Nyack Man Reveals Hidden Fortune After Death
Tim Gibbons a 65 year old single man died in New City and an inquest found a large fortune hidden in his home. Cash plus bank balances totaled $10,033.19 with $3,354.54 in his house, $6,678.75 in bank accounts, and $3,000 plus balance in one bank book. Money turned over to the county treasurer. He reportedly left kin and had saved from inheritance and earnings.
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Nyack
Tim Gibbons
New City
Smith
Gibbons
New York Savings Bank
Third Avenue Savings Bank
Greenwich Savings Bank
Swell Texas Wedding Recorded in Sardonic Style
A Texas wedding is playfully but sharply described by a local reporter. The bride’s tremors and inexperience are noted with polite humor, the groom’s less graceful moment is joked about, and the ceremony proceeds without disruption.
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Texas
Still Husband and Wife Divorce Case Vetoed
The state circuit court, Judge Base presiding, heard Hall versus Hall all day. Married in Linn county twenty one years ago, they have eleven children. After hearing many witnesses and evidence, the court dismissed both complaints and advised the couple to return home and care for their family.
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Base
State Circuit Court
Nkei
Hall
Linn County
A Second Dana Editorial Criticized as Thin and Misleading
The Register accuses outside parties of writing the editorial and questions the editor’s claim of doubling weekly circulation. It notes a recent issue claiming the group’s sheet is only half the WEEKLY GUARD and taunts the editor about future editorials while praising the piece as a daisy worth reading.
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the Register
GUARD
Daisy
Meat exports from United States rise last month
More than a third of total U S meat exports last month were shipped abroad. Data shows significant overseas demand impacting domestic production and trade balance. Trade officials note momentum for pork and beef shipments to key markets in Europe and Asia.
Pacific Coast Wheat Shipments Reach New Highs
The Oregonian notes Portland led Pacific Coast ports with 1,746,142 bushels shipped. Seattle and Tacoma totalled 1,889,800 bushels, the largest combined from those ports. San Francisco sent 1,573,554, totaling 5,209,496 bushels from Pacific ports and 15,402,901 for all American ports. For ten months ending November nearly one-fifth of U S wheat left from the coast. Total ten month shipments were 154,363,080 bushels.
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Pacific
Oregonian
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Pacific Coast
Portland Bicyclists Face Sidewalk Bans Says Oregonian
The Oregonian criticizes city authorities for tolerating cyclists on sidewalks calling Portland a village with city pretensions. It argues riders should use streets or transit, warning of a potential sidewalk rider crackdown and likening the nuisance to pigs roaming streets.
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The
Oregonian
Portland
Pensioning the Veterans and War Widows Surge Ahead
The act of the last Congress will greatly lift pensions for widows and veterans. Last year saw a 45 person increase among widows under the 1900 act, while veterans continue to die off rapidly. In seven years over 100,000 have died, and even larger numbers are expected as more pensions are issued to later wars.
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Philippines
Oex
Time on jewelry store clocks marks fate says Lincoln death
The article notes all wooden clocks in the United States display 8 18 as the time of Lincoln’s death. Jewelers propose changing to 3 55 to reflect McKinley’s shooting time. The advertising time is called the hour of fate by the trade group.
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United States
Lincoln
Jewelers’ Association
McKinley
Maine hunters fatally shoot 5 of 12 accident victims
In Maine twelve people have been accidentally shot by hunters this season, five dead. A legislature enacted a ten year maximum penalty for such crimes, yet no prosecutions have occurred. The writer laments the prevalence of deadly weapon play.
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Maine
Notice of Equalization Meeting in Lane County
Ecorne Oregon October 31 1901 notice given that the county equalization commission will meet in the assessor's office at the courthouse Eugene on Monday November 25 1901 to adjust assessments. All persons owing taxes will govern themselves accordingly. D P Burton Acrescr.
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Ecorne, Or
Lane County
Court House St Eugene
D. P. Burton
Desens In England Dozens In Porcelain Trade Explain
In Staffordshire earthenware circles the dozen varies by item with pitchers called Jugs priced per dozen as 12 24 30 and more with sizes like quart 12 to the dozen and pint 24 to the dozen. Trade terms include cocksport twitters and baker's dozen of 13, devoted to a curious language. Among Cornwall fishermen a long dozen equals 24 London Answers.
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England
Staffordshire
Cornwall
London
The Earthworms That Plow The World
A reflection on how earthworms smooth turf and shape landscapes by leveling surface irregularities and renewing soil. The piece notes the worm’s ancient plowing role before humans and counts corals as equally influential in building reefs, though in tropical zones. It emphasizes the worm’s quiet, foundational labor in Earth’s history.
Why the Mole Is Blind
The article explains mole blindness as a degeneration of the optic nerve after long dark dwelling. It notes occasional partial vision in one eye and compares it to inherited disease tendencies, suggesting future moles may be completely blind.
