Dreyfus Case Turmoil Prompts Cabinet Crisis
Paris sources report the minister of war will seek a revision of Alfred Dreyfus sentence and that Colonel Piequart will appeal against a forgery indictment. Cabinet scenes ran hot over Colonel Henry confession with Cavagne threatening resignation. Officers may quit as General Pellieux signals readiness to resign amid rumors of Gonse’s departure and Paty du Clan’s arrest.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Dreyfuss
Maitre Labors
Piequart
Henry
Cavaigne
Pellieux
Government asked colonel to kill himself in Paris scandal
Paris September 1. The New York Journal reports that officials allegedly urged Colonel Henry to commit suicide to avert a confession that would strike at theFrench army's honor. The claim describes a blunt government pressure aiming to hide a growing scandal.
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Paris
New York Journal
Henry Point Blank
Dreyfus Calls for New Trial Across London Press
London papers and Berlin outlets insist Dreyfus deserves a new trial as the Septembers debate heats up. Officials and supporters press for judicial review amid ongoing controversy and public demonstrations.
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London
Berlin
Dreyfus
Sinking of Hospital Ship Olivette Under Investigation
Investigation continues into the Olivette sinking with reports that crew negligence may be to blame. No definitive cause has been established as inquiries proceed.
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Olivette
Mrs Norris Dies in Typhoid Nurses Husband
Mrs Arthur Norris, wife of a captain in the Fiftieth Iowa, died in St Louis from typhoid fever while returning from the South where she had been nursing her stricken husband.
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St. Louis
Arthur Norris
Dover man denies identifying writing on candy box
In Dover Delaware on September 1 special Dunning denies identifying the writing on a candy box as that of Mrs Botkins. He says the anonymous letters were undoubtedly written by her.
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Dover
Del
McCoy Resumes Training for Corbett Bout
Saratoga Sept 1 Special Pupi McCoy resumes training for his test with Corbett on Oct 15. He weighs 170 pounds and expresses confidence in his ability to whip Corbett.
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Saratoga
McCoy
Corbett
Famous Authoress Blanche Roosevelt Nears Death
London reports Blanche Roosevelt the famed authorress is near death. Born in Ohio she was the daughter of Wisconsin’s first senator and spent her girlhood in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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London
Blanche Roosevelt
Ohio
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Wis
Iowa Republican Convention Opens in Dubuque
The Iowa state Republican convention was called to order in Dubuque on Sept 1 with Congressman Lacy delivering the opening remarks.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Lacy
Echo
Shafter Arrives at Montauk Point in Ceremonial Welcome
General Shafter arrives aboard City of Mexico off Montauk Point to a guard of honor and elaborate reception plans. He lands at noon amid cheers from negro soldiers and proceeds to General Wheeler’s tent for lunch after greeting General Young.
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Montauk Point
Mexico
General Shafter
Shafter
Washington
Aileen
General Young
General Wheeler
Deliberately Thrown Switch Derailed Train Tragedy
In Oswego New York on September 1 a train derailment caused by deliberate switch tampering killed the engineer fireman and brakeman. Investigators probe motive and identify affected rail line and crew members.
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Oswego
N. Y
Michigan Regiments Mustered Out During War Ending
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger ordered the muster out of the Thirty third and Thirty fourth Michigan regiments. The Fourth Wisconsin is sent to Camp Douglas, Wisconsin for duty end.
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Washington
Alger
Michigan
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Wis
Miles to Leave Today From Washington
General Miles has wired that he will depart for the United States today from Washington marking a return during early September.
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Miles
Washington
United States
Insurgent Steamers Capture Romblon and Port Tayabas
Two steamers carrying native troops returned to Cavite reporting a highly successful expedition. Romblon island fell, its garrison commander killed and many prisoners taken. Port Tayabas in Luzon also fell with substantial prisoner numbers and a haul of one hundred thousand dollars in silver.
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Manila
Cavite
Romblon
Port Tayabas
Luzon
President and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Canton Ohio
The president and his wife were greeted warmly in Canton on September 1 as they arrived for a brief stop before proceeding to Montauk Point to inspect Camp Wikoff on Saturday.
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Canton
Ohio
Montauk Point
Camp Wikoff
Flour Fire Destroys $200,000 in Buffalo Freight House
Fire in Buffalo last night destroyed flour worth two hundred thousand dollars stored in a New York Central freight house. No injuries were reported as flames swept through the facility in the early hours. Local firemen battled the blaze alongside railroad crews to salvage remaining stocks.
