Dreyfus Shooting At Paris Pantheon Affair Sparks Turmoil
In Paris at the Pantheon ceremony for Emile Zola, a military writer Louis Antheline Gregori fired twice at Major Alfred Dreyfus. Amid crowds and near-mutiny, Gregori was beaten and arrested. Dreyfus was lightly wounded in the forearm, with officials noting a favorable condition. Mathieu Dreyfus protected his brother, appealing for law rather than punishment.
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Paris
Cere Niohles
Aimlle Zola
Pantheon
France
Louis Antheline Gregori
Alfred Dreyfus
Zola
Hfe
Dreyfus
Gregor
Gregori
Mathieu Dreyfus
Major Dreyfus
Army
Miners Scale Adjusted in Eastern Ohio Agreement
Coal operators and miners in eastern Ohio reach a two year pact. About 10 000 workers in the No 8 field are affected as the same machine rate of 10 cents per ton is kept for loading and 0.5 cents per ton plus 0.11 cents for cutting. Dead work rate changes from Wheeling are approved and a slate extra agreement is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Eastern
No. 8
Wheeling
Tornado destroys 200 buildings in Charles City Iowa
A powerful tornado struck Charles City Iowa destroying about 200 buildings. Two people were killed including WR Beck and a child. Three children were reported missing. The storm’s path was about 10 rods wide and 10 miles long. Wires were down and farm buildings and stock were wiped out as the tornado moved from southwest to northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Iowa
Beck
Zion City Receiver Resigns as Court Delays Auction
Zion City founder Dowle's community in Chicago saw receiver John C. Hately announce settlement of legal troubles to Judge K M Landis. Hately presented his resignation and the court postponed the resignation auction until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Easy Street
Chicago
John C. Hately
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
John Alexander Dowle
Brown majority signals Joseph M Brown wins Georgia governor race
Early returns from Atlanta indicate Joseph M Brown secured the Georgia governorship in the Democratic primary with a large plurality. Brown campaign aides claim a larger margin while Hoke Smith and his team offered no immediate statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Georgia
Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Smith
Four Lives Lost On Cruiser Tennessee Speed Trial Disaster
A steam pipe burst under pressure aboard the U S armored cruiser Tennessee during a speed trial off Paint Huenena Cal at 19 knots. Four men were killed instantly and 10 injured, with two of the injured expected to die. The blast occurred shortly after high ranking officers left the engine room. Seventeen names of the deceased and injured are listed, detailing their ranks and home ports. The four inch tube blew out, propelling scalding steam and debris through the fireroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Cal
Tennessee
Huenena
Uriel Sebree
F. B
Howard
Robertson
George Wood
Water Tenler
Scranton
C. Boggs
Woodlown
Ala
A. Reinhold
Germany
George W. Meek
Skidmore
Kan
S.S. Stemattis
Norfolk
Maxfield
Toughkenman
Chester County
F. J. Burns
New York
Walter §. Burns
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. P. A. Carroll
Hartford
Conn
R. W. Watson
East St. Louis
Eight Die in Washington Baltimore & Annapolis Wreck
Eight people were killed and many injured in a head on collision between two special trains of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad near Camp Patrol after a mismanaged order system during Naval Academy festivities. Victims include Richard Norton A H Schultz Ruth Slaughter and William Slaughter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railroad Company
Naval Academy
Richard Norton
Baltimore
A. H. Schultz
Poice
Shriker
Academy Junction
Zach O'Neal
New York
Ruth Slaughter
William HE. Slaughter
J. W. McDaniel
George White
Camp Patrole
Rob And Burn Posse After Rawhide Holdups
A gang of eight men and two women conducted a spree at Rawhide Nevada including holdups at the hotel where $300 was taken, two men in a tent, a stage driver beating, a drug store robbery, further robberies, and an arson attempt at the Rawhide Hotel. They fled to the hills with about $400 as the sheriff and state police pursue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawhide
Nev
Tornado Kills 21 in Nebraska Storm Across Counties
A violent tornado swept Southern Nebraska and parts of Northern Kansas killing 21 people and wounding many others. The disaster, described as the region’s most destructive in years, leveled towns and caused extensive property damage while authorities assessed the tally of lives lost and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Platt Must Pay Wife's Lawyer Expenses
New York United States Senator Thomas Platt will be required to reimburse a law firm $2,471 for expenses paid on behalf of his wife Mrs Lillian Jane Platt during her separation suit. The verdict was sealed by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
New York
United States
Thomas
Lillian Janeway Platt
Western Maryland shops in full operation again
