Dreyfus Arrives in Rennes After Long Voyage Home
Special Cable reports Captain Alfred Dreyfus landing at Quiberon and reaching Rennes after years in exile. The prisoner, calm and silent, rests after the voyage as crowds along the Brittany coast watch and guards maintain order. His wife meets him, recounting the nation’s reactions and messages of support from America.
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Commercial Tribune
Rennes
New York Journal
Alfred Dreyfus
Sfax
Quiberon
Brest
France
Paris
Dreyfus
America
Mme. Dreyfus
Blso
Brittany
M. Viguie
M. Hennion
Caudan
Isle du Diable
Determined to Die Louis Wheeler Ends Life Near Dayton
The body of Louis Wheeler, 43, was found hanged on the second floor of the Smith Flour Mills six miles north of Dayton. A penknife with a bloody blade was found in his pocket, showing an initial throat-cutting suicide attempt. Wheeler, described as a town character and slight drinker, left no note or warning. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Louis Wheeler
Smith Flour Mills
Balloon Burst Ends Flight as Aeronaut Falls onto Warehouse
Carlisle Kentucky July 1 Jacques Cassell famed aeronaut survived a dangerous fall during a street fair ascent when the balloon burst at about 160 feet. He landed beneath the balloon on a warehouse roof and sustained bruises but no serious injuries.
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Jacques Cassell
Commercial Tribune
Carlisle
Soldiers Hurt in Denver Melee Sparks Arrests
A group of Cleveland recruits en route to the Philippines fought with railroad workers in Denver Colorado. One soldier suffered three broken ribs and several others were wounded. Two soldiers J J Posey and J H Masterson were arrested for disturbing the peace.
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Denver
Col
Cleveland
Philippines
J. J. Posey
J. H. Masterson
Fiendish Lad Murders Family and Suspected Father
Athens Alabama July 1 a 13 year old named Thomas killed his sister with a knife severing her breast then killed their mother. The youth fled as suspicion looms over the earlier hunting fatal shot of the father. Police seek the fugitive boy believed to have murdered two parents and attacked others on the farm.
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Athens
Ala
Thomas
Thomas Fied
Ex-Preacher Murder Confession Dismissed by Inmate
Noah Baney in a reformatory cell states Rev William Hinshaw killed his wife and does not want a new trial. Baney, who once aided Hinshaw’s innocence claim, dismisses Whitney’s latest confession as a fake and says it would not affect Hinshaw’s case.
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Commercial Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Noah Baney
Reformatory
Michigan City
William Hinshaw
Belleville
Jauary
Kid” Whitney
Guy van Tassel
Whitney
Hinshaw
Oath of the miners in Evansville
Evansville officials report no bloodshed after nonunion miners arrived and were housed. About 300 union miners swore they will not return to work until a signed scale is agreed, while no assault against nonunion workers was planned. City officials are pressing for a peaceful settlement of the strike.
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Evansville
Ind
Notable Arrivals Include Envoy and Consular Staff
Passengers aboard the St. Louis from Southampton and Cherbourg include Rodriguez Aspiroz Secretary of the American Embassy Washington James T. Dubois US Consul General St. Gall Switzerland Herbert N D Pierce First Secretary US Embassy St. Petersburg and David Spero George C. Thomas Wm C Woodhull and Wu Tin Fu Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of China.
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New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Rodriguez Aspiroz
Washington
James T. Dubois
United States
St. Gall
Switzerland
Herbert N. D. Pierce
St. Petersburg
David Spero
George C. Thomas
Wm. C. Woodhull
Wu Tin Fu
China
Situation Cleared On Preference for National Administration Member
The report states the individual prefers to remain a member of the national administration and is not seeking further office. No changes to current duties or ties are indicated. He remains in place as a key figure within the administration.
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The
National
Unknown Man Falls from Brooklyn Bridge to Water
A man about 54, fair complexioned and 200 pounds, dropped from the center span of the Brooklyn Bridge about 130 feet into the water. Witnesses saw him fall after climbing over the rail. his body was not recovered and items found on the bridge offered no identification.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Arbitration Idea Sparks Dutch Grotius Tribute at The Hague
At The Hague Peace Conference a plan to honor Grotius with a wreath on his tomb is outlined by Ambassador White. He praises De Jure Belli et Pacis as a source of global happiness, noting the proposed Delft pilgrimage and a ceremonial tribute funded by the United States and Netherlands. The evening features a grand reception at a hotel once hosting Peter the Great, with lilies decorating the ballroom and a Te Deum planned for the Russian Church observance of the Grand Duchess birth.
