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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
1
A Salt Lake City jewelry firm Wyatt Jewelry House fell to bankruptcy and Weigh of stock. Court approved sale of 25 000 stock to J J Leyson company of Butte for 9 000. Leyson plans to reuse the purchase in Butte, offering deep discounts on the now underpriced stock starting around August 21.
Rennes Aug 18 The Dreyfus court martial resumes as Colonel Picquart testifies at length on the secret dossier. He describes two parts of the dossier with references to documents such as the d Aygnon and Cette Canaille de D, noting forgeries and dubious correspondences with attaches. He argues Esterhazy wrote the key lines and criticizes prior conclusions while urging clearer access to the dossier.
New York dispatch reports Colonel Lohe, head of the mounted gendarmes near the court martial, died suddenly this morning. Anti-Dreyfusite papers blame Dreyfusites for his death, while local accounts headline him as another victim of the vendetta. Rumors say suicide due to press attacks. another theory cites heart trouble.
The trial’s end left Colonel Lohe despondent and ill. He led a platoon at Richmond bridge during the assault on M. Labort and faced harsh criticism for his conduct. Two hours after leaving a court martial session, news of his death emerged amid conflicting accounts of the cause and a note of mystery surrounding the stress from the Dreyfus debates.
Paris reports indicate M Labor’s assailant Glovot was arrested at Dolot Rennes confirms the alleged culprit tied to Maitre Labori’s attack. Police suspect the prisoner may be a lunatic or drunkard seeking attention and his confession could be empty boast. Authorities examine recent movements of the suspect.
The Times dispatch from New York reports Colonel Picquart’s clear and convincing testimony in the Dreyfus court martial. He argues Dreyfus could not access mobilization plans and that others could have obtained bordereau information. His revelations about war plans and document handling impressed the court, though judges remain swayed by earlier generals’ claims. More testimony from Picquart is anticipated.
A World dispatch from New York, dated Aug 18, analyzes the Rennes Dreyfus court martial. Max Nordau calls it a war of savages rather than a quest for truth. He notes American and British reporters abroad grow influenced by biased sentiment, with some correspondence read before publication, suggesting incomplete and selective reporting.
Sir Charles Tupper, after a London stay, speaks as chair of the British Columbia Gold Fields Company where a 20 percent dividend is declared. He favors Canada building a Dawson rail link, arguing arbitration may fail and a railway could boost Klondike trade despite harsh terrain. He anticipates Conservative win in next elections and sails to Montreal on September 7.
Chicago officials ordered traffic stopped on two river bridges and condemned seven others as dangerous after a Calumet river bridge at Ninety-fifth Street fell into the water during repairs. Two tenders were rescued unharmed. Several more bridges were labeled very suspicious or may be closed temporarily as old structures face a $2 million bill for new work with no current funds.
An explosion at the Londes colliery in Glamorgan Shire Wales killed 18 workers and left 20 others in danger. Only five survivors were reported as heroes struggled to aid the trapped and recover bodies, with scenes of grief as families awaited news.
Meridian Mississippi August 18. A week ago Dr Wells near Russell shot and fatally wounded a black man during cattle theft. On Tuesday night two black men tried to assault Wells and one was killed. Another attack on Wells failed last night and white residents issued warnings to negroes fearing further violence.
In Bogota on August 18 General Jorge Holguin the former minister of war was named minister of the treasury General Benjito departs for Quito to serve as Colombian minister in Ecuador and the cabinet reshuffle announced today reflects the transfer of duties.
Bigelow's Imperial Axminsters showcased in a wide range of new designs. Olive green and cream backgrounds feature floral sprays, roses, and rococo motifs with matching borders. Camel hair and green shades present Bokhara style and Turkish patterns with rich colorings and elaborate borders.
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