Miner Survives Narrow Shaft Squeeze at Ophir Mine
A miner named Anthony Adams escaped serious injury when the cage descended slowly at the Ophir shaft. He squeezed between the cage and wall in a seven inch gap, regained breath, and was hoisted to the surface unharmed. The incident occurred near the 150 station during a relight break on the 1900 level.
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Spieatific Press
Dilly Sherman and Indian Charity Echoes Through Time
A veteran recounts General William Sherman’s leadership under hardship with praise for his steadfast presence and morale boosting. A separate tale follows Mary a Christian woman aiding a dying Piute family whose gratitude endures years later as the children return to visit.
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Fragments of Humorous Observations and Oddities
A compilation of quips and brief anecdotes from various sources including the Rochester Democrat and Boston papers. Jests about Thanksgiving proclamations, grocers, boarding houses, railroads, and a mix of misheard lines, with playful portraits of everyday life and humorous exchanges.
Canada Bill dies after strange funeral prank ends in coffin theft
The so-called Canada Bill, a famed gambler and con man known as the fastest on rail routes from Reading to Kingston, died at County Hospital. His funeral in Reading drew many sportsmen who uncovered a staged coffin trick, revealing a planned three-card monte scheme by the deceased.
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