The Western Maryland Railroad shops at Erikins, W Va, and Cumberland Maryland are restored to full time. All former employees are being recalled and extra work is anticipated before month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Western Maryland Railroad
Eirkins
W. Va
Bank Robbery Nets $10,000 in Fairland Oklahoma
Three men robbed the Bank of Fairland at Fairland Oklahoma, cracking the safe and making off with about $10,000. The robbers escaped on horseback and posses were in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Bank of Fairland
Fairland
Here
Dominion aid pledged to finish Hudson Bay rail link
The Dominion Government agreed to aid the Canadian Northern Railway with an 8000 dollar per mile cash bonus and a guarantee of part of the bonds to complete the line to Hudson Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canadian Northern Railway Company
Hudson Bay
Maryland Democrats Platform Urges Tariff Revision and States’ Rights
Maryland delegates to the Denver national convention were chosen with four Bryan supporters and a platform adopted. It pledges loyalty to Democratic nominees but does not name them, calls for tariff revision, upholds states rights, condemns centralization, targets interstate trusts, and opposes government railroads. Louisiana and Idaho reports follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Denver
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Crothers
Murray Vandiver
Talbot
Isaac Lobe Straus
United Democracy
Maryland
Louisiana
Baton Rogue
Des Moines
W. B. Allison
A. B. Cummins
Twin Falls
Idaho
Democratic Party of
Dubois
Big Plant Resumes at Greensburg Glassworks
Greensburg Pennsylvania Stahl Glass Company restarts with 330 workers and schedules continuous June production. The plant will shut July and August, then resume September 1 at full capacity, with orders booked through 5 years. Washington Pennsylvania mines also reopen, with 1500 miners returning in Pigeon Creek valley.
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Greensburg
Stahl Glass Company
John D. Stahl
Homestead
Washington
Dunkirk
Acme
Pigeon Creek
Hazel Kirk
van Voorhis
Rebater fines paid by three packers and a railroad
In Kansas City, three packing firms Armour, Cudahy, Swift and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad settled 1906 rebating convictions by paying $60,000 in fines, $15,000 each, to the U S court clerk plus costs. Morris Packing Company faces an equal fine yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States Court
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Swift & Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Morris Packing Company
Taft Wins Contests for Taft Delegates at RNC
The Republican National Committee settled contests from Alabama Arkansas Florida and Georgia without roll calls. Delegates from Alabama Arkansas Florida and Georgia were seated as Taft supporters. Overall 24 seats affected at the Republican national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Alabama
Arkansas
Taft
Florida
Georgia
Teller at Corn Exchange Bank Ends His Life
Charles T. Muir, paying teller at the Forty-second street branch, sought time to explain a deposition error, went to the basement, wrote a brief confession, and shot himself in the head. He died within an hour. Bank vice president Frew stated a $9,060 shortage in Muir’s accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles T. Muir
Forty-second Street
Corn Exchange Bank
Frew
Mutr
Railroads Push 10 Hour Day to Restart Jobs
President Underwood of the Erie Railroad orders locomotives and cars shops to a 10 hour day and plans immediate repairs to overdue equipment, predicting employment for thousands. In Beaver Falls Keystone drifter works crowded with orders for drilling machines around $3,000 each, keeping capacity. Sharon reports United States Steel Corp shows gains from strong pig iron demand, orders for finished steel rise. Atlantic City hosts fourth annual National Wholesale Grocers association with 600 delegates. William Judson of Grand Rapids says the year stayed active despite tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Underwood
Erie Railroad
Beaver Falls
Keystone Drifter Works
Sharon
United States Steel Corporation
Atlantic City
N. J
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
William Judson
Grand Rapids
Mich
President Roosevelt nearly falls during Rock Creek ride
President Roosevelt escaped a serious accident while riding in Rock Creek Park with Mrs. Roosevelt. On a bank cut the young horse reared, he slid from the saddle, and both plunged into the creek. He quickly climbed out, remounted, and rode on for an hour and a half without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Rock Creeks Park
White House
Collision Kills Three as Trains Hit Electric Car Near Joliet
A freight train and an Aurora Joliet electric car collided seven miles west of Joliet leaving three dead and twenty injured. Victims include W. W. Warfield of Aurora C. H. Whittington of Plainfield and F. W. Beale of Chicago. In Maine, six passengers were injured and one died when an Atlantic Short Line electric car hit a string of empty coal cars near Cape Porpoise. Sarah L. Corliss of Cape Porpoise died from injuries.
