Dreyfus Court Martial Hearings Endure Hostile Witnesses
Rennes August 21 the third week of the second patrol of Captain Alfred Dreyfus’s court martial proceeds with hostile witnesses. Colonel Jouaust’s conduct draws ire as Captain Junck testifies to Bertulus remarks and Dreyfus’s calm defense shifts the court’s mood amid tense audience reaction and procedural frictions.
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Col
Picquart
Dreyfus
Capt
Junck
Bertulus
Rennes
Aled Dreyfus
Mrtit
Perenne
Pleqtart
Uber
Atelier
Dorevfis
Linkhe Firtiwest
Chrisielin
Gabelli
Gribotin
Dreviis
Etoff
Pequart
Intelligence Department
M. Gribelin
Maite Demange
Gribetin
Downsett
Udu Paty de Chin
Henry Ote Shield Fisterhuasy
Jonaust
Cent
M. Berta
Gonse
Plequart Baron Gil
Tolonel Joust
Joususe
Adi
Laush
Dragoons
Destruction of West Indies Cable Disrupts Communications
Report from Aug 21 notes the San Juan Puerto Rico to Jamaica line broke when the Arecibo river overflow buried the cable with sugar cane and debris. The Grappler II is now repairing the Ponce Jamaica link while islanders face extreme misery and starvation in multiple areas.
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Thomas
San Juan de Porto Rico
Jamaica
Arecibo
Grappler
Inteserrat
Kitts
Antique
Lancaster Farmer Ends Life in Rain Water Trough
Lancaster August 21. Robert Warden 74 a farmer of Fulton township drowned himself in a rain water trough by submerging head first and holding still until death. His wife found him. A week earlier he attempted suicide by cutting veins but was thwarted.
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Lancaster
Robert Warden
Fulton Township
Widow Ingersoll Battles Estate Matters After Colonel Ingersoll's Death
In New York Ali and O Mre Inger sue to settle Colonel Robert Ingersoll's will and alleged estate claims. The widow asserts diligence in locating his potential property, claiming undisclosed assets and seeking legitimacy of the will. Heir names include Eve Brown and Moritide Jr. fornoll among others.
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New York
Ali
Inger Aa
Robert Ingersoll
Mere
Ingersoll
Dillongeard
Mee, Ingersall
Mere Eve Brown
Waleten
Tf. Brown
Ord Mies Moritide Jr
Fornoll
Deaths of a Day in Pittsburgh and Nearby
August records report Alexander Uradley president of Tradesmen National Bank and Pittsburgh Insurance Company and a noted millionaire dying today at age 67. Dr J Pembroke Thom, born in Virginia in 1833, died today after a long service in medicine and military roles in the Mexican and Civil Wars.
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Pitteburg
Alexander Uradley
Tradesmen National Bank
Pissburg Insurance Company
Toduy
Lattimore
J. Pembroke Thom
Dr. Thom
Virginia
United States
Klondike Government Revenue Scam Sparks Liquor Trust Talk
Klondike dispatches report corrupt revenue handling from whiskey permits sold to party friends. A Vancouver correspondent cites plans to raise liquor prices and fund road building while Canadian police allegedly persecute Americans. An Atlin district incident describes arrests and gunfire allegations as authorities force miners to flee. A Dawson private execution is noted with details of the convicted murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Chitwan
Times-Herald
Vancouver
Louis Marka
Klondike
Financial News of London
Marke
Marks
Whitkey Trust
Meraialtier Mining
Portland
Ore
Aclin
Alaska
Schnettlein
Henre Ringers
Peter Meyers
Carl Henle
Thomas Maloney
Atlin Country
Wrathlatten
Schneideln
Ameriwin
Atlin
Jim Nantuck
Edward Henderson
Henderson
Peterson
Mareh Lake
William Mahan
James Fors
Othe McClinton River
Mahan
Dawson Toast Fall
Roanoke
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Newse
Kotvebope Sound
Morrill
Loukk PF
Berntwirdt
Kotevhbue
Charles Leonand
Cleveland
Reception for the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers in Pittsburg
Arrangements are set for the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers return from California arriving next Monday. A trainside welcome will precede a monster parade through Pittsburgh's principal streets to Schenley Park with dinner on swords and medals, then addresses by McKinley Stone Venereseman Dalwis and Lt Col Barnett. On August 8 Governor Roosevelt will present a certificate to New Brighton’s company.
