The Mafia in Sicily A Study by Signor Catrera
The Montreal Herald and Star reviews La Mafia e i Mafiosi by Signor A Catrera, a Palmero police chief who details Mafia origins in the 19th century, its social role, divisions Palermo and provinces, and its influence on elections and crime. It notes the paradox of a nonsecret, nonuniform organization that wields power through fear, mutual aid, and political leverage.
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Island
la Mafia
Palmero
Signor A. Catrera
Sicily
Mafia
Signor
Catrera
Palermo
Montreal Herald and Star
Mirage over Strait of Messina Affects Calabrian Viewers
The fata morgana appears as a shifting panorama of castles arches domes and cities seen from Calabria toward Messina when sun angle sea conditions and tides align. Tales link the illusion to Princess Morgana. locals equate the spectacle with good fortune for observers.
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Strait of Messina
Sicily
Italy
Calabria
Messina
Morgana
Body Grows Shorter Overnight Due to Spinal Compression
The article explains that the human body is shorter at night than in the morning as intervertebral cartilages compress under weight. During sleep the pressure is relieved and the spine resumes normal length, causing a 3/8 to 1/2 inch height variation daily. It adds a humorous note about bunko games.
Wyoming's Barbarous Men Report Shocks St. Paul
A report from Fre mont county Wyoming claims a tribe of about 200 rudimentary, hair covered savages formed from two families who intermarried. They inhabit mountain fastnesses and resist intruders with fury. Stockmen pursued marauders and described a 40 year old cretin with no language and Herculean strength who hurled pursuer and horse from a 40 foot cliff.
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St. Paul, Minn
Fremont County
Wyoming
Yale Training Table Price Reform Ends Sneak Board
Yale athletics policy changes close a loophole where athletes paid reduced board before training then switched to the higher training table fare. New rule sets price equal to the average boarding cost, ending the practice of underpaying during training table enrollment.
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Yate
Yale
Survivors of Grant's Class at West Point Named
Survivors of General Grant's 1843 West Point class identified as Gen William Bull Franklin Gen Samuel G French and Rev Iather Deshon as the sole living members reported in the notice.
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Grant
William Bull Franklin
Samuel G. French
Iather Deshon
General Grant
West Point
Sexagenshan Never Saw a Horse on St Kilda Isle
A 60 year old resident of St Kilda, Scotland, told a census official he has never in his life seen a horse, a remarkable record for a man who has never left the island.
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Sexagenshan
St. Kilda
Scotland
No Rate Cut Except by Special Committee Vote
The Chicago Journal notes that the dent has paid for prior terms and no rate lower than four dollars will be considered unless the committee votes otherwise in a special session.
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Dent
Chicago Journal
Garnett Mayor Opens Council with Prayer
Dr. A. J. Henning newly elected mayor opens Garnett Kansas council meeting with prayer. He issues a manifesto urging Christian observance and vows to fight cigarette smoking with strong measures as part of his policy agenda.
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A. J. Henning
Garnett
Kan
Training the Children Forces Early Education Decried
An educational observer argues against early literacy, endorsing delayed reading and more hands on learning. He cites child development, stunted growth from early work, and a mixed system where practical skills replace books, noting some late bloomers succeed, with a cautious nod to kindergarten relief for parents.
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Utica Globe
Boers Ready to Fight On for Absolute Independence
Capt Francis John Turner recently arrived from South Africa discusses the war. He says no peace while the Boers demand absolute independence and that a peace treaty must be signed by two world powers for enforcement by England. De Wet is said to be vigorous and active, not insane, and Turner bears battle wounds from LADYSMITH and other engagements.
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Francis John Turner
South Africa
England
de Wet
Turner
Ladysmith
Helpmaker
Poplar Grove
Bloemfontein Water Works
Wet River
Klip River
San River
Gen de Wet
Free State
Utica Globe
Nutmeg Growth and Trade History in Tropical Regions
The nutmeg tree reaches about twenty feet with fragrant lily like flowers and fruit about the size of a peach. Nutmeg is the seed with mace as the covering, and Jamaica trees yield thousands yearly. Dutch cut nutmeg trade on Banda islands and burned piles to keep prices high. the nutmeg pigeon helped spread the nuts despite this.
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Asia
America
Jamaica
Banda Islands
Indian Islands
Records Kept in Chimney at South Norwalk Plant
The city of South Norwalk Connecticut stores part of its records in a chimney of the municipal electric lighting plant. A soot pit space in the base of the 509 foot brick smokestack holds books and records for the town.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Municipal Electric Lighting
Escape from the asylum and downfall of Lemuel Ripley
A narrator recounts enduring brutal confinement and an escape aided by a hopeful girl. After the escape, an investigation exposes the doctored books and leads to Ripley’s downfall. The tale hints at rewards and a future, but the narrator closes by noting such details belong to his private life.
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Tim
Ripley
Lemuel Ripley
Dangerous Discovery in a Broker’s Books
A counting-room clerk uncovers that Lemuel Ripley, a wealthy broker, tampered with client accounts to cheat thousands. Accused by Ripley under interrogation, the innocent narrator is declared insane and confined to a brutal asylum, where a mysterious young woman pleas for mercy.
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John Gaston
Daily Story Pub. Co
Lemuel Ripley
Mr. Ripley
Charles
Chares
Ripley
Aslum
Corean Girls Life Shows Woman Status and Names
The article describes traditional Corean family life where daughters are confined, educated only for domestic roles, and treated as chattels. It details seclusion in women’s quarters, freedom for boys, and name changes after marriage replacing personal identity with husband or husband's village.
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Corea
Far East
Temperance and Whisky Rule Glasgow Public Life
A visitor notes Glasgow’s strong temperance culture in public life led by officials and citizens alike. The piece humorously argues Scots see whisky as a daily, harmless companion rather than strong drink. It portrays a paradox where temperance zeal coexists with frequent whisky consumption.
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Glasgow
Datty Exercise of Strength by Baron de Coubertin
Baron Pierre de Coubertin, head of the international Olympian committee, without prior training, spent six hours in eight on varied sports. He rode, rowed, cycled, played lawn tennis, rode a motorcycle, and fought four 15 minute bouts with sword, saber, fencing and boxing. He says daily exercise keeps a man ready for any call. Good humor is the blue sky in which talent shines.
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Datty
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
International Olympian Committee
Paris
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Rived
Francis E. Pope
Death
Corean Girls
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