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Joliet
Elgin
Fastern
Aurora
W. W. Warfield
C. H. Whittington
Plainfield
F. W. Beale
Chicago
Kennebunkport
Maine
Break in Bar Steel Prices by Major Firms in New York
Representatives from Carnegie Steel Co Jones Laughlin Republic Iron and Steel Cambria and Crucible Steel Co met in New York to cut bar steel prices from 1.60 to 1.40 per 100 pounds, reducing the ton price by 44 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegie Steel Co
Jones & Laughlin Steel Co
Republic Iron & Steel Co
Cambria Steel Co
Crucible Steel Co. of America
Haton Crane Pine Company Moves to Full Time
Pittsfield Mass The Haton Crane Pine Company makers of stationery began full time production after a three month short schedule. About 800 operatives are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mass
Haton Crane & Pine Company
Methodists Re Elect Editor Cooke
Dr. R. J. Cooke of Tennessee was re elected editor of all Methodist Episcopal church book publications. The general book committee, with representatives from all conference districts, carried the action. Cunardere Not Fast Enough. New York The Cunard Line plans debenture stock around 4 million dollars, fueling talk of a new liner to surpass Mauretania and Lusitania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
Baltimore
Rey
R. J. Cooke
Tennessee
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Book Committee
General ‘Conference
Cunardere
New York
London
Cunard Steamship Company
Mauretania
Lusitania
Pearling Fleet Destroyed in Typhoon Off West Australia
Liner Manuka reports the loss of 270 lives from the pearling fleet disaster off West Australia. Nine lugboats were involved, with 20 of the victims identified as white. Also noted, Charles Henry Brent declined the post of Bishop of Washington following Bishop Satterlee’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Manuka
West Australia
Josa
Charles Henry Brent
Phillippines
Washington
Henry Satterlee
Former Louisville Judge Sentenced to 18 Months in San Quentin
Former surrogate court judge San Francisco c c Richie received an 18 month sentence from Judge Ogden in Oakland for passing a fictitious check. Richie stood with bowed head as he heard the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
G. Richie
Louisville
Ogden
Oakland
San Quentin
Richie
Barge Capsize in Amur River Sees 89 Prisoners Downed
A large barge carrying Chinese prisoners capsized on the Amur River near Khabarovsk in Asiatic Russia, resulting in 89 people missing or presumed drowned. Rescue teams searched the river as officials investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khabarovsk
Asiatic
Russia
Amur
Mystery of Lost $10,000 in Philadelphia Scandal
State Senator James P. McNichol faces a criminal libel charge after naming Max Kaufmann as the recipient of $10,000 paid during a 1906 political upheaval. Kaufmann denies the claim, calling McNichol’s tale malicious, while secretary Clarence Gibboney denies knowledge of the payment. McNichol previously claimed the money aimed to expose conditions in the Weaver administration, with Gibboney and others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James P. McNichol
Ubel
Max Kaufmann
Reyburn
Kaufmann
Clarence Gibboney
Law and Order Society
McNichol
Gibboney
John Weaver
Weaver
Missionary Doctor Fends Off Hungry Dogs on Ice Pack
Dr Wilfred Grenfell, famed missionary physician, faced a 40 hour ordeal battling a pack of hungry dogs on a Labrador ice pack with 10 below zero and only a knife for defense. Captain W Bartlett of the Strathcona, returning from the north with Captain Bartlett recounts Grenfell's near death escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Labrador
Wilfred Grenfell
Dr Grenfell
W.bartlett
Strathcona
Bartlett
Peary
Gaveral
Areic
Bloody Battle in Morocco Leaves 150 Mtouguis Dead
In Magador area the Anfloos tribesmen with Cheriftan troops defeated the Mtou guis tribe after a bloody clash. Mtouguis reportedly lost 150 men on the field. Rabat reports General Bagdani arrived May 20 with a disordered force and regulars are now garrisoning the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magador
Morocco
Rabat
Bagdani
Sultan Abd-el- Aziz
Return to Judaism by New York clergyman in Boston
The Rev. Samuel Freuder of New York, an Episcopal minister, said in Boston that he renounced his orders and returned to Judaism. He proclaimed that Christians cannot convert Jews and discussed his Sabbatical Messianic society meeting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Samuel Freuder
New York
Episcopal Church
The
Sabbatical Messianic Society
Political notes on nominations and elections
John Hays Hammond enters Republican vice presidential race. Governor George B Chamberlain, a Democrat, is Oregon's choice for U S Senate seat to replace Charles W Fulton. In Arkansas, Jeff Davis loses delegate-at-large with 156 of 559 votes as Bryan support is urged at the State Democratic convention.