Distinguishing Sex by Skull Features in Antiquity
Experts say determining sex from skulls is very difficult though certain traits help. The most telling, a prominent nasal projection, and overall skull thickness differ by sex with men showing stronger mastoid processes and a smoother fore to aft curve. Broca cites mastoid support as a near giveaway for males. Greek sculptors noted similar cues.
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Broca Ia
Noted Foreigners Speak In Rude Shouts Abroad
A Mexican Herald excerpt discusses foreigners abroad who shout in English to be understood, causing locals to hear unpleasant judgments about people and things. It argues such behavior breeds a reputation of being very rude and overly aggressive.
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Tourteta
Seeing Around Corners Insect Eyes Extend Vision
The article notes many Insecta possess much larger visual fields than humans due to their compound eyes. It suggests if humans developed similar vision, benefits would include better detection of pickpockets, though there would be drawbacks.
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Chambers’ Journal
Lets Him Out
Mrs Nagger Oh James how awkward Mr Smith has come and now we shall be 13 at table Mr Nagger What then Mrs Nagger with a shriek Why one of us will die before the year is out Mr Nagger Never mind Im tough Pick Me Up
Irish Gentleman Seizes Vacant Streetcar Seat
An Irish gentleman occupying a street car finds a vacant seat and quips that he arrived just in time. He jokes about being unable to get a seat if he had come later, and the moment ends with playful banter about car seating.
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Sera
Tone cues reveal caller gender over phone says Nashi ville Banner
A brief quip notes that a man’s tone suggests he is speaking to a woman on the telephone, attributed to the Nashi ville Banner.
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Nashiville Banner
Lovers and a father's refusal in a strained library scene
In a tense moment, a young couple awaits the father's verdict. Richard returns after meeting the stern father, revealing a cautious but hopeful exchange. The scene ends with Richard’s whispered report that the father merely said thanks and went on.
Abdominal Massage Cited For Digestive Cure In Youth
A French medical journal notes several cases where abdominal massage relieved dyepepia and abdominal disease. One 20 year old man, six months ill with stomach issues and dying of phthisis anxiety, improved rapidly after abdominal massage. His distressed abdomen became supple, pain subsided, digestion improved and he gained about six pounds in six months, a weight he has kept for five years.
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Leee
Prayers Answered In Civil War Tale
A noted anecdote recalls General G. O. Howard and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson both praying before a major battle. Each sought victory, and the exchange concludes that both prayers were answered, shaping a reflection on faith and outcomes in war.
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Jackson
Penetration of Light Through Minute Openings
Experiments show light can be seen through a clean cut opening not more than one forty thousandth of an inch. Two clean straight edges with paper between at one end, opposite ends brought together reveal a wedge of light. By knowing paper thickness, the gap at the small end is calculated and presented.
Bell of 81 Mara Legend From Ireland
A curious Irish tale says a sky descended bell near Mara rang loudly as it neared earth the tongue detached and went back to the skies. People concluded the sacred bell should not be sounded on earth but kept for holy beneficent purposes.
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Mara
Ireland
Gentleman Rescues Boat Capsize Victim
A man saves a clothes dealer from a capsized boat and receives profuse thanks. The dealer offers his business card and mentions a sale quote while praising the rescuer on this auspicious occasion.
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Eaid
College Degree Theory Argument Echoed in Satirical Exchange
In a brief Washington Star exchange, one sage asserts that a college degree predicts life success. The other counters that success in life makes college graduation likely, illustrating a circular rule about higher education and achievement.
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Washington Star
Tired neighbor recalls long photo session with baby
A weary speaker tells the woman next door that four hours have passed at the photographer's, awaiting an immediate picture of the baby. The remark captures fatigue and domestic scene detail from a fragmentary quote.
Howthers Steel Breechloading Guns Describe Heavy Ordnance
Howthers are steel breechloading weapons weighing 2500 pounds and measuring 6 feet 10 inches in length.
Man’s ready wit exposes thoughts when spoken
A Philadelphia Record observer notes that quick speech often reveals a man’s true thoughts, suggesting caution in talking before thinking. The remark highlights how spontaneous remarks can expose inner beliefs or concealed attitudes.
Irving Probed Shylock’s Imprecation Scene On Stage
Irving sought stage business for Shylock and argued with a fellow actor over the improvised scene in The Merchant of Venice. He demonstrated a kneeling prayer gesture, asserting that top actors like Kean and Phelps followed the book. A Jew lawyer later questioned whether Irving was truly one of them, challenging belief.
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Irving
Shylock
Dea
Hever
Family Prayers at the Jenkinses End in Dinner Call
A Harlem woman enforces family prayers for her young son Johnnie. Mr Jenkins resists but yields. During a sit down prayer, Johnnie interrupts with Yea Dad, come and stay to dinner. Mr Jenkins ends with Amen and quips That’s the limit.