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Pittahbore
Pennsylvania
California
Pittsburg
Schen Wg Park
McKinley
Stone
Venereseman Dalwis
Barnett
Roosevelt
New York
New Brighton Company
Citisens
New York Victory Report Amid Confusing Play By Play
A scrambled summary notes New York teams and players in a tense pool game. Bremen Vie Bouwthonspiees Ture tdser and Nomadic are mentioned with Brebhis Routhampton and Kave Wilhelm Deriene as potential figures. The fragmentary text hints at a win by New York though specifics are unclear.
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New York
Ata
Clegrah Trae
Bremen
Peel
Olympia Sailors Arrests Reported From Leghorn
From Leghorn Italy reports indicate five more sailors have been arrested in connection with an alleged attack and robbery on a car. The incident involves a crew member fleeing and authorities continuing investigations into the motive and group involved.
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Tuten, AG
Leghorn
Italy
Eretes Eruleer Olmpla
Arrival of Admiral Dewey Reported at Ville Franche
A vague note notes that Dewey is to be received at Ville Franche with a French port expected for arrival. Details of persons and exact dates are unclear in the fragment.
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Staten
Lienty Vianand
Admiral Dewey
Wind at Wilkes-Barre Hits Wilkes-Barre Area
A severe wind and rain storm swept the Wyoming Valley on August 21. Trees uprooted fences blown down and small buildings wrecked. In Plymouth Christopher Schwab a driver died when a falling debris crushed him. Swallows roosting in trees were blown from their roosts and many were captured.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
Plymouth
Christopher Schwab
Ome Hoothiack
Fire Wipes Out Victor Business District in Colorado Blaze
A major fire in Victor Cripple Creek Colorado destroyed the business portion, with losses estimated at 2,000,000. The flames started near Merchants’ core and swept north along Third Street, consuming banks, the post office, hotels, and mining offices. Firefighting efforts included dynamite blasts and a special train with three fire companies, but the blaze raged through the afternoon.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Aug. Y
Victor
Tank
Vietor
Third Street
Vietor Avenue
Crinole Creek
Mmn
Thinetreer
Florence and Cimipyle Creek
Fourth Street
Stors
Empire
Florence
North Street
Victor Avenue
Weet
Second Street
Mamnond Avenus
Fourteen Men Drowned in Beaufort Storm Flood
A Beaufort special dispatch reports sixteen fishermen camped on Swan Island near the New River mouth during a recent storm. The group sought the mainland after their boat capsized. fourteen men drowned, including four Smith and four Sailor brothers. They were Piney Point, Carteret County residents with large families. two reached shore.
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Swan Teland
Neues River
Wheeland
Smith
Salior
Aly
Marth
Piney Point
Carteret County
Manila River Accident Delays Reconnaissance Party
A reconnoitering party of the Twenty fourth Infantry led by Cantala Crane crossed the Mariquinga river when a hawser broke. The swift current capsized the raft and drowned several men. The Tartar transport from San Francisco arrived with General Joseph Wheeler and his daughter aboard, carrying troops of the Nineteenth Infantry and over $1,400,000 in coins.
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Manila
Twenty Fourth Infantry
Cantala Crane
Mariquinga
United States
San Franccisco
Panamanian transport to Porto Rico faces cargo dispute
In Philadelphia a transport bound for Porto Rico was to carry zero tons of supplies while a commander from the Panther received direct instructions from Washington. The vessel, which planned a stop at Baltimore, allegedly carried far more than the allowed tonnage, triggering a near-miss with coastal authorities.
