17 May 1902
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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
1
A tale recounts Charles T. Yerkes’s clash with a young inventor over skeleton wall signs in tunnels. Yerkes proposes ownership of the idea, while the inventor keeps the patent, declaring a firm demand for compensation.
Dr Franklin recalls old feuds with neighbor over hens in the garden. The exchange hints at reconciliation and the question of burying the hatchet. The dialogue suggests lingering tensions and a light anecdote about neighborly quarrels.
A mixed train detours and a Baron anecdote about a near nose twist in Chicago surfaces alongside sharp quips about Albert Memorial in Hyde Park. The New York and Boston snippets include a London observer’s quip and a late marriage note for Elisha Kingsley at Ninety-two.
A reform bill before the chamber would punish even the preparation or publication of national defense plans with five years in prison and a 10000 franc fine. Critics say the clauses are draconian and could be used to suppress enemies by false charges. London papers warn its reach. Also includes reflections on hypocrisy and manners in society, suggesting soft speech may aid better outcomes than harsh talk.
The piece recalls Daniel M. Fisher, longtime New York and New Haven engineer, who in 1950 carried President Taylor’s message from New York to New Haven about 20 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes aboard a wood burning engine with locked switches and a messenger in the tender box.
In a brief exchange, Joe asks Sam to cover a $10 loan he made four months ago, claiming repayment was prevented by an incident when Joe was attacked en route to collect from Sam. The dialogue implies Sam should share the loss, while Joe notes he saved Sam $5 from the situation.
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