Betrayal of a Great Russian Spy in London
A London document reveals the indictment against M. Lopakhin, former head of the Wassian police, tied to a spy network and a reactionary plot. Azef, a double agent, supplied information that thwarted czarist targets. Lopakhin’s plea for protection from Stolypin is noted, while Azef’s fate remains unresolved.
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M. Lopakhis
Wassian Polles
Tergorint
Azeff
M. Lopukhin
Russia
Who Czar
Gilemma
M. Stolypia
Azat
St. Petersburg
BE. Lopukhia
M M Lopukhia
Right of Abuse and Workhouse Meals Aged Disputes
A Merlin telegram from April 12 reports the Kantmannagericht ruled that an employer’s use of the term Schafskopf does not constitute defamation under German law. Jurists said an employee may quit without notice if the term is actionable would affect social life. At St Thomas Workhouse in Lymushire, Guardians abandoned meals after fish dislike led many inmates to refuse dinner.
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John
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Weltey
Would-Be Suicide Note Shocks Magistrate Court
John Reynolds, 28, Coventry shop assistant, attempted suicide by taking a poison named Inutanun. Found by a constable in a flat in Grosvenor Crescent, Lannon, he spoke of life’s woes and readiness to die. Magistrate Mr Plowden discharged him on condition he does not reoffend.
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Lopushin
Russia
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Waidorf
Azefl
Voltoe
Revolu Honary
Lopakhin
Agof
Ife
Revalu
Inutanun
Grosvenor Crescent
Lannon
Reid
Maryinbone Folica Court
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Plowden
Ge Setter
John Reynolds
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Reckless Horseman at Wimbledon Common Court
Andre Duhamel, a 22 year old French clerk, faced Wimbledon Police Court on April 12 for riding a horse across Wimbledon Common and leaping over seats occupied by two ladies and a child. Witnesses described the horse as trembling while Duhamel claimed rules differed for Wimbledon. The bench imposed a fine, noting his foreign status and lack of horse handling experience.
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Andre Duhamel
West Hill
Wandsworth
Duhamel
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Hughes
Assa
Recent Crime Report Warns of Widespread Swindles
An English newspaper columns describe persistent scams despite 1900 acts. It details railway and street frauds, fake employment agencies, cheque swindles, and ingenious ruses at hotels and stations. Taxing examples include coded money transfers, false business deals, and detectives exposing impostors.
African escape convict walks six months to London
John Creswick aac 40 was charged at Bow Street with stealing an April warrant. The case describes his six month trek from Rhodesia to Britain while on the run, wearing leg irons and disguises, eventually arriving in London after crossing from the Congo Free State. A warrant was issued for his capture.
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Local Inhabitant Question Sparks Kooky Pond Inquiry
A fragment from The Sportsman quotes a local asking about fishing in a pond and another resident responding with unclear, humorous garbled dialogue. The snippet hints at a small community exchange rather than a formal report.
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Easter witches observed in Swadwa during Holy Week
Strange observances mark Easter in Swadwa with pre Christian survivals. Witches are said to gather for unholy rites from Thursday night through Saturday, prompting precautions such as guarding hay forks and marking cattle sheds with crosses. A blaze of sunlight on Easter Sunday is believed to harm witches.
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Swadwa
Pirates and Naval Skirmish Near Cape Carisford Report
A Spanish liner attack draws allied warships into action near Cape Carisford. Captain Kay and crew repel boarders as a convoy's defense, with heavy casualties and indemnity demands shaping diplomatic tensions.
Viennese Babies and Skating Ant Timatre
Fragmented OCR text describes a Vienna scene with young children and a skating rink incident. A vising writer notes a baby being moved, glasses seized, a fall near the edge, and mothers praised for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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