Dreyfus Case Telegram Date Discrepancies Reported
Paris reports reveal grounds for Dreyfus vindication citing a telegram to Col Panizzardi with contested dates. A Rennes court martial examined forgeries and misdating including a clipped corner and misread initial, with Bertillon testimony supporting correction of the letter.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Drevina
Ministry For War
Henry
Poe
Rennes
M. Qribetin
War Office
M. Bertillon
Corect
SLAIN BY GUARD Threatening Prisoner In Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus on December 29 William Daily a Seneca county man serving twenty years for manslaughter was shot and killed by Guard J W Cretger of Darke county at the Ohio penitentiary. Daily, recent release from solitary, advanced with shears and threatened the guard who shot him in self defense.
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Columbus, CO
William Daily
Seneca County
Manslangehter
J. W. Cretger
Darke County
Ohio Penitentiary
Daily
Eight Charged Men Freed in Cairo Lynching Case
In Cairo Illinois on December 29 James Rains Bailey James Kuster Brant Davis and Lieut J F Parker of Thebes were tried for the lynching of William Johnson a colored man last spring. A colored justice J R Jackson discharged them due to insufficient evidence. H Metcalf received a ten day continuance.
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Cairo
Ill
James Rains
C. Bailey
James Kuster
Brant Davis
J. FL. Parker
Thebes
Wm. Johnson
J.R. Jackson
H. Metcalf
Cut All Along the Line
Milwaukee workers at the American Bridge company plant face wage cuts as law takes effect. Piece workers lose 10 percent, salaries under 4000 a year drop 20 percent, and those earning 4000 to 10000 see a 25 percent reduction. Several hundred men are affected.
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Milwaukee
Wis
American Bridge Company
Tragic engagement ends as J L dies by carbolic acid
In Knoxville Tennessee on December 29, J. L. aged 20, in the parlor of his betrothed Miss Susie Gillam, drank carbolic acid while she stepped away for water and died shortly after before her eyes highlighting a fatal self inflicted act in a love tragedy.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Susie Gillam
J. L. Householder
Tragic Domestic Shooting in Sarnia Family
In Sarnia Ontario on December 24 Joseph Boyd a track walker in the St Clair tunnel shot and killed his wife before turning the revolver on himself in their home in front of their three children. Jealousy reportedly caused trouble in the marriage.
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Sarnia
Ont
Joseph Boyd
St Clair Tunnel
Ready for the Ring in San Francisco Fight Tonight
San Francisco prepares for the preliminary clash between Young Corbett and Eddie Hanlon as local fans await the championship bid. The bout sets the stage for a potential title tilt with Corbett seeking to cement his rising status against Hanlon’s challenge.
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San Francisco
Den
Young Corbett
Eddie Hanlon
Jocal
Mob Attempts Lynching in Council Bluffs After Assault Claim
A mob of about a thousand gathered at the jail to lynch two colored men, George Williams and Neely Zimmer man, accused of assaulting Mesdames Sanders and Stark. Police fought the mob, Congressman Smith urged dispersal, and Sanders left with his family, the courthouse clearing within half an hour.
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Council Bluffs
George Williams
Neely Zimmerman
Mesdames Sanders
Stark
Congressman Smith
George Sanders
Sanders
Beaupre En Route Home from Colombia on Naval Ship
A. M. Beaupre United States minister in Colombia and Mrs. Beaupre arrived from Cartagena aboard the Olympia and sailed to New York on the Yucatan. Beaupre plans a long postponed leave of absence and believed there would be little chance of trouble between the United States and Colombia.
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Colon
A. M. Beaupre
United States
Colombia
Antioquia
Disbursements by Scrupulous Conscience Reported
Secretary George H. Morgan of the Merchants Exchange received a letter with a $20 bill to square old accounts. Similar letters enclosing $1,320 were sent to the city treasury railroad officials and some citizens last week. The sender remains undisclosed.
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St. Louis, Mo
George H. Morgan
The
Merchants Exchange
Revolutions Reported in San Domingo by Minister Powell
A undated dispatch from Minister Powell to the state department describes revolutions in San Domingo with uprisings at Azua and Barahona and a new provisional government. He notes two revolutions and two governments forming across the north center and south regions.
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Washington
State Department
Powell
San Domingo
Azu
Barahona
Navy expansion planned to strengthen U S forces
Senator Hale, head of naval affairs, states the intention to provide another internal addition to the navy during this session. He says once current authorizations are completed, the United States will possess a stronger navy than any nation except Great Britain.
