08 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1899
Page
1
The article portrays Alfred Dreyfus as plagued by anxieties and harassed by ominous premonitions. It notes a defiant posture amid political pressure, with attention on his cautious public appearance and guarded statements.
In Rennes on August 8 the court martial began at 8:30 for secret dossier review. The dossier weighs about 500 pounds and was brought in by two men. The session ended at noon as about 400 spectators waited quietly for Dreyfus's exit from the lycee.
President McKinley and Chief Justice Root held a lengthy discussion at Champlain last night. The talks focused on ongoing policy matters and potential future cooperation between the executive and judicial branches in resolving pressing national issues.
Secretary of War Root arrived at the Champlain hotel and conferred with President McKinley until late at night. A morning walk with Frank A. Munsey and Deacon White preceded another conference this afternoon. The president and Mrs McKinley will remain through September 2 as Mrs McKinley’s health improves. The weather is cool.
General Brooke arrives in Cuba amid broad public debate and criticism. The veteran officer faces strong opinions over strategy and leadership as missions proceed.
Washington reports rising official criticism of General Brooke and his Cuba administration. Authorities face pressure to accelerate the establishment of civil government as unrest over methods persists.
McArthur orders the Macabees to leave San Fernando. Residents report forced evacuation or expulsion by authorities as tensions rise in the border region.
A shipment described as a shot was sent from San Francisco to Japan last Saturday. The brief item notes the dispatch of a single-shot item with no further details on origin, recipient, or purpose.
General McArthur orders natives who do not own property from San Fernando, saying Macabbees plotted to massacre the garrison and burn the city. Banished families depart with women and children as rebels cut Calamba to Taguig cable. note on islandwide purge to prevent insurgents posing as amigos. The Pekin carries 324,440 pounds of shot to Japan, plus pig and sheet lead, sparking speculation it could reach Aguinaldo’s forces.
Ex Governor W Y Atkinson of Georgia died at 9 15 this morning after about ten days with typhoid dysentery. He had served as governor from 1894 at age 39 after six years in the state house, where he was speaker. He defeated General Clement A Evans in his first bid for the governorship.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor backs a boycott as the street car men in Cleveland face a contentious strike. He denounces city companies for recruiting workers nationwide and argues the men are justified in resisting.
Several thousand delegates and visitors attend the annual state convention of the Catholic Benevolent Legion in LaPorte. President Edward J. Twomey of Logansport presides at the opening with Rev. John Cavannaugh of Notre Dame University slated to deliver the sermon.
General Otis notes a three day typhoon halting bay work. The transport Pennsylvania heads to Iloilo Cebu and Jolo. Sherman with Minnesota South Dakota and discharged men sails to San Francisco. Valencia and Zealandia, cargo ships, depart with Montana and discharged men after ten days of good weather. Corbin expects land operations along the south shore of Linguna de Bay after last week’s disruption from Los Banas.
Franklin Ky Aug 8 The anti Goebel Democrats prepare to counter Bryan speeches by inviting outside speakers to boost the anti Goebel ticket Ex Governor John P Altgeld is sought to speak in Kentucky Also Ulric Sloane of Ohio may be invited to join the campaign effort
Aguinaldo in Tarlac issues a formal appeal to foreign governments urging recognition of Philippine independence. He argues Spain lost sovereignty before the 1898 peace treaty and cites 7000 Spanish prisoners as proof, noting Dewey’s assurances and U.S. support through American consuls.
Chicago Aug 8. Questions of great importance to the Roman Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America will be discussed at its 29th annual convention opening in Studebaker Hall tomorrow for a three day session. The temperance movement in all its phases will be discussed and plans for substitutes for the saloon will be considered.
Ex Senator Mills sold part of his oil land farm near Corsicana to the Standard Oil company for 342000. The deal includes several productive wells while Mills keeps a large portion of the farm with many oil wells continuing to yield substantial revenue.
Lyons reports Senator Hanna has left Aix Les Bains for Geneva. His health is greatly improved and he will remain in Switzerland for two weeks.
Toledo O August 8 crowds fill the city for a week long carnival. The event centers at the large armory and adjacent grounds hosting booths for theatrical exhibitions concerts and various entertainments.
