Picquart Refutes Roget and Mercier at Dreyfus Trial
The court martial hears Colonel Picquart for nearly six hours as he refutes statements by General Roget and General Mercier. He denounces the secret dossier and points to flaws in the Dupaty de Clam commentaries, while Dreyfus’s supporters fear for Picquart’s safety amid guarded proceedings at Rennes.
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Dreyfus Prospects Promising as Rennes Proceedings Open
London reports from Rennes indicate prospects for Dreyfus look brighter though a recondemnation remains possible. The Times correspondent notes the army faced the truth for the first time, while the Daily Telegraph likens the hearings to trumpet blasts and Jericho’s walls crumbling under Colonel Picquart’s compelling testimony.
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Rennes Court Martial Progress in Dreyfus Case
The Rennes court heard from Colonel Picquart who described delays in Esterhazy proofs and denied revealing secret dossiers to Dreyfus jurors. General Mercier and Roget faced questions while others defended their positions amid claims of forged papers and dangerous political stakes.
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Picquart
General Mercier
M. Demange
Mercder
Dreyfus
Picquart Stands Firm at Dreyfus Court Martial
Colonel Picquart again testified at the Rennes court martial, answering questions for five hours as he defended charges tied to the secret dossier. He said the dossier, abstracted from his desk, proved of little value and failed to implicate Dreyfus.
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Dreyfus
Rennes
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Gene
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Nordau predicts limited hope for Dreyfus acquittal
Max Nordau analyzes the Dreyfus court martial from Rennes on August 17 and argues acquittal is far from certain. He calls the proceedings a war of savages and says French public opinion is fixed. He notes judges may already have determined their votes and fears the new trial’s outcome.
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Glorot Not the Man Who Shot Labori Say Picquart and Gast
Rennes dispatch reports Glorot not the assailant of M. Labori. Col Picquart and Mr. Gast dispute the claim, while doctors deem Glorot mad. Police analyze his alleged confession and recent movements as they pursue the case.
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Picquart
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Giorot
Memoir of Picquart Testimony in Dreyfus Trial
Picquart describes pressure from Henry and Esterhazy. notes Gonse opposition to reopening the affair. discusses forgery timing and Guenée reports. He details attempts to transport documents to protect himself and clashes with General Roget and Mercier about Quénelli and other cases. The hearing adjourns after cross examination.
Emergency Hospital of Boston Closes After Eight Years
Dr George W Galvin announces the Emergency Hospital has closed after creditors forced an assignment. The institution owes over 25000 with assets about 5000, after eight years serving Boston and relying on merchants donors membership and a yearly benefit. He hopes public support may reopen a future trust.
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Roget’s Statement Denied By Panizzardi In Paris
In Paris Aug 18 the Figaro reports Colonel Panizzardi former Italian military attache denies Roget’s Rennes testimony that he sent a report to Signor Ressmann about Colonel Schwartzkoppen and Dreyfus. Panizzardi says he knew of Dreyfus only after his arrest and made the declaration through official channel on his honor as a soldier and gentleman.
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Ressmann
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The
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France
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Arts
Colonel Lohe’s Sudden Death at Rennes Reports Vary
Conflicting reports from Rennes speak on the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Lohe who oversaw mounted gendarmes at the court martial. Officials deny suicide and say he died unexpectedly after leaving a session due to illness, with no clear cause yet established.
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Cephalonia Arrives in Boston From Liv and Queenstown
Cunard steamer Cephalonia Captain Pierce arrives Boston after a nine day four hour voyage from Liv and Queenstown. On board were 66 saloon passengers 64 second cabin and 160 steerage passengers with immigration checks affecting about twenty steerage travelers. Nearby ships included Johnston liner Caledonia loading cargo for London and a harbor lighter, with tidal currents posing minor risk to berthing.
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Frente
Grand Junction Wharf
London
Cephalonia
Letter Details Accident During River Expedition
A Haverhill letter from W. T. Prosser describes Frank Jaber of the expedition who fell while the party was returning to the river in early July and was drowned.
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W. T. Prosser
Koyage
Aineks
Frank Jaber
Stok ing Piles Relief Advertised by Dean's Olntovegt
An ad claims instant relief and permanent care for piles with Dean's Olntovegt available at drug stores. The wording emphasizes quick cure and lasting results, urging readers to seek this treatment locally.
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