Cabinet to reopen Dreyfus trial and review documents
Paris dispatch says the Cabinet unanimously favors revising Captain Dreyfus case. Minister of agriculture Viger opposes and may resign. Justice Minister Sarrien to present Mme Dreyfus petition to the Court of Cassation for a revision. Rochefort claims Major Aster hazy bribed to confess forgery.
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Henri Rochefort
Major Asterhazy
Traval estimates for Boston new works total 367000
At Boston Navy Yard on September 26 the acting Secretary of the Navy approved plans prepared for Congress via the Treasury Department. The Traval estimates include 367000 dollars for new works in Boston.
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Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Treasury Department
Boston
May Bram Seek Freedom Over Habeas Corpus
Bram, mate of the barkentine Herbert Fuller, may win release if a federal court finds his life sentence illegal. His lawyers argue the 1907 change allowing juries to opt for life or death wasn't in effect when the murders occurred, making his current sentence invalid. A writ of habeas corpus could avert the Blomberg indictment and trigger further legal battles.
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Roosevelt Woodruff the Winning Ticket
The Platt managers expect to carry everything as Roosevelt and Woodruff emerge as the likely ticket at Saratoga. Depew arrives to back Roosevelt while Black seems unlikely to attend, and platform talks focus on McKinley support and Philippine retention amid ongoing eligibility debates led by Lauterbach. Legal arguments over Roosevelt's eligibility are anticipated at the convention.
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Democrats Ready For Work In Syracuse Convention
In Syracuse 450 delegates gather for the Democratic State convention as leaders include David B. Hill and William Sulzer arriving to advocate for positions. Lithographs show Eliot Danforth candidacy while Tammany Hall declines a state ticket candidate and the party debates nominee prospects after a Chicago platform conference.
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Eliot Danforth
David B. Hill
Chicago Platform Democrats
Democrats Indorse Leaders Choice In Ward Elections
Rourke loses to Fitzgerald in Ward 6 while Ward sees Tague lead. Quirk confident of council victory as voters back party leadership choices.
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Quincy House Slate Indorsed In Local Caucuses
The Quincy House slate was indorsed by Democrats at last night’s caucuses. John F Fitzgerald seeks renomination to Congress in the Ninth District. Charles I Quirk wins a Ward 18 delegation for councillor nomination but loses Ward 19. Ex Alderman William J Donovan takes the Senate nomination in the Third District defeating Rourke. David B Shaw appears defeated in Ward 32 and likely the Second District Senate race. John A Kelcher to the Senate in Fourth District. Henry F Naphen out of councillor fight and heads the federal ticket in Ward 15. Cleary loses Ward 19. O Toole wins Ward 18.
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Rourke
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Alderman O'Toole
Democratic Caucuses Sweep City in Big Victory for Machine
Last night’s Democratic caucuses produced sweeping wins for the machine leaders across wards. Notable upsets included the defeat of Senator Rourke in Ward 6 and Shaw’s losses in Ward 3 and Ward 4, while Tague gained control in multiple wards and Donovan’s delegation formed with Fitzgerald’s support. Ward 19 saw Alderman Cleary toppled, boosting McNamara’s Governor’s Council tally, and O’Toole’s delegates strengthened Senator Quirk’s bid. Ward 15 and 16 yielded decisive wins for Reidy and Gore respectively, with Baldwin and Norton solidifying leadership in Ward 14 and 13’s lines. Ward 8 favored Lomasney against Fitzgerald’s slate, and Charlestown factions moved to unseat Corbett’s hold.
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Norton
Fred Gore
Lomasney
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Wide Ward 6 Caucus Ends With Fitzgerald Victory
In Ward 6 the contest between Senator Rourke and Congressman Fitzgerald ended with Fitzgerald prevailing amid a record caucus turnout. The night featured heated exchanges with ex-Alderman Donovan and Common Council warden O'Brien as Rourke challenged voting procedures. Over 1500 votes were cast as accusations of improper guidance at booths arose repeatedly.
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Actress Fanny Davenport Dies at Melbourne Hall
Fanny Davenport, famed actress, died at Melbourne Hall in Duxbury at 10:30 PM from enlargement of the heart after a long summer illness. Surrounded by family, she had returned to health briefly, then deteriorated. Davenport, born in London, began on stage in 1867 and later became a leading star with Augustin Daly. She had two marriages, including Melbourne MacDowell, and authored a personal reminiscence of her career. Her career included major Sardou adaptations and landmark plays.
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