The Tragic Paddington Case of Hannah Brown
In 1836 London Constable Haines linked Hannah Brown to James Greenacre and Sarah Gale after a trunk bearing her body pieces was found in Paddington. Greenacre and Gale faced trial at Old Bailey with motive of jealousy or robbery. Greenacre confessed and was executed, Gale transported for life.
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Paddington
London
Constable Haines
Sherlock Holmes
Regent’s Canal
John Gay
Hannah Brown
Hannah
Harry Davis
Davis
James Greenacre
Kensington
Haines
Greenacre
Surrey
Thames
Camberwell
Sarah Gale
Old Bailey
Newgate Prison
Coleridge
Brimstone
Ponzi Free Pending Deportation Confronts Old Scandals
New York report recalls Charles Ponzi facing possible deportation after serving a prison term for a $9 million pyramid scheme. Governor Ely denied a state pardon, leaving options to federal appeal or Italy. Ponzi once lived lavishly on investor funds while promising 50 percent profits in 40 days.
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New York
America
Charles Ponzi
John Law
Ely
Massachusetts
Ponzi
United States
Italy
Mussolini
Broadway
Florida
Wall Street
Plymouth
Mass
Myrrh Plant Description in Historical Text
A perennial branching herb about two feet tall with finely divided pubescent leaves and small white flowers. The fruit resembles a large caraway seed an inch long, smooth and strongly ribbed. The plant exudes a sweet aromatic odor. not the true myrrh from Balsamodendron myrrha used in perfumes.
Finland's Wet Lands Shape National Names
Finland lies between Russia and Scandinavia with 60 to 65 percent wetlands including lakes and peat bogs. The term Suomi meaning swamp influenced early exploration and has been adopted as a national name by the country.
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Finland
Russia
Scandinavia
Harpooned Swordfish Dives to Ocean Floor
Captain Frank D Eon returns to Yarmouth with 54 swordfish from George's bank. On the Seretha a swordfish was harpooned and plunged into the seabed burying its weapon to the eyes. The crew hauled the fish after an hour, while a 6 foot turtle weighing about 1000 pounds was sighted on the voyage.
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Yarmouth
Frank D'Eon
George’s Bank
Seretha
Man Fined for Delay in Reporting Jewel Theft
In Denver Justice court Justice Henry Lindsley fined Leo Emery Tritt seventy dollars for guilty knowledge of a felony. He reported the incident to police, but was deemed to have waited too long to name the thief who stole a 3800 dollar platinum diamond brooch from Mrs Barbara Glaze wife of a Colorado dude rancher Kenneth. Verne Caldwell pled guilty to the theft.
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Denver
Leo Emery Tritt
Justice Court
Henry
Lindsley
Barbara Glaze
New York
Colorado
Kenneth and
Verne Caldwell
Two Men Hurt Riding in Rumble Seat in Boston Crash
Albert Hutchins and Paul Brown were riding in a rumble seat when the car hit a bump and they fell out. Hutchins was taken to Hing ham hospital with a concussion and Brown sustained serious injuries.
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Boston
Albert Hutchins
Paul Brown
Hutchins
Hingham Hospital
Brown
Rock kills coyote in Oregon county incident
Medford reports a coyote was killed with a rock by county official R EB Nealon during a roadside encounter. The event underscored rock use as a makeshift weapon in wildlife encounters.
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Medford
Ore
EB. Nealon
Frock Pattern Offers Double Purpose For Full Figures
A sewing pattern 9929 designed for sizes 34 through 46 promises a slim silhouette with an unbelted waist and surplice bodice. Flared sleeves and a contrast collar suit both morning rubbable cottons and afternoon silks. order form asks 15 cents and full name address style number and size to Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
N. Y
Are you still studying political economy
Senator Sorghum replies to a query about studying political economy. He notes that politics and economy are distinct and that economy cannot substitute for liberal campaign expenditures.
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Sorghum
Truth Comes Out About Beryl George’s Gentleman Demeanor
Montreal Star quotes Mabel and others recounting Beryl George’s image as a model gentleman while colleagues find him dull. The exchange highlights public perception and personal impressions in a society culture context.
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Beryl
George
Mabel
Montreal Star
How Far to Washington Hiker and Farmer Exchange
A humorous exchange sees a hiker asking for the distance to Washington. The farmer estimates sixty miles as the crow flies, while the hiker presses for a walking distance with a pack. The dialogue highlights the difference between straight line and real travel distances.
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Washington
Fire Hazard Romance in a Car Scene
A red haired girl enters a car and sits beside a youth. He worries about getting too close while she jokes that green wood never catches fire, implying danger and flirtation in a tense moment.
Road Hog Retorts At Policeman In Traffic Quarrel
A roadside exchange shows the driver and officer clashing over traffic rules. The motorist claims vast ignorance on driving, while the officer counters that ignorance would fill a hospital.
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