Posting Poison and a Poisoned Family Mystery
An Italian postal poison plot allegedly used to kill a family. A box of sweets sent from Naples to Dr Vitalo’s wife caused convulsions in the two children, one dying. Investigations trace the parcel to hotel rooms and a confectioner, with Giovanni Pastorini, a chemist from Olevano, named as the suspect. Pastorini and his son are jailed in Naples awaiting trial.
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Vitalo
Arma
Muzio Mattace
Salerno
Naples
Luigi
Giovanni Pastorini
Olevano
New York
Pastorio
Grace Darling Medal Sells At Auction In London
The Glasgow Humane Society medal honoring Grace Darling and her rescue of the Forfarshire wreck was auctioned at Messrs. Puttick and Simpson in Leicester Square for 8.00. The inscription praises her brave conduct saving lives alongside her father.
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Grace Darling
Glasgow Humane Society
Simpson
Leicester Square
Ately
Darebire
Unusual breach of promise case in London court
A 60 year old man and a much younger Jewish widow faced a breach of promise case in the King s Bench Division. Walter Lazarus Phillipe sued Flora Goodman claiming damages after a long courtship and engagements that culminated in a planned marriage. The jury found for the plaintiff temporarily, but judgment favored the defendant with costs and a court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Bench
Supreme Court
London
Walter Lazarus Phillipe
Brandexbury Villas
Kilburn
Flora Goodman
Sutherland-avenue
Justice Darling
Wardell
K.C
Marriage Commission Case Sparks Laughter in Court
A trial over a commission for introducing a marriage degenerated into farce as testimonies referenced purchases of underwear and jokes about engagement. Mrs Goodman defended against alleged misconduct while the jury considered the role of Cupid and common sense in a Bennet street matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Davis
Shearman
Goodman
Marks
Stu
Roosevelt Boxing at White House Highlighted by Visitors
A New York paper claims President Roosevelt has regularly sparred at the White House during a winter of economic unrest. The account describes a propitious scene in the library where Roosevelt faced guests including Danavan, the Minnesota minister, and Moker Monovan, as a deputation of political friends observed a demonstration of boxing skills and resilience.
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Roosevelt
New York
London
Han
White House
Elf Merance
Treas Wan
Denoven
Smilie
Iverve
Moker
Monovan
Rangevell
Gable
Himelf
Ehawres Witt
Hue Aciloo
Kaiser's Son in Paris Arrives Amid Franco-German Tension
Prince Bitel Frederick, heir to the German Emperor William I, arrived in Paris with a Lisbon escort on February 10. His presence followed rumors of a wartime visit and aimed to ease Franco-German strains. An official reception included a guard detail and a crowd in Paris.
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Prince Bitel Frederick, Arcond
Peror
William of
Werwany
la Parin
Lisbon
Portugal
Berlin
Royal House of
Prussia
Wiltiasy
Paris
Prinee
France
Germany
Tojuce Hite
Maasuin Ant
Naysleon
Oldest member presides at Treprd Varling session
An aged member, Mt Porquet, 92 years, presided over the Treprd Varling present session. Despite frail health, he was carried in a bath chair to the presidential seat, maintaining dignity as the elder statesman.
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Prement Fayon
Mt Poriquet
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Lochiel
Henry Maslin
Childers
Isis
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ING News
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Herene Bay
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Self
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Paddington
Bougin
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Phillips
MR. Roosevelt
Deputations
Kaiser's Son
Mesa
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