France shifts toward a new Dreyfus trial demand
Paris reports a cabinet semi official move to order a new trial for Captain Dreyfus. Revision requires cabinet council approval and no council has met yet. public opinion grows in favor but fear of trial results lingers amid military panic and renewed zeal from Zola and Labore. The Dreyfus case stirs international attention as Mme Dreyfus pleads innocence and hopes for justice.
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Paris
Dreyfus
M. Faure
Nouch Council
Cavaignac
Marrien
Justice
M. Risson
Mnister
Interior
France
Cers
Zola
Henry Ips
Yous
Labore
Isle de Diable
United States
Henry
Pars
Allo
War Department
Coldu Clam
Mme. Dreyfus
du Clam
Matthew
Europe
Rome
Senate
Alfred
Voltaire
Callas
Captain
Regiment Votes to Stay in Service at Camp Dalton
At Camp Dalton south Framingham the 1264 enlisted men of the regiment cast 1223 ballots with 710 voting to remain in service and 618 for homeward. The process was a secret enlisted affair with no officer influence. Corporal Ronald A. McLeod of Company B lies gravely ill with typhoid and Captain Facey battles doubtful recovery tonight. Tomorrow the cavalry escort departs for Boston, with Worcester funeral detail for a Second Battalion member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dalton
South Framingham
Buechner
Ronald A. McLeod
Facey
Fifth
Perrin
Boston
Worcester
Whitney
Cabot
James P. Clare
Henry Y. Gilson
Charles RE. Stearns
Aid for Ninth as Bay State ship awaits decision
Secretary Hayes awaits General Wheeler's reply on sending home 145 Ninth Massachusetts sick from Montauk. The Bay State Hospital ship may depart to bring convalescents from Montauk and Ponce. Supply ships return with hospital goods, clothes, and linens, while officers are reappointed.
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Elihu B. Hayes
Joseph Wheeler
Montauk
Wheeler
Bay State Hospital
E. H. Bradford
Volunteer Aid Association
Porto Rico
Bay State
Ponce
Massachusetts
Boston Welcome to Naval Heroes and Boys' Clothing Ad
Admirable message welcomes naval heroes to Boston and notes a ready, honest service in boys clothing. The ad promotes quality “Little Wonder” suits for boys up to size 16, with prices $4 to $5 and an extensive all wool school suit line at $2.50, $3, and $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Continental press backs Dreyfus revision in Europe
European newspapers show broad backing for revising the Dreyfus case. Vatican outlets, once hostile, now support him, signaling a notable shift in anti Semitic media toward favoring the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
Vatican
Last Summer Concerts at Bass Point and Nahant
The North Shore resorts Bass Point and Nahant wind down the season with final band concerts today tomorrow and Labor Day. Conductor Lafricain curates a special program featuring noted soloists and a new march for returning heroes. Visitors can sail to view warships in the harbor and enjoy Nahant shore dinners at Bass Point House as boats depart Lincoln wharf every ninety minutes.
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North Shore
Bass Point
Nahant
Labor Day
Lafricain
Brilliant Finish At Seventh Concert By First Regiment Band
The First Regiment Band under Frank L Collins closed Bernard M Wolf series with a large crowd. Highlights included Maine Capitol March and a cornet duet by Treet and Collins. A funeral march Mizpah by Collins honored heroic dead, audience eager for encores, concert aimed at city entertainment through hot months.
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Frank L. Collins
Bernard M. Wolf
My Clothier
Maine Capitol
Messrs. Treet
Collins
Frank J L. Collins
Fire at 81 Central Street Demijohn Blast
Fire tore through the basement of a four story brick building at 81 Central Street owned by the Goldsmith estate and used by Nathaniel F. Goldsmith a wholesale liquor dealer. An explosion from a demijohn of alcohol started the blaze and damage is expected to be limited.
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Central Street
Goldsmith
Nathaniel F. Goldsmith
On the Corner at Washington and Beach Streets
McManus & Co. men's and boys' clothiers and outfitter, located on the corner of Washington and Beach Streets, offers updated apparel selections and convenient in-store fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s and Boys’ Clothiers and Cu‘fitters
Washington & Beach Sts
Desperate Woman Threatens Suicide on Broadway Bridge
A 48 year old woman Mary Lovett dressed flashily and without a home stood on the Broadway extension bridge to South Boston crying I want to kill myself but I dare not. She attempted to jump from the railing but bystanders restrained her and she was taken to the House of Detention after refusing to identify herself.
