Death Sign That Defeats Justice in New York Courts
In New York, prosecutors describe a death sign used by southern Italians and Sicilians to terrify witnesses. The gesture, made with the forefinger between the teeth, can render a witness speechless in open court, halting testimony and aiding killers. Chief Flynn cites cases of kidnapping and counterfeiting where witnesses froze, fearing reprisal.
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New York
Justice Faucett
Justice O'Sullivan
William J. Flynn
Bureau of Detectives
New York City
Italy
America
Secret Service
Atand
Martinese
Pietro Pam-pinelli
New York Sunday World
Arrows That Carry Flame Firebugs Use Arrows In Incendiarism
Arrows armed with matches and ignited cloth are blamed for recent Manila fires. Police found an arrow at 241 Calle Singglong with a canvas-wrapped petroleum-soaked matchbox. The weapon is designed to ignite homes by striking bamboo and nipa in paddy fields, aiding arson amid the epidemic.
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Manila
Arrowe
Calle
Plath
Fisherman Preacher Trades Salary for Tolls on Waters
Rev. Fred N. Johnson of Swan's Island supplements meager pastor pay by earning daily tolls and preaching on Sundays. A native of Machiasport, Johnson grew up across Maine, worked as a loom fixer, then pursued self taught ministry. He organized an Adventist church at Rockport and later moved to Vinalhaven where he continued his vow to serve while fishing.
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Fisher
Rockland
Marinera
Hfa
Johnson
Fred N. Johnson
Swans Island
Wen
Swan's Island
Castine
Hancock County
Frederick Norton
Apu
Tual
Machiasport
Downcaster
Tured
Abram New
Dmily
Bryant) Johnson
Fred
Vinalhaven
Houston
Calais
Milltown
Vinathaven
Rockport
Hora
Revo. Yohanan
Insect and animal share shaped forelegs and shovel hands
The text suggests an insect and an animal with matching forelegs and shovel-like claws. It notes a similarity in limb shape, highlighting possible convergent form or descriptive depiction. No clear identification or broader context provided.
Johnson home to become national Johnsonian museum in London
The gloomy eighteenth century house in Gough Square, once marked by a Society of Arts tablet, will be national property as a Johnsonian museum. The stout oak house needs restoration after Ita foundations were shaken by printing machinery recently removed from the basement, and it preserves a paneled door as a characteristic feature.
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London
Dr. Johnson
Gough Square
Society of Arts
Johnson
Carlyle
Ita
Johnsons House in Gough Square Era and Dictionary
In red brick walls and twin gables the period house in Gough Square sheltered Johnson during the 18th century. He began and finished his dictionary there, with assistants copying authorities as he marked passages. He also wrote The Rambler and The Idler, and tragedy events occurred as Garrick staged Trene. His wife died while he lived in the house, and the dictionary was published in 1785 after seven years there.
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Johnson
Jobnson
Garrick
Gough Square
Skull fragility linked to Quinn death at poolroom
Philadelphia case reveals Joseph C Quinn’s skull was as thin as an eye shell. Peter Fox Jr. struck to quell a disturbance at Island road and Woodlawn avenue poolroom. Coroner Ford ruled death due to abnormal skull, not fatal blow, after Dr Wadsworth testified the skull would bend under pressure though brain was normal.
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Philadelphia
Joseph C.’ Quinn
Peter Fox, Jr
Ford
Quinn
Island Road
Woodlawn Avenue
Fox
Wadsworth
Old Church at Antietam near Sharpsburg Maryland
The Old Church at Antietam near Sharpsburg Maryland is shown in a period illustration. Built by German Baptists in 1863 it stood about one mile from the battlefield. The piece notes severe fighting nearby during the Antietam clash and mentions a local rumor about Philadelphians being shy about tipping waitresses.
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Sharpsburg
Antietam
Mosquitoes and tobacco debate ends in doubt
A light exchange quips that He-Chewing tobacco might help mosquitoes, while She counters that mosquitoes would not chew tobacco. The playful banter questions practicality and effect on insects and remains a humorous aside.
Mosquito Exterminator Bot Refused Sale
A terse exchange shows an agent insisting on selling a product named Mosquito Exterminator to Mr Jackson, who identifies himself as a manufacturer of mosquito netting and declines the offer. The dialogue, though fragmented, highlights a negotiation breakdown between buyer and seller.
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Jackson
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Gulgeppe
Longo
Michaels Rizzo
Lewis Fawcett
Rosina Martinese
Pietro Pampinelli
Asistant
Johnson Fisher
Dunkarde
Mia
Tree
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