Dreyfus Trial Opens With Witnesses On Devil’s Island
The Dreyfus trial resumes as Maitre Demange seeks adjournment but is denied. Witnesses detail Dreyfus’s suffering on Devil’s Island, his emotional response, and claims of forged documents to save national honor. Colonel Henry’s widow testifies about Esterhazy’s visits and a forged document. Labori’s condition worsens as proceedings adjourn.
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Rennes
Maitre Demange
Dreyfus
Maitre Labori
Major Carriere
Labori
Jouaust
Devil's Island
Demange
Isle du Diable
M. Demange
Gensdames
General Mercier
M. Lebon
Jouanst
Henry
Esterhazy
Roger
Dewey reception fund approved by Aldermen
The board of aldermen passed a resolution appropriating $450,000 for the Dewey reception by a vote of 58 to 5. In Washington, Lieutenant Hobson valued the raised Spanish warships at Manila at $610,000.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Washington
Hobson
Manila
Porto Rican Calamity Death Toll Rises In Puerto Rico
Reports from San Juan and towns like Arecibo Moras Ciales Cayey and Barceloneta describe flooded districts starving people and widespread casualties after the hurricane. Officials cite thousands of deaths and immense destruction with relief efforts ongoing as prisoners and cattle losses mount.
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San Juan
Arecibo
Manatti
McCoomb
Auranzito
Moras
Ciales
Barcelonia
Cayey
Bayamon
Kabucoa
Relief committee reports funds for Texas sufferers
Washington Aug 16 The Texas Relief committee met at the Board of Trade rooms to wrap up its work. Hon John B Wright chairman announced total relief contributions reached 3056 82 with a third thousand dollars sent to Gov Sayers. Chicago Aug 1 brickmakers end three week strike returning to work. San Francisco Aug 16 Mauna Loa volcanic action has ceased.
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Washington
Board of Trade Rooms
John B. Wright
Sayers
San Francisco
Weather keeps dry heat hit Cottonwood community
The Cottonwood note reports continued dry hot weather and a desire for rain to aid cotton. Ginners Hickman and Gallatin have started operation with a new gin ready to serve locals. Rev J M Bullock preached and decided not to extend the meeting. Visitors listed include H L Bush, Zimmerman, Tobe Tobias, Tom Hicks, Minnie Buckhauls, Tom Elliott, R Nash and others. Singing drew a large Sunday crowd. Mrs Mansel and daughter visited Madison county relatives. Marajah noted in the Braz valley area.
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Ing. Messrs
Hickman & Gallatin
J. M. Bullock
This Place
H. L. Bush
Benchley
J. M. Zimmerman
Tobe Tobias
Tom Hicks
Edge
Minnie Buckhauls
Kurten
Tom Elliott
R. Nash
Dick Blanton
Harvey
M. .A. Mansel
Madison County
Morgan Cross
Braz Valley
Marajah
Farmers' Alliance Holds Twentieth Annual Session in Bazette
The State Farmers' Alliance met in Bazette Navarro County at the Baptist church. President J. M. McWilliams opened the session with delegates from counties, including W. A Skillern and C. B. Bow en. J. F. Perritte spoke for Nacogdoches and McWilliams gave the annual address urging a state organ and constitutional amendments. He called for renewed effort to strengthen the alliance amid rising need.
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Bazette
Tex
State Farmers’ Alliance
Baptist Church
J. M. McWilliams
Navarro County
W. A Stillern
Joe Anna Dornblaser
C. B. Bowen
C. F. Dornblaser
S. G. Mullens
Carrie Westbrook
J. F. Perritte
Nacogdoches
McWilliams
W. A. Skillern
Nacogdoches County
Anti Expansionists Talk Of Continental Republican Ticket
Washington gossip from August 16 cites Senator Clay of Georgia noting a possible anti expansionist Republican ticket for the presidency next year. The plan reportedly names the Continental Republican and may rely on Speaker Reed as a key backer though not as head. Also mentioned is former Treasury Secretary George S Boutwell as a leading adviser to the group.
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Washington
Clay
Georgia
Reed
Treasury
George S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
Dreyfus Sends Letters From Prison To Labori
The Aug 146 report notes Dreyfus wrote two letters to M. Labori after the attempted murder of the lawyer. The first expresses shock at the event, while the second conveys deep regrets and gratitude from the prison for the support shown by Labori.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
M. Labori
Pinafore Presented by Navasota Musical Union Friday Night
The Navasota Musical Union stages the operetta Pinafore at the Grand on Friday night August 18 with thirty five in the cast. Admission is 25 and 50 cents. A pleasant evening’s entertainment is promised and locals hope for a large attendance from nearby cities.
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Navasota Musical Union
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Mrs. Henry Heard
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