Dreyfus Trial Update From Rennes Opens Major Session
The Rennes trial session resumes Friday morning with former President Casimir-Perier and possibly General Mercier testifying. Rumors hint new evidence against a leading general, while Max Nordau seeks Berlin evidence to counter a palace note. Dreyfus, ill and strained, remains in the spotlight as defense gains momentum.
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Snag
Rennes
Max Nordau
Berlin
Dreyfus
Potsdam
Dreyfus Likely to Be Shot If Re guilty Paris View
Paris military men say if Dreyfus is found guilty again he will be shot because he has obtained valuable French military secrets through the secret dossier and must be prevented from using it.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Rockefeller Captured By Filipinos Reported Prisoner
Washington cablegram from Otis dated August 11 states Maj Rockefeller of the Ninth Infantry was held prisoner in southern Luzon after an early reconnaissance. The report notes his capture as enemy contact during the Philippines campaign.
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Maj. Rockefeller
Mw Eaueyeae
Luzon
Rockefeller
Otis. J. Rockefeller
Ninth Infantry
Births and marriages listed with names and addresses
Birth announcements list couples and newborns with addresses including Hang Priller Fuerst Patton Hoffmeyer Meyer Shearer Small Sweeny Seyfred Twyman Moran Neater Lynn and others. Marriages shown include Klinger Roepke Moore McCarthy Stark Shook Donahue Wolf Manford Neal Baker Camphausen and others with partners and some ordinals. Some entries cite illnesses or deaths among listed individuals.
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August
Annie Hang
S. Meridianst
Eirl
Otto
Lena Priller
Ray St
Joseph
Louisa Fuerst
S. Meridian
Alice Patton
Delaware St
Fred
Anna Hoffmeyer
Highlandave
Gus
Annie Meyer
Brightwood
Bor
William
Lillie Shearer
Massachusetts-ave
Elia Small
Warren-ave
Lula
Shelley
Lafayette Pike
Julia Blaisdell
Cabal-st
Pat
Katie Gaynor
S. West-st
William and
Emma Sweeny
S. Senate-ave
Soesos
Emaline Seyfred
Vinton- Henry
Eliza T
Jackson
Peruggitis
Edward Barrett
Senate
Dan Parienee
James Pungénson
Benateave
Ernest Klinger
Minnie Roepke
Aquilla
Méore
Mayme McCarthy
Fred Bormer
Cora: Buchanan
Simeon Stark
Clara Shook
Mike Donahue
Anna
Wolf
George Manford
Effie ‘Neal
Arthur. Morgan
Jennie Baker
Robert “Wilson
Minnié “McBee
Nelsofi-BiMott
Ida’ Camphausen
Fred Blase
Eleanor Kennett
James Graham
Tiny
Casey
George
Mamie Clark
Albert Ellie
Alice Weight
Aguierre Reveals Yaqui Uprising Details From Guaymas
A Guaymas contact reports Yaqui fighters led by former Mexican army officers in field. The letter says the government conceals this to avoid uprisings, mentions a two year war capacity, indicates Gen Torres to be replaced by Gen Angel Martinez, and notes Mayo 2000 warriors on the Mayo river.
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EL Paso
Tex
Aguierre
Guaymas
Mex
Torres
Angel Martinez
Mayo River
Boers Resolve to Destroy Johannesburg if War Breaks Out
London dispatch from The Standard reports the Boers pledge to destroy Johannesburg and flood the mines if war is declared. The paper notes England aims to seize the Transvaal and would likely win, but the outlanders fear ruin.
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London
the Standard
Diggers
England
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Appeal for Aid Urges Cities to Help Porto Ricans
Secretary Root issues an appeal to mayors of cities with 150 000 or more population to assist the destitute Porto Ricans. He asks public spirited citizens to take immediate measures and offers full information and guidance to any fundraising committee contacting the department.
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Washington
Aug
Root
Marion club plans reception for Beveridge return
The Marion club prepares a reception for United States Senator Beveridge upon his return to Indianapolis from travels in the Philippines China and Japan. The group favors the welcome and will organize the event with committee action next week inviting prominent state Republicans and Marion club hopefuls.
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Marion
United States
Marion Club
Elevate Track Debate Split Among Republicans
Republicans wrestle with a plan to add switch tracks on both sides of an elevated line. Critics warn removing the Virginia viaduct and leaving switches could provoke opposition. Some propose routing via ducts over several streets to improve safety, noting switches may cause more deaths than main tracks.
