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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1899

Page

8

Dreyfus Likely Leaves Rennes After Pardon Announcement

Rennes reports that Dreyfus may have exited prison and, with his wife, plans to depart Rennes tonight. The pardon announcement created little public uproar and was largely expected.

Troops and Warships Massing for Cape Colony Crisis

London reports summon for cabinet council likely to declare war as troops and ships rush to South Africa. Premier Salisbury and Joseph Chamberlain discussed crisis while British cruisers Terrible and Powerful head to the Cape with naval brigades.

London Lord Salisbury Foreign Office Joseph Chamberlain Colonies Great Britain Cape Colony Natal Berliner Neustenachrichten England Royal West Sussex Regiment Malta First Border Regiment Terrible Powerful Cape

Dreyfus Pardoned by Cabinet in Paris

Paris reports the cabinet decision to free Dreyfus with plans to send him abroad soon. Newsboys sell editions despite calm crowds. observers note little excitement and predict Rennes departure or England exile, while anti Dreyfus media condemn Loubet.

Paris Dreyfus Council of Ministers Droits de Homme Rights of Man Journal Des Debats Rennes Mme. Dreyfus Folkestone Dover England Libre Parole Loubet Soir

Dreyfus Pardon Decision News Sparks Excitement in Rennes

Rennes reports intense reaction to the council of ministers decision to pardon Dreyfus though he remains a prisoner. The note signals a political shift while the case continues unresolved.

Rennes France Council of Ministers Dreyfus

Pretoria Notes Hint at Possible Joint Commission

The government reply to Britain’s note draws varied comment with hopes for a joint commission and possible understanding. The Volksraad sends the treason property confiscation draft to a special committee. Kruger asks for a secret chamber session.

Pretoria Volkstein Holland Transvaal Volksraad Kruger

Kalish Marks Tie The Knot In Dorchester Club Ceremony

Oscar George Kalish a New York pharmacist married Miss Bessie Lillian Marks at the Dorchester Woman's Club in Centre Street. Rabbi Fleischer officiated, Leopold Plant gave away the bride, and a six dozen guest list included relatives from Maine Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Virginia and Alabama. The couple depart for a wedding tour through Canada and will reside at the Raleigh in New York starting November.

Oscar George Kalish New York Bessie Lillian Marks Matilda Marks West Park Street Dorchester Dorchester Woman's Club Centre Street Rabbi Fleischer Leopold Plant Sadie Marks Montgomery Ala Charles A. Kalish Carol B. Marks Boston Eisie Plant Maine Massachusetts Pennsylvania Virginia Peasu Ites Alabama Mrs Kalish Canadian Raleigh

Wedding Presents Stolen in North Attleboro Burglary

A housebreaker used skeleton keys at the Edward Firth residence on Fisher Street in North Attleboro. He nabbed a large amount of silverware including a valued wedding present, dropped the loot on the front steps when confronted by Mrs. Firth, and fled with additional money previously taken.

Attleboro Edward Firth Fisher Street Firth

Congregational Council Hearings Highlight International Missionaries

Delegates including R Nakaseko from Johns Hopkins and Yale post graduate student travels mark the annual council. Speakers like Mrs Armitage and Miss Evans address women’s roles and Christian education. Attendees hail from Japan Britain Australia and Canada with tours and luncheons arranged for delegates.

Tremont Temple program outlines formal council meeting

Afternoon session runs 2 to 3 with informal delegates in Tremont Temple social rooms. At 3 the council meets in the main hall with welcome by Samuel Billings Capen. Evening features welcome addresses by Governor Roger Wolcott, Mayor Josiah Quincy, and University of Michigan president James Burrill Angell.

National Council Committee of Arrangements Boston Congregational Club Committee Tremont Temple Samuel Billings Capen M. A The Commonwealth Roger Wolcott Boston Josiah Quincy James Burrill Angell University of Michigan Ann Arbor Mich

Tremont Temple Hosts Second International Congregational Council

Delegates from around the world gather at Tremont Temple for the second international Congregational Council. Four hundred delegates representing about 600000 members will discuss education, state relations, caste issues, and missionary work with Australia’s Rev Alexander Gosman among the early interviewees. Gosman defines Congregationalism as church independence with freedom to unite for common Christian work. He notes Australians are British on the Transvaal issue and would support peace or war decisions by their government.

Tremont Temple Second International Congregational Council Australia Alexander Gosman Poe Congregational College of Victoria Hawthorn Congregational Church Vancouver Chicago Niagara Falls Mediterranean Globe Gosman Transvaal

World Delegates Gather for Historic Congregational Council

Leaders from England Ireland Scotland Australia Canada Japan and other nations attend the congress held in Boston area delegates include women noted in education theology and state affairs. The council aims to support collaboration not formal authority with focus on global religious and civic issues.

