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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1897

Page

8

French Deputies Reject Fresh Dreyfus Hearing

Paris dispatch reports the French Chamber of Deputies refused a new hearing in the Dreyfus case. Alfred Dreyfus, once condemned for treason, remains branded and imprisoned on Devil’s Island. His wife claims new proofs of innocence were shown to monarchs and the Pope, but deputies balk at reconsideration.

Paris Alfred Dreyfus French Chamber of Deputies Dreyfus France of the Devil Czar Russia Germany Austria Greece Rome Chamber of Deputies

Recall of German Attache Ties to Dreyfus Case

London reports a Rome dispatch stating the recall of Colonel Schwarzkappen, German embassy military attaché in Paris, was ordered by Emperor William to ease a dangerous situation. Schwarzkappen negotiated buying secret papers linked to Captain Dreyfus’s condemnation.

London Rome The Daily Mail Schwarzkappen Paris William Dreyfus

Castellane Society Echoes From Paris Seeks Answers

In Castellane circles in New York and Paris rumors swirl about Boni Castellane and his circle. Whispers claim Meyre Marsy and Nellie Neustratter attend fêtes with Castellane liveries, while a new diamond necklace feeds tales of duplications and lavish expense. Paris critics view the young count as a victim of a rapacious family amid this social storm.

New York Boni Haseen Green Room Marsy Max Lebaudy Bois Amd Mme Nellie Neustratter Gould Neustratter Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt Countess de Castellane Champs Elysees Paris

Grand jury finds true bills against Atlanta grocers in anti cigarette drive

The grand jury returned true bills against twenty Atlanta grocers and tobacco and whiskey dealers for selling cigarettes to minors. Warrants were issued by Judge Lumpkin. Judge John B. Candler started the crusade after reproving a boy for smoking in court. About 100 boys were present to testify and mostly named the sellers.

Atlanta Lumpkin John 8. Candler

White's Plans for Currency Reform and Bank Notes

Horace White testifies to the monetary commission proposing an elastic currency backed by business assets and gold redeemable silver dollars. He backs the Baltimore plan, favors nationwide note redeemability at major centers and bank counters, and limits branch expansions by capital thresholds. He expects gold redemption for silver and doubts national bonds will fund future notes as public debt declines.

Washington Horace White Monetary Commission United States White American Bankers’ Association Baltimore

Countess Festetics de Tolna Arrives in New York

The Countess Festetics de Tolna, formerly Miss Leila Haggin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Haggin and granddaughter of J. B. Haggin, is momentarily expected to arrive in New York City. She is described as very pretty and accomplished.

New York Festetics de

Eldorado for Young Men and Nine-Year Climate Views

Mir and Norwal share opinions on K'ondike discoveries and climate. The piece notes someone lived there twelve years and describes a favorable outlook for young men seeking opportunity.

Mir Norwal K'On- Dike

Alaska Gold Fever and A Love Beset by Family Ties

Mr Norwell, wintering in Augusta, extols Alaska as a coming gold producer while describing harsh moss, mosquitos, and vast untapped zones. Wendell Thore and Augusta Danziger elope from New York to Boston, fail to wed with her father’s consent, and return to face a formal separation and unresolved suitor question.

Wendell Phelps Thore Augusta Danziger Charles Danziger Boston Cumberland Street New York Park Avenue Samuel Augusta Wendell Thore

Murdered man kept pledge after shootout in riverbank duel

William Edwards, 26, of Sheboygan, Wis., dies after a July 22 shooting at a lake shore half way house near South Bend. He and a gang member dueled at thirty feet. Edwards was shot and later kept silent about the assault, dying as pledged.

South Bend Ind Williamdwards Sheboygan Wis Edwards Here Mishawaka Lake Shore

Longest Honeymoon Ends as Countess Visits Ill Mother

The Countess Festetics de Tolna ends a four year honeymoon with a San Francisco departure, heading from Kobe to Yokohama and then to San Francisco aboard the Coptic to visit her ailing mother. Rumors of a quarrel were dismissed by sensible observers citing the lengthy voyage record.

Festetics Count Rudolphe Festetics de Haggin Tolna South Seas San Francisco Kobe Yokohama

Irish groups plan reception for Maude Gonne in Boston

A Roxbury social and patriotic Irish group met at Gaelic Hall to arrange a reception for Miss Maude Gonne when she visits Boston next month. They adopted resolves praising her work for Irish prisoners, urging unity for the event, and requesting escort duty by local Irish organizations.

Roxbury Gaelic Hall Lenox Street Maude Gonne Miss Gonne Maude Genne Boston

Reunion of Montgomerys E Ninth Regiment Held at Clark’s Hotel

Largely attended gathering of past members of Company E Ninth Regiment at Clark’s Hotel to plan a future reunion and banquet. Captain Ford Lieutenant Foley Sergents Connor Ryan and other veterans attended. Committee to announce next meeting. invitations extended to ex members.

Company E Ninth Regiment Clark’s Hotel Captain Ford Foley Sergents Connor Ryan Ford

Noted Loretta Small Ford divorce case dismissed in Virginia

The high profile limited divorce between Loretta Small Ford daughter of Evangelist Sam Small and Stuart Ford was withdrawn by mutual agreement in the Richmond Law and Equity Court. Costs are paid by Ford and Mrs Ford reserves future rights to seek divorce elsewhere in the United States except Virginia.

Norfolk Loretta Small Ford Sam Small Stuart,Ford Law and Equity Court of Richmond Mrs. Ford Stuart Ford

Multiple liquor raids net several arrests

Liquor squad raided illegal sellers yesterday arresting Catherine Evans at 8 Tremont street and Pasqual Meade at 8 Charter street for selling liquor. Seizures included twenty nine gallons of lager beer, and in Division 10 Mary Flannigan and Michael Spillman were found with liquor and beer. Rose Rafferty was arrested at 22 Dacia street and Hannah Kearns held with whiskey and beer.

