Dreyfus Sentenced Ten Years in Fortress
The Dreyfus court martial convicts him to ten years in a fortress though opinions differ on whether the previous five years of solitary imprisonment on Devil's Island will count. Dreyfus believes the five years already served offset the new term and expects release by October 15. His supporters seek revision while he endures the verdict with notable composure.
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France
Dreyfus
Demange
Col. Jourist
Coupois
Devil's Island
Labori
Mme. Dreyfus
Mathieu Dreyfus
Paris
Court of Revision
M. Labori
Boycott Seen for Paris Exposition Over Dreyfus Verdict
Reports from around the world indicate a general boycott of the Paris exposition in response to the Dreyfus case verdict. Germany is expected to spearhead condemnation of France amid exhibitions already scheduled and buildings under construction.
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Dreyfus
Germany
Possible boycott sinks planned big fair
The piece reports a widespread expectation that governments and exhibitors may drop plans for a major fair. It notes a Rennes court ruling drawing London denunciations and a general boycott call by lending papers from Russia, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, and others. In the United States, France awaits visitors while Dreyfus court martial verdict sparks sharp criticism in New York and Chicago.
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London
Rennes Court
Russia
Germany
Austria
Italy
Hungary
United States
France
New York
Dreyfus
Chicago
Dewey Sails for Home as Olympia Leaves Gibraltar
The Olympia, Dewey's flagship, sails from Gibraltar bound for New York. The British guardship Devastation plays music as the cruiser exits, with "God Save the Queen" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" heard from aboard. United States Consul Sprague and Captain Littlefield of the British navy depart after last visits.
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Olympia
Gibraltar
New York
Columbia
Dewey
Gibraltar Bay
Mole
United States
Sprague
Captain Littlefield
Chicago Business Rise and Market Outlook Amid Mixed Trading
Chicago correspondence reports ongoing business improvement with rising railroad earnings bank clearings and strong trade activity. Prices remain firm due to high production, while stock prices declined on late week weakness yet standard stocks show buying interest. Wheat receipts rise with shipping to Europe outpacing other exporters. corn holds steady as dry weather damages crops but crop prospects remain strong. freight rates harden though large crops expected.
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Chicago
Transvaal
la Bull
Board of Trade
Europe
Otis Plans Campaign Divide Army for Dry Season
Major General Otis advances a campaign plan for the dry season. He will split his force of 40,049 combatants and siege guns into two divisions led by MacArthur and Lawton. One division aims north of Manila, the other to the west and south, with two provinces per division and coordinated action as needed.
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Otis
MacArthur
Lawton
Manila
Dewey Refuses Chicago Invitations on Final Run Home
In an extended interview with the New York World on the eve of leaving Gibraltar Admiral Dewey expresses duty to refuse invitations from Chicago and the West. He will proceed to Montpelier after Washington, then return for Philippine commission sessions. He notes he has little to say until commission recommendations reach President McKinley.
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New York World
Dewey
Gibraltar
Chicago
West
Washington
Montpelier
Philippine Commission
Philippines
McKinley
Peary Returns From the Far Frozen North on Windward
Steamer Windward comes into Brigus after Peary wintered in polar regions. He pushed beyond Sverdrup to Grinnell Land, with feet frozen at Cape Columbia. Dr. Diedrick amputated the frostbitten foot. the expedition found Buchanan Strait closed and Greely’s lost camp at Fort Conger intact. Dleury plans to stay at Etah and lead a renewed ascent with Arctic Highlanders aiding next year.
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Bern Polar
Peary
Brigus
N. F
Greenland
Sverdrup
Cape Columbia
Grinnell Land
Diedrick
Buchanan Strait
Captain Carter Case Mirrors Dreyfus in Army Scandal
The article portrays Capt Oberlin M Carter as a potential victim of political influence and judicial manipulation after a Savannah harbor fraud inquiry. It notes a court martial found him guilty in May 1908 of embezzlement and related crimes, with President tainted by calls for review and Otis accused of perjury.
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Army
Dreyfus
Oberlin M. Carter
Savannah
Carter
Jor
Edmunds
Griggs
Elwell
Otis
Philippines
Cassius E. Gillette
Col. Gillespie
Maj
Raymond
Adams
Engineer Corps
Savaanah
London
United States
Gen. Otis
Thomas H. Barr
Oyster season opens with unusually abundant supply
The season begins now and runs to the last day of April with an expected plentiful oyster supply. Eastern oystermen have expanded dredging, extended beds, and added boats, while Western dealers also report increased activity.
Improved Transportation Boosts Oyster Trade Across Cities
The report notes that better transport facilities have been secured. Chicago used 250000 oysters weekly last year, with higher future demand expected as supply rises toward 600000. New York consumes 1000000 weekly, with half sold at wharves. St Louis consumes about 150000 weekly.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Golden wedding celebrated by Kaiser William
A twenty year retrospective notes Kaiser William’s golden wedding anniversary and mentions Gen. Grant concluding a world tour. It highlights the era’s slang phase with "Wot d'yer say?" and recalls the nearing completion of the great Brooklyn bridge. It also references the U.S. army’s battles with Ue Indians.
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Kaiser William
Gen. Grant
Brooklyn
United States Army
Generous Gifts By Britons Fund Atmospheric Research
The Hodgkins prize of 10000 dollars was awarded by the Smithsonian to Lord Raleigh and Prof. William Rameny for discovering a new atmospheric element argon. Thomas G. Hodgkins left 200000 dollars to the Smithsonian fund with income for diffusion of knowledge on atmospheric phenomena.
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America
Smithsonian Institution
Hodgkins
Lord Raleigh
William Rameny
Thomas G. Hodgkins
Setauket
N. Y
Smithsonian Fund
Regenta
Germany
United States
United States Treasury
Smithson
Pupils Delve Into Bible Answers And Odd Misconceptions
A school inspector in an English rural district recalls pupils offering quirky exam replies. One student claims the creed trio as Apostles Lyceum and Fuarinace ous, others misname Capul cums and Christ leaving the Petro lewin, while another says the cuckoo does not lay its own eggs.
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Cornhill
Elijah
Croydon
Samson
The Verdict on Dash’s Train Death
The coroner rules Dash the sprinter died from effects of bad training after being struck by freight cars last week. The verdict cites injuries sustained in the incident as the cause of death.
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Dash
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