Dreyfus Case Developments Stir Rennes Court
September 1 reports a quiet day in Rennes as Dreyfus defense gains credibility from witnesses like Captain Carvalho and Major Hartmann. Germain’s swindling past undermines his testimony on German maneuvers while Bertillon confronts Sebert. Cavaignac’s return sparks speculation of prosecutorial reshuffling.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Germain
Carvalho
Sebert
Hartmann
Roget-Brayere
Roget
M. Bertilion
General Sebert
M. du Breuil
Mt Dreyfus
Bodm
Witnes
Maitre Labort
Dreyfug
Madam Brodson
M. Bobson
Mulhaucen
Alsace
Jouanst
Podmain
Als de Boulogne Ag
Anne Jouaust
D'Infre
Jones
Ees
M. de Beaurepaire
Mie
M. de
Mulhausen
Jouaust
Hennemaber Rother
Teermain
D'Infreville
Bois de Boulogne
le Monnier
Muthausen
le Bonnier
M. Demange
M. Wilson
Fisher
Eastern
Boturges
Bernhelm
Rouen
Esterhazy
Brugere
Leutenant
Brug Re
Socrete de Tira Canon
Paris
LeRend
Chalons
Cavaignac
M. Labor
Carvalo
Fever Death at New Orleans Sparks Wide Quarantine
Yellow fever is cited as the cause of death for a young man in New Orleans. Authorities order quarantines across Mobile, Montgomery, Austin and beyond, with Key West isolation and plans to move the army garrison to Fort McPherson, Atlanta.
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Key West
Atlanta
Hampton, Va
New Orleans
F. Adolph
Lousiana Board of Health
Murray
United States Hospital Service
Mobile
Ala
Mobile County
Montgomery
Lernor Johnston
Austin
Tex
State Health Department
Vincennes
Chicago
Times-Herald
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Vincennea
Cuba
New York
Hampton
Washington
Vickery
Wyman
Navy Department
Naval Station
Fort McPherson
Lee Proposes Cuban Independence and Reforms
A Washington report from General Fitzhugh Lee, in charge of Havana and Pinar del Rio, outlines reforms for Cuba. Proposals include an early census, broad suffrage consideration, a modern judiciary, general elections for president, vice president, and a two‑chamber congress, and U.S. supervision and continued military carrisoning until a republic is established.
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Washington
War Department
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Congress
United States
Cuba
Tates
McLean Signs Ticket Opposing War in Philippines
McLean declares the war in the Philippines is wrong and should cease. He urges Hannaism must go and hints at future political moves to shape the party ticket.
Cincinnati Editor Seeks Governor Nomination in Ohio Campaign
Interview with John R. McLean, now a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, defending the party ticket and platform. He denounces Coxism and Hannaism, pledges to oppose bosses, and argues for state issues over national ones, including opposition to Philippine war and war profits. He cites past wartime positions and criticizes Republican bosses and franchise long-term grants.
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Cincinnati
the Commercial Tribune
John R. McLean
Ohio
Bryan
Enquirers
Chicago
Republican Party
Ma Hite
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Spain
Cincinnati Inquirer
United States
Sulu
Free
Explosion Kills Five at Republic Iron Works in Pittsburg
A boiler explosion at Republic Iron Works on South Twenty fourth Street in Pittsburg before daylight killed five workers and badly burned seven others. The blast shattered the fourteenth department, damaged the plant, and ignited a fire that spread through parts of the mill as rescuers evacuated injured men.
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Pittsburg
Republic Iron Works
South Twenty-fourth Street
David Matthews
Thomas Beavens
T. William Thomas
John Warmine
Fourteenth
Gregory Sanders
Wright's Alley
Boiler Blast in Manistee Kills Three at Copemish Plant
A boiler explosion at Chapman and Sargent's bowl factory in Copemish, thirty miles north of Manistee, Michigan, this afternoon killed three men and fatally injured four others. Names of the dead are listed in the report.
