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Fort Smith Elevator

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1884

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Dynami te Bomb Test Shocks New Jersey Canal Scene

A detailed report recalls a dynamite bomb trial fired from an ordinary cannon along the Greenville canal near Newark and Morris canal. Inventor F H Snyder demonstrated a rubber cushion to launch dynamite without the powder’s shock triggering detonation. The event drew crowds observing from a bridge while a line of onlookers fled.

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Righteous Wrath and a Jury Discharged in Quiet Trial

A judge berates a special government agent in a tense session as the jury requests the trial end. The defendant is found not guilty and discharged amid distress, while observers remark on the surreal scene and a distant reference to an elegant residence of ex-Senator Rebison in Washington.

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Pleasant Paragraphs and Amusing Odds and Ends

A curious column collects light quips and snippets from daily life. It notes a grocer returning sugar with a joking tag about sand and building use, and a wag's remark about leaving if an employer’s words aren’t recalled. Additional bits include a student’s question about a cat’s head turns and a lawyer’s quip about settling with a client.

Fragmented Text Unable To Determine Clear News Item

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