Dreyfus Trial Anxious Return Contends to Court
Gen Mercier urges no foreign intervention in the Dreyfus matter and predicts conviction within days as Maitre Labori, recovering, hopes to return to court using witnesses and telegrams to challenge Mercier. The court reconvened as Col Fabre testified to handwriting similarity with the bordereau.
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Rennes
Mercier
Dreyfus
Associated Press
Dreyfusard
Gen Mercier
Maitre Labori
Gen. Mercier
M. Labori
M. Demange
Merciér
Schneider
Panizzardi
Resyes
Col. Fabre
Bordereau
Willoughby Man Found Dead Near Suburban Track
Myron Metcalf of Willoughby was found dead at the Cleveland and Painesville suburban car track near Painesville. Railroad officials say he was not struck by cars. He had severe head bruises and it is believed foul play occurred.
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Painesville, O
Myron Metcalf
Willoughby
Cleveland & Painesville
Two maritime losses and a fatal drunken sleep incident
The schooner Augustus Palmer loaded with 2125 tons of coal sank near Thimble Light after striking in rough seas. Captain Haskell and crew were saved in Norfork. In Argos Indiana, John Van Horn, about 33, lay asleep intoxicated on the Nickel Plate tracks and was crushed by a freight train. no chance to wake before impact.
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Norvok
Augustus Palmer
Haskell
Newport News
Bangor
Thimble Light
Norfolk
Palmer
Wayne
Ind
John van Horn
Argos
van Horn
van Herp
Gen Jiminez Arrested On Havana Steamer Pickup
In Havana on August 19 Col Macariao’s claim that Gen Juan Isidor Jiminez was in Havana prompted orders to Cienfuegos to verify his presence aboard the Ménendez steamer and arrest him if found. Capt Stamper arrested Jiminez as the steamer prepared to leave. He resisted, then yielded, saying he could not help himself. The mayor of Cienfuegos, Senor Frias, refused the arrest, citing friendship with Jiminez. Jiminez and his secretary were housed at the Union hotel under police guard. Aybor, Jiminez’s representative, left Cienfuegos for Santiago de Cuba after ten days there. a small schooner was observed outside harbor, believed to be awaiting ammunition.
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Havana
Col
L Macariao
Juan Isidor Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Cienfuegos
Capt
Stamper
Jiminez
Ménendez
Gen
Senor Frias
Capt. Stamper
Union Hotel
Cienfugos
Santiago de Cuba
San Domingo
Senor Aybor
Aybor
Key West
Head-on trolley crash injures many near Philadelphia
A Sunday collision on the Norristown Chestnut Hill and Foxborough railway in Plymouth township Marion county left about thirty injured. Fatally hurt are John Parson of Philadelphia and William Hartstine of West Point with internal injuries and broken ribs, Bridget Nunan seriously hurt. others including Mrs Julia Moeslin and Miss Alice McGuigan are in Charity hospital. Passengers allege the motorman failed to wait at the switch for the arriving car.
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Philadelphia
Norristown
Chestnut Hill
Foxborough
Plymouth Township
Marion County
Charity Hospital
John Parson
William Hartstine
West Point
Bridget Nunan
Julia Moeslin
Alice McGuigan
Dewey Sees Philippine Question Soon Solved
Naples Daily News correspondent quotes Admiral Dewey in London saying Filipinos are capable of self government and autonomy should be granted to settle the rebellion. He adds he never favored violence and a later annexation discussion may follow. He calls future German U S conflict unforeseen.
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Adm
Dewey
Lonponn
Naples
Daily News
Germany
United States
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Train wreck on bridge reported near Texarkana
A north-bound Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf train reportedly plunged into Little River 50 miles north of Texarkana. A switch engine and crew departed for the scene as authorities work to determine how many cars were lost with baggage express and mail cars confirmed submerged.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gulf
Little River
Texarkana
Tex
Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Insurgents Routed North of Angeles and Negros Fight
Masina Aug 21 An infantry lieutenant was killed and another wounded while reconnoitering north of Angeles. American forces drove insurgents from their positions. Lieut Cole of the 6th infantry with 80 men routed 100 insurgents in Negros after 90 minutes of fighting. Three Americans were slightly wounded. Nineteen insurgent dead found in trenches. Six rifles and ammunition captured. Insurgents cut Laguna bay cable but repair completed.
