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February 16, 1894
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Princess Colonna accuses husband Prince de Galatro Colonna of plotting to steal one of her children as hostage, prompting her sudden departure from France to America; statement released via Mr. J. W. Mackay, Jr. in New York.
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COLONNA'S SCHEME.
The Princess Says He Had Planned to Steal One of Her Children.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13. - Mr. J. W. Mackay, Jr., was seen by an Associated Press representative and said that he was authorized to make public the following statement, which was written and signed by the Princess Colonna:
"I authorize you to state that my sudden decision to leave France and come to America was due solely to a plot which I discovered that Prince de Galatro Colonna, my husband, had formed to steal one of my children from me as a hostage, individuals having been employed by him to that effect, as well as to closely watch my movements."
Mr. Mackay said he had nothing further to say in reference to the matter and that the princess had no plans for the future.
The Princess Says He Had Planned to Steal One of Her Children.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13. - Mr. J. W. Mackay, Jr., was seen by an Associated Press representative and said that he was authorized to make public the following statement, which was written and signed by the Princess Colonna:
"I authorize you to state that my sudden decision to leave France and come to America was due solely to a plot which I discovered that Prince de Galatro Colonna, my husband, had formed to steal one of my children from me as a hostage, individuals having been employed by him to that effect, as well as to closely watch my movements."
Mr. Mackay said he had nothing further to say in reference to the matter and that the princess had no plans for the future.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Family
Betrayal
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Princess Colonna
Child Theft Plot
Prince Colonna
Family Dispute
Royal Scandal
What entities or persons were involved?
Princess Colonna
Prince De Galatro Colonna
Mr. J. W. Mackay, Jr.
Where did it happen?
France, America
Story Details
Key Persons
Princess Colonna
Prince De Galatro Colonna
Mr. J. W. Mackay, Jr.
Location
France, America
Event Date
Feb. 13
Story Details
Princess Colonna discovered her husband Prince de Galatro Colonna's plot to steal one of her children as a hostage and fled to America.