Arrived in Reims a few days ago with the firm intention to take down Jean Jaurès, the so-called Raoul Villain, 28 years, is in post on 31 July 1914 in front of Humanity watching for its prey. Vers 21 h 15, surrounded by many journalists, Jean Jaurès finally appears. The small crowd hesitates at the restaurant where a bite to eat, before heading to The Mug (not The Coffee) of the Crescent forming the corner of the rue Crescent and rue Montmartre. Although the room is crowded, Jaurès and his companions found a long table to the left of the entrance. The director of The Humanity has...

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