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Crup
Virginia
Cain
Massachusetts
S. Pennsylvania
S. Meridian
Cable message from Puerto Rico asks General Schwan aid
A war department cable from San Juan signed by Capt. Lugo Vina implores aid for Puerto Rico. The naval officer states the country is devastated and appeals for help, noting Vina and General Schwan participated in the Miles campaign in Puerto Rico.
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Washington
San Juan
Schwan
Lugo Vina
War Department
Vina
Porto Rico
Ender Geal Schwan
Miles
Non union conductor shot in Cleveland street altercation
A Big consolidated car clash in Cleveland left William Little shot and William Caple nearly scalped after Caple fired five times at Little who was unloading a wagon on Central Avenue. Little fought back with a hatchet. Caple was arrested as witnesses dispute Caple’s claim that Little threw a hatchet first.
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Cleveland, O
Consolidated
Wm. Little
Central Ave
Wm. T. Caple
Little
Pretty
Caple
Lynching of a Black man in Tennessee and assault of girl
In Tennessee near Bell Buckle, Wm. Chambers, a Black man, was lynched by a mob after being identified by a 14 year old girl who was assaulted earlier that day. Chambers was dragged to the woods and shot. The girl remains in a dangerous condition.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Wm. Chambers
Bell Buckle
Lizzie Watson
Chambers
Nonunion labor clash at Columbia club project in Dayton
Dayton lumber firm owning the contract faces union pressure over workers on the Columbia club building. Walking delegate Harry Decker quotes nonconforming carpenters as union rules are enforced. Foreman pledges to stay, with possible charges and union hall appearance looming. Barnett of the Painters union probes the Adams painting contract boycott.
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Dayton Lumber and Manufacturing Company
New Columbia Club
Harry Decker
Carpenters’ Union
Decker
Columbia Club
Barney Barnett
Painters’ Union
Joseph R. Adams
Doctor Cooper's Patent Show to Face Nuisance Charge
Dr Inee Cooper will be tried in police court on a nuisance charge after a Thursday night disturbance at Pratt and Illinois streets. Special officers arrested Henry W Jones as friends attempted a rescue. a small riot ensued with rocks thrown at officers before the mob was dispersed with revolvers drawn.
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Inee Cooper
Pratt and
Illinois-sts
Show
Lownes and Wooley
Henry W. Jones
Rockafellow
Ross
Wynn
Hart
Rocka
Riverside Park Lets Lake Excavation And Ground Purchase
Park commissioners authorize Riverside Construction Company to excavate a lake in Riverside park east of the river, with dirt used for a roadway. They also approve buying the strip of ground between the river and the canal from Thirtieth Street to the north township line, to curb hawkers. Payrolls total 1664.10 for laborers on new parks, 249.70 for park maintenance, and 28.80 for new parks maintenance.
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Park Commissioners
Riverside Construction Company
Riverside Park
Thirtieth St
Woman charged after stabbing husband in police court
Alice Ledenberg of 108 S California St must answer in police court Tuesday for stabbing her husband Albert in the back with scissors. Albert, drunk, used money from his wife to buy liquor, sparking a Thursday quarrel after they retired for the night. He is seriously injured from multiple stabs.
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Alice Ledenberg
S. California St
Albert
Ledenberg
Dead Sure Way of Telling a Man's Politics
Democratic poll takers reported at city committee headquarters on Friday while Republican poll takers worked Friday. The 60 day poll aims to prove residence and voting eligibility, while the 30 day poll, taken 30 days before the election, is expected to hint at results.
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John Bowlus
Republican City Committee
Two New Dining Rooms At Central Insane Hospital
Construction of two one story dining rooms for men at the Central Insane hospital will begin within 30 days. The legislature appropriated 29000 for the project with bids opened. Henry Aufderheide was the lowest bidder at 18400 for construction and Jos Gardner led the steel ceiling bid while Anderson tile works secured flooring at 3575. Heating ventilating and lighting bids are pending.
