The life of Henry N. Demenil was described in an online post, “The Complex Life of Dr. Henry Nicholas DeMenil,” published on the website of the demenil.org. See https://www.demenil.org/newsletters. This article informs us that Henry N. Demenil had two wives: Matilda Cornet DeMenil whom he married in August 1911, when Henry N. Demenil was 31 and Matilda was 17 years older than him. Matilda was financially independent as she had a trust from her father to support her living. They divorced in September 1920.
One month after the divorce, he married in October 1920 to his second wife was Edna Haley in Hillsboro, Missouri. They had three children: Lorraine (b. 1920), Eleanor (b. 1922), and Richard (b. 1924). The youngest was born a few months before Henry N. Demenil died. This son was later killed in 1944 in action in Italy.
This biography of Henry N. Demenil did not talk about his mother, Lillian May Robert, nor his trial over the killing of the Tibetan monk.
1876
Lebbeaus R. Wilfley’s Birth
法官出生
Wilfley was born in a city about an hour by driving from St. Louis.
January 13, 1876
Parents Married
父母婚礼
DeMenil-Robert: Marriage of a St. Louis Lawyer to a St. Paul Belle
On the 13th inst., in St. Paul, Minn, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Ireland, Alexander N. DeMenil, Esq., of St. Louis, was united in marriage to Miss Lillian May Robert, of St. Paul.
As a social event, this marriage was one calculated to excite great interest in the metropolis of the Northwest; the family of the bride being one of the wealthiest and best known in the State. Laying aside the fact the young lady herself is one of the fairest and sweetest belles that ever reigned in the Northern realms, and the groom a gentleman of fine literary attainments, good legal ability and considerable wealth. Hence, when the bridal cortege reached the cathedral, at 10 1/2 o’clock, not an inch of available space remained unoccupied within its spacious portals, the crowd extending to the galleries, the organ loft, and to the sidewalks in front of the church.
The church itself was beautifully decorated with flowers and evergreens. Daylight was excluded, and a hundred tapers blazed from the altar as the organ pealed out a wedding march and the bridal party moved up the aisle. First came Miss Hattie Bell, of St. Paul, and Mr. M. J. Sullivan, of St. Louis; Miss Clara Bell, of St. Paul, and Mr. Jefferson L. Mellon, of St. Louis; Miss Stella Larpenteur, of St. Paul, and Mr. John Kern, of St. Louis; Miss Teresa Larpenteur, of St. Paul, and Mr. F. F. Espenschied, of St. Louis. Then followed Mrs. Lewis Robert on the arm of the bridegroom, and the bride on the arm of her uncle, Mr. Nelson Robert. The procession advanced to the foot of the altar, where sat Right Rev. Bishop Ireland, clad in full Episcopal robes, supported on the right by the very Rev. Father Ravoux, and one the left by the Rev. Father O’Gorman.
Miss Robert and Mr. DeMenil took their places in front of the altar, while the bridesmaids and groomsmen ranged themselves to the right and left in a semicircle. THe Bishop then read the marriage ritual, and in a few minutes hands were joined in bonds which only death can dissolve.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bridal party stepped back to prie-dieu chairs which had been provided, there remaining during the mass which followed. The newly wedded pair knelt beneath an arch of evergreens, from which depended an immense floral bell of rare design.
From the church the party proceeded in magnificent covered sleighs to the residence of the bridge’s mother, where a wedding reception was given by that lady. A string-band was in attendance, and discoursed music during the reception and the elegant wedding repast, which followed.
The bridal presents were many and costly, but in deference to the wishes of the family, no description of them can be given here.
The following is a partial description of the costumes of the bridal party:
The bride wore a dress of white brocade satin, trimmed with crepe lisee and point lace; satin sash embroidered with white silk and silk tassel-fringe; flowers-snowdrops. Lillies of the valley and orange-blossoms; filsk illusion veil, with crown of tube-roses and orange blossoms; embroidered white satin fan, set with pearls; diamond ornaments.
Miss Battie Bell, white tarlatan; silk waist, trimmed with pink sprays; tulle veil, looped with flowers; pearl ornament.
Miss Clara Bell, white tarlatan; silk waist, trimmed with scarlet verbenas, violets and ivy leaves; diamond ornaments.
