Dreyfus Trial Sparks Outbreaks As Rennes Court Opens
Paris reports indicate renewed anti Dreyfus demonstrations as the Rennes court martial nears. Clashes erupt at Rennes and Mende with police arrests and a battalion of infantry called in. The Figaro begins publishing cassation evidence including De Clam and Cuignet depositions.
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Rennes
the Figaro
Court of Cassation
de Clam
Cuignet
Dreyfus
Gonse
de Boisdeffre
Culgnet
de Freystaeder
Col. Henry
Henry
Charge Against Eustis Linked to Dreyfus Case
A Rennes cable to the Tribune reports the United States is drawn into the Dreyfus affair via a statement attributed to former ambassador Eustis. The cable says he claimed Dreyfus is culpable and that proof could be offered.
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Chicago
Rennes
the Tribune
United States
Dreyfus
Eustis
Eustis denies Paris Dreyfus tale
Newport July 31 ex ambassador to France James B Eustis says a Paris gossip report about his knowledge of the Dreyfus affair is entirely incorrect He says he only knew of the matter as it came to his notice while in France and he disclaims any secret information related to the case.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Rennes
Eustis
Newport
R. I
James
France
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area Aug 1
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for warmer fair weather into Monday night with showers on Tuesday. Temperatures to 7 a.m. 64 degrees. noon 80 degrees. 2 p.m. noted as SL.
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Indianapolis
Jealous Women Fight In Home Assault Case
Bettie Hawkins, colored, was fined one dollar and given five days in the workhouse by Judge Cox on Monday for a disturbance. She and a colored man who had boarded with her fought with Sarah Plunkett, a white woman, battering her door while the man fled out the rear. Plunkett was arrested but discharged. Mrs. Marthe Coomes died at 68 from heart disease linked to Brights disease, per Dr. Gayler, with the death not reported to the coroner. she leaves several children.
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Bettie Hawkins
Cox
Sarah Plunkett
Phinkett
Fire Alarm at Empire Theater Causes Downtown Stir
Fire alarm sounded from the Empire Theater around 10 a.m. Monday after a wiring cross. The department and much of downtown patrons rushed to the scene, but no smoke was found.
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Empire
Empire Theater
Elevator Crash Shocks Eight At No 23 Lafayette Place
Five women and three men suffered serious shock and injuries when an elevator at No 23 Lafayette Place in New York fell from the fifth to the first floor. Officials blamed excess speed and a slack cable for the mishap.
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New York
No. 23
Lafayette Place
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Kirtland Peck, 21, heir to over $100 000, marries Ardella E Norton 25 a factory girl in Bridgeport Connecticut. Peck’s mother knew nothing of the plans but welcomed him and his bride.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Two Killed in Runaway Crash Reported in Grafton And Parkersburg
Miss Agnes Warned of the danger survived injuries from a Saturday night runaway. Miss Ida Brown died outright in the incident, with reports noting the accident occurred in Grafton and effects spread to nearby Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Vai
Italy
Agnes
Rafton
Ida Brown
Rat ‘Grafton
It’s a Sure Boycott and Its Reach Into Trade
In Cleveland on July 31 1913 the street railway strike intensified a boycott extending to grocers barbers and restaurants. Officers threatened jail for dealers who aid soldiers and businesses fear loss of trade amid scarcities and refusals. A south end riot prompted troops and Gen Axline briefly dispersed a strike group.
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Cleveland
Big Consolidated Company
South End
Axline
Brooklyn 21 seek $210000 after dynamite blast suits
Counsel for 21 men arrested July 19 after the dynamite explosion under the Fifth Avenue elevated pillars in Brooklyn will file individual suits against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company for false imprisonment. Each suit seeks $10,000, totaling $210,000.
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New York
Fifth-ave
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Postal Telegraph boys strike for 24 cent message
Three hundred messenger boys for the Postal Telegraph Company walked out on Monday in Boston demanding 24 cents per message, matching the pay of Western Union boys.
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Boston
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Hilton News reshuffles leadership at faculty meeting
Brown is named business manager and will oversee work of managing editor. Williams remains editor in chief with Morris Ross writing editorials. James P. Horneday becomes city editor. Delavan Smith, News chief stockholder, visited to review conditions and approve minor reporter changes.
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Hilton
Brown
Chas
Williams
Morris Ross
James P. Horneday
Delavan Smith
Pretty milliner shoots persecutor at Fairview Ky
In Fairview Kentucky Sunday Fanny Goodwin a milliner shot Byron Allegree fatally wounding him after five years of alleged persecution. Allegree reportedly wrote obscene inscriptions on her window with a diamond and insulted Miss Goodwin and Calvin Layne on the street before she fired. She surrendered but was released without bond.