President Rich of the southern Mormon headquarters left for Frankfort to meet Governor Bradley and seek protection for Mormon elders. Four outrages were reported from Bell and Carter counties with elders driven from the area. The church offers a $500 reward for each mob ringleader.
Twelve cases under treatment in Havana today with four in Tescornia across the bay where government warehouses lie. General Jiminez is expected to depart for San Domingo on Thursday.
The body of Frank Duval of Company F Colorado volunteers who died of wounds on the way home arrived in Leadville. A soldiers burial is planned with Rough Riders and local militia providing participation in services next Sunday.
Military authorities report that by noon all soldiers will have left Cleveland. Two Columbus troops members are ill but not seriously. Ambulances are on standby in Columbus as the troops departed at 10 30 o clock.
In New York on August 8 there are no indications of an agreement with striking workers. The Sun and its rival papers show no movement toward settlement as the labor dispute remains unresolved and the strikers vow to endure until a total victory.
There are more than twenty smallpox cases in Stonega and three deaths in the last two days. The outbreak has reached Gladstone Gap with at least one reported case there.
Edwin D. Heidler was hanged at 10 18 am in Erie for the May 10 1896 murder of his brother in law over the estate left by Heidler's wife Kreider served as executor.
Muster out notices from San Francisco announce the Nebraska regiment will be discharged August 23 and the Tenth Pennsylvania will follow August 24.
Denver Aug 8 P J Flynn of this city was today appointed general freight agent and traffic manager of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad of New York.
The southbound Los Angeles express leaving San Francisco at 5:30 last evening wrecked at Dos Palos near Merced early this morning. Engineer Ford and Fireman Wood were badly scalded and died soon after. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture calls reports that grasshoppers are destroying crops in Kansas a libel on the sunflower state. He says he has heard from every township and notes grasshoppers are reported in only six of them.
Two hundred volunteers depart tonight aboard the steamer Jalisco for Guaymas to join the Yaqui river fight. The vessel carries a single battle gun and a large assault by Yaquis is anticipated at the river mouth. An engagement is expected by Thursday. the reporter plans to witness it from the steamer.
New York on August 8 reports copper at 18.50, silver at 60 1 4, and lead at 4.35 per unit.
Oliver Lee and James Gilliland were bailed at $20 000 by Judge Parker and released from Alamogordo jail yesterday. Reports say Governor Otero helped secure their release, signaling his growing influence over territory politics amid statehood expectations for New Mexico.
Early yesterday two ladies in a buggy on El Paso street collided with a boy riding a bicycle. A bystander carried the injured youth into a nearby store before the buggy left with the boy. Names and extent of injuries could not be learned.
Star baseball players Wallie Walker Phatty Evans Cye Young and George Brown leave this morning for Alamogordo to join the Cyclone bar ber shop workers and to play in the Alamogordo team at the Albuquerque fair tournament. Brown recently took a job at a government Indian school and will work in the shops while the others balance baseball duties. The group plans to accompany the Alamogordo team to Albuquerque for the tournament.
Justice Spencer's Court records Delfino Dominguez pleading guilty to disturbing the peace and paying a one dollar fine with costs totaling fifteen dollars. Herrera pleads not guilty to the same charge and the court imposes one dollar fine and costs totaling eight dollars and eighty cents.
A marriage license was issued today to Clemente Holguin and Luz Casas. The record notes their intention to wed and formalizes the civil permission for the ceremony.
Heavy rains across the Sacramento mountains washed out the Alamogordo and Sacramento railway near Toboggan cutting traffic. A cloudburst unleashed a torrent that swept debris, four dead draft horses and household effects downstream. Passengers were stranded, then transported by wagon to Cloudcroft. Farmland suffered crop losses and destroyed sheds and small houses.
Extradi tion efforts pursue John Keeton held in Juarez for an American train hold up in Cole man that killed a fireman. Judge A M Walthall expects good odds for extradition barring treaty date conflict. Mexican consul promised a decision early this week. Governor Sayers urged federal intercession amid likely mutual policy between the two governments.
Aug Smith arrested for drunkenness and fined one dollar. Ezpirsion Esteban cited as a vagrant. case dismissed. Pancho Ferrarez arrested yesterday for reckless driving. to be tried this afternoon by the recover.
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