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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1899

Page

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Bertillon Experts Dreyfus Trial Testimony Continues

Handwriting expert Bertillon pushes conclusion that Dreyfus wrote the bordereau with disguised handwriting as court martial resumes. Capt. Freystaetter testifies that secret dossier documents influenced conviction and Mercier faces disruption from audience during heated exchanges over the evidence.

Bertilion Dreyfus Bordereau Labors Demange Bertillon Bertilien Anthropometric Department Hertilion Snally Capt Valierio Capt. Freystaetter Col. Maurel Labor Freystaetter Maurel Mercier Paty du Clam Panizzardi Gen. Mercier Paniazardi M. Paileologue

Schooner Lilly L Heads North With Miners' Supplies

The Schooner Lilly L arrived from Alaska and will sail again soon with general miners' supplies. John P. Miller, a bankrupt, has been discharged by Judge Hanford. Copatentinn L Webb filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court. Labor Commissioner Grout opened a ladies waiting room at the free employment bureau. A push to form a 4 Canadian American club in Beattie. Fred W. Gould, 29, ex Queald & Chandler drayman, died at home from typhoid fever on First Avenue South and Norman Street.

John P. Miller Hanford Copatentinn L. Webb Labor Grout Free Employment Bureau Fred W. Gould Queald & Chandler, Draymen First Avenue South Norman Street

Grim death said to loom over Guerin stronghold

Paris August 26 A rumor claims Guerin the anti Semitic leader who defied arrest may have killed himself in the barricaded Rue Chabrot house. A black flag was nailed to an upper window at daybreak, a message Guerin had promised. Vincent de Paul failed to gain entry as the siege continued with no sign of the besieged.

Paris Guerin Rue Chabrot Vincent de Paul

Exposition Music Row Over Victoria Band Choice

City business leaders clash with the exposition committee over assigning the Victoria band instead of Wagner's Beattie band. Merchants press for home talent. critics cite federal labor import restrictions and note Wagner's prior prize win.

Thi City Victoria Wagner Beattie Wagoner Bousa Exposition Committee

Big gambling trust formed in Seattle

A Seattle gambling trust led by John Considine and Joe Harvey aims to bar rivals and influence politics while running the city’s three gambling houses for large profits. Harvey controls the White House and two Seattle reps. Considine oversees the Standard. The plan claims some politicians will receive campaign funds from the earnings.

Seattle John Considine Joe Harvey San Francisco Harvey White House William Dormer Dave Argyle Considine Pacific Coast Considine and Harvey Clancy

Exposition Premium List and Preparations Advance

The Seattle exposition premium lists are completed with over $2,000 in premiums including gold medals. Supt Frank Armentrong and A J H Hewsom report premiums, space sales brisk, and all space expected to be sold two weeks before opening. Armory remodeling and two wing construction will finish in a week.

Seattle Frank R. Armentrong A. J. H. Hewsom Supt Armatrong

Davis Trip Delayed After Axle Breaks Near Toledo

The Davis automobile trip across the continent was halted after a rear axle failure west of Toledo. Repairs are underway and a $60 attachment was issued against the machine by Edward Malley Co of Stamford Conn for furnishings. Davis disclaims personal responsibility, saying the vehicle belongs to Akron Tire Co. The case goes to city courts next Monday.

Toledo Davis Edward Malley Company Stamford

Poisoning charge tied to Hastings case

Miss Viola Horlocker accused of poisoning the wife of her Hastings, Nebraska employer is reported to be a patient at Oaklawn sanitarium in Jacksonville enrolled under the name Miss Allen.

Jacksonville Viola Horlocker Hastings Neb Oaklawn Sanitarium Miss Allen

Deer Swim Rivers to Escape Forest Fires

In Ogdensburg New York on August 26 large numbers of deer swim the St Lawrence River to evade forest fires. The steamer Empire State arrived today and passed a herd crossing the stream nearby.

Ogdensburg S J. Lawrence River Empire State

Mariners Rally Against Jefferson Head Fish Trap

Mariners claim a line of fish traps near Jefferson head at 14 miles from Seattle endangers navigation. Captains Beecher Clinger Munro demand removal after no notices or lights. government officials inspect the trap and may order its removal if proved dangerous.

Seattle Jefferson Head Chiepeck Prom Heecher Gen. M. Wilson Beecher Clinger Holyoke Munro Procress Ihs M. Taylor Olympia Capt. Taylor

Hawthorne Club to Stage Leonard Jones Bout in Seattle

The Hawthorne Athletic Club announces a September 12 go between Mike Leonard of Brooklyn and W H Jones of Philadelphia. The limited rounds event follows Jones winning a principal role in a recent club exhibition at the Jefferson theater. Leonard is noted as a clever fighter and both boxers have fought well. The match is billed as the most interesting exhibition yet seen in Seattle.

Hawthorne Athletic Club Mike Leonard Brooklyn W. H. Jones Philadelphia Jefferson Theater Jones Seattle

Bishop Gaines Lectures on Race Question Conditions

Bishop Wesley J. Gaines of the African Methodist Episcopal church lectured last night at the First M. E. church on the race question. He planned sermons at the African M. E. church tomorrow morning and at the First M. E. church in the evening. Gaines noted progress in his coastal jurisdiction but called it not as strong as desired, attributing it to the roving disposition of the colored race.

Maurel Freystaetter Wesley J. Gaines African Methodist Episcopal Church Firat M. FE Firat M. KE Hiphtop Gaines

Treasury Refuses Paris Exposition Exhibit Funding

Washington August 26. The comptroller of the treasury ruled the treasury department cannot cover the costs of displaying treasury literature money coins medals and stamps at the Paris exposition. The commissioner general proposed funding from the contingent fund or printing bureau, but statutes bar using money for any purpose other than its appropriation.

Treasury Treasury Department Bureau of Printing and Engraving Comptroller Stalutes

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