Witches and Witch Craft in History and Trial Tales
A sweeping survey traces belief in witches across Europe and its collapse with education, detailing royal witch finders in Scotland and England, notable trials such as Elinor Cobham and Margery Gurdmanne, and the shift from torture to skepticism as public opinion turned in the 18th century. It cites James VI, Blackstone, Hale, and Scott, and notes later instances of punishment and confessions amid fear and superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Highland
Lowland
Elizabeth
James
Manry
James VI
Wm. Blackstone
England
Matthew Hale
Addison
Spectator
Germany
France
Erafia
Parker
King James
Enngland
Pescock
Innocent VIII
Henry VII
Edward VI
Jewell
Elinor Cobham
Stirbrough
Duke of
Gloucester
Margery Quidmann
Roger Bolinbroke
Elinor
Bolinbroke
Margery Gurdmanne
Smithfield
Temple Bar
Fleetstreet
St. Paul's
Elinor Duchess of
Amy Robsart
Leicester
Varney
Haddington
George Mackenzie
Walter Scott
Rovs
Sutherland
Frome
Somerset
Mears Abbey
Northampton
Goal
Satan
War Decorations and Victoria Cross Origins
Australia has become a military nation with strong interest in war honors. The five medals shown include the Victoria Cross and others, detailing origins, eligibility, and design. The VC, instituted in 1856, is a small bronze Maltese cross awarded for valor, with notable exceptions to wartime rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
South Africa
V.C
Timothy O’hea
Rifle Brigade
Domville
Quebec
Stageland offers a varied Christmas season in Melbourne
Australia’s first Carroll stage adaptation debuts at Theatre Royal on Christmas Eve under J C Williamson. Cast includes Lilian Digges and Charles Troode with new ballets and costumes. Other venues feature Greed of Gold at Lyceum, Tivoli variety bill, Criterion reopens, and multiple shows at Empire, Queen’s Hall, and Her Majesty’s. Lynx: London success, mixed reviews, American extravaganza market slump noted by William Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Carroll
Theatre Royal
J. C. Williamson
London
H. Saville Clarke
Walter Slaughter
Lilian Digges
Nellis Dent
Charles Troode
Fred. H
Lyceum
Tivol
Richards
Charles Holloway
Criterion
Chas. Arne
Hana
Empire
Montgomery
Queen's Hall
World's Entertainers
Fitzgerald
William Archer
Crown Prince of Greece Arrested for Trespass Bribery Try
Athens Pall Mall Gazette correspondent recounts the Crown Prince of Greece being stopped by two soldiers while shooting on Royal estates at Delkelia. He refused to identify himself, offered a bribe, and was aged back to the police station with charges of trespass and attempted bribery. Two soldiers held him and forced him to reveal his name and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pall Mall Gazette
Greece
Delkelia
Ee Ee Ee
Aeveragee
Lord Salisbury and the public houses debate
A correspondent recalls a political moment when the Prime Minister dismissed the idea that more pubs meant more drunkenness. He argued that quality matters, not quantity, drawing a contrast between thirty bedrooms at one location and ten at Arlington Street, insisting the principle does not hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Jocal
Arlington-street
Prominent Officials and London Postal Statistics Highlight 1901
In the year ending March 1901 the London Post Office moved 3 723 817 000 items including letters postcards and parcels. Lord Cadogan likely to receive promotion in the Upper House upon leaving Dublin Castle. Admiral Hammet born 1849 becomes Mediterranean second in command and Mr Frank Martin, engineer in Afghanistan, for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Cadogan
Dublin Castle
Chelsea
George Dixon
Crosskey
Athletic Institute
Birmingham
Minatet
Hammet
Lord Charles Beresford
Mediterranean
Royal Humane Society
Alice
Sir Henry Bedingfield, Bart
Opera and theatre notes from European scene
The column laments the decline of Mme Albani and Mr Santley as retirement looms for great vocalists. It reports Russian plans for Chinese actors touring St Petersburg Moscow Kleff and Odessa with works including The Golden Lily The Moon and The Protection of the Dragon. It also describes a Bremen society pledging strict seating access during performances and previews a Paris Grand Opera production of Saint Saens and Sardou with Les Marabbes of the fille set during Orange's Roman occupation culminating in a tragic love triangle and a notable chorus. The Royal Danish Theatre plans a London visit led by Betty Henning starring in Ibsen plays Hedda Gabler The Doll's House and more plus a Holberg play in repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Charles W. Mathews
Dicey
R. D'Oyly Carte
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mathews
D'Oyly Carte
Iolanthe
Solomon
Paris
National Portrait Gallery
Sir Arthur
Millais
Royal Academy of Music
Frederick Lehmann
Wilfred Bendall
King Arthur
Macbeth
Peterhof
Mr. Bendall
George H. Lewis
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg
Joseph Barnaby
St Petersburg
Moscow
Kleff
Odessa
St. Saens
Victorien Sardou
Grand Opera
Orange
Henry VIII
France
Les Marbares
Marcomir
Floria
Matho
Salambo
Gustave Larroumet
Figaro
Royal Danish Theatre
London
Betty Henning
Bertin
Lving
Ibsep
Ibsen
Hedda Gabler
Ludwig Holberg
the Moliere of
Denmark
Waggles and Wageies Talk Malaria and Whisky
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs Waggles and Wageies discuss health. The doctor prescribes whisky for malaria chills, prompting a playful vow from Mrs Waggles to quit drinking and Wageies to endure the shakes.
