New Dreyfus Retrial Ordered By Paris Court Martial
A Paris court quashed the 1894 verdict against Alfred Dreyfus and ordered a new trial. The case will reexamine whether Dreyfus, in 1308, conspired with a foreign power to harm France. Protests surged outside the court as President Loubet faced demonstrators and arrests were made.
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Dreyfus
Court of Cussation
Paris
M. Mazean
Mazeau
le Brun-Renaud
Alfred Dreyfus
Rennes
France
Resumption of Friendly Ties With Spain Marks War’s End
The new Spanish Minister Duc d Arcos presented credentials to President and met Hay at the State Department before a brief White House ceremony. Bellamy Storer, U S Minister to Madrid, was presented to Queen Christine in Madrid. The events signal a notable restoration of relations after war and a reshaped world map. The Washington speeches were plain and direct as d Arcos wore his diplomatic uniform with a scarlet sash and several orders.
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Spain
United States
Duc d’Arcos
State Department
Hay
White House
Madrid
Bellamy Storer
Christine
Washington
Due d’Arcos
Bought a Whole Town Consolidates Mountain View and Oakdale
Mountain View Oklahoma absorbs rival Oakdale on the Chickasaw extension of the Rock Island after a week of diplomacy. Citizens funded 34880 for the consolidation and the new rival town travels on wheels toward Mountain View. A windstorm in East Tennessee caused major damage with crops and fences washed away and buildings demolished.
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Mountain View
Oklahoma
Oakdale
Chickasaw
Rock Island
Stonmerd
Annals of West
Tennessee
Lrisiol
East Tennessee
Sword Fund For Gen Fanston Prompt Eastern Crafting
Kansans have collected one hundred dollars for Gen Fanston’s sword fund and an order will be placed with an eastern house. The sword will be specially made and completed quickly for presentation on his return from Manila. Shorter hours for Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers Association cuts brewery hours to nine per day with ten hour pay and a 10 percent wage increase for about 4,000 workers.
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Fanston
Kansas
Gen. Fanston
Onc
Manila
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Massachusetts House approves union exemption bill
The Lower House of the Massachusetts Legislature passed over the Governor’s veto to exempt trades unions from laws governing fraternal beneficiary organizations.
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Massachusetts Legisature
Americans Seek Manila Colony To Stay In Islands
Information reports that four thousand volunteers in the United States volunteer regiments signed a petition to the President and War Department seeking discharge at enlistment instead of after, hoping to remain in the Philippines to develop mining, industry, and other resources.
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Philippines
Philippine Isla
Rye Islands
Strike Quickly Settled at Buffalo Freight Docks
Buffalo freight handlers returned to work after an agreement ended a strike that began at Lehigh Valley on May 31. About 2,000 men faced threats of stoppage as crews balked at taking larger loads, with some docks choosing to quit collectively earlier in the day.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley House
Lehigh Valley Freight House
St Patrick's Church Closed by Bishop in East St Louis
Reports say St Patrick's Church at East St Louis was closed by order of Bishop Jans of Belleville and Rev James Downey withdrawn. Clergy may not officiate or attend services until the interdict is annulled. Only sick calls and sacraments may occur.
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St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick’s Church
East St. Louis
Tsh
John Jans
Belleville
James Downey
Or Farmen
St. J. Tich’s
San Francisco
Hague Conference Bans Dumdum Bombs and Balloons
The first Peace Conference at The Hague adopts a resolution prohibiting dumdum bullets and explosive devices in balloons and wallets. A minority includes Judy Austria and Great Britain. A farmer Wells near Thornton is charged after an insane attack injuring children. two dead, one severely hurt. Aguinaldo reportedly receives funds from the Mong Kong bank. a temperance union is launching a national drive. the Trans Miss Congress backs the St. Louis Fair and requests a $5 million loan from Congress.
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The
Hague
Judy
Austria
Drtwin
Wells
Thornton
Ind
Aguinaldo
Ong Kong Daily Dress
Mong Kong & Shanghai Bank
Aguinaldey
Segacy
New Temperance Union
Eva Shona
Young People’s Temperance Union
Chicago
Esterhazy Denounces French Army Chiefs in London Confession
A London dispatch reports Major Esterhazy declaring that the French army chiefs abandoned him and promising to reveal proofs. He accuses them of concealment and vows to name those involved, while denying fear of threats as he seeks to lay bare the truth about the borderéau.
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Droums
Sundherr
Esterhazy
Ministry of War
Bordéereau
Esterbary
M. Laguerra
London
Daily Chronicle
Bandits Rob Train In Wyoming Hold Up
Bandits attacked a Union Pacific passenger train in Wyoming at 4, blowing open the express car with dynamite. The safe was looted while the engineer was struck by debris. The robbers fled to the mountains after detonation sent the car to fragments. officials say only a small sum was taken.
