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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1899

Page

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Dreyfus court marshalling secret testimony in Rennes

The Rennes Dreyfus court martial enters a week of secret hearings with Maj Hartmann describing French and German guns and the spies in the Austrian network. New witness Cernuschi reads a letter accusing four French spies including Dreyfus, provoking a stunned audience and heated exchanges among judges and lawyers.

Rennes Lieut. Bruyerre War Ministry Roger Bruyerre Eugene Cernuschi Jouast Cernushhi Paris Cernuschi Dreyfus France

Once Beautiful Woman Sent To Workhouse After Mental Trials

Jennie Graves once beauty of note was sent to the workhouse from police court on Monday. Long ago she wed florist N Tinois and stole his horse and buggy. Sergeant Kurtz had her released after she proved insane. She later appeared in masculine dress claiming to be a detective unraveling a case and was repeatedly arrested on various charges but often released due to her condition. Recently she vanished from police attention until being found intoxicated on Washington street wearing a mourning bonnet and veil.

Jennie Graves N. Tinois Et. Florist Kurtz Washington Sr

Council Meeting Set to Review Controller Finance Proposals

The council schedules a meeting to receive the Controller's recommendations on the next year's appropriations and tax levy. If a quorum is present Monday night the regular session will proceed despite Labor Day. Last year only certain city officials attended the labor day call.

Council Champ.dabor

Recalled offender Bill Malady jailed again after police court

Bill Malady spent much of his life in jail and workhouse. He resisted an officer during a Sunday disturbance and was sent back to the workhouse after a police court hearing. His past includes repeated penitentiary terms and a prior assault charge against Lafe Shipman’s daughter. Both men have long records.

Bill Malady Malady Lafe Shipman

Indiana Promoter Noah J. Clodfelter Declared Mental Wreck

Noah J. Clodfelter once a wealthy business and electric railway promoter in Indiana has been brought from the west to his brother's home in Crawfordsville a mental wreck. He believes a million dollars will be given to him and spends money lavishly. Before leaving Crawfordsville he published a book of poems denouncing the town.

Crawfordsv Lle Ind Noah J. Clodfelter Indiana Crawfordsville

Judge Coz Astonished by Allgood Theft Discharge

George W. Allgood a hackman was discharged in police court Monday on four charges of stealing five dollars from a waiter at Henry Smith's restaurant. He allegedly took money after a night of drinks, the waiter left the bill briefly and it disappeared.

Coz George W. Allgood Hackman Henry Smith

Bookwalter Gains Colored Support Amid City Politics

Republicans claim Charles A. Bookwalter will win the colored vote despite rival Mayor Tagart's popularity among Black residents. They cite failed vote-buying attempts and note Bookwalter spoke at the A M E conference when Tagart was absent. Democrats prepare for a 30 day poll as Samuel Ralston mounts a governor bid.

Charles A. Bookwalter Taggart Bookwalter

Olympia Arrives at Gibraltar For Dewey Welcome

United States cruiser Olympia arrived at Gibraltar at noon with Admiral Dewey aboard. British ships and forts saluted as the Olympia fired in reply. Dewey will stay until September 15 before heading to New York. British officers plan a royal reception for the Manila hero during the stay.

Gibraltar United States Olympia Admiral Dewey Dewey New York Manila

President Teams Plans for New Dependencies Governance

A Washington dispatch reports the president plans civil government for the Philippines by three commissioners after rebellion ends, Cuba under military control until a general decision on independence or annexation, Porto Rico as a territorial form, and Hawaii as a territorial system. The president returns from vacation with clear views and will discuss cabinet details soon.

New York Washington The Herald Philippines Cuba United States America Porto Rico Arizona Hawaii Hawaiian Commission Congress

Bones of Two Men Found in Glenn Street Shed

Workmen uncover two skeletons buried in gravel behind a shed on Glenn Street near New York Street in a plot once used by a Civil War camp. The larger skeleton is roughly man-sized, the other about four feet long, both placed in a box and likely to be buried by T Harvey. Some locals think they are Civil War relics or river floaters from earlier eras.

T. Harvey Glenn New York St New York Investment Company Harvey

Denial of Affidavit Charge in Carter Case

Frank P. Blair associate counsel for Capt Carter convict in government fraud denies filing any affidavit charging Gen Otis with perjury and subornation of perjury or a pledge by President McKinley to refrain from action until Carter’s innocence is shown.

Blair Chicago Frank P. Blair Capt Carter Gen. Otis McKinley

Shortages Reported Among Spanish Prisoners in Philippines

Manila dispatch says Spanish prisoners report Insurgents are short of rations and making home made black powder. They are using various schemes to obtain ammunition.

Manila Filipinas

McVeigh Given Life Sentence After Commuted Death

Private Thomas McVeigh of Company G First Wyoming volunteers was moved from the Presidis guardhouse to Alcatraz to serve life imprisonment. His death sentence, imposed by a court martial in Manila for attempting to kill Captain Wrighter, was commuted by President McKinley.

McVeigh San Francisco Thomas McVeigh Company G First Wyoming Volunteers Presidis Alcatraz Island McKinley Irons Grant Manila Wrighter

Americans Kill One In Reconnaissance Skirmish

In Manila on September 4 a small patrol from Col. Bell's company clashed with native forces near Porac. One American was killed and another wounded as the insurgents retreated to their lines. The wounded man was carried back in a lull cart captured by the Americans.

