Indiana Auditor Sherrick ousted over 145000 state funds loss
Gov. Hanly removed Auditor David E. Sherrick after finding a $145,000 shortfall in state funds invested in private affairs. Warren Bigler appointed successor as Sherrick faced mandatory settlement delays and pending proceedings. Union of bonds and securities questioned, with notes and stocks largely valueless.
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Indianapoli
Ind
David E. Sherrick
Hanly
Warren Bigler
Wabash
Sherrick
Sis
Aid Fors Office Snce
Shermek
Sherk
John W. Reed
Bigle
Hanks
J. H Murry Company
Timate
Terence
Dav Sherrick
American Sure Companys
Te Ruscoe Hawkins
Ernest
Tainted Money An Issue At Mission Board Session
The ninecr th aynnik nusing of the Amerikan Tin of Commissioners for Missions opened at South Congregational Church in Portland. Rev A E Freeland welcomed visitors and Samuel B Cupen of Boston spoke as board president. Strong sentiment favored opposing resolutions tied to tainted money and Tredd Gladden’s push, with fears the Tasoliuien would lose support if adopted. Dr Gladden had not reached Seattle yet. Sunday schedule lists Frederick Antietam Keedysville Hagerstown and travel from Washington to Baltimore Ohio station at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerikan Tin of Commissioners For Missions
Congregational Church
Largton Gladden
Gladden
Seattle
Rockefeller Wins In Lone New York Saloon Tale
Special to The Washington rest New York Sept 14 Rockefeller always wins sigh J J Melin of North Tarrytown today He has lasted eight years in his liquor saloon on the Rockefeller estate he fought Rockefeller in courts and ballots and lost his appetite for fighting Now he plans to sell his saloon not to Rockefeller saying the place is lonely since his wife and sister died He fears an agent of Rockefeller will buy the property and drive out the only saloon near his employer community.
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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. Yellow Fever at Leeville La
New Orleans Yellow Fever report shows 49 new cases and 329 deaths total. In Leeville deplorable conditions described as relief delayed with no coffins, and townsfolk shortages of food medicines and burial shrouds. Country reports list Tallulah Patterson Kenner Clark Cheniere Berwick 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
Special to The Washington Post reports the fish tug McCarter limped into Laie harbor with a large hole after Canadian cruiser Vigilant fired while the vessel claimed to be in American waters. Captain Handy said they intended to avoid further incidents. Reports later said other Keystone vessels were 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 Iowa County Fair
A severe lightning storm struck a crowded poultry exhibition tent at the county fair in Taciveala Iowa on September 14 killing four men and seriously injuring six others. Dead are Ray Wright from Pleasantville Iowa Ray Anderson and Carl Paterson from Indianola and Theodore Range from Indianola. The strike split the tent pole and tore the sides of the tent, ruining hundreds of chickens in the exhibit.
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Taciveala
Iowa
Dorven
Rain Wright
Pleasantoil
Ray Anderson
Indianola
Carl Paterson
Theodore Range
Tragic love rejection ends in double tragedy
Davenport Iowa region clothed in sorrow as a school teacher is killed by a rejected suitor Arthur Wood, who killed her for spurning marriage, then a pursuit ends with his suicide. Separate commercial notices offer Bassett ice cream and a Philadelphia round trip via the Baltimore and Ohio.
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Pavenport
Towa
Derby
Wilton
Arthur Weod
Webb
Cope
Bassett
Wade
N.Y
Markel Award Concession for Panama Zone Upheld
Shonts sustained the Panama Canal hotel and subsistence concession awarded to Jacob E. Markel of Omaha. Roosevelt approved Shonts report denying Hudgins Dumas and Balfe fair treatment concerns amid a leak in Shonts office. The contract, worth millions, allows government ownership of the plant if needed, with railroad control over facilities and specifications adjusted after bidder input.