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Union Pacific
Wyoming
Acm
Dame
Jonesas
Express Company
Wilcox
Union Pa Wilcox
Wri
Hanna Man Wins as Nash Nominated for Governor
Judge GK Nash wins on the second ballot at the Ohio Republican convention in Columbus. Nash, a leading Columbus attorney and former Attorney General, has served on the Supreme Court and chaired the State Committee in four campaigns. He was escorted to the platform by Foraker Hanna and ex Governor Foster and gave a strong acceptance speech. Ex-Congressman J A Caldwell Captain E S Wilson and J P Alexander named for lieutenant governor. Caldwell nominated. The platform repeats St Louis declarations and backs wartime administration policy.
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Nash
Ohio Republicans
GK. Nash
Oto
Columbus
Supreme Court
Nas
Foraker
Hanna
Foster
J. A.caldwell
E. S. Wilson
J.P. Alexander
Caldwell
Platforn
St. Louis
Germany Cedes Caroline Islands in Spanish Speech
In a throne speech at the opening of the Cortes Spain announced that the Marianne Caculine and Palavis Islands were ceded to Germany by late cabinet.
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Caroline Islands
Spain
Caculine
Palavis
Germany
Cuban Officers Accused of Demands Spark City Debate
In Navana there is much comment over claims that Cuban critics have demanded $9.28 compensation for identifying Cubans suspected in thefts allowed by the United States. Most Cubans in the city doubt the statement and see it as public opinion fodder, though facts suggest the story has some basis.
Strikes in Pittsburg Signal Wage Talks and Rules
Reports describe a Pittsburg strike involving about 1 000 stone workers and 400 steam workers seeking wage scales per hour and new steam filter rules. Employers propose a new scale while an agreed settlement is awaited. Paty du Clam is under arrest in Paris, tied to Dreyfus era events, and confined in the Cheval Midi.
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Pittsburg
Mirsburg
Paty du Clam
Court of Cassation
Sone of Vie Longies
Mave
Dreyfus
Paris
Chevele Midi
Wilithry
Ten Million Gift to Stanford by Mrs Skinford
Mrs Skinford wife of a senator deeded stock and real estate valued at 74 million dollars to Stanford University in California. In Knoxville Tennessee the Christian colored people observed Janet with fasting and prayer seeking freedom from violence and crime relief nationwide.
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Stanford
Skinford
Willow
California
University
Knoxville
Tenn
Janet
Marion Clarke Found as New York Abduction Case Ends
A 21 month old girl abducted in New York was found near Sloatsburg. Deputy Sheriff Charleston traced the child through Mrs. Wilson’s home where she confessed. Arthur Clarke identified the recovered infant as Marion. James Wilson and Jennie Wilson were jailed on abduction charges.
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New York
Sloatsburg
Marine Clarke
Cromhee Puretitz
Mer Ardmr Clarke
New York City
Wis
Neal Dune
Chas
Yountans
Mr. Jones
Ie Youtmans
Nouse
Eastoiy
Needs 36000 Men Gen Otis Says For Philippines
Gen Otis cables Sec War Alger stating 80000 troops are needed to control the Philippines. Alger says the text omitted other matters and that regulars here and en route will be used plus 24000 to 29000 more. administration may draft 5000 to 6000 volunteers or up to 10000 from regulars.
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Otis
Philippines
Alger
Gen. Otis
Orbe
Porto Rico
Smith
Tilley
United States
Alton
Texas
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sparks
William Armstrong
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotable data from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and other locales show cattle ranges from 2.50 to 8.00 plus in a broad spread. Hog prices span 3.00 to 6.10 per cwt while sheep move from 2.00 to over 5.50. Wheat No 2 red mixed notations with 79 to 90 cents, corn 24 to 28 cents, rye 3 to 10 cents. Continuous notes list mixed grade varieties, eggs and butter creamery values, and assorted white and No 2 grain prices across regions.
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Chicago
Bashel
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cattin
Detroit
Milwaukee
York
New York
Butler
Cres Mery
West Perside
Fort Dodge Arson Suspect Arrested in Fire Fueled Lamp
Fort Dodge woman M Trainmenu, owner of a mineral store, was arrested on arson charges after police found a gasoline lamp lit and covered with tallow inside the locked store during a morning raid. The insured stock valued around 400 and insured for 1,000 with Rockford Fire Insurance Company.
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Fort Nedse
Port Dodge
M. Trainmenu
Milincey
Fort Dodge
Misemond
We Rockford Fire Insurance Company
Fatal explosion at town store kills Whitworth and injures many
Fire at Kwari Townsend general store in Macksburg near Creston destroyed the building. While citizens fought flames an explosion and collapsing walls killed Thomas Whitworth and badly injured several others including Pyle, Mrs. and Pyle, Miss, Townsend, Mrs. Edw. Townsend, Miss. Gunpowder stored in the building caused the blast.
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Kwari Townsend
Macksburg
Creston
Whitworth
Thomas
Pyle
Debrig Pyle
Miss
Townsend
Edw. Townsend
Family mistreatment case shocks Jones County AL
A report from Cedar Rapids notes a newborn alleged to be discarded on a porch near Dr Cogswell's residence. Police arrest Otis Smith, a Monticello farmer's son, for involvement with a woman who claimed kinship to the infant. The infant's grandfather is bonded for Jones County Grand Jury action.
