Brighter for Dreyfus as defense presses case
The Dreyfus trial resumes in Rennes with Gen Roget pressed by M Demange. Bertullas proves a key witness as discussions hinge on Esterhazy, Du Paty de Clam, and forged documents while Roget grows red in the face under cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Demangs
Col. Jousast
Paty de Clam
Esterhazy
En Roget
Duncy de Clam
du Paty de Clam
Witnem
da Puts IM
M. Demange
Roget
Island Morgue Devastation in Puerto Rico After Storm
A Herald dispatch from San Juan describes widespread devastation across Puerto Rico after the hurricane. Hundreds die or lie exposed as towns burn or floodwaters rise. rivers burst their banks and the dead are uncovered by the wreckage. Roads, communications and aid are severely hampered.
Devastation and Famine Threaten Coregal After Massive Losses
The report describes widespread destruction with two thirds of inhabitants shelterless and famine feared. At Coregal one hundred fifteen Bevaies wrecked, shells collapsed, only a dozen houses and two foot masonry church walls remain. Merchants warn of a potential three year famine affecting stores and crops, estimating losses near 75 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coregal
Additional Infantry Regiments Ordered for Philippines
Washington August 17 an order directs ten more regiments of Infantry volunteers for service in the Philippines. Regiments 23 through 47 to be organized at Fort Snelling Fort Crook Nebraska Fort Riley Kansas Fort Ethan Allen Virginia Fort Leavenworth Kansas Jefferson Barracks Missouri South Framingham Massachusetts.
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Wawthington
Philippines
Fort Snelling
Fort Crook
Neb
Fort Filey
Han
Camp Meade
Ethan Allen
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
J¢ferson Barracks
South Framingham
Muss
Five assaults by a negro in Little Rock arouse city
In Little Rock on August 17 five brutal assaults by a black man on white women were reported within 24 hours. Three suspects were arrested. Governor Jones offered 1500 rewards for each offender. Victims included Mrs Helle Aiken Mrs Milton Youngs Mrs Kennedy Emma Long Coy and another young woman at Twenty and Cross streets. The incidents spurred a citywide manhunt and heightened tense mood. Weather outlook noted for Kansas and Chicago area.
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Little Rock
Ark
Litte Rock
Helle Aiken
Chester Street
Milton Youns
Stace Street
Kennedy
Ourteenth
Jones Streets
Emma Coy Tons
Booker Street
Tweneth
Cross Streets
Aiken
Weeat End Park
Twentieth
Jones
Road agents face push to turn funds over to treasury
Governor Stanley vows to bring road agents to task for pocketing premiums and orders all money collected to be funneled into the state treasury. Disputes over examiners pay, Indiana Life and Kansas Mutual dealings, and who pockets funds fuel political clash with Populists.
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Stanley
McNall
Church
Insurance
Indiana
Kansas Mutual
Austin
Kansas Company
Kansas Mutual Life
Battey
Con United
Kansas
Treasury
Etenley
Hattey
Treasury Department
Insurance Mae
Kansan
A. G. Forney
Repubicans
Mr. Stanley
ADVANCE AT CALULET INDIAN war note advance
Manila dispatch describes Tywellth Infantry moving from Calulet at sunrise. Captain Evans battalion to the right, Captain Woods to the left, two companies with artillery remaining on the track. Insurgents entrenched in front of Calulet, heavy fire exchanges, casualties include a Manila Times reporter fatally wounded and Lt Howland unharmed. Insurgents retreat northward after sustaining ammo shortages. In Angeles, eight hundred insurgents attack. Twelfth regiment repels them, locomotives captured, reporter Spencer killed.
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New York
San Joa
Ponce
Caguss
Yaburca
Allman
Arecibo
Naguato
Corozat
Aguadala
Commerce
Guayanilla
San Jan
Maunobs
Comers
Reise
Rome
Urundo
Jayuya
Naguabo
Manila
Putino
Smith
Stith
Hyans
Manua ‘Times
Moor
Howland
Wheaton
Angeles
T. Spencer
Kentucky
Manila Times
WANTS HIS CHILDREN Daniel Fry Sues to Reclaim Them
Daniel O Fry, a laborer, files habeas corpus in probate court to recover his four children from the Topeka orphans home. His wife left them six weeks ago for adoption if unclaimed after three months. Fry has work with the Santa Fe and plans to support his family. he offered to pay board, but authorities kept the children. He states the board runs about 40 a month and seeks custody through probate court since Judge Hazen is unavailable in district court.
