Dreyfus Case Opens With Medical Testimony and Bertillon Display
The Rennes court martial session began at 6:30 am with a medical certificate saying Col. Du Paty de Clam is bedbound. Witness Rowland Strong testified Esterhazy confessed authorship of the bordereau, while M. Gobert argued the handwriting was natural and fluent, and M. Bertillon staged a dramatic demonstration of his system before the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet Lennes
Dreyfus
da Paty de Clam
Rennes
M. Laborl
Jouaust
Paty de Clam
Rowland Strong
Count Esterhazy
M. Gobert
Banke of France
France
Exterheary
Bordereau
Amminet
Hut
M. Gebert
Venera Gong
Gebert
M. Hertilien
Hertilion
M. Bertilion
M. Lertillon
M. Tt
Dreyfusards
M. Ber- Allon
Madame Blanche
M. Bertillon
Mm. Labor
Demange
M. Labort
Berdereau
Ferest
M. Geibelin
Paris
Stahe
M. Gribelin
du Paty de Clam
Mme. du Paty de Clam
M. Labori
The
New Times
Observer of London
Esterhazy
Observer
Strong
Germany
Henri Weill
M. Wells
Picquart
Savignaud
M. Scheurer-Kestner
Senate
War Office
Besse
M Gobert
Facta
Mercier
de Boisdeffre
Gong
Punoat Ann
Prefecture of Police
Gons
M. Goberts
Mbertillon
M. Gober
Just
McKinley At Long Branch Plans No Night Reception
President McKinley and party arrived by special train at Long Branch early morning. They were greeted by crowds at Norwood Park and Norman Hurst and planned a 2 PM visit to Ocean Grove for a Methodism event. A public reception was declined as the President prepared for tours and a scorpion gunboat salute at the Pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
McKinley
Wyce
Hobart
Garrett A.hobart Jr
Griggs
Rixey
Cortelyou
Barnes
Plattsburg
Wilson Battery
Brooklyn
Norman Hurst
Norwood Park
Norwood
Horse Abow Grounds
Battery
New York
Miles O'Brien
Rufus Blodgett
De‘aires
Price
Ocean Grove
Tren
Trim Iite
Ocean Avenue
Hitchcock
Jersey City
Voorhees
HORSEMEN IN SESSION AND LONDON FEVER FEARS
The Silver State reports from London that special measures are taken at port to inspect ships from Spain and Portugal for bubonic plague and yellow fever amid hot weather and sunstroke cases. An American jockey, L Reiff, wins the Palace Welter Handicap at Hurst Park. A meteorite sighting and slight earthquake shake Porto. A committee forms to draft by laws for a new American Association of Breeders of Thoroughbred Horses in Berlin with notable members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Southampton
L. Reiff
Charina
Hurst Park Club
Johnny Sands
New York
New Berlin
Emperor William American Association of Breeders of
Waa
Apia
Samoa
BE. Clay
L. Appleby
Shrewsbury
MW. Williams
T. J. Carson
W. HL. Jackson
Tillemen Farm
J. B. Haggin
August Belmont
W. Hendrie
Milton Young
0. H. Chenault
Anarchy Report From Manila Says U.S. Forces Expand
A Reuters Manila cable reports chaos with U S positions around Manila Toile and Cebu, while the rest of the country is said to be in Filipino hands. The line notes a reported murder of the Saturnus crew after the steamer was beached and burned near San Fernando on August 24 under an American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter Telegram Company
Manila
Toile
Cebu
Saturnus
Maritima
San Fernando
Revolutionists Gain Ground in Santo Domingo Crisis
The Free Press reports Santo Domingo paralyzed as revolutionaries grow strong with Jiminez poised to take leadership. Government forces clash near Monte Christi with heavy losses on the government side while rebels gain reinforcements and expect generals to join. The navy still seeks to curb the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Boston
Santo Domingo
Santiago
Jimines
San Domingo
Jiminez
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Monte Christi
Market Report from Chicago on Cattle Receipts and Prices
The Chicago market notes cattle receipts at about 10 000 with a steady market. Beeves bring 400 to 650, cows and heifers 200 to 500, Texas steers 425 to 990, stockers and feeders 325 to 485.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
New York
Two Hangings at Muskogee in 1890s record
Muskogee reports the executions of Cyrus A. Brown and Matthew Craig, described as the fiery legal hangings of white men in the territory. Brown killed Daniel Cuthbert near Webbers Falls. Craig killed Deputy U.S. Marshal Joseph Heinriche at Tahlequah. The brief item mixes these events with market receipts from Kansas City Omaha and San Francisco, listing cattle and sheep data, plus commodity prices for wheat and metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