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Masina
12Th Infantry
Angeles
Lieut. Cole
6Th Infantry
Island of
Negros
Laguna Bay
Calamba
Shamrock Arrives in New York for American Cup Challenge
The British yacht Shamrock reached New York on Friday and anchored in the upper bay. Captain Archie Hogarth praised the vessel as splendid and expressed satisfaction and optimism, noting the generous reception received from the moment she was abreast of Sandy Hook.
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New York
Shamrock
Upper Bay
Archie Hogarth
Sandy Hook
Glorot questioned over Rennes assassination attempt
Glorot, who says he tried to kill M Labori, was brought to Rennes. Eyewitnesses say he is not the man. He sent a letter to police claiming confession and praising the crime. Doctors deem him sane or insane. Yellow fever seen at Port Limon Costa Rica. Surgeon General notified. First case at a fruit port this season.
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Rennes
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Washington
Wyman
Carson
Marine Hospital Service
Death of Mrs Cutter in Indianapolis runaway wagon incident
Mrs Susan Cutter, living on the city outskirts, hitched a road wagon with her three children and rode into town. A runaway horse threw her, causing fatal internal injuries and a broken arm. The children clung to the wagon. the horse returned home with the unharmed kids.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Susan Cutter
Major Harrison III in Cuba Struck by Yellow Fever
Maj Russell B Harrison inspector general in Saxtraco Cuba is critically ill with yellow fever after a three day progression. This first case arrives as Cristo hosts headquarters moved last month to escape infection. Quarantine rules relaxed recently as no new city cases appeared and officials visited Santiago daily. Harrison remains isolated not at the fever hospital.
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Saxtraco DE Cuba
Russell B. Harrison
Cristo Whither
Santiago
Maj
Harrison
Mystery Shot Kills Man in Holmesburg Philadelphia
Frank Radcliffe was shot and killed while driving with his family in Holmesburg suburb at about 7 PM Sunday. The shooter was unknown. no one saw the incident and police are investigating.
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Mysteriou
Philadelphia
Pui la Delrula
Holmesburg
Frank Radcliffe
Governor Tanner Suffering Malaria Reported Sick
Springfield reports Gov. Tanner is ill with malaria and a high fever. Attending physician Dr. George N. Kreider says he will likely be unable to perform duties for about a week. Local health concerns rise as the governor rests.
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Springfield
Ill
George N. Kreider
Tanner
Plague Reported in Portugal with Barcelona Death Rumor
A case of plague is reported at Figuera Portugal with rumors of a death from the disease at Barcelona. The notice notes spreading concern across the region and cites local reporting.
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Mapnip
Figuera
Portugal
Barcelona
Report on Bacillus icteroides confirms yellow fever cause
Aug 19 report by Surgeon General Wyand, summarizing a 1897 commission findings. The Bacillus icteroides, identified by Lanarelli of Bologna, is the cause of yellow fever, with infection variably affecting animals by respiratory colonization and secondary blood infection, and potentially yielding a potent antiserum in the future.
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Dogs
Rabbits
Marelli
Ternberg
U S
Sanarelli
Patrolling the Coast as Jiminez Likely Arrival Near
Santo Domingo reports warn that Jiminez, revolution leader, is momentarily expected and could sway public opinion. Government sends armed vessels to intercept any strange ships and capture him, with ongoing patrols along the coast under orders to enforce neutrality while expeditions slip away.
