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The Captive Schamyl at the Russian Court
Schamyl in Russia. Interview included. Wants to go to Cochetka where Pastrana is displayed.
Julia Pastrana and Her Child
Autopsy and embalming of Pastrana and child by J. Sokolov
Miss Julia Pastrana, the Nondescript
Pastrana performed with Circus Renz in Berlin; Pesth, Hungary; and Vienna.
Theodore Lent--Auctioneer
Auction at 495 Broadway. List of furniture to be sold.
For Sale
Sale of furniture in house on Mercer Street (column 4)
An Alleged False Pretence
Lent arrested on complaint from Bertha Juratreke who rented 74 Mercer Street from Lent. She said he rented the property to her for 2 years--however D. H. Haight was the actual owner of the property and Lent did not have his authority to rent it.
Indictment of Theodore Lent for Leasing a House to Be Used as a House of Ill Fame
Lent rented property to Sarah Burke who used it as a house of prostitution. The neighbors complained.
In the Matter of False Pretences against Theodore Lent
Follow up to story about Lent leasing to Juratreke reveals that she used the house as a brothel. D. Henry Haight, the owner of the property, gave affidavit that Lent did not have the right to rent the property. (column 5)
Embezzlement
Lent arrested for embezzling $100 from employer, Theodore Hatfield. Lent had been Hatfield's clerk but was discharged. He continued to collect money from Hatfield's client after being terminated.
Charge of Forgery and False Pretences
Lent accused of offering note in the name of Theodore Hatfield to pay for a watch. He also used the name James Lentell when he signed the note over to the Christian Pfieffer. (column 6)