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Hopkinsville
Fairview
Fanny Goodwin
Byron Allegree
Alesree
Miss Goodwin
Calvin Layne
Allegree
Ailegree
Fire ripples through Acton cottages destroying six homes
A gasoline stove exploded in a park cottage in Acton Monday at 5 a.m. and within an hour six houses burned to ashes. Residents fled in night clothes. Victims include Rev. Dashiell and Mr. Bookwalter.
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Acton Park
Rev
Dashiell
Mr. Bookwalter
Noisy Ike Fined in Police Court for Disturbing Peace
Ike Adams of 201 N Nobliest Street was fined $3 after police court Monday for disturbing the peace. His unruly complaint at his home caused a nearby woman with heart disease to nearly die from the stress.
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Ike
Adams
N. Nobliest
Cain
Man accused in knife wounds at 426 W Washington
Bernard Dryden reports multiple stab wounds to his breast and arms after an alleged confrontation with a man he stopped for insulting his wife. He alleges the attacker inflicted the injuries. Police investigate at the Washington street address.
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Bernard Dryden
Washington St
Ex Lieut Col Du Paty Gellam Freed
Dispatch reports ex Lieut Col Du Paty Gellam has been liberated. In Naples an explosion at a fete kills one and injures 35. In Ostend a man claims $12 000 in railroad station theft. In Benevento four women brigands are captured accused of murder and attempted killings. A local ad touts cheap watches and meals at a grand hotel cafe.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
du Paty Gellam
Naples
Benevento
Edet
Here
Sunday Baseball Law Case Ends in Acquittal for Players
Police halted a Sunday baseball game between Indianapolis and Minneapolis, arresting players and the umpire in the first inning. The jury found the players not guilty, led by defense claim that no game was completed. Attorneys Burke and Warrum challenged the law's scope while Judge Cox defined violation at first pitch.
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Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Minneapolis
Messrs. Burke
Warrum
Frank Burke
Burke
Cox
Quigley
Kern
Mrs. Chase Sprague Dies At Edgewood Estate
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, daughter of the late Chief Justice Chass and wife of former Senator Sprague of Rhode Island, died at Edgewood near Washington. Once a social queen, she wielded immense influence in Washington society. a fund was later started to save her Edgewood home.
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Washington
Ate Chase Sprague
Edgewood
Kate Chase Sprague
Chass
Sprague
Rhode Island
Alger Quits Washington on Final Day in Office
Secretary of War Alger completes his last day in office in Washington. Incoming secretary Elihu Root will not arrive at the War Department until 11 a.m. Tuesday and will be presented to department heads before Alger departs for Detroit at 2:45 p.m.
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Washington
Alger
Elihu Root
War Department
Detroit
Alger Urges McMillan Withdrawal to Clear Field
Ex State Senator C W Moore calls for Senator McMillan to exit the upcoming senatorial race in Michigan to allow Wen Alger to run unopposed, signaling a push for a clear field in Detroit on July 81.
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Detroit
Mich
C. W. Moore
McMillan
Wen. Alger
Wabash Hare Importing Breeding Company Capital Stock
The St Michael archangel benevolent society of East Chicago limits membership to Polish speaking Roman Catholics. The company’s capital stock is listed at 3500 dollars.
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St. Michael ‘Archangel - Benevolent Society
Chicago
Third try to move Jeffersonville clothing depot fuels west east clash
Senator Fairbanks leads a fight to block removal of the Jeffersonville clothing manufactory and its commissary, charging a west versus east power play. He cites bids favoring eastern delivery and argues western production is overlooked while Bryan may renominate himself for president.
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Jeffersonville
Fairbanks
War Department
Philadelphia
Bryan
United States
Poisoned Milk findings spark health board probe
Dr John I Geis reports 24 of 184 milk samples sold by Indianapolis dairymen contained formaldehyde a dangerous preservative. Nine offenders have been arrested with warrants issued. Health officials plan to continue inspections swiftly sampling dairy wagons when households report sour or off tasting milk.
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John I. Geis
Indianapolis
Board of Health
Clark
Health Board
Quarrel at Nickel Plate Saloon Leaves Two Injured
Minnie Crawley is in City hospital with internal injuries after a Sunday morning clash at the Nickel Plate saloon. James Quinn, proprietor, lies in bed with a neck cut near the jugular. The altercation, reportedly sparked by Crawley, ended with both under arrest as their condition allows. It is said they had lived intimately.
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Minnie Crawley
James Quinn
Quinn
State Democratic Anti Goebel Delegates to Convene in Lexington
The Kentucky anti Goebel democrats plan a Wednesday conference in Lexington with 12 to 20 counties represented. They claim loyalty to the party emblem and seek to bar Goebel affiliates from receiving it, possibly resulting in a court injunction against the secretary of state.
