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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1899

Page

8

Robert Treat Paine Jr A Rising Beacon in Boston Politics

The piece presents Robert Treat Paine Jr a Harvard graduate and Boston Democrat as a prominent party figure with legal and business success. It notes his independence from office seeking and his wartime service raising a volunteer company. It credits his work with Bryan era campaigns and Massachusetts Democratic clubs, highlighting his cautious public ambitions and belief the office should seek the man.

Harvard Bryan Ward li Back Bay The Democracy Prince Matthews Peabody Quincy Robert Treat Paine, Jr Paine Pertb Paiiohesen Milk Street Democratic Party Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Andé Massachusetts Democratic Club Williams Beacon Hi Mr. Paine Wolcott Massachusetts

Officers Rewarded for Drowning Rescue Effort

A river rescue on August 29 earned officers commendations and monetary awards for bravery. Despite unclear names, the record notes Division officers and a sergeant recognized for entering dangerous waters to save a drowning person.

Building Laborers Meet on Tahoe Day Event

Laborers gather for a Sunday meeting with expected attendance noted. The planned gathering centers on a clock event and community involvement.

Tahoe Wvrery

Ward 21 Voters Ask Review of Ward 2 Assessments

Walter A. Buckley representing the Kelly faction submitted a list of seventy seven names to the Board of Assessors alleging illegal registrations in Ward 2. The board refused to comment or release the names, while Walter Buckley presses for scrutiny as wards prepare for May rounds.

Board of Assessors Walter A. Buckley Kelly Buckley Wéwaerd B. Daily John Griggs Alonso Andrews Delly

Labori attacked in Paris court attack shocks nation

The Dreyfus affair scene continues as Maître Labori is shot in Rennes while in court. Witnesses recount the chaos the audience's horror and sympathy for the victim. Details of Mercier Casimir-Perier and others emerge as the case unfolds with Labori’s career noted and his wife praised.

Murdered Italian's Chum

An Italian victim's associate described in unclear text appears in a damaged snippet. The fragment provides no concrete names or places but signals a homicide context with potential leads or witness notes. Further legible details are absent in the available OCR.

Dreyfus Trial Court Session Engulfs Press in Furor

The Dreyfus court martial opens amid protests as reporters lose canes and the judge warns against further demonstrations. Cavaignac argues the bordereau remains decisive, while Labori’s condition prompts reexamination as Mercier and Casimir-Perier clash. The atmosphere turns tense with new testimonies and claims of forgery.

Jouaust Tribune M. Casimir-Porter Mercier Erier Casimir-Perier Dreyfus Billots P Yar Wanda Mouet Inity Ted Presa Ossimir-Perlér M. Osvaig- Tao

Labori Shot Near Court Martial in Rennes

Maitre Labori, counsel for Dreyfus, was shot as he walked to a Rennes court martial, the assailant fled and laborers pursued. Labori’s condition remained grave but stable. he asked for his papers and reportedly said, “Dreyfus is saved” if he should die.

Dreyfus Sr Demange Labori Gen .Mercier Casimir Perier Mercier Ween Mercier M. Labori Tte Bahur Dreyfu Cavaignac Long Son Demange Hsterhazy Dreyfus M. Cavaignac Henry Court of Cassation Bureau of Information The War Office M. Demange Chamber of Deputies Jouaust Zurlinden Bordereau Esprit du Corps Josef Rennes Shdea Maitre Labori Pergzon M.labori Colonel Picquart M. Gast Quai Richmond Chateaupriand Bridge Quai M. Labort Picquart M! Gast Avenue de la Gare St. George Barracks Morocco Ploquart Lycee Pursu Mme Wildeah M. Lebori Endea Dr. Reclus

Paris presses predict civil war amid Dreyfus unrest

Paris papers condemn Labori attack and Dreyfus affair turmoil. Le Temps laments disorder and urges national selfhood, while Liberte blames the government as catalyst of two years of anarchic rule, warning catastrophe and civil war seeds.

Paris Labori Temps Dreyfus Liberte

Guerin Threat Triggers Callout to Aid Police in Paris

Paris reports infantry to back police as M. Guerin president of the Antil Semite League and other anti-Semites barricade in his home. Guerin threatens to use boiling oil on attackers. A fresh warrant was issued for him under French statute as authorities pursue arrest for a political crime.

