Disavowal of Schneider Telegram Hits Dreyfus Case
Rennes Aug 19 The Figaro telegram exposing a forged Schneider letter shocks the prosecution and strengthens Dreyfus defense. Demange may press the point in court as correspondents say the tide has turned in favor of Dreyfus.
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Rennes
Schneider
Mercier
Dreyfus
M. Demange
Figaro
Paris
Schwartzkoppen
Panizzardi
M. Cavaignac
the Figaro
Jouaust
Roget
Panizzhardi
France
Schwarzkopen
London
Dreyfus Court Martial Adjournment Denied
Aug. 18 report from Rennes notes the court martial refused to adjourn to Monday for M Labori to appear. The decision unsettles Dreyfus and friends, seen as a grave portent implying prejudice. Paris papers vary, Droits de l Homme calls it dastardly while The Temps warns judges may fear public disorder.
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Rewnes
Dreyfus
M. Labori
Paris Evening Papers
Droits de Homme
The
Temps
American Prisoners Plead for Assistance in Philippines
The Bulietin reports from the Philippines that Lieutenant Gilmore and York town party captives in San Isidor were starving, beaten, and detained in rags. Letters found hidden beneath stones, handed to General Lawton, describe harsh treatment and pleas for relief.
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San Francisco
The
Bulletin
Philippines
Gilmore
Yorktown
San Isidor
Lawton
Third in a Fight and Firearms Exchange News
Report from Aug 17 describes Third Infantry scouts at Ba iuag repelling insurgents with field artillery support. One American soldier killed and two wounded as rebels threaten rail lines near Bigaa. Pretoria authorities order Mauser rifles exchanged for Martini-Henry rifles amid looming war talk with Britain.
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Third Infantry
Ba Iuag
Bigaa
Sixteenth Infantry
Pretoria
Executive Council
Great Britain
Dreyfus Trial Surges With Suffering Testimony
The Dreyfus trial resumes as Demange seeks adjournment blocked by Major Carriere. Witness Lebon defends strict treatment on Isle du Diable while Dreyfus weeps at harrowing reading of the report. Widow of Colonel Henry testifies about forged documents and Esterhazy visits. In Washington, Root prepares five volunteer regiments with 250 officers, sourcing many from former Spanish War units.
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Reennges
Maitre Demange
Dreyfus
Maitre Labori
Carriere
M. Lebon
Isle du Diable
M. Demange
General Mercier
Jouaust
Henry
Esterhazy
Washington
Root
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Great Northwest
South Dakota
John C. Mililme
Third St
Huron
Dietz
R. E. Dietz CO
Laight Street
New York
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Transvaal
Issue of Firearms
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Dunning & Lowestart
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