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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 peace over forts
In Baristad Norway and Sweden held private talks on dissolving their union with no joint session. Dr Nansen and Capt Wallenberg said peace remains the aim, but the forts demolition near the frontier could trigger a rupture. Norway resists surrender of old forts at Fredriksten and Kongsvinger, citing defense of the capital. 5,000 troops and a few ships are in readiness. Norway seeks arbitration once independence is declared.
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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 by Citizens' Union ends race coalition
The Citizens' Union abandons the fusion movement to oppose Mayor McClellan, leaving only the local Republican group, Hearst's Municipal Ownership League, and a Brooklyn German-American League faction. A Philadelphia travel offer lists a $65 round trip via Pennsylvania Railroad with return options to October 5 for an extra dollar.
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Citizens’ Union
Washington
New York
McClellan
William R. Hearst
Municipal Ownership League
Brooklyn
Woman Beaten to Death in Staten Island
New York September 14. Mrs. Mary Horne of St George Staten Island was beaten to death by two men who visited her home in the afternoon. Neighbors heard a quarrel and say she ordered them from the house. She staggered 200 yards then died before help arrived. Charles Horne and J Kelley are in custody. the two men deny knowledge of the crime and had been with Mrs Horne earlier that day. Police seek witnesses to the quarrel and assault.
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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 September 14 Neb r a s k a Republicans nominate Charles B Letton for Supreme Court W G Lyford and Frederick Abbott for university regents The platform condemns rail pass distribution rebates and discriminatory practices urging enforcement of laws or amendments to curb corporate extortion and ensure popular sovereignty over corporations in the state and nation.
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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
RECOMMENDS RICKETTS FOR PUBLIC PRINTER
Oyster Bay Sept. 4: no official announcement on Palmer's successor. President weighs Oscar J. Ricketts as strong efficient candidate with broad endorsements. Letters from well wishers flood the White House including a former landlady praising his kindness and good nature. Chances for Ricketts believed excellent. Mose' September Furniture Sale. Furniture for every room under price. 81.25 to Baltimore and Return 1.25 Pennsylvania Railroad tickets good Saturday and Sunday, return by Sunday night.
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Oyster Bay
Gen. Palmer
Oscar J. Ricketts
Ricketts
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Lore on matrimony love an idescent dream
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports Mrs. Laura W. Hodges recounts six marriages with dire views on men and matrimony. She claims three divorces, one self defense killing, one arrest, and a recent desertion after marriage to W C Hodges, with debts and bounced checks. Her axiom states all men are deceitful and marriage for love fails, advising women to marry for money.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Ill
Laura W. Hodges
Fifth Avenue
Union Waives Demand In Chicago Freight Strike
Reports from Chicago indicate the threatened freight handler strike will not occur as the union waives its 10 percent wage increase demand. The railroads offered changes in hours and pay, and the union executive committee advised members to accept the proposal. Also noted is the Purity of Fussell's Ice Cream with a dedicated phone line and a cafe reopening announcement at 1412 New York avenue.
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Chicago
Fussell
Indiana Auditor Short in Accounts
Indiana's Auditor reports a deficit in accounts as part of the day’s financial updates. The issue also notes Presidential stance on Shonts and a new cable project to the Orient with brief context on related maritime and political topics.
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Indiana
Andrew B. Duvail
Swartzel
Yokohama
Finland
Patrick Collins
Virginia
Maryland
Swise Guard
Alexandria
Navy’ Yard
Fletion
Bigamy Charge Shocks New York as Husband Seized
James J. Powers 34 of 18 Bank Street or 60 Horatio Street was charged with bigamy in Essex Market Police Court. One wife, living at 50 Horatio Street, says she married him at Emanuel Chapel with Rev J Palmer officiating and they have six children. He allegedly married Marie Ray Robinson at the same church, set up homes at both addresses, and kept two households for two years while neglecting one set of children. A Gerry Society agent aided the investigation. Powers is held on $1000 bail.