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Kiveston
Jamaica
Santo Domingo
Jiminez
Santiaco Ve
Cuba
Havana
Baracoa
Adonis
Guapatanamo
Leonard Wood
Riots in Paris Endanger Church and Artworks
Paris August 21 rioters attacked the Church of St Joseph after smashing windows and hoisting hatschetsed crowds. Police arrested twenty anarchists, 380 injured by crushes and stampedes, several sacred objects destroyed, and the Virgin statue toppled amid fires and looting.
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M. Goullier
Place de la Nation
Place de la Republique
St. Ambroise
Faubourg du Temple
Rue Darboy
St. Mauri- Papincourt
Church of St. Joseph
Boulevard de Magneta
Boulevard de Strasbourg
Gare de l’Est
Prices of Meats Raised in New York Market
New York meat prices rose two to three cents per pound after a mass meeting of the Retail Butchers Association. The higher prices take effect Saturday.
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New York
Retail Butchers’ Association of
Forty-Second Regiment to be Stationed at Fort Porter
A telegram to Congressman Alexander from Secretary of War Root announced that the 42d New York Volunteer Regiment will be organized and stationed at Fort Porter in Buffalo, N Y, as of Friday night.
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BufFalo
N.Y
Alexander
Root
Fort Porter
No Hope for Judge Hilton's Recovery
Sanatoen New York August 16 Judge Hilton remained comatose at a late hour Friday night and was believed to be gradually sinking with no hope of recovery.
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Judge Hilton
Sanatoen
N. Y
Reed resignation to Maine governor. special election in October
Reed will resign his Portland Maine post and his resignation goes to the governor this week for approval. The successor election for the district will occur about mid October with the exact date to be set later.
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Portland
Hensley Wins Rep Central Committee Endorsement
Marion Ohio August 21 After a close contest Dr J L Hensley earned the endorsement of the Republican central committee for representative of the Marion Morrow district.
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Marion, O
J. L. Hensley
Republican Central
Race Split Proposed by Colored Convention Leader
At a colored men’s convention meeting in Cutcaco Bishop L H Holsey of Texas urged a new approach to the race problem. He proposed the Negroes form a separate government within the United States by creating Negro states with full rights and powers. He called for 1 500 000 voters to petition Congress to set aside public land for this purpose. He suggested Oklahoma and New Mexico have been mentioned but no specific territory chosen yet.
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Cutcaco
Colored Men’s Convention
L. H. Holsey
Texas
Africa
Bishop Turner
Georgia
United States
Bishop Halsey
Congress
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Guerin Holds Line as Paris Siege Drags On
Paris reports a stiff stand by M. Guerin refusing surrender despite talks with Gen. Jacquey and deputy Faure. A semi official note says the government will avoid storming the house and will maintain measures to isolate Guerin from outside contact as a siege tightens on Rue De Chabrol.
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Paris
M. Guerin
Chamber of Deputies
Waldeck-Rousseau
Jacquey
M. Lasses
Condon
Geers
Merg
Murder at Murray City A 14-year-old found hanged in barn
George Simko was found dead in a barn in Murray City Ohio on a Friday. A rope showed the boy had been hanged and cut down. Coroner's inquest found the neck broken with rope marks. Two men from New Pittsburg were arrested after sightings near the barn.
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Murray City
George Simko
Friday
John Namet
Rube
Mahlon Lanning
New Pittsburg
Wm. Channell
Surtos City
Fire destroys Placerville business and homes
Ida Borsk reports Placerville in Boise county was wiped out by fire. The business district and most residences were destroyed, with losses pegged at about $250,000. The blaze left the town largely vacant and seeking repairs and aid.
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Borsk
Ida
Placerville
Boise County
First ten Regiments Fall
Washington reports on August 1 showing 300 enlisted men added Thursday for a total of 14,422. Despite discharges, numbers remain sufficient to fill the first ten regiments.
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Washington
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Stumper
Sixth Infantry
Maj. Harrison III
Cristo
Gov. Tanner Ill
Bacillus Iteroides
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la Petite Republique
Sebastian Faure
Faberot
Faure
Henri D’horr
Reed
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