Jewelry Firm Trouble Spurs Western Sale in Butte
The Wyatt Jewelry House of Salt Lake City went bankrupt and sold $25,000 worth of stock for $9,000 to J. H. Leyson of Butte. Appraisers cut the invoice to $20,000, and the sale sparked what is described as the West’s most successful jewelry sale. Leyson plans to use their share similarly, marking and arranging stock for a sale expected to begin around August 21.
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Wyatt
Salt Lake City
Butte
J. H. Leyson Company
Montana
Utah House
West
J. H. Leyson
Trial of Dreyfus resumes in Rennes amid debates
The Dreyfus trial reopened at 6 30 am with Captain Guignet testifying he remains convinced of the accused's guilt. Major Cuignet, Colonel Jouaust, General Boisdeffre and Colonel Picquart discuss the Esterhazy case, the bordereau, and prior confessions as pressure grows for a parliamentary interpellation in Paris.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Guignet
Ministry of War
General Gonze
Esterhazy
Picquart
Major Cuignet
M. Demange
Jouaust
Gonz
Gong
Esterhagy
Dreyfus Cage
Heterhazy
Hes
Henry
Carvagnac
No Chance of Acquittal in Dreyfus Court Martial
London reports that despite further forgeries disavowals by foreign diplomats and even Colonel Picquart the Rennes court martial appears unlikely to acquit Captain Dreyfus. Observers cite lack of cassation evidence reading and the panel’s presumed independence as reasons for mockery of trial. Advocate Moinard notes bias from Colonel Jouaust toward Picquart and hints Labori may resume leadership of defense amid anticipated sharp cross examination.
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London
Picquar
Rennes
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Advocate Moinard
Maitre Demange
Jouaust
Picquart
Maitre Laborl
M. Demange
Picquart's Incriminating Dreyfus Testimony Shocks Paris
Rennes dispatch reports Colonel Picquart delivered five hours of riveting testimony in the Dreyfus trial. He dismantles charges linking Esterhazy to the bordereau, casting Dreyfus as the wrongly accused officer. Demange’s defense appears passive as Maltre Labori’s would be assassin is noted.
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New York
Rennes
The
Tribune
Dreyfus
Picquart
Esterhagy
Germany
Colonel Picquart
Maitre Demange
Maltre Laborl
Paris Press Comment on Colonel Schneider Telegram
Paris reports quote reactions from Rennes Petit Bleu Rennes correspondent General Morcter protests Forgery claim authenticated by other documents Figaro demands name of source and legitimate acquisition Rapper notes evidentiary use against Dreyfus Mercier Picard Jaures called for investigation Echo de Paris calls foreign maneuvers designed to mislead the court martial and anticipated.
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Paris
Paria
Schneider
Rennes
Petit Bleu
General Morcter
The
Figaro
General Mercier
Dreyfus
Mercier Picard
M. Jaures
Petit Republique
Echo de Paris
Guerin's House Besieged in Paris Blockade
In Paris on August 19 a strict blockade surrounds the Rue de Chabron as authorities begin a siege of the building where M. Guerin and his antileagues have entrenched themselves. Authorities report no immediate breach. The incident marks escalating tension amid the ongoing crisis.
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Paris
Assassin of Labori Surrounded Near Rennes
A Rennes dispatch says the Labori assassin is surrounded and likely to be captured within 48 hours. The hunter’s trail was traced to a farm on the road between the Fougeres road and Servon, en route to Paris, with a sighting of the suspect early Tuesday.
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New York
Jjournal and Advertiser
Rennes
Labori
Fougeres Road
Servon
Paris
Man Seen At Barber Shop Then Traces Found Later
A man was seen at a Servon barber where he obtained a razor to shave. He appeared tired and worn. Satisfactory traces were later found at Chateau Giron, and he is now believed to be moving toward Patis along the road.
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Servon
Chateau Giron
Patis
War Looms as Pretoria Frustrates Peace Efforts
Aug 19 London report says the latest franchise issue failed to slow war moves. Transvaal to move troops to the border and frontier police ordered to stop cattle leaving. Treasury draws gold. Worsley and aides discuss immediate forage and stores. Teestor McDonald delays posting, likely to join Walker’s force in South Africa.
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London
Pretoria
Transvaal
Republic
Lord Worsley
War Office
Littleton
Teestor McDonald
South Africa
Frederick Walker
William Francis Otler
Yaqui Trouble Called Limited Insurrection
A San Diego telegraph from M Marks grand hotel Hermosillo claims Yaqui unrest is exaggerated. He cites an informant stating the insurrection is confined to William and Bocan towns, with forces in place to quell it soon. He says 260 Yaquis remain on large estates and remain peaceful.
