Dreyfus Case Acquittal Sparks Global Debate And Farce
The article critiques the Dreyfus acquittal as a world rumor shaped by forged evidence and court martial flaws. It casts doubt on French military procedure and notes rising tensions as British and Moor powers edge toward conflict after the Czar’s peace talks. It also mocks William Waldorf Astor’s failed bid for a peerage and criticizes French army notions of honor.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
America
France
Vanderbilt to Be a Catholic
Rumor from New York on August 14 says William K. Vanderbilt will soon be received into the Roman Catholic church. His bride, Virginia Pair, leads him toward Catholic faith as he leaves his Trinity Church Newport pew and attends early Mass with her each Sunday.
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New York
William K. Vanderbin
Vanderbilt
Virginia
Vanderbit
Trinity Church
Newport
Law to Prevent Loss of Life in Atlantic City
A drowning incident inspired Atlantic City authorities to draft a law to curb reckless bathers. The plan would classify venturing beyond the lifeguarded zone during bathing hours as a misdemeanor. The drowning victim was A. H. Ewell, a Philadelphian, whose death occurred last Friday.
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Atlantic City
N. J
A. H. Ewell
Seattle Exposition Trustees Report On Regional Exhibits
At a Seattle Exposition board meeting Manager Armatrong and A J M Hosom reported favorable travels across the state. Wenatchee Lake Chelan Spokane and Walla Walla will send exhibits while Day ton and other districts plan fruit grain and nuts displays. Ankeny offers a $50 premium for sugar beets and soldiers from Manila may attend. An expo committee names representatives by county and a decorations and buildings grant backs a convention slated October 20.
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Seattle Exposition
Armatrong
A. J. M. Hosom
Wenatchee
Lake Chelan
Spokane
Waila Walla
Levy Ankeny
Co. L. Whitney
Wala Waila
Ankeny
Manila
Seattice
Dayton
Hosom
Kenatchee Valley
Arthur Gunn
H. &. Simmons
Conrad Rose
A. Horan
Philip Miller
Cras
Jenneen
Columbia County
HO Woodworth
Geo
BH. Baker
MM. Ooodman
Harry King
M. Pletrltyck
J. Ll. Mohundre
Geo Barclay
Walla Walla County
KR. Balicu
W. 8. Offner
C. BE. Whitney
Grant Copeland
C. Matlock
Levi Ankony
Jes Merchant
Yakima County
H. B. Beudder
Qa. J. Hil
Clark
T. B. Junn
EF. F. Benson
Anmasa Walker
Walter Granger
Jay Lynch
Yakima
Kittitas
Wow. Robertson
L. 8. Howlett
O. A. Pechter
D. A. Graham
KLGB
Wilson
T Josum
Kittitas County
Adam Stevens
T T .Wilson
J. FP. Sharp
Thos. Hailey
Mm. Stevens
Heavy Rain Dampens Kittitas Valley Fields
In Ellensburg Washington on August 14 heavy rain persisted for 14 hours. The downpour, described as the heaviest of the summer, helped protect hay before clouds lifted revealing snow on the Cascades eastern slope. Temperature remained cool.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Kittitas Valley
Cascades
Good Times at Whatcom Boom Says NP Agent
C M Hunter of the Northern Pacific at Whatcom reports a big business boom. He notes Whatcom's current prosperity matches 1893, with mills busy and the Pacific American Fish Company employing all available workers. The firm shipped 106000 fish daily and sent a representative to Seattle for extra help after a surge of 10000 more fish Sunday night.
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C. M. Hunter
Northern Pacific
Whatcom
Star
Pacific American Fish Company
Seattle
Bargains in Tombstones at Flushing Cemetery
An amusing scene in Flushing Illinois shows two tombstone firms displaying bold price marks on tombstones in the cemetery. One stone advertises This stone for 75, reduced from 35, a bargain at 4.
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Flushing, IL
Torbetone
Flushing Cemetery
Chinese Crew Habeas Corpus Case In Federal Court
The Chinese crew of the troop ship Victoria seeks a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Hanford took the application under advisement after a long hearing of evidence and attorney arguments. The dispute centers on ship rights to hold crew when vessels change roles and how this affects crew release. The Philippines lacking a navy influences the case context. The matter may remain under advisement for several days.
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Victoria
Philippines
Roosevelt appoints delegates to Chicago convention
Albany August 16 Governor Roosevelt names delegates to the convention on trustees in Chicago starting September 14. The list includes Chauncey M. Depew John G Cartiale Dr Albert Shaw W Bourke Cochrane George Gunton G F Barber and Henry White It may be expanded later.
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Albany
Gov. Roosevelt
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
John G. Cartiale
Albert Shaw
W. Bourke Cochrane
George Gunton
G. F. Barber
Henry White
Rain Lashes Pendleton Wheat as Harvest Fears Return
Pendleton Oregon reports another heavy rain raising concern among farmers. The season already saw prolonged rains from earlier in the year causing heavy losses. officials warn only modest damage from the latest downpour if drying winds follow. The crop outlook remains uncertain as farmers brace for potential impact on wheat yields.
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Pendleton
Ore
Lynched in Law's Shadow in Alexandria Dispatch
An African American man named Thompson, 20, was lynched last night after an alleged assault on Lilian Clack, daughter of Chirk on Patrick Street. The mob seized him after a pursuit, broke jail doors, and the incident left Chief Webster injured during clashes with police.
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Alexandria
Thompston
Anyaaault
Lilian Clack
Chirk
Patrck
Blo Oelock
Webster Wan
Al Ki Arrives With Treasure After Lynn Canal Fire
Steamer Al Ki reached Skagway with a small crew and about 916,000 in treasure after leaving August 10 from the interior. Passengers and crew describe forest fires along Lynn Canal. most late arrivals from Dawson will ride down on the Dirigo. Frank Joseph of Brown Bron Co says Alaska business has been strong. fire department in Skagway has been reorganized and is functioning well.
