Conan Doyle's Holmes Aids Edalji Justice Case
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle aided George Edalji, wrongly accused in 1900s Great Wyrley cattle slashing cases. Doyle used Holmes style deduction to show Edalji's innocence, prompting political pressure and a pardon after three years. The affair raised questions about justice and anti minority prejudice in Victorian Britain.
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Arthur Couhe Boyle
Sherlock Holmes
Elenth
Faney
Sherlock Holmex
Jonner
William Gillette
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
England
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Sherlock Hales
Duke Etreet
Lear
Great Wyrley
Staffordshire
George Edalji
Arthur Conan Doyle
Edalyl
Ealgrit
Woody Wolverhamton
Holmes
Sh Arthur
Boswell
Dr. Watson
Edalst
Edalji
Sir Arthur
Herbert Gladstone
Wyrley
Lasher
Wolverhamton
Sir Arthur Hay
Dr Watson
Sherlock Haines
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Bailey
Creat Worley
Studenes
Vadman
A. Conan Doyle
Mulai Hafid Proclaimed in Morocco as Conflict Rumors Rise
The article reports Aug 1 proclamation of Mulai Hafid as sultan in Morocco amid taxes and prison releases. It notes French interference and a call to abdicate, with arms surrender urged in Maragon. Also covers the Richmond Blackfriars swim where Jarvis won in 24 minutes 614 seconds and mentions Mina Smith’s notable performance.
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Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Avdel Ante
Mulai Kafir
Maragon
Richmond Blackfriars
Jarvis
Dooms
Holland
Maas
Belgium
Jarvia
Lilian Smith
Cruelty of Cuts in a Hamlet Tale from Old Theatres
Actors recount the harshest stage misfortunes including a legend about Edwin Booth and Irving as a note from Mrs Irving reveals her wishes for the next Hamlet. The tale centers on the dramatic tension between star actors and a wife’s demand affecting a performance.
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Enery
Edwin Booth
Son
Irving Heeane
Booth
Irvine
Irving
Mra Irving
Edwin Rott
Lawrence Iil
Busan
Hamlet
Footprints and Tracks Explain a Family Dispute
A father delivers a moral peroration about leaving footprints in life while a son rebukes the idea with the claim of leaving tracks from his 90 horsepower racer. The exchange ends with a confession of misdeed and a note on conscience.
An Eventful Day Recalls a Lengthy Day of Calls
A reader recalls the longest day of the year just passed marked by a morning and afternoon call session. Details of the exact date are unclear but the memory centers on a unusually long day of communication.
Tasmanian Aborigine Skeletons and The Last Of The Race
An icarus era report describes Tasmanian aborigines seen by a visitor named Tasman. It notes a lone elder about seventy with bones on display and contrasts white intrusion with the native way of life. The piece reflects on the race’s extinction and a late discovery on the island.
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Tasman
Khan 06
National Museum
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