Dreyfus Case Debates and Labour Brotherhood Meet
The article recounts court proceedings in the Dreyfus case with witnesses and defence appeals, describing testimony by ex-Minister Guerin and General Mercier, the cabinet's unanimous decision to prosecute, and Dreyfus’s emotional reply. It also notes a railway workers’ brotherhood gathering in Springfield with delegates from multiple states, discussing federation, labor relations, and a reception hosted by Gov. Tanner.
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Dreyfus
Guerin
General Mercier
Mercier
Bordereau
Kabreon
Wrercier
M. Guerin
M. Hanotaux
Reyfus
Dreyfus Trial Testimony Shows No Mercy Asked
Gen Roget and M Lebon testify on the Dreyfus case. Roget argues guilt with no mercy, while Lebon defends the harsh treatment as justified, noting Esterhazy’s confession doubts and the prosecution’s posture. Mme Henry recounts her husband’s forged act to shield the army.
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M. Lebon
Dreyfus
Diablo
Zebon
Mme. Henry
Henry
Pica@uart
Roget
Esterhazy
Bordereau
Jail Delivery In Illinois A Bold Prison Break
In Petersburg Illinois yesterday an unknown man overpowered the jail turnkey at Menard county jail and freed George Hinds a pickpocket and John Brown of Athens serving six months for brass theft. Hinds was recaptured but Brown and the associate escaped. The turnkey was found beaten by a pool of blood by Sheriff O'Dell’s daughter.
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Petersburg
Ill
Menard County
George Hinds
John Brown
Athens
Hinds
Brown
O’dell
Baseball scores from Chicago leagues August day
Yesterday's League results list multiple games with final scores. Washington defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 5 in Washington. Philadelphia beat St Louis 9 to 4. Boston swept Louisville 12 to 3 after a 5 to 3 opener. Brooklyn crushed Cleveland 13 to 2. New York beat Cincinnati 7 to 2. Baltimore defeated Chicago 6 to 1. Western League saw Minneapolis–St Paul 12 to 0. Indianapolis 5, Detroit 4. Grand Rapids 9, Buffalo 0.
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Chicago
Washington
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Louisville
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Buffalo
Gentry Wins the Pacing Race at Rochester Drive
Rochester N Y August 17 The little pay stallion John R Gentry remains king of the girt harness racers In the Rochester Driving park yesterday three top pacing stallions John R Gentry Joe Patchen and Searchlight competed for supremacy Gentry won in one two order with Searchlight second in the first heat and third in the second time 2 08 2 04
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Gentry
Rochester
N. Y
John R. Gentry
Rochester Driving Park
John R, Gentry
Joe Patchen
Searchlight
Delegation Of Express Drivers Seeks AFL Charter
A delegation from Chicago Peoria and Quincy arrived in Springfield Illinois and met with A G Hinman state organizer of the American Federation of Labor. They will apply for a charter from the Federation of Labor and organizers will visit every city in the state seeking organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Chicago
Peoria
Quincy
A. G. Hinman
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Forced into Bankruptcy in Illinois Farm Implement Dealer
Papers filed in U.S. court show Ballance & Co. of Peoria in voluntary bankruptcy. Complainants include Citizens National Bank of Mansfield, Winnebago National Bank of Rockford, and Richland Buggy Company of Mansfield.
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Peoria
Ills
Ballance & Co
United States
Citizens’ National Bank
Mansfield, C
Winnebago National Bank
Rockford
Richland Buggy Company
Mansfield
Star Pointer In Race For 4000 Dollar Purse
W J White signs to start Star Pointer in a match race at Empire City with 4000 dollar purse in September entries limited to Joe Patchen John R Gentry Searchlight and Star Pointer.
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Star Pointer
Cleveland
W. J. White
Tomas
Empire City
New York
Joe Patchen
John R. Gentry
Searchlight
Fire destroys Jamestown factories in massive blaze
Jamestown N Y Aug 17 wire reports a blaze last night caused over 250000 in damage destroying the Jamestown Cane Seat Chair factory Swanson Bros Every Stable Jamestown Ax company factory and severely damaging several other buildings including the Brooklyn Klouring mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
Swanson Bros
Jamestown Ax Company
Brooklyn Klouring
Elizabeth Byers Nellie Duke Mamie Kelly Receive White Veil
In Big Rapids on August 17 three women from different cities were veiled at Mercy hospital. Elizabeth Byers of Sheboygan Nellie Duke of West Bay City and Mamie Kelly a noted Big Rapids resident received the white veil in a ceremony held Wednesday.
