Controversy Over Dreyfus Document Suppression Collaborators Debated
Fragmentary transcript shows Bana Herr and officials debating why the suppression of a key document by General Mercier was not shared. Casimir Petter and Waldeck Rousseau press for explanation while addressing Dreyfus letters and public publicity. Demange expresses regret over the publication of the red letter and recalls the long passage of years since the event.
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Mercier
M. Casimir Petter
M. Waldeck
Petter
Dreyfus
Berier
France
Mo Waldeck Rousseau
Drey- A. Demange
Dreytus
Demange
Red Fetter
Dreyfus Case Rages Amid Military and Political Strife
Emily Crawford reports a turbulent scene surrounding the Dreyfus affair. Military leaders clash with nationalist factions as the court martial process unfolds, with Dreyfus allies denouncing treason while opponents push for fleet footed prosecution and public opinion sways between justice and political motive.
Reconnaissance drives American forces to San Mateo
A reconnaissance by General Samuel B. Young's brigade near San Mateo northeast of the San Juan reservoir about ten miles from Manila resulted in San Mateo being occupied. American losses were three slain and thirteen wounded, including a lieutenant from the Twenty first. Major Cronin's 130 troops and Captain Rivers with 100 cavalry and other detachments moved in from several directions but failed to link up. A light engagement occurred as captains advanced, with enemy fire from strong positions. Captain Rivers withdrew after a brief clash, while Captain Parker and other units pressed forward as they approached the town.
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Manila
Samuel B. Young
San Mateo
San Juan Reservoir
Twenty-first Infantry
Cronin
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Novalichws
Frentles
San Mates
Captain River
Fourth Cavalry
Parker
Twelfth New York Volunteer Regiment
Twenty-first
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Captain Rivers
Captainers
Ban Mateu
Poar Hens
Biyers
Americans Break Through Philippine Lines at San Mateo
Battle details describe American troops advancing through rice fields and sand toward San Mateo. Major Cronin entered the town around 4 30 in the afternoon as General Young led Parker's column under fire. The engagement left 23 American soldiers dead and the enemy estimated at 300 to 400. The heroics of the Americans and their exhausting march are noted.
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San Mateo
Cronin
James P
Young
Parkers
Ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson on Health and Public Image
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson stays at Excelsior Springs seeking treatment while a Kansas City paper notes his health concerns and a public mischief shadowing his political image. The account depicts his illness, travel, and recollections of political peers and episodes from Washington.
Simpson’s Natural Beauty Scene Draws Crowd and Reaction
A crowd of small boys watched a cow in the water near the shallows, then a noted individual named Jerry Simpson joined the plunge. Onlookers stared as he was driven away. He said the boys teased him for his feet and his time with the animal.
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Simpson
Jerry Simpson
Warren Delayed as Mutiny Trials Reported Aboard
Advices from San Francisco dated August 14 indicate the steamer Warren, carrying the Colorado regiment from Manila, faced a typhoon and a mutinous crew. Twenty four sailors were court-martialed with sentences ranging from three months to two years. The ship departed Manila July 14 and is now bound for San Francisco with a green crew of Filipinos, not arriving before Friday the 18th.
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San Frapenco
Steinsiup Centenlak Ut Fe
Warren
Colorado Regiment
Manila
Varyitus
San F Francisco
Emperor William Gift Promised to German Societies in America
Translation notes a message from a German envoy announcing Emperor William’s gift to the central organization of German soldiers in America, a banner and order to be held annually by German societies in Chicago within two months. The report recalls a Franco-Prussian War anniversary celebration in Chicago with many legates from multiple American cities.
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Henry Hacheter
Veteran's Socket
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Sherabesely
Tar Harbor
Ao Man Soldiers
America
Artemer Band
Chicago
von Mumm
Topeka Cycle Meet Sparks September Racing Plan
Topeka wheel men announce a September 1 and 2 cycling meet after the state bicycle racing circuit was declared off. The postponement of the circuit races cancels an August plan, prizes will be hung for Topeka with hopes to attract riders from neighboring towns.
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Topeka Wheelmien
Topeka
Colored women meet in Chicago as delegates gather
The national association of colored women opened in Chicago with about 10 delegates representing numerous organizations across the United States. The three day convention will discuss race related issues with the presence of leaders familiar with the race problem. An introductory address by president Mary Church Terrell kicked off the proceedings as delegates convened.
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Chicago
National Association of Colored Women
Pir Hof
United States
Mary Charet Terrell
Atwood Man Bankrupt Reported After Creditors Move
An Atwood merchant named A. B. Yeoman is bankrupt amid a confusing note on creditors and a grocery firm from Av Ws. The report mentions actions by creditors and a court or legal action being considered, with unsettled sums and timelines.