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Central Insane Hospital
Henry Aufderheide
Jos. Gardner
Anderson Tile Works
Fire destroys Parkerburg hardware store killing firefighter
A Friday blaze in Parkersburg West Virginia leveled the five story H W Smith hardware building and injured driver Tuee Logan who died shortly after being thrown from a hose reel. Adjacent W H Wolfe three story building also burned with total loss estimated at 85000 dollars caused by a lightning strike on a telephone wire.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
H. W. Smith Hardware Company
Tuee Logan
John Durkin
W. H.wolfe
Smith
George Gray Captured for Burglary and Larceny
Detectives surrounded 20 N West St Friday morning and arrested George S Gray on burglary grand larceny and receiving stolen goods charges. He is tied to Frank Murray alias Lavender, recently jailed for robbing A M Ogie's residence at 14293 N Pennsylvania St. Items stolen from Greene Smith's home at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth streets were found in Gray's possession.
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George Gray
Gerber, Morgan, Asch and Dugan
N. West St
George S. Gray
Frank Murray
Lavender
Grand Jury
A. M. Ogie
Pennsylvania-st
Gray
Greene Smith
Pennsylvania
Sixteenth-sts
Austro Counts Escape Cannibal Chase in South Seas
The Mionera reports Count and Countess Festetics of Austria cruising south seas. The count visited the Solomon Islands to photograph cannibals during head hunting and feasts, but was discovered and escaped to their yacht as cannibals in canoes pursued them for miles.
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Victoria
B. C
Festetics
Austria
Solomon Islands
Alger's Order Falls in Inspector General Dispute
Washington August 11 Secretary Root reportedly supports Major General Miles in opposing a prior order that placed the inspector-general's department beyond the major general command. The move would be sustained to limit federal authority over inspections.
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Washington
Root
Aliger
Miles
A Full Meal for 100 Is Our Business Lunch
Daily service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes a full meal for 100 guests. A ladies' lunch is offered on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W. Pearl Street. The notice promotes the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry with phone number 1269.
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Our
Ormonde
W. Pearlst
Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
An Officer's Mishap on South East Street
Bicycle patrolman Wauser's wheel was smashed by a street car on South East Street Friday morning. He narrowly avoided being run over as a team at the curb startled a horse that jolted the officer from his bicycle.
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Wauser
S. East St
Big Four Route Niagara Falls Excursion 1899
Annual Niagara Falls excursion on Tuesday August 22 1899 from Indianapolis with round trip fare seven dollars. Special train with sleepers and coaches departs 4 45 p m and reaches Niagara Falls at 9 00 a m the next day. Additional 6 50 to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay. Tickets good for return within fifteen days. For space in sleepers call Big Four offices. H M Bronson A G P A.
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Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
Bargains on Sale for Children and Household Items
Limited sale from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. features waists for children aged 1 to 4 with buttoned tape repairs, white cambric and striped percales, curtain loops, a tray cloth of linen with drawn work, striped percales shirts, white India linen dressing sacques, and non shrinking linen skirts with white yokes. Prices range from 5c to 98c, with several items in the 24c to $1.48 range.
Bank President Probed Over Tax Assessments
Sullivan state bank president Hoke told the state tax commissioners that the combined banks should be taxed fairly. He noted best loans at 6 percent and said other banks may not be taxed on full capital. Terre Haute and Vigo county officials argued for higher assessed values citing widespread financial strain and receiverships.
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Hoke
Sullivan State Bank
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Abe Lincoln
Sullivan County Farmers’ Bank
Sullivan County Bank
Tax Board
Flo
Henry
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Ijams
County Board of Review
Foot Suffered Fatal Silo Accident at Indiana Elevator
Robert Shatto aged 22 and single died at Griffiths elevator in Columbus when his foot trapped the outlet pipe and he was smothered by wheat in the bin. Workers moved grain to free him but it was too late.
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Columbus
Ind
Robert Shatto
Griffith
Jealous Lover Planted Bomb. Parents' Home Demolished
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory Henry Marks set a dynamite bomb under the home of his girlfriend's parents Mr. and Mrs Walter Steubens. The house was blown apart killing Walter Steubens and fatally injuring the young woman.
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Guthrie
C. T
Henry Marks
Walter Steubens
Steubens
Seven sleepers and party depart for Atlantic City
A group of seven sleepers three coaches and a combination car carried Indianapolis excursionists left on Thursday over the Panhandle for Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
Indianapolis
Panhandle
Sultan orders execution after palace coup attempt
Constantinople dispatches report a military conspiracy to dethrone the sultan. A general and four conspirators were drowned in the Bosphorus as punishment.
