09 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
1
Rennes awoke to heavy military presence guarding the courthouse and Lycee as the great trial neared its final session. Demange delivered a powerful defense arguing for proof over conjecture, while crowds remained orderly under strict police control amid a tense, ceremonial atmosphere.
The court martial found Captain Alfred Dreyfus guilty and sentenced him to 10 years’ imprisonment. The audience hushed as the verdict was read, with gendarmes guiding the crowd outside and Dreyfus returning to prison expressionless, likely to Fort Corte in Corsica.
Reported from Rennes on a highly secured session of the Dreyfus court martial opening at 7 a clock. Police and military detachments surrounded the Lyre river building with arms trained and bayonets fixed. Only Mme Labort and four other women admitted, about 40 gymnasium attendees present, and several officers and gendarmes mingling among spectators and press. Dreyfus appeared flushed and strained as M. Demaigne spoke.
Rennes reports M Demange, counsel for Capt Alfred Dreyfus, closes the defense with a rousing peroration as the court adjourns to 5 p.m. Major Carrire will offer a brief reply before verdict deliberation. The scene ends with Dreyfus maintaining innocence while supporters chant courage.
In Rennes Colonel Jouaust, head of the court martial, asserts he follows no orders and will issue judgment today after a dispute with the minister of war over delaying the trial until Monday.
Paris reports an official denial stating General De Gallifer, minister of war, did not resign. The note threatens legal action against the paper for publishing the report as false.
Paris dispatch reports Rennes court verdict likely Saturday. Royalists and anti-Dreyfus factions unite to press conviction, despite Demange’s speech. Names include Arun Meyer Cassagnac Ho aristocrats and politicians, with cautious secrecy about the outcome.
The Dreyfus case faces split camps among socialists and intellectuals as counsel argue acquittal is likely. Mercier’s indictment failed to prove guilt, and observers warn a conviction would spark national division and bar lasting peace. The Rennes judges’ integrity and the November Versailles verdict loom large in the courtroom drama.
Soldiers guard Chienge as Dreyfus case resumes with jurists debating Esterhazy links. Reporters searched and questioned while crowds gather, anticipating a verdict amid tense mood and potential disturbances. The city braces for the court decision and possible reactions from supporters and opponents.
London reports Sept orders directing units to Transvaal and Cane Colony with Fran Sorlangton mentioned. The Royal Sussex unit to embark within three days. An infantry brigade with field artillery and 18 guns has been set to depart as cabinet decides to deploy 10,000 troops to South Africa.
The notice advertises flannelette waists for ages 4 to 12 in dark, serviceable colors at two shillings each and flannelette blouses in navy sailor cuts for sizes 4 to 9 at similar pricing. Compact, practical children’s garments pitched for durability and fit.
A garbled retail item lists boys shirts with dark shades stripes and checks. Describes well made double stitched garments in SAS, plus a sale on hats and caps including fedoras derby gulf and yachting styles in many shades.
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