Plot against Labori shocks Rennes crowd in Dreyfus era
Reports tell of a armed attack on Maitre Labori in Rennes. The assailant fled into a wood as witnesses and officials pursued him. Labori and Madame Labori acted with resolve while authorities vow to catch the shooter amid a citywide alert.
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Maitre Labore
M. Labori
Matthieu Dreyfus
Chaptain Dreyfus
M. Albert Clemenceau
Labori
M. Clemenceau
Zola
Dreyfus
General Mercier
Rennes
M. Leherisse
Ille-et-Vilaine
Mme. Labori
Colonel Picquart
M. Gast
Delahaye
Dreyfus Trial Sees Tense Court and Notable Reactions
Rennes Aug 15 A crowded court martial witnessed sharp exchanges as Dreyfus remained unmoved after a shooting interjected by labori’s assault. General Mercier and others testified amid turmoil, with Bartholou and Billot’s remarks prompting emotionless responses from Dreyfus and emphasis on the case’s tragic nature. A Davenport field opens with swift trotters and pacers drawing attention.
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Rennes
France
M. Labori
Mercier
Count Esterhazy
Bordereau
M. Casimir-Perier
Dreyfus
M. Cavaignac
Court of Cassation
Davenport
Hedrick
Dubuque
War rumors in England grip Transvaal crisis
Aug 14 reports from Jowanneszure Oars Town and Lonpor describe provisional railway mobilization with the Netherlands South African line, stockpiles at Pretoria, and possible artillery reserve orders. The Times notes 55 000 British troops could be deployed if war arises, while Afrikander leaders and Daily Mail Johannesburg correspondent discuss responses and international reactions.
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Transvaal
Jowanneszure
Netherlands South African Railway
Pretoria
Oars Town
Mr. Chamberlain
Lonpor
The
Times
India
England
Johannesburg
Daily Mail
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
South African Republic
Governors Urge Reserve List Of Officers For New Volunteers
Washington August 15 The War Department weighs calling more volunteers and prepares a list of successful field officers to supply material for regiments. Secretary Root telegrams governors asking recommendations of overlooked officers to form a reserve list for future appointments and vacancies.
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Washington
War Department
Root
Insurgents Routed Near Malolos in August Clash
Mania August 15 reports U S troops under MacArthur and Wheaten clashing with about 500 insurgents between Bustos and Quinga. One American killed. Rebels believed led by General Pio del Pilar aimed to damage Bocave and Bigga rail lines. A 21st Infantry battalion to reinforce railroad guards. Wheaton’s force at Calulet engaged 500 attackers at Angeles before withdrawing.
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MacArthur
Wheaten
Quinga
Malolos
Balinag
Bustos
Pio del Pilar
Bocave
Bigga
Bulacan
21St Infantry
Wheaton
Calulet
Angeles
Oalulet
Schurman Has Come Home From Manila Voyage
Washington dispatch notes President J. C. Schurman of the Philippine commission aboard the China arriving in San Francisco from Yokohama and Hong Kong. He will report to President McKinley in Washington and decline to discuss Philippine work. Dr. Schurman plans to proceed to Washington after meeting in San Francisco. Also reported: 80 recruits needed to complete 10 Philippine regiments and 400 additional recruits to join the Thirty sixth and Thirty seventh regiments bound for the islands.
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Washington
San Francisco
China
Yokohama
Hong Kong
J. C. Schurman
Philippine Commission
Cornell University
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Van Wyck for President to be presented by friends
August 15 reports from SipeToca New York that Judge Augustus Van Wyck will be urged as a presidential candidate at a meeting to be led by Joseph J Willet of Alabama at the Hoffman House in New York next Friday night.
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New Yorker
SipeToca
N. Y
Augustus van Wyck
Saratoga
United States
Neet
Hoffman House
New York
Joseph J. Willet
Alabama
White for Governor Emerges in Iowa Silver Fight
Des Moines August 15 The Iowa Democratic leaders and Bryan supporters gather at hotels for today’s meeting and Wednesday’s state convention as Cato Sells remains noncommittal while John Murphy pushes Fred E. White as the strongest nominee. The battle centers on Sells versus Basher with Murphy anchoring White’s bid as the preferred nominee by some factions.
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E. White
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Democray
O. A. Walsh
Ottumwa
National Committee
Cato Sells
Vinton
State Committee
Sells
John S. Murphy
Dubuque
Bryan
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Basher
Chicago
S. H. Basher
John §. Murphy
Murphy
Fred E. White
White
Mr. White
Debut of Columbia Monday Victory Across 88 Mile Course
Telegrams terseley note Columbia Monday defeating Defender in an 88 mile course in 13 minutes 7 seconds. Also report McLeay forces beating Lentz in Ohio Democratic conventions and Dewey campaign contributions reaching 18550 dollars. Plague deaths in Hong Kong rising to 28 with 25 new cases. Harper’s Magazine to price change to 25 cents. Flood damage in Texas estimated at 7414000 dollars. St. Paul sails for Manila with Third Cavalry recruits. National Letter Carriers convention one fare rate set for Scranton. A Populist candidate’s daughter’s wedding turns to funeral after mother’s death. Almanac and weather notes for Iowa and Nebraska.
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Columbia
McLeay
Lentz
Ohio
Hong Kong
Harper Brothers
Harpers
Statistical Bureau
Washington
Texas
Akron
Roosevelt
New York
United States
St. Paul
San Francisco
Manila
Third Cavalry
Scranton
Porto Rico relief drive outlined by Secretary of War
Aug. 15 dispatches from Washington show the War Department urging state governors to aid storm victims in Porto Rico. Swift steamers will carry supplies from New York as funds and goods flow to Colonel F. B. Jones in New York and to the National Bank of America for relief deposits. Additional notes include free entry for relief shipments, a warship offer, and ongoing charity from Davenport, Spr ingfield and others.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Porto Rico
Leneclgse
Island
New York
F. B. Jones
Army Building
Whitehall Street
New York City
Grand Merk
Elihu Root
R. A. Alger
Texas
War Department
Evelyn
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Ponce
Mae
Brooklyn
Moulejohn
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Clinton
Ormeron
Mississippi
Wasvon
Charles Simshear
Muscatine
Muscatine, Ia
Robert Lee
Henderson
Reed
Dousuque
New York Tribune
Gustave Shubert
Shukert
Dewey
Lecuora
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Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Cavite
St. James
W. R B. Hale
Congress
ALGER
McPherson
San Juan
George T. Baker
SprinariuLo
W. J. Wright
Wright
Laxcoun
Burlington Railroad
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Shapter
Winder-Griffith
O. C. Winder
L. H. Griffith
Della Griffith
Cutcaca, Ill
City Markets
EE Archer
Carrie B Archer
Lewis
Frank J Macomber
E E Archer
Sza
HM Boorman
T Spry
Atlantic
S. John Illes
George E Warren
James Whitney
Holins
Ben
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Ayres & Hollowell
FH Crombie
Almeida Jones
Ayres
Lef Hollowell
Egan, Anderson & Co
James G Whitney
S Johnson
Griswold
Alonzo F Upton
Albert Wakefield
Grove City
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