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Harlem
Johnnie
Mr. Jenkins
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Mrs. Jenkins
Jenkins
New York Times
Fishing Hooks Through the Ages and Modern Tackle
The article traces fishing hooks from stone to bronze to iron and notes ancient gold hooks in Colombia and copper hooks in Peru. It highlights Limerick, Ireland as a historic hub, now surpassed by cheaper American styles, and praises rods from two and a half ounces to ten pounds with strong lines unmatched by rivals.
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Colombia
Peru
Limerick
Ireland
New York
Wild Zebras Cause Fear and Injury in Cape Encounters
A discussion of zebras as dangerous predators cites two accounts. One Boer in Cape Colony allegedly forced a zebra toward a precipice, the animal lunged and tore a foot from the leg. Another soldier atop a half domesticated zebra was tossed into a river and had an ear bitten off as the animal bit him while he recovered.
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Cape Colony
Ita
The Penalty of Being Idiec and Idleness
A fragmentary quote discusses idleness as the root cause of social decay including drunkenness and sensuality. It argues that women seek marriage to cure heartache, yet the malaise returns after settlement, with some chasing suffrage or cigarettes as remedies.
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Idiec
Idlenesa
Woren
Sarah Grand
Areneic Eaters of Styria and Arsenic Use
Areneic Eaters of Styria a duchy south of Gratz in the Alps has about 1 500 000 people. Arsenic eaters are widespread with many households using it daily equal to about one and a half grains in 24 hours.
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Styria
Gratz
Great
Pepperbole Pete Defends Marksmanship in Western Exchange
In a vivid frontier scene Pepperbole Pete boasts of never missing a shot while a tenderfoot questions his bravado. The exchange unfolds with Pepperbole Pete shouting that he never reflects on his marksmanship and would shoot a man without flinching.
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Pepperbole
Pepperbole Pete
Pike's Peak
Ohio State Journal
Calicaya's Peruvian Bark Used For Soda Syrups
A study notes Calicaya derives from Peruvian bark and cautions its moderate inclusion in soda water syrups carries risks similar to morphine. Medical observers urge careful dosing and further research into the extract’s potency and safety.
Clouds From High Altitude Skies And Ice Capped Peaks
The text explains cirrus clouds as the highest white vapor masses often ten miles up, contrasts them with the low stratus fog near the ground, and notes the extreme heights of some vapor bodies. It mentions temperatures of minus 75 degrees on snow capped summits and imagines ascending a balloon through dry air and ice to reach the peak.
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Alps
Vast Ocean Tracts Free of Land 1000 Miles Out
The text describes sailor’s routes to reach open waters where no land is within 1000 miles. From San Francisco a northwest path into the North Pacific yields a landless stretch of 1000 miles. Kamchatka southeastward, southern Australia and New Zealand outward, and west from Cape Horn offer similar distances. The southern Pacific between Llorn and New Zealand spans 80 degrees of longitude and 40 of latitude of uninterrupted sea, with its center over 1200 miles from land.
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San Francisco
Indian Ocean
Australia
New Zealand
Cape Horn
Pacific
Llorn
Mother Goose Reportes in Vaudeville Feud
In a New York Sun riff on publicity and stage life, Mother Goose Reportes and The Little Moy clash amid vaudeville talk. Hopeep and Bopeep trade barbs on fame and morals as the Little Boy Blue weighs in, ending with implied jealousy.
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Moy
Bopeep
Bopcep
New York Sun
Anecdote of Greeley and the Tribune Critic
A committee of Academy of Design artists visited The Tribune to complain about Clarence Cook. Horace Greeley listened, then quipped that Cook's articles were widely read and would continue to be printed, ending with a cordial good morning.
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Academy of
Inauled Cardwell Prays and Delivers Confession
The story recalls Lord Cardwell habitually using church prayers in private, when his valet requests urgent service. Cardwell jokes about repeating morning prayers and asserts he does not admit past omissions, though he concedes misdeeds. The exchange highlights irony and self defense in a humorous anecdote.
How We Talked After a Spain Tour
A humorous exchange recounted about two performers. Robinsteia is asked if he understands Spanish and replies no, leading to a joke about conversing with Spaniards in French. He then says the world talked to them with the “plase” and smiles.
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Robinsteia
Spain
Plase
Robinetela
The Actor and Mle Salary Dispute
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a tense exchange about salary between an actor and a colleague. The actor refuses to disclose exact pay, stating the amount is his private matter while promising to share the promised compensation.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Engagement Called Off After Public Display
Teo Mech and Miss Gaggins exchange bold remarks in a burst of confidence as a startled George is urged to end the engagement. The Philadelphia Ledger cites the exchange as cause for reconsideration of the engagement.
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