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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

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Dreyfus Case At Court Martial Sees Strong Support

Testimony in the Dreyfus case centers on Col Picquart and ex magistrate Bertulus. Picquart asserts innocence, linking Esterhazy to the treachery. Bertulus backs Henry and the Bordereau handwriting as key proof, while Mme Henry denounces Bertulus as a Judas Iscariot in a dramatic exchange.

Rennes Dreyfus Picquart Bertulus Roger Demange Henry Tulue Faterhasy Hortulus Haterhazy Paty du Clam Beterhazy Easterhazy Esterhazsy Berdereau Mme. Henry Col Piequart Beterhaszy Frank Dreyfta Esterhazy Esterhaggie Munister of Cavaignac Aterhazy St Paty du Clam Piecquart M. Mormard Mmé@ Dreyfus Court of Cassation Bertulue Judas Judas Iscariot

Six Persons Drowned Near Waco Ferry Sinking

A Whit river crossing near Waco, Indiana, claimed Albert Hegel his wife and four children along with a Miss Dillon as the ferry sank this morning. Also from Paris and Paris sketches, eight band members surrender to police while a forgery claim stirs the Dreyfus case.

Washington, Ind Albert Hegel Whit River Waco Allut Hensel

Peculiar Tomato Disease May Boost Canned Goods Prices

STOCKTON Aug. 17 The short supply of tomatoes across the West will push up early season prices for canned vegetables. Canneries struggle to secure enough fruit and holdover stocks are very low, indicating the largest price advance seen to date.

Editor A. L. Beddoe Alive in City at Heel Butler

Mining Record editor A. L. Beddoe of Jundu is a guest at the Heel Butler hotel. Merchant Steadma of Wrangel Alaska arrived on the Al-K steamer this morning and stays at Hotel Stevens. He notes several Edmonton poute victims still along the Stickine river.

A. L. Beddoe Jundu Butler Mr. Steadma Wrangel, Alaska Al-K Stevens

Smelters to Fight Den ver Smelting Company Formed

The Denver Smelting and Mining Company is incorporated with capital of $1,000,000 to build a Denver smelter and compete with the trust. Incorporators include H. M. Joralmon and F. W. Crocker of Denver, Nathaniel Tooker of New York, Thos Scattergood of Philadelphia, and Tr. Ving Champlain of Providence.

Penvdpr Cot Denver Simelting and Mining Company Denver H. M. Joralmon F. W. Crocker Newthaniel Tooker New York Thos Scattergood Philadelphia Tr. Ving Champlain Providence

Fire Devastates Guild Building on Elm Street

A blaze that began around two this morning on Elm Street in Dallas caused nearly 200000 dollars in damages before it was extinguished. The fire damaged the Guild building, a structure valued by reports, with authorities continuing to investigate the cause.

Dallas Tex Elm Street Guild

Beaton Shoemakers Favor National Organization Move

Poston Mase reports from Bea ton Lynn and Streckton that most shoemakers, cited by the Ticot and Shoe Recorder, support a national organization as proposed in Pittadelpha. They note shoemakers are hard to gather and agree, but past experience suggests this will be another attempt to unify the trade.

Poston Mase Beaton, Lynn Streckton Ticot and Shoe Recorder Fingland Shoe Men Pittadelpha Experiece

Survivor of Ben party returns with tale of Arctic voyage

A Port Townsend survivor of the Ben party reaches port aboard the Alliance. Of ten at Kotzebue river, only Mrs Hen escaped death. five died of scurvy on Kowak river. Plummer and companions endured sickness, reached Kotzebue sound, then evacuated as their schooner Elk No 1 was wrecked near The Spit in a July storm. Captain Dunham later took the vessel.

A. & Plummer Port Townsend Ben Kotzebue River Alliance Mrs. Hen Michael Plummer Kowak River

Jail Overcrowded After Firemen’s Dismissals

The board of public works has abolished the chain gang and discharged two firemen. Jailer John Corbett faces a crowded receiving cell with 18 prisoners this morning. Many inmates are serving 10 to 18 day sentences and have little to do, prompting a likely petition to establish a rock pile immediately.

Board of Public Works John Corbett

Volunteer half fare announced for returning servicemen

A special rate of one half the regular first class fare is offered to volunteers returning home. The reduced fare applies from Portland Tacoma and Seattle to all points in Washington Idaho and Montana. Volunteers must show their discharge certificate at purchase. California adds 37.00 fare from San Francisco to Missouri River points via the most direct route, likely excluding northern roads and prompting possible contest.

Portland Tacoma Seattle Washington Idaho Montana San Francisco Miscouri River Pointa California Passenger Association

Collision on Rea View line kills motorman

In a trolley collision on the Rea View electric road between Wickford and Narragansett Pier, Merritt Lyman Abbey was killed. Of 40 aboard only Mins M. E. Brown of Providence was injured. Both cars were set on fire and destroyed by the current.

