The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon I: the Report of our Secret Commission

The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon I: the Report of our Secret Commission

INTRODUCTION In ancient times, if we may believe the myths of Hellas, Athens, after a disastrous campaign, was compelled by her conqueror to send once every nine years a tribute to Crete of seven youths and seven maidens. The doomed fourteen, who were selected by lot amid the lamentations of the citizens, returned no more….

Murder and Mutilation

Murder and Mutilation

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6751, 7 July 1883, Page 2 (Supplement) At the Stafford assizes Thomas Mayos andMary Elizabeth Mayos, his wife, were in-dicted for the wilful murder of a daughter ofthe former by a previous marriage. The manis a gardener. 42 years of age, whilst thewoman’s age given as 30, though sheappeared…

Mysterious Double Murder in Shropshire.

Mysterious Double Murder in Shropshire.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2665, 9 April 1883, Page 3 Wellington, Saturday night.—Whilsta gasman named Joseph Bates, employedat Apley Castle, near Wellington, Salop,was looking for ducks’ eggs on Fridayafternoon by the side of a large pool infront of the mansion, his attention wasdrawn by his dog to a bundle in thewater. Upon taking it…