Dreyfus Court Opens as Small Crowd Gathers
Rennes August 8 police kept exact routine at the Lycee for the opening of Captain Dreyfus trial though fewer than 100 spectators watched. Dreyfus entered at 6 15 amid similar precautions while Maitre Labore and Demange arrived. The secret dossier remains under guard in a strong box as General Chanoine and officials brief judges. The sitting adjourned at 11 45 with a calmer day than yesterday and more people hoped for a glimpse of Dreyfus.
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Rennes
Lycee
Dreyfus
Maitre Labore
Maitre Demange
General Chanoine
Chanoine
M. Paleogue
Foreign Office
M. Chanoine
Dreyfus Case: Key Counsel Predicts Victory
New York dispatch from Rennes reports Maitre Laborie predicting Dreyfus will be acquitted. He says judges are convinced of innocence, while Colonel Jonaust fears appearing biased. Laborie notes delays, secret dossiers, and heightened security around Madame Dreyfus.
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New York
Rennes
Maitre Laborie
Dreyfus
Jonaust
Laborie
Madame Dreyfus
Demange
War Department
Carriere
First Day's Hearing in Dreyfus Trial Described by Tribune
The Rennes Tribune reports a drawn first day as both sides fail to gain ground. Demange and Laborie regret missing witnesses du Paty de Clan and Esierhazy. Observers note Dreyfus shows calm dignity while court theatrics hint at prolonged proceedings.
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New York
Tribune
Rennes
Dreyfue
Maitre Demange
Maitre Laborie
du Paty de Clan
Esierhazy
Lyseem
Dreyfus
Mercier
Corneley
Figaro
Court of Cassation
Jouaust
Bordereau
Can't Stop Laughing. Man Laughs in County Hospital Clinic
Chicago August 8 An odd clinic will study Julius Mattas of West Eighteenth street who laughs non stop after an episode last night. Doctors suspect poisoning or swallowed substance as reason though he remains unconscious early this morning. Local police assisted him to the hospital as his mirth continued unceasingly.
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Chicago
Julius Mate Tas
West Eighteenth Street
Mattas
Load of Recuits Delayed for Transport to Manila
The Morgan City transport voyage with a load of recruits is postponed from today to Thursday for alterations. The St. Paul will carry about 150 recruits from the Presidio to Seattle for the 34 cavalry under First Lieut Andrew F Williams who will command and serve as quartermaster and commissary. After loading, the St. Paul sails to Manila. The Siam will be ready to sail on the 15th and the Senator with troops around the same time.
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Morgan City
St. Paul
Seattle
Presidio
Andrew F. Williame
Beattle
Paul
Manila
Siam
No War Expected Amid Arbitration Talks
Joseph H Choate United States ambassador to Britain spoke in London on August to a representative of the Associated Crees in response to Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s wartime arbitration speech. He affirmed there will be no war and that negotiations progress slowly with no current status details available.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United Stats
Gregm Briain
Mfviems
Associ Qd Crees
Wilfred Laurier
Choate
Montana Boys Set To Sail Home Soon
Washington reports General Otis notes three days of typhoon delay hindering bay work. Transport Pennsylvania to leave Hailo Cebu tonight, Sheridan with Minnesotas and others sails to San Francisco on the 11th. Valencia and anchor, when ready, depart with Montana troops and discharged men. Coal loading at Nagasaki suggested to ease transit.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Bay
Pennsylvania
Hailo
Cebu
Sheridan
San Francisco
Valencia
Nagasaki
Prospectors From Klondike Return After Fatal Porcupine Trek
Arrivals by the steamer Rosalie report John F. Robertson and 11 prospectors who left for Dawson City to explore the Porcupine river basin a year ago. They returned to the Klondike in poor condition on July 22 aboard the Saint Marie after abandoning Dawson following rumors of rich finds. Their leader disappeared amid a search for the miner’s supposed strike, the party spent winter on a whaler, and a Chicago group led by Scott Mason is feared lost after Arctic shores sighting.