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San Diego
Cal
M. Marks
Hermosillo
Sonora
Mexico
Marks
William and
Bocan
Mr. Marks
Andres Camon
Utah Boys Welcomed Home in Grand Parade
Balt Lake Utah Aug 19 Batteries A and Ti Utah artillery arrived from San Francisco at 12 40 today. A large crowd greeted the troops at the depot and escorted them through gaily decorated streets to Calders park where the governor and state officers spoke. Majors R W Young and F A Grant responded and state badges were issued before a luncheon. General W H Penrose was grand marshal as civic and military groups joined in the parade across the city and state.
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Balt Lake
Utah
San Francisco
Calder’s Park
R. W. Young
FA. Grant
W. H. Penrose
Chinese Consul's Appeal Targets American Capitalists
In San Francisco August W iu Yow, China’s consul general, issued an appeal to American capitalists urging the formation of a vast corporation to exploit commercial advantages in China. Ho Yow says the document was not issued officially, but it has sparked diplomatic debate and criticism as reflecting anti European sentiment. Diplomatic circles note strong distrust toward European powers across the Chinese consul's remarks.
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San Francisco
Aug. W
Iu Yow
Unet
Ho Yow
Alm
First Trial Race Set for Newport on Sept ten
Captain Woodbury Kane says the opening trial for the yacht race will be held off Newport September 10. The Newport course chosen to shorten towing to Brice toll and Sandy Hook in case of an accident. The Columbia will move to Bristol to have its steel mast stepped.
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Newport
Woodbury Kane Jd
Bricetol
New York
Sandy Hook
Columbia
Bristol
Navigator Blame Cited After Cable Ship Grounding
Manila Aug 19 A board investigating the grounding of the cable ship Hooker near Corregidor harbor reports the accident occurred in daylight on a reef charted on the map and evidences carelessness by the navigator. If no storm comes, hopes rise to haul off and repair the hull badly torn by the coral reef.
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Manila
Ing
United States
Hooker
Corregidor Harbor
Official casualty list from Puerto Rico hurricane disaster
An official dispatch from Ponce Puerto Rico reports Hurricane San Felipe II damage including 144 dead buried in the city 250 in the countryside 10 drowned at sea and 200 serious hospital cases. Ponce valley is ruined with debris and scattered bodies. Telegraph lines down and stores failing as repairs rush on. Local health leaders note yellow fever and smallpox but see risk contained. Relief is ongoing with food distribution and work programs.
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New York
Ponce
Porto Rico
Ponge
City
Juana Diag
Fond
San Juan
Cames
Board of Health
Ele
United States
Hae
Sim
Alcatde
Atlun Diaz
Large Contributions for Porto Rico Storm Relief
Washington August 1 large donations to Porto Rico storm relief reach the War Department with gifts from President McKinley 250 dollars Vice President Hobart 250 Secretary Root 240 William Harbour of New York 260 August Belmont of New York 500. A letter from the Merchants Association of New York says 16000 has been collected for Porto Rico relief.
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Washington
War Department
McWinley
Hobart
Secrary Root
William Harbour
New York
August Belmont
Merchants’ Association of New York
Porto Bula
Prussian Diet Rejects Enrolment Bill In Lower House
Telegraphic briefs report the Prussian diet’s lower house voting to reject the enrolment bill. Other items note U.S. orders for regiments to Manila, plague in Oporto tied to a storm cargo, Santo Domingo troops defeated at Monte Christi, and a gold certificate exchange call totaling $20,1 800.
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Berlin
Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Uie
Madrid
Oporto
Portugal
India
Cape Haytien
Santo Domingo
Monte Christi
Bigelow Imperial Axminsters display in varied styles
Bigelow's Imperial Axminsters shown in a wide array of new styles. Olive green festooned rose patterns cream backgrounds with pink sprays and rococo designs. Camel hair Bokhara motif praised for rich colorings and matching borders. Other tones include camel, Turkish designs, rich greens, terra cotta, and dark blue borders.
Savonerie High Pile Axminsters Show Rich Parlor Fabrics
Savonerie displays high pile axminsters described as magnificent and beautiful for parlors and reception rooms with back grounds of greens dark royal blue tangy reds Nile green and others noted for richness and design depth.
Morris the celebrated poet artist shows Brussels carpet designs
The advertisement touts Body Brussels carpets by Morris an artist of note offering Egyptian style and characters. It promises durable circular pieces and themed colors green chrome tea colors and brick with various patterns. mentions RBUNDHARK WILTONS suitable for libraries and terra cotta blue ivory pieces.
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Weara
Morris
Brussels
Ubraries
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Babcock & CO
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Harrington
the Hatters
S of Picquart
Chamber of Deputies
Dreyfus Hiot
Guerin
Hennessy’s
Partmeny
Shiely
Denver
Bigelow’s Imperial Axminsters
Savonerie High Pile Axminsters
Body Brussels Carpets
Cece
Japan
China
Tapestry
Butte, Mont
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