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Broadway Extension
South Boston
Dunbar
Division 6
Mary Lovett
Shafter Reflects on Unlucky Ninth in Cuba War
General Shafter proposes a special medical board to explain why the Ninth Massachusetts suffered heavier losses than others after Santiago. He cites heat, fever, and malarial exposure, notes no simple cause, and discusses transports, food, overcrowded ships, and future occupation plans for Cuba.
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Wikoff
Montauk Point
L. I
Shafter
Special Medical Board of
Massachusetts
Santiago
Fl Caney
Cuba
Santiago Plateaus
Ninth Massachusetts
Ninth
San Juan
Lawton
Pando
Toral
Democracy in the War Representative Tworoger of Everett
The Massachusetts Democratic State committee announces Philip Tworoger of Everett, a Suffolk bar member, serves as a private in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment in Porto Rico. The committee resolves to greet him for answering the nation’s call to arms.
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Democratic State Committee of
Massachusetts
Bay State
Philip Tworoger
Everett
Suffolk Bar
Massachusetts Regiment
Porto Rigo
Democratic State Committee
Massachusetts Volunteers
Porto Rico
Williams Goes to Omaha for Bimetallic Debate
The Hon. George Fred Williams will speak at the Trans Mississippi exposition next week joining ex-Congressman Towne to advocate the bimetallic position. Omaha citizens plan a great reception for his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fred Williams
Williams
Towne
Omaha
Mr. Williams
Warships in Boston Harbor Alter Local Excursion Plans
The Winthrop Steamboat Company suspends the Plymouth trip to Plymouth yesterday and omits the O B Lewis to Salem Willows as ships accompany a naval parade. Plymouth resumes to Pilgrim land today while O B Lewis ferries excursionists to the fleet circling the ships every half hour. Salem Willows trips resume Sunday and Monday Labor Day, with Plymouth hosting a moonlight harbor cruise Monday evening for the illumination of the warships.
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United States
Boston Harbor
Winthrop Steamboat Company
Plymouth
V O. E. Lewis
Salem Willows
Boston
Pilgram Land
O. B. Lewis
Salem
Grand Army encampment planned in Cincinnati September
The Grand Army of the Republic announces its 1898 encampment will be held in Cincinnati in September with travelers from New England to reach the event via the Fitchburg railroad.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Cincinnati
New England
Fitchburg
Military history’s uncertain Santiago campaign discussed
A correspondent asks the general for his view of the Santiago campaign. He replies he is satisfied and believes it will earn its place in military history once fully understood despite its difficulties. He notes being hurried to Cube and mentions a slight landing success amid the challenges.
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Santiago
Cube
Three legged boy impreses Boston crowds at Austin & Stone museum
Francisco Lentini a 16 year old Neapolitan arrives in Boston and will exhibit at Austin & Stone's Museum for two weeks starting Sept 5. Doctors at London Hospital praise the extraordinary freak with a third leg that can be used as a seat. Colonel Frank Stone paid $450 for the first week and public interest and Saratoga materials are noted.
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America
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Boston
Francisco Lentini
Lentini
Millbank
London Hospital
Fitchburg Railroad
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Higginson
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Barre
Hopedale
Brookline
Magnolia
Chatham
Wakefield
Clement
J. F. Riley
Sternberg United States Field Hospital
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Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association
Riley
New York
Edward F. McSweeney
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Sherman
John Techterman
St. Francis Hospital
Brooklyn
St. Mark’s Hospital
James Saare
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Hugh Doherty
William Sheehan
Seney Hospital
John Comerford
Stephen Crowley
Gilbert Hunt
George J. Hatton
Frank O'Malley
Fort Myer
J. J. Curry
United States General Hospital
Fred Flarington
Thomas Dwyer
Timothy Foley
Jacob H. Damery
William Driscoll
John J. Donegan
Bristow
Howard
Lawrence
William Moran
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Doherty
M. D
New London
Thomas F. Doherty
Ninth Regiment
Press of the Continent
Demon‘s Justice
Bass Point and
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Broadway
Concho
Seneca
Austin & Stone
Fe Old Stand
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J. Edward Wilson
Wilson Brothers
Sign OF the Crack
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