Dreyfus Case Opens With Bertillon Evidence On Bordereau
At Rennes the Dreyfus court martial heard witnesses on the bordereau. Esterhazy’s confession was related by Rowland Strong while Gobert testified Esterhazy authored the bordereau. Bertillon presented diagrams and a handwriting test, but spectators doubted his method and he failed to provide a decisive demonstration.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Col. du Paty du Clam
Labori
Jouaust
Rowland Strong
Man
Esterhazy
de Clam
M. Gobett
Bank of France
France
Bordereau
Gobert
Court of Cassation
Lerhary
Bert
Gonse
Bertillon
Dreyfusards
Madam Blanche
Demange
Tenart
Bertilion
Letter From Joubert on Transvaal and England
In New York on Aug 2 lawyer George Van Selecle received a letter from Gen P J Joubert, South African republic commander, defending Transvaal conduct and urging arbitration with England while criticizing British policy and press portrayals.
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New York
George van Selecle
P. J. Jimbert
South African Republic
United States
Republic of America
Transvaal
God
Rider Haggard
England
Canada
Ireland
Mons Ner
Elias Regnault
BE. van der Maarten
Chamberlain
Boer indictment of Chamberlain and Rhodes in 1896 raid
The speaker accuses Chamberlain of collusion with Rhodes in the 1896 Jameson raid and claims this failure haunts him as a pretext for war over Uitlander voting rights. He mocks arbitration and calls for a European neutral to act as arbitrator in the dispute.
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Chamberlain
Rhodes
Jameson
Republic
Hageard
God of
Shamrock Twisted at Midship, Yachting Experts Say
The Tribune reports the Shamrock was twisted in the midship section with towing strain blamed for plates working. An expert noted the hull appears deformed, suggesting port straining if on port tack. Some believe the teak or strain stems from an earlier accident with the Prince of Wales Britannia.
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New York
The
Tribune
Prince of Wales
Britannia
To Organize the Miners
The United Mine Workers of America push to reestablish union presence among anthracite miners after a 20 year collapse. Delegates from Lackawanna Luzerne Columbia Schuylkill and Carbon counties attend a Wilkesbarre convention with John Michell and A B Pearce observing. Mitchell urges following bituminous miners to organize and financial backing for new members on strike in the region is discussed.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
Lackawanna
Lugerne
Columbia
Schuylkill
Carbon
John Michell
Wailed Mine Workers of
Indianapolis
A.B. Pearce
Mr. Mitchell
Te 5
United Mine Workers
South Dakota Plan for Soldier Aid Puts Session on Hold
Yankton dispatch says most legislators favor a special session to raise funds for soldier support. Forty members have not yet replied while a committee met Governor Lee at Vermilion and discussed funding options. He backs private subscription but will decide by Saturday morning.
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Chinian. Ang
Times-Herald
Yankton
D. D
Gazette
Lee
Vermilion
President McKinley Arrives in Long Branch for Norfolk Tour
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Long Branch New Jersey from Platteburg at 7 40 this morning to a warmly welcomed crowd. They acknowledged the cheering repeatedly as they were escorted to Normanhurst residence by a reception committee. The party plans to review the military journal this afternoon.
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Long Branch
N. J
Mckinley
Platteburg
Hobart
Normanhurst
Norwood
Transport Ohio Arrives Washington From San Francisco
The transport Ohio arrived in Washington with no penalties noted. It sailed from San Francisco on July 26 carrying Companies C and L of the Nineteenth Infantry and recruits totaling 726 men.
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Washington
Ohio
OTIS
San Franchero
Severe fighting near Monte Christi in Santo Domingo
Severe fighting occurred yesterday and Wednesday near Monte Christi between revolutionary and government forces. The revolutionaries reportedly gained momentum as reinforcements arrived, while the government troops suffered only light losses due to their advantageous positions.
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Cap. Haytien
Monte Christi
Santo Domingo
sveTiMent
Revelutionists
Jos
O E
Mrs Hearst Denies Claim on Homestake Mine Interest
Mrs Phoebe Hearst of San Francisco denies a statement issued from Deadwood South Dakota claiming she intends to sell her interest in the Homestake mine The denial aims to counter a rumor affecting holdings and mining interests with no further details provided.
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San Francisco
Phoebe Hearst
Deadwood
Homestake
Peace Efforts and Manila Arrival Stir Area News
London reports via Labuan that unrest dominates Manila with American control limited to a 15 mile radius around the city. Insurgent lines hold nine mile zones near Joso and a small radius around Cebu as Filipinos govern the rest. The Saturnus crew is said to have been killed after the steamer, under the American flag, was beached and burned on August 2.
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London
Labuan
Reuter Telegraph
Manila
Joso
Cebu
Saturnus
Compania Maritima
San Ferenando
Governing Philippines Debate Echoes Across Indiana Assembly
A Shelbyville address by George B. Adams argues for continued U S governance of the Philippines to secure order and eventual self government. He asserts independence would come only after villagers towns and parishes form a united federal republic under the American flag.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Shelbyville
Ind
Philippines
United States
Aguinside
George B. Adams
Lithia Springs
Adame
Bis
Phose
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Adams
Unite States
Spain
Adama
Mag
Aquinno
Manila
Mibvois
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