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Courts & crime, 1913

1,777 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 65 of 89

Sentenced to Death. Hermidale Tragedy

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 9

The trial of Ernest Albert Bradley for the murder of Mary Jane Bradley, at Hermidale, on April 9 last, was continued at Dubbo before Mr. Justice Pring…

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Irish Railway Accident. Employees Charged. London, Monday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 3

Neil Fullerton, engine-driver, and William Doherty, fireman, were charged with driving the train at an excessive speed on the occasion of the recent Strabane accident…

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New York Murder. Schmidt's Character Unfolding

Singleton Argus · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 1

New York, Wednesday.—In regard to the case of Hans Schmidt, who is chare, ed with the murder of Anna Aumaller, the discovery of a counterfeiters' den…

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Supposed Murder. Woman Detained on Suspicion

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 5

Frederick Henry Stephens, who was boarding at Wright-street, Adelaide, was found dead in a paddock in Ebor avenue, West Adelaide, shortly before 2 o'clock on…

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Women Police on Duty. Public Affection

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 10

Amusing scenes were witnessed in Chicago when ten women who have recently been temporarily appointed as members of the police force began their duties…

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The Spanish Murder. the Jalon Trial. Madrid. Sept. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 6

The trial of Captain Sanchez and his daughter Luisa, on a charge of murdering M. Jalon, a wealthy man, was continued yesterday…

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New York Murder. Schmidt's Character Unfolding. New York, Sept. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 6

In regard to the case of Hans Schmidt. who is charged with the murder of Anna Aumaller, the discovery of a counterfeiters' den which was operated by Schmidt and…

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The Man with Purple Hands. Police Powder Trap

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 11

Charged in London on remand with sending a threatening letter demanding from Lord Rothschild £30,400. Reinrich Kremerskothen, a German, twenty years old, was…

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Early Closing at 1 a.m. New York Police and Evening Dress Supper Parties

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 7

The police resorted to Cssack-like methods recently (says the New York correspondent of the London "Mail") to enforce the mayor's order for the closing of restaurants…

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Husband Runs Amok. Shoots Three People Near Court. Kills Would-be Captor

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 5

Rushing from the court of Lowestoft, where his wife had obtained a separation order from him, Louis Thain overtook the woman who a few minutes ago had secured…

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The Stolen Necklace. Pearls in Court. Astonishment of Experts. London. Sept. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 5

The production of the necklace in court caused a sensation. The largest pearls were half an inch in diameter, and their texture, delicacy of flame, and brilliance of lustre…

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Double Marriage Sequel. Dramatic Episode in Will Suit. "Dead" Husband in Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 September 1913 · page 9

An action in which a sister to contesting a brother's will and which presents other remarkable features was partly heard in London recently in the probate division by…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, September 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 2

The bench at the West Maitland police court this morning was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. STEALING FROM A MOTOR CAR…

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Alleged Murder. Woman Poisoned

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 5

In the Police Court, Forbes, before Mr. Jamieson, P.M., Henry pepper, a young man, was charged with murdering Etheline Sloan, 27, by administering poison, on…

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Penalty of Murder Brisbane, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 5

Ernest Austin was executed in Brisbane Gaol for the murder of Ivy Mitchell. The condemned man admitted the justice of his punishment, but said he did not know what…

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A Jockey's Crime. Murder Through Jealousy. Brussels, Sept. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 5

The owner of a racing stable engaged a jockey named Hendye, and the next day discharged another named Brown. The latter waited for Hendye behind a clump of trees,…

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North Sydney Sensation Attempted Murder and Suicide. Sydney, Monday afternoon

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 5

A sensational occurrence took place at Bay-road, North Sydney, early this morning, and as a result a well-known business man, Mr. William John McKye Woodruff,…

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The Stolen Necklace. Accused in Court. Quadranstein's Story. London, Sept. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 September 1913 · page 5

The hearing of the charge against the four men accused of being concerned in the robbery of the famous Meyer pearl necklace was resumed on Saturday at Bow-street…

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West Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 4

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning, was occupied by Mr. N. Byrne. J.P. Edward Rooke was charged with having, at West Maitland, taken…

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East Maitland Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 4

At the East Maitland Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. W. Blisset and W. B. Pryor. Js.P., Patrick Kelly was fined 10/ for drunkenness, and £2 for…

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