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Foreign News
September 23, 1899
The Labor World
Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In response to public sentiment over the Dreyfus verdict, French Consul Henri Merou in Chicago withdrew the appointment of a president for the French segment of the all nations' parade at the fall festival next month, to prevent potential insults to the French flag.
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French Consul Touchy.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.—On account of the feeling which has been aroused by the Dreyfus verdict, Henri Merou, French consul in Chicago, has withdrawn the appointment of a president for the French part of the all nations' parade, which is to be a feature of the fall festival here next month. M. Merou said he could not with proper respect for his country, do anything which would give an opportunity for insults to be offered to the French flag and for that reason the appointment was withdrawn.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.—On account of the feeling which has been aroused by the Dreyfus verdict, Henri Merou, French consul in Chicago, has withdrawn the appointment of a president for the French part of the all nations' parade, which is to be a feature of the fall festival here next month. M. Merou said he could not with proper respect for his country, do anything which would give an opportunity for insults to be offered to the French flag and for that reason the appointment was withdrawn.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Political
What keywords are associated?
Dreyfus Verdict
French Consul
Chicago Parade
French Flag
Fall Festival
What entities or persons were involved?
Henri Merou
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
Sept. 22
Key Persons
Henri Merou
Outcome
withdrawal of appointment for french parade president
Event Details
Henri Merou, French consul in Chicago, withdrew the appointment due to feelings aroused by the Dreyfus verdict, to avoid opportunities for insults to the French flag in the all nations' parade at the fall festival next month.