Accident on Bristol bound train ends in leg amputation
Peter Joseph a 25 year old Assyrian of 308 Flint Street Fall River fell from a Bristol bound New York New Haven Hartford train near Warren depot. His left leg was crushed and amputated at the ankle in Rhode Island hospital after he was dragged by the car. He was carried to the depot and then to Providence for surgery.
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Peter Joseph
Flint Street
Fall River
Warrenz
Bristol
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Rhode Island
Joseph
Warren
John Seale
James Cronin
Frank Walsh
John J. Conway
Providence
Fox Point
Infirmary Tale of Eyes Removed and False Claims
A neighbor recounts an elderly woman’s tale that a doctor removed her eyes and scraped them with lances. Another mocks the story, while the patient, said to be under chloroform, claims both eyes lay on a table. The dialogue hints at rumor and fear surrounding medical practice.
His Clever Son Says Secrets Require Hard Work
A father in a Cleveland Leader item praises hard work as the secret of success to his son. The son replies that he will not pursue others’ secrets and will remain a gentleman, avoiding advantage from such information.
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Cleveland
An Insinuation Feared. Clergy, man Madam, you must be consoled
In a condensed exchange from the New York Press a widow and clergy clash over consolation after death. A mannequin of social scandal surfaces as a husband’s fate is debated, revealing prevailing attitudes toward grief and propriety in the era.
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New York Press
Beaconsfield Motto on Respect for Self and Others
A brief quote from Beaconsfield emphasizes the importance of self respect and respect for others in civic conduct. The statement underscores personal integrity as a foundation for communal harmony and responsible leadership.
Mar and His Dress in Batten's Wedge View
The piece notes that a well dressed man goes largely unseen in business unless heat or faults draw attention. Clean linen, tidy nails, and neat shoes escape notice unless flaws appear. It cautions against overdressing or shabby attire, urging awareness of conspicuous dress in daily presence.
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Mar
The One and the Naught in a Pittsfield Fair
Oliver Wendell Holmes sent two poetical letters to an Episcopal fair in Pittsfield Massachusetts. One verse hinted at a dollar found under a leaf. The poem invited the reader to verify if the sender is beloved, with a playful numerical motif using one and zero.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Pittsfield
Mass
Prophecies and Lamentations Among Mexicans Before Spaniards
The London Onlooker notes that belief in supernaturalism ran strong among New World natives. It reports that Mexicans were told of the Spaniards' coming by their caciques, with prophecies sung in loud lament at festival times.
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New World
London
The Khamsin Desert Wind Described
The khamsin is a hot dry wind from the Sahara that sweeps into Egypt. The name means fifty, reflecting its fifty day duration, and the wind is notorious for extreme heat and sometimes carries illness or discomfort with it.
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Sahara
Egypt
No Answer Stirs Question in Quiet Encounter
A brief exchange between Tom and Neil recounts a tense moment as one says the other could not tell why and the reply claims she did know. Phil Philadelphia Press notes the dialogue underscores a test of will and response.
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Tom—Bess
Neil
Tom
Philadelphia Press
Dictionary Named Town by Settlers Promise Peace Prosperity
A settlers group named their new town Dictionary claiming it is the only place where peace prosperity and happiness are always found. The name reflects their belief in Dictionary as a haven of stable growth and communal well being.
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Northern
India
Notion of God as Footstool Manufacturer
A quip from Puck mocks a view of God as a maker of footstools using enemies as raw material, illustrating the satirical tone of the period. The remark reflects skepticism toward deistic or instrumental views of divine purpose in human conflict.
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God
Puck
Plaster Banana hoaxes plague New York markets
A New York Herald anecdote describes traders using plaster of Paris bananas as a fake sign of quality. Dealers recall past times when real fruit signs were replaced by convincing fakes to deter theft by peddlers and children, risking spoiled digestion.
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Plaster of Paris
Wholesale Produce Commission
New York Herald
Locusts as Food Across Regions in History
A historical account notes edible locusts in the West Indies where palm grubs are eaten without cooking, Australian aborigines feasting on butterfly larvae, and Central African natives frying large locusts. It describes methods of preparation, cultural appetite, and the social significance of locust swarms as tribal thanksgiving.
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West Indies
Australia
Central
Africa
He Did Not Need It Buskin Scene Dialogue
A stage exchange unfolds as Buskin sobs about makeup and fatigue. The manager urges the actor to proceed with the performance, insisting makeup is unnecessary and that the show must go on.
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Buskin
A Strong Reason For Subscribing Wording In Letter
A bookkeeper for a sportsmen's publication received a letter from an old subscriber who had read the paper long and planned to renew but said he did not need it in the future. The postmark came from a town with a state prison and the postscript read I am to be hanged next week.
In a Studio Saeta Cartoon Exchange
A cartoon shows TI ordering a painter to depict cows in a stable. The artist questions the absence of cows while the client insists they are in the stable and demands payment. The exchange highlights painterly irony and the unstated irony of visible absence.
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Saeta
Conjugal Pleasantry in a Neighborhood Quip
Short quip concerns a neighborly topic with Mrs Benham and Mr Benham trading barbed lines. A reference to an old maxim about coveting neighbors wives frames a witty exchange in a New York Press item. The brief note captures period voice and social humor.
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Benham
New York Press
One of the Mysteries Quote on Cigar Strokes
A fragment attributed to the Milwaukee Free Press humorously notes a mystery of the world as a man seeks a second cigar after the agony of the first, reflecting a wry take on taste and perseverance.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Definition of Lazy and Its Effects from Schopenhauer
A student asks about laziness and the quote explains lazy behavior as a habit of expecting others to do tasks. It notes that natural abilities may reduce the need for cultivation, reflecting a skeptical view from Schopenhauer on effort and self-improvement.
Red Tape Delays French Rider’s One Year Draft
M Roger Cavailhon, a young French gentleman rider who had won his hundredth steeplechase, was drafted for one year. He requested cavalry duty citing his horsemanship, but the military council refused, saying one year would not be enough to learn to ride.
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Roger Cavailhon
Military Council of Revision
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