Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1901 — MRS. MAYBRICK IS RELEASED. [ARTICLE]

MRS. MAYBRICK IS RELEASED.

King Edward of England Liberate* Sb* Noted Prisoner. The gates of Aylesbury prison swung open Monday and Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Maybrick walked out a free woman. The news that the new king had granted the appeals made by those who have been stanch friends of this woman during her long trial and her term of penal servitude became noised about The greatest praise was heard on all sides for this act of King Edward. It is understood that In thus granting clemency to Mrs. Maybrick he wished to emphasize the character of his regard for America. Many of Mrs. Maybrick’s friends and admirers were at Aylesbury prison when she was released.