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Big Rapids
Mich
Elizabeth Byers
Sheboygan
Nellie Duke
West Bay City
Mamie Kelly
Mercy Hospital
Colorado Troops Rouch Home Return Through Golden Gate
The US transport Warren carrying the Colorado regiment crossed the Golden Gate at 6 o'clock last evening, delivering troops home to San Francisco after their voyage.
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Colorado
San Francisco
United States
Warren
Golden Gate
Governor and Third Infantry Review at Camp Lincoln
Springfield dispatch notes Governor Tanner and party arriving from a seven week western trip. The Third Infantry under Colonel Vischer, in full dress, escorted to the Governor’s Mansion where they were reviewed and entertained. Governor Tanner plans a September return west and a Governor’s Day review at Camp Lincoln. Relief orders send Company C of the Fifth Infantry I N G and Company D of the Fourth Infantry to Carterville and back to Springfield to join the regiment.
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Springfield
Fis
Tanner
West
Northcott
J. Mack Tanner
Hird Infantry
Vischer
Camp Lincoln
Anner
Clendenin
Morgan
Armstrong
Governor Backed by Troops at Carterville Mines
Springfield Aug 17 Gov Tanner in Carterville met Sam T Brush manager of St Louis and Big Muddy Coal Co mines. With Col Bennett Captain Barton and Adjutant General Reece present they said keeping soldiers there was necessary and federal authorities would not be asked to patrol the state while militia remains in power.
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Springfield
Ills
Sam T. Brush
St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal Company
Carterville
Tanner
Associated Press
Brush
Bennett
Barton
Carbondale Company
Reece
United States
Fire Destroys Half Block in Greenville Ills
A blaze starting likely from a cigarette destroyed half a block on the west side of the square in Greenville. It wiped out Peter Hentz’s livery stable and spread to Chaffee’s building housing Reed’s barber shop and Gunn’s restaurant, De Mouten’s photograph gallery, and Holde ner’s jewelry store. Losses include De Mouten 2500 on building and 2000 stock, Grafe building 1000, others about 1000 each. jewelry stock and saloon stock spilled into the street. Sibley’s brick barn valued 500 also burned. no insurance on several structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Ills
Peter Hentz
George D. Chaffee
Shelbyville
George Reed
Gunn
Ed de Mouten
Harry Sibley
Las Vegas
N. M
State health board wins skirmish against Dowle church
In Chicago on August 17 the state board of health won a preliminary skirmish in its war against Dr Dowle and his Christian Catholic church. Justice Everett fined Mrs Henrikka Bratsch 100 dollars and costs for practicing medicine without a license after she treated Mrs Annetta Flanders who died under Dowle's divine healing method.
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Chicago
State Board of Health
Morgan and Boman Held on Mine Interference Charge
Ebenezer Morgan and Roy Boman of Murphysboro faced Judge Allen after being charged with violating Judge Aten’s order restraining interference with the St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal company mine at Carterville and with assaulting Sam T. Hrush, the mine’s general manager. They were bonded at $1,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprintfgeld
Ill
Ebenezer Morgan
Roy Boman
Murphysboro
Aten
St. Louis
Famous English swords exhibited at the Tower of London
The article surveys notable swords at the Tower of London including the sword of state, Curtana the sword of mercy, and two justice swords. It notes the lord mayor's sword as a lasting medieval ritual item and describes swords given as civic honors to figures such as Lord Napier Lord Clyde Lord Wolseley Wellington and the Prussian Blooher.
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Tower of London
London Tower
Ogier the Dane
London
Lord Napier
Lord Clyde
Lord Wolseley
Wellington
London Standard
Three Spectres Threaten Baby Life Cholera Infantum Dysentery
Doctor claims Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry conquers cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea in infants. Presents as a staple medical remedy promising reliable relief from common infant illnesses.
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Fowler
Hook Tide Festival Recall From Easter Tradition
A fortnight after Easter the English once observed Hook tide in which women roamed city streets with cards and held men they met until those men paid their release with small sums of money.
Free medical advice from Dr Pierce in Buffalo NY offered
Chronic disease patients are invited to consult Dr Pierce free of charge via letter. For over thirty years he has led a staff of specialists at the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo. The offer stresses privacy, promises high cure rates, and notes extensive treatment of women. Lake Bluff summer meeting appears with North Western Line excursion discounts through August 31.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N.yaby
Jnvalid’s Hotel and Surgical Institute
N.Y
Price
de. Pierce
Wora's Dispensary Medical Association
Troops Take Angeles as Ota Advances in Philippines
After dawn the Twelfth Infantry moved from Calulut along the railway with Captain Evans and Captain Wood deploying flanks while artillery held the track. Filipino defenders, intrenched near Angeles, attacked with heavy volleys but were driven back toward the town. An accompanying Manila Times reporter was wounded in the hand. one American officer suffered a facial wound amid intense heat and fatigue.
