Dreyfus Trial Opens With Testimony From English Witness
English journalist Rowland Strong testifies that Exterhazy confessed writing the bordereau. Gobert of the Bank of France confirms Exterhazy wrote it, not Dreyfus. Bertillon demonstrates handwriting rhythm, while the court weighs the evidence amid audience reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennes
Dreyfus
Col du Paty de Clam
Rennes
Maitre Latori
Gol Jousust
du Paty de Clam
Jousost
Rowland Strong
Exterhazy
M. Gobert
Bank of France
France
Pe Docamenta
Enterhas
Bordereau
Court of Cassation
M. Bertillon
Bertillon
Telegraphic briefs from the era note fires and politics
Thowne Ontario fires, Ottawa upheavals, and peacetime aims dominate brief items. The text mentions a major speech by McKinley, calls for peace in the Philippines, and a public address in Woodstock. Severe drought presses Ontario farmland with fire in Harley swamp and dying crops. A fatal house fire near Sourisfont leaves a man dead. Barford reports timber losses and a water shortage threatens crops. St Georges Union of North America elects officers in Philadelphia Toronto London and Washington. The Sultan of Morocco proclamations threaten piracy and establish gunboat protection for foreign shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Ang
Antry
Great Western Railway
Oxford
Norfolk
Barford
Brant County
Harley
July Bank Statement Shows Favorable Increase Over Last Year
Ottawa reports a July bank statement with higher notes in circulation deposits and current loans than the previous year. It notes growth in deposits payable on demand and balances due from the United Kingdom, reflecting increased dealings with Britain. The department calls the overall condition extremely satisfactory and prosperous for the Dominion. Reports also note a major forest fire near Cache Lake and peat bog fires along the Ottawa Montreal line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Finance
DoMinion
Canada
United Kingdom
Cache Lake
Ottawa, Aroprior and
Parry Sound
Montreal
CPR
Unclear historical notes mix sports and weather events
Fragmented OCR text references Capt. Frank Keuall Jr and Abe audition, Avwerick Cup guests, a Lochester win in Canada, O A M P railway line near Montreal, and a Manitoba agriculture weather forecast with noisy garbled lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Keuall, Jr
Tages
Wienien
Abe
Lochester
Canada City
O. A. Am P'S
Montreal
Tyna
Manitoba
Agricultuen
Uae
Capt Kendall Jr Dead in Steamer Accident
Rat Portage Aug 25. Captain Kendall Jr a popular young man died after falling from the steamer Clipper en route from War Road to Rat Portage. The wheelman left in charge, rough seas, a barge line cut loose, and Kendall sank astern shouting for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Portage
Lake of the Woods
Frank Kendal, Jr
War Road
Minn
Keuall
Long Point
Kendall
British troops sail for Capetown and Cape Town woes rise
The Manchester regiment of 1000 men sails for Capetown and Southampton on Aug 25. The Arundel Castle carries 30 officers and 770 men to Cape Town. Delagoa Bay incidents heighten British concern over munitions in the South African republics, with Uitlanders urged to bear arms and calls to reduce armaments as a pathway to peace. German volunteers express willingness to serve in case of war, seeking separate corps for hardships in the Magato campaign. The Marquess of Salisbury personally meets Queen Victoria as tensions mount over the Transvaal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Manchester Regiment
Capetown
Southampton
Eng
Cape Town
Delagoa Bay
South African
Transvaal
Lorenz Marquez
Johannesburg
Dortan
Natal
London
Marqu Salistinsy
Queen Victoria
Mageste
Harvest excursion trains bring 1,000 passengers to Wionipes station
An orderly crowd of over 1,000 excursionists arrived overnight as eleven carriages filled with able bodied men reached the Wionipes station. CP R officials guided travelers to work locations and timetables while early departures sent 800 toward Brandon and other departures continued to Calgary and Winnipeg routes. The second week’s service began at 10 pm with heavy commuter turnout and comfortable handling by railway staff. In Chima Anz 20 bubont plague reported at Chwang but not yet widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Rifle Association
L. Bibby
Dundas
Kingston
Ont
Pearing Kingston
Cambria
Toronto
Joplin
Margret Mining
Wionipes
Weeton
C.P. R
Brandon
Raway
Manitoba
Main
Calgary
Alloway & Champion Bankers and Brokers Price List
Alloway and Champion issue a detailed wholesale price sheet for agricultural products and livestock. Wheat and flour goods show varied grades with per bushel and per ton prices. oats, barley, corn, and oil cake listed with track and bulk rates. Dairy, eggs, vegetables, meats, and hides priced by unit, weight, or dozen, reflecting market conditions at the time. Names, locations, and commodities indicate a regional market bulletin from a banking broker house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hye
Win Pipes
Manitoba
Cotton Goods Prices Rise Amid Raw Material Shortage
August reports show a broad advance in cottons and worsteds as mills raise prices due to higher raw cotton costs. Fancy cottons up 2 to 74 percent, impacting many textile lines including dress cottons and underclothing. John W. Anderson prelim hearing closed in Winnipeg police court. magistrate Peerles sends case to fall sessions for jury trial elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John W. Anderson
Peerles
Sesizes
Hill to build fifteen steamers for trans Pacific trade
Chicago August 25 It is reported that James J Hill will construct fifteen new steamers for the Great Northern road to expand the trans Pacific trade as the present fleet proves insufficient to meet growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James J. Hill
Cuban Pay Dispute Turns Fatal Near Santiago
Five Cuban soldiers were killed and ten wounded when a payment riot erupted at Cuevitas, three miles from Santiago, as imperfect payroll lists sparked anger. U S troops protected Col Moale, while Captain Baliat was struck by stones and shot in the arm. The clash involved gendarmes, armed locals, and machete use, ending with a guarded pay office and no confirmed attack plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiago de Coda
Rendarmes
Cucuitas
Santiago
OSC
Cuevitas
Captain Baliat
Ender
United States
Col Moale
Baliat
Moale
Atlin chief targets gambling as court probes fraud
The Atlin police chief moves to suppress gambling while D G Cathcart a Revelstoke merchant faces five charges for obtaining money on false pretenses. He pleads guilty and is sentenced to fifteen months hard labor. Labor politics and railway shifts are noted in various regions, with reports from Rossland and Winnipeg Fort William divisions and a forecast of staff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlin
D. G. Cathcart
Revelstoke
Ciizens
Ralph Smith
M.P.P
Dominion Labor Congress
Rossland Labor Day Committee
Rossland
Sith
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Hank
Are George's Unio
Cape Haytien
Monte Christi
Santo Domingo
Engle Porte
Prague
P. Wa Toronte
Universal Peace
Vreseri Tin
S. Fh
Makinley Spears
Porto Rico
Philippines
Ontario
Sourisfont
Melita
Aamgier
Morocco
Riff Coast
Kendall, JR
Mamie Hooker
Varie
Sepdov
Ant
Booker
Tokei Green
Miss Booker
Buffalo
Mamie
English
Joseph Booker
Grand Truk
Canua
Valencia
Zealandia
Te Montana Regiment
San Francisco
Royal Kes
Hotton
Liest-Col. Bachan
Ers
Main SI
Winnie
Fort Wasiam
Glenora
Allows & Champion
Winniper
Alloway & Champion
Main Street
Markie O
Advance In
Fort Witham
J. A. Cameron
Winnipeg Fort William
Crow's Nest Pass
Gr. Hors
North Bay
Bury
Cameron
British Columbia
Mara
Rosenresa
Gretna
Atex South
Paris
Fort Winatn
Quebec
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