Sandprstown RK. 1 Rea View Wickford Narragansett Pier Merritt Lyman Abbey Mins M. E. Brown Providence

Trust Secures Steel Property Sale in Indiana

Trust interests in St. Anderson Indiana lead to a sale of Union Steel Company's property to the Republic Steel and Tron Company, described as a supposed security of the trust, for about 700 dollars.

Diver Baldwin Drowned During Tacoma Harbor Dive

A diver died in Tacoma harbor when the connecting pipe on his diving apparatus failed during a search for the sunken Elena. Baldwin descended, three minutes passed, the pipe broke, and his crushed helmet and mangled body surfaced.

Tacoma

Bids Sought for Four Major Street and Sewer Improvements

The board of public works will open bids next Saturday for four major city improvements including a sewer on Terry and Boren avenues Lenora Street and Ninth Avenue costing about 4000 dollars and a drainage project for the district between Stewart Street Denny Way and Ninth Avenue.

Board of Public Works Terry and Boren Avenue Lenora Street Ninth Avenue Stewart Street Dennyway Hoyleston Avenue East Dennyway Maynard Avenue Eighth Avenue Tenth Twenth Avenues King Street

Exhibitors Urged to Register Fast for Seattle Exposition

Managers warn exhibitors to hurry as demand for floor space surges due to strong interest from the Agricultural department. First come, first served. TM 0 square feet may prove insufficient. Construction of the exposition building continues with wings nearing completion, and applications pile up.

Seattle Exposition Armstrong Howsom Agricultural Department

Mars Thomas Dead at 65 After Sudden Illness

Mrs Lacy Thomas, a well known colored woman aged 65, died at 5:39 this morning at her home 4M Hattery Street from asthma. She leaves a daughter, Mrs Hanna Built. They had planned a trip to Alaska for health benefits. Coroner Sparling was notified.

Mre Lacy Thomas Hattery Street Hanna Thomas Alaska Sparling

Where is J. Kelly on the T. F. Baird

The crew of the schooner T. F. Baird seek James Kelley age 69 missing since around 10 PM after leaving the city business district. The vessel lies at Ainsworth and Dunn's dock and friends urge searchers to help locate him.

T. F. Baird James Kelley Kelley Ainsworth & Dunn's

Lawyers in the Jester Case

The original 1871 indictment of Alexander Jester for Gilbert Gates murder has been reviewed and deemed perfect, removing the need for reindictment at Paria. State counsel listed include Forrester, Cullin, and Joseph McIntyre. Prosecuting Attorney T. T. Rhodes. ex-Gov. Rogers. and Governor Johnson allies. The state plans to hire private counsel in St Louis and Mexico.

Mexico Alexander Jester Gilbert Gates Paria Forrester PW. Cullin Joseph McIntyre The Missouri University Forest Chicago T. T. Rhodes R. DD Rogers Cov. Johnson St. Louis

Desertions Reported From U. S. Service

Two desertions were reported to the peo thce headquarters. H. M. Rothwelter, age 15, 5 feet 7 inches, brown eyes and brown hair, is missing from Adame. A $10 reward is offered for his capture. Wilbur Clarence Beart, 25, enlisted at Mare Island July 2, 1997, deserted from the naval station at Bremerton, Wash.

United States Service Peo Thce United States Adame H. M. Rothweiler Rothwelter Wilbur Clarence Beart Naval Station Nremerton Wash Beard Mare Island Cal

Alliance from Alaska Reports Mixed News of Gold Fields

The Alliance arrived from St Michael with 125 passengers after leaving August 6. Cape Nome arrivals claim rich placer fields with claims near Anvil creek showing high yields, while Dawson miners warn extraction costs may negate profits. Estimated wealth aboard is modest about $50,000, with Laurada expected August 25.

Alliance Empire Transportation Company Michael St Michael Cape Nome Kidston Roanoke Anvil Creek Capt. Kidston Ivan L. Peterson A.C. Company Dawson

Lake Purchase Backed to Ensure Pure Water Supply

A chamber of commerce committee urged the city to buy Cedar lake with its watershed and intake to prevent private sale of water rights. The second Swan lake pipeline was ruled unnecessary, and a public vote plan is being prepared. Also discussed were lighthouse needs in Alaska and a changes in chamber staff. Captain Clifford Anderson announced possession of a letter from Zachary Taylor to his daughter on her marriage.

Chamber of Commerce Cedar Lake Swan Lake Congress Alaska Lieut. H. Wryckoff Mabel H. Douglas Chamber Proach Clifford Anderson Boston Zachary Taylor Jefferson Davie Capt. Anderson Davis

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