Master of Escapes Houdini Revealed in Biography
Henry Houdini born Erich Weiss rose from poverty to global fame as a dynamic vaudeville showman and escape artist. A later life tale recalls his London and U S earnings, early struggles, dramatic train bid, and a perilous 1908 Weser river under ice escape.
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Henry Houdini
Erich Weiss
Will Goldaton
The
Sunday Express
London
United States
Houdini
St. Paul's
Hagty
Weser
Germany
Cromwell's Head Examined by London Experts
Professor Karl Pearson and Dr G M Morant say there is moral certainty Cromwell's embalmed head, long kept by Canon Wilkinson at Woodbridge, is genuine. They compare measurements with eight masks and busts, noting skull abnormalities reported by Sir Arthur Keith and Cromwell's reputed religious mania.
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Oliver Cromwell
Karl Pearson
London University
G. M. Morant
Pearson
Morant
Cromwell
Cooper
Walker
Lely
Westminster Abbey
James the
Arthur Keith
Neway
Arthur
Hair Restorer Provokes Scotsman’s Clever Challenge
A Scotsman visiting London asks a bald-headed chemist for hair restoration. The chemist claims a product with many testimonials will turn hair brown in twenty four hours. The Scot replies he will test by rubbing the top of the chemist’s head and will check in the morning if the claim holds true.
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London
Awell
Hero of Many Duels Geza Kanitz Dies in Budapest
Budapest reports the death of Geza Kanitz known as Uncle Geza, a Hungarian duel hero who fought 161 sabre and pistol duels, was wounded once seven years ago, and died in his seventies after a life defending civilians in conflicts.
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Geza
Budapest
Geza Kanitz
Debreezin
Why Send Your Orders Away
Describe article required and send to H COOTE JEWELLER GLOUCESTER. A trial will convince you that your requirements can be supplied at City Prices. All catalogues kept on hand. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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H. Coote
Jeweller
Gloucester
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