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Philadelphia
SheThe
Tomorry
Porto
Paris Riots Stir City as Government Blamed for Disorder
Paris reports indicate intense unrest after a night of violence linked to Guerin and anti Semite conspirators. 380 injured, 59 police wounded, 150 detained. 80 in custody, hospitals overwhelmed, closures and heightened police presence across major districts.
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Guerin
Paris
St. Joseph
Lnreer
Armer
Aisreer
McGinerin
Veaterniiy
Jullee Peems
Punbourte du Temple
Ecu
Prmsoking
Ploodshed Diy
Scranton Morning Briefs and Weather Outlook
Weather shows showers and thunderstorms across the area. Local notices include education, civic, and business items as Scranton reports on schools and municipal affairs with brief regional updates.
Grand Circuit Races Open at Readville Massachusetts
The grand circuit meeting began at Readville with fast track. The New England futurity for three year olds, purse $1000, was won by Maste W after three heats, Fetacey third, Thalpia earned 3700. The Nehonset stake for two year olds went to Hal B, in three straight heats. The 2.12 close pacing purse $1000 saw Woe win bay Padre view after Free Hand failed to win. Lisgie Wilkes took the first heat with Joe Pik placing third, Fairview second and fourth heats. The 220 class trot purse $1000 was unfinished with Dr Pilner and Letoh each taking a heat. Time noted as 208.
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Readville
Mass
Death
Maste W
Fetacey
Thalpia
Mamie W
Dante
Nehonset
Hal B
Favorine
Moth Miller
Senend Omoner
Lisgie Wilkes
Joe Pik
Fairview
Lele Wilkes
Joe Pilot
Dr. Pilner
Letoh
Acting Mayor calls special meeting on land parity arrangements
New York city officials arrange a Dewey committee consultation with Navy and land parity aims. Acting Mayor Guanenheimer calls a special meeting of the plan and scope committee for Wednesday. Rivet will attend to confer with the committee on the arrangements.
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New York
Uuptutin Rotley Kevue
Guanenheimer
Navy
Dewey
Gugeenheimer
Charter Issued at Harrisburg and Reading Plant Expansion
A charter issued in Harrisburg relates to the American Trontind steel company. The state department will sue to challenge the charter while noting plans to purchase large iron and steel volumes into Reading and Letwnen and to expand its plant. An increase from 2 to ELS in the Keystone Witch equation at Philadelphia is referenced.
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Varrisburg, Ave
State Department
American Trontind Steel Company
Metapiine Tye
Reading
Letwnen
Phitladelpila
Ore handers return to work at Minnesota docks
Workers at Minnesota docks return to work this morning after a period of disruption. The strikers had been off the job seeking higher wages and better conditions, with ongoing negotiations reported but no immediate resolution.
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Iluftalu
Aug
Minnesota
Shortstop Kibertioi Suspended for Season after Assault
Detroit reports shortstop Norma Kibertioi was fined ten dollars and suspended for the season for an assault on Im rire Markel weeks earlier. She has moved to Cincinnati in July.
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Detroit
Norma Kibertioi
Imrire Markel
State Convention Nominates Candidates for State Office
The state convention at Harrisburg is to nominate candidates for state offices and judge positions in the superior court. Delegates from Beaver County and Lancaster County will attend, with leadership lines and a plan to re-elect President McKinley discussed. The meeting will outline delegate returns, handle contests, and set headquarters open for coordination in the coming days.
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Sipitiene
Aihend
Pice
Chatwin Bikin Soya
Wall
United States Sienator
Penroxe
Harrisburg
Gaovernor State
Quay
Colatfarry
Tate CoMnittewe
Praik Dieodet
Buster
Anid Dines
Lile
Chateman Mikin
Hurricane toll rises as relief efforts begin
Victims of the hurricane in Ponce and Porto Kien face mounting losses with the death toll and injuries reported. Local authorities warn of ongoing danger while relief committees organize distribution and calls go out for investors to fund repairs, stock replenishment, and emergency aid.