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New York Central
Buffalo
Spanish Prisoners Released From the Battle of July 3
Acting Secretary Allen authorizes release of all Spanish naval prisoners from Cervera's fleet. Prisoners held at Annapolis Seavey's Island and Portsmouth Harbor Officers at the academy and sailors at the island. They will be returned to Spain at Spanish government expense. Captain Eulate to charter two Spanish steamers in New York.
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Washington
Allen
Cervera
Annapolis
Seavey's Island
Portsmouth Harbor
Academy
Spain
Eulate
New York
Health report from Santiago lists 348 sick in Army camps
Daily health report from war department dated Santiago August 31 shows 348 total sick and 289 with fever. Nine new fever cases, 54 returned to duty. Deaths include Clarence Lewis of F Company Second Infantry, George Sandose of G Company Twenty-first Infantry, Luther Rusher of F Company Fifth U S Volunteers, Henry C Chutt of M Company Twenty fourth Infantry, George Fleckenstein of C Company Twentieth Infantry from malaria and dysentery to pneumonia and typhoid.
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Washington
Transports Arrive After Cuban Voyage and Death Toll Rises
Montauk Point reports the transport Allegheny arriving from Santiago with 525 soldiers, 146 sick and 14 deaths buried at sea, the largest sea death toll on incoming transports. Spanish prizes Miguel Jover and Catalina sail for Spain after controversy over seizure. Cervera ordered home to Spain with officers and men, and Roosevelt’s Rough Riders to be mustered out with 60 days leave. War news updates include demobilization plans and diplomatic notes from Washington and Annapolis.
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Montauk Point
L. L
Allegheny
Panther
Santiago
Cuba
B. C
F. G
Sullivan
New York
United States
Miguel Jover
Catalina
Detroit
Rover
Helena
Washington
Jover
Spain
Havana
Corbin
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Resignation Controversy in Sixth Massachusetts Regiment
Publicized correspondence shows General Miles accusing Colonel Woodward of cowardice and alleging a court-martial threat. Woodward denies the charges and says he resigned to avoid court-martial. The letters were released at Woodward’s request.
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Boston
Woodward
Massachusetts Regiment
Miles
Soldiers Deploy With Gatling Guns in Galveston
Under martial law two companies of soldiers with gatling guns arrived in Galveston as authorities brace for a fresh flare up in labor unrest. A petition addressing yesterday's clash with striking stevedores was anticipated.
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Galveston
Governor Pingree's son brings sixteen nurses to Montauk Point
In New York on September 1 1900 the governor's son arrived with sixteen trained female nurses to aid sick soldiers at Montauk Point. The group aims to support medical care and comfort for troops stationed there.
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Pingree
Camp Wikoff
New York
Montauk Point
Typhoid Epidemic at Camp Alger Stirs Alarm
Typhoid fever at Camp Alger is increasing rapidly with the disease now described as epidemic. Authorities report mounting cases among the camp’s soldiers as of September 1.
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Camp Alger
Washington
Schley and Gordon Sail for San Juan on Seneca
Admiral Schley and General Gordon lead U S commission to settle Spain’s evacuation of Porto Rico and sail from New York aboard the steamer Seneca. Major Brooks remains in Porto Rico. The voyage includes staff, aides, clerks, paymasters, surgeons, and forty two trained nurses led by Anita Newcombe Mc Gee, the only woman physician in government service.
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New York
W. 8
Schley
Wm. W. Cordon
United States
Porto Rico
San Juan
Seneca
John M. Brooks
William W W. Gordon, Jr
John H. Beacom
George Anderson
Department of Santiago
W. J. Sewall
Senator Sewall
New Jersey
Graham
Miles
James E. Stuart
Chicago
Anita Newcombe McGee
McGee
Morrow's Kidneoids Promised Kidney Health
An early health warning touts kidneys as vital filters and links kidney care to overall health. It promotes Morrow's Kidneoids tablets as a scientifically prepared tonic to support kidney function and prevent disease, urging immediate use to avoid serious results.
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John Morrow
Rheumatism Sufferer Credits Pink Pills for Cure
A farmer's wife from St Paul Indiana named Mrs Caleb Fenly describes long rheumatism struggles and weather related attacks. After three slow years and many doctors she credits Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring mobility and health. She notes the pill's effect on nerve pain swelling and skin condition and cites a doctor’s endorsement.
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Caleb Fenly
St. Paul
Ind
Union
Frese Mae
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