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Newspaper

Wilson News

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

2

Labori Shot Near Court Martial in Rennes Ambush

Labori was attacked by two assailants near Richmont bridge while headed to the Lycee where the court martial sits. He was shot in the back, his wife Mme Labori sat by him in the road, and doctors later reported the bullet in the back lungs though no major vessel was hit. The court session was adjourned then resumed. Labori’s condition later feared but then described as improving with clots delaying bullet extraction.

Labor Dreyfus Richmont Bridge Labori Lycee Mme. Labori Place Laennec Picquart

FIERCE FIGHTING OVER SAN MATEO CAPTURE

American troops report victory near Manila with heavy exhaustion. Insurgent attacks on San Luis and Gringau met American counterfire. Casualties include one sergeant killed and several wounded. Col Burt’s Black troops distinguished themselves in the San Mateo action amid long march fatigue.

Calumpit 22Nd Infantry Gringau Malolos Guigintoc Bulacan 17Th Calulet San Mateo Manila Burt Negvo Bac

Escape from Filipinos Reaches Gunboat Concord

Spanish prisoners fleeing Filipino forces reach the gunboat Concord by raft near Manila on August 14. They report Lieut. Gillmore and companions, with Gillmore occupying a house and employing a servant. Hart's Essence of Ginger advertised as relief for colic cramps and nausea. Sold by B. W. Hargrave.

Lieut Gillmore Manila Concord Hart B. W. Hargrave

Dreyfus Court Martial Erupts In Rennes Ruckus

The Rennes court martial saw shouts and hisses from the audience as Casimir Perier testified Dreyfus lied about informing him on the case. Mercier alleged a Dreyfus syndicate raised 35 million francs to swap defendants. The session ended with cheers for Dreyfus and rough treatment of Mercier as the court adjourned until Monday. Government blocks telegraph and telephone links with Rennes.

Rennes Mercier Casimir Perier Germany Dreyfus Ger Casimer Perier Perier Gen. Freyciner England Col. Jouast

Capture of a Black suspect in Rocky Mount setback

A Tuesday arrest in Rocky Mount led to a chase from Washington Street’s vegro barber shop. Policeman M Ream fired but missed, Rev J W Powell on a bicycle cut off the fugitive and helped capture Jackson who was jailed. the report labels him a repeatedly troubled Black man.

Rocky Mount Motor M. Ream Sim Jackson Washington Street Jackson Reams J. W Powell Powell Billy

Secretary Root Seeks Two Officers Per Volunteer Regiment

Secretary of War Root asks state governors to name two officers for each volunteer regiment in the Spanish War. With regiments already ordered fully equipped, new regiments are expected to be organized and officers selected early this week.

Washington Root Asaili

Through Pullman Sleepers and Connections on Southern Railways

Dense OCR text outlines Southern Railway routes from New York to Atlanta and beyond with through Pullman sleepers, vestibuled cars, and connections at Greensboro Greensbor and Raleigh. It mentions trains to Richmond Washington Norfolk and Jacksonville with limited schedules and interchanges.

New York Papas Washington Allants Gioldsboera Aetchmond Atlanta Pulim Richmond Green Spartanbury Asro Hina Augusta SavinmMah Jacks Vti Pullman Eraw Rome Jacksonville Pullins Pbs Tharlotte Cotonbia Wackington Rasenhand Grbeen Raleigh Goldsboro Vow Washiton and Southwestern Limited Poyman Charlotte Greensboro Norfolk Rateigh Anc Salis Salis Ter Astees Kapoxite Charova Bee BeePees Turk Gren Lygent Asett Reece

Spanish anarchist described as assassin aged twenty five to thirty

A between twenty five and thirty year old assassin about five feet tall with a slender build and light moustache is described. He wears dark brown trousers a gray cotton vest and a black Spanish type bowler hat. Authorities believe he is a Spanish anarchist.

Will Pour Burning Oil

Paris August 14 officers of the anti-Semitic Society threaten to pour burning oil on besiegers. A company of infantry will assist police to preserve order.

Paris

Pennsylvanian Kills Wife And Paramour Then Surrenders

Reading Pennsylvania August 14 Solo mon Quinter a well known citizen shot and killed his wife Annie and Edward Kitzmiller then surrendered. He believed his wife was unfaithful and found the couple in a compromising position in the yard. Prior quarrels over the wife's conduct are noted.

Reading Solomon Quinter Annie Edward Kitzmiller Quinter

Trustworthy persons to manage our business state wide

Several trustworthy persons in this state to manage our business in their own and nearby counties. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Salary straight, $175 per month, expenses definite bonafide no more no less. References. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Herbert E. Hess, President, Dept. M. Chicago.

Herbert E. Hess Dept. M

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