History of the Dreyfus case from arrest to new trial
Chronology of the Dreyfus affair recounts arrests, trials, and public reaction from October 1894 through the late 1890s. It covers the initial arrest, court martial verdict, exile to Devil’s Island, Esterhazy and Esterhazy’s alibis, Zola’s involvement, and the lengthy push for revision leading to a new trial. The bordereau document and key figures such as Picquart, Demange, Labori, Cochefort, and Paty de Clam are noted, alongside public demonstrations and mob scenes surrounding the case.
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General Staff
Dreyfus
War Office
Ecole Militaire
Trocadero
Ministry of War
Maj
Or Paty de Clam
Sours Dreyfus
du Paty
Mr. Cochefort
Detective Police
Henry
Second Bureau
Cherche-Midi
Paris
France
la Sante
la Rochelle
He de Re
French Guiana
Mercier
du Paty de Clam
Alfred Dreyfus
M. Cochefort
Cherchi-Midi
Col
Forzinett
Bureau of Information
Council of War
Cherche-Slidi
Darras
School of War
Island
de Re
Devil's Island
Picqua
M. Barnard-Lazare
Jessus
Bordereau
Castelin
Lruisne
Gen
Billot
Upgn
Betwee
Piequart
Mme- Leblois
Leblois
NL Scheurer-Kestner
Sénate
Et’ Dreyfus
Luxemburg
Charavay
Crepiux- Janun
Esterhazy
Belhomme
Collard
Varinard
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
M. Cavaignac
Renouard
Boisdeffre
Zurlinden
M. Mornard
Lieut
Gol. du Paty Ge Clam
Council of the Cabinet
Court of Cassation
Gen. Zurlinden
Gen. Chanoine
League of Patriots
Messrs. de Pressence
Derouléde
Manau
M. Leon
Criminal Chamber
Messrs. Lepine
Frystaetter
Bertillon
Roget
M. Ballot-Beaupre
Paul Deroulede
Jouaust
Engineer Corps
Coll. Brongniart
de Breon
Profiller
Merle
Regiment of Artillery
Capt
Parfait
Mercier faces Dreyfus case amid anti Semitic turmoil
The passage outlines Gen. Mercier’s role as minister of war in pushing for Dreyfus’s arrest, the forged evidence and antisemitic pressure shaping the first court martial, and the broader secrecy and manipulation surrounding the Dreyfus affair. It notes Mercier’s dismissal threats and his refusal to leave France despite mounting pressure.
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Ant
Dreyfus
P Bordereau
Esterhazy
Gen. Mercier
Panizzardi
Count Schwarzkoppen
Mercier
Secret Service
Col
Paty de Clam
Paty
France
The Emperor's Denial on Dreyfus Secrets
Ex-president Casimir Verner read a dispatch to the German ambassador proving Germany did not sell army secrets to Germany. The court martial heard the message from Prince Hohenlohe to Kasimir-Perier affirming the German embassy had no involvement in the affair.
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Germany
Dreyfus
Casimir Verner
Count von Munster-Leydenburg
Paris
Prince Hohenlohe
M. Casimir-Perier
Elysee Palace
New Automobile Club Formed in Albany
The Automobile Club of America is incorporated in Albany New York with George F. Chamberlain acting president and Homer W. Sledge secretary. The club aims for 300 applications by October 1 with membership limited to 100. It plans a clubhouse for non residents, a stable, and a national push for good roads legislation benefiting auto owners, already recognized by Briton and continental clubs. Initiation fees are 25 dollars for the first 100 members and 50 dollars for others, with annual dues of 25 dollars.
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The
Automobile Club of America
Albany
3. Y
George F. Chamberlain
Homer W. Sledge
Senator Hedge
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Belgium
Vanderbilt Inventor Tests New Fire Box Locomotive
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. entered the New York Central motive power office after locomotive 947 was tested at West Albany. The young inventor ran the locomotive himself and demonstrated a removable fire box designed for easier repairs, a feature not possible with existing fire boxes.
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Waite
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
New York Central Railroad
Albany
Vanderbilt
West Albany
Young
Cornelius
Unpardonable Breach in Maud Promise Dialogue
A fragment from a 19th century paper notes a dialogue where Maud is asked if she would sue a man over a promise. The line indicates social tension around honor and legal action in intimate disputes.
