Barrowed Retainer and a Killer Knife Case
In a Harper's Weekly tale a San Francisco lawyer, John J. Barrett, meets two Chinamen who hire him to prosecute Jim Hing for the murder of his wife. The scene centers on whether Hing killed with a knife held high or low, with the elder Chinaman deferring to the lawyer and his own brother for the next move.
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John J. Barrett
San Francisco
Jim Hing
Mr. Barrett
Barrett
Jin
Harper's Weekly
London Wedding Enchants With Child Costume Parade
A smart London wedding features a parade of 80 brides to be with children dressed in picture style outfits. Girls wear Kate Greenaway inspired white frocks with blue sashes and ribbons, while boys sport high waisted white nankeen suits and pale blue shirts, creating a pretty effect.
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London
Hoppnerr
Kate Greenaway
English Clerk Advocates Jury Reform in San Francisco Case
In Judge Lawlor's court Kept George Kayes of Fairmont, an English clerk, debates jury system reform. Attorney General Lauck counters with a request for leeway to hold opinions, suggesting if a salesman may set aside views during trial. The exchange highlights progress versus tradition in jury service.
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George Kayes
Fairmont
Durance
San Francisco
The First New Women At Bologna University
In a Colony club tea talk an elder “new woman” notes that the idea of new women dates back 700 years. The University of Bologna once featured Morella d Andria as jurisprudence professor, with others like Madonna Manzolina, Matilda Trombon, and Marie Magnesi in anatomy languages and mathematics. The university boasted about 10,000 students.
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Colony Club
University of Bologna
Morella d@Andria
Madonna Manzolina
Matilda Trombon
Marie Magnesi
Teading University of Europe
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