Miss Teresa Larpenteur, white tarlatan; silk waist, trimmed with silk cords, scarlet flowers and lily sprays; tulle veil, with coronet of flowers; pearl ornaments.
Miss Stella Larpenteur, white tarlatan; silk waist, trimmed with white silk cords and blue-bells and lily sprays; tulle veil, with coronet of flowers; diamond ornaments.
The wedding was one of the grandest affairs of the kind ever witnessed in St. Paul.
Source: “DeMenil-Robert: Marriage of a St. Louis Lawyer to a St. Paul Belle,” St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat, January 23, 1876, p. 7.
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德门内的父母门当户对，郎才女貌。
September 25, 1879
William Nicolas DeMenil, older brother of Henry N. DeMenil, died at age 17 months and 16 days.
母亲离家
Died.
De Menil- On Thursday, at 10:30 p.m., William Nicolas De Menil, aged 17 months and 16 days, only child of Alexander N. and Lillian M. De Menil.
Funeral from the family residence on Second Carondelet avenue and Cherokee street to-morrow morning, at 10 o’clock.
Source: “Died,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, September 26, 1879, p. 4.
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1881
Lillian De Menil Left
母亲离家
Henry N. DeMenil’s mother Lillian packed her clothes and left the DeMenil mansion. She later returned to her parents’ home in St. Paul.
德门内母亲离家。后来她回到自己父母在St. Paul家中。
April 9, 1882
Henry N. DeMenil’s Father Sued for Divorce
父母离婚
The divorce doings in the circuit court this week have also been prolific of scandals. Alexander N. de Menil, the poetic councilman and prospective candidate for mayor, figured in the chroniques scandaleuses. De Menil was married to his wife, Lillian May, in 1876 She was one of the belles of St. Paul, and the wedding was written up in the society column of the papers.
Now, after five years of wedded bliss, Mr. De Menil has sued for a divorce. Mrs. De Menil at first entered her appearance in the suit, and expressed a determination to fight the case. The gossips were looking forward to a delectable dish of domestic scandal. But better council prevailed, and Mrs. De Menil withdrew her plea. The councilman entered desertion as a reason for divorce, and the court acquiescing a severance a inculo matrimonii was granted, and there was no washing of dirty linen.
Source: “St. Louis Spice,” The Kansas City Times, April 9, 1882, p. 10.
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May 31, 1882
Court hearing for the Divorce
起诉离婚庭审
Curious Conduct: The Wife of Councilman De Menil Abandons Husband and Child-Divorce
Shortly after one o’clock today Judge Thayer called up the divorce case of Alexander N. De Menil against Lillian May De Menil. This case, it will be remembered, was filed in March last. The plaintiff, a member of the council, was represented by Judge John M. Krum. The hearing was by default, Mrs. De Menil putting in no defense. The husband took the stand and testified that he was married at St. Paul in 1876 to Miss Lillian May Robert, a young lady of 19, born of wealthy parents and surrounded with every comfort and luxury. They came to St. Louis and took up their residence with Mr. De Menil’s father, occupying the upper floors of the De Menil mansion on Second Carondelet avenue and Cherokee street. The husband testified that his young wife was furnished with every comfort, and her surroundings were those of refinement and taste. ON the 28th of January 1881, Mrs. De Menil packed her clothes and removed to Carondelet. A few days later she left the city entirely and took up her abode with her mamma in St. Paul. She abandoned her husband and their surviving child, Henry, a little boy of thirteen months, never intending to return. Mr. De Menil said that he could give no reason for it. He studied his wife’s happiness in every way. She had a nurse for the children, and other female help was amply provided. Mrs. De Menil was constantly pining to go to her old home in St. Paul, and she left her husband once before to spend a considerable time during the summer at St. Paul. In that instance she returned to St. Louis after prolonged absence. She was not satisfied with her home in St. Louis, and prior to abandoning her child and husband complained of the cares of a household and family. During her girlhood she had been much petted at home. Mr. J. Sullivan, a friend of the family, was called to testify concerning Mr. De Menil’s treatment of his wife. He was present at the marriage, and had visited the young couple frequently at teh De Menil mansion. He thought that Mrs. De Menil was very comfortably provided for, and her husband appeared to do everything to make her happy.
