19 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
1
The document opens with references to Deroulede and Marcel Habert as key figures in the indictments. Investigators catalog charges and alleged roles, framing the case's central conflict and subsequent proceedings for readers.
Paris rumors revive that the Duke of Orleans is confined with Jules Guerin in Ft Cabrol, the besieged Anti Semitic League headquarters. Officials note no direct evidence and recall previous denials as authorities tighten security around the Senate building.
David Jenkins an ex convict stabbed Richard Washington a hustler to the left of the heart during a dispute over a craps game at Carey's restaurant in London Ohio Washington crawled to a drug store and then home where he died or will die Jenkins jailed mentioned as an escapee and former shoe thief officers seek him Washington worked at Bridgeman's livery barn and Jenkins had prior penitentiary time for theft of shoes from the Big Four depot.
The French Free Masons in the Assembly of 1899 adopt a resolution declaring the anti Semite movement criminal and odious. They urge the French Government to oppose clerical military imperial and monarchical conspiracies. Paris report dated September 18.
London reports President Kruger rejects British talk of a joint commission and denies any plan to allow only the country’s language in Volksraad deliberations. The Boer government calls the language issue unnecessary and says no recommendation will be made to the Volksraad. The Colonial Office released Kruger’s reply to Chamberlain’s dispatch.
Debates over future talks in Pretoria stress unclear agenda and call for a London 1884 arbitration court. The Transvaal backs joint commissions to ease tensions, while officials warn against new conditions. In Manila the U S forces aid Subig Bay operations as the Philippine Commission plans civil governance and resource study for Congress.
Ezra Brown, an insane patient at the County Infirmary in Akron Ohio, leaped from an attic window today and broke his neck. He was years old and had been regarded as harmless. The death occurred almost instantly.
Indianapolis announces the appointment of James M. McIntosh of Connersville as Bank Examiner for the Southern District of Indiana, creating a second examiner role alongside Wm. Frazer of Warsaw. The plan is for both examiners to operate in unison across the state, enhancing oversight and surprise inspections. Beveridge influence aided McIntosh’s selection, with Fairbanks backing Frazer and McIntosh.
A man about 30 with auburn hair was found dead near the B C W tracks in Brownstown Indiana. Papers identify him as John Holcomb of Rush Run West Virginia. A card in his pocket reads Carrie Comer Rush Run WV. The coroner will hold an inquest tomorrow morning.
A fatal blaze in Los Angeles destroyed an entire business block starting in a carriage factory varnish room. The flames swept through the Farming and Milling Company and Perry Lumber Company plants, plus several small stores and lodging houses, inflicting hundreds of thousands in damage. One man was killed.
Ex Senator M C Butler of South Carolina says the U S should provide a home for the negro in Central or South America or elsewhere. He argues emigration would spare the Negro from race prejudice in America and cites ongoing prejudice against all colored races.
Washington learns Admiral Watson has not yet reported to the Naval Department on the Charleston bombardment of Subig Bay yesterday. General Otis awaits navy cooperation as a new campaign unfolds. Subig Bay is eyed for a naval station as Spaniards invested nearly $1,000,000 there to block Dewey at Cavite.
Manila notes say Aguinaldo is willing to free all sick and civilian Spanish prisoners but Major General Otis bars Spanish vessels from sailing to Filipino ports to collect them.
London dispatches note rising war risk premiums on Transvaal consignments while the Orange Free State may stay neutral. Conyngham Greene fears dynamite at the British Agency in Pretoria as Boers mass artillery near Laing's Neck and Buffalo River. Africander Bund plans a congress amid police dismissals for refusing to serve.
Washington dispatch reports naval engineers propose a new battle ship concept combining battleship and armored cruiser traits. Target is 20 knot speed with triple screws and a central drive, 14 000 to 15 000 ton displacement, seven inches armor, coal capacity for 10 000 to 15 000 miles, and two small side screws for cruising.
Waldoo W. Williams alias John Simms George West and others broke jail in Chillicothe on January 14 and were wanted for burglary. Williams was sentenced in Duluth to four years hard labor for burglary after pleading guilty to larceny for an August 18 store theft of 800 dollars. He claimed to be a Chicago glazier eight years ago.
