12 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
1
In Rennes a Dreyfus court session opened with Capt. Dreyfus entering the Lycee amid heavy police precautions. General Mercier faced confrontation requests as crowds cheered and boos rang out. Arrests widened into related circles including Deroulede and Habert as authorities pursue the conspiracy links.
The court held an elaborate ceremony with uniforms and spectators including La Dame Blanche. Dreyfus sat with his back to the table as Col Journot questioned him about a document found in his waistcoat and its origins. Witnesses from military and foreign affairs discussed drafts and translations of the Panhard dispatch, hinting at ongoing revelations and tensions as the session continued.
Deroulede, founder of the League of Patriots and deputy for Angoulême, Charente, was arrested at 4 o'clock this spring near Paris. Several anti Semite and patriotic league members were also detained as authorities probe a conspiracy tied to attempts to seize the state.
Bright warm weather in London as wells and springs fail to rain. The Prince of Wales heads for Mariestad, with many Americans and Britons following. John Hays Hammond lies seriously ill at Dinard and will be moved to Carlsbad when possible.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Congressman A. S Berry of Newport warned against William Jennings Bryan touring Kentucky. Berry, a Democrat allied with Camp Uryan, said Bryan would alienate Bud Goebel supporters and provoke violent reactions. He claimed Kentucky favored Bryan only in sentiment and recommended restraint. Berry also recounted meeting Bryan’s wife in Washington and her agreement that a Kentucky tour would harm the candidate.
A British bark Carliste Castle of 644 tons from Liverpool to Fremantle foundered in heavy gales off Safety Bay. All hands perished, including Captain Preckel and crew members. Cargo valued at 500 pounds. City of York, steamer City of New York, and others are noted in distress with several fatalities among officers and crew. The incident follows extensive wreckage reports near Auckland and Sydney.
Col Buckner veteran officer aims to form a regiment of volunteers. He plans to petition the president for authority and to appeal to Governor Suits to back the request, asserting his influence to aid the grant.
The St Paul arrives in New York from Southampton Cherbourg after shortening its Cherbourg to New York record by nearly two hours. Passengers include Speaker Reed Senator W J Sevett Richard Croker and Daniel Prohibition Probman. Reed dodges questions about Washington Maine and residency while Croker defers plans and praises the Dauntie conference.
The Times reports negotiations ongoing but likely four large domestic champagne firms may unite into an American wine trust. The firms named are American Wing of St Louis Germania Wine Cellars of New York Pleasant Valley Wine of Relmes New York and Urbana Wine of this city. One executive hinted a combine could be formed but details were not disclosed. proposed capitalization may reach 310 million.
About 1000 girls employed by the New Jorg firm as silk shirt water makers have staged a strike or boycott over wage restoration to last year’s scale. Employers’ representatives report the factory is guarded by detectives as negotiations continue. A committee was sent to treat with company members, with talks ongoing.
Washington reports the war department weighs removing or cutting the tobacco duty on Porto Rican and imported tobacco. An order affecting the duty is expected soon. The $5 per pound rate set by the December 13, 1888 proclamation proves prohibitive, threatening ruin of the island tobacco industry without relief.
Fire today destroyed the grand stand of the Louisville baseball club. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars with 8000 dollars insured. Origin traced to a live wire. A temporary stand will probably be erected despite the setback.
Acting Mayor Gugenheim appeals for aid to Porto Ricans hit by the hurricane. A Wall Street fundraising effort is launched by H. H. Hollis & Co. with chief subscriptionist James Speyer of Speyer & Co. bank.
United States cruiser Olympia sails from Naples for Leg Horn. Senator Mark A. Hanna and his family arrive in Geneva on their way to Lucerne.
In New York on August 12, professional efforts sought to lift stock prices amid improving money market signals. A broad uptrend appeared in industrials and rails despite uneven performance. Money flowed into the market, with higher rates drawing funds into call loans while short-term rates stayed firm. The mood improved as anxiety over the money outlook diminished, aiding equities.
A Western politician claims President McKinley plans to decline renomination. At Newport, two Republican House members said McKinley expressed desire to retire after his term, and would not be urged to run again if eastern states and party support waver. They noted health burdens and estranged friends as factors weighing against a long campaign.
Governor Stanley issued commissions promoting officers of the Twentieth Kansas on Col. Metcalf's recommendation. Names include Charles Walker to captain, JR Whisner and B L Worthrop to lieutenants, Clad Hamilton to captain, E Guy Shwpson to first lieutenant, Charles Serpson to second lieutenant, A H Contry to first lieutenant, Philip Fox to second lieutenant, O H Burton to first lieutenant, and Charles Barshfield to second lieutenant. Discharges filled vacancies described.
The monthly export statement for domestic products reports July figures with increases in breadstuffs cotton mineral oils and provisions while cattle and hare decline slightly. Cotton leads gains at about 5.44 million and overall values rise versus prior July in several categories. Beveridge heated baths noted with no further context.
A regional wave of labor actions spreads from Florida to Porto Rico and across other West Indian islands. Workers demand better wages and working conditions amid mounting inflation and cost of living pressures.Authorities monitor protests as union organizing accelerates amid economic strain.
A hurricane advances along the south Florida coast disrupting shipping from Savannah to Pensacola. Weather reports indicate a central storm near Jupiter with high winds and rising seas, threatening gulf routes and Atlantic approaches.
A Chicago report outlines a proposed consolidation of cigar manufacturing from Tampa West New Orleans and Havana into a cooperative body. About twenty factories have joined the merger with others relocating to Tampa to enable 96 percent of the cigar output in the region. The United States and Cuba trade ties may bring the remaining producers into the combine.
Chicago December 12 1 Farrimanthiec chief of the Chicago and Alton railroad arrived in Chicago after months in Alaska. Directors of the Alton began discussing company affairs on Harriman's arrival. He favored extending the present 2 percent bond refunding plan and urged improving the Alton system. Bondholders holding about ninety percent of stock appeared likely to approve the plan. Governor Stanley spoke at Haleesend and planned a trip west then to Wichita.
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