Assassination Attempt Hits Major Alfred Dreyfus in Paris
A would-be assailant fired twice at Major Alfred Dreyfus during the transfer of Emil Zola from Monte-Marte cemetery to the Pantheon. Dreyfus was wounded in the right arm. the attacker was beaten and arrested amid a crowd that surged into the square. Police began mass arrests as Faillores arrived, with hundreds in custody by day’s end.
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Double lives and two homes alleged in Ohio here
Coshocton June 4. A grand jury indictment targets Ben P Stevens for non support and bigamy. He married Miss Beale Chaury of Newcomers Down at Steubenville three years ago and has an 11 month old child from that marriage while traveling for a western territory firm. About a year ago he wed Miss Anna Bracken of Coshocton and brought her here. A second home and two wives allegedly persisted until the second sister’s brother died, prompting relatives to investigate. A photo comparison reportedly exposed the duplicity as Stevens was said to be in Michigan but appeared elsewhere.
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Democratic Leaders Debate Second Place for Bryan Running Mate
Washington reports say W. J. Bryan will be the Democratic presidential nominee with no clear consensus on his running mate. William L. Da ngs or John P. Morgan are among possible choices, while Harrison’s candidacy may only move forward under pressure. Meyer is favored to be national Republican chairman, with Hitchcock as the active organizer.
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Massillon Man Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Reported in Massillon on June 4, Philip Fischer aged about 30 suffered fatal self inflicted throat injuries. He tore open the cut with his fingers while bleeding, and died shortly after. He is survived by his wife.
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40 Hours Battle at St Johns Ends in Kept Pace
St Johns Newfoundland June 4 battled for 40 hours against a pack of attackers in a hard endured siege. Local fighters and rescuers maintained defense with steady discipline amid fatigue and rising tensions as the standoff stretched into a third day.
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Ice Pack Rescue Narrative From Labrador Coast
Docked Strathcona reports Dr Grenfell, attacked by dogs on an ice floe near Labrador in 10 below temperatures. He defended himself with a knife, narrowly escaping death as Captain Amltlatt recounts the perilous incident and Grenfell’s survival.
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Avowed Night Rider in Kentucky Confession
A confused ledger-like note from Ripley Ohio dated June 4 reports a man from Augusta Kentucky named Henry Feet claiming to lead the Avowed Night Rider group. It states he confessed openly to intentions tied to destroying olive beds and mentions militia in the vicinity while a marshal named Golay is referenced. The text is garbled but centers on a confessed night rider and supposed threats.
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Stampede Threatened At Republican Convention
In Chicago the rumor mill swirled as 5000 supporters plotted to force Roosevelt into a second term, while Taft backers claim preballot totals show 359 votes for Taft, 802 for other candidates, and 229 contested. Frank Hitchcock asserts 517 delegates are instructed.
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Taft Eyeing Cortel for New Vice Presidency
Report notes Secretary Cortel as a leading candidate for the next vice presidency under Taft. The outlet highlights Cortel prior roles in the administration and speculates on the timing and potential impact of such a move.
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Ansberry Renominated and Byran Endorsed in Bryan
Amid ringing cheers for the Democrats in the district, T. T. Ansberry was unanimously renominated as the candidate. Bryan and the entire state ticket were endorsed, signaling solid party unity for the campaign.
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Democrats to renominate Ashbrook in 17th district
Newark June 4 Congressman W A Ashbrook is expected to be renominated by the Democratic leaders in the seventeenth district with Bryan likely to receive endorsement at the convention today.
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Kurtz Busy In Fight For Foraker In Chicago
Columbus June 6 Charles J Kurtz longtime ally of Senator Foraker prepares to exit Columbus for Chicago to launch political headquarters operations and lead the drive against Taft at the Great Northern hotel. He will direct the effort on behalf of his chief amid expected clashes with opposing factions.
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Democratic convention names likely nominee for Laning race
Mansfield and Shelby area dispatch says the tenth district Democratic convention met to choose a candidate to oppose Congressmen Laning. Judge Samuel Pricker has refused his name. Long of Shelby or Rob. Caer of Mt Vernon are favored to be named this afternoon.
Aldrich Vreeland Bill Declared Inoperative
Washington reports that the Aldrich Vreeland emergency currency plan has a fatal defect. Treasury officials say its key feature is inoperative and no dollars of the authorized 500 million will be issued. They think banks would issue clearing house certificates instead if an emergency arises, since those are untaxed.
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Congressman Laning Indicted in Norwalk Bank Scandal
Norwalk Ohio June 4 Congressman J F Laning Republican congressman from the Fourteenth Ohio district and renominee for another term is indicted in the grand jury probe into the Ohio Trust failure. Co indicted are James G Gibbs F W Christian and William Perrin all of Norwalk with charges including embezzlement and misapplication of bank funds. Waring defends the charges as false and vows to stay on the Republican ticket.
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Zola Funeral Draws Storm Over Pantheon Honors
June 4 Varia dispatch reports Emile Zoli honored with full national rites at the Pantheon as tensions rose from the Dreyfus affair. Police arrested disruptors while Major Dreyfus and Mine Zola observed, crowds clashed with street violence and officers kept order through the night.
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Fleet Lost in Typhoon Off Australia
iNews reports a typhoon off West Australia sinking a large fleet. Details incomplete but about 270 souls aboard, many presumed lost. The incident involves multiple boats from a sizeable fleet, with uncertain casualty figures as rescue efforts continue.
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