Trial Opens in Rennes Dreyfus Case Eyed by World
The Dreyfus court martial began at Rennes with Capt. Dreyfus entering the courtroom in a pale, determined mood. Police prepared tight security as a few hundred spectators gathered behind barriers and gendarmes lined avenues near the Lycée. The crowd included journalists and officials, while Gen. Maurrissen and others arrived amid orderly proceedings and a guarded atmosphere.
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Rennes
Aug
Dreyfus
Drexfus
Lycee By & Q'Vlock
Vigeut
Lyver
Liree
Avenue de la Gare
Military
Lycee Building
Lycee
Elowford
Acros
Lerfis
English Capital Controls Cuban Market Says London Agent
James Gratihan of London, a representative of English capitalists, in Chicago reports that over one fifth of English capital seeks Cuban and Puerto Rican markets. He cites recent investments in Port Ries and Cuba totaling about 20 million dollars and predicts English control of Cuban and Puerto Rican commerce within a few years. Cubans prefer English traders who offer Spanish language aid and longer payment terms.
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Mideago
Aug. S
Fiamo
Tashes
Clantaharen
Firas
Havana
James Gratthant
Lonim
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Cita
Porta Ries
Cubaig
Bede
Island Balabac and Sulu Moros Near Palawan Light
Admiral Watson's dispatch places Balabac southeast of Palawan, with a reestablished light by Nazru. The 22 mile long island hosts about 1100 Moros in the Sulu group. Bambac the capital has 200 residents. The Manila transport and Charleston relay a landing party to guard the light.
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Balabac
Washington, Ang
Balabar
Watson
Palaman
Philippine Islands
Panay
Lient
Nazru
Singapore
Straits Settlements
Admiral Watson
Philippines
Bambac
Manila
Navy Department
Charleston
San Jose Arrives From Panama Reports Guatemala Peace
The San Jose arrived from Panama and nearby points with advices that Guatemala is relatively peaceful, the government is not harsh on political offenders, and despite financial trouble a peaceful state may steady matters. In Fannin county over 190 Confederate pension applications have been filed.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Jose
Panaim
Guatemala
Shere
Fannin Countty
Australian gold imports and Australia England trade notes
A visitor to the local assay office and Director of the Mint GF Roberts offered comments on Australian gold imports and the Australia's trade balance with England. He estimated Australia’s poll output for the year at 10 900 000 dollars above 1898 and predicted England would continue sending consignments of Australian gold direct. He noted the United States remains a creditor position but could make other terms if advantageous. W R Dankinson died while bathing at Galveston.
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New York
GF. Roberts
Australia
England
Europe
Mothers Union Organized by Gainesville Women
Gainesville Texas August 8 the ladies of the city have formed a Mothers Union to exchange ideas and strengthen child rearing spiritual welfare and town morals They aim to enforce laws and ensure Sunday rest and ice sales on Saturday to keep husbands and sons with them on Sunday.
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Gainesville
Tex
Mothers’ Union
Murder of Methodist minister Rubin near Laredo
The Rev Vincento J Rubin a 20 year old Cuban born Methodist minister from Monterey was found dead in an arroyo four miles south of New Laredo Mexico. His body had been partially eaten by wild beasts and a shirt cuff bearing his name helped identify him. Mrs Rubin is with relatives in Atlanta and police in New Laredo are investigating with no suspect named.
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Laredo
Tex
Vincento J. Rubin
Monterey
New Laredo
Mex
Rubin
Cuba
New York
San Luis Potosi
Tewan
Dunlap
Atlanta. Ga
Spears Murder Trial Ended As Judge Denies New Trial
In Sherman Texas Judge Bliss overruled a motion for a new trial in the state court case Spears colored charged with murdering his wife Emma Spears in the city on July 6. A death penalty was given by the jury and an appeal was noted in open court. The proceedings show Spears offered little reaction. Also noted is a treasury department requisition to the bureau of engraving and printing for ten million dollars in $20 gold certificates.
