MODERN SHYLOCK.
A REMARKABLE SUIT.
WOMEN CLAIMED AS CHATTELS
BY CABLE—PREBB ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT
mu t> LONDON, Aug. 31. Ihe Budapest correspondent of the Pw! y states that fifteen beautitul Circassian women, forming the harem of Prince Hamil, will be the centre of interest of a rema.rka.ble suit to be heard next week. A Polish money-lender, Abrahamovitcli, claims their confiscation in payment of money lent, as under Turkish law women are merely chattels and liable. 1 to distraint tor debt.
a The Pr ince arrived at Budapest with his harem and iretinue of servants six months ago, and spent money lavishly. Ultimately he was unable to pay his bills and pledged all his belongings with Abrahamoyitch. Finally nothing was left hut fifteen wives.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 2 September 1924, Page 5
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