Indiana Auditor Sherrick Removed Over 145000 Shortage
Governor Hanly voids Sherrick’s office after finding a 145000 state fund shortage and securities of doubtful value. Warren Bigler appointed state auditor. Sherrick given noon deadline to settle with the state, not met. Bond and securities details disclosed. accusations include plain and inexcusable violation of law and betrayal of public trust.
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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 a issue at missions board meeting
The Congregational Church missions board opened in a South Church session with Rev A E Freeland greeting visitors. Samuel B Cupen of Boston, board treasurer, spoke as strong sentiment urged avoiding resolutions backed by Gladden that tainted money could taint the convention. Dr Gladden not yet in Seattle. B1.00 Frederick Antietam Keedysville Hagerstown Leave Washington for Sunday in the country.
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Amerikan Tin of Commissioners For Missions
Congregational Church
Largton Gladden
Gladden
Seattle
Frederick
Antietam
Keedysvillr
Hagerstown
Washington
Baltim
Ohio
A. m. Bunday
Rockefeller Wins Loneliness Ends Saloon Battle Tale
Special to The Washington rest from New York reports J J Melin owner of a small liquor saloon near John D Rockefeller’s estate has fought Rockefeller in courts and elections for eight years. He laments loneliness after his wife and sister died and says he will sell not to Rockefeller but due to isolation. An agent of Rockefeller is expected to acquire Melin’s property and shut the saloon near the estate.
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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 DEPLORABLE YELLOW FEVER IN LEEVILLE
The official New Orleans yellow fever report to 6 pm yesterday shows 49 new cases and 329 total deaths in the city, with 318 under treatment and 1,817 discharged. Reports from Tallulah and nearby towns note improving conditions under Dr Chassiagnac and Dr von Exdorff, while Leeville suffers with cut communications, low food, exhausted medicines, and no coffins for the dead as relief arrives.
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Leeville
New Orleans
Tallulah
Ins. Chassiagnac
von Exdorff
State Board of Health
Menuel Enccalade
Canadian cruiser fires on U S fish tug in disputed waters
Laie Pa Sept 14 The tug Keystone Fish Company 3s McCarter limp ed into port with a large hole in its side after a shell from Canadian cruiser Vigilant struck near the water line. Captain Handy said they believed they were in American waters while pursuing nets. The vessel reached port leaking but intact, with crews scared yet safe. Reports of other captures circulated. by 8 pm the company said all ships, including Harry H. Boyd, 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 poultry exhibit
A lightning strike at the county fair in Taciveala Iowa on September 14 killed four men and left six seriously burned and several stunned. Dead are Rain Wright Pleasant Hill Iowa Ray Anderson Indianola Carl Paterson Indianola Theodore Range Indianola. The bolt struck a tent pole splitting it and tearing the tent sides as hundreds of exhibition chickens were killed.
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Taciveala
Iowa
Dorven
Rain Wright
Pleasantoil
Ray Anderson
Indianola
Carl Paterson
Theodore Range
Killed by Rejected Suitor in Rural Iowa Derby
A schoolteacher in Wilton Iowa was shot dead by Arthur Wood who pursued her after she refused marriage. Wood then shot himself in the head to die. The item also notes a dessert ad for Bassett dairy and a Philadelphia return train offer.
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Pavenport
Towa
Derby
Wilton
Arthur Weod
Webb
Cope
Bassett
Wade
N.Y
Shonts Meets Protests Over Panama Canal Hotel Contract
A Panama Canal Zone hotel and subsistence concession awarded to Jacob E. Markel of Omaha, approved by President Roosevelt on Shonts report, stands after Hudgins & Dumas and H Balfe alleged unfair treatment. Shonts details steps, bids, and menu amendments to ensure equal proposals.
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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 Would Fight If Forts Demolished in Norway Sweden Talks
Dr Nansen and Capt Wallenberg urged a peaceful settlement as delegates in Baristad and London discussed dissolving the union. They warned the only possible rupture would be over demolishing the old forts at Fredriksten and Kongsvinger with Kongsvinger near the frontier remaining a strategic defense. Norway favors preserving historic forts while resisting full demolition. Sweden seeks frontier fort removal and arbitration once Norway becomes independent.
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Sweden
Norway
Dr. Nansen
Baristad
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
Arts
Bolted Fusion Movement and Party Realignments in New York
Citizens' Union abandons fusion efforts to defeat Mayor McClellan. Remaining coalition includes local Republicans, Hearst's Municipal Ownership League, and Brooklyn's German-American League. Also notes Philadelphia rail fare and return extensions for Sept trips.
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Citizens’ Union
Washington
New York
McClellan
William R. Hearst
Municipal Ownership League
Brooklyn
Woman Beaten to Death in Staten Island Home
New York today reports Mrs. Mary Jorne of St. George Staten Island was beaten to death by two men who visited her home. Neighbors say she ordered them out as she quarreled with them in the yard. She staggered 200 yards then died. husband Charles Horne and J Kelley are under arrest awaiting investigation.