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Atwood Pastba Ok
Beyeal Mises Boas Meio
Trina
Netraaka
Tows
Symme Grocery Company
Av Ws
Eaid
Yoemun
Uber
Brin
Red Tape Delays Topeka Avenue Paving Plan
City Attorney rules the plan to pave Topeka Avenue cannot follow the regular process. property owners may face costs around $14 per lot as appraisers assess value, while a brick purchase by owners and city paving are not allowed. Also notes drifting news on Mayor Anderson and local civic notices, with advertisements for Beacon Lights and a church social event announced for Wednesday evening in August.
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Topeka Avenues
Topeka Avenue
Bird
Palace Clothing Store Moves to New Kansas Ave Rooms
Palace Clothing shifts tonight from temporary Warters to new rooms on Kansas avenue and will reopen tomorrow. The firm’s stock and old city building were devastated by the Ore fire. The new store is custom built for the firm and touted as a model of beauty and completeness. Upper floors and basement will open. a grand opening is planned in a few weeks due to summer stock delays.
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Palace Clothing
Warters
Kansas Avenue
Frm
Old City
H. A. Auerbach
Evans Cleared. Pension Bureau Report Findings Support Bureau
A special G A B committee investigating pension attorney charges clears Commissioner Evans. The report, due at the Philadelphia encampment, finds the Pension Bureau well run and faithful to Union soldier preferences in appointments and promotion. It argues claim agents provoke criticism and asserts officials adjudicate claims justly and swiftly within the law.
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Aus
Evans
Philadelphia
Eative
Penelon Buresal
Pension Bureau
Iwia
Arn
Boston Secures Meekin In Major Pitching Move
Boston announces the acquisition of pitcher Meekin to strengthen the pitching staff against Brooklyn. Andy Freedman is said to have approved the deal to bolster Boston, altering pennant prospects and challenging Cincinnati manager Ewings view of a Brooklyn collapse due to pitcher failures.
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Mass
Aug
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Soden
Andy Freedman
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Ewing
Cincinnati
Ina
Brooklyn Clap
Light rains reported from Southern Kungas and Denver area
Weather notes state a Colorado weather man cut a string in Denver during a visit and Kansas saw a breath of cool air. Mr Jennings uncorked Naveed Colorado air to hold the maximum at 71 with 2 PM reading near 71 and a minimum around 36. Winds east at seven to eight miles. Light rains reported through Southern Kungas on Sunday.
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Weather Wbserver Sennidge
Colorado
Denver
Kansas
Jennings
Kungas
Suriday
Infant Boyd Dies and Abandoned Baby Taken In
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Boyd of Martin and Denpie addition died after a several days illness. The baby was left with a colored woman on lower Quincy street and later identified as the Boyd child. Police took the infant to the station as an abandoned baby. The case links the baby to Mr and Mrs Boyd and to Samuel Howe as grands. Palace agency exclusive for Topeka Woolen Milita. Paince Clothing placed a large order with Topeka Wardens Alls.
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Martin & Denpie Addition
Quincy Street
Bris. Boyd
Samuel. Howe
Paince Clothing Company
Topeka
Marshall's Mag renders an Interesting Wednesday event
The Christian Endeavor society of the tiers S church will host an event next Wednesday evening at 512 Buchanan street. Giareball's band will also give a concert Wednesday evening.
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Garsed
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Topeka Lodge Leaders Push City Hall Proposition
Fraternal beneficiary lodges in Topeka urge the city to build a suitable hall within the new city building. They argue it would host grand lodge meetings and other large gatherings rent free, attract delegates from across the state, and bring supreme lodges to Topeka more often, boosting local fraternal activity.
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le Ds
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Topeks
Topekalem Ereat
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Insane Swedish housemaid ordered to asylum
A Swedish domestic at Mrs Blounit's Ninth and Topeka avenue boarding house was declared insane in probate court and scheduled for transfer to the asylum. Her delusion centers on talking with spirits and obeying their commands, with notable disruption during Saturday’s events. She is 31, previously calm but irrational in court. Governor Stanley travels to Norton to speak at a soldiers reunion. Burlington fire destroys M A Crouse residence. Tuscan Springs Hotel burned with one death and about $40,000 losses.
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Ale
Peter Persson
Hethet
Clay Street
Polit Station
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Norton
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Burlington
M. A. Crouse
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Cal
Market report notes firm wheat with mixed signals
Wheat and corn show strength with futures support while cash demand remains uneven. Reports of profits taking and cautious buying mix as traders weigh foreign markets, with oats and provisions showing steadier tones and mixed cash bids in Chicago.
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Vance
Syies
Son
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