The deposition of N. De Menil, father-in-law, was read, as his sickness prevented his attendance in court. He testified that there were four children born of his son’s marriage, Annie and Willie died. Henry, who was abandoned by his mother, was a healthy child. He was cared for by the father after Mrs. De Menil left St. Louis. There was another child born in St. Paul after Mrs. De Menil abandoned her husband (who gave birth to this child?). The witness undertook to remonstrate with his daughter-in-law, when he discovered that she was making rpeparations to leave. She told him that it was no business of his. He knew of no good reason for the abandonment.
The court thought that abandonment had been clearly established by the evidence, and at once granted the husband a decree.
Source: “Curious Conduct: The Wife of Councilman De Menil Abandons Husband and Child-Divorce,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 31, 1882, p. 2.
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June 1, 1882
St. Louis Globe-Democrat report on the divorce
本地报纸对离婚案的报道
The De Menil Divorce Case
Mr. Alexander N. De Menil was granted a decree of divorce yesterday from his wife, Lillian May, on the ground of desertion. in 1876 Mr. De Menil was married in St. Paul, Minn., to Miss Lillian May Robert, a rich and aristocratic young lady of 19 summers. The press contained lengthy accounts of the marriage. After the honeymoon they came to St. Louis and took up their residence with Mr. De Menil’s father, Second Carondelet avenue and Cherokee street. They xxx until January 28, 1881, when Mrs. De Menil deserted her husband and went to St. Paul, where she has since resided. Four children were born of the union, the first-born of whom was accidentally burned and died. Another died since, and a third, a boy named Henry, only 13 months old, she left with her husband when he abandoned him. There was another born in St. Paul since the abandonment.
Mr. De Menil testified to these facts, and also that he furnished his wife with every comfort, and her surroundings were those of refinement and taste. He said that he studied his wife’s happiness in every way. She had a nurse for the children and other help to do the household work. She was constantly longing to go home to St. Paul, and was not at all satisfied with her home in St. Louis. She left her husband once before, and spent a considerable time in St. Paul before she returned.
Mr. M. J. Sullivan, who was present at the marriage, and who was afrequent visitor at the De Menil Mansion, testifeid that Mrs. De Menil was very comfortably provided for, and that Mr. De Menil did everything to make her happy.
The testimony of Mr. N. De Menil, Mrs. De Menil’s father-in-law, was read. He undertook to remonstrate with his daughter-in-law when she was preparing to leave, and she told him that it was no business of his. He knew of no good reason for the abandonment.
The Court granted the decree with custody of the children.
Source: “The De Menil Divorce Case,” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 1, 1882, p. 12.
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1892
Lillian filed motion for custody
母亲起诉请求变更抚养权，败诉
Henry N. DeMenil’s mother filed a motion to seek custody of Henry N. DeMenil. Judge Thayer ruled to deny her request.
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January 14, 1906
Secretary Hay requested that the Senate consider creating an American Branch Court in China and Korea
讨论建立美国驻华法院
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
Source: “Bits of News,” Stevens Point Daily Journal (Wisconsin), No. 2865, p. 2, January 14, 1905.
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June 27, 1906
Walla Walla Evening Statesman reporting that the Senate passed the Bill to create the US Court for China
美国国会决定在中国上海成立美国驻华法院
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
Source: Walla Walla Statesman, June 27, 1906, p.1.
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June 29, 1906
Bill passed to allocate $20,500 to create the US Court for China
美国驻华法院预算
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
Source: “Two Bills Passed,” The Evening Star, June 29, 1906, p. 11.
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July 2, 1906
Charles Denby comments on the importance of the US Court for China
Charles Denby 对美国驻华法院的评论
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
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Source: “United States Court for China,” The Report Daily Journal, July 2, 1907, p. 4
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July 5, 1906
Lebbeaus R. Wilfley appointed Judge of the US Court for China
Charles Denby 对美国驻华法院的评论
His annual salary is $10,000. He also has a liberal allowance for travel. This court was created because Secretary of State Elihu Root wanted to correct “many of the abuses which have grown up in the administration of justice in the Orient through the consular courts.”
Source: “At Salary of $10,000, L. R. Wilfley appointed Judge of the U. S. Court in China,” Lowell Courier-Citizen, July 5, 1906, p. 8.
