French Dreyfus Case Shocks All France
Paris reports Lieutenant Colonel Henry of the French army, a chief accuser in the Dreyfus affair, killed himself after confessing forgery and perjury. His death prompts talk of army conspiracies, potential new trials for Dreyfus, and impending resignations of high officers as France remains deeply unsettled by the case.
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Mine union leader alerted to injunction in Springfield mine dispute
John Mitchell national vice president of the United Mine Workers received a telegram from Springfield noting injunction proceedings have started in Taylorville to bar operations until a fire boss is hired and the air passage to the Penwell shaft is repaired. Springside company officers and directors were served with a court notice to appear Monday.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
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Penwell
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Springside Company
Four firms bid on new battleships with lowest offers
Washington reports four firms submitted bids for the three battleships authorized by Congress. Newport News Shipbuilding leads with a bid of 2,580,000 for one vessel, followed by Cramps at 2,650,000, Union Ironworks at 2,674,000, and Dialogue and Co at 2,840,000. Many construction details will influence the awards.
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Cal
Dialogue & Co
Identifies Botkin handwriting in California poisoning case
J P Dunning claims the handwriting on letters and a candy box sent to his wife matches that of Mrs Botkin, the woman jailed in San Francisco on charges of poisoning Mrs Dunning and her sister in law.
Sawyer Nominated for Wisconsin Governor by Democrats
Milwaukee Sept 2 Judge Hiram Sawyer won the Democratic state convention on the first ballot with 368 votes to 256 for T E Ryan and 31 10 for others. George W Peck re elected state central committee chairman. Fusion talks with Populists continued amid nomination of lieutenant governor candidates and a pending decision on party fusion.
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A. H. Craig
Muswonago
Tragedy as Chicago Limited wrecks near Fulton
Train No. 5 known as The Chicago Limited crashes at Ingalls crossing four miles south of Fulton after tramps allegedly opened switches. Engineer E C Dowd of Oswego dies, Fireman William Hall of Norwich dies, Brake man A L Osborn of Walton dies. Nine injured.
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Oswego
William Hall
Norwich
A. L. Osborn
Walton
$6,000 Missing in Pacific Express Heist at Omaha Depot
Pacific Express money packages containing 6000 dollars vanished from George W. Archibald’s wagon near the Union Depot in Omaha. Archibald says the safe may have been unlocked and the loss occurred while he left the wagon to enter the express office. Police and company officials pursue leads, with Archibald detained for further questioning as investigation continues.
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Pacific Express
George W. Archibald
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Pacific Express Company
Assault on a Judge by Ida Chu de in Detroit
Detroit report details Mrs. Ida Chu de attacking Probate Judge Durfee with three apple-tree switches. The judge defended with his lone arm until a deputy sheriff restrained her. Steps will probe her mental condition after prior court disturbances.
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Durfee
Ida Chude
Early Payment of Interest and Excursion to Petoskey
The government announces interest prepayment on 4 percent bonds due Oct 1 with coupons paid Sept 10 and interest checks mailed around Sept 20 due to treasury funds. A 15 day violin sale is offered by W W Kimball Co. A C and W M excursion to Petoskey departs Traverse City Sept 4 at 6 10 am, round trip fare one dollar.
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Valley
Ice Cream Soda and Egg Drinks Shine at S E Wait's Fountain
Local city flavor spotlight highlights S E Wait's Fountain for serving the best ice cream soda and egg drinks in town. Patrons praise creamy textures and rich flavors.
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William
S E. Wait
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