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Vienna
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Death of Gertrude Fenton Sparks Church Debate
Jamestown New York reports the death of 11 year old Gertrude Fenton on August 11 after months of Christian Science treatment. Doctors were not allowed to treat her. The girl’s parents are described as wealthy.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Gertrude Fenton
Gas Committee Heads to Muncie for Investigation
The Commercial club and Board of trade gas committee departed Friday for Muncie to continue their inquiry into the gas question and plan to return Saturday evening.
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Commercial Club and Board of Trade Gas Committee
Muncie
Lodge And Society Notice For Sale And Help Wanted
Lodge and society notice advertising special prices on costumes regalia banners and flags from Webber Buron Co 120 N Pennsylvania St. Also sale ad for twenty five thousand goon brick at own price in Washington near the state house. Several help wanted items include room and board sought by a lady and sewing work in families with a Talbott Avenue address and a housekeeper position for a widower in California.
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LODGE
Lodge and Society
Webber-Burton Co
Pennsylvania St
W. Washington
South State House
SUN
Talbott Ave
Incorparated. Lafayette lead and zinc mining company
The Lafayette lead and zinc mining company is listed with capital stock of 30000 dollars. The Magnet laundry company of Evansville shows capital stock of 5000 dollars.
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Lafayette Lead and Zinc Mining Company
Magnet Laundry Company
Evansville
Ohio governor nomination rumor and Hanna return
Prominent Ohio Democrat in Washington says John R. McLean will be nominated for governor of Ohio. Rumors in political circles say Mark Hanna may return from Europe sooner than expected to help smooth labor troubles in Cleveland ahead of the Ohio election.
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Washington
Ohio
Mrs Earl Dies at Macatawa Park Typhoid Fever
Mrs Henry S Earl 49 of Irvington died at her summer home in Macatawa Park Michigan on Tuesday from typhoid fever. It is believed she contracted the illness from her son Percy the youngest of six children who recently died. Funeral plans set for Crownhill chapel.
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Earl
Henry S. Earl
Irvington
Macatawa Park
Mich
Percy
Crownhill Chapel
Fair Grounds Gamblers Fined in Police Court
Friday Adolph Berger paid a 20 dollar fine for conducting a gambling game at The Farm opposite the fair grounds. Five others were fined for playing. This is the third raid in a few months.
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Fair Grounds
Adolph Berger
Killing at Barkers Hotel Dining Room
Gus McKenie a Gaines ville Tex cotton merchant was killed in the Barkers hotel dining room by a negro waiter Geo McCormick who is in jail The fatal injury followed an insult allegation by Mrs McKenie after the head waiter nudged the dining table and brushed her followed by a cane strike and a blow with a water bottle on McKenie.
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Manitou, Col
Gus McKenie
Gainesville
Tex
Barkers Hotel
Geo. McCormick
City Laborers Paid for Last Week
The street department paid crews last week with totals for the street repair gang 1198.40, bridge gang 276.50, sewer gang 220.30, and permanent improved street repair gang 36.55.
Mixed Indianas Market Report on Hogs Receipts and Cattle Prices
Indianapolis August 1 market report shows hogs receipts around 1000 with shipments 200 and market active with higher prices. Cattle and sheep pricing for good to prime steers and heifers, medium to good stockers, and lambs and cows indicated with varied quotes and receipts, demand fluctuating through the day.
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Indianapolis
C.ceseeneeeseees
Cade
Cts
Seee
Seeee
Vriday
Scoces
City Grain Market Price Report for Wheat Corn and Hay
FRIDAY Aug 11 Wheat prices No 7 red No 3 red No 4 red with bids and totals for 11 cars. Corn prices No 4 white No 3 mixed No 4 white with a total of 23 cars. Hay No 1 timothy No 2 timothy and prairie with 4 cars. Wheat bids and prices listed including August and wagon bids. Corn prices show weak market with various grades and color class bids. Oats and No 2 white and mixed bids noted, with hay prices for timothy listed at different quality levels.
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City
Hay
Timothy
Prairie
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis
R. R. Shiel & Co. notes good receipts and a lower market on all grades. Light bacons average 120 to 150 pounds fetch 4.70 to 4.75 dollars, 160 to 180 pounds 4.65 to 4.70, mixed and heavies 4.50 to 4.60. Hog weights weighed straight as the Trust sorts closely, calls selling low. cattle market described as stronger today.
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Indianapolis
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