Weston man killed by live wire at Jarman store basement
Eugene Graham, 21, a Weston youth employed at D. B. Jarman's store, died after contact with a live electrical wire in the basement. The incident caused a citywide power fault as workers investigated, with the machine and hydrant lines reportedly electrified. Funeral held amid large attendance. Nearby shocks and power troubles reported as authorities traced the fault to distribution and telephone lines.
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Eugene Graham
Weston
D. B. Jarman
Fred Boyd
Bia
Jarman
Graham
Crawford
Taylor and le Grow
Wm. McKenzie
Weaton
Power Company
Watts Saya
Farmera
Evgend Graham
Mra. W. A. Graham
Weeton
Daniel Webster and His Homespun Indigo Suit
The article recounts Daniel Webster’s Dartmouth years in a selfwoven indigo blue homespun suit dyed with New England blue pot dye. A heavy rain drenched him but could not wash out the blue, which persisted as his favored color throughout life until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Dartmouth College
New England
Webster
Hanover
Daniel
Crocodiles the water realm and their hidden senses
A compact note on crocodile anatomy and behavior describes how these aquatic reptiles breathe see and hear while submerged. It covers nostrils eyes ears placement water sealing membranes and a unique jaw hinge plus dentition and tongue myths. It weaves in brief musings from period miscellany and jokes.
Lobster Reward Saga From Monterey Bay
A San Francisco Chronicle item recounts the 20 000 eastern lobsters transplanted to Monterey Bay with pegs in their claws removed later. The Albatross failed to catch any, a $2 000 reward was posted, and a Santa Cruz fisherman hid and ate a 16 inch lobster claiming a $2 000 meal after learning of the reward. The tale ends with the fisherman confessing and others learning of the bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Bay
United States Fish Commission
Santa Crus
San Francisco Chronicle
Archaeology as unconscious aid to modern science
In a North American Review essay Frothingham argues archaeology is not purely modern. He cites Nabonidus and Roman emperors as practical or cultural archaeologists who revived ancient styles and artifacts, illustrating continuity of archaeological thought across eras.
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F. al Olise
Athena, Ly
St. Nichola Hotel
Hiaeon
Arthur L. Frothingham
North American Review
Nabonidus
Ar “Ehale
Claudius
Hadrian
Hellas
Persia
Los Angeles Times
Old Time Kissing Customs and Time Flight Notes
A collage of 17th century kissing customs praised and mocked from various sources. It cites Nicolaus de Bethten Hongaring on English greeting norms, a Persian sneeze omen delaying tasks, a sarcastic druggist joke, and a quip about a boy’s tie and time passage. The piece reflects period humor and observations on social habits.
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Nicolaus de Bethten
Hongaring
Indies
Hungary
Duval
Indy
London Express
Unfought Duel Between Byron Southey Never Fought
The piece recounts Byron once challenging Southey after sharp criticism. Southey prepared a reply letter quoted by J Roger Rees. The spoof terms mock duel conditions, including four children and an insurance bond, ending with Southey’s formal sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southey
Byron
Lord Byron
Douglas Kinnaird
J. Roger Rees
Paper Boxes Show Industry’s Range and Growth
The article details the paper box industry’s breadth with 4000 sizes for pens and pencils, the use of a thousand machines, and New York City capital surpassing 5 million. It traces origins from a simple wrapped sheet to scored glued boxes, noting rapid progress in the last century and especially the past twenty years.
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Edison Monthly
New York City
Tnme
Revival Meetings Gain Attention at Union Gatherings
A series of union revival meetings draws large crowds at the M. I. oborot with singing by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Rose. Evangelist Dr. Bulgin, praised by George G. Rose, is described as fluent and brilliant, having preached across the nation and collaborated with D. L. Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Rose
Bulgin
George GL. Rose
North
Osrolina
D. L. Moody
Thos. Lawcou
Mr. Bulgin
Dr. Bulgin
Whitteld
Wealsy Ho Leads Choir Amid Praise and Trials
The piece lauds Wealsy Ho and Sam Joe Rose as premier musical leaders in the city. It highlights Rose and wife as hearts of the choir, praising their refinement, devotion, and growing chorus under Mr Rows. A severe ailment delays a duet with Mrs Rose, yet her voice remains a strong blend with the baritones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Pein Sunday
Sam Joe Rose
Po Joint
Bolain
Ain
Mre
Rose
Mr. Rows Ia
Mra. Rose
American Conservatory of Obiesgo
Wodoe
Bar Boaba
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FF. Wilson
H. Koepee
F. Wilson
H. Koepke
Pergubon
M. L. Watts
F. & le Grow
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Baksav
Bundy
Christian
THE
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Athena
Oregon
Taylor & Legrow
Main Street
Vany
Signiana
One Ho Industries
Troffere Setiag
Pensancy
Oregon Agricultural Ollege
Corvallis
Twe
Athens Ore
Geo
Carmichael
Soy
Ison
New, Fix & Radtke
Milter
Dell Brothers
Webster’s Blue Coats
National Magazine
Tennyson
Nexdore
Philadelphia Ledger
Lippincott's
Canary
Archaeology
Scott
Sug Arthur Kiely
Robert Southey
Lippincott’s
Peidsy
Mr. Growcher
Washington Star
Willie Rememberer
Wille
Willie
Boston ‘Transcript
Raynor
Chicago ‘Tribune
Evangelist Bulgin
George L. Rowe
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