Paris palace of crime lord Baroness de Gordour exposed
Paris police raided the Rue Reuilly residence of Baroness de Gordour uncovering a high end criminal den. A dozen men and a mysterious physician operated a hospital within the palace serving burglary and murder scores. Officers seized a memorandum book detailing past crimes and planned schemes, plus a secret inventory of professional criminals in her network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Sturderers
Darglars Trust
Tee
France
Stolfen
Baroness de Gordone
Folfe St. Clot Palace
Rue Reuilly
Meutenant
Tivy
Baroness de Gordour
Marenen
Law
Paris
United States
New York
Chilage
Marie
Therese Gouden
Folie St. Clot Hospital
Macame
Bil
Hhim
Mount Baker and Mount St Helens Talk of Eruptions Past
The article surveys U S volcanoes from Alaska to Washington and California, noting active and extinct status. It cites Mount St Helens, Mount Baker, Mount Hood, and Mount Shasta with reports of eruptions within memory, while many others remain quiescent. Historic accounts include 1841 42 events and 1843 Baker activity claims, though some researchers doubt the eruptions and attribute to forest fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Lasson's Park
California
Mount Hood
Tess
Mr. Corman
Arnold Hayne
Mount St Helena
Washington
M. W. Gorman
Mount S Helens
Iss
Mount Baker
Clear Gay
Puget Sound
George Gibbs
Offiee
Hudson's Bay Company
Thole
Skagit
Mexico
United States
Columbia
Masha
Frostbite First Aid Advice From Fragments
In frostbite cases never warm air or water near the affected part until natural temperature returns. Keep the area at rest and avoid rubbing. Apply gentle cooling with snow or ice water if available, and seek medical guidance for proper treatment.
Fragmented text review prompts unclear content
The passage presents garbled OCR style text with missing words and random phrases. It appears to reference people and times but lacks discernible events, dates, or concrete details to summarize into a coherent news item.
Decline of Domestic Men and Social Shift Warned
A London essay questions the growing independence of fashionable wives and the decline of the husband’s traditional role. It argues many men drift into wandering or absent duties, while women assume public and social roles. The piece calls for moral restoration of the husband’s proper place and faithfulness to marriage vows.
Good Manners Bring Happiness and Decency
The text argues that good manners are not snobbery but living decently and gaining self respect. Rising for someone entering a room expresses pleasure and attention, a small courtesy that benefits both giver and receiver. It claims kindness and courteous behavior yield earthly happiness greater than self focused acts.
Train wreck near Winnipeg river claims two workers
A wreck on a railway bridge over the Winnipeg river killed Engineer W. John ton of Rat Portage and fireman W. Raat after a coal train slipped at the trestle. The accident followed heavy issues with bridge piers slipping and water levels at the site. Efforts to raise the engine from the lake and assess blame focused on equipment and the bridge, with the company facing ongoing safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine
BP. Re
Seriour
Knott
St Thomas
Fable Authority
Enougi
Winnipeg River
Sven
Tne
Jon Naon Ika
Hat 2
Scotland
Ku Iso
Cire
Johnson
Sager Hutes Mipe
Hypnosis Used Instead of Anesthesia in Dreadful Surgery
A patient in Sten suburb of London underwent limb surgery under hypnosis to avoid chloroform. Dr Aldrich led the trance during the operation as the patient remained conscious, joked with nurses, and gripped a surgeon’s hand while nerves were severed. The procedure completed with the patient awake and later reporting she felt no pain yet expressed relief afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Ena
Aldrich
Sten
London
Hit
Neenee
East St. Louis
Permong
Thieves and Cynic Debate Motives in Pocket Thefts
A dialogue discusses the frequency of arrests for shoplifting and whether culprits are inherently thieves. A Cynic argues character matters less than opportunity, while a Philosopher concedes possible but asks gratitude for a borrowed pen later returned unseen. The scene shifts as a pen is dropped and pocketed during conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toushich
Unknown Fragment Reflects Economic Prospects in Canada
An OCR fragment discusses Canada’s rapid prosperity and expansion prospects over the past year or two, noting the favorable conditions and potential for substantial growth. It emphasizes the positive outlook without clear specifics or dates, reflecting a general provincial or national optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Teaton
Printing career and diplomatic fears in early career notes
The piece traces an editor’s career shift to diplomacy, noting positions from press work to becoming a U.S. consul and secretaryship under McKinley. It compares salaries and expenses of consuls and ambassadors, highlighting wealth accumulation through public service and private savings amid shifting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dias Tovie
Sint
Columbus
Nthia
Gower
McRisley
Canadaa
McNaudry
Teste
McKinley
Lamson
Paris
Hooks
Livera
Sts
St Jar
Canadian Teachers in Transvaal Offered Reengagement Deals
Reports from the last mail indicate Canadian teachers in the Transvaal, including Wilkinson and Miss Matel Venney, have liberal offers from the Education Department. Options include ending after a year with paid passage home or signing a three year contract with possible leave and paid passage, plus a salary around £180 with maintenance. Unclear how many will stay beyond the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renween Wilkinson
Into
Transvaal
Mise Matel Venney
Pete Grboro
Education Department
Colony
Klerksdorp
Sears T
Mitch
Africa
Controversial Debate on Convict Labor and British Policy
A fragmentary passage laments convict labor pay and social policy, contrasting Britain with Germany. It recalls a female detainee challenging a judge, cites delays, and questions historic winners and the empire’s stance on welfare for families of convicts. The piece reflects mid-Victorian attitudes and cross Empire comparisons.
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League For Crime
Geritoee
Daring
Breede
Capelle Thine
Persee
Tarapiernaite
Exbert
Rma
Polwous
Pellime
Rockies
Ieres
Mira de
Toul'Gt
Lemdon
Blain
Teria
Ely
JM. Barrie
Navand
Beth Mericans
Gresshorn
Eamon Casi
Carlton
Prince's
Seite Ord
Achillea
Rome
C.P.R. Catastrophe
Moose Lake
Virsa Katt
The
Az Bet
Ean Ea
Toeme
Obal
Sydney
House of Commons
Henry Chaplin
Balfour
P. RA
Moose ‘Lake
Colanne
Monts
Miagistri
Germany
Bountey
Toronto
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