Dreyfus vindicated as government asks quash without retrial
Paris report says Procurator General Baudouin urged the supreme court to quash the Rennes court martial verdict against Capt. Alfred Dreyfus without retrial. The closing argument framed acquittal as a triumph for justice and truth, while defense counsel argued anti Semitic hatred drove the miscarriage of justice.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
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Prominent Wisconsin farmer killed by passing train
William McHugh aged 65 of Gratiot Wisconsin was killed on a bridge between Gratiot and Shullsburg when struck by a locomotive from the Illinois Central after sitting to rest. His head was severed and body mangled. funeral held at the family home.
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William McHugh
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Ilinois Central
Shullsburg
John McHugh
Standard
Galena
Omaha
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Rebekahs Install Officers at Local Lodge Meeting
The local lodge held a Tuesday evening meeting with strong attendance. A class was initiated and the newly elected officers were installed by Louise Bancroft assisted by I Edwards Mariam Ginn Carrie Edwards and Louise Swing. Officers include N G Frances Henry Vo G Emma Kuchemann Sec Bertha C Grimm Warden Zilpha Fetz Conductor Maude King I G Ellen Grumme C G H M Cogan R S N GNTillie Brickler L B S N G Teale Gloeckner R S V G Nellie Sherrill L B V G Nellie Atkinson and Chaplain Carrie Edwards.
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Carrie Edwards
Louise Swing
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Emma Kuchemann
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Zilpha Fetz
Maude King
Ellen Grumme
H. M. Cogan
Ntillie Brickler
Teale Gloeckner
Nellie Sherill
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Bell Bros & Company overall factory to open soon
Two Chicago machinists are installing machinery at the Bell Bros and Company overall factory here and operation is expected in a few days. The management has hired almost forty workers already and plans to increase staff, with more than seventy five women anticipated within a month.
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Overall
Chicago
Bell Bros. & Company Overall
Carrie Nation Warrants Issued For Obscene Mailings
A federal warrant for Carrie Nation was issued by United States Attorney Scothorn in Guthrie Oklahoma charging her with sending obscene matter through the mails in The Hatchet. Nation is lecturing in Texas and federal officers are notified to arrest her.
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Guthrie
Okla
United States
Scothorn
Carrie Nation
Apple River Couple Wed in Simple Afternoon Ceremony
A Scranton man Ira B. Hall and Apple River resident Elsie K Cook were married on Saturday in a quiet ceremony with no attendants. They obtained a license and were wed in Judge Rippin’s office after arriving Friday afternoon.
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Ira B. Hall
Scranton
Elsie K Cook
Intoxicated man struck and killed near Mt Carroll
An unknown intoxicated man was struck and killed by a westbound freight about 7 pm near Mt Carroll. He sat on the track, appeared asleep, and despite bell and whistle, was not awakened. The fatality occurred about a quarter mile west of the Mt Carroll crossing, reported by Savanna Times.
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Mt. Carroll
Savanna Times
The Cuff Links Mystery in the Mexican Camp
Engineer John Thurlow builds a railroad in Mexico where his daughter Louise forms a romance with Deckard. Deckard disappears and is found murdered on a mountain path. Louise accuses a Mexican waitress of theft after recognizing cuff links she wore, then the waitress impales herself.
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John Thurlow
Mexico
Louise Thurlow
Guy Deckard
Louise
Scientific School
Deckard
Guy
Mr. Thurlow
Stones Set on Fire in a Tale of Old Country
Narrative fragment centers on Arthur D. Berwick and Casey discussing Ireland and its sea cliff scenery. The Texan doubts fiery seas and Casey reflects on cultural impressions in a dialogue about distant lands.
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Arthur D. Berwick
Casey
Ireland
Ballybunion Cliffs Burn As Salt Waters Ignite Rich Iron Masses
In Ballybunion cliffs on Ireland’s west coast waves scour the rocks exposing iron pyrites and alum. Salt water oxidation can cause flames and heat, with the site reportedly burning for weeks and attracting crowds from long distances.
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Ireland
Ballybunion
Atlantic
Erin
Casey
Minneapolis Journal
Tamed by Kindness The Elephant Hunter Methods in the Far East
An excerpt describes elephant hunting in Ceylon starting with clearing a forest edge and fencing sections with tree trunks to create openings for access. Elephants are then located and approached using nonlethal, humane techniques.
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Far East
Ceylon
Elephant taming scene ends with captured wilds made tame by kindness
A narrative describes the subduing of a wild elephant by humans aided by tame elephants. Prisoners are tied to trees, then fed cocona nuts and leaves to quell rage. Eventually the elephant becomes a docile servant after repeated gentle handling. Also advertised: fine china plates and bowls at Coatsworth's for eight dollars each.
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Coatsworth’s
Barrington and Hall Coffee Catalog Item
The advert highlights Barrington and Hall Coffee tins and signals best Peaberry coffee and Santos Coffee sold in bulk at seven pounds, aiming to attract readers seeking valued coffee selections.
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Barrington & Hall
Santos
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