Humbert Trial Ends with Guilty Verdict in Paris Swindle Case
One of France’s great criminal trials concluded with Therese Humbert, Frederick Humbert, Romaine D Aurignac, and Emile D Aurignac found guilty on forgery and swindling charges connected to the Crawford Millions. Therese and Frederick Humbert sentenced to five years and fines. Romaine and Emile to three and two years respectively. The jury noted extenuating circumstances.
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Paris
France
Therese
Frederick Humbert
Romaine
Emile d’Aurignac
Emilie d Aurignac
Ro Maine d’Aurignac
Romaine d’Aurignac
Therese Humbert
Floquet
Maitre Labor
Regnier
Crawford
Prince Bismerck
Marshal Bazaine
Metz
Spec
Eerese
Frederick Huntert
Therese Mbert
Frederick
Maitre Labori
Humbert
United States
Mme. Humbert
Advocate Hesse
Romaine D' Aurignac
Mme
Hum
M. Patenotre
Madrid
M. Hesue
Crawforde
M. Crawford
Craw- T
Madame Hi
M. Valle
Madame Humbert
Prince Bismarck
M. Humbert
Emil D'Aurignac
Emile Daurigniac
Romaine Daurigniac
Bismrack
Bagzgaine
Sedan
Bazaine
Agnier
England
Salisbury the Dead Leader and Expansionist Premier
The obituary recounts Lord Salisbury's role in 19th century British diplomacy and politics. It details his early influence on Eastern policy, his four terms as prime minister, leadership of a growing empire, and his personal traits. It notes his clashes over Irish home rule, long service, and eventual resignation.
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Arnold Kemball
Constantinople
Grand Council
Mus Mens
Midhat Pasha
Lord Salisbury
England
Earl of Derby
Earl of Beaconsfield
Great Britain
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Commons
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Ladstone
House of Lords
Earl Rosebery
Lord Lansdowne
Queen Victoria
Edward
Hatfield House
Ireland
da P
The Third Marquis of Salisbury and Hatfield House
A historical sketch of Lord Salisbury’s rise from journalist to premier, his Bohemian London life, and the Hatfield Estate. It covers his marriage, fortune, and the house’s storied past from Bishop Ely to Queen Elizabeth, noting its grandeur and later decline in ownership.
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England
Cecils
Salisbury
Cecil Lord Burleigh
Elizabeth
Lord Burleigh
Robert Cecil
Baron of
Lord Salisbury
Robert
Stamford
Quarterly Review
Swift
Junius
London
House of Commons
Hatfield House
Bishop of Ely
Tucchero
Charles 1
Rose
James II
Hatfield
The Owl and the Cops Ghostly Bird Scares West Philadelphia
Patrolmen John Crane and Harry Mooney report a brown speckled owl haunting Forty third and Spruce streets. The bird’s screeching reportedly warned residents of death while birds shot bullets into trees to scare it. Mooney likewise fired, mistaking the owl for a threat, and both officers endured a spooky, near-miss on their beat. Lieutenant Ward is fielding letters from anxious neighbors.
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John Crane
Harry Mooney
Thirtyseventh and
Spruce Streets
Forty-third
John
Mooney
Harry
Ward
Close Ohio county conventions split over gubernatorial race
Cincinnati Aug 22 Ohio county conventions select delegates to the Columbus Democratic State convention with a tight, bitter contest for the gubernatorial nomination between Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson and Springfield’s John L. Zimmerman. Neither has a clear majority or instructed delegates, contests from several counties may decide. Control of credentials, resolutions, rules, and business will shape who secures the nomination and senatorial indorsements, with Johnson seeking domination of the state central committee and Zimmerman's camp pressing for the order of business to favor their slate.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
Johnson
Zimmerman
John Bookwalter
Springgeld
United States
Mark Hanna
Bookwalter
State Central Committee
Committee On
Johnson Wing Dominates County Democratic Conventions
In Cleveland the county Democratic convention swept with Johnson forces naming candidates for state offices and endorsing the 18% and 19 platforms, with Echo M. Heisley chosen permanent chairman. Jefferson county also indorsed Tom L. Johnson for Governor and backed the free silver, home rule, and Johnson taxation planks.
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Steubenville
Jefferson County
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
D. M. Cruber
P. A. Gavin
A Youthful Soldier Johnny Clem of Chickamauga
The New York Tribune notes that only seventy seven officers below general rank who served in the Civil War remain on active duty. Colonel John L. Clem of the quartermaster's department, known as Johnny Shiloh, is the sole exception likely to retire by 1915 if the age limit holds. Clem, famed for facing Confederate lines as a drummer boy turned shooter, earned
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New York Tribune
The
Tribune
John L. Clem
Quartermaster's Department
Lossing
Johnny Clem
Chickamauga
Clem
Johnny Shiloh
Battle of
Shiloh
Shitoh
War Department
Ohio
Third
Ohio Regiment
Twenty-second Michigan
Chattanooga
Littl Johnny
Young Clem
Rosecrans
Department of the Cumberland
Alo
Kate Chase
Justice Chase
Weenie School
Ish
Grant
Military officer Little Johnny receives 1871 rank and later schooling
After the war, Little Johnny was appointed a second lieutenant in the regular army in 1871. He later attended the artillery school at Fortress Monroe for military science instruction and passed a highly successful examination. He is currently on duty in the Department of Texas and will not reach retirement age until August 13, 1916.
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Johnny
Regular Army
Fortress Monroe
Department of Texas
Manicures Decline In Barber Shops Of New York
An illustrated critique argues manicures lose value as patrons push for simple tools and self care. A stiff nailbrush and emery paper are praised for whitening nails, shaping them, and preventing hangnails, while urging men to neglect professional manicures. The piece also touches on political scene irony with a separate lampoon.
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Uae
New York Sun
Ee Pete
The Grass Widow Origin Puzzle in Philology
The Philadelphia Record notes lively debate on the term grass widow origin. Some claim a French root meaning grace widow while others cite old English customs of hanging out a broom when a wife was away, signaling male visitors and a swept house.
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Philadelphia
Kansas legislator purity pledges stir political theater
A Western observer recalls a Kansas lawmaker who sparked a morality push in politics, while a New York Evening Post fragment hints at railroad pass refusals and broader reform chatter. The scene blends anecdote and satire as era figures weigh ethics and influence.
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New York Evening Post
Baker
Kansas
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Richmond
Indianapolis Journal
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Indiana
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Lack, White
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