Remarkable Art Heists Across Europe Word of Correggio Treasures
A Moroccan bandit's mountain home yields a Correggio treasure as tale pours of lost masterpieces. From a Lely portrait in Somo to a Durer found in a granary near Courtrai, stories trace how works traveled through patrons, monks, and smugglers until rediscovered by chance or detective eye. Prices and provenance follow each fragile thread.
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Christ
Mexico
Neil Gwynn
Peter Lely
Biringba
Raphael
Innocent Wien
Somo
Italy
Cardinal Yppelito
Srionto
al Luigi d'Hate
Reggio
Alfonzo Pete
Hisrgherita Gonzaga
SS Wonen
Albert Spiter
Courtrai
France
Yalnter
Vality
National Museum’ of
Munich
Rome
Herr Hunterspersh
Land Britel
Rte. D. Harris
Smith
John Robotham
Salem
Robotham
Lord Crewe
Chiacen
J Misuel Gomez Arrest Highlights Cuban Presidency Bid
Havana reports Jos Misuel Gomez the candidate for president last fall was arrested August 21 and arrived on a special train from Batabano. Ferarra, Gomez campaign secretary, was arrested in Santa Clara on conspiracy charges while Pino Guerra and Marquetti joined the insurgents amid moves to seize towns and influence elections.
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Havana
Jos
Misuel Goneg
Batabano
Cncoineg
Pines Guerra
Pineo Guerra
San Juan
Coc
Guanes
Western Railway
Tralne
San Juan de
Ferarra
Rates Perarra
Jose Miguel
Omer
New York
Gomez
Tan
Santa Clara
Arra
Rms
Unitedates
Pino Guerra
Jan Juan de’ Bartiage
San
Ald
Pos Marquetti
Congress
Pinar del Rio
China Seeks a Constitution Conference in Peking Aug 24
Dowager Empress to summon high officials including viceroys to consider adopting a constitution. Chinese commissioners who toured the U.S. and Europe urge gradual move to constitutional government over 10 to 15 years. Treasury reports silver bullion bought for New Orleans mint at 67 cents per ounce. second weekly purchase under recent order.
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Pekin
Emress
China
United States
Europe
Hese Tours
Washington
Secreary of the Treasury
New Orleans
Blackburn Eyes Joint Talk With Bailey Amid Campaign Rumor
In Greensboro, a rumor hints Congressman Blackburn may meet Senator Joe Bailey of Texas for a joint discussion, despite ethics worries and opposition chatter. State officials and party leaders downplay the report, with Chairman Adams stating no formal consideration has occurred.
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Greensporo
Aus
Uist
Blackburn
J Joe Bailey
Texas
Statesville
Hackett
United States
Bailey
Congress Am
Shuckbirn
Sen Gratis
Man Adams
Adams
Hatever
Nate
T Sharon Cowlen
Wilkesboro
Chai
Eighth District
Afr
Epublica Campani
Congress
Tenth District
Britt
Explosion and aftermath at premier's residence report
An explosion at the residence of Premier Sieiypin during a reception near St. Petersburg is reported with casualties. The scene was secured, a guard was uninjured, and authorities began proceedings as investigators probed the cause.
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Ofremier Sieiypin
Recep
St. Petersburg
Gandia
Nae
Tin
Japan
Saiegoubta
Progress and strange terms in 1890s Greensboro and Red Bank
A garbled account blends social critique and local progress. It cites racial servitude anecdotes in Greensboro with a New York factory bid and county tax computations, then shifts to a Red Bank tale of Jim Brown exposing a secret marriage to Miss Lizzie Reed after a long concealment.
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Red Bank
N.J
Jim Brown
Elizabeth
J. A. Owen
Brown
Littley Silver
Lizzie Reed
Gas T Company
Mata Rec
Lynching of Black Man in Louisiana Sparks Local Outcry
A mob in Calhoun Louisiana hanged a Black man named Schiautlct for alleged attempted sexual assault. The victim, Olive Chambers, fled but he was captured and hanged after confessing. A warning placard claimed to deter other Black men from entering white apartments. The crowd remained quiet but determined as the act drew local attention.
