Random Clippings Sparked By A Century Of Oddities
A Choteau Acantha fragment catalogues varied items from millenium delays to a judge fining his wife over inferior catsup. It muses on language reach, a burglar stealing only a corner, and a gun's fate if it fails to explode. Dr Sun Yat Sen plans a loan inquiry, prompting questions about national finances.
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Pennsylvania
Sun Yat Sen
New York Chefs Earn More Than Governors Yet Less Than Head Waiters
A New York report notes chefs win higher pay than governors but still trail head waiters and holdup men. A stenographer quit typewriting to wed a baron, likely to return to work after the honeymoon. Burns razor fetches $100 in London sale, though it won’t help if the buyer’s wife needs it for a dress rip.
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New York
Robert Burns
London
Dentist Claims Teeth Reveal Smoking Habits of Women
A dentist argues he can tell from teeth when fashionable women smoke cigars or cigarettes, but the claim may not earn him a second look from many patients.
Englishwoman opens school to teach wives thrift
An English woman launches a school aimed at teaching wives to manage money amid ongoing suffrage tensions. The move reflects a view of women’s roles and a conservative view of England’s societal progress.
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England
Springfield initiation ends with hysterical group confinement
In Springfield Ohio a group of society girls were confined in a padded cell during initiation into a secret society and released in a hysterical condition. The incident involved deliberate cheer tactics used by organizers.
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Springfield
Harvard professor speculates worms can think
A Harvard professor claims angle worms may possess thought. If true, worms could deduce that all men are harsh, drawing conclusions from the fishermen they encounter.
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Harvard
Chicago Man Arrested Over Mule Cafe Incident
A Chicago man was arrested after taking a mule into two cafes and attempting to buy it a drink. The piece notes that similar behavior in Newport could have elevated him to a society leadership role.
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Chicago
Newport
King Alfonso Studies Aviation Under English Instructor
King Alfonso pursues a theoretical aviation course led by an English instructor. Advisors hope the program remains purely academic to ease cabinet concerns.
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Alfonso
Judge Allows Quick Toast Before Wedding
A Macon judge rules a man may take a few snifters to steady nerves before marriage. He notes courage may be required and questions whether such a bracer is absolutely necessary.
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Macon
University says farm boys are physically inferior
Western university authorities say that farm boys are the physical inferiors of city boys, challenging the persistent ruralist slogan to "Back to the farm" and marking a clear shift in athletic and social perceptions.
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Uniersity
Oldster pays in breach of promise case over fawning lie
A man of eighty faces a breach of promise verdict after describing a correspondingly younger partner as my fawn and singing an old romantic tune about gazelles. The case settles for 5614.80.
Baltimore's Blind Telephone Operators Prove Effective
Baltimore reports success using blind telephone operators, finding they work well as long as they can hear. No complaints arise when workers are not deaf.
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Baltimore
Sober Critic Says Men Think Little About Marriage
A critic notes that many men do not think enough about marriage, while implying the remark targets married men. he suggests bachelors must think quickly to stay single.
Red Wing man wanders six miles in sleep
A Red Wing man walked six miles in his sleep and ended his nap in the woods as the temperature dropped below zero. Local Minnesota hunters, mistaken for a deer, spared him from danger.
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Minnesota
Boxers Shield Referee from Furious Birmingham Fans
In Birmingham England boxers intervened to protect the referee from rough handling by frenzied fans. The incident highlights the intense rivalry between the crowd and fighters during the bout.
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Birmingham
England
Woman’s odd crime ruse asks if she could be married
A Chicago woman stopped a man with violence then cleaned him and paid back a quarter for car fare. The article notes a quip about what a wife pays her husband when she ends the marriage and asks whether she could have been married.
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Chicago
Community Kitchen Advocate Seeks Balance for Family Help
An advocate notes one cook may overwhelm a family and questions how to sustain steady support. The remark reflects concerns about capacity and ongoing impact of shared cooking assistance in the community.
Florida aeronaut falls from height into cemetery
An airman in Florida plunges into a cemetery from a great height while debates persist about fate. Authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and its aftermath.
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Florida
Authority Explains Why Girls Do Not Marry
An expert presents reasons women choose not to wed, noting social shifts and economic factors. The analysis cites independence, career focus, and changing marriage expectations as key causes shaping modern relationships.
Debate Over Capital Punishment Splits States
The piece surveys governors from Indiana Oklahoma Rhode Island Missouri and others on abolishing capital punishment. It quotes views from Warden Sale Otis Fuller and Professor Henderson and weighs arguments for and against the death penalty including deterrence clemency and justice. The survey notes several states without the death penalty and lists ongoing agitation in many others.
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West
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Governor West
Dix
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Sun
New York
Gov. Marshall
Indiana
Iam
Gov
Cruce
Oklahoma
Pothier
Rhode Island
Burke
North Dakota
Hadley
Missouri
Gov. Baldwin
Connecticut
Mann
Virginia
Gilchrist
Florida
Cary
Wyoming
Hay
Washington
Osborne
York
M. L. Brown
West Virginia
Lea
Zebulon R. Brockway
Elmira Reformatory
United States
Wolfer
Minnesota State Penitentiary
Charles R Henderson
University of Chicago
International Prison Commission
Henderson
Hoyle
San Quentin Prison
California
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Massachusetts
Ohio
State of
Mixed nationalities fill Washington Square in New York
The New York Times piece depicts Washington Square's diverse residents and trades as bands of nationalities mingle around Fifth Avenue and the Arch. It notes a French church, settlement kindergarten, Italian and Slavic Jews nearby, a Norwegian artist, and an eclectic cast of locals, shop signs in multiple languages, and a San Francisco American in residence.
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Washington Square Way
Fifth Avenue
Washington Arch
Erbi
J. Strocewicz
New York Times
Wife's Quandary Hat or Divorce Up for Decision
In a Boston Evening Transcript script a wife asks her husband after he wrecked her hat. She contemplates options deciding whether to replace the hat or pursue a divorce. The dialogue centers on a temper incident and a marital dilemma.
Subtle English Humor in a Clever Ball Conundrum
George Broadhurst recalls an English shopkeeper who teases an American about wit. The k ensues with a billiard joke: the American defers, the Englishman claims the real answer is that the ball looks round at the start before acting on its cue.
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George Broadhurst
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