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November 20, 1906
L. R. Wilfley Sailed from San Francisco to take post in Shanghai
Wilfley 从旧金山乘船去上海任职
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
Source: “Terse Telegrams，” Connersville Evening News, October 29, 1906, p. 4
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January 18, 1907
L. R. Wilfley’s trial of S. R. Price
U. S. v. S. R. Price trial in the US Court for China
S. R. Price was a lawyer.
Source: U. S. v. S. R. Price, The North China Herald, January 25, 1907, pp. 187-188.
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March , 1907
US Congress confirms $7000 for the US Court for China, $5000 for the court library, and $1800 to hire a stenographer.
U. S. v. S. R. Price trial in the US Court for China
Operating budget for the US Court for China after the first term.
Source: The North China Herald, March 22, 1907， p. 604.
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May 30, 1907
Henry N. DeMenil shot a Tibetan monk to death in Yunnan, China
德门内在中国云南省阿墩子附近的纳姑村枪杀了藏族喇嘛补更弄
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
For archives on this killing event, see Henry N. DeMenil’s diary quoted in the trial in the US Court for China, as well as quoted in Judge Lebbeaus R. Wilfley’s judgement on December 1, 1907; his story A West China Adventure published in the Shanghai Mercury and Celestial Empire.
Source: The North China Herald; Shanghai Mercury; Celestial Empire;
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October 26, 1907
Shanghai Mercury published Henry N. Demenil’s Account of the Killing
《文汇报》上刊登的德门内口述的版本。
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
德门内的父母门当户对，郎才女貌。
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October 26, 1907
Boston Evening Transcript report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
To Be Tried for Killing Tibetan
Shanghai, Oct. 26- An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Tibetan soldier. Demenil, who has been travelling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport, and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier.
Source: “To Be Tried for Killing Tibetan,” Boston Evening Transcript, October 26, 1907, p. 2.
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October 26, 1907
The Morning News report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
HIS TRIAL IN CHINA: American Must Answer For Thibetan Soldier’s Murder
SHANGHAI. Oct. 25-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Thibetan soldier.
Demenil, who has been travelling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Thibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Thibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Thibetan soldier.
He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “His Trial in China: American Must Answer for Thibetan Soldier’s Murder,” The Morning News, October 26, 1907, p. 1.
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October 26, 1907
Richmond Times-Dispatch report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
Try American in China: Man Named Demenil Charged With Killing Tibetan Soldier
SHANGHAI. Oct. 25-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Tibetan soldier.
Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back.
Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier. He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “Try American in China: Man Named Demenil Charged With Killing Tibetan Soldier,” Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 26, 1907, p. 3.
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October 26, 1907
New York Herald report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
FOR KILLING A TIBETAN: American to Be Tried on Manslaughter Charge in U. S. Court at Shanghai.
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN.
SHANGHAI. Oct. 25-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Tibetan soldier.
Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier.
He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “For Killing a Tibetan: American to Be Tried on Manslaughter Charge in U. S. Court at Shanghai,” New York Herald, October 26, 1907, p. 4.
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October 26, 1907
New York Daily report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
FOR KILLING A TIBETAN: American to Be Tried on Manslaughter Charge in U. S. Court at Shanghai.
SHANGHAI. Oct. 25-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Tibetan soldier.
Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier.
He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “His Trial in China: American Must Answer for Thibetan Soldier’s Murder,” New York Daily, October 26, 1907, p. 11.
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October 26, 1907
The Star-Independence report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
FOR KILLING A TIBETAN: American to Be Tried on Manslaughter Charge in U. S. Court at Shanghai.
SHANGHAI. Oct. 25-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Tibetan soldier.
Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier.
He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “For Killing a Tibetan: American to Be Tried in U. S. Court at Shanghai,” The Star-Independence, October 26, 1907, p. 8.
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October 28, 1907
The Bay City Times report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
Shot Soldier in Thibet
SHANGHAI. Oct. 28-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Thibetan soldier. Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier. He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “Shot Soldier in Thibet,” The Bay City Times, October 28, 1907, p. 5.
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October 31, 1907
The Daily Astorian report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
Shot Soldier in Thibet
SHANGHAI. Oct. 30-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Thibetan soldier. Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier. He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king, whence he was sent to Shanghai.
Source: “Shot Soldier in Thibet: American Must Now Stand Trial in United States Court at Shanghai,” The Daily Astorian, October 31, 1907, p. 1.
