Dreyfus Case Scene Recalled In Silent Degradation
The article recounts Captain Alfred Dreyfus being degraded in prison times with four artillery guards, a dramatic salute, and the sentence of exile and military degradation. It notes his protest of innocence, the forged documents, Esterhazy's acquittal, Zola's charges, and later public sentiment shifts before continuing with other notes.
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Dreyfus
Alfred Dreyfous
Travis
Cverry Nen
G Company
Drey
di EY Fusfus
Otlee
Gen. Darras
Republican Guard
Mathieu
Count Esterhazy
Esterhazy
M. Zola
Zola
Switzerland
Chamber of Deputies
Prenehiman
Elvil War
M. Cavaignac
Noted Bay State Pessimist Charles Norton Fears War
Harvard Professor Charles Eliot Norton known for art scholarship and liberal views faced sharp criticism after voicing pessimism on Spain wartime hostilities. The article recalls his career, friendships with Emerson and Longfellow, and notes his July San Juan remarks as a leading figure in cultural circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Spain
United States
Sir Ternace Walpole
Dan Dridge
Merry
Norton
Sanderson Academy
Eimerson
Lowell
Holmes
Longfellow
Dryant
Curtis
Feet
San Juan
Clarke
Upside Down Algora Shrub Draws Honolulu Curiosity
In Honolulu a peculiar algaroha or honey mesquite grows with branches and leaves inclined downward after C B Reynolds planted a ground end first branch as vine support. The note adds observations on land fertility, wood ashes restoring soil minerals, and social quips about family life and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
C. B. Reynolds
May Marry A Prince Denied By Hetty Green Daughter
Mrs Hetty Green the wealthiest American denies reports that daughter Sylvia Green will marry a prince. She notes many suitors pursue her but will not name any. Sylvia, about 30, lives with her mother and studies, wearing fashionable clothes and sometimes Green diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
America
Sylvia
Miss Green
Newport
Black Flags in Formosa Practice Head Hunting
The text describes Formosan Black Flags carrying out head hunting, using knives and long bamboo spears. They raid villages in daylight or night, sever heads, and display them with bows, matchlocks, and knives. In attacks they approach shelters, smoke out the inhabitants, and parade the trophies to their community.
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Formosa
China
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Wreteht
Col. Moenry
Henry
Gen
Darras
France
Polytechnic
Coc
Uummen
Captain Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Bay State
Ber
Cambridge, Mass
Sylvia Green
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