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Washington
Hale
Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Going After Kratz In Bribery Indictment Case
St Louis December 29 The board orders Chief Desmond to return to Mexico and secure Charles Kratz former city council member wanted for trial on a bribery indictment The Mexican government agrees to hand Kratz over to St Louis police custody.
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St. Louis
Board of Commissioners
Desmond
Mexico
Charles Kratz
Kratz
Walker Killed By Train In Marion
Alfred Haines a 35 year old employee of the Gray iron factory was struck and killed by the south bound passenger train on the C C L road at Lenesty avenue while walking to work in Marion Indiana on December 29.
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Marion
Ind
Alfred Haines
Gray Iron Factory
Rabies Epidemic Warns Richmond Dogs Under Watch
Richmond Indiana health officer warns of an epidemic as five dogs have died from rabies since last Wednesday. Dog owners are urged to closely watch their animals and seek care promptly.
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Richmond
Ind
Engineman Killed In C I & I Brazzl Collision
Dec 29 report from Tangier Indiana states a rear end collision on the Brazil division of the Chicago and Western Illinois railroad between Tangier and West Union. Engineman G H Prescott died and Engineman Bond was seriously injured.
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C. & I. E. Brazzl
Ind
Brazil
Chicago & Western Ilinois
Tangier
West Union
Here
G. H. Prescott
Bond
War updates and industrial curbs in early notes
State department officials weigh the reply to Gen Keyes Colombian minister note. Japanese army orders news restraint on troop movements. Flint glass makers plan a four week shutdown after June to stabilize prices.
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State Department
Ben
Keyes
Porter Fire Threatened Whole Town In Porter Indiana
Fire destroyed Pillman & Osborn livery barn and homes of Frank Winnegar J Olson and E F Pillman in Porter north part of Porter County. Ten horses cremated in the stable. Loss set at 10000 with no insurance. Chesterton averted total ruin with timely aid. Origin of the blaze unknown.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Porter
Pillman & Osborn
Frank Winnegar
J. Olson
EF. Pillman
Chesterton Fire Department
Accidental shooting ends life of Hagge under gun of friend
Henry Hagge of Monticello Indiana was killed when his friend J C Darfle accidentally fired a gun while rabbit hunting. They had walked from Hagge’s home about 200 yards when Hagge shouted there he goes and Darfle turned and fired hitting Hagge in the shoulder. Hagge, 25, left a wife and child and died before medical help could reach him.
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Mr. Hagge
Crossing Tragedy Claims Rural Carrier Bernie Moore
Noblesville Indiana December 20 Bernie Moore a 27 year old rural mail route carrier was struck by a belated passenger train on crossing near Cicero. He rode in a wagon with doors closed and after the train stopped his unconscious body was found on the engine pilot. His injuries are fatal Moore was the son of Sylvanus Moore former representative of Hortonville.
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Noblesville
Ind
Bernie Moore
Cicero
Moore
Sylvanus Moore
Hortonvills
Boy Escapes with Severely Mangled Hand in Barn Accident
In Columbus Indiana Rex Mc Callip eight year old son of Mr and Mrs G E Mc Callip of Orinoco was operating a cornsheller in his father barn when his hand was caught in the knives. His father rushed for help and the boy freed himself by turning the wheel backward with his foot. The injury to his hand was severe.
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Columbus
Ind
Rex McCallip
G. E. McCallip
Orinoco
Death in Induced Explosion Claims Widow in 60s
In Monon Indiana Mrs Mary Z Berry, a widow aged about sixty, died hours after an explosion while attempting to hasten a stove fire with coal oil. Her daughter was injured in the rescue attempt. A son and daughter survive.
Godkins Taken at Last
Marion Ind Dec 29 Fesse Bodkins a young man known for the Blarry Tracey stunt in Grant and nearby counties is jailed in Marion captured by Captains George and Pennock and Patrolman Williams near New Holland Huntington county
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Marion
Ind
Fesse Bodkins
Grant
Ife
George and
Pennock
Williams
New Holland
Huntington County
Infuriated Boy Kills Stepfather in Indianapolis
On December 29 in Indianapolis a Black eighteen year old named Harry Chapman admitted shooting and killing his stepfather Edward Stanhope after witnessing Stanhope strike his mother. Chapman surrendered at a police station, saying he fired a gunshot into Stanhope’s face in a wild rage.
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Indianapolis
Edward Stanhope
Harry Chapman
Chapman
Strikers Leave Mules to Fate at Flat Rock Mines
Flat Rock Missouri December 29. A looming strike involving 600 lead miners endangers 20 mules trapped 400 feet underground. With mines deserted pumps idle and water rising, the animals face drowning unless the dispute is resolved before tonight.
