Councilmen Demand Change At Rainsford Island Reform School
Councilmen Linehan, Cuddy and Stone visited Rainsford Island to inspect the reform school after a recent fire. They criticized discipline and staffing, urged removal of Superintendent Anthony and Assistant Superintendent Davis, and pledged to present findings to the council in September.
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Linehan
Cuddy
Stone
Rainsford Island
Reformatory
J. Putnam Bradlee
Anthony
Davis
Mr. O'Hare
Ward 18
Post
Boston
Putnam
Council
Concord
Rainsford
Board of Trustees
Deer Island
Marcella Street
Fears of Foul Play Mark Inquest Into Trains Death
An inquest in Webster by Medical Examiner C C Brad rd concluded John Connors died accidentally after being found on the Norwich and Worcester railroad tracks. Suspicious marks raised fears of foul play and his brother Benjamin Ors demanded further detectives to reopen the case.
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Webster
C. C. Bradrd
Southbridge
John Connors
Norwich & Worcester
Benjamin Ors
Barto Fatally Injured in Bridge Accident
GRYUENFIELD Aug 21 George E Barto a 2 brakeman on the Boston and Fernoes was struck by a bridge this afternoon and died from fatal injuries He leaves a widow and two children.
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Gryuenfield
George E. Barto
Boston & Fernoes
Heuer Found Dead At Home In Saiden
In Saiden Connecticut on August 21 Carl Heuer hanged himself at his residence according to local police. No further details were released.
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DI Saiden
Conn
Carl Heuer
Dreyfus Case Hearings Sharpen Courtroom Tensions
Testimony links Dreyfus to treasonable papers with Cochefert Gribelin and Lauth testifying. Dreyfus counters with his cold room writing defense while Picquart faces scrutiny over funds and espionage ties. The day ends with exchanges between Bertulus Junck Gonse as the court adjourns after a fiery session.
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Dreyfus
M. Cochefert
de Clam
Gribelin
General Staff
Cochefort
Lauth
Picquart
Switzerland
Intelligence Bureau
Junck
Henry
Bertulus
Gonse
M. Bertulus
Esterhazy
France
Eesterhazy
Jouaust
Captain Junck
Betrayal Claims Stir Prisoner Audience In Court Scene
Col Picquart speaks again as Dreyfus denounces Junck’s breach of confidence. The defendants’ allies reiterate prior testimony, but no new evidence is presented. The adversaries press the lack of honor claim without introducing fresh facts.
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Junck
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Austrian Attache Plans Forgery Case in Paris
Colonel Schneider, Austrian military attache, who denounced the Dreyfus letter as forged, has sailed for Paris to sue for forgery against those responsible for the document. He repudiated the letter's authorship.
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Schneider
Dreyfus
Paris
Ems
Dreyfus Trial Highlights Three Key Points at Rennes
Today's Rennes proceedings spotlighted Colonel Jouaust's partiality, Dreyfus's new defiant stance, and Junck's contemptible testimony. Picquart's request to be heard sparked debate as Dreyfus spoke with calm resolve, and Junck’s sharing of confidences drew strongest condemnation.
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Rennes
Billot
Picquart
M. Bertulus
Jouaust
Roget
Dreyfus
Junck
Juneck
Supe
Bigeye
Ee Dreyfus
Dreyfus Trial Mixes Gloom With Courtroom Controversy
The Dreyfus trial resumes at Rennes with the prisoner pale and grave. General Fabre testifies to a handwriting match and suspicious conduct, while Colonel Jouaust faces boos for perceived partiality as witnesses clash and the court adjourns after a tense exchange.
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Fabre
Jouaust
Junck
Henry
Dreyfus
Rennes
Lycee
M. Burtulus
Gonse
Picquart
General Fabre
M. Demange
Dreyfus Fabre
French Officers Killed in West Africa Expedition
Paris reports that Governor-General confirms the killing of Lieutenant-Colonel Klobb and Lieutenant Meunier by a French expedition in the French Soudan under Captains Voulet and Chanoine. The dispatch comes from M. Decrais, minister of the colonies.
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Paris
M. Decrais
French West Africa
Klobb
Meunier
Voulet
Chanoine
Guerin Fort Stormed In Paris House Attack
Paris dispatch reports a detachment of infantry advancing on Guerin’s house with likely bloodshed before morning. Authorities restrict entry as cavalry charges are described as needlessly brutal.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Paris
M. Guerin
ForgerY Claim Ties Italian Politician to Bordereau Note
The Journal quotes Don Chisciotti saying a leading Italian politician holds an important document in the bordereau and that the writing is not by Dreyfus. The notes cited include hydraulic brake, troop covering, artillery formation changes, Madagascar plans, and a firing manual project.
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Rome
Don Chisciotti
Dreyfus
Madagascar
Telegraphs Ready Nationwide Railroad Strike Threat
A New Haven dispatch reports New York to Boston rail lines now use long distance phones at every block signal tower costing 100000 dollars. Telegraph operators gain leverage as workers threaten a mass walkout, with firemen conductors and freight handlers poised to join and halt traffic by land and sea from New York to Boston.
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New Haven
Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York
Boston
New England
Vaudeville and Races Highlight Evening at Combination Park
A large crowd enjoyed an electric light program at Combination Park featuring the Prentice Trio, Hanley and Jarvis as comedians, Couture brothers in acrobatics, and Leon L. Morris's pony circus. Two races were won in straight heats and Drummer Girl led a special race field.
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Combination Park
Prentice
Hanley
Jarvis
Couture Brothers
Leon L. Morris
Pony Circus
Drummer Girl
Cr. Dunbar
Alvin Swift
Miss O. B
Prince
Maggie H
Keys
Meg
Br. m
Keezer
Iesseee
Alvin Witt
Br. S
Mitese
Dun
Reese
Thomas abduction case unsettled with police chase and family links
A Boston Post report finds John Franklin Thomas and his brother Charles tied to a missing infant case. Reporters are barred by guards at a Roxbury residence as details emerge of alleged abduction, family motives, and possible travel toward Northboro.
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John Franklin Thomas
Cne
Northboro
Charles
Post
Thomas
Delle Avenue
Roxbury
Lillian Thomas
Karl Nestery
Mr. Nestery
Marion Clark
New York
Bright
the Post
Jones’s Independent Governor Bid Hearts Toledo
Mayor Jones announced he will run as an independent for governor on a platform of principles he has long advocated. He declined offers from the Union Reform party and said he aims to represent all people not a party, seeking cleaner politics regardless of personal consequences.
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Toledo
Jones
Union Reform Party
Hurricane toll, missing rise in Porto Rico
Aug 21 report from Ponce estimates 2500 hurricane victims buried and 2009 people still missing with 1000 injured. Investors see opportunities as relief funds and reconstruction lag, while authorities burn ruins in Yabuco after relief stores are distributed by committees set up by the Alcaides amid military objections to St Fonce health concerns.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Alcaides
St. Fonce J
Yabuco
Race Cancelled After Buoy Error Declares Off
In Toronto on August 21 officials declared the RCES race off after Genesee missed the first buoy invalidating the race. The 21 metre triangle course will be used for tomorrow’s event with plans for the boat to proceed.
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Genesee
Toronto
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