Amusing Coons Court Battle in Rouzer's Run,Squire Sniffers Hears Case
In Rouzer's Run Pennsylvania, Job Binners sues Sam Rorer for a coon theft. Reuben Ray pursues habus corpus and ejectment. Squire Sniffers dismisses habus corpus and convicts Rorer of slander, while ordering costs and fines for the defendants as the court adjourns to go bear hunting.
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Rouzer
Pennsylvania
Binners
Rorer
Squire Sniffers
Job Binners
Sam Rorer
Reuben Ray
Hoss
An Lawin
Reuben
Job
Sam
Sam Rover
Reub
Reud
Squire Sniffets
Pete Wiswell
Squire Sniffete
Ankin
Ray
Esquire
Ana
Reub Ray
New York Journal
Cotton production and ships cap the era of steam power
The 1896 world cotton crop totals 18.2 million bales or 7.28 billion pounds with US 10.5 million bales India 2.6 million Egypt 648 thousand and other regions the American bale at 450 pounds Indian 400 pounds Egyptian 717 pounds US cotton area exceeds 20 million acres. The Shipping World notes the Oceanic may reach 27 knots on a Queenstown to Sandy Hook run, potentially beating Cunard’s Lucania. John Parshall, linked to the Alexander expedition and Lincoln assassination, dies in Indianapolis.
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United States
India
Egypt
Atlanta Constitution
London Shipping World
White Star Line
Oceanic
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Lucania
Shipping World
John Parshall
Indianapolis
Alexander
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Alow
Buchanan
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Horceless carriages gain public service rights in Seine prefecture
A prefectural decision in the Seine grants horceless carriages full public service rights as ordinary vehicles. The move could boost competition and industry, with potential impact if similar bylaws appear in large English towns beyond Crystal Palace exhibitions.
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Seine
England
Crystal Palace
True Love: Oldest Philadelphia Bark Still in Service
The True Love, built in Philadelphia in 1764 and once the Delaware’s largest trade ship, survived as a coal hulk and was towed into Rochester after a collision with the Gravesend of London. At 96 feet 8 inches long and 206 tons, the vessel inspired Philadelphia Maritime Exchange members to consider preserving it as a relic.
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True Love
Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Gravesend
London
Rochester
Delaware
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Pennsylvania
Ivigtut
Greenland
Thomas Nathaniel
B. Crowley
Lloyds
Hull
England
G Dahl
John &. Ward
Philadelphia Press
Playful Seal Juggles Objects With Whiskers At Battery Park Aquarium
The New York Sun describes an aquarium seal at Battery Park that uses its long white whiskers to juggle floating debris and a fragment of fish skin. The older seal, in the tank for about 21 years, chases, spirals, and catches the floating fragment for hours, displaying rapid graceful swimming as it plays in the water.
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Aquarium At
Battery Park
Aquarium
New York Sun
Sloping Shoulders in Fashion Change Worn by Women
A New York fashion writer notes foreign centers are adopting sloping shoulders. The trend lengthens neck to shoulder lines and directs sleeve fullness downward. Shoulders stay in place but appear shifted toward the elbow, altering overall silhouette.
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New York
A Naughty Joke Told by Johnny to the Preacher
A Cleveland Leader humorous exchange has Little Johnny asking why the wicked face punishment after death. The preacher responds with a moral lesson about robbers and misdeeds, while Johnny quips that good folks receive punishment in this life.
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Johnny
Little Johny
Cleveland Leader
1471 French Baron Seeks Avicenna Copy Return
A French baron offered a pledge of 10 marks of silver to read a copy of Avicenna and have it returned, a security equal in value to over $60. The proposal was rejected.
Smiles of the Season A Fall in Satin Gown
A poem excerpt narrates Daphne descending stairs in a satin gown and the narrator’s hopeful fall of love. The scene captures glamour, treacherous steps, and a courtship impulse set in a Brooklyn Life piece quoted by Ella Randall Pearce.
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Daphne
Arma
Ella Randall Pearce
Brooklyn
Up to Date Child Refuses Teasing and Heaven Promise
A child named Charlie is admonished to be good and not tease his sister. He gazes at a rooster and asks about tail feathers and crowing, while another voice, Up to Date, responds with the heavenly reward promise.
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Charlie
Drifted Seven Days In Open Boat Spotted Sail
After seven days at sea the lone woman passenger aboard an open boat finally spots a sail. The lookout cries a warning as hope returns and the crew prepares for rescue amid a tense moment described in the Philadelphia North American account.