England Ireland Scotand Australia Canada Japan Post Stancliffe Hannay Congregational Union of England

Council Deliberates Theology and International Relations

The text outlines a council addressing theology including Old Testament and historical method, plus international questions on England and America. It notes that during discussions on the Venezuelan affair the council helped cement feelings between these nations and touched on social interest topics of property and ethics.

England America Council

Burlen Announces House Candidacy in Ward 21

M. W. Burlen, active Republican in Ward 21, declares his candidacy for the house. The long-time party worker emphasizes his experience and commitment to Republican values as he seeks the seat.

Notable Australian Visitor At Plymouth Dinner

The Rev Llewellyn D Bevan of Melbourne rests at Plymouth with a line of connections across Australia and New Zealand. He chairs the Congregational Union of Victoria and was pastor of the Old Brick Presbyterian Church in New York before health relocated him to Australia. His sons hold athletic and academic distinctions in Australia and at Cambridge. He will speak at the Plymouth dinner on Friday on a topic jokingly titled The Pilgrim Who Went to Australia. Also present is Mr J H Pettee of Okayama a long time missionary, accompanied by two Japanese colleagues including Rev T Mujagawa of Osaka.

Llewellyn D. Bevan Melbourne Australia America England Congregational Union of Victoria New Zealand Astor Collins W Elbourne Old Brick Presbyterian Church New York Plymouth Japan J. H. Pettee Okayama T. Mujagawa Osaka Tague Ward 3 East Cambridge Shaw Ward Quirk Fitzgerald W. T. A. Fitzgerald Kelcher Daly-Quinlin John Quinn, Jr Ward 7 P. J. Daly

Ward 2% candidate Burlen praised forexperience and party support

The passage lauds Burlen as a hard faithful worker with party confidence. It notes his knowledge of state and municipal affairs and his suitability as a bearer, highlighting leadership esteem and expected success in Ward 2%.

Burlen

Quirk Wins Reelection Through City recount

Recount in City Hall confirmed Quirk as councillor with 114 delegates and McNamara at 106. Kelcher also secured nomination. Ward 19 remained unchanged, Ward 7 ballots discarded for improper marks, and Ward 17 shifted several counts.

Recount Shows Shifts In Ward Results And Senate Delegates

In Ward 18 minor gains for Quirk and losses for his rival and the McNamara bloc. Ward 6 recount reveals overcounting in several totals including Borofsky Duvan Kane and Rowan. Ward 21 no change in reps though Curley falls 43 votes. Brosnahan edges up by one. Ward 3-5 delegate cases under review as Tague holds slim lead for Senate. Ward 7 recount cites fraud and tampering ending Daly Quinnlin influence. Fitzgerald claims fraud and calls for reform.

Frederick C. Mahony Michael J. Lydon William J. Donovan Lawrence J. Earle Daniel V. McIisaac William S Green William E. Mahoney Ward 7 Quinn Fitzgerald Eve Weeevvs Oee Tee ET Ve Charles I. Quirk James B. Watson Gaddis Quirk McNamara Borofsky Donovan Kane Rowan Curley Brosnahan

Woods Vindicated in Ward 19 Caucus Returns

The Ward 19 recount shows all caucus ballots were returned to election commissioners and the Woods faction captured all delegations. Cleary ticket gained only one representative and a few caucus officers, with Woods securing the warden and clerk. A Woods spokesman warned ex-Councilman Gormley’s warrants effort would be met with court challenges.

City Hall Board of Election Commissioners Quirk Kelfher McNamara Kelcher Ward 17 Ward 19 Cleary Warden Woods Feneno Woods-O’brien Mooney Thompson Ward Woods Gormley

Krebs’s Reply to Reed Over Rally Attack

H Krebs Jr criticizes ex Representative Reed for attacking him at a Perlie A. Dyar rally. He accuses Reed of baseless statements and urges him to stop praising colored troops, calling Reed cowardly. Krebs signs from Boston dated Sept 19, 1899.

Reed Ward 11 Perlie A. Dyar Mr. Reed Hing H. Krebs, JR Boston

Rally for Councilman Bell in Dorchester

A large Dorchester gathering at 1 Victoria Street endorsed Councilman Edwin D. Bell for the Republican House nomination. Speakers included Aldermen Adams and Codman Councillors Miller and Wood and citizens Fred Jusk y Mel Vincent and Alpheus Sanford who was hailed as a future Boston mayor.

Councilman Bell Edwin D. Bell House of Representatives Charles Earle Victoria Street Dorchester C. M. Parle Adams and Codman

Patrolman Courier Cleared of Duty Neglect by Police Board

In a general order read at all stations last night Patrolman Jesse G Courier of Division 16 was found not guilty of neglect of duty by the Police Board.

Jesse G. Courier Division 16

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