Catherine Evans Tremont Street Pasquale Meade Charter Street Mary Flannigan Prentiss Street Michael Spillman Linden Park Street Rose Rafferty Dacia Street Hannah Kearns Webber Street

Young man crushed by falling iron at Rutherford Avenue

Joseph Collins a 19 year old resident of 6 Arthur Place had his right foot crushed by a falling iron at 91 Rutherford Avenue yesterday. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Joseph Collins Arthur Place Rutherford Avenue Massachusetts General Hospital

St Augustine Ball Plans Social Highlight of Season

The St Augustine C T A Society of South Boston will hold its annual ball on November 24 Eve at St Augustine's Hall Street. The committee, led by John H Toland, includes Frank A Stout William D McCarthy James F Mulcahy John F Stout William H Donovan James W Ferris P J Ragan John J Roach and John J Curran.

St. Augustine C. T. A. Society of South Boston St. Augustine’s Hall Batreet John H. Toland Frank A. Stout William D

East Falmouth Church Marks 100 Years as Center of Community

The East Falmouth Congregational Church celebrated its centennial at Hast End Hatchville with exercises. Rev. C. H. Washburn delivered an address and Rev. E. M. Smith gave a historical sermon. Mrs Frances E Swift’s original poem was read by Miss Hattie D Eldridge.

Falmouth East Falmouth

Foraging party repulses tribesmen near Simla

Official despatches report Major Dorrien leading a foraging party that clashed with a large body of tribesmen yesterday. The tribesmen were repulsed but Captain Bowman Major Money and four privates were wounded.

Simla Dorrien Bowman Money

Pleasant Picture Book Delights at My Clothier’s

Buyers spending two dollars forty eight cents or more at My Clothier’s receive a bright color illustrated picture book for children. The promotion adds a small gift to shoppers, appealing to families.

Clever Capture and Equal Salary Debate

Officer Connor thwarts a Longwood burglary at the home of Mrs. Chase on St. Paul street and Alton place trapping intruder James Williams of Roxbury. Williams yielded at gunpoint. gold coins were found. Lynn speech by Herbert N. Casson urged equal salaries for equal citizens and broad social reforms.

Connor Brookline W. L. Chase St. Paul Street Alton Place Longwood Jimmy James Williams Roxbury Williams al Paige

Bank officers in trouble in Spokane tax case

Postmaster Mallon has caused the arrest of Mayor Olmstead A A Newberry E B Hyde and D F Wetzel prominent citizens officers and directors of the defunct Citizens National Bank which failed with a deposit of 8110 of post office money The bank was not a United States depository the postmaster and his bondsmen face the loss He accuses the defendants of knowing the bank was insolvent when the deposit was taken.

Spokane Wash Mallon Olmstead A. A. Newberry E. B. Hyde D. F. Wetzel Citizens’ National Bank United States

Platt to Accept Harsh Medicine After Bachellor Appointment

Washington November 14 The presidents recognition of General George S Bachellor by appointment to office will not disturb pacific relations between the administration and Senator Thomas C Platt. The Senator will accept disagreeable medicine with good grace.

Washington George 8. Bachellor Thomas C. Platt

Tabor's Problem And Eight Hour Day Drive In Boston Unions

Semi monthly Building Trades Council meeting at 49 Bennet street discussed hiring musicians tied to the AFL and details of union representation. Delegates from Boiler Makers Machinists Glaziers Tank Makers and Painters joined. talks on eight hours May 1 1898 for machinists and a large coal teamsters meeting at 166 Broadway extension addressed labor hours and city ordinance ideas.

Building Trades Council Bennet Street Ryan Boiler Makers’ Union Machinists’ Union Glaziers’ Union Tank Makers’ Union Painters’ Union Steam Fitters American Federation of Labor Rochester Beer B. T. Co Boston Lodge 264 Wells Memorial Building Glenn International Machinists’ Union Broadway Extension Teamsters’ and Handlers’ Union

Separate Movements in Boston Merchants Plans

The movement of Summer street merchants to boost trade is distinct from the broader Merchants' week project for Boston. The two efforts have no shared purpose or plans.

Boston

Bunker Hill Tammany Plans Ward 5 Canvass For McManus

The Bunker Hill Tammany Association met in the Roughan building Charlestown to canvass Ward 5 for Patrick J. McManus, their Common Council candidate from Ward 6. A committee including M. P. Higgins P. J. Kyle Patrick Crilly James T. Roche and Patrick Mellen was appointed. The club’s second annual concert and hall event is set for Roughan Hall on Friday December 1.

Bunker Hill Tammany Association Roughan Building City Square Charlestown Patrick J. McManus M. P. Higgins P. J. Kyle Patrick Crilly James T. Roche Patrick Mellen Roughan Hall

New General Master Henry Hicks Leads Knights of Labor

Henry A Hicks rises as general master workman of the Knights of Labor. He has headed New York building unions for nearly ten years and chaired District Assembly No 253. He resides in the state.

Henry A. Hicks Knights of Labor New York

National committee man in People's party and New York official

The subject served as a national committeeman for New York in the People's party and was a district and local assembly progress overseer. He is described as a superintendent of buildings and resided at 601 East Eighty third Street in New York City.

Gress New York People's Party East Eighty Third Street That City

L. A. 31 Reports 20 New Members At Meeting

At yesterday's regular meeting of L. A. 31, twenty new members were initiated and one additional application was received. The assembly was reported to be in sound condition financially and in good standing otherwise.

L. A

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