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B. C
Rosalie
John F. Robertson
Dawson City
Porcupine River
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Dawson
Saint Marie
Porcupine
Robertsan
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Eldorado
Scott Mason
Arctic
Robertson
Van Wyck Boom Conference Reported At Saratoga
A Saratoga dispatch says Joseph J. Willett of Alabama, leader of Southern supporters for Augustus Van Wyck, telegraphed he is delayed by legal business and cannot join until August. A Grand Union hotel meeting included Hurty, Bree, Dubignon, Walker, Clark, Dickson, Dick Tight, and James Shevlin. no Tammany members attended. The Van Wyck group plans a larger conference when Willett arrives.
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Tribune
Saratoga
Joseph JL Willett
Alabama
Augustus van Wryck
Anniston
Ala
Grand Union Hotel
Augustus van Wyck
William J. Hurrity
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Aguinaldo Address and Recognition Debate
Aguinaldo and associates seek formal recognition from foreign powers but officials doubt its impact. The state department dismisses fears that China recognizing the Filipino entity will alter policy. China’s actions are described as driven by domestic export bans on horses for ponies and reflect internal constraints.
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Aug
Aguinaldo
Mont Wim
State Department
China
Manila
Ger
Recognition sought for refitag independence in Manila appeal
A document dated July 27 in Tarlac and signed by Buenramwihio appeals to powers for recognition of reftigang independence. The appeal has been received by all foreign consuls in Manila.
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Seunaide
Tarlac
Buenramwihio
Manila
Filipinos argue sovereignty of islands questioned by treaty
The Filipinos contend Spain had conquered sovereignty before the treaty of Paris and thus could not cede the islands to the United States. They cite 7,000 Spanish prisoners captured with the army as proof of Spain’s lost hold and urge powers to push Washington to end the unjust war.
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Paris
United States
Washington
Militia Withdrawn From Cleveland Over Streetcar Strike
The last militia company left Cleveland today as authorities see little chance of further trouble tied to the street car strike. The boycott fight by merchants undermines its effectiveness, and in a couple of days the action may fade. Bik Consolidated still runs its lines with non union men and crowded cars amid the dispute.
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Bik Consolidated
Perjury Charge Circles Court Over Dreyfus Case
Paris reports grave contradictions of General Mercier and former president Casimir Perley before the court of cassation. Dreyfus defense counsel reportedly plans a dramatic coup to charge Mereler or Perler with perjury as depositions are presented to the court martial, prompting an immediate arrest in the witness box.
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Paris
Sas
Mercier
Casimir Perley
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Mereler
Perler
Cyclone damages Guadalooupe villages and ships
A cyclone swept Guadaloupe from La Pointe a Pit Voe to inland areas, demolishing some houses and blowing off roofs. Boats were wrecked and sunk, communications with the interior were interrupted, and plantations suffered heavy losses though no fatalities were reported.
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Port de France
Martinique
la Pointe A Pitvoe
Guadaloupe
Telegraphic Briefs from Various Cities Across the Globe
Brief notices report troop movements from Fort Sheridan to Seattle and Manila via Honolulu, plus dispatches on a Kentucky business fire, a Red Star ship quarantine for smallpox near Antwerp, a special envoy from Italy examining Italian incidents, a fatal train wreck in Los Angeles area, a ferry accident in Maine, coroner findings, currency and commodity rates in New York, and stock market firming then dulling after London trends. The items name locations, dates, and notable events without sensational detail.
Butte Dress Goods Sale Slashes Prices
Women in Butte praise textures in the Dress Goods Department this summer though many have not yet examined the rich fabrics. Sales in high class goods rose, yet remaining stock remains on shelves. To close out fast, prices are cut to half, with choice fabrics made up in any style for next to nothing.
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Butte
Dresses laid Up For 10 Dollars Each Offer
Offer to keep staff busy during slack season. Half price on goods with $10 finish, selection includes Black Open Mesh Grenadines, silk striped Grenadines, all silk grenadines, cotton blends, wool crepes, linen textures, and woven lace effects. Emphasis on imported, first class items in blue, green, brown, and gray tones.
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Nick
Nove Ellies
Sone
Hand Painted Opal Novelties Bargain Table Offer
An advertisement promotes a bargain table in a basement bar week, offering hand painted opal novelties at deep discounts. It highlights opal trays and plates sold at fractions of their regular prices with quantities described as plentiful.
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