Swindlers Powder Horn and Little Tom in Gold Circle Case
The article recounts Powder Horn and Little Tom’s 19th century swindle against the Knights of the Golden Circle. Powder Horn is convicted of swindling and sentenced to twenty years in a West Virginia penitentiary, while Little Tom narrowly avoids imprisonment. Evidence shows plans to murder a government agent and dispose of his body in the Mississippi River.
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Paris
Notice of Final Settlement in the Bartlow Estate
State of Illinois Clark County ss estate of William Bartlow deceased heirs and distributees warned that January 3 1910 the executor will file a final report with Clark County Court in Marshall Illinois and ask to be discharged from all duties and responsibilities in the administration of the estate. William R Bartlow Executor Golden Scholfield Attorneys 49-2
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French Trials And Others Peculiarities Of Temperament
The piece contrasts French criminal trials with American and English practice. It notes French courts require the prisoner to testify, allow vigorous cross examination and open rhetorical clashes among judge, prisoner, and counsel, creating dramatic vivacity but perceived as lacking dignity by those trained in English common law.
Differences in trial procedures across Paris London and New York
The text contrasts English American and French legal norms. It notes that in England and the United States the accused is presumed innocent and must be punished only if proven guilty, while France emphasizes defending society from crime and places the burden on the accused to prove innocence. It also suggests jurors may feel sympathy for the harassed prisoner.
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Paris
London
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The Religion of The Past and an Atlantic Obituary
The piece contrasts old religious accretions with judging by results and recalls superstitions shaping worship. It includes an Atlantic obituary noting Stella Jeffers born 1905 died 1909, with family tributes and a funeral led by Rev John Craig, closing with a hopeful eternity message.
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