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Flat Rock
Postmaster General Payne Ailing With Severe Coli
Helen W Evarta widow of William M Evarta New York dies at 87. Minneapolis mills ship nearly 100000 barrels of flour for export to Japan. MacArthur returns from Taiwan inspection. Panama constitutional election held Sunday. King Christian of Denmark 14 years at Gent and heads to Copenhagen. Third canal convention of the AAAS at St Louis. US cruiser New York sails from San Francisco to Panama and will be Admiral Glass flagship.
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Payne
Helen W. Evarta
William M. Evarta
New York
Minneapolis Milla
Japan
Macarthur
TawWaitin Islands
Flectiona
Panama
Christian
Danmark
Gintaeden
Austria
Copethagen
American Association For the Advancement of Sciences Ia
St. Tania
United States
San Francisco
Admiral Glass
Stampede at Chicago Coliseum Volunteers of America Dinner
A crowd of about 10 000 packed the Coliseum for the Volunteers of America annual Christmas dinner. Doors were damaged in the rush and 12 officers struggled to restore order. Several women and children were knocked down but none seriously injured as the event emptied of food.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Volunteers of America
Man Attempts Suicide by Shotgun Near Clarkshill
Hee Lafayette Indiana resident Charles Purdue a farm laborer tried to kill himself with a shotgun resting the barrel against his forehead and using his toes to fire it after struggling for half an hour. He fired twice grazing his head and decided to live.
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Hee Lafayette
Charles Purdue
Robert Clark
Clarkshill
Bold Cracksmen Rob Suburban Pennsylvania Rail Line
Two white men with revolvers robbed travelers Saturday night along the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad. They struck Haverford and Strafford, held up a watchman, blew open a railroad station safe, taking about $1,000 in cash and stamps. Police have a good description but no suspects.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Haverford
Strafford
Hair Cutting South to North in China’s Streets
A vivid snapshot of Chinese barbers and their street setups across cities and villages. The article describes a barber’s cabinet, hot water basin, and charcoal furnace, detailing steaming, shaving, facial work, eye cleaning, and intricate instruments, ending with a modest fee for the tenorial services.
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China
Noted Springfield Physician fatally shot before hunt
Springfield Massachusetts December 28 William H A Young a well known physician in the city was shot through the heart by a bullet from a rifle he was loading into his carriage prior to going hunting. Market report.
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Springfield
Mass
Wm. H. A. Young
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Market Report
Wheat shifts at No. 2 red nine cents, corn No. 2 mixed at 41446, oats No. 2 mixed at 876. Cattle steady at 9 dollars 4,505.25, hogs strong at 4,004.95, sheep steady at 2,755.85, lambs steady at 5,005.75.
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Indianapolis
Livestock and grain prices listed from Chicago and New York markets
Market brief shows mixed corn steady No 2 mixed at 42 percent 35, hogs and cattle with varied quotes. Cattle at Chicago slow with quotes around 6.50 to 3.80, hog price ranges include 4.00 to 4.50, New York cattle firm around 4.00, sheep and lambs steady with several bids given.
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Chicago
Russia Reconsidering Demands in Sino-Japanese Talks
St. Petersburg reports say Russia is reviewing disputed matters at Japan's request, delaying reply. Officials view this as a positive sign toward a general settlement scheme, noting conciliatory concessions and potential alternative propositions aligning with Japan's wishes.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Russo Japanese crisis rumor over Russia reply deadline
London reports rumor of Japan demanding Russia answer its last note by January 10 due to fleet movements. Best informed Japanese quarters find no support for the claim amid ongoing uncertainty.
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London
Japan
Russia
Optimistic official view on Japan Russia tensions
Rome on December 29 reports from the far East fuel an optimistic official outlook. There is little belief a conflict will occur soon due to Russia being ill prepared for war and climate factors cited as a deterrent.
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Rome
Far East
Japan
Russia
Getz Brothers Secure Russian Beef Contract
San Francisco reports Getz Brothers & Co. has contracted to supply the Russian government with 3,000,000 pounds of beef. The deal marks a major export order for the firm and signals strong demand in trade relations with Russia.
