moody supported the effort against Russian objections and for rapid transpacific service.
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New York
Japan
China
Clarence H. Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Yokohama
Shanghai
McKinley
Takahira
United States
Shangha
Mackay Sand
Cling
San Francisco
Honolulu
Midway
Guam
Manla
Pacific Ocean
Manila
Anehal
Mackay
Far East
Philippines
Europe
Globe
Chime
Pavile Ocuin
Russia
Moosevelt
Exacttorneyneral Knox
Moody
In Memory of McKinley Wreath Placed in Buffalo
In Buffalo on September 14 a wreath of pink carnations and lilac was laid on the tablet marking the place where President William McKinley lay in state. A Messenger boy delivered the wreath to City Hall and unknown hands placed it on the bronze tablet under the dome. The inscription notes the death of the President and the wreath honored all states with a state emblem fragrance.
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Buffalo
William McKiniey
William ‘Leskuley
United States
McKinley
Isaac Schamus declared sane after Oyster Bay arrest
Mineola Long Island September. Isaac Schamus, arrested Tuesday at Oyster Bay while seeking an audience with the President to present a plan for handling coal output, is found sane after medical examination and will be sent to Central Islip asylum once papers are ready. He had suffered acute dementia and spent time raving in his cell writing letters to President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Tammary
Schaemus
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Dav Sherrick
Frederick
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Hagerstown
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Ohio
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Tarrytown
Philadelphia
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Pattriarchs Militant
Severn Grand Lodge
Sheval Blue Line
Patama
Greer Call
Mr. Mickel
Baltimore and Return
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Royal Limited
B.w.babcock
Mr. Cannon
Prince George of
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Mose
Congressional Limited
Wilbur Bush
Pensauke
Wis
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Edward O'Donald
R. D. Perkins
Mastodon Iron Company
Mastodon, Mich
N. C. Bisbee
Charles Willams
Ladhew Cafe
Charles A. Eckatein
New York Avenue
Andrew B. Duvail
Swartzel
Finland
Patrick Collins
Virginia
Maryland
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Alexandria
Navy’ Yard
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Royal Blue Line
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