Mr Dooley On Croker And Decency In Politics
Peter Ducas notes Mr Dooley’s take on Croker before Tammany Hall’s defeat. The likable Irish wit mocks corruption and influence, contrasting crookery with decency while reflecting on England and politics, ending with Ducas’s lingering wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Dooley
Croker
Tammany Hall
Forces of Decency
Dooley
England
Jook iv
Cornwall
Tower
London
Jove
Rayfarmers
Peter Ducas
Courtship, Duty and Politics in Odd Victorian Vignettes
A collage of social scenes and remarks from a late era, featuring a doctor and patient dialogue on inquiry, a bold young woman claiming lineage, a minor parade of titled figures, a colorfully eccentric sermon, a lawyer boasting his criminal career, and a President Roosevelt encounter. The piece blends wit, manners, and social hierarchies through brisk, quotable exchanges.
Nervous collapse cured by Clements Tonic says widow
Mrs Frances Starr recalls years of internal illness and nervous debility that left her weak, sleep disturbed, and almost unable to eat. After failing medical treatment she credits Clements Tonic with restoring health, strength, appetite, and happiness, enabling her to resume work and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Starr
Victoria-street North
Duringhurst
Cever
Tonic Ad Claims and Oath Declaration in Darlinghurst
L Francis Starr of Victoria Street North Darlinghurst Sydney swears the attached document, numbering items one to four, is true and consents to its publication with no payment. The text references an oath act in New South Wales and proclaims Clements Toole’s Tonic not a cure all, urging public skepticism toward miracle claims and stating the remedy rests on user testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Francis Starr
Victoria Street
Xorth
Darlinghurst
Sydney
New South Wales
Hines
Clements Toole
Arid
Provbans
Tay
Varius
Clements
Clement
Tovle
Iskee
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Harrison Aineworth
Endor
Burne
Harrison
Aineworth
Robert Burna
Europe
Joan of Arc
Shakspere
Maid of Orleans
Royal Navy
Royal Marines
C.8.c
Maggie Stirling
Manchester and Salford Caledonian Association
Moorehouse
Manchester
Manchester Courier
Charlie
Misa Stirling
Ada Colley
Lillah M‘carthy
Wilson Barrett
Moss Empire
Billie Barlow
Sheffield
G. W. Hunter
Leeds
F. W. Millis
Hull
R. H. Douglas
Glasgow
Blade Murray
Newport
Letty Lind
Lieut
Travia
Nottingham
Lottie Colling
New Cross Empire
the Polakis
Jowell
Tom Wootwell
Frank Latona
Belfast
Joe O'Gorman
Tennygon
O'Gorman
South Shields
Akti
William Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
Jones
Terry's Theatre
Mme. Patti
Albert Whelan
London “Morning Leader
Whelan
Timie
the Empire
Chirgwin
Rutland Barrington
Ichabod Pres
New York
Leader
Oscar Gerard
Santley
Mayse London
Royal Arms
Stageland
Frank Martin
Afghanistan
Ameer
Dominions
Aquin Martin
Martin and Company
Calcutta
Martin
India
Closs
Royal Palace
Boston
Ocabul Arsensal
Edward Lloyd
Mme. Albani
Bremen
Charles
Hilda
Milwaukee
Bernstein
Richmond Fark
Jona
Mr. Janes
Roorevelt
Blank
Roeser
Thiu
Bank
Clements Tonle
Thre
Frederick Penny
J.P
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