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Philadelphia
North American
Four organ grinders on our street clash over a mad dog remark
A Chicago Tribune line recalls a tense street scene where a boy in frazzled trousers overhears another saying they had four organ grinders yesterday and a mad dog, sparking a brief exchange between two boys one wearing a rimless hat.
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Chicago Tribune
From Lovers to Court: Exhibit A in Breach Case
A poetic reminiscence turns into a court image as phrases of ardor are slated for a breach of promise jury. The Indianapolis Journal frames the tale of words once spoken in romance becoming evidence in a legal proceeding.
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Cupid
Jove
Indianapolis Journal
Man's Estate Eluded Him in Life and Legacy
In a Detroit Journal passage a man is described as living to an advanced age yet never owning property in his own name, all assets being held by his wife. This phrasing notes a curious, for-the-record arrangement of ownership within their household.
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Vermont
Dawson Halling
Barrer
Iit
Bun
Detroit Journal
Cushman
Anticorporation Man or Politician Director
A Detroit News quote debate notes a man described as anticorporation in business yet a director in several large concerns. The dialogue contrasts his political stance with his corporate roles and questions sincerity.
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Detroit News
Underpaid School Maams Recall Gum Theft Tale
A humorous quote from the Indianapolis Journal recalls teachers underpaid and a teacher deterring students by confiscating chewing gum, highlighting early 20th century school life and discipline anecdotes.
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Indianapolii Journal
The Hungry Brigade at the Rack on the Dusty Track
A verse excerpt describes the Hungry Brigade toiling for spoils and hunger for day. It portrays relentless effort and endurance as they push toward the rack on the dusty track, an image of unyielding persistence.
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Athinta
Something to Boot in Town Topics
Foster teased Bullion with a bet about marrying his daughter and Lowe asks what Bullion did. Foster answers he raised him, illustrating a humorous local tale from the column.
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Foster
Dudely
Lowe
Remarkable Development with Wheeler and Sykes Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mr Wheeler asking a girl named Ian about growing up, with Miss Sykes confirming she once sat on his knee. The exchange suggests a notable change or reunion involving LT and the young woman.
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Mr. Wheeler
Miss Sykes
Ian
Fragmented Literary Exchange Snippet
An OCR fragment shows a social quarrel exchange referencing a college graduate and a householder. Vague dialogue mentions Littell and a metaphor about tires and carpets. The text also cites Washington Star and Jewett Haven’t you heard of a fighting chance in a playful exchange.
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Hewitt
Jewett
The New Idol and Humorous Exchange Fragments
A compilation of satirical exchanges and captions from various 19th century papers. It features quips about lisping speech, a scotch minister, mock dialogues about marriage abroad, and playful barbs on religious and social norms. The text weaves light humor through interjections like a preacher’s calm, a graveyard joke, and ballooning mishaps.
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Tennyson
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Thackeray
Kipling
Paris
Juvenile Theology
Stan
District Court of the
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State of Montana
Beaverhead
Joseph Arbour
Eloise Arbour
A. D
L. J. Price
Barbour
Tribune Pub. CO
Dillon, Mont
The
Hungry Brigade
Schwartz
Main St., Dillon, Mont
Tam
College
Ately
Washington Star
Lown 'Poptes
Eee Land Office
Misconla
Mont
John M. Mifflin
Frank Wedel
T. C
South Tange
Weet
Beaverhead County
Montana
Herby
Wisdom
W. A. Francis
U. S
District of Montana
Register
United States Land Office
Missoula
Joan M. Evans
Fifth Judicial District
State of
George W. Dart
M.selway
Harriet A. Dart
County of
Said
Dillon Tribune
Smith
Tickley
Tribune Pub C.O., Agente
Ditnon, Montana
J. P. Winter
Merghant
Vanlow
Dillon
Montana Street
Cushnan
Clan Man
Cohmman
J. Lennox Browne
F. B.C
Fondon Throat and Ear Hospital
Browne
Cushman. Drug Co
Vincennes
Ind
Jesse
Dillon Taxnune
New York Sunday Journal
Scoffer
Indiana
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Terra
Aeronaut
Terre Haute
Henpeck
Mer
CB Datel
Vanted
Wining and Scientific Press
Marxet St
San Francisco, Ca
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We Bats
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