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Daniel Fry
Daniel O. Fry
L. 5. Greenwood
Topeka
Mr. Fry
Fry
The
Santa Fé
Dolman
Hazen
Greenwood
Reed's disturbance ends in arrest on East Third Street
A man named Reed caused a ruckus on East Third street several blocks from a patrol beat. Sergeant Donovan, resting at home, followed the noise, arrested Reed after protests, and led him to the station where bond was posted to appear for peace disturbance charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
East Third Street
Seregant Donovan
Record Savers Report Slump Tone in Cattle Market
Chicago reports a record beef demand with Kansas stockyards listing 300000 head of cattle as a new high. Analysts warn prices may rise next year then slump in three years as feedlots enter market. packers raise dressed meat prices with beef quotes at 14 to 15 cents a pound for loins and rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
Tina
Wyoming
North Uri
Dakota
Rise in beef blamed on Australian competition
A Nelson Morrie & Co. representative in New York says American packers push Australian beef from European markets to defend US pricing. He notes heavy foreign demand, ongoing high cattle prices, and little relief for home consumers despite large US yard receipts. He argues no real cattle shortage exists and calls for price coordination to protect profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson Morrie & Co
Nald
Savane Nate
Hreland
Kansas City
Omuta
Chicago
Goodf al Ad
Against Tax Dodging New Law Creates Some Uncertainties
The attorney general notes inquiries about a law changing personal property assessment. It applies to property moved into a county after March and before September, unless the owner proves the property is assessed in another county. The statute, aimed at tax dodgers, increases vigilance by assessors to boost county tax revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibar
Newesament
Governor Stanley Addresses Ten Thousand at Sinus Rapide
Governor Stanley spoke to about 10,000 people at Sinus Rapide Blue Rapids. The second day of the event drew a large crowd with Irving band committee in carriages acting as an escort to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Stanley
He Upton
Sinus Rapide Blue Rapids
Ade
Sranley
Irving Band Committee
Ex-Congressman Baker Suffering in Betlevine Illinois
Ex-Congressman John Baker, ill at home in Betlevine Illinois, endures malaria and heart and stomach troubles. Friends say he is not improving and tears are shed by his family. President Brigham has appointed J B Norton to the garrison as part of an extension to the existing team amid ongoing health concerns.
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Baker
St. Louis
Johu Baker
Betlevine
Kere
Gresaman
Brigham
J. B. Norton
Er ET Tange
Tarentioth
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Gen
Roger
M. Bertullas
du Paty
Rennes
Clist
Alfred Dreyfus
Teadine
Ainburh
Labark
Malire
Albert Clemenceau
Irimensiely
M. Labert
Bf Demarige
GH. Roget
Backsiey
Mme. Pais
Ae Baie
Gen ‘Roget
Ingore
Ballot
Zurlinden
Kingeya
Deianse
Hhget
Thei
Ceitena
Mr. Berchius
M. Bertutlue
Tulle
Mirie
Henry
Taeat Ck Hebry
Col i Mrenen
Terner
Intelligence Bureau
Wen
Col Piequart
Col. Henry
Urary
Secret Service Fund
Mie
Marx
Gen Roget
Wille
Gushelli
Pleyduadt
al Heviers
Orexium
Cation
Paget
M. Denrange
Witnisson
Fsterhacy
Erala
M. Renegud
Hoget
Esterhanya
Col
Picauart
Demange
Piequart
Esterhasy
Court of Cassation
Major Curriere
Basie
Switzerland
Lajou
Mijor Carriere
Ant 3 Demange
Gen. Roxe
Lo Bene
Nhl
Townsel
Esteriaxy
Dreyfue
Aemumae
Taisithasy
Gen. Rey
Puratne
Privoner
Ofte Pdan
M. Bertullug
Island
Storm
Porto Rico
San Juan
Mister
Calulet
Sergeant Donovan
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