Dreyfus Trial Day Delivers Sharp Courtroom Exchanges
Rennes August 24 fourth sitting of the second trial week opened with Penot deposition read. Sandherr notes distorted by defense. Lindlle favorable to Dreyfus. Maurel’s testimony sparked tense exchange with Labori. Mercier and Gonse questioned about secret dossier and Esterhazy, 25,000,000 francs claim. Dreyfus defended, denying confessions and insisting on proofs. Court adjourned at 11:45.
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Will Arrest Esterhazy in England Advances
New York dispatch notes tension around Captain Esterhazy as legal actions loom. Godfrey Cavaignac plans a Dreyfus affair brochure to argue Dreyfus guilt, while Esterhazy faces possible arrest in England and biblically a libel case regarding Sir George Lewis. Labori is noted as indisposed.
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Fragmentary royal naming hints at Prince of Wales claim
A partial OCR fragment references a member of the English royal family identified as the Prince of Wales. The note lacks full context, dates, or clear event details.
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Prince of Wales
Prisoners Tortured in Hidalgo County Texas
A Austin special reports six Mexican prisoners tortured by Hidalgo county officials to extort confessions. Four claim Mexican citizenship and appeal to President Diaz for redress. The case was referred to the Mexican ambassador in Washington, who has begun handling it.
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Transports Valencia Zealandia Sail for San Francisco
Manila August 24 transports Valencia and Zealandia carrying 790 Montana regiment men and 490 men from other units called today for San Francisco as they depart for home.
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Sulu Sultan Accepts American Terms and Land Rights
Manila dispatch reports the sultan of Sulu agrees to US terms, recognizes US sovereignty, and grants Americans land purchase rights. The treaty retains former Spanish ports and allows future openings. The sultan and chiefs receive salaries, with the sultan's mother credited for the settlement's success.
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Matches Go Higher in Price Across Chicago
The Chicago Tribune notes match prices rose 20 to 25 percent in the last 60 days with expectations of another increase before September. Independent makers fought Diamond in earlier months, but Diamond’s purchase of several rivals ended the price war, including the Continent acquired from Edwin Gould.
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Soldiers Drowned in San Mateo River Crossing
Washington Aug 24 General Otis cabled that nine men from Company G Twenty fourth infantry drowned while crossing the San Mateo river on a boat. Names include Sergeant Countee and privates Carter Dean Johnson Jones Russell McMillan Kendall Moody. Also drowned while attempting a rescue were Private Poole of Company H and an unnamed Fourth cavalry member who leaped from the boat in a panic.
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Transvaal tensions stain Mary of Salis voyage
Tandon Aug 24 reports the Mary of Salis spent the day with Queen Victoria amid grave Transvaal unrest. The worsening crisis is linked to the royal visit and the p rier's presence, signaling heightened concern over affairs in the region.
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Money and Bond Market Roundup From New York Trading
New York money market firm at 3 percent with sterling exchange at 4 4 34 and 4.86 for sixty days. Lien certificates quoted at 607 00 percent, silver at 1 16. Bonds show weakness across 2s at 108 percent and other issues around 4s and 5s with coupons.
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Wall Street Opens Higher on Strong Demand and Widespread Buying
New York markets rose at the open on good demand for Americans in London and warnings about St Paul and Northwestern. Northern Pacific rose on liberal buying, with broad strength across bonds. Hogs and cattle supplies and prices shown, with September grain futures advancing and cash corn and oats figures noted.
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Pennsylvania Convention Endorses Quay and GOP Prosperity
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention endorsed Senator Quay, praised McKinney and Governor Stone, and pledged to cut state department expenditures. Speaker Penrose lauded national prosperity under Republican rule, noting increased cotton exports, a booming iron and steel industry, and rising farm prices amid a sustained period of growth.
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