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Louisiana
Calhoun
Alfred Chante
Negrog
Mies
Olive Chambers
Schiautlct
Ld Totico
Schiaubtet
Weather Forecast Cool Tonight Then Clearing Conditions
The vicinity will see showers tonight followed by fair weather Tuesday and cooler temperatures, with readings about 10 degrees below normal area wide between the Mississippi and the Rockies. East of the Mississippi a low pressure center over the lower Lake region brings general showers, while west of the river high pressure over Kansas brings fairer, cooler conditions. Indecent signs see attached sentencing notes from Augo-cite W. and others as part of a separate matter.
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Mississippi
Trevalle
Lower
Lake Region
Kansas
Missisippi
Rocky Mountains
The Hesitant Swain in The Bohemian for September
A dialogical fragment from The Bohemian for September features a cautious suitor and a decisive woman. He asks what her father would do about their betrothal and she replies she would defer to the man who proposed and was accepted while he weighs his choice.
Found gems worth $2000 turned over to police
In a Saratoga afternoon incident Charles sameton lon found a bag of diamonds valued at 8000 and turned them to police who returned them to Mrs Lasell of New York staying in Saratoga Warrenton NC report Aug 25 a collared man Nathan Robertson was killed while hitchhiking near Scott Sum Gay when he fell from a freight car struck by a cattle guard and fatally mangled.
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Raleigh
Overnor Glenn
le Davis
Moose County
Ifo
Tesh
Willy
Anda Bax
Lelie ‘Khother Eapelaty
Chas Riddiek
Hertford County
Leves Thasias
Geo. Franklin
Wayne County
Thomas Bell
New Hanover
Chas ‘Doas
Yancey
Beta
Darkey
Ava
New York
Central Corona Fair Association
Greensboro
Tota County
Ineman
F Ballston
Charles Sameton Lon
Iillage
Esterday
Lasell
Sarato
Warrenton
N.C
Nathan Robertson
Scott Sum Gay
Robertson
Scott
Tims
Aus
Palavandot
Skonl
Charlotte Mee-Event Pleases as Wilmington Gun Club Scores
The second day of the Wilmington Gun Club tournament featured top marks by amateurs and professionals. Dorham’s Mr George Lyon led amateurs with 184 birds of 200, while Mr Todd of Charlotte shone for the locals and Mr Taylor of Winchester Repeating Arms led professionals with 183. The Charlotte team edged Wilmington 108 to 96 in the 125-target team shoot, aided by two top professionals on the club list. Spectators visited Carolina Beach for an informal tournament and returned pleased with Wilmington’s hosting.
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Wilming'os
George Lyon
Diham
Ted
Todd
Charlotte
Lyo
Simms
Wilson
Boushee
Wilminso
Taylor
Winchester Repeating Arms Cyp
Starr
Peters
Wilmington
Havin
Charlotte—Crayton
I Bates
Anthony
Penny
Holmes
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Kansas City
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Igwa
Sitting Bull, Jr
Helga
Thi
COE
Castoria
J. Misuel Gomez
Harriet Howard
W. 34Th
Tyscn Buckien
C. M. Shuford
E-B. Menzies Drux
Shutord Droug
Henrietta
Tex
Homach
Crs. Baldwin
Edwardeville
Chamberlain
Shuford Drug Co
Ion
Jamestown
Capicline Chemical
Salis Uty Street
Text Book Commission
Dubie
North Carolina Corporationommission
Seston
Communcion
F. A. ¢ Tate
Purniture Manufacturers Associaten
Hhe
Gent
North Carolina
James Own Exposition
Bulding
Mary
Rapd Progress
Cqlstad County
Ealous
Comtesse
Ero Town
Frey
Nidal Arate
Nila
Boss Frey
Baltimore, 3d
Howers
Swain
Charlotte Mee
Hollister
Tia
B. B. Menzies
Wekory
Battlers
All Star
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