Burglar Trapped by Edison Phonograph Guard
Silas Bland equips his country house with Edison phonograph alarms to deter thefts. A would‑be robber, William McNamara, enters via a library window but is met by a silent, armed defense and is subdued by a spoken guard. The incident ends with his arrest and the return of law enforcement.
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Defalcations Highlight Trust Fund Temptation and Moral Decay
A religious writer reflects on recent bank defalcations, focusing on a Portland banker who embezzled funds for speculation. The piece warns that even sincere intent to repay cannot prevent moral death once trust funds are touched, urging readers to heed the lesson for Christians and businessmen.
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The piece argues that reckless behavior by workers in dangerous trades leads to frequent accidents and occasional fatalities. It cites a Woodworking plant accident where a cautious young man was killed by a broken belt and warns against continued risk taking on ladders and pulleys. It contends such foolhardiness should result in dismissal.
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Sub stance seen through glass sparks curious claims
A local note mentions an alleged invention of a substance visible through more clearly than glass. The piece leans toward odd remedies and humorous asides about cleaning plush, turpentine usage, borax sponging, and a dubious tip for clearing the singing voice with borax gargles.
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