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Manistee
Mich
Chapman & Sargent
Copemish
Here
Five Drownings in Black Rock Bathing Disaster
Five people die when a man and four children drown while sea bathing at Black Rock Bridgeport Conn. on September 1. Victims include Elijah Middlebrook and May Middlebrook of Easton, Tony Koehler, Ethel Mitt, and Freerence Hitt. Andrew Koehler and Louis Hitt were with them. Three bodies were recovered.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Black Rock
Elijah Middlebrook
Easton
May Middlebrook
Tony Koehler
Ethel Mitt
Briggepore
Freerence Hitt
Andrew Koehler
Louis Hitt
Ash Creek
Koehler
Hitt
Won't Hold a Convention Populists Endorse Democrats
The populists of Massachusetts will not hold a state convention this year. The executive committee clarifies the party's stance, noting three years of endorsing Democratic state convention candidates for state offices and continuing to do so until the next national convention decides whether the national alliance remains or an independent departure is begun.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Two River Steamers Collide in North Sea Canal
Nine persons are drowned after a collision between two river steamers on the North Sea Canal near Amsterdam on September 1. Rescue and salvage operations are underway as authorities investigate the crash and assess damage to vessels.
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North Sea Canal
Amsterdam
Six Hundred Lives Lost and Revolutions Across Hemisphere
Reports from Yokohama and Santo Domingo detail a copper mine flood costing six hundred lives at Besshi island, while Santo Domingo forms a provisional government led by Horacio Vasquez. Cape Haitian dispatch notes Imbert backing, with Monte Cristo’s Jucinito defying capitulation. Washington cites Figueroa’s surrender and ongoing political updates.
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Yokohama
Besshi Island
Shikoku
Santo Domingo
Horacio Vasquez
Jose Bracha
Ramon Caceres
Doming Ferreras
Samuel Mayo
Hose Ma Nuel
Arturo Zeeng
Jose Fro Guzman
Moca
Amiama Damron
Henriques
Pichardo
Henriquez
Cape Haytien
Jiminez
Santiago de Cuba
Puerto Plata
Imbert
Jucinito
Monte Christo
Figuero
Washington
United States
William F. Powell
Port Au Prince
Hayti
State Department
Johannesburg in for war as city braces for conflict
Johannesburg seeks wartime readiness with children sent to Natal. Three months of lood stock for scavenging crews, trains crowded, leaders departed. Pretoria reports Kruger says war practically certain, Boers armed with Mauser rifles and ammunition for defense and surprise strike.
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Johannesburg
Natal
London
Pretoria
Morning Post
Kruger
Indians Twice Defeated by Torres Forces in Yaqui Country
City of Mexico reports that Mexican troops under General Torres have twice defeated and dispersed Yaqui bands. Indians take refuge in the mountains as pursuit continues. Reports mention Yucatan campaign gains and Southeast railroad work aimed at subduing hostile Indians. Governor Canton plans October trip to New York seeking health recovery.
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Torres
City of
Mexico
Indiana
Benews
Yucatan
Menaca
Francisco Canton
New York
Fire at Jacob Dold Packing Plant Endangers Kansas City Site
Fire swept the Jacob Dold Packing Company plant in Kansas City early today, starting in the fertilizing department and destroying the engine room. By 1:30 am flames spread to the yard room and main plant, threatening destruction across several acres along the West River bottoms between Ninth Street and the Missouri River. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night with the entire facility at risk.
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Jacob Dold Packing Company
Kansas City
West River
Ninth Street
Missouri River
Sampson to be retired as Schley stays in place
Washington September at the conclusion of a Dewey celebration in New York Admiral Sampson will leave command of the North Atlantic squadron. He will be assigned shore duty after a short leave, with a likely posting to a navy yard. The choice of successors narrows to Remey Farquhar and Schley, with Farquhar noted as the longer on ashore duty.
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Washington
New York
Sampson
North Atlantic
Navy Yards
Admiral Sampson
Remey
Portsmouth
Farquhar
Norfolk
Schley
Retiing Board
Sampagu
West End Fights On White Primary Plan For City Nominees
Atlanta Democratic executive committee adopts a white primary for city officers to be held October 6. Ward by ward subcommittee to oversee polling places managers and clerks, with strict eligibility and voting rules. Special rules ban paid workers, require affidavits, and enforce penalties for violations.
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City Democratic Executive Committee
West End
W. N. Beotherton
Porter Hing
W. Hf. Brotherton
M. M. Welch
W. Day
B. J. Conyers
Steve Glass
John
Hall
Council Chamber
Atlanta
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Bertillon
Jacksonville
J. ¥. Porter
Florida State Board of Health
Porter
Charles RB. Swreting
Virginia
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Key Weat
Dennis Eagan, I Jr
McCallahan
E. Sudinw
Milami
Tampa
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McLean
Cho Wil WI
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Charles Handy
Perry Melafont
George Estabrook
Brotherton
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