Dreyfus Trial Brings Strong Prosecution Play
Rennes reports the Dreyfus trial hearing with Prosecution witnesses challenging Lahborne's work while Dreyfus defends himself. Witnesses describe irregular hours and suspected German links. Du Breuil testifies of meetings with a German officer. Esterhazy and Picquart are examined as Gen Gonse faces questions about staff actions and secrecy.
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Lahborn
Dreyfus
Maj. Roy
Maj. Derview
Duchatelet
du Breuil
de Beaurepaire
Mmé. Bodeon
Bodson
Mme. Bodson
France
M. Labori
Bodson House
le Rani
Piequart-Esterhazy
Esterhazy
le Rand
Picquart
Fisterhazy
Court of Cassation
M. Cavaignac
de Clam
Henry
Picqduart
de Boisdeffre
Cavaignac
Fpellieux
Avas
Gonsé
Faure
Forgery Claims Refute Rennes Document Date
Paris dispatch cites Col. Schneider Austrian officer stating that a document attributed to him was forged. He says on November 30, 1847 his opinion differed and his signature and the date were added to the text, constituting forgery even if issued at a different time.
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Col. Schneider
Paris
The
Figaro
Rennes
French immigrant foresees French crisis and Dreyfus trial impact
Amable Fernand Duri, a 18 year Indianapolis worker, discusses the Dreyfus case and predicts serious trouble in France. He links the mob to potential upheaval and fears the 1900 Paris world fair may fail, warning of revolution and a possible downfall of the republic.
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Amable
Fernand Duri
Paris
M. Durl
America
Indianapolis
M. Mercier
Gen. Mercier
Dreyfus
M. Duri
France
French Republic
M. Puri
Republic of France
Bridges Wast Cruel: Washington Driver Freed by Judge
Fred Bridges a Washington street store driver charged with cruelty to animals was freed by Judge Alford on Wednesday morning. An affidavit by Architect Gibson said Bridges drove a horse hauling 5600 pounds of wall paper in a minor route, with evidence showing the load unloaded after a short distance. The judge ruled the circumstances did not justify a criminal conviction.
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Fred Bridges
Washingtonst
Alford
Bridges
Gibson
Night Variety Highlights At The Theater
Positively every afternoon and night features a lively program with Beatrice Woods and her act plus comic sketches by Lillian Crone. Chas W Minor performs piano virtuoso pieces while a popular cake walk dance showcases the day’s entertainment.
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Beatrice ‘Woods
Pickaninny
Lillian Crone
Chas. W. “Minor
Beta Good 100 Smoke Try at Pro Bono Cigar Be
A fragmented note mentions a trial of Beta Good 100 smoke with a pro bono cigar event. It hints at promotional tasting or charity effort but lacks clear details, participants, or dates.
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel T. Peek
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel T. Peek of West Indianapolis celebrate 50 years of marriage. They live at 828 Warren Ave with daughter Mrs. A B Wood hosting the reception at 833 Marion Ave. Peek, a former Indiana cavalry veteran, served in the Civil War and remains active in his Methodist church as he and his wife mark a half century together despite their grandson’s illness.
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Nathaniel T. Peek
Warrenave
West Indianapolis
A. B. Wood
Marionave
West
Indianapolis
Peek
Methodist Church
Company L
Indiana Cavalry
Army of the Cumberland
Shiloh
Perryville
Chickamauga
Mission Ridge
Georgia
Atlanta
James H. Hackleman
Connersville
Shi Loh
Dreyfus
Henry
Edward
John Staver
Lexington-ave
Andrew A. Peek
Dousilas St
Mr. Peek
Couple's wedding tale spans war days and Ducal debates
The article recounts 72 year old Mr Peck and 68 year old wife reflecting on a lifelong union and a Civil War past. It notes their nine children, three living, and a grandson, plus the bride’s wedding dress details and a family gathering in Laurel Indiana. Mr Peck, a veteran, describes hardship during service and a siege memory at Chickamauga.
Cuspidor Fight Leads to Fines After Assault Charge
Oliver Hiatt was fined by Justice Smock for assaulting James L. Mitchell who also faced a similar penalty for retaliating. The quarrel over money escalated from a $60 settlement attempt to mutual blows and a cuspidor hurled during a chaotic exchange at the Baldwin block.
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Oliver Hiatt
Justice Smock
James L. Mitchell
Mitchell
Hiatt
Baldwin Block
Squire
E Nen Mitchel
Age Limit Lowered by Young Men's Institute
The Young Men's Institute at 615 BE North St. met Wednesday and lowered the membership age to over fifty. A report on recognizing the ladies auxiliary was recommitted but likely to be admitted. The order boasts a fat treasury and rapidly growing membership. a Wednesday trolley ride to meet is planned.
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Young Men’s Institute
Y. M. I. Hall
North St
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Treasury
Electric Tale of Indianapolis and Greenwood Railroads Progress
Work speeds on the Indianapolis and Greenwood electric railway. cars may not run until November 1 due to delayed material. The Greenwood line plans freight in ordinary cars via Belt railroad, Martinsville contracts soon, and financing efforts secure a $850,000 build cost with $800,000 in preferred stock and $700,000 in bonds. Farmers along the route subscribe for 350,000 in tickets.