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Sherman
Tex
Criminal District
Bliss
State of Texas
Sidney Spears
Spears
Emma Pears
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Little Rock
Ark
Paragould
Greene County
Bagcage
Dreyfus
Rennes
Capt. Dreyfus
Capt
Tie
Rennes 18
Jonaust
Jounusz
Tragic Tyler Farm Death Linked to Congestive Chill
Ina Barn Tyler in Tex Arlington county area died after returning home from work at the county farm. The 17 year old was found dead in a barn by Mr Taft. An inquest by Justice D T Gaines found death caused by a congestive chill amid family illness and financial strain. A large Anti imperialist league meeting followed at Rosalie hall Chicago.
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Tyler
Tex
Robert Carroll
Mr. Taft
North
Taft
Dallas
Houson
Houston
D. T. Gaines
The
Anti-imperialistic League
Rosalie Hall
Chicago
Multiple incidents across cities including stabbings and drownings
The report lists crimes and accidents: Tohn Klein stabbed in Dermott Arkansas. Isaac Blum injured by a train in Dobbs Ferry. various deaths and disappearances including Capt. Frank Mills and Sir James Edgar. Also notes on yellow fever in Panama and racial tensions in Paragould Arkansas with threats to Black residents.
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Isaac Blum
Dobbs Ferry
United States
Olympia
Naples
Durant
I. T
Caddo
Frank H. Mills
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
James Edgar
Houses of Commons
Toronto
Tragedy Halts Work After Tram Engine Death at Gilmer
Edgar, a young man living in Big Sandy, was killed Saturday morning while working for the Commercial Lumber Company in Gilmer. The body will be brought here for interment.
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E. R. Moses
Toureux
Trenton
WN. J
Republic of Mexico
Big Traifie
Mich
Charles Haight
Alpha Haight
Charles Crabthree
George Overly
Cecil Priest
Raymond Howe
Oscar Evans
George Haight
Dawes Commission
Hartshorne
Gaines County
South Mealester
Big Sandy
Tex
Edgar
Gilmer
Commercial Lumber Company
Dewey Silent on Philippines and German Relations
Naples reports Admiral Dewey arrived aboard the cruiser Olympia from Trieste and refused to discuss operations in the Philippines or relations with the German navy. The Olympia will sail for Leghorn and may proceed to Genoa or Nice, while Vice Admiral Gonzales plans a banquet in Dewey’s honor.
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Naples
Dewey
Trieste
United States
Mumpia
Philippines
Olympia
Leghorn
Genoa
Nice
Gonzales
Mother's Crime in Canton Ends in Tragedy
Ruth Swartz aged 11 was killed by her mother Mrs Catharine Wise in Canton Ohio. After the deed the mother reportedly fled to a pool and attempted suicide by drowning herself. The child had suffered from an unhappy romance and the mother confessed plans to save her daughter by drastic means.
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Canton, O
Ruth Swartz
Catharine Wise
Extensive Repairs at Union Ironworks in San Francisco
The transport Hancock undergoes an extensive overhaul at Union Ironworks costing about 30000 dollars. The hospital ship Relief also receives repairs estimated at 30000 dollars. When finished these vessels will be among the fleet’s finest transports.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Union Ironworks
Relief
Spider Bite Suffering In Orange Man Bites Thigh
Orange Texas August 7 2 o clock morning Jack Frezia bitten on the thigh by spider and has suffered excruciating pain since. Surgical aid given but swelling receding slowly. Third spider bite reported within a fortnight.
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Orange
Tex
Jack Frezia
Confederate Pensions to Limit Long-Delayed Texans
Austin August 7 The comptroller reports about 5000 applications for pensions created by the recent legislature. The plan will hardly allow more than 32 per capita, signaling tight funding and widespread demand among Texans seeking relief.
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Austin
Tex
Las Uy
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Galveston
Tohn Klein
Dermott, Ark
Frank Conseen
Cherokee Nation
McLoud, O. T
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Morrison
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Little Rock Cooperage Company
North Little Rock
Philip Manfield
Northampton
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Gideon Kratzer
Toledo
Klondike
Cook's Inlet
Panama
W. Adams
University of Medicine of
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Richmond
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