France on the brink as Dreyfus affair deepens
Paris faces a political crisis amid claims of forged documents and alleged murders connected to the Dreyfus case. Reports describe General Zurlinden's expanded authority, Picquart's imprisonment, Esterhazy's confession, and calls for public trials as France fears a broader constitutional clash and possible violence.
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Boulanger
Zurlinden
Paris
Dreyfus
France
Vesuvius
Picquart
Henry
Algiers
Count Esterhazy
England
War Ministry
M. Brisson
Cherche Midi
Esterhazy
Republic
Fifth Regiment at Camp Meade Steady Under Drizzle
The Fifth Regiment at Camp Meade reports a homelike scene after Sunday church services. Three new lieutenants Cabot Buechner and Howard were mustered in. Rumor says a brigade move to Alabama may come within two weeks, but shelter tents and improved mess arrangements are planned. Thirty-one sickness cases noted, none on dangerous list. Some men visited Gettysburg battlefield.
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Camp Meade
Army Christian Commissioners
Charles B. Cabot
George P. Buechner
Sheldon J. Howard
Cabot
Buechner
Howard
Alabama
Fifth
Graham
Missouri
Father Holland
Gettysburg
Dreyfus Crisis Sparks French Turmoil and Revolt Fears
A sweeping account traces France’s Dreyfus affair through anti Semite tensions and a possible military coup. It cites Esterhazy and Henry confessions, Zola’s flight, and fears of revolution as Paris trembles under political strife and looming violence.
Visit to Dreyfus on Devil's Island by Netherland steamer cook
Karl Weinheber, filling in as prison cook on Devil's Island, recounts Captain Dreyfus's daily routine. The visit describes his apparent routine freedom with guards nearby, a 6 to 7 AM start, breakfast of chocolate, walks, a bath, and assurances from soldiers that a zone is fastened to his wrists to prevent self harm or escape.
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Dreyfus
Alsace
Sandherr
Esterhazy
Bordereau
France
New York
Karl Weinheber
Andalusia
Devil's Island
Proposals and Brash Talk From Brooklyn Life
In a Brooklyn Life quip a speaker recalls George proposing yesterday and vowing to be hanged if refused. The reply was witty in tone, suggesting survival through tact, as the respondent notes she advised against pressing the suitor.
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George
Brooklyn
Labor Notes from Boston Unions and Labor Men
Labor reports from Boston unions note officers elected in the Building Trades Council including Collins Post Scannell and others, friction with Tremont street paper dealers, a postal telegraph stance by Typographical Union No 13, and a staged meeting in Wells Memorial. Bartenders Union hosts VP Pomeroy, Journeymen Barbers Association names officers, and Worcester and Lawrence activities outlined.
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The
Building Trades Council
Bennet Street
John J. Collins
Glaziers
Joseph H. Post
Wire Workers
D. A. Scannell
Roofers
H.M. Taylor
Carpenters
James N. Esdaile
James Lee
James Welch
William Brady
James Reilly
Plasterers’ Union
Michael Myers
Joseph Gilchrist
George Pike
Tremont Street
Typographical Union No. 13
Wells Memorialuilding
Central Labor Union
Bartenders’ Union
Washington Street
William C. Pomeroy
National Waiters’ Amlance
Chicago
Pomeroy
Hotel
Washington
Monahan
Messrs. Wahlschiegel
Rheinstadter
Brynes
Phenix
Soldiers Cannot Vote In Massachusetts Election
Massachusetts soldiers at the front cannot vote in November unless released from service or ordered home. Legislation in 1993 to permit voting while in service failed due to Australian ballot logistics. Constitution confines state voting to within Commonwealth borders, though presidential voting abroad was discussed. Civil War recalls show regiments sometimes voted with leave, but current plan deemed inexpedient.
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Massachusetts
Cuba
Porto Rico
Commonwealth
Legislative Committee
Labor union address urges firemen wage and hour gains
Hall today Mr. O'Sullivan Representative Cullinane Michael Byrne president A Casey secretary of the Central Labor Union addressed the firemen urging organization as the best means of obtaining higher wages and shorter hours of labor.
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Hall
O’sullivan
Cullinane
Michael Byrne
A. Casey
Central Labor Union
Striking Brockton Raspers Plan Wider Shoe Industry Action
Brockton shoe workers held a large rally with over 500 present as they map plans to widen the strike to additional factories. A district committee conference urged removal of agents and threatened a statewide escalation, with a joint meeting of sole fasteners and fasters on Tuesday seen as pivotal toward a possible general strike.
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Brockton
Spaniards in Porto Rico demand repatriation
Madrid reports 10,000 Spaniards in Porto Rico refuse to live under the American flag and demand return to Spain at government expense. The issue of repatriation has been referred to the state council.
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Madrid
Porto Rico
Spain
State Council
Doherty Wins Delegates as Ward Totals Clarified
In Chelsea caucuses on Saturday night Doherty carried Wards 1 2 4 5 and the delegates at large for twelve delegates total Ramsdell carried only Ward 3 for three delegates. The report previously claimed Ramsdell led the delegation.
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Ramsdell
Chelsea
Doherty
Italian Assaults Rock Hanover Street District Last Night
Two assault and battery cases with loaded revolvers occurred in Station 1's district last night. Felice Minichello was shot on Hanover Street near 888 by a rival Italian known as Joe, while Comando arrested for a separate assault on Prince Street. Minichello was hospitalized. Ciampa and four others were involved. Joe remains at large as police circulate his description.
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Station 1
Hanover Street
Felice Minichello
Prince Street
Joe
Minichello
Dunn
City Hospital
Toe
Chelsea
Pasquale Comando
Thatcher Street
Giovanni Ciampa
Ciampa
Comando
Philo Celtic Society Holds Sunday Meeting
The Philo Celtic Society met Sunday at St James Church parochial school rooms. Attendance was large. Superintendent James Drinan and M J Mulroy led. Officers to be elected next meeting. Pupils’ entertainment included songs, Irish readings, piano, and an elegy. Next school session begins Thursday Sept 2.
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Philo-Celtic Society
St. James’ Church
Whitmore Street
James Drinan
M. J. Mulroy
John P. Lane
O’donnell
Charles F. Forrester
Catherine Fitzgerald
Immet
Dominick Conlon
M. J. Donovan
John Collins
M. A. Hurley
The
Gaelic League
Bar Admission Sparks Spur of Practice Economy
Dialogue from the Detroit Free Press notes a lawyer confirming recent admission to the bar and ongoing practice aimed at economy. The exchange highlights early career focus and pragmatic legal work. The item underscores the profession's emphasis on efficient service.
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Detroit Free Press
Spirit of Democracy Adorns Remodelled New York Democratic Club
The Democratic Club at No. 617 Fifth Avenue prepares to open its remodeled home with a grand allegorical painting by Arthur Thomas in the domed banqueting hall. The 24 by 25 foot mural depicts the Spirit of Democracy, Victory, Wisdom, and Art as central figures, celebrating rejuvenated party influence and democratic ideals.
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New York Democratic Club
New York
Democratic Club
Fifth Avenue
Arthur Thomas
KKK
PRR
Mr. Thomas
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M. Deroulade
Devil’s Island
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Hss
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