Dreyfus Trial Day Reports Mixed Testimonies
Retired Col. Gorter testified in favor of Dreyfus while Lieut. Cordier admitted doubts about guilt. Former war minister de Freycinet spoke on a supposed foreign syndicate aiding Dreyfus, as officers discussed treason and reliability within the service amid contrasting views on innocence.
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Dreyfus
Gorter
Gme
M. de Freycinet
Freede
Zesaasis
Col. Cordier
Dreyfus Aguilty
Msterhazy
Sandherr
Qorner
Gol Henry
Henry
Lieut. d. Piequart
Dreyes
Maj. Lauth
On the Verge of War in Transvaal Crisis
Tension over the Transvaal crisis rises as London debates war is certain. Kruger is seen as a great leader for his country’s cause. Royal artillery reserves are readied for service in British Africa amid looming action.
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Transvaal
London
O Pining
Kruger
Royal Artilecy
Ittself
Bath Africa
Paul Kruger
Heldquatters
Artilles
Lend
Britain
Pretoria
London Daily Mail
Cape Town
Farmers in Pool Form Twenty Million Trust
The Farmers Federation of the Mississippi Valley was organized at Topeka with Walter N. Allen of Meriden as president and business manager. It aims to regulate shipments of farm products across Mississippi Valley states, establish offices and grain elevators, and engage in banking across major cities. Capital stock will reach 20 million dollars in ten dollar shares. Allen notes large commissions in marketing the valley's products.
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Parmers’ Federation
Mississippi
Topels
Topeka
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Jerleans
Allen
Mississipi Valley
Dreyfus trial focus deepens with witness clashes
Testimony features Gen Roget clashing with Lieut Cordier over false deposition claims and anti semite questions. Mercier supports Dreyfus statements while de Freycinet hedges on the verdict, signaling tension in a court scene amid wartime political intrigue.
Weight blamed for Chicago Coliseum arch collapse
Investigators believe a bias weight on arches at the north end triggered the collapse of twelve large arches at the Chicago Coliseum, killing ten laborers and wounding many. Experts found four thick chains with two inch ropes through a pulley, the ropes looping around iron members, suggesting the hoisting gear vibrations contributed to the disaster.
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Chicago Coliseum
Chicago
Ohio Democrats Convene For Governor Nomination At Large Convention
After a long session the Ohio Democratic State convention chose McLean as gubernatorial candidate with Col Kilbourne, Judge Seward, Haskell, and others on the ticket. DeWitt C. Badger named for Supreme Court judge, Merrs Eslbourne and Patrick nominated for other posts as delegates crowded the hall and the crowd sweltered.
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Zanesvilz
Joan R. Ardean
Ithe
T Porary
Mooner
A. J. Warner
Dames Kilbourne
Columbus
Judge Baker
Defignce
Charles N. Haskell
A. Norva
John R. McLean
Dr. Wright
Toledo
Gen
Ysaac
Sheryoo
C. E. McBride
J. B. Seward
McTean
Cuyahosa County
McLean
Col Kilbourne
Sew
Haskell
Rice
Sherwood DT
J. K. Leitz
Col Haskell
Merrs Eslbourne
Seward
Sherwood
Patrick
New Philadelphia
DeWitt C. Badger
Madison
Jurge
Supreme Court
HL Dore
Tiin
George W. Siga
Democratic party platform echoes 1896 Chicago plank
The text argues for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, critiques trusts with millions in capital, and accuses the Republican party of Anglo American allegiance. It praises Bryan, predicts victory next year, and notes A J Andrews of Zanesville gifting gavels carved from historic governors’ ho rms.
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Nice
Gpilies
Ohio
Republican Party
Bryan
A. J. Andrews
Zanesville
8. S. Cox
Thomas A. Hendricks
Lewis Gasz
Michigan
McLean Delegation Seated After Close Vote at Convention
Permanent Chairman W T Mooney of St Marys led as Senier Mooney spoke. Resolution committee reaffirmed the 1896 Chicago platform, denounced trusts, and criticized expansion policy. The key test came on credentials, seating the Warley delegation from Cuyahoga County. McLean supporters won 389 to 341 over the minority. John Adams of Coshocton nominated Canton Mayor James A Rice.
