Gorilla as a Pet Jenny the Gorilla in Africa and England
A young gorilla named Jenny, owned by merchant Jones, was raised as a family pet in Africa and later England. Jenny learned table manners, stole jam with the boy helper, and tracked her master across houses. After two years together Jones returned to find Jenny dead, likely starved or poisoned.
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Africa
Jones
Jenny
Mr. Jones
Hersel
Hal
Mr. Tones
Atu
England
Rich Mouse Nest Found by Springfield Station Agent
Springfield station agent uncovers a theft scheme involving railroad tickets and related items. He had been worried by ongoing losses and kept a sharp lookout for the thief, discovering details of the mischief in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Springfield
Mass
Thief Found Scrap Ticket Nest With Stolen Cash
A man discovering a torn ticket stash under a ticker vase found over a thousand dollars in raff bonds and a two dollar bill pieces. The tale ends with an unresolved capture as the thief remains at large.
Two Country Girls Awe at St Pauls Then Talk Of Cleaning
A London paper notes two country girls strolling through St Pauls cathedral. One stand features a look of awe under the dome, while the other jokes that sweeping the grand space would take a long time. A London lady mourns her poodle with Memorial cattle printed in memory of the dog.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sarah
Lena
Maurice
Agin
Bessie
Nessie
Miss Temperton
Rhs
Berd
Len
Ata
Moody
Jethin
Takrahe Bird of New Zealand Described in Antiquated Neat Prose
A baffling creature called the isinhe or Takrahe bird from New Zealand is chronicled with mythic detail. Noted as extremely rare, it has a metallic blue plumage, olive green wings, and a short tail. Specimens have fetched high sums in Europe, and the bird remains a rarity in natural history circles.
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New Zealand
Ference
British Museum
Dresden Innseum
Lake Te Anau
Fassif
obu-Democrat
Closest Shave on Record Ends Lumbermen Close Call
A logging crew recounts a perilous incident where a log rolled from a bluff, struck a ridge, and flew over a man as he attempted to lodge it. The near-miss is hailed as the closest shave on record among the lumbermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Abelino with Viger and the Polish king
English singer John Abel, famed for wealth and independence, toured Europe. In Warsaw the Polish king invited him to sing at court but Abel refused, was threatened with soldiers, then suspended high on a rope while bears were released below, and Abel sang with vigor.
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Abelino
Viger
John Abel
Europe
Warsaw
Poland
Abel
Galllery
Inger
Denna
Like a Woman and the St James Theater Fire Folly
A fragmentary tale follows Maurice Temperton and Lena as their engagement frays over Lena’s aloof replies and flirtations. A dinner invite, a note’s absence, and a dramatic hair incident at St James’ theater drive Maurice to confront Lena. Lena’s fear and Maurice’s resolution set the stage for a fragile reconciliation.
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Tenison
Maurice
Lena
Pepe
Manriges
Maurier
St. James’ Theater
Senator Cullom Rebuts Naval Honor Plan
Lir Dewey Tome quotes Senator Cullom condemning a proposed honoring project for Admiral Dower. Cullom argues Americans should reward the man who advanced the nation’s naval prestige, while stating the plan is highly censurable. The piece notes Earl Deanchamp as a notably young colonial governor appointee and humorously claims Vic is not quite 297 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lir
Dewey Tome
Admiral Dower
Ashineton
Cullom
Earl Deanchamp
Vic
Startled Mother Describes Child’s Mysterious Illness
A four year old girl witnessed a sudden strange event in her home as her mother recalls a doorway accident and a child’s abrupt illness linked to spinal hampering symptoms. Doctors trialed plaster jackets and medication while the mother sought relief. Pink Pills for Pale People are promoted as a cure in this promotional account.
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Joe Lave
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Thad
Nee
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Tuta
Mauriee
Nate
Mie
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Tena
Riadine
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
Worner
Taylor Wind Hancock Avenues
Pruogine
Henuriee
Viet
Linde Meurer
Threeport
Abe Wits
Gesbieeber
Beale
Lonyt Freeport
HMA P
Anny
Beatrice
Ise
Boggs & Buhl
Department X
Allegheny, PA
Athens County Court
Tneces
Athens County
Court House
Atens
Athens
Esme Thage
Ayrenus Stout
Merit
Stout
Porter
Beasley
Atty
Lewis & Save
Robert Wilton
William Wilson
Ohio
Ul Hobert
Testate Ageusth
Robert
Rate Orc
Willam Wilken
Ela
Ellis
William Wilsim
Deceanea
Drucelsts
Savarnsaron
Chicago
America
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Ave
Madison ST
J S. Basom, DO. D
Oia
Pheenix Bisck
South Court
W.E. Peters
St Fon
Bank of Athens
Vultee
D.brown
W. Barrif
Goabier Telephone
Drafer
fFarigs
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