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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1895
Page
2
An Electrical Review report describes dishonest gambling devices used to cheat at marble and ball games. Operators used hidden electromagnets, secret compartments, and controlled magnets to halt or tilt outcomes. An English judge ruled a marriage void if church doors close or a witness is missing.
A St Louis Globe Democrat report describes Jim forcing Long Haired Pete and his gang to dance while he disarms them. He shoots Pete’s boot and Spivey’s hat, keeps the crowd entertained, then orders the gang to leave the territory.
Oliver P. Lucas, secretary of the board of aldermen, and horseman Bob Cathcart were linked by a poolroom incident. Cathcart sold a pool on a big race to Lucas, who unknowingly held a winning ticket worth over 300 dollars. Lucas hesitated to claim the money, then explored the affair, finally letting a portion ride on a bet he did not stake.
The Hon. Joseph H. Choate and the Hon. Edward Lauterbach won a recent suit. After the verdict Lauterbach joked about charging a fee of 750 dollars each. Choate later handed a 1500 dollar check to Lauterbach for the fee, who replied with a Biblical line about being persuaded to be a Christian.
A report discusses converting animal oil to a substance identical to natural petroleum under varying conditions. It notes limited current practical impact but potential for commercial use, possibly transforming lubricants and illuminating oils with future developments in the industry.
A duchess interviewing a prospective lady's maid asks if she can dress her hair. The girl replies it takes half an hour. The duchess cries in terror that half an hour leaves too little time to fill the rest of the morning. Based on a London Tit-Bits anecdote.
A collage of brief items discusses blushing psychology with references to Melinard and Darwin, notes slave trade remnants in Tonquin, the peculiar tale of Rube Field the Warrensburg prodigy, and a quirky history of hoopskirts from 1530. The piece cites Atlanta Constitution and Yankee Blade as sources.
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