Veracity and humor cross paths in 19th century reports
A Detroit Free Press quotation on statistics about mad houses contrasts with a Chicago Times rioter dispute over a fatal shooting. The piece recounts Foote the humorist’s London encounter and a rogue’s clever ruse ending with Foote delivering his accomplice to a patrol.
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