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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

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Dreyfus Trial Opens Amid Calm Courtroom Tension

Rennes Aug 7 Captain Dreyfus entered the court martal in a pale, aged frame, saluting the judges with firm bearing as gendarmes and troops fortified the Lycee setting. The packed courtroom and crowds watched as Colonel Jouaust opened the examination, with Dreyfus answering in a restrained, defiant voice and the scene described in meticulous detail by observers.

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Sermon on Esther Draws Compliments at First M E Church

Rev Dr J T McFarland preached a Sunday sermon at the First Methodist Episcopal church on the Book of Esther presenting broad moral lessons from its characters. He argued the work’s worshipful merit while noting literary critics question its literal truth.

J.T McFarland Methbast Episcopal Church McFarland

President McKinley Misses Church After Wrong City Mixup

In Plattsburg on Aug 7 President McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou arrived at a Presbyterian church after using a Champlain hotel. The president was fifteen minutes late due to a church mix up with the Methodist congregation. The service pastor delayed the sermon and Mr McKinley stood with the congregation until he left.

Plattsburg N. W McKinley Cortelyou Hotel Champlain Platteburg al Ble Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Gott Gnadestl Tennessee Joel W. Raton Champlain

Rebels Seize Territory in Santo Domingo Amid Frontline Shifts

Report from Cape Haytion dated August 7 states Generals Reyes Pacheco Navarro Polo and Jimenez have risen in Santo Domingo in support of Don Juan Isidro Jimenez. They occupy Chagal Curabo and surrounding towns, drawing troops away from government forces. General Pacheco commands over 300 armed men. General Guileto’s Monte Crist troops reportedly defected, placing government forces in a weakened position. Dominican arrivals along the Hustle frontier bolster the revolutionary camp.

Cape Haytion Hayti Pablo Reyes Kamin Pacheco Clena Navarro Jos Polo Jose Jiminéz Santo Domingo Don Juan Isidro Jiminez Chagal Curabo Jose de Luz Matus Guayebin Sabisera Munscaniilo Dajaton Shinto Domingo Pacheen Guileto Monte Crist Tropa

Divers Find No More Victims After Bar Harbor Disaster

Divers near Mount Desert ferry slip conclude the August catastrophe left twenty dead, with Mr. Southard of Bangor seriously injured and unlikely to recover. Two others suffer pneumonia. remaining injured in favorable condition. Washington list adds multiple Army deaths since last weekly report across several regiments and causes including malaria, dysentery, typhoid, and wounds. Bar Harbor area details accompany broader casualty tally.

Bar Harbor Mount Desert Southard Bangor Otis Washington Aux Oshaw Manila Ralph C Cuntes Chilfornia Jol Mallaney Uly William Henry Albert Boos Hichard H Ralph Utah Barcock Nagasaki Christian Tt. Sprexzer Eighteenth Infantry William Rasmuscon Twelfth Infantry Levi W. Miellinger Thirteenth Infantry Edward L. Bedell Twenty-first’ Infantry James Dabnes California Jote Te Garvey Peucate Burchill Sel Walsh Soxth Thomas ‘Totten Caval Herbert Tracey Neningttis Arthur Morse Eighteenth

Hurricane Center Near Dominica Reported By Williams

Acting Chief of Weather Bureau Williams reports a hurricane center east of inland Dominica moving toward the area with Santu Domingo in the path as of August 7 from Washington.

Washington Dominica Santu Domingo HE Williams

Cool wave to ease heat as humidity drops Sunday

A weather notice notes a cool wave is coming with rising thermometer readings and lower humidity. Forecast shows warmer weather possible later in the day with southeast winds and unsettled conditions overall.

Ural Bime

Weather Indications for Kansas Rally Tonight and Tuesday

Chicago August 1 forecast shows a rally fair for Kansas with showers and thunder storms aimed at the northeast portion tonight and Tuesday. Winds are mentioned but details are unclear.

Chicago Kansas

Insurance Facts on Fraternal Companies in Kansas

The twenty ninth annual Kansas Insurance Department report by Superintendent W V Church notes limited supervision over fraternal beneficiary societies and cites 34 certificates of authority. It praises some orders as sound while condemning others as schemes. The report covers fire insurance rates declines, company premiums, losses, and total Kansas insurance activity in 1898 including mutual, foreign, and life companies and their financial outcomes.

Insurance Department of Kansas W. V. Church Church Ngilature Insurance Department Altra-Sentimenta Cruze Kansas Fire Departments Shawnee Fire Insurance Company Topeka Kaun Sue Luskes Siam Kansas Mutual Tocrease Isa Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company

New Men Arrive in Sun Labor Clash in New York

The Sun faced a fresh phase of its printers dispute as 104 non union men arrived aboard the Endeavor from Philadelphia led by Sun printing superintendent Charles William Edwards. Nine worked briefly, five of whom joined the strike. A union committee greeted the group and most non union men withdrew amid talks with union leaders. The composing rooms then showed sixty eight morning and evening compositors, thirty one day, sixty substitutes, thirty stereotypers and six pressmen on strike or working under tension. The overall situation reflected ongoing labor tension at the Sun.

New York Sun Endeavor Philadelphia Chartea Willam Edwards Mr. Edwards Pier A Delaney Typographical Union No. 6 Union Feures Ty The

Potwin considers repealing joint liquor ordinance tonight

A city council meeting tonight will revisit a liquor ordinance that previously failed passage. Supporters claim it would pass with full attendance and corrects a prior invalid measure, while opponents warn of enforcement and policing concerns. Local businessmen and residents express mixed views, with strong backing from several ward leaders.

Jodee Haser Hazen Morgan Hughes Willard Jos. A. Troutman Thomas Martin Central Union Accident and Lifernsurance Company A. L. Atwood WM. Forbes George Tincher State Printing Office Poster Potwin Stxrh Conniot Asacalte Heaith Niguor S. Jeer H. Larimer

Admiral Dewey’s Philippine visit and European cruise plans

News notes Dewey has quit operations in the Philippines and distances relations with the German navy. He arrives in Naples aboard the Olympia and will visit Trieste, Leghorn, Genoa, or Nice. A banquet is planned by Vice Admiral Goreales, with U.S. officials and consular staff in Rome coordinating events.

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Moros Defeated Washington in Cape Motetibe action

Aug 1 dispatch reports Amimival Wateon commanding Aglaia squadron engaging Moros near Labitabed Skirthouse Cape Motetibe. The force, including Balai Mare and Dartety arivapite, faced resistance but secured tactical positions, with Philippine troops landing at Malate and rest restoring quiet as Manila forces operated in the region.

Nasr Werbarmanger Mgolia Cape WIGAN Manalo Unees Pela Bainbuc Manila Renee Sinlas Ponati

MHSThorpe Warns on Youth Card Parties and Morality

Thorpe denounces youth card and bear parties as immoral threats to children. He urges parents to keep youths indoors in the evenings and warns of police scrutiny after concerns about delinquency and improper gatherings. He notes recent incidents and calls for action by ministers and authorities.

Thorpe Ani

New City Official Proposes Pavement Inspector Role

City council contemplates creation of an inspector of excavations to monitor street repairs by plumbers. Councilman Nettelnaald complains pavements are ruined by diggers and the city engineer lacks time to supervise. Ordinance to be introduced tonight sets pay at five dollars monthly and permits fees to fund the position.

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Re elect Wilder President of School Board

The annual education meeting will be held tonight at the high school. The board will elect a president and two vice presidents. Edward Wilder, current president, is expected to be reelected. Vice President W. H. Wilcox has served three years and may also be reelected.

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