A Police Affair Consists of Warburton's Arrest
Warburton drives a carriage into a street chase as two mounted officers edge closer. A woman in a crimson cloak confronts him and he is arrested for drunkenness and abduction. In court, Warburton faces initial questioning while recalling the kiss that started it all.
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Robert
Warburton
Nan
Tuffian
Nancy
Bucko
Bill
Rae
Washington
England
Scott Circle
George
Third Precinct
Johu
James Osborne
Wrong carriage misstep lands man in police court
A man faces a 35 dollar fine for reckless driving and disorderly conduct after claiming a mistaken carriage number. The court notes his prank dress from the groom’s clothes caused arrest, while he promises to pay and asks for secrecy. The scene includes remarks about liquor, racing, and a dramatic note from James Osborne.
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Civil Law
Marie
Warburton
James Osborne
James
New York State
Marie Johnson
Mabel ‘Tyner
Belle Lisle
Chuck
Bob
Modifying Picture Forms in Child Symbol Drawing
The article argues for guiding children from rigid geometric symbols to observed, freer representations. It stresses individual guidance, balancing form with the idea or scene, and warns against overemphasis on details like whiskers or buttons that distract from the overall picture. It highlights examples of a man and boy returning home and gathering apples, noting progression from strict symbols to freer, observational drawing.
Identification in France cautions for Americans
Deputy Consul General Coxe in Paris urges Americans to carry identification papers when in France. He notes registration requirements for foreigners, the value of a passport or consular affidavit, and cites incidents showing risk from lack of papers. He emphasizes updated addresses and safe passage with proper ID.
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Coxe
Paris
France
Lyons
New Device Pricks Nose to Cure Red Noses
A Berlin developed instrument uses a stamp with about 40 gilded platinum points to superficially scarify and bleed the skin of the nose. Six to eight weekly sittings reportedly restore color by destroying excessive vessels, with little scarring. Dermatologists note success and potential for birthmarks and blemishes.
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Germany
Berlin
Lassar
Barrel Upright Truck Aids Transport Of Barrels
A Massachusetts inventor introduces a barrel truck designed to keep barrels upright during transport. The frame platform uses an angle iron U shape with cross-bars and a curved back guide to hold the barrel. A single curved handle allows loading and balancing, even on inclines, with a strong light platform for durability.
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Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Modern Devil Worship and Luciferian Rites in Paris and Bruges
The piece describes secret Luciferian cults in Bruges and Paris, citing a 19th century Everybody's Magazine essay. It recalls a Rue Rochechouart Black Mass and a current Parisian chapel at 22 Rue du Ruisseau Montmartre, with Friday nocturnal gatherings and reputations of occult figures among professionals.
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I. Bruges
Vance ‘Thompson
Everybody’s Magazine
Lucifer
Pantheon
Paris
Pantaemon
Rue Rochechouart
Rue du Ruisseau
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Montmartre
Satan
Beelzebub
Ashtaroth
Moloch
Archangel
Outdoor Jail: A Mexican Jail Consists of an Oak Tree
A historical note describes a Mexican jail built outdoors using an oak tree as the enclosure with a chain and a staple attachment securing prisoners. The setup reflects a rustic form of confinement and a stark symbol of punishment.
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Mexico
Novelty in Watch Dials Stirs Military Figures
Maj. Gen. Baden-Powell of Mafekiz fame and a noted author on military matters is credited with an invention shown herewith that scarcely...
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Baden-Powell
Mafekinz
Novelty in watch dials gains military and fashion appeal
The Scientific American notes a new watch dial style called the "B-P" dial that suits both civilians and night scouts. London jewelers report several eminent military officers, including pilots, have adopted this dial for their chronometers.
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London
Pneumatic hub eyed as rubber tire replacement
A India-Rubber World correspondent reports renewed interest in a pneumatic hub to replace the rubber tire. A London syndicate funds development with hopes of easier running by a pneumatic cushion around the hub, similar to the tire’s effect.
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London
Liquid for Sanitary Spraying Formula
A scented sanitary spray formula blends ten parts eucalyptol with three parts thyme oil and equal parts lemon oil and lavender oil, using 110 parts alcohol. Mix and dilute by adding one teaspoonful to a pint of water for use in sickroom chambers.
European Self-Defense Art Echoes Jiu Jitsu History
A French teacher notes a European self-defense art similar to jiu jitsu existed by the 17th century. The claimed principles are outlined in Nicholas Peters’ 1674 Amsterdam publication.
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Woxing
Europe
Nicholas Peters
Amsterdam
Amusement and wariness meet in a travel tale
The Kansas City Journal quotes a Manila dinner scene where an army officer’s wife presides over six guests and a new Japanese cook. The roast is carved poorly and served in six chunks, highlighting cultural clashes and humor from a distant posting.
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Manila
Philippines
Kansas City Journal
Chinese Industrial Museum Planned in Peking
The Anglo-Japanese Gazette reports China will establish an industrial and commercial museum in Peking with a site secured for buildings. It will showcase Chinese and foreign goods to promote manufacturing, with Japanese partners and firms urged to participate to boost commerce and native industry.
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Peking
Not So Far Ahead
Chicago Daily News quotes Blox Jimblecute praising his genius. Knox asks how far in advance, Blox replies about eighty minutes.
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Blox
Jimblecute
Knox
Chicago Daily News
The Motor Skate and Its Speeding Possibilities
Reports shift from skepticism to belief that Paris skaters use small motors on each skate with a rear axle linked engine and a gasoline can on the skater. At 25 miles per hour the device raises safety concerns and suggests messenger riders could surpass bicycles in reach and speed.
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Messenger Boys
Novel rubber corrugated bat draws baseball interest
A Chicago inventor unveils a baseball bat with an inner cloth layer cemented to the bat and an outer corrugated rubber covering. As the season nears, inventive devices like pitching machines and new paraphernalia attract attention from players and fans nationwide.
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Chicago
Laughter as Insanity Questioned by English Scientist
The Omaha World-Herald on January 10 rejects the claim that laughter signals insanity. It suggests only that a restrained expression may reflect fear of losing reason rather than not understanding the joke.
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Omaha World-Herald
Turning Iron Into Gold
Berlin factory shows high value of cast iron ornaments with 10,000 pieces per pound yielding $250 000 per ton while the raw material costs about $7 50.
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Berlin
Black dancer performs in toy shop
In a brief item from a New York weekly clipping, two messenger boys discuss a Black person dancing on a box in a toy store. One boy eagerly points out the scene while the other, more sober, mentions a message about life and passing and notes a half hour delay.
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Cully
N. Y
Knickerbocker Has Jones Investigated Anything
The New York Sun reports no investigation by Becker into Jones, noting Becker says he is a detective and denies conducting inquiries regarding Jones.
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Knicker
Jones
Becker
N. Y. Sun
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