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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
7
A large bear weighing 262 pounds died after a confrontation with a mule in Arizona. The mule used its front feet and repeatedly kicked, scoring puncture marks with an elect bullet wound observed on the animal. Showley arrived at the scene and the bear collapsed and died.
An old account describes a sacred tree near the Manitowoc River below Hayton where Pottawatomie elders held councils and tribes gathered. The tree, revered as endowed by the Manitow or Great Spirit, hosted spring gatherings with drums, chants, and dances while legends tell of the Manitowoc’s wind whispers.
A newly opened London exhibition claims a tiny radium disc holds vast potential, with demonstrations showing its weight and vibration. The piece discusses the disc’s medical and industrial promise and notes a claim of the largest radium stock in existence.
A distorted passage describes eggs and black broth with a housewife reacting to a chef’s claim. The text blends unclear names and places as a speaker asks about ingredients and enjoyment, leaving the exact meaning obscured by garbled OCR.
The article notes the west southern point of the mainland United States along a bend of the Rio Grande near Brownsville. It cites a latitude around 26 degrees, placing it south of Florida but not as far as Key West, and describes Mexican ranch buildings and wild palm groves. The latitude and river distance to the Gulf are given, with the area largely wilderness and ranch-backed.
A lumberman Dan Shewiey reports a dramatic combat in his barn between his mule and a bear. The mule proved victorious as onlookers heard roars and commotion.
W A Heardaley of a Dent Minnesota freight train spotted a blue object on the rails ahead and found it was a child sitting between the rails. He applied the emergency brake and kicked the child off the rail just before the train could stop, saving the child's life with only a breather injury.
A massive petrified tree bridge in the Arizona petrified forests spans about 170 feet long and 60 feet wide. The base roots rise eight to ten feet, while the trunk’s upper end is buried in the soft earth. diameters range from five feet to two feet at the smaller end and the agate weighs hundreds of tons.
The Portland steamer Corrie and Mildred hauled in a three foot long lobster weighing seven pounds. The crustacean featured legs nearly as large as typical claws and displayed unusually massive claws, marking a notable catch for Maine waters.
The piece notes that England established the first regular air mail service between Hendon and Windsor while other nations like America France and Germany used aeroplanes for mail. Postcards from the flights proved popular with travelers and overseas senders. Profits from the cards support charity.
W M Evarts gained fame as an American orator in Johnson impeachment proceedings and at the Geneva tribunal. The piece recalls his witty exchanges with Bishop Henry Potter of New York, including a Windsor Vermont anecdote about the Potters.
French aviator Romain Gressler praises Paris in La Provence saloon. He quotes a Vermont gentleman on American admiration for the French capital. The transcription shows garbled dialogue about Paris and a steerage mention.
The quotation notes authors feel blue because they fear their work will not be read. It contrasts emotion with audience reach and suggests reading as the remedy for literary insecurity.
A 1862 New York Academy of Music gathering celebrates the Cumberland versus Merrimac clash. Sailor James Marlow recounts the battle with striking vividness as William M Everts, William E Dodge and others laud his account. The audience erupts and Everts pledges support if needed.
The article explains President Cleveland's 1883 selection of Henry Pearson as New York postmaster, framed as a civil service move backed by Pendleton era reform. It cites Eaton's arguments and the need to align public service advocacy with party loyalty, noting opposition from some party leaders.
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