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W. T. Mooney
St. Marys
Senier Mooney
Chicago
Brrap
McLean
Committee On
Warley
Cuyahoga County
Wilson
John Adams
Coshocton County
James A. Rice
Canton
Ruskin Colony to Move From Tennessee to Virginia
The Ruskin Co operative Association plans relocating their village from Tennessee City Tennessee to near Suffolk Virginia. About 200 members, including a diverse mix of Germans Russians Jews Dutch and English, built a self sufficient community with a cave spring mill steam laundry printing office orchestra and cooperative stores. President Aven Fields praised by neighbors, Isaac Broome a member and landscape painter connected with the Paris exposition.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Ruskin
Suffolk
Old Ruskin Co-operative Association
Tennessee City
Aven Fields
University of Chicago
Isaac Broome
United States
Zinc Ore Price Rises Six Months Declared by Miners
In Missouri Kansas Zinc Miners Association a climax in the dispute with smelters over higher ore prices was reached Tuesday as the group announced a fixed price schedule for all zinc ore grades for the next six months. Previously prices changed weekly and the new plan aims to stabilize profits amid a near doubling since the association formed.
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Miners’ Association
Missouri-Kansas Zinc Miners’ Association
Immense oyster crop and oddities headlining brief notes
A mosaic of fragments reports an immense oyster crop, a 1000 year old mummy found in a cave in Alaska, and various crime, illness, and travel items. It notes Joseph Green’s capture, a Morman presenti in Ohio labor, a Parisian letter to Labori, and other scattered incidents across Indiana Ohio and Belgium.
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Ian
Alaska
New York
Ohio
George Green
Jeffersonville
Ind
Elizabethtown
Conditions of Crops Report Mixed Across Regions
The Agriculture Department notes drought relief in the South Atlantic but ongoing dryness in Texas Oklahoma Missouri and Michigan with rain needed in the Ohio Valley and New England. Favorable weather in Iowa northern Missouri Nebraska and Kansas contrasts with damage from excessive moisture in the Dakotas Minnesota Washington Oregon and parts of the Midwest. Corn progress varies by region and soil moisture remains a key factor with late corn less promising in Nebraska and Kansas.
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Departent of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Texas
Oklahoma
Southern
Wissouri
Michigan
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
New England
Rocky Mountain
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
Minesate
Mississippi
Ohio
Kauss
Dakotes
Minnesota
Middle Atlantic
Washington
Oregon
Botton Belt
Illnois
Indiana
Middle Atlantic States
New Hogland
West-Gulf
Idolita Wins Rich Futurity at Nutwood Park Heat Race
Large crowd at Nutwood Park watched Idolita win the 20000 dollar Futurity in straight heats as Ecstasy Rita and Ima Electrite followed. About 20,000 attended, with purses paid in gold. J H Thayer & Brother listed Baron Wilkes as sire, McDowell owner of the second horse, and Senator Scantoré noted for nomination.
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Fatacity Canmeira
Gidates
Idolita
Lee
Ecstasy
Rita Me
Ima Electrite
My Trick
Gavorite Woll
Senator Scantoré
J. H. Thayer & Brother
Lancaster
Mass
Baron Wilkes
McDowell
Troops Return as Grant Transport Reaches San Francisco
The US transport Grant carrying Idaho North Dakota and Wyoming volunteers arrived in San Francisco Tuesday night after leaving Manila August 1. It carried 30 officers and 340 enlisted from First North Dakota and First Idaho, 28 officers and 425 enlisted from First Idaho, 12 officers and 243 enlisted from First Wyoming, plus Battery 4 Wyoming light artillery, 8 officers and 84 discharged soldiers, 25 convalescents, 7 naval prisoners, 2 naval hospital patients and 4 civilians. The voyage had 156 crew and a total on board of 1619. five deaths occurred during transit.
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Idaho
North Dakota
Wyoming
United States
Grant
San Francisco
Manila
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Wyoming Light Artillery
Tve
Naval Hospital
Virgin statue in the Alps dedicated by Queen Margaret
Thousands climbed Mont Hocea Melone to witness the dedication of a colossal Virgin statue erected from contributions by 10,000 children and sculpted by Queen Margaret. The Pope invoked prayers for Italy’s frontier as the work commemorates perceived divine intervention after a avalanche buried Alpine militia, all saved.
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Italy
Mont Hocea Melone
Alps
Margaret
Rocca Mefone
French Firm Buys Horses for Paris Car Service
Agents from Paris began extensive purchases near Kansas City Missouri. A French buyer presented as part of a major firm sought horses to be used as car horses in Paris. They worry the Dreyfus affair will provoke attempts to simulate emergencies to disrupt the market.
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Paris
France
Kansas City
Dreyfus
Widh
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