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Lexington
Ixy
Towns Seek Sanitary Guidance From State Board
Fifteen cities and towns petitioned the State board of health for July visits. Alexander Rochester Portland Mooreville Sullivan Martinsville and Chesterton asked for sewer system advice. Other requests covered vaccination new school buildings and related matters. The board will oppose a proposal at Corydon to build an outhouse on the public square.
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State Board of Health
Alexander
Rochester
Portland
Mooreville
Sullivan
Martinsville
Chesterton
Corydon
County Institute Tour Opens Under Supt Jones
Deputy superintendent F A Cotton returns from California and Superintendent Jones begins a tour of county institutes to inspect programs and coordinate instruction.
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F. A. Cotton
California
Supt. Jones
City Life Sparks in Local Divorce Suit and Damaged Wagon
Harry L. Greer sues his wife Alena for divorce claiming she refuses to live with him. Samuel B. Morse reports a street car demolished his hay wagon and injured him. he seeks 500 dollars from the company. Fireworks show planned for Garfield park Friday evening with free admission and a refreshment stand bargain in play. Burdock Blood Bitters advertisement claims to purify blood and improve complexion.
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Harry L. Greer
Alena
Samuel B. Morse
Garfield Park
The Kissel Garden Evening Attractions
Lilly J Mike Prima Donna and Mamié Livingstone headline a lineup at Kissel Garden with Cowie Charles and W. Mi hor Baritone among listed attractions for July evenings and nights.
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Kissel Garden
Lilly J Mike
Mamié Livingstone
O Cowie
Charles
W. Mi Hor
Yellow fever fears grip Hampton soldiers home
Surgeon general Wyman mobilizes to stamp out yellow fever at the Hampton Virginia soldiers' home. Five to six cases and several deaths prompt quarantine, redeployment of surgeons, and efforts to track the outbreak's origin and prevent spread to Norfolk Newport News and Washington.
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Ashington
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Hampton
Santiago
Wampton
Old Poin
Norfolk
Newport News
Hampten
Potomac
Health Board
Daniel Leary
Pere
Wyman Dentate
Seary
Dr. Wyman
Leary
Yellow Fever Strikes Hampton Soldiers Home Adds Death
Two new yellow fever cases were reported at the Hampton soldiers' home and another death occurred. In Newport News no teams or beats were scheduled Monday. Four hundred guests departed Old Point Comfort hotels at 8 a.m. by special train.
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Newport News
Hampton
Old Point Comfort
Spe
Alarm in Washington on disease stamp out efforts
A late July conference in Washington reports strong precautionary measures against a spreading disease. Secretary Alger and other officials vowed rigorous steps to control the outbreak and protect public health.
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Washington
Alger
Boy Hanged During Mob Action In Indiana Jail
Homer Brown a 10 year old boy was arrested on a murder charge after playing jail with peers. A mob seized him from the Greenfield jail and hanged him in a shed, but the rope length failed and he was cut down. He is reported to be recovering.
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Greenfield
Ind
Homer Brown
Brown
Orine
Beasley Goes Home in Indiana Scandal
James Good, colored, is under arrest after Rev. Beasley reports loss of 1400 dollars in a room over an Indiana avenue saloon on Saturday afternoon. Police seek his wife Della Good who is alleged to have relieved him. Her allusive past includes arrests for sheep stealing. a photo warning circulates. Beasley returned to Whiteland, Indiana, Sunday night to wait on developments and continued preaching. He claims he was seeking a washwoman when diverted by a young man believed to be Mrs. Good's husband. A shoe hid a jewel?
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James Good
Della Good
John Beasley
Indiana-ave
Riv
Beasley
Whiteland
Ind
Beveridge Not Reached Western Coast Yet
SAN FRANCISCO July 31 The report that Senator Beveridge arrived is untrue. Passengers on the China and Gaelic have not seen nor heard of the distinguished tourist. Selling out harness and trunks Wm Vanderpool 228 Meridian Street
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San Francisco
Beveridge
Wm.Vanderpool
Meridian-st
Walker Defends Alger in Indiana State House Speech
Col I N Walker former G A R commander says ex secretary of war R A Alger was unfairly treated and that President McKinley supported him. He recalls Alger and McKinley cordial relations during a Canton visit and asserts the president opposed newspaper attacks on Alger. Walker hopes Alger is seated in the Senate.
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McKinley
Indiana State House
Col. I. N. Walker
Grand Army
R. A. Alger
Alger
Col. Walker
Michigan
United States Senate
Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Company Exits Trust
The Indianapolis chain and stamping company may not join the bicycle trust. The trust reportedly will not acquire the plant, and the move could affect the company’s business with customers amid possible price and supply implications.
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Indianapolis Chain and Stamping Company
Indianapolis
Bicycle Trust
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