31 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
1
A 6-year-old boy fell from the Old Bridge near City Square Charlestown while a crowd watched. Patrolman Olds of Charlestown station saved another rescuer as bystanders shouted and attempted to assist. the child later died. The victim, William Gillen, resided at 2 Mt Vernon Place.
Reports say Mercier may reveal a new development while Rager assumes a new role. The accused's foes hint Esterhazy guilt as Dreyfus weakens in health and relatives fear the strain of the ongoing ordeal.
Reports from Rennes say Captain Dreyfus’s supporters are disheartened by the prisoner’s condition and doubt he will survive the verdict. It is claimed he endures the ordeal with superhuman resolve, losing nerve when returning to his cell each day.
Rennes buzzes with rumors of conspiracies as General Mercier’s stance hardens. A split among generals grows over the bordereau’s authorship and Esterhazy’s role. Tomorrow’s secret session centers on whether Dreyfus could have disclosed artillery information and hinges on testimonies from Deloye and Picot.
Olds, a large heavy officer, dives from the street to the wharf and overboard while tearing off gear. He retrieves a fainted boy but sinks with the burden. Rescue by drawbridge crew and police saves Olds, who is revived by Dr. Duff. The body of the boy is recovered later.
The testimony of Captain Freystaetter and Colonel Cordier widened rifts among generals and officials. Coteries led by Roget and by Mercier and Gonse faced off with DeBoisdeffre, each seeking to pin blame for the 1894 court martial and reshape loyalties within the army.
The note lists Hingc Process at 1.00 per catari for jugs and Cush ing Process at 80 dollars in Washington with a $1 price listed for Boston. Pension vouchers appear in the brief entry.
In Rennes yesterday Paul Meyer and others testified for Dreyfus noting handwriting experts Mayer Molinier and Giry supported the defense. General Deloye argued against a key bordereau reference, with debate over evidence leading to opening of documents to discuss the case.
Colonel W C P Breckenridge condemns William Goebel as a "no gentleman" while Madeline Pollard's breach of promise scandal resurfaces in Lexington. Goebel recalls Breckenridge’s past and demands the missing judgment details. Breckenridge labels Goebel coarse and vulgar, calls him a thief and blackguard, and hints at retaliation.
Col. W. C. P. Breckenridge may be asked to engage in a duel following Hon. William Goebel remarks about Miss Madeline Pollard. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Goebel and the Pollard affair.
The report notes Goebel seeking the colonel to appoint his seconds following a fatal duel claim. The account highlights public debate over the killing and suggests Goebel’s next move in the aftermath.
A detach ment of thirty men from the Sixty six th Princess Louise Fusileers of Halifax NWN leaves for Boston on the steamer La Grande Duchesse to join Labor Day procession on Monday. They parade in uniform bearing arms and are accompanied by a regimental fife corps.
General Collins receives compliments at a London bound banquet before leaving to serve as Consul General. He confirms no self nomination and says the Democratic convention must decide the mayoral candidate with him ready to accept if chosen. If another is selected, he will be glad for the next two years and defers to the will of the people.
John Fuchs of 17 Mansur Street Jamaica Plain was killed instantly when an inward bound electric car struck the wagon he rode in at Humboldt Avenue and Homestead Street Roxbury. Jacob Methony was injured and taken to City Hospital. Fuchs, 40, a carpenter with Wagner and Fuchs, leaves four children. Methony is an expressman.
Report notes fair to good conditions with southerly to southwesterly winds. Forecast calls for warmer weather and lighter winds around Boston through Thursday with increasing southerly flow.
A basement fire at 15 High Street near the leather district destroyed most goods from M. Lt. Hiller & Sona and damaged stock stored by John Moore and Frank Locke on the first floor. Total losses likely reach $6000. Hoseman James Ryan of Engine 7 suffered a severe cut from broken glass but was sent home after treatment.
A blaze at B. F. Sanginetti's merchandise store in Yuma Arizona today caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Six people were killed and several injured as the crowd carrying goods from the burning building was struck when the second floor collapsed.
Contracts awarded for carpet supply to Uxbridge Unitarian Church and Bunker Hill Church of Charlestown. BPR PRAY, SONS & CO listed as carpet suppliers with details of bids and award notice, dates and locations in Charlestown.
Distinguished citizens of the city and state honored General Collins before his departure for London to become consul general. Speakers praised his vigor and usefulness, noting his life spoke through deeds, leadership in principle, and steadfast loyalty to the republic.
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