McKinley and party arrive at Long Branch in grand welcome
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with Vice President Hobart and officials arrive from Plattsburg by four palace cars. A salute and reception mark the visit to Long Branch with trips to Ocean Grove and a public reception declined.
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Long Branch
N. J
McKkinley
Hobart
Garret A. Hobart, Jr
Griggs
Rixey
Cortelyou
Barnes
Plattsburg
Wilson Battery
Second Battery
N. G
New York
Troop C
Brooklyn
Normanhurst
Hollywood Hotel
Ocean Grove
McKinley
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Price
Carl Price
Review of Trade Highlights Rising Demand Across Sectors
R G Dun & Co notes payments at clearing houses 22.1 percent above last year and 59.2 percent higher than 1892 for the week. The month shows a 20.3 percent rise over last year. Iron works serving Pittsburgh sold into 1918. many outputs already spoken for next year. Bradstreet reports price strength and steady demand, with fall demand expanding in the northwest and corn belt.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Ior
Chicago
Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
Bates Returns From Sulu Mission With Moros Accord
Manila August 25 Gen Bates returns from Sulu after five weeks of negotiations ending in a treaty that recognizes American sovereignty over the Moros and restricts land sales without the sultan's consent. It bans firearms, suppresses piracy, and places American courts with Moros except on Moro disputes. The sultan and several chiefs signed.
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Manila
Bates
Sulu
United States
Spain
Five Killed by Dynamite at Car terville Mill
Five miners died at the Margaret Mining Company's mill near Cartherville after a dynamite blast. The victims listed were David J. Sinclair of Duluth Minnesota R J Robbins of Sedalia Missouri Henry Gilbert Will Messmore and Frank Huddleston all of Joplin and Carterville Missouri. Gilbert was preparing a blasty stick when it exploded triggering a nearby dynamite box and demolishing the concentrating plant.
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Joplin
Margaret Mining Compainy
Carterville
David J. Sinclair
Duluth
Washington Opinion on General Otis Chinese Exclusion
The state department does not expect international complications from Gen Otis actions excluding Chinese from the Philippines. It is viewed as a temporary military expedient, with the broader question to be settled by Congress. The exclusion arises from military regulations aligned with U S laws rather than strict enforcement of Chinese exclusion statutes.
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Bordereau
Dreyfus
Gount Schwarzkoppen
L.A
Madagascar
Cate Ae Charen SA
Rene
Washington
State Department
Otis
Philippines
Congress
United States
Army enlistment and rejection figures in Spanish American War
Washington reports that since the start of the Spanish war 90 671 men have enlisted in the regular army including those discharged after the war and for service in the Philippines. About 310 000 65 applied and were rejected.
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Washington
Regular
Philippines
Canadian Genesee and Beaver Start Series of Canada Cup
Toronto reports the American yacht Genesee and the Canadian yacht Beaver began the third race in the Canada Cup series at Al. 15. This marks a key stage in the competition between the two nations as the series proceeds.
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Toronto
Ont
Genesee
Beaver
Angular
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Lebrun-Renaud
Count DE Galliffet
Conseil de Guerre
Gherche-Midi
Emie Zola
Lemercier-Picard
Gen. Saussier
Bavary
Gen. Luxer
Mlle
Marguerite Pays
Picquart
Blanche
Speranza
Tunis
Aurore
Emile Zola
Republic
M. de Mein
Morlaix
M. Guerin
Justice
Tivoli-Vaux Hall
M. Emile Zola
Messrs. Zola
Perreux
Publsher
M. Jaures
M. Meline
Meline
League of Human and Citizens’ Rights
Zola
Seine
Councilor
M. Perreux
Col. Picquart
M. Jules Auffray
Bertulus
Mont-Valerian
Gen. Boisdeffre
Court of Versailles
M. Permery
Af. Brisson
M. Cavaignrac
Mme. ‘Dreyfus
Beauvais
Seventh Regiment of Artilery
Maitres Labori
Demange
Carriere
Maitre _Labori
O. Paul Deroulede
Department of War
War Department
Maitre Labori
Capt. Dreyfus
M. Kasimir-Perter
Asia
Emile
NEW Automobile Club
President McKinley
Review OF Trade
Wis Mission Sauccessfual
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