Paris M. Guerin

Plot Behind Attempt On Labori Revealed In Rennes

In Rennes on August 14 a police warning linked the attack to a larger plot aimed at General Mercier. Police surrounded Mercier while the other principals in the drama remained unprotected.

Rennes France M. Labori General Mercier

Hebrew Children’s Outing Organized by Federation Chiefs

Under the Federation of Jewish Charities led by President Max Mitchell, the first Hebrew children’s outing raised funds for its benefit. The Mayor provided the steamer J Putnam Bradlee and lunches for the Lo Island picnic. Three hundred ten children gathered, marched from headquarters, and enjoyed music, dancing, and various sports on the island.

Federation of Jewish Charities Max Mitchell J. Putnam Bradlee Lo Island Mitchell Eastern Avenue

O Brien Stops Weinig In Early Knockout

Lewiston boxer Dick OBrien defeats Buffalo opponent Al Weinig in one round of a scheduled twenty round bout. Both fighters traded blows in the first round before OBrien landed a decisive straight left in the second, sending Weinig to a hard fall that clipped his face on a post and ended the contest.

Buffalo Dick O’brien Lewiston al Weinig Olympic Club Weinig

Young Griffo Dies at Dunning Insane Asylum

Chicago Aus 14 reports the former Australian boxing champion Young Griffo is dying at Dunning Insane Asylum after a general breakdown. Doctors say he cannot live more than a couple of weeks and his condition is now violently insane.

Chicago Aus Griffo Dunning Insane Asylum

Bath House Strike Off After City Concession

The Bath Commission ends the one day municipal clash as strikers win acceptance. Workers resume old rates and express happiness at immediate concessions from city officials.

Bath House Bath Commission Bath Commisoners

Man Hurt In Bicycle Collision Near Florence Street

John Regan, 48, of 101 Ken Ul while riding his bicycle near Florence Street, collided with Edward Bg of 101 Winthrop Street. McCarthed down and badly cut over the left temple. He was taken to City Hospital.

John Regan Ken Ul Ningtoh 8 Street Florence Uirebit Edward Bg Winthrop Street

Sligo Social Club Officers Elected in Annual Ballot

Annual election for Sligo Social Club produced Patrick Mitchell as president Patrick Drugan as vice president Liam Leavin as corresponding secretary J K tally as financial secretary James Reed as treasurer Patrick Higgins and John McKeon named trustees A member sustained an injury during the event.

Sligo Social Club Patrick Mitchell Patrick Drugan Ib Leavin K. Tally James Fred Rick Higgins Muehare McKeon John Eee

Arrest Report Fragments Highlight Larceny Case

A fragmented notice shows Cleary aided by Fett Kaley of Division pursuing larceny charges. It references 2016, an incident at Littlefield in Sacramento and a person named Mating. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Cleary Fett Kaley Ee Littlefield Sacramento Ariee

Boston Clothing Sale Draws Huge Crowds and Bargains

The rush on Monday shows no let up with doors closing repeatedly as Boston shoppers swarm the sale. Thousands of dollars in clothing hats and furnishings remain, all deeply discounted with price cuts creating tremendous bargains for buyers. This event promises rare opportunities before everything is sold.

Boston

Warlike rumors swirl as Transvaal faces armed stance

Aug 14 reports from Pretoria and Johannesburg describe the Volksraad tightening the Grondwet to compel non burghers to aid in defense and suppress rebellion. Warlike rumors spread across the region as unarmed burghers may receive rifles. Kruger reportedly agrees to a joint inquiry on franchise with safeguards for Transvaal independence.

Pretoria Volksraad South African Republic Johannesburg Aus London Kruger Secre of State For Joseph Amberlain Transvaal M ‘Poat

St Philip's Lawn Party Committee Plans Speaker Attendees

The general committee of St Philip's Church Roxbury met in the church basement chaired by Alderman Doyle to organize the lawn party at Apollo Garden next Thursday. Councilman Jerry Watson said William J Bryan likely could not attend but would send a long message on expansion and alliance. Christopher Callahan of Holyoke, former Democratic lieutenant governor candidate and Democratic State committee chair, agreed to attend and speak on expansion and alliance.

St. Philip’s Church Roxbury Apollo Garden Doyle Jerry Watson William J. Bryan Christopher T. Callahan Holyoke Democratic State Committee

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