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Ota
Filspiny Revets
Manila
Calulut
Evans
Wood
Angeles
Galutut
Smith
Manila Times
Colonel Smith
Dayton murderer Bruno Kirves executed by electricity
Bruno Kirves, condemned for murder, was executed by electric chair at the Ohio Penitentiary annex in Columbus this morning at 12:21. He remained composed to the end and quipped that it would be sweet to live, but he was prepared to die. The procedure was reported as without incident and very successful.
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Trobe’ Pilgante
Dreyfus
Jourust
Hym Prify
Torry
Crv Hoget
Dreyfis
Srak
Pace
Columbus
Bruno Kirves
Dayton
Ohio Penitentiary
Railroad License Granted for St. Louis to Collinsville Line
Springfield, Aug 17 The St. Louis Collinsville and Eastern Railroad Company received a state license to build a line from East St. Louis to Collinsville and from Venice to Collinsville.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago Markets Report Wheat and Corn Prices and Livestock
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat and corn ranges for September, December, and May futures, with oats, rye, and barley also listed. Livestock prices cover hogs, cattle, and sheep with receipts estimates and bid ranges, alongside produce prices for butter eggs and poultry. Milwaukee grain prices round out the regional market snapshot.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Texas
Milwaukee
Feathery superstition ends with a warning birds
A Philadelphia Times note recalls the peacock feather belief extending to all birds. A landlady refuses a girl’s request to buy a pair of pigeons, warning that giving or selling a feathered creature can bring trouble between people, so she won’t part with them.
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Philadelphia Times
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for shoes and gloves
A customer praises Allen's Foot-Ease for gloves and hands, noting it absorbs perspiration and preserves gloves. The paste helps break in new shoes, keeps feet cool and comfortable, and is urged to physicians for purity. Sold in drug and shoe stores at 25 cents with free samples from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Adress Allen S. Omlsted
le Roy, N. Y
Lake Bluff Summer Meetings Excursion Tickets Offer
Excursion tickets from points in Illinois to Lake Bluff and return at low rates through August 27 with limited return until August 28, inclusive. Applies to Agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Lake Bluff
North-Western
Illinois
Chicago & North-Western Railway
North-Western Line
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Locations for business in farming villages offer growth
Opportunities overlooked in small farming communities invite capital to locate General Merchandise Hardware Blacksmiths Lumber yards and staples nearby. W J Teed Industrial Agent Chicago Great Western advises on locations while C M & St P Ry sells harvest excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates August 1 15 September 5 19 through agent J B Swear.
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W. J. Teed
Chicago
Great Western R’y
Endicott
St. Paul Minn
J. B. Swear
Race Meeting at Nutwood Driving Park
Race meeting at Nutwood Driving Park in Dubuque Iowa runs August 28 to September 2 1899. Chicago Great Western Ry offers a round trip fare from all line stations with purses and famed horses expected to attract many attendees. Tickets on sale from August 27 good to September 4 inquire through any CGW agent or F H Lord at 118 Adams St Chicago.
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Nutwood Driving Park
Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Ry
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
War Album promotional notice for panorama book
An advertisement touts Spanish American War Panorama and Greater America as a panoramic war book. It highlights scenes of officers, troops, hospital life, Red Cross heroines, Havana and Santiago street views, and recruitment to skirmish life. The album measures 5x8 inches, costs 12 cents postage, and is available via Warren J. Lynon of the Big Four Route Cincinnati with limited edition. Order instructions and mailing details included.
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America
Red Cross
Havana
Santiago
Uncle Sam
United States
Canada
Mexico
Big Four
Warren J. Lynon
Big Four Rout
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheap Rates for Homeseekers in Southern Territory
The Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays through October to Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus 2 for the round trip, valid 21 days from sale. For details contact Ws H Tayzog AGA Louisville and J C Beam Jr NWA Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
H Tayzog
A.G. P
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
Adams St
Chicago
Ills
Chicago Great Western Sells Excursion Tickets for Picnic
The Chicago Great Western will sell excursion tickets for the old settlers' picnic at Byron Tl on August 24. Round trip fare is 76 cents and tickets are valid for return until August 25. Tickets go on sale August 24, with further information available from any agent at Lease Route.
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Chicago Great Western
Byron
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