Prominent Court Session Over Enc IOS Case Continues
Senior counsel for the prisoner predicts main proof against Efim rests on identifying incidents. The court continues as prominent labor figures appear in the hearing.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
3
Senior counsel for the prisoner predicts main proof against Efim rests on identifying incidents. The court continues as prominent labor figures appear in the hearing.
The court heard Esterhazy deposition readings and testimonies from General Gonse and others. Witnesses discussed Du Paty de Clam's actions, Esterhazy’s letters to the President, and the handling of secret dossiers. The proceedings touched on suspicions of military staff complicity and prior inquiries.
Reported yesterday the session featured sharp cross examination of a prosecution witness by a former general staff head. The testimony soured under pressure while other witnesses faltered, with Dreyfus’s defense noted for its aggressive stance and police conduct questioned by court officials.
The court session focuses on witness testimony and defense challenges. Labori exposes gaps in Major Duchatelet and M. Dubreuil's recollections as the prosecution aides attempt to smear Dreyfus's private character. Gonse is pressured, while Esterhazy's escape and the general staff come under scrutiny.
In Berlin a Prussian crown council met with the Emperor presiding for two and a half hours. Prince von der Neburg, the German ambassador to France, had lunch with the Emperor and it is inferred they discussed the Dreyfus affair.
Mrs. Emily Frye age 48 suffered severe burns, possibly fatally, when an oil stove exploded on the second floor at 9 Dover Street. Her husband Joseph R. Frye was burned on hands and face while assisting. Mrs. Frye remains in dangerous condition at City Hospital, with slight damage to the house reported and the prognosis hopeful for her husband.
Fall River financiers push for a national mill consolidation while local interests resist losing control. The article notes an estimated 23 million capital need, hopes for local management, and letters from Nelson G. Green backing a nationwide cotton mills trust.
John W. Springer, a West End grocer, was arraigned in Municipal Court on larceny charges for 26 000 pounds of coffee valued at 2100. He claims the coffee was stored in a vacant cellar after an agreement with an unknown man and that he later sold it in New York, keeping 70 as commission and 1170 from the sale. He is out on bail awaiting further proceedings.
In general orders at last evening s police roll call the following reserve officers with six months service were appointed patrolmen Jeremiah O Keefe Division 4 William V Chisholm Division 10 Thomas Delahunt Division 11 Patrick H Kirby Division 16 Dennis L Murphy Division 16
From his late home on Alexander street Roxbury the funeral of Reuben Crooke renowned Boston newspaper man was held yesterday afternoon. The Rev Samuel C Gunn of the Scotch Presbyterian Church Warrenton street officiated. Burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery.
William B. Cully of 18 Madison Street Maiden was arrested for stealing four pairs of shoes from a car in the Boston and Albany railroad freight yard between Cottage Farms and Allston. He resisted arrest but was subdued by Officers Armstrong and Sullivan, with Officer Sullivan sustaining a facial cut.
The National Federation of Operatives executive committee in Potomska New Bedford Aug 23 votes to back local weavers if a strike occurs. Alfred Hibbert and Matthew Hart elected as delegates to Boston Sept 9 meeting of textile unions. Weavers union later votes to let Potomska decide on striking and to support with strike pay if needed.
Four youths confessed to starting a fire in the North Wing of the Rainsford Island reformatory. In East Boston District Court Associate Justice Albert E. Clary set bonds at 80 each for Aug 30 court appearance. Names and addresses listed: Lawrence Ellis 16 Charlestown, James McNulty 13 with no home, Patrick J. Sliney 16 Roxbury, John Duffy 13 East Boston. They remain in the city prison until trial.
Alfred C. Copeland eight years old, employed on a shifting train by Boston and Maine Railroad at Mystic Wharf, slipped while coupling cars last night. He fell and his feet were crushed. he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in a dangerous condition.
Washington dispatch says Assistant Surgeon Heiser cabled the Hospital Bureau from Naples that there is absolutely no truth in the report that plague had appeared at Naples and Palermo.
Local authorities seek Joseph Rosen who left his residence on Monday night and has not been seen since. Jetra, a companion mentioned in reports, is also involved in the investigation as they search for the missing man.
Veterans from Legion branches plan a rally at a state camp where Commander Kenibles and Commander Outre will outline aims. Holyoke and local veterans join to organize officers with Kenibbs assisting. Georgeigs wea will convene in Boston and Major at Tonti Hall South Day evening.
Friends of a prominent young Democrat from the land district back a candidate in Ward 17 after years of involvement. They express belief he will be able to secure election and serve in the House of Representatives.
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