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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
7
The piece questions Bertillon's reputation for sane genius while analyzing his diagram demonstration. It notes anti-Dreyfus supporters claim conviction but fail to explain why, and lists the diagram’s cryptic elements such as the heart shaped center, citadel, and various handwriting and forgery indicators.
Rennes Aug. 31 handwriting experts largely agree Dreyfus did not write the bordereau and Esterhazy may be its author. The memo lists notes on hydraulic brake, outpost troops and artillery, plus a Madagascar reference. The document’s origins and date remain contested amid claims of forged papers and altered timelines.
Buffalo August 31 at the American Bar Association meeting Mr Whitelaw of Maryland moved a resolution expressing sympathy for Mitre Labori assaulted in Rennes while serving his client and urging a cable to Labori. The debate followed with mixed views but the resolution was adopted and a cablegram sent.
In his Lexington newspaper Col. W P Breckenridge rebuts William Goebel linking his name to Madeline Pollard. He accuses Goebel of coarse attacks on opponents and calls him a thief and blackguard. He predicts potential duel as many view Goebel’s campaign as pitiable and dangerous.
Washington military dispatch lists officers promoted and appointed from Indiana units. Franke and Anderson receive first lieutenancies in the Thirty-ninth and Forty-fourth infantry respectively along with several other names including Lee Allen McCormick Mensies McDowell and McFeely with promotions to second lieutenants Parsons and Johnson among the Forty-fourth Forty-fifth Fortieth and Forty-first infantry and related ranks.
Washington reports the new battleship Kearsarge will soon be launched with a two turret design. The ship combines two 13 inch guns below and two smaller guns above. Navy ordnance officials say the architecture promises success. Also noted is Alabama’s return from sea trials signaling a strong naval build-up. Panthers prizemoney bid outlined at Dubuque carnival with Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy facing a potential two month match window. A $30,000 purse is planned for Sharkey and Jeffries.
Yellow fever outbreaks hit troops at Cabanas in Havana with five soldiers ill. Major Ladd is recovering as the others show improvement.
Big Four offers a Sunday excursion to Lawrenceburg Aurora and other intermediate stations with a 1 dollar round trip to Shelbyville Greensburg Batesville Sunman Lawrenceburg Aurora. Special trains depart Union Station 730 am and return from Aurora 720 pm. Call Big Four office 1 E Washington St and Union Station.
General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver offers maps views and descriptive matter to guide travelers planning mountain trips. The notice invites readers to request detailed guides showing routes landmarks and points of interest for a scenic vacation.
A railway notice details fares from Pennsylvania to Petoskey Traverse City Mackinac Island with $10.00 to Petoskey and $310.00 total, $10.60 to Traverse City $190.00, $1.60 to Mackinac Island $11.00, for travel on Aug 31 Sept 2 and 6. Returns limit zero days with through sleeping cars, agent W. W. Richardson D. P. A.
Central Standard Time shows arrivals and departures for all trains at Indianapolis Union Station. Lists include Cairo and Vincennes Ex at 8:25 am, Vincennes Express 4:20 pm arrival, Vincennes Express 10:40 am departure, Cairo Express, Indianapolis Ex, Toledo Express 11:50 am, Chicago Express 2:40 pm. Notes mark Daily Chair Car Sleeper and Dining Car.
In a letter from Capt Richard P Leary governor of Guam he proclaims that the island is under United States authority abolishes clergy dominance of political rights and guarantees freedom of worship and protection in lawful pursuits He warns natives not to purchase lands or water rights formerly owned by Spain and ceded to the United States.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Plaza Restaurant offer listing a price of 25 for 100 dollars and a reference to a location or document line. The readable items suggest an advertising or promotional snippet with multiple price points. No further context or entities are clearly identifiable.
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