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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 Larceny Case
New York court hears Mrs Clara Richter charge her 19 year old son Edward with stealing books and an oil painting valued at $50 from 133 West Fifty seventh street. She, tearful but firm, says faithfulness to her employer overrides maternal ties. The case was held open until tomorrow.
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Washington Post
New York
Clara Richter
Whitman
West Side Court
Edward
Richter
Clew to Miss Wildey Suicide Case in New York
Lorenza D Berry a Boston carpenter and West Medford resident traveled to New York to identify a young woman who died by suicide in the Manhattan Hotel. The woman used the name Wistley from Washington D C but Berry believes she is his daughter Edith Berry. The Berry family telegraphed New York authorities to hold the body while awaiting confirmation. Edith a 21 year old stenographer who moved in social church circles was recently in New York on a trip. Family says they seek to account for her death.
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Boston
Lorenza D Berry
West Medford
New York
Manhattan
W. Wistley
Washington, D. C
Berry
Edith
Edith Berry
Elmer J. Berry
Missy Berry
Maliy
Tariff Law Revision Urged By National Committee
The national committee of the American Reciprocal Tariff League, formed in Chicago last month, plans to present a Congress memorial urging a maximum and minimum tariff plan with the existing Dingley law as the framework. The meeting outlined strategy to press for changes at the next session.
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Chicago
American Reciprocal Tariff League
Congress
Cable to Far East Realizes McKinley Wish
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company wins landing rights at Yokohama and Shanghai after three years of negotiations begun at President McKinley’s request. Clarence H. Mackay announces direct submarine cables linking San Francisco to Manila and Guam toward Japan and China, forming two thirds of a global reach. Russia’s protest and Roosevelt’s support alongside Knox and Moody aided the project.
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Mackay
Russia
Japan
Guam
New York
China
Clarence H. Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Yokohama
Shanghai
McKinley
Takahira
United States
Shangha
Mackay Sand
Cling
San Francisco
Honolulu
Midway
Manla
Pacific Ocean
Manila
Anehal
Far East
Philippines
Europe
Globe
Chime
Pavile Ocuin
Moosevelt
Exacttorneyneral Knox
Moody
In Memory of McKinley Wreath Placed in Buffalo
The September 14 1901 anniversary of McKinley’s death saw a wreath of pink carnations laid on the bronze tablet in Buffalo City Hall where his body lay in state. An unknown Messenger boy delivered the wreath, and passersby showed respect as it rested beneath the dome. the wreath symbolized all states with carnations and ivy.
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Buffalo
William McKiniey
William ‘Leskuley
United States
McKinley
Isaac Schamus Declared Sane After Oyster Bay Incident
Mineola on Long Island Sept Schamus Isaac Schamus arrested at Oyster Bay Tuesday for seeking access to President Roosevelt to present a coal output plan. Physicians find him sane now and he will be sent to Central Islip asylum once commitment papers are ready. He suffers acute dementia and has spent hours raving in his cell writing letters to the President.
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Roosevelt
Tammary
Schaemus
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Keedysvillr
Hagerstown
Baltim
Ohio
Tarrytown
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Baltimore & Ohio RB. R
Pattriarchs Militant
Severn Grand Lodge
Patama
Messrs
Dumas
Balfe
Mr. Markel
Mr. Balfe
Mr. Stevens
Messrs. Huggins and
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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Seashore
Mose
Wilbur Bush
Pensauke
Wis
meLver
Edward O'Donald
R. D. Perkins
Mastodon Iron Company
Mastodon, Mich
N. C. Bisbee
Charles Willams
Ladhew Cafe
Charles A. Eckatein
New York Avenue
Son
Massachusetts
Baltimore and Ohio
Royal Blue Line
Baltimore and Ohio Land
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Liberty Street
Metropolis
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Isaac Schamus
Tammany Hall
Wilson & Mayers
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