1. T
Cyrus
A. Brown
Matthew Craig
Kansas
Brown
Salina
Daniel Cuthbert
Arkansas River
Webbers Falls
I. T
Craig
United States
Joseph Heinriche
Talaquah
Heinrichs
James Lites Freed After Preliminary Hearing
James Lites the cattle buyer charged with swindling Union Stock Yards National Bank out of 11000 dollars was discharged on his preliminary hearing. Bates secured the money on drafts drawn on Wilson, Sons & Company of Baltimore, protested, with the bank recovering nearly all funds through attachments on cattle purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
James Lites
Union Stock Yards National Bank
Bates
Wilson, Sons & Company
Baltimore
Shoulder Straps for Black Men Regimental Idea
Washington August 25 The Administration faces great pressure to form a colored officers regiment for service in the Philippines. Secretary Root has not reached a decision. If organized the unit would be officered by Black men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cares
Philippines
Root
Yellow fever cases reported at Sancti Spiritus Cuba
Two new cases of yellow fever were reported at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, according to the Marine Hospital Service. In other notices, John B. Crowell was named postmaster at Tacoma, Washington, succeeding Major Hayden who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sancti Spiritus
Cuba
Marine Hospital Service
John B. Crowell
Tacoma
Hayden
Anarchy in the Islands Reported by Leased Wire
London dispatch dated August 21 reports unrest on Labuan as authorities struggle to contain chaos across local communities. The cables detail clashes, disrupted order, and rising tensions affecting civilians and officials alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Steamer brings twelve Ndmonton trail survivors to Seattle
The Cottage City arrived in Seattle with about twelve survivors from Wrangel Alaska. They are destitute and crippled by scurvy and frost. Reports from Dawson describe a murder and suicide: Harry Davis killed Maud Roselle, a former circus rider, then took his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilver State
Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Wrangel
Alaska
Dawson
Harry Davis
Maud Roselle
British Seek 300 Copies of Sanitary Lessons of the War
Washington August 25 The Director General of the Medical Service of Great Britain asks Surgeon General Sternberg for 300 copies of a publication on sanitary conditions in camps and hospitals during the war with Spain. If unavailable, permission to reprint for British army medical officers is sought. The request signals preparations for a possible war in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sternberg
Medical Service of
Great Britain
Spain
South Africa
Navy opposes Constitution in Dewey demonstration
Washington August 26 The Navy Department does not favor inviting the historic warship Constitution to join the Dewey demonstration in New York. The remark signals official caution about using the famed flagship in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
New York
Personal mentions and travel notices from local travelers
J Christopher attends a social at Winner ances hotel as a guest. Dave Chrisewan arrives from the west on No 3 this afternoon. J L Higginson of Willow Creek arrived yesterday afternoon. J P Jordan a San Francisco commercial traveler arrived from the west yesterday. Mrs C H Oliver leaves on No 3 yesterday for Kika to visit her parents. Superintendent Noble passed away yesterday in his private car. Mrs J LaVoy and children plan a pleasant visit then move to Ogden. Adelia and Madge Horet visited, Jane Hurst and family depart for Denver Colorado on November 8. Notice to Water Consumers: water shut off on Saturdays from Seventh and Third Streets 6 am to 2 pm. Joseph Rougon, Supt. WWW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Christopher
Ances
Dave Chrisewan
JL. Higginson
Willow Creek
J.P. Jordan
San Francisco
C. H. Oliver
Kika
Noble
J. LaVoy
Ogden
Adelia
Madge Horet
Therese One
Janes Hurst
Denver
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Bertillion
Ocean Grove School
Silver State
Oporto
Treasury Department
Wabshington
Department
Santiege
Wolock
Conwinners
Joseph Rougon
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