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October 31, 1907
The Great Falls Leader report on the DeMenil case
美国国内报纸对德门内案的报道
Shot Soldier in Thibet
SHANGHAI. Oct. 31-An American named Demenil will appear shortly in the American Court here on the charge of manslaughter for the killing of a Thibetan soldier. Demenil, who has been traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet, but the Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport and he refused to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town on the Tibetan frontier, he got into a quarrel and shot a Tibetan soldier. He escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured and conveyed to Chung-king.
Source: “American Is Charged With a Killing in Thibet,” The Great Falls Leader, October 31, 1907, p. 1.
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November 18, 1907
Henry N. DeMenil’s Trial in the US Court for China in Shanghai
德门内案在上海美国驻华法院庭审
On January 13, 1876, Alexander N. DeMenil from St. Louis married Lillian May Robert from St. Paul in the Cathedral in St. Paul. At 10:30am, the Cathedral was packed with people at the wedding. The minister was Rev. Ireland. After the wedding at the Cathedral, the bride’s mother hosted a reception at her residence.
Source: North China Herald 《北华捷报》对庭审有非常详细的报道。
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December 1, 1907
Henry N. DeMenil acquitted and released
德门内被无罪释放
On December 1, Judge Wilfley declared DeMenil not guilty and released him on the same day.
法官Wilfley判决德门内无罪，当日释放。
Source: North China Herald, December 1, 1907, page xx.
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December 2, 1907
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
德门内家乡唯一对这个案件的报道
American Freed of Murder Charge.
Special Cablegram to The Globe-Democrat.
SHANGHAI. December 1.- The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has bene acquitted by Judge Wilfley of the United States Extra Territorial Court, sitting without a jury.
St. Louis 有很多当地的报纸，但是只有这家报纸对这个事件有一个非常简短的报道。
Source: “American Freed of Murder Charge,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 2, 1907, p. 1.
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December 2, 1907
The Washington Post Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
DEMENIL IS AQUITTED.
American Accused of Murder Freed by Judge Wilfley, After Queer Trial
Special Cable to the Washington Post.
Shanghai, Dec. 1.-The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier, near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier, some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has been acquitted by Judge Wilfley, of the United States extra territorial court, sitting without a jury.
The trial lasted a week, after which Judge Wilfley occupied a week in the trial, owing to the extraordinary procedure of the court. Judge Wilfley attempted to force a newspaper man who had interviewed Demenil to testify against him and to give up his notes of the interview.
Demenil who was traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet. The Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport, but Demenil declined to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town, he became involved in a dispute with a Tibetan soldier and shot and killed him. Demenil escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured.
Source: “DEMENIL IS AQUITTED. American Accused of Murder Freed by Judge Wilfley, After Queer Trial,” The Washington Post, December 2, 1907, p. 1.
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December 2, 1907
New York Herald Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
DEMENIL IS AQUITTED.
American Accused of Murder Freed by Judge Wilfley, After Queer Trial
Special Cable Despatch to THE SUN.
Shanghai, Dec. 1.-The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier, near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier, some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has been acquitted by Judge Wilfley of the United States Extra-territorial Court, sitting without a jury. The trial lasted a week, after which Judge Wilfley occupied a week in considering the case. Considerable interest was manifested in the trial owing to the extraordinary procedure of the court. Judge Wilfley attempted to force a newspaper man who had interviewed Demenil to testify against him and to give up his notes of the interview.
Demenil who was traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet. The Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport, but Demenil declined to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town, he became involved in a dispute with a Tibetan soldier and shot and killed him. Demenil escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured.
Source: “Murder Trial in Shanghai. American Who Killed Tibetan Acquitted by Judge Wilfley,” New York Herald, December 2, 1907, p. 5.
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December 2, 1907
The Washington Herald Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
AMERICAN IS AQUITTED.
Traveler Who Killed Tibetan Soldier Freed by Judge Wilfley
Shanghai, Dec. 1.-The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier, near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier, some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has been acquitted by Judge Wilfley of the United States Extra-territorial Court, sitting without a jury. The trial lasted a week, after which Judge Wilfley occupied a week in considering the case.
Considerable interest was manifested in the trial owing to the extraordinary procedure of the court. Judge Wilfley attempted to force a newspaper man who had interviewed Demenil to testify against him and to give up his notes of the interview.