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Skagway
Uwe
Bert Farrar
Dawson
Dirigo
Kanway and
Bennett
Jno
Hartley
Mra
J. Mertram
Harry Bush
T. Abaisen
CM. Moore
L. Young
Phil
Joscepta
KR. Muir
A. M. Taylor
Jennie Moore
Frank Moore
B. P. Nice
J. W. Steadman
W. A. Reddee
J. Crane
F. Peploe
J. Davia
N. Hara
Excursion to Index Mines Sponsored by Corcoran and Bebelman
Next Sunday an excursion to Index will be run under the management of Corcoran and Bebelman. The trip offers home mine enthusiasts a chance to study the motives and conditions, with several hours at the mines and an affordable cost for many already signed up.
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Index
Corcoran and
Bebelman
Local News Snippets From Washington State
The report notes 1 844 school children in New Whatcom and a new sawmill at Port Angeles starting up. Port Angeles banked 26 243 59 on hand. Aberteen issued 54 bicycle licenses. Mason county lists livestock totals and Dawson City honors Roy Torner. Elle Whitman, pioneer and Walla Walla’s first mayor, dies at 75. Keller grows fast on Colville reservation. Artist Phrenster Proctor gains fame in New York. Peterson plans a Port Angeles shingles and woodenware plant. Kibbe buys Bima Chronicle. $5 250 offered for Miner foundry plant in Aberdeen. Condemnation judgment in Thurston county land case for Lathrop road near South Union. Lemni reservation Indians oppose game shooting on the reservation. Walla Walla deals with petty crime as bowmen rise. Post route extension petition to Monroe Cherry valley Novelty area supported. Brown allows district vote to locate new schoolhouse. two thirds required to relocate. Waterville district lands show 55 000 acres affected by settlers across three counties.
Beattie Praised as Pacific Rim Commercial Power
A Seattle chamber circular highlights editorials from across the Pacific states praising Beattie as a future commercial hub. Words from Mahoning Dispatch and Whatcom Made emphasize Seattle’s lead in bank clearings over Tacoma and Portland, with projections Beattie becomes the New York of the Pacific and the West’s commercial center.
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Mahoning
Ohio
Dispatch
Pacific States
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Lake Washington Canal
Beattie
New York
Pacific
Cautier
Whatcom
House of Unity
Bpokane Home Journal
Weat
Pomeroy Independent
San Francisco
Reflections on Women and Domestic Life from a Past Era
A collection of brisk, ironic musings on women and marriage from a New York press source. It jokes about aging, dreams, dinners, and social expectations, noting how habits and domestic duties shape early 20th century life.
Sent to Reform School for Wim Olney by Judge Moore
Judge Moore commits Wim Olney to the reform school. The boy’s father is dead and his mother, now remarried to Pegg, struggles to care for five children.
Petition Referred on Vacation of Republican Street Segment
A special city council meeting last night considered Theodore Ludgate’s petition to vacate a portion of Republican Street between Killett and Mattread avenues. The action covers blocks 185 and 156 Beattle de lands separated by Republican Street. The petition was referred to the committee on streets. Councilman James resigned from the board of equalization for health reasons and departs for Alaska. McArdle elected to fill the vacancy.
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Theodore Ludgate
Killett
Matt Read Avenue
Ludgate
Beattle de Lands
Committee On
Courcilman James
Board of Equalization
Il Health
James
Alaska
McArdle
Criticisms of Tammany in New York Dewey celebration
The Aug 16 report says Tammany faces attacks for alleged control of the Dewey celebration. Critics note Mayor Van Wyck formed a large nonpartisan general committee while subcommittees, handling planning and funding, are composed mainly of trusted Tammany men. They argue money and permits will favor Tammany contractors and heelers. The piece contends Tammany would exploit the event, though others say arrangements have been well considered and opponents are met with liberal in the makeup of committees.
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York
Tammany
Dewey
van Wyck
Tammany Contractors
Tammany ‘Heelers
Movement to form new whisky combine in Kentucky
In Louisville today reports say four groups unite to form a rival whisky combine to oppose the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company. The plan aims to take in all plants the company failed to acquire, potentially controlling about a large share of the state’s distilleries.
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Louisville
Kentucky Diatilieries and Warehouse Company
All Sorts Inventions And Oddities Across The World
A compilation notes diverse curiosities from 4961 moth muscles to radish farming in Virginia. It mentions interracial marriage laws in the South, a Belfast church, Manila mail volume, prune crops in California, and education debates in Mississippi. It also cites fires in Philadelphia, soap production in Acapulco, and a New York case about dyeing pollution. Additional items cover a Boston to Alaska voyage, barber shop sanitation ideas, a Finland weather-forecast stone, and general sanitary advances.
Roanoke Ship Removal Quest Sparks County Tax Debate
The N A T T seeks removal of its ship Roanoke from King county amend ment rolls and a property valuation cut to 50000. The head offices are claimed in Chicago and the vessel’s location prompts inquiry. Prosecuting Attorney Mc Eirey will review the matter. Increases in personal property include Moran Brow from 25640 to 30000 Calvert from 4600 to 7800 Oregon Rail Road and Navigation from 5200 to 6900 George Wirth from 1000 to 1700 Cooper and Levy from 20410 to 24000.
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King County
Fves
Chicago
McEirey
Moran Brow
Calvert Company
Oregon Rairoad & Navigation Company
George Wirth
Cooper & Levy
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