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Ponce
Porto Kien
Ewides
Storm Path Touches Rubesbury Farm and Nearby Towns
A severe evening storm swept through the region with a lightning strike damaging a pear tree near Rubesbury and injuring Miss Muarnie Yoru. A barn at Jobe Gearbill’s Farm in Pauteville was destroyed along with equipment. Widespread damage reported in Laneneter and surrounding areas.
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Hiedford
Rubesbury
Muarnie
Woo
Jobe Gearbill
Pauteville
Inedic
County Democratic convention adopts Philippines war resolution
The Ming County Democratic gathering names Byers IV John W. Gray and others to roles, elects officers, and approves a resolution deploring the war in the Philippines. The convention also appoints a committee to register and organize and delegates weight and Milin to manage tasks.
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Wyoming coUnty
Byers iV
John W. Gray
Perothaneetare
Delehi
Register Wii
Jowth & Sitkins
Kaiward
George J. Weight
Noh Milin
Philippines
Death of Lineman From High Wire Contact in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania lineworker was killed when his climbing spur touched a live wire while wiring a 40 foot pile. The incident occurred in August and the man suffered a fractured skull before dying at the scene.
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Litwaster
Pennsylvania
Major Harrison Improving Despite Pollen Fever
Reports from the health quarters of the Americans indicate Major Harrison is showing improvement in his pollen fever illness. The update suggests that progress is ongoing and a recovery may be forming as doctors monitor his condition.
United States Officer Accompanies Ship Departure
James A. Smith, U S consul, was allowed to pay tribute to Admiral Dewey just before the warship set sail, amid ceremonies in Olympia.
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Legiorn
Ate
United States
Riibeor
Olympia Kadbod
Crom
Lee
James A. Smith
United Tates Cons
Niere
Dewey
Appointment of Dr John W L Menzier as Hartlichberg asylum trustee
In Harrisburg on August 21 Dr John W L Menzier of Lancaster was named a trustee of the Hartlichberg state insane asylum replacing Alex Craig of Columbia who declined the post.
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State Insane Asylum
Harrisburg
John WL Menzier
Lancaster
Hartlichberg State Insane Asylum
Alex Craig
Columbia
Refusal of the Boers intensifies in South Africa crisis
A Cape Town dispatch reports the Transvaal government submitting new propositions as friction rises in South Africa. The colonial office notes possible British plans for a court of inquiry while tensions grow over arms, borders, and the looming threat of war.
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Colonial Office
Cape Town
Transvaal
England
South Africa
Pulsani Wnd
Janideron
Jack O'Brien Knocks Out Downey in Nineteenth Round
New York reports Jack O'Brien defeats Jack Downey by knockout in the nineteenth round of the bout. The match ends with O'Brien reclaiming victory in the ring.
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Jack Downey
New York
Aturah
Tonielt
Jack O'Brien
Juul Downey
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvan
Eastern Pennsylvania sees showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday with warm temperatures. Winds shift to the south with variable, light force as the day progresses.
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Washington
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Carriere
Lauth
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Eutf
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Leary
Ead
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Cupie
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Ehain
Dreyfues
Mo Hertulie
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Janek
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Pawe Incideni
Ble
Tunek
Bin
Chee
Geo
Piequard
Piequart
June Sod
Bertulue
Ploquart
Dreyfue
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Lancaster Farmer
Klondike Government
Olympia
Cripple Creek Braze
South Carolina
Joe Wheeler
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Church of St. Joseph
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Citvy News
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Helland
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Meeting Fire Vamp, Jr
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New Princhpial of the Thet School
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Selvin
Scranton
Dee
Dewey Parade
Elberfield
Porto Rico
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Baothige
Oibo
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Cerio
Joint Commission
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Pretoria
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Great Britain
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Ak Court of Inquiry
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Krager
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