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San Francisco
Getz Brothers & Co
Appeal for Aid Urges U S Action Over Russian Jewish Massacre Risk
Simon Wolf of B Nai B Rith and United Jewish societies told the State Department an urgent plea to oppose a reported January massacre of Jews in Russia. He met with President Roosevelt after the briefing, and the status of Russian Jewry was discussed.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Simon Wolf
B’nai B’rith
United Jewish Societies
State Department
Wreck Victims Despoiled Near East Paris
Grand Rapids Michigan December 29 Despite precautions by Pere Marquette railroad officials and county officers it is believed many acts of vandalism occurred at the wreck near East Paris Saturday night Ghouls robbed the dead Coroner Hilliker found nothing of value and thinks remains were despoiled during or after the wreck while being moved to the city
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Pere Marquette Railroad
East Paris
Hilliker
Election in St Pierre and Miquelon Re-elects Legasse
In St Johns Newfoundland on December 29 the contest in St Pierre and Miquelon produced the re election of M Legasse by a small majority over M Fromont who is believed to favor annexation of the colony to the United States.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Chamber of Deputies
M. Legasse
M. Fromont
Trey
United States
Harrisburg Man Fatally Stabbed in Quarrel at Duncannon
Jacob Meyers was fatally stabbed by Joseph Curry an Italian laborer during a quarrel near a hotel in Duncannon. Curry fled pursued by townspeople and leaped into the river where he drowned.
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Harrisburg
Jacob Meyers
Joseph Curry
Italan
Duncannon
Curry
Woman Charged With Murder Of Husband In Warren
Mrs Alice Bello Porter is jailed in Warren Arkansas charged with killing her husband John Porter who lived about four miles from town.
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Warren
Ark
Alice Bello Porter
John Porter
Calumpit Fire Destroys 250 Homes in Philippines
A blaze in Calumpit, near Manila, destroyed 250 homes and left several dead. About 1000 residents were rendered homeless by the blaze on December 29.
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Manila
Calumpit
Senator Hanna Returns Home for Rest After Illness
Senator Hanna arrived in Cleveland from New York in a special car on the Lake Shore Western limited, accompanied by his brother L. C. Hanna. He rests easily at home with orders for perfect rest and a week of confinement, and only family members may see him. Delays are expected for conferences on Governor Herrick's state appointments.
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Cleveland,c
Hanna
New York
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Ern Limited
L. C. Hanna
Louisville Gale Strikes City of Louisville and Jeffersontown
A fifty mile per hour gale hit Louisville and a sharp twenty degree temperature drop followed within two hours. A brief blizzard accompanied the storm, making the ferry City of Jeffersonville struggle to shore before docking for the night. Chimneys and show windows were damaged as wreckage and debris scattered.
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Louisville
Jeffersonville
Ind
Thought He Had Been Slighted
Chicago December 26 William Kauffman nephew of George Kauffman fatally shot his cousin Rosa Kauffman and wounded his aunt Mrs Rega Kauffman during a quarrel over Christmas presents He claimed his uncle shorted him on gifts and tried to shoot him The women attempted to intervene and Kauffman shot them both He escaped before arrest
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Chicago
William Kauffman
George Kauffman
Rosa Kauffman
Rega Kauffman
Kauffman
Time of Need Fixes Readiness for Troopships Sherman
Washington orders reach San Francisco officials to ready troopships Sherman and Newport for immediate service. Secrecy is kept on orders and destination, with general belief that ships may move toward Panama.
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San Francisco
Washington
Sherman
Newport
Panama
Inventors Busy as Patent Office Sets Records
Washington Nev reports that the patent office Gazette lists 1,265 patents 1,886 trademarks and 536 design specifications this year, surpassing all prior years as the division reports.
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Washington
Nev
Patent Office
Miners Charged With Vagrancy Released In Telluride
In Telluride Colorado on December 26 striking union miners arrested on vagrancy charges were released and ordered to go to work or leave town. They have not yet complied with the order.
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Telluride
Col
Bryan Briefs in Copenhagen with Crown Prince Visit
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Copenhagen and was granted an audience with Crown Prince Frederick after a long interview. He departed for Berlin last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Nec
William Jennings Bryan
Crown Prince
Frederick
Mr. Bryan
Bertn
Coroner Probes Suspect Death in Allentown
Allentown. Coroner Schierer and Police Chief Eastman investigate the death of Mrs. Agnes Minerva Leiby at the home of William Lader under suspicious circumstances. Coroner holds ex-policeman William Kunkle for inquest. another arrest may follow.
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Allentown
Schierer
Eastman
Agnes Minerva Leiby
William Lader
William Kunkle
Italian Statesman Zanardelli Gravely Ill
Rome reports former Prime Minister Zanardelli in extreme danger with a stomach tumor. Doctors say they have given up hope of recovery and announce the grave condition to the public.
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Rome
Zanardelli
Trains Collide in Snowstorm at 64th Street
In a heavy snow storm a Pennsylvania railroad suburban train crashed into the rear of a Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul freight train at 64th street. Brakeman James Dooley died and four railroad men sustained minor injuries.
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Chicago
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Shee
Ares
Cincinnati
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