Lieutenant Colonel Henry and the German Secrets Deal
Lieutenant Colonel Henry killed himself amid revelations of supplying the German government with copies of important papers and French secrets he had acquired as a dealer.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
2
Lieutenant Colonel Henry killed himself amid revelations of supplying the German government with copies of important papers and French secrets he had acquired as a dealer.
The Times reports that over 105 important documents were sent to the German attaché in Paris through Esterhazy and Henry. The seized papers include a mobilization plan for the French army, with profits divided between Esterhazy and Henry. Henry was known in Paris circles as the real traitor before his arrest and death.
Maitre Demange, chief counsel for Captain Dreyfus, says after the session he is content with progress and no surprises from the secret dossier. A judgment likely by month’s end is anticipated. Dreyfus shows physical distress under the strain in Rennes France.
Major General Otis orders inter island traffic ports closed to insurgent hands. Aguinaldo had closed ports to ships with the American flag. Gunboats Concord Yorktown Callao Pampanga bombarded San Fernando. rebels fled after an hour of cannon and musket fire. damage extensive though town not burned.
Washington reports received from General Otis indicate captured letters urging inhabitants to endure until European recognition by August 31 and to overthrow the current US administration. Otis also notes MacArthur's forces suffered 5 killed and 25 wounded in the recent battle, with Colonel Bell leading a new volunteer regiment whose three officers were wounded.
The St James Gazette reports all shipping companies under British admiralty charter are told to hold transports in reserve for immediate troop dispatch. The steamer Dunera is ordered ready Saturday to carry a detachment of horse artillery to South Africa.
ChicaGo August 12 Western roads settled a uniform round trip fare for state fairs. For other exhibitions including the Milwaukee Industrial exposition St Louis exposition Kansas City horse show and St Louis farm horse show a fare and a third was set.
Des Moines Aug 12 Judge J M Wade of Iowa City is floated as a compromise candidate for the Democratic nomination at next week's convention.
Hurricane causes great destruction across the island with loss of life totaling about a hundred, mainly in Humacao. Authorities report extensive property damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
A major hurricane struck Puerto Rico’s south coast early Tuesday, causing widespread destruction from San Juan to Humacao. Dwellings, ports, and crops were ruined. hundreds left homeless and starving. official reports cite multiple fatalities and vast property losses, with aid and communications severely disrupted.
Pretoria dispatch reports the volksraad declined to approve Joseph Chamberlain's proposal to form a joint commission to study how franchise concessions would affect Uitlanders. The body will still consider friendly suggestions.
General Torres surrounds Rycam Yaqui stronghold near Guaymas with about 2 000 fighters massed. Cavalry and machine guns expected to join, promising a major government Yaqui clash. Government force strength near 5 000. unrest halts commerce in Guayama and southern Sonora.
Two cars collided on the Sea View line between Wickford and Narragansett Pier. Merritt Lyman Abbey the motorman was killed and only one of forty passengers was injured.
Reports from Montserrat Guadaloupe and St. Croix reveal massive damage and rising death tolls. In Guadaloupe unconfirmed word cites 102 killed while St. Croix reports 30 deaths as residents face extreme distress and widespread wreckage.
Paris reports from La Pointe a Pitre Guadaloupe describe immense interior damage to coffee and cocoa estates and fatalities after a cyclone. Le Mourle suburb was half destroyed. Advices say Porto Rico Dominica Cape Haitien and eastern Cuba all suffered related destruction as the storm moved northward.
A grand stand at Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin, 20 feet high and 60 feet long, collapsed during a Modern Woodmen picnic. The structure held about 4,000 people and sent men, women, and children into a heap of planks. At least 20 were injured.
Mortgage dated October 20 1888 secured by David H Best and Carrie H Best to Frank E Stevens later assigned to Theron Cumins Louise B Caumins Louis Arndt and Andrew Reigel. Amount due 1702 80 with 1100 principal 302 50 interest 75 attorney fees. Foreclosure sale set for October 16 1899 at 2 30 PM at the front door of the Beadle County Courthouse Huron South Dakota. Property described as southeast quarter section 8 township 116 north range 65 west.
Mary E. Bryant assignee of mortgage will foreclose a Beadle County South Dakota real estate loan. Court House door at Huron to sell the southeast quarter of section 30 township 113 north range 60 west. Sale set for July 16 1899 at 1 pm. D G Medbery Sheriff.
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