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John Hays Hammond
George B Chamberlain
People ‘of
Oregon
United States
Charles W. Fulton
Little Rock
Ark
Jeff Davis
Bryan
Bombs and explosives found in Swede Wuer ten’s house
In Baku authorities found thirty bombs a large quantity of explosives and a collection of airs and ammunition in the home of a Swede named Wuerten the inmates resisted search a lodger was killed Wuerten’s wife and daughter wounded in Mexico City twenty lives were lost and property damaged eighty thousand dollars by a Guanajuato cloudburst flooding one main tunnel flooded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Wuerten
Mexico City
Guanajuato
Government May Receipts Show Deficit and Spending Rise
Washington reports the monthly statement of government receipts and expenditures. May 1908 shows a deficit of 11,068,991 dollars versus a May 1907 surplus of 7,576,212 dollars, with receipts down and disbursements up. For 11 months of the current fiscal year receipts total 546,407,150 dollars and disbursements 610,010,765 dollars, a 68,603, the remainder of the deficit. The last 11 months see receipts 56,187,522 less than the prior year while expenditures are up 72,467,046, creating a net 128,634,568 difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Algo
Russian man at White House makes $3 million cash request
Max Barr a Russian of 292 East Brook Street New York was arrested at the White House after attempting to force entry and demanding to see the President He claimed to carry a 3 000 000 check he wanted cash and said Roosevelt might give him money Police stopped him without further incident and officials remained non committal about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Max Barr
East Brook Street
New York
White House
Executive Mansion
Roosevelt
Barr
More Troops for Isthmus in U S Plan
Washington reports the number of Marines on the Isthmus of Panama will rise by 200, bringing total available troops to 500 by June. The Marines will depart on the cruiser Prairie and remain for a year and eight months, with no departures before the presidential election to keep order if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Panama
Prairia
Coma
Gett
Republic
Costly Necklace Tax Battle Under U.S. Court Ruling
A Paris bought pearl necklace valued at 340000 faced 600 percent customs duties on 34 pearls imported from France by Mrs. Williams. Judge La18 upheld a General Board finding affecting government duties and duties on individual pearls. The case details the split pearls and misapplied valuation after import.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Williams
Leeds
United States
Th General Board
Paris
LYNCHED MAN HAD FORTUNE HUNT FOR WIDOW
Reno telegraph reports Joseph Simpson, hanged for saloon shooting, leaving a widow to claim his estate. Norfolk crew of the steamer from Hamburg missing after 40 days since departure. vessel carried 22 men and a crate of fertilizer. no word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole
Nessel
Norfolk
Hamburg
Geiry
Indictment Papers Served on Southern Pacific Officials
Federal charges accuse Southern Pacific of rebating in 27 counts. General Superintendent R H Ingraham is served with papers directing company officials to appear in court on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Cabinet approves post convention with United States Uruguay
The cabinet approves a post convention with Uruguay. Reading coal wage for May stands at 1,201,000 tons, down from 1,249,133 tons in May 1907. Bryan supporters pick Henry D. Clayton of Alabama to deliver the Denver convention keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uruguay
Bryan
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Denver
Postage Deal Cuts Rate to Great Britain
Washington Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with Britain setting letter postage at 2 cents per ounce between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland, to take effect October 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Washington
Meyer
United States
Ireland
Alaskan Gold Output Report From North Points
Reports from various northern points indicate Alaska gold output for a spinning season at 26,0 but details are incomplete. Ambiguity limits precise totals, with observers noting variable yields and possible influence of mining conditions this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
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Hoke Smith
Rob and Burn
Says Kaufmann
Crank
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