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Foreign News
November 16, 1897
The Scranton Tribune
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Rome report via London: Emperor William recalled German attaché Col. Schwarzkoppen from Paris for buying secret documents from Capt. Dreyfus, whose treason conviction stemmed from the deal. (Nov. 15)
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DREYFUS' SALE OF STATE SECRETS
The Documents Purchased by a Member of the German Embassy.
London, Nov. 15.--The Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "A high officer says that the recent recall of Colonel Schwarzkoppen, military attache of the German embassy at Paris, has vital significance.
It was due to the direct intervention of Emperor William in order to lessen an increasingly dangerous situation, Colonel Schwarzkoppen being the person who negotiated the purchase of the secret documents which led to the condemnation of Captain Dreyfus."
The Documents Purchased by a Member of the German Embassy.
London, Nov. 15.--The Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "A high officer says that the recent recall of Colonel Schwarzkoppen, military attache of the German embassy at Paris, has vital significance.
It was due to the direct intervention of Emperor William in order to lessen an increasingly dangerous situation, Colonel Schwarzkoppen being the person who negotiated the purchase of the secret documents which led to the condemnation of Captain Dreyfus."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Political
What keywords are associated?
Dreyfus Secrets
German Embassy
Schwarzkoppen Recall
Emperor William Intervention
Dreyfus Condemnation
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Schwarzkoppen
Emperor William
Captain Dreyfus
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
Recent Recall, As Of Nov. 15
Key Persons
Colonel Schwarzkoppen
Emperor William
Captain Dreyfus
Outcome
condemnation of captain dreyfus
Event Details
The recent recall of Colonel Schwarzkoppen, military attache of the German embassy at Paris, was due to direct intervention by Emperor William to lessen a dangerous situation. Schwarzkoppen negotiated the purchase of secret documents from Captain Dreyfus, leading to Dreyfus's condemnation.