Dreyfus Affair Dossier Sparks Publicity Push
A Rennes dispatch reports a secret dossier proof of treason by a German tied figure, with forged letters and spy reports. Dreyfusards urge full public release, citing high diplomatic forgeries and connections to a Paris chancellor and other officials, while noting alleged secrecy.
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France
Droyfusites
Wspaper
Paris
Yon
Dreyfus
Henry
Kia
Berlin
Rebels attack Calulet in surprise Filipino assault
General McArdle troops repelled a dawn assault near Calulet as insurgents burned towns and fled. Iowa regiment and others suffered casualties. reconnoitering parties pressed until rebels abandoned the town. Atkinson circular circulated to volunteers about re-enlistment and communications. Manila hemp prices hit a London high on Aug 12. A Missouri sheriff damages suit and third bridge plans reported in Ampex? city notes.
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Towanns Dathiet
McArroops
Angeles
Seventeenth Ldt
Anlot Bung
McArvho
Reinents
A Trust War in Nebraska
Lincoln August 12 Attorney General Smyth will apply to the district court of Douglas county to enforce Nebraska laws against trusts and oust the Standard Oil Company The attorney general vows to fight trusts and asks citizens for evidence while promising to keep informers anonymous and proceed when enough information is gathered.
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Standard Oil Company
Lincolln
Smyth
District Court
Douglas County
Nebraska
Million and a Half Fee in Northern Pacific Lands Sale
Special Master Gary Will completed the sale of Northern Pacific lands east of the Missouri River. Creditors expect a 21 cents per dollar dividend on claims over 100 million. Master Will took 1.568 million from land sales plus about 1 million on hand from sales by receivers. The largest creditor is Northern Pacific Railway with a claim around 90 million. Nearby notices report suicides in Amrapahos, Nebraska, and various business, crime, and public update briefs across the region.
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Gary
Northern Pacifico
Minwauxin
Wis
Northern Pacific
Missouri River
Northern Pacific Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Telegraphic Briefs from Across the Nation
A rapid-fire summary reports diverse items: Columbia beats Vigilant. J C Alderson, once Wheeling insurance man, is bankrupt. 81 Michael holds about 3 million dollars in gold dust for shipment. An unknown man who killed himself in Los Angeles turns out to be Aaron Wolkson of St Louis. The Thirty first regiment nears full strength with a Kentucky feudist company. No credence given to Klondike king Alexander McDonald insolvency. Mutinous Chinese sailors on transport Victoria seek habeas corpus release. Arion Verein of New York, 125 strong, welcomed by San Francisco Arion club. No fear for missing steamer Indianapolis near Dawson. Louisville police arrest James Dunham, California's sex tuple killer, sought for $11,000 reward. Cavalry horses for the Philippines must be under 1,000 pounds, solid color, geldings. $64 paid. World’s cycle meet at Montreal extra day attracted about 1,000 amid rain. Col W J Johnson GA R commander seeks Philadelphia encampment post. Denver cryptic rite Mason degree exemplification finishes at Broadway theater atop Pike's Peak.
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Columbia
J. C. Alderson
Wheeling
Michael
Los Angeles
Aaron Wolkson
St. Louis
Thirty-first
Kentucky
Alexander McDonald
Klondike
Victoria
Arion Verein
New York
San Francisco
Arion Club
Indianapolis
Dawson
Louisville
James Dunham
California
Philippines
Montreal
W. ©. Johnson
Philadelphia
Denver
Broadway
Pike's Peak
Chicago Storm Ravages City and Docks
A violent northwest wind and hail storm struck Chicago on Aug 12. Awnings were torn from buildings, Central Music Hall windows blown out, and the Masonic Temple heavily damaged. Lightning ignited fires at the Quincy House and other homes while telegraph and telephone wires were ruined. Ships in the river suffered damage near Wells Street bridge, and Oak Park Evanston and Austin saw downed trees and failed fire alarms. The St Joseph Catholic church skeleton collapsed with no loss of life.
