A Detective's Reminiscence and a Global Quake Anecdote
A retired detective recalls six years tracking three men who used disguises to pose as a jeweler a bric a brac dealer and a tailor. A fatal accident exposed the fraudster as multiple identities and wives. An earthquake tale from Marion Crawford in San Francisco follows, noting his indifference due to Italian earthquakes.
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London
Bootland Yard
Queen Street
Hadan
Brien-Brace
Saunders
Detective Headquarters
Davison
Ile
Marion Crawford
San Francisco
Major Pond
New York
Palace Hotel
Mr. Crawford
Pore Ole Sailor Seeks Help At Gate
A wanderer asks a woman by a tub for aid, claiming to have followed the sea for 20 years. She doubts his claim, noting he does not look weathered, then resumes washing as the exchange ends. Indianapolis Press.
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Indianapolis Press
When Tom Explains Why He Wants to Marry Miss Willing
In Chicago News dialogue, Jack questions Tom about marrying Miss Willing. Tom replies with love as his reason, challenging the idea that affection alone suffices as a motive.
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Jack
Miss Willing
Tom
Chicago News
The Lanterns of St. Eulalie Poem Fragment
A fragmentary poem describing lanterns in an autumn orchard with vivid color imagery. It evokes homesickness and distant shores, mentioning crorled street, austral moon, and Fundy side, with garbled lines suggesting a misplaced edition from Almslee's Magesine.
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St. Eulalie
Frailties of Human Nature
An insurance agent recounts a neighbor with a hidden fault after a house fire. The owner telephoned three blocks away to report it while the writer rushed to help and found the in-house phone. The anecdote prompts reflection on human nature and duty, as reported by the Kansas City Journal.
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Kansas City Journal
Engagement Scandal Ends With Manager Victory and Telegram Stunt
A society belle sues an unpopular manager over unpaid wages for a ball engagement and wins. She celebrates with friends who condemn the manager, then sends telegrams to taunt him. The manager posts the messages publicly, prompting ongoing legal action. Separately, a Pittsburgh man recounts a shipwreck legend where his brother was allegedly the last survivor among sailors who dined on him.
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Flightie
London
Long Letters and Odd Pics from Old Time Talk
A collage of quirky exchanges shows an old man paying to mail letters at a post office window while noting prices and how to send them. Dialogues include humorous mishearing and folksy talk from late 19th century era papers.
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Sarsaparilla
Othe Michigan Drug Company
Alam Drag Co
L. Wikle
Anniston
Gonwia Broa
Oxford
Chrismas
E. Forbes
East Tenth Street
M M. Bishop
Julius Williams & Bro
Calhoun County
Alabama
Lubor Pressed Brick Company
Dunkin
Superior Pressed Brick Company
Rome
Sail
Colmind
Tehall
Superior Pressed
Mwrth
Ala
Eaid Town
Alahams
Dandary
M. W. Woopterr
M. W. Woopnterr
By Mail
the Sunday Sun
the Sun
Coormiant
Lew
Jane Street
Montgomery Place
Hadan l Ving
Haden
Tridan
Seryopala
Toning Reef
Azure Bay
Fundy
Furst
Almslee
Pittsburg
Japan
Ben
Fle
Macon
Mrs. Buggios
Higgins
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York
Richard A [icCurdy
Columbus Smith
Anniston, Alabama
Grokers
Chicago
New Orleans
First National Bank
G. B. Flint
The
Anniston National Bank
Capital
W. H. McKleroy
D. Woodruff
WM. A. Davis
M. C.D. Woodruff
M. B. Wellborn
Smith
Uals
Storrs
Union Depot
Southern Railway
Louisville Is
Nashville Railroad
Alabama Diineral Division
the Gaines Marble Co
Cartersville, Ga
Anniston, Ala
D. R. Gaines
West Fourteenth Street
Memphis, Tenn
Montana
Pacific Coast
Ogden
Salt Lake
Utah
Anaconda
Butte
Henna
Garrison
Portland
Oregon
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
Memphis
Tenn
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
F. D. Blackman
J. Warrick
T. Pla
Chattanega
Pkc
Geo. H. Lee
Little Rock
Ark
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