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White
Delft
New World
Holland
Hay
Berlin
United States
Netherlands
Ambassador White
Grotius
Buckle
Adam Smith
Smith
Marlborough
The
Hague
Bold Bank Raid Foiled By Cashier Firefight
Five men attempted to loot the First National Bank at Wilmington Illinois at dawn. Cashier Whitten fired from his home across the street after being warned to stay back. Robbers returned fire and fled. Vaults held between sixty and seventy thousand dollars.
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Joliet, DL
First National Bank
Wilmington
Whitten
Alger Declares No Alliance With Pingree Remains in Cabinet
Washington July 1 General Alger says he has no political alliance with Michigan Governor Pingree and will stay in the Cabinet. He states he sought Senate candidacy on broad support from Michigan Republicans and rejects any intimate ties with Pingree. Experts say the Pingree issue is thus resolved for now.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Alger
Pingree
General Alger
Michigan
United States Senate
Senate
Covington Man Seeks Marriage License Across State Lines
Thomas Rowan, 26, of Covington Kentucky, applied with Miss Glen Sever, 24, of Washington Courthouse Ohio, for a marriage license at the Probate Court. The clerk refused due to the bride’s non residence, highlighting state marriage law issues.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Thomas Rowan
Covington
Glen Sever
Washington Courthouse
Ronan
Miss Sever
Malietoa Tanu to be sent to Fiji Islands
A Cologne Gazette dispatch from Apia dated June 16 reports Malietoa Tanu will soon be transported to the Fiji Islands. The move follows political developments in Samoa and signals a change in leadership arrangements.
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Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Apia
Malietoa Tanu
Fiji Islands
President May Visit Western States After Troops Return
Senator Carter urged the President to plan a Western tour after Montana volunteers return from the Philippines. The President said a trip could not start before mid August and he could not set a date. He expressed a wish to pass through Montana and meet returning soldiers from the Philippines.
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Washington
Carter
Montana
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Philippines
Soldiers for Clay Move Ordered Amid Feud Tensions
Captain Noel Gaines of Frankfort Company received orders to form fifty five men and board the 9 15 train to Clay County for an expected scene of trouble. Adjutant General's office remained open with no definite outbreak. In Lexington Governor Bradley had not issued new orders. forces at Barbourville Williamsburg Winchester and Pewce Valley were held but ready for immediate call.
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Noel Gaines
Frankfort
Clay County
Adjutant General
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Bradley
Barbourville
Williamsburg
Winchester
Pewce Valley
Ignorant of a Law Seeks Recovery of Insurance Tax Loss
M R Patterson sues ex State Superintendent Hahn and H M Daugherty for 5548 40 with interest from 1896 to recover taxes Hartford Life Insurance paid under protest. He claims Daugherty demanded 2 percent tax on policy money and Hahn attempted to revoke the company’s license. The suit follows Ohio court rulings against Hahn on taxing foreign insurers.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
M. R. Patterson
Hartford Life Insurance Company of Connecticut
Hahn
H. M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Ohio
Octogenarian Banquet Held in Wooster
A banquet for men aged eighty and above took place at Dr. B J Jones home in Wooster Ohio honoring his father aged 9 years old. Attendees included Hon Thomas W Peckingpaugh ex US District Judge Martin Welker retired Captain John H Kauke ex Sheriff John B France William Nold George Hatfield John McClelland and John Long.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster, O
B. J. Jones
Thomas W. Peckingpaugh
United States
Martin Welker
John H. Kauke
John
B. France
William Nold
George Hatfield
John McClelland
John Long
Belgium King Learns of Socialist Revolt Crisis
From Belgium King Leopold discovers the scale of the Socialist revolt as M. Van de Pereboom's electoral bill sparks a confrontation with Ministers. The King had approved the bill before submission and now presses for explanations as ministers promise amendments to satisfy opposition.
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the Commercial Tribune
London
New York Journal
Belgium
Leopold
M. van de Pereboom
Suicide Aged 18 Found Hanging in Barn Near Kenton
Miss Lou Shadley aged 18 daughter of Van Shadley of Marion Township committed suicide by hanging herself in a barn. She had been missing for hours before her parents found her body in the hay mow. Coroner Hiestand held an inquest this evening. No cause is given but a love affair is suspected.
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Commercial Tribune
Kenton
Lou Shadley
van Shadley
Marion Township
Hiestand
Consul McCook Upheld After Dawson City Probe
The State Department dismissed charges against United States Consul James McCook at Dawson City N W T. Investigators found he acted with some indiscretion but largely faced persecution for legitimate official acts, clearing him of improper conduct claims.