Manila Col. Bell Porac

Attendant Fined for Beating Inmate at Insane Asylum

Thomas Hundley, an attendant at the insane asylum, was fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in the workhouse by Judge Cox for beating inmate Martin Gillespie. Gillespie, a violent patient, had hands and feet shackled as Hundley allegedly forced him from a chair and attacked him. The keeper Gittenple reportedly assisted by restraining Gillespie.

Thomas Hundley Insane Asylum Cox Martin Gillespie Gillespie Hundley Gittenple Edenhar

Tartar Sails from Manila via San Francisco

The War Department received a telegram from Manila dated Sept 4 reporting the Tartar left yesterday for San Francisco with 48 officers and 18 civilians, 400 discharged men, 735 enlisted men in Kansas, sever hospital corps, total 1 210, OTIS.

Washington War Department Manila San Francisco Kansas Otis

Man Nearly Kills Self After Intoxicated Ride

Samuel Clark, intoxicated, boarded Dennis Sullivan’s buggy on W. Washington Street Sunday. Patrons were jolted as the buggy lurched and dislocated injuries were reported. physicians and Judge Cox were involved in the day’s proceedings.

Samuel Clark Dennis ’ Sullivan Washington St Judge. Cox

Labor Day Sentiments From Gompers Debs and Bryan

Samuel Gompers emphasizes that Labor Day arose from workers, not rulers, praising organized labor to protect women and the young, extend leisure, and raise wages. Eugene V. Debs calls for abolition of capitalism and a cooperative commonwealth. W. J. Bryan urges workers to study Lincoln’s warning and defend labor's primacy in government.

Kansas City, Mo Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Kansas City World Debs Kansas City Eugene V. Debs Co-Operative Commonwealth

Indianapolis Unions Parade For Labor Day Celebration

About 2 000 marchers from Indianapolis unions attended the state labor day event in Elwood. The parade featured diverse trades led by Capt Chris Jruger and Chief Marshal J W Madden, with carpenters, electricians, theater workers, painters, coopers, plumbers, plasterers, stone masons, broom makers, iron workers, and the Typographical union among participants.

Indianapolis Elwood N. Pennsylvania St Union John McGregor John Charles Bookwalter Repulse Lican Bookwaler Pennsylvania St

Knocking at Union Labor Speech Sparks Congregation

Rev. L. J. Naftgizer of the High Street M. E. Church preached on the labor question in Muncie Indiana on Sunday night and caused several parishioners to leave the church. He argued organized labor cannot be successful due to intemperance ignorance immigration and infidelity.

Naftgizer Muncie Ind Ll. J. Naftgizer High-st. M. E

Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Local Case Batch

The grand jury issued a partial report on Monday with indictments including Irene Wilson for grand larceny William Beat for petit larceny Susie Downey for receiving stolen goods Frank Carroll and John Sullivan for grand larceny Harry George for burglary and grand larceny.

Irene Wilson William Beat Susie Downey Frank Carroll John Sullivan Harry George

Senator Bay Ideedees Home Wardrobe Mentioned

White duck suit and brown cloth shoes with a campaign hat and blue bandana described as Senator Bay Ideedees attire brought from the Philippines. The Commercial Travelers Club is now quartered in the residence building east of the Grand hotel. Transfer comers crowded on Monday afternoon as people visited a picnic. Most business houses closed in the afternoon.

Bay‘¢eridee Philippines The Commercial Travelers’ ‘Club Grand Hotel Fternoon

Tremendous Crowd at Elwood Labor Day Celebration

Twenty five thousand people attended the state labor day event in Elwood Indiana. Delegations joined from Indianapolis Marion Anderson Alexandria Muncie and other points. The window glass workers show a split with factions led by Senator Johnson of Anderson and George Perkins. No public demonstration occurred.

Elwood Ind Indianapels Marion Anderson Alexandria Muncie andYother Johnson George Perkins

Battery A to Journey to New York for Dewey Meeting

No doubt remains that Battery A will travel to New York to meet the returning Dewey. Local business leaders report fund-raising proceeding smoothly with committees assigned to canvass different groups including shoe dealers and brewers. Some question persists about which organization will accompany the trip, with light artillery as the likely unit, and many veterans from the Twenty seventh battery expected to join.

New York Dewey Sterling R. Holt Capt. I. L. Bieler Porto Rico

Weather outlook for Indianapolis area ends Monday night

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m September 5 calls for fair weather Monday night and Tuesday. Temperature at 7 a m will be about 63. Marcy's place offers watches jewelry diamonds and silverware. Lowest.

Indianapolis Marcy

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Carriere Demange M. Labori Labori M. Andre M. Bertulus Bertulus Col. Henry Henry Esterhazy de Clam Picquart he-Henry Dr. Well M. Paul Painleve Gen Gense Painleve Jacques Solomon Hadamard Gen. Gonse Dreyfusites Gonse Cuignet Pablogue Chamoin Tomps Col. Sandherr Intelligence Department Court of Cassation Bordereau Teysonnieres Gribelin Temps Palmer Hennion Bureau Court of Noah Clodfelter Fanning Decatur Samuel Ralston Lebanon Taggare England Glenn St Federation of Labor Bryan W. J. Bryan Abraham Linecoln Lincoln Lineam Coopers
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