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Indianaapolis & Greenwood Electric Railroad
Charles F. Caffin
Greenwood Road
Martinsville
Fitzgerald
McCormack Inspects Eight Strikes Across Gas Belt
Labor Commissioner McCormack travels to eight towns in the gas belt to mediate labor disputes. At Marion about 200 street workers strike while glass blowers in Yorktown Cicero Lapel Middleton and Union City also walk out.
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McCormack
Marion
Yorktown
Cicero
Lapel
Middleton
Union
Taggart Declines Nomination in City Convention
Mayor Taggart announces he will not accept a nomination if offered at Saturday's convention and will decline. Albert Sahm is tipped as likely nominee as Democrats argue over leadership. Party factions and Irish and German elements react amid relief and disappointment. In London, Kruger signals concessions to British demands on franchise and arms shipments to the Transvaal.
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Taggart
Albert Sahm
City Committee
Maine
Joe Fanning
Cotter
T. Taggart
Tom Taggart
Rochford-Cox
Tigor
Democratic Club
Albert Lahm
Marion County Democracy
Janitors Accept Donations for Porto Ricans Relief Drive
On Thursday all school janitors will be in their buildings to receive supplies for the suffering Porto Ricans. Donations may also be dropped with janitors if customers cannot reach the Board of Trade building. Cash gifts are accepted by check at the Indiana Trust Company with several donors listed, including W. St. Voelker, Indianapolis Manufacturing Co, A Burdsall Co, and J. Co. Perry & Co among others. amounts range from 2.00 to 15.00.
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Board of Trade
Indiana Trust Company
W. ST. Voelker Oo
Cee
LOU Hide, Leather and Belting Company
Indieanapolis Manufacturing Company
Charles Lefler
A. Burdsall Company
T. B. Laycock Manufacturing
A. A. Barnes
Ceee
Cceese
Enee
Indianapolis Saddlery Company
L. W. Ott & Co
M. Clune
Dodraidainee Etree Reais Pany
CASH
T. B. Laycock Manufacturing Company
Stsrcel Dineases Agate
Si J. Co. Perry & Co
Groceries
John J. Moore
Indianapolis Drug Company
Ell Lily & Co
Medicines
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for Three Hour Window
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the three hours ending at 8 pm on August 2 calls for generally fair weather. The report notes Wednesday night and Thursday conditions with temperatures around early morning and noon readings, though specific values are not provided.
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Indianapolis
Boers Offer Five Year Franchise Conditioned on British Non Interference
A Cape Town dispatch reports the Boers consent to a five year franchise demanded by Britain but only if England agrees not to interfere in Transvaal internal affairs. War prep increases in South Africa as hundreds of troops arrive and the Mafeking horse regiment mobilizes.
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London
Aus
Capt Town
Great Britain
England
Transvaal
South Africa
Mafeking Horse Regiment
Johannesburg Sits Paralyzed Awaiting Kruger Reply
London cable reports Johannesburg suspended as Kruger's reply looms. Bloemfontein conference begged in new plan. Cecil Rhodes in the Cape Assembly says no bloodshed likely in the Transvaal and Kruger will back down to ease the crisis.
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The
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Kruger
Bloemfontaine
Cecil Rhodes
Cape
South Africa
New Republican Afternoon Daily Planned for Indianapolis
Indianapolis to get a new afternoon newspaper led by William J. Richards former News partner and business manager. Backed by unlimited capital the venture aims to be explicitly Republican and stems from the morning Republican organ’s stance on Saturday city convention. Richards reportedly has 3465.09 in cash from selling his News stake.
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Indianapolis
William J. Richards
The
Newa
New Enterprise
Richard
Chicago
Maj. Richards
Beveridge
Hinshaw Denies Parole or Pardon Request
Union B. Hunt denies reports that Hinshaw will seek pardon or parole for the life murder case. Hinshaw would not accept parole if offered, seeking exoneration. No clemency motion exists in governor's records. Michigan City prison boards reviewed over 100 life inmates and selected eight for consideration. four acted, none involving Hinshaw.
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eThe
Hinshaw
Union B. Hunt
Board of Control
Michigan City Prison
Board of State Charities
Whose Hoss The Police Seek Owner For Found Horse
Police hold a man in custody after finding a horse and buggy with him. The animal matches a stolen horse description from John W. Warner of Monticello and also answers to W. B. Owen of Pobart Indiana. The horse has a white star on the forehead, white hind legs, and a cropped mane, matching both owners’ horses.
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John W. Warner
Monticello
W. B. Owen
Pobart
Ind
Warner
Owen
Board Accepts Plat Filing for Street Name Correction
The board approved a plat filed for construction of streets with a corrected name though mis-spelled in the title. Owners objected to the spelling error but the plat received approval on Wednesday, with plans to erect the streets as named.
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Board of Workg
Philii * Board
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