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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1899

Page

3

Trial at Rennes shows Dreyfus case core evidence

A summary of the Dreyfus affair from arrest in 1894 through the Rennes trial, outlining the bordereau and other secret papers, the handling by Du Paty de Clam, the secret court martial, and the eventual deportation to Devil’s Island with charges of high treason. Key figures include Alfred Dreyfus, Gen. Mercier, M. Bertillon, and Col. Piequart, with mentions of the canaille de D- and the political pressures surrounding the case.

Dreyfus Rennes Intelligence Department War Office Bordereau Col. de Schwartzkoppen Paris Germany Department of Intelligence Troupes de Couverture Madagascar Vthe Col. Sundherr Secret Service Aanan M. du Paty de Clam Col.Henry Feugthy M. Bertin Alfred Dreyfus Ecole, Polytechnique Ecole d'Application D'Artiverie Ecole de Guerre Mile. Hadaanard M. du Paty de Claim du Paty de Clain Cochefort Henry Cherece-Midi Capt du Paty de Clam Mme. Dreyfus Libre Belair Libre Parole D'Ormesehville Maitre Demange Col. Maurel Scheman Florentin Gallet Roche Freystotter Brisset M. Bertilloh Premier Dupuy Devil's Ishand Guiana France Col. Piequart Col. Sandherr Information Department Esteshazy

Dreyfus Case: Esterhazy’s Guilt and French Turmoil

In May 1696 fragments of a local pneumatic card pointed to Esterhazy as author of the bordereau. Col Picquart’s tests linked handwriting to Esterhazy, who fled after warnings. German attaché De Schwartzkoppen aided Esterhazy, then Panizzardi exposed the truth. Zola faced libel, officials resigned, and a new Dreyfus trial was ordered for Rennes on August 7.

Esterhazy Lnquiry Msterhazy Col. Piequart de Gastro Picquart Gions Bloisdel ¥Re du Paty de Clam France War Office Dreyfus Col. Henry Piequart Tunis M. de Schwartzkoppen Paris Fster Panizzardi Canizzardi UN Diplomate Emile Zola Col Henry Brisson Court of Cassation Rennes

Condition of Labori Improves Before Electrocution Notice

Rennes Aug 14 bulletin says Labori remains stationary with temperature 37.05 and no fever. His mother arrived, believed him dead, then viewed a moving scene. Matthieu Dreyfus, brother of Capt. Dreyfus, met Labori. Clemenceau considered as Labori substitute. decision due tomorrow. Brings trial context and cross examination skill noted. In Columbus Ohio Gov Bushnell refuses to intervene in BrunoKirvies electrocution set for Thursday night.

Rennes M. Labori Matthieu Dreyfus Capt. Dreyfus Columbus Gov. Bushnell Bruno Kirvies Dayton Mai Wirineg

Treasury Statement Washington Aug 15

Treasury release notes available cash balance of 273,986,573 dollars and gold reserve of 245,853,254 dollars as of yesterday.

Washington Treasury

Secretary Roots Appeal for Porto Rico Relief

Secretary of War Elisha Root appeals governors to organize statewide aid for Puerto Rico hurricane survivors. He urges supplies or money sent to Col. F R Jones in New York and funds to the National Bank of North America. Acting Navy Secretary Allen offers cooperation and a warship to speed relief. A donation from Grand Mere Quebec arrives, and a Texas relief committee shifts focus to Puerto Rico.

Washington Secretary of War Porto Rico Orto Rica New York Col. F. R. Jones Army Building White Iti Fall Street New York City National Bank of North America Elia Root Navy Allen Root War Department R.A. Alger Elela Root Mar Texas

Relief supplies admitted duty free for Porto Rico

President directs all relief sent to Porto Rico be admitted duty free at all ports. Ships Evelyn and Mac will transport 200 to 500 tons each free of charge, marked Relief Supplies, to Ponce and Brooklyn pier by Aug 16. Bovines and agricultural machinery added to free list. Davenport mayor Baker pledges 1000 dollars for hurricane relief. large clothing shipment ready today.

Washington Porto Rico War Department New York and Porto Rican Steamship Co United States Evelyn New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co Ponce Mac Steamship Company Strooklyn Meikelsohn Davenport George T. Baker

Chicago to Host President Vorfica Dia at Fall Festival

Chicago announces that President Vorfica Dia will attend the fall festival and participate in the corner stone laying for the new federal building on October 9. The visit highlights the ceremonial program and federal construction milestone in Chicago.

Chicago Vorfica Dia Federal Building

What It Meant A Philadelphia school principal and vivisection lesson

In a Philadelphia suburb a kindly principal who loves animals lectures students on vivisection. He explains the term and asks the class to define it, a pupil responds that it means trying it on the dog. The judge notes the exchange as a moral teaching moment.

Philadelphia

Lane's Family Medicine Advertisement Promo

An old advertisement describes Lane's Family Medicine as daily bowel movement aid and gentle on the liver and kidneys, claiming it keeps health. It notes cures for sick headaches, priced at 25 and 40 cents. A quoted dialogue ends with a jocular exchange about mortality and a wife.

Lane

Nostalgic Patent Medicine Ads and Quips

A collage of 1900s era medical ads and quips from newspapers and catalogs. It notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Piso's Cure, and various testimonial lines alongside humorous asides about dogs clothes and personal faults.

Nest Grove

Catarrh Core advertised with internal use claim

An old Chicago Daily News snippet repeats an ad claim that Hell's Catarrh Core is taken internally with a price of T5c, noting the language observation around English usage.

Hell Chicago Daily News

California Fig Syrup Co remedy praised for laxative benefits

The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup or Fies as a pleasant, effective laxative that cleanses the system, dispels colds and fevers, and helps overcome habitual constipation. It emphasizes using senna and aromatic plants, notes kidney and liver safety, and urges buyers to seek the full company name to avoid imitations. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.

California Fie Syrup Co California Fig Syrup Co San Francisco Cal Louisville York N. J All Druggista

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