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Washington
State Department
United States
James McCook
Dawson City
Suits Against the B C Railroad Filed at Wooster
Two suits totaling 60000 dollars were filed by Thomas Wasson and his sister against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They were struck by a train while crossing the track north of Wooster on February 4, 1899, suffering serious injuries as their horses were killed and the carriage wrecked. Wasson seeks 35000 dollars and Miss Wasson 25000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster
Thomas Wasson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wasson
Miss Wasson
Special Commissioner Charges Fraud in Louisville Bridge Case
A 1900s report by Special Commissioner Charles F. Taylor filed in Chancery Court accuses the Pennsylvania Railroad and other Northern lines of manipulating deals to reduce dividends and damage Louisville traffic. The report orders restitution totaling over 2 million dollars to minority stockholders and outlines tax and bridge conveyance issues affecting traffic and competition.
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Louisville
Charles F. Taylor
John L. Dodd
Louisville Bridge Company
Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Louisville & Nashville Roads
Chancery Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Odell Charged With Maintaining a Poolroom Nuisance
W J Odell of Cincinnati a noted poolroom and bucket shop operator is arrested in Lexington on a nuisance charge. He posts $1000 bond for September court. Earlier his bucket shop failed costing about $16000 and a Latonia race led to a poolroom closure amid backers seeking $6000. Smallpox postponement of a court term is noted as a rare offset to his misfortune.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
W. J. Odell
Cincinnati
Commonwealth
John R. Allen
Odell
Phil Chinn
Latonia
Mint Reports Fiscal Year Coinage Totals for 60 Million Value
United States Mint in Philadelphia reports fiscal year totals of 60,794,401.79 in coinage with gold comprising 49,919,170 dollars silver 9,918,311.65 and base metal 956,910.14. Gold pieces total 4,094,648 including double eagles and quar ter eagles. silver coins reach 36,898,836. base metal 49,532,085. overall pieces coined 90,525,570.
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Philadelphia
United States Mint
Representative Dick Recommends Census Supervisor Nominee
Congressman Dick named Alexander Kisskadden for Census Supervisor of the Thirteenth District. The district leans Democratic, so Senator Hanna oversees the selection in that state area with Colonel Dick representing Hanna in the recommendation.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Alexander Kiskadden
Thirteeth
Hanna
Churches Fight Him Over Goebel Nomination in Kentucky
In Louisville and across Kentucky opposition to Goebel grows with church groups and the Joe Blackburn Club denouncing his nomination as fraudulent. The Interdenomination Local Optional Committee led by clerics plans a statewide movement for a Democratic primary to choose state ticket candidates. Reverend Coleman blames Goebel’s victory on fraud, while Prohibition leader W M Likens notes 5 000 Prohibitionists ready to oppose Goebel.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
William Goebel
Kentucky Democrats
Joe Blackburn
S. Atwood Smith
Goebel
Commonwealth
Stone
Hardin
F. H. Kerfoot
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
J. J. Rucker
Z. T. Cody
Fred H. Hale
Young
H. R. Coleman
W. M. Likens
Beaver Dam
State
Prohibition Party
Kentucky
Aiready
Democrats oppose Goebel in Maysville battle
In Maysville Kentucky on July 1 Democrats express strong opposition to Goebel. Goebel lieutenants grow alarmed as anti Goebel sentiment rises. Critics say Goebel promises many appointments including federal posts and question how he can fulfill them.
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Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Goebel
Kenton County
Kentucky
Owens Breaks With Democrats in Kentucky Vote
Ex congressman William C. Owens declares he will vote straight Republican this fall. He denounces Goebel and predicts Scott County will swing Republican by a large margin. Owens cites Goebel scheming and says Goebel will be defeated by about 50,000 with John Yerkes as governor candidate.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
William C. Owens
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Chicago
Louisville
Goebel
Scott County
Captain Stone
Stone
John Yerkes
Danville
Conrad Witt Dies by Own Hand in Massillon
Conrad Witt 51, owner of a tin store and grocery in Massillon, hanged himself today due to worsening deafness and blindness and several weeks of despondency. He leaves a widow and family.
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Massillon
Conrad Witt
Murder Charge After Ranch Couple Found Slain Near Molinas Camp
Jonathan Baker and wife were murdered on a high mountain ranch nine miles from Molinas Camp. Their nephew Biggs is charged with the crime and a posse is pursuing him.
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Angel’s Camp
Cal
Jonathan Baker
Molinas Camp
Biggs
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Encoun
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MR. Hinshaw
Pingree Alliance
William T. Stead
the Hague
Peace Commission
By Hal D. Landon
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Tanu
Captain Gaines
Frankfort Company
Girl
M’cook
B. & C. Railroad Company
Kiskadden
Blackburn
Rev. Coleman
W. C. Owens
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