Demenil who was traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet. The Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport, but Demenil declined to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town, he became involved in a dispute with a Tibetan soldier and shot and killed him. Demenil escaped at the time, but was pursued and captured.
Source: “AMERICAN IS AQUITTED. Traveler Who Killed Tibetan Soldier Freed by Judge Wilfley,” The Washington Herald, December 2, 1907, p. 9.
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December 2, 1907
The Times-Union Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
Judge Wilfley Accused.
Said Head of U. S. Court in China Tried to Coerce Witness
Shanghai, Dec. 1.-The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier, near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier, some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has been acquitted by Judge Wilfley of the United States Extra-territorial Court, sitting without a jury. The trial lasted a week, after which Judge Wilfley occupied a week in considering the case.
Considerable interest was manifested in the trial owing to the extraordinary procedure of the court. Judge Wilfley attempted to force a newspaper man who had interviewed Demenil to testify against him and to give up his notes of the interview.
Demenil who was traveling in China, desired to cross the frontier into Tibet. The Chinese authorities refused to allow him to proceed without a passport, but Demenil declined to turn back. Near Batang, which is a Chinese town, he became involved in a dispute with a Tibetan soldier and shot and killed him.
Source: “Judge Wilfley Accused. Said Head of U. S. Court in China Tried to Coerce Witness,” The Times-Union, December 2, 1907, p. 1.
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December 6, 1907
The Great Falls Leader Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
Freed of Murder Charge.
Shanghai, Dec. 6.-The American, Demenil, who was charged with killing a Tibetan soldier, near Batang, on the Tibetan frontier, some time ago, and who was brought here for trial, has been acquitted by Judge Wilfley of the United States extra territorial court, sitting without a jury.
Source: “Freed of Murder Charge,” The Great Falls Leader, December 6, 1907, p. 1.
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December 9, 1907
The Washington Post Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
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According to Cable dispatches received within a week or so Demenil was acquitted in the United States Court at Shanghai, after a trial having extraordinary features. Judge Wilfley sat without a jury. It was alleged that he tried to coerce a newspaper man who interviewed Demenil to testify against him.
Source: The Washington Post, December 9, 1907, p. 1.
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December 9, 1907
The Tribune Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
非常详细的报道。仔细研究。
Source: “x’x,” The Tribune, December 9, 1907, p. 1.
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December 9, 1907
Detroit Free Press Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
非常详细的报道。仔细研究。
Source: “x’x,” Detroit Free Press, December 9, 1907, p. 3.
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December 9, 1907
The Times-Union Report on DeMenil’s Acquittal and Release
美国报纸对德门内案判决的报道
Demenil accuses our consul: American Claims M. Mitchell Ordered Chinese Soldiers to Maltreat Him
非常详细的报道。仔细研究。
Source: “Demenil accuses our consul: American Claims M. Mitchell Ordered Chinese Soldiers to Maltreat Him,” The Tribune, December 9, 1907, p. 2.
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August, 1911
Henry N. DeMenil married his first wife Matilda Cornet.
德门内结婚
August 1911
Henry N. DeMenil married Matilda Cornet who was 17 years older than him.
December x, 1924
Henry N. DeMenil died in St. Louis
德门内去世
May 12, 1944
Henry N. DeMenil’s son died in action in Italy
德门内儿子二战中在意大利去世
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September 1920
Henry N. DeMenil and Matilda Cornet divorced.
德门内去世
Divorce finalized.
October 1920
Henry N. DeMenil married his second wife Haley in Hillsboro, Missouri.
德门内去世
Second marriage.
1920
Henry N. DeMenil’s first child, daughter Lorraine was born.
德门内去世
First child, daughter Lorraine was born.
1922
Henry N. DeMenil’s second child, daughter Eleanor was born.
德门内去世
Second child, son Richard was born.
1924
Henry N. DeMenil’s third child, son Richard was born.
德门内去世
Third child, son Richard was born.
xx, 1928
Henry N. DeMenil’Father Alexander N. DeMenil died in St. Louis
德门内父亲去世
1928年德门内父亲去世
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May 12, 1944
Henry N. DeMenil’s son died in action in Italy
德门内儿子二战中在意大利去世
May 12, 1944
Henry N. DeMenil’s son died in action in Italy
德门内儿子二战中在意大利去世
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
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