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Jones County
Cogswell
Cedar Rapids
Otis Smith
Monticello
Grand Jury
Poison in the sausage and other Iowa notes
A cluster of brief items from Iowa papers recount a suspected poison Wieners case at Independence by J Q Atkinson with three wienerwurst eaten in LeMars and Fort Dodge, plus reports on free rural delivery expansion, German Americans protest, Forty-ninth Iowa Regiment reentering, Des Moines Fourth of July plans, two horses drowned near Ames, Jowan murders his wife at Woodburn, and a blood poisoning death in Dubuque after a hand wound Fairy details.
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Independence
J.Q. Atkinson
Kan- 8
Fort Dodge
Mr. Atkinson
LeMars
Sheldon
Moravia Fire Threatens Town’s Business District
A blaze at Moravia south of Ottumwa endangered the town’s business area for a time. The fire was put out but caused $5,000 in insured property damage.
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Moravia
Ottumwa
OBlenness on Verge of Resigning Amid Charges
Des Moines dispatch reports State Labor Commissioner O Blenness may resign after a sensational city event. He has missed duties since April and reportedly underwent brain surgery for a growth pressing on the brain. Accusations claim he overcharged the state in hotel bills while allegedly at home.
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Des Moines Dispatch
de Suite Jiouse
O'Blenness
Hye
O'Brenness
Bis
Des Moines
Death reveals secret in Waterloo wreck case
Edwin J. Berker is killed in a Waterloo railway wreck. Miss Ida Shadville from Neibart Montana says she planned to marry Barker in Minneapolis, learned he was married, and that a fictitious marriage certificate was used. His body was taken to Hot Springs for burial.
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Waterloo
Edwin J.berker
George P. Beck
Minneapolis
Aceides
Ida Shadville
Neibart
Mont
Barker
Nicolet Hotel
Hot Springs
Ark
Edwin’ J. Barker
Baaial
County Cattle Destroyed Over Tuberculosis Findings
State Veterinarian J J Gitsom completed an examination of Chickasaw County poor farm cattle herd. Sixteen of the twenty one cows ordered killed due to tuberculosis. It marks the first county in the state to seek an official test for the disease and may prompt further county actions.
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J. J. Gitsom
Chickasaw
Eastward tour by Judge Kinne seeks reform data
Judge Kinne of the State Board of Control travels from Des Moines to the East to collect statistics from state institutions. His itinerary covers New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana with stops in about thirty major cities. Visit includes Sing Sing Prison and Manhattan State Hospital and Industrial School for Boys in New York City.
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Kinne
State Board of Control
Des Moines
East
Iowa
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Sing Sing Prison
Manhattan State
New York City
Mrs Torrence Whips Teacher in Public Street Feud Sparks Incident
In Bamrar Hamilton County, Mrs J D Torrence wife of a local druggist, horse whipped Miss Estella Farr a Wotan teacher until the buggy whip broke. The clash followed a feud and insult as Torrence helped her husband clean his drug store. Farr’s remark on a scrub woman sparked the incident.
Regents to Elect President at Iowa City Meeting
The State University board of regents will meet in Iowa City on March 3 with strong expectation a president will be chosen. Gov. Shaw says candidates are under consideration and terms nearly agreed, leaving selection to the board. It is believed the chosen president may be a man already favored by the public.
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Post Office Department
Senator Gear
Iowa
Forty-Ninth
Dubque
Marshalltown
Tipton
Maquoketa
Vinton
U. I
Board of Regents of
the State University
Iowa City
Drowning near Primghar claims farmer's son
A son of Archibald Shearer a prominent farmer living three miles west of Primghar drowned in Mill Creek. While crossing a plank foot bridge to reach the pasture after cattle he was seized by fits and fell into the water, resulting in his death.
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Primghar
Archibald Shearer
Primgher
Mill Creek
New Depot at Dunlap Sold to EB Chapman
The Depot Hotel in Dunlap was purchased by current occupant EB H Chapman from Chicago and North Western Railway on the condition the site is cleared by July 1. The railroad will build a new depot on the old site. Harry I Booker Is Dead. Marry F Booker of Fairfield died after an appendectomy in a Chicago hospital at age 43. A Chicago and North Western special train struck two tramps near Otis, killing them and wrecking nine stock cars and three freight cars. 160 cattle perished.
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Philip Multer
Plymouth
Ohio
Dunlap
EB. H.chapman
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Harry I’. Booker
Marry F. Booker
Fairfield
Chicago
Mr. Booker
Chicago& Northwestern
Prairie Creek
Otis
Carele
Undertakers Cry for Most at Iowa Funeral Directors Meet
The Funeral Directors Association of Iowa held its annual convention in Des Moines with about 200 attendees and adopted a resolution opposing Sunday funerals to grant a day of rest. In a separate incident, Ed Marmion a Great Western dining car conductor attempted suicide in Des Moines firing at Lausell Llyhe in the Merchants saloon. Llyhe survived.
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Funeral Directors’ Association of Iowa
Des Moines
Ed Marmion
Great Western
Merchants
Lausell Llyhe
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