Dr William Ferguson was shot yesterday in Paintsville Kentucky while fleeing officers after being accused of selling whisky and disturbing a Baptist association meeting. He resisted arrest.
In Pretoria on September 18 Transvaal State Secretary F W Reitz said the government the Volksraad and the people are unanimous about Transvaal policy and dismissed reports of differences. He noted the decision was made with the Orange Free State. The Volksraad readopted a mining article authorizing confiscation of mines tied to treason or conspiracy and the right to compel operation of those mines.
Berlin reports that the National Zeitung denies Germany plans to withdraw its military attache from Paris. It asserts that good French German relations have undergone no change due to the Dreyfus affair.
Madame Dreyfus and her children will dwell in apartments at Folkestone if her husband is pardoned. Maitre Labori and Mme Dreyfus visited Folkestone five miles from Dover and were moved by friendly expressions.
The Imperial Chinese Government under Minister Wu Ting Fang protested to the State Department against General Otis's exclusion decree for Chinese in the Philippines. The protest claims violation of international law and treaties, cites harm to longstanding China-Philippines ties, and references Secretary Root for international and military consideration.
Hong Kong reports twenty deaths from bubonic plague last week and eighteen new cases, according to official tallies. The outbreak prompts health authorities to monitor spread and reinforce safety measures.
Fresh bubonic plague cases are confirmed at Maguide near Delagoa Bay on September 18. Lourenzo Marquez, a local observer, notes the emergence of new cases in this small settlement.
The bubonic plague has broken out at Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, reported from Buenos Ayres dated Sept 18. The outbreak is noted in South America with authorities vigilant for spread.
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland dated September 18 note sixteen more deaths from Thursday's hurricane. The schooner Angle sank at Placencia Bay with five men, the Lily May wrecked at Mistaken Point costing seven, and the Daisy lost one man overboard and boat capsized drowning three. Officials fear more casualties remain.
Boston capitalists led by J A Osborne and Dr Pelton with E C Brown have applied to the Dominion Interior Department for land on the east shore of Hudson Bay between Cape Jones and Lion Whale River. They report vast mineral wealth including gold copper silver iron and anthracite coal and call the area possibly the most mineralized on earth.
The Panama Star and Herald says Panama will be practically without law courts as government officials take leave, risking difficulty in securing substitutes. The notice notes the absence begins today and affects the court system in Colón Sept. 18.
Admiral Schley arrived in Washington from New York and will visit the President to declare his readiness to command the South Atlantic Squadron or other duty. The Navy Department says no order has been issued yet, but he is to remain in readiness. If he declines, no ships or suitable commands remain for his rank.
Governor Lowndes Senator Wellington Mayor Malster and General Aghus urged the President to halt Schley's command of the South Atlantic Station. The protest cited his service in the Spanish-American War and questioned the posting's dignity. The President listened but did not indicate his decision.
Governor Bradley will be one of the pallbearers at the funeral for Mrs J C S Blackburn in Frankfort on Wednesday. Senator Blackburn learned of his wife’s death in Lexington after telegraph messages of condolence flooded Versailles. The ex-Senator, in frail health, faces anxious days amid campaign talk and public scrutiny.
The Prince of Wales presented new colors to the Gordon Highlanders at Brackley Scotland citing their capture of Dargai heights in Northern Afghanistan as a memorable achievement. He urged them to carry the colors to victory with great enthusiasm. The Duke of York and the Duke of Connaught attended the ceremony.
At Stamp ing Ground in Scott County near Frankfort the town marshal Duke and a man named Sudduth shot each other and are thought to be dying. No further details available.
The late Roswell P. Flower's personal property appraised at 3,781,969 based on stock values as of May 12. The announcement comes from Watertown New York dated September 18.
Secretary Malloy reports Senator Hanna will bolster the Republican ticket in Ohio this fall. He plans to attend the Akron opening and Cleveland conference as leaders map the state campaign. Judge Nash, General Grosvenor, and possibly Senator Foraker may join, with Nash preparing an initial Akron speech.
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