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New York
Mary Jorne
St. George
Staten Island
Charles Horne
J. Kelley
Horne
Nebraska Republicans Nominate Ticket and Denounce Rail Rebates
Lincoln Neb Sept 14 Nebraska Republicans nominate Charles B Letton for Supreme Court Justice W G Lyford and Frederick Abbott for University Regents. Party platform endorses Roosevelt praise and demands law to end railroad passes rebates and corporate extortion. Calls for state measures to curb discrimination and establish people sovereignty over corporations.
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Nebr
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Supreme Court
Charles B. Letton
Fairbury
The
University
W. G. Lyford
Falls City
Frederick Abbott
Calumpus
Roosevelt
Japan
Russia
Congress
Ricketts Strongly Favored for Public Printer Job
Oyster Bay report says President likely to pick Oscar J. Ricketts for Public Printer. Letters of support arrive daily from various well-wishers, including a former landlady praising his kindness and good nature. Odds seen as favorable amid ongoing deliberations and public interest.
Woman who married six times damns matrimony and men
Mrs. Laura W. Hodges of Chicago recounts six marriages, claims men deceive about love, and details murders and desertions. She says none marry for love and vows women should marry for wealth, citing a self defense killing and multiple divorces as experience in a bitter view of matrimony.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Ill
Laura W. Hodges
Fifth Avenue
Union Waives Demand in Chicago Rail Labor Row
Rumors of a freight handlers strike in Chicago fade as the union waives a 10 percent wage increase demand. Railroads offer changes in hours and pay, and the union executive committee advises accepting the proposal. Also noted are entries about Purity Fussell's Ice Cream and Ladhew Cafe reopening details.
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Chicago
Fussell
Indiana Auditor Short in Accounts
Indiana's fiscal official finds discrepancies in ledgers as the state audits proceed. Political tensions rise as reporters note gaps and calls for tighter controls across departments.
Two Wives in One Block Arrested for Bigamy in New York
James J. Powers of 18 Bank Street and 60 Horatio Street faced Essex Market Police Court on bigamy charges after two women claimed marriage to him at Emanuel Chapel. One wife said they had six children and that Powers maintained two households unseen by the other. The case notes his past two-year double life, arrears in child support, and a court order to pay funds. Powers was held on $1000 bail with both women present to press charges.
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R. D. Perkins
Mastodon Iron Company
Mastodon, Mich
N. C. Bisbee
Charles Willams
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
Mrs Clara Richter grandmother to a Ninthteen year old Edward Richter accused him before Magistrate Whitman in West Side Court of stealing books and an oil painting valued at fifty dollars from 133 West Fifty seventh Street. She tearfully said loyalty to her employer required the charge and that her son must be punished even as she pleaded for him. The caretaker stated Edward promised to burn the stolen articles and the case was held open until tomorrow.
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Washington Post
New York
Clara Richter
Whitman
West Side Court
Edward
Richter
Berry seeks supposed Edith Berry in Wildey suicide case
Lorenza D Berry a Boston carpenter and West Medford resident travels to New York to view a body of a woman who died in the Manhattan Hotel. He believes the deceased is his daughter Edith based on a Wistley registration and a family telegram prompts authorities to hold the body. Edith was twenty one, a stenographer active in social and church circles. The family says they wish to account for her death.
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Lorenza D Berry
West Medford
New York
Manhattan
W. Wistley
Washington, D. C
Berry
Edith
Edith Berry
Elmer J. Berry
Missy Berry
Maliy
Tariff League to Ask Congress for Max and Min Duties
The national committee of the American Reciprocal Tariff League, formed in Chicago, plans to present a memorial to Congress urging passage of a maximum and minimum tariff schedule with the current Dingley law as the base. The report notes railway and urban transit mentions and a timetable reference as context.
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Chicago
American Reciprocal Tariff League
Congress
Cable To Far East Realizes McKinley's Wish
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company, led by Clarence H. Mackay, announced agreements to land cables at Yokohama and Shanghai, linking the western world to Japan and China. Minister Takahira signed Japan's consent after three years of negotiations begun at President McKinley's behest, with Russia's protest noted. The project will extend two thirds around the globe via routes from Guam to Manila and from Manila to Shanghai, connecting San Francisco to Manila and Honolulu to Guam. Washington support from President Roosevelt and legal help from Knox and Moody aided the effort.
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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 1901 McKinley death anniversary observed in Buffalo with a wreath of red and pink carnations laid on the tablet marking his body’s state in the city hall. An unknown Messenger boy delivered the wreath to the city hall and placed it on the bronze tablet under the dome. The wreath honored every state with a flag inscription on the memorial.
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Buffalo
William McKiniey
William ‘Leskuley
United States
McKinley
Man declares insane coal protester sane after exam
Isaac Schamus of Mineola Long Island who was arrested at Oyster Bay Tuesday after attempting to meet President Roosevelt with a plan for handling coal output was declared sane following a physician exam and will be moved to Central Islip asylum as soon as papers are prepared. He has suffered acute dementia since his arrival and spent much time raving in his cell writing letters to the President begging for a plan to purify Tammany Hall and asking soldiers to treat him kindly.
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Roosevelt
Tammary
Schaemus
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