BE it known that the artiste, known as HARRY HOUDINI, of America, New
York City, against the Cologne Police Schutzman Werner Graff, for
slandering (insulting).
[Illustration: The Demonstration Before the German Judiciary.]
[Text in illustration: The Imperial Police of Cologne slanderously
libeled HARRY HOUDINI, stating his advertised tricks were swindles!
HOUDINI answered them by sueing for "An Honorary Public Apology". The
Police lost the Case in the three highest Courts, as they were unable
to fetter or Chain HOUDINI in an unescapeable manner. He was even
successful in opening a special lock that they had constructed which
after it had once been locked could not be opened!
First Trial "Königliches Schöffengericht" in Köln. Feb. 26 1902
Second Trial "Königliche Strafkammer" in Köln. July 26 1902
Third Trial "Königliches Oberlandesgericht". Sept. 26, 1902
Having lost the case in all three trials the Police were ultimately
compelled to publicly advertise "An Honorary Apology" and pay all costs
of the trials.