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Cutoago
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Masonic Temple
Quincy
Charles Duncan
America
Wells Street
Trinca
Clark Street
Lake Forest
Oak Park
Austin
Evanston
Avenue House
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Stanley E. McGlew
Jackson Park
Gold Certificate Calls Run Slower Than Expected
Reports from subtreasury cities show gold certificate exchange requests totaling 4.5 million dollars from New York banks and smaller sums from Philadelphia Baltimore Washington. Banks favor small denomination certificates, surprising treasury officials who expected larger calls to free big greenbacks and notes. The banks likely aim to balance reserves, with the real purpose unfolding in coming days.
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Wastixeron
Treasury
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Mrs Beveridge Fires On Rebels In Manila Visit
Vancouver B C Aug 10 Mrs Beveridge wife of United States Senator Beveridge arrived from Manila and fired five shots at rebels while riding in a carriage guarded by Tennessee soldiers. She drew a revolver and began shooting as rebels were seen in the distance, prompting a hasty retreat.
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Vancouver
B. C
United States
Beveridge
Manila
Story Of A Slave Be Bound By Disease Ends Freedom
George LD Williams of Manchester Michigan explains a slave of disease and describes how his wife was helpless for five years until two bottles of Electric Bitters restored her ability to work. The remedy fights female disorders nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Each bottle guaranteed 50 cents sold by Vic Emmert & Co. Druggist.
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George LD
Williams
Manchester
Mich
Vic Emmert & Co
Pope Reported Ill From Heat In Vienna Paper
Vienna Aug 10 Allegemeine Zeitung says the pope is ill from the great heat and has fainted several times. Dr. Laponi, his physician, was summoned. Lonpoy Aug 10 Rome dispatches do not confirm alarmist reports and say his Holiness is busy preparing an encyclical on the peace conference. Meanwhile Davenport Aug 10 Knights of Pythias Iowa officers elected. parade held. Three infant illnesses cholera infantum dysentery diarrhea targeted by Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry.
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Vienna
Allegemeine Zeitung
Laponi
Lonpoy
Rome
War Secretary orders first relief transport to storm wrecked Porto Rico
Secretary of War Root appeals to mayors of big cities calling for immediate relief for hurricane devastated Porto Rico. The transport McPherson will sail from New York Monday to carry rations and supplies, with further ships to follow. An officer in San Juan reports about 500 killed and dire conditions at Ponce.
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Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
Davis
McPherson
New York
Root
United States
Ponce
Hundreds dead as Puerto Rico hurricane devastates Ponce
Ponos island disaster report details two hour storm drowning at least 800 with 200 bodies recovered. Port officials faced mob pressure. alcalde deposed amid negligence claims while Major Myers acts. Aid request cites 100000 souls at risk. famine feared with 2.5 million pounds of rice and beans sought for transport to Ponce.
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Ponos
Ponce
Butitia
Alcalde
Porrata Doria
Major Myers
Eleventh Infantry
Juan Dias
Schwan
San Juan
Porto Rico
Lugo Vina
Davis
Washington
War Department
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Mother Sisters of Volunteers
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Neb
James Bloodworth
Grace Cooper
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Charles Thompson
Frisco
Inpen
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Samoa
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Mallory
Eighth Army Corps
Shaw
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Iowa Fall
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J. B. Weaver
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Ozpar Rapids
National Poultry Fanciers
Nastaska City
Otoe County
Florida
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Bahama Islands
Weather Bureau
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Missouri-Kansas Zinc Miners Association
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Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
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B. I. Sallinger
Manning
P. Carey
Clearfield
H. D. Walker
Mr. Pleasant
W. T. E. Rath
Ackley
W. A. Colip
Wapello
D. A. Kuhnle
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C. Dowell
Des Moines
A. L. Kinkead
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Carnahan
Knights of Pythias
Fowler
la Crosse
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Here
Paul Hulmer
Coon Valley
Cashton
Orpar Ramps
William Palmer
Seth Yetn
Sxjeweler's
Eggers Bros, Jewelers and Optician
H. G. Weber & Co
Charcot
H G. Weber & Co
Nervita Medical Co
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Pye
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