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.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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