Baseball Umpire Turmoil Over Foul Ball and Snakes
In a Minneapolis Trip Tribune retelling, baseball lore recalls umpire calls amid bizarre events. A foul line hit diverted by pigeons at Brooklyn shifts call. Jiggers Donahue fears snakes as Joe Cantillon scatters worms to distract him. Tucker loses a Chicago game due to a snake prank. Stratton faces a wreck and disputed score as Sycamore Valley argues four runs.
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Hastern Park
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Tigerambulators
Nick Young
Treadway
Gaffrey
Gaffney
Nick
Senators
Chicago
Cantillon
Joe
Washington
John
Tommy Tucker
Ahblen
Bill Everett
Tom
Dahlen
West Side
Everett
Tucker
Tommy
Jack Stratton
Dallas
Sycamore Valley
Lynn
Joavitus
Butch Carpenter
Butch
Hick
Fyns
Minneapolis
Tripune
Flying Kites For Luck On Ninth Day Ceremony
On the ninth day of the ninth month Chinese legend says Celestials fly kites to avert misfortune. If a Chinaman did not fly his kite the date, he would fear lifelong unease and possible ill fortune. The tale notes a dream that warned of danger.
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Chinaman
Kite flight and narrow escape inspire yearly Chinese tradition
A man repaired to a hill on that day and amused his family by flying a kite while awaiting disaster. That evening he returned to his valley home and found it fallen, burying his pigs. He and neighbors gave thanks for his escape, a memory kept alive as millions fly kites in China each year.
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China
New York Tribune
Unlikely Young Napoleon Surfaces At Dinner Scene
Memoir excerpt recounts a voyage to Corsica where an officer, M. de Belloc, urged tossing a young uniformed cadet overboard. The colonel declined, noting the boy’s character would shape history as Napoleon Bonaparte. Belloc reflects on the missed chance to alter world events.
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Napoleon
Corsica
M. de Belloc
Belloc
Comtesse de Boigne
No Gain and Some Loss in Learning a Horn
A brass band leader notes odd effects of learning a horn on singing. A neighbor asks if horn playing spoils the voice. The leader admits his voice was damaged by mouthpiece strain though once praised for a good bass. The neighbor regrets missing his singing. Youth's Companion.
An Expert Marksman in Rifle Practice Terms
The Scranton Republican explains rifleman rankings from marksman to sharpshooter and expert. It details scoring: marksman 98 of 150 at 200, 300, 500 yards. sharpshooter 160 of 200 plus skirmish and total 225. expert must meet all prior marks plus 40 of 50 at 200 yards and 85 of 60 at 1000 yards. The piece notes the long distance and tiny bullseye.
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Scranton Republican
Time to Quit Fireman Refuses Jump After Ink Bribe
A new fireman on his first blaze is ordered by the chief to perform a dangerous ladder and rescue task. He quips he needs pen and ink to write his resignation, citing fear and seeking a job change rather than heroic duty. The incident reflects on courage and workplace pressure in a humorous anecdote from Argonaut.
Charcoal an Antidote
Japanese physicians declare powdered charcoal prevents internal poisoning if taken immediately after symptoms appear. French physicians confirm charcoal as the most active antidote, noting a large dose is safe and can be given in divided portions mixed with water.
A Great Night At The Club Ends In Arrest
A London Tatler snippet reveals a social night ending unexpectedly as Jones is arrested and spends the night in a police station after a trip to the club. Brown notes he reached home, while Jones remains amused by the misadventure.
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Jones
Brown
London Tatler
Not a Quiet Dresser cartoon quip from Cleveland Leader
A brief cartoon-style exchange notes contrasting quiet dressing versus a husband who fumbles a collar button, highlighting humor in domestic attire as printed in the Cleveland Leader. The gag centers on Mrs A and Mrs B commenting on a husband’s attire.
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Tin
Cleveland
Smiles on pride and pretension in high places
A reflective saying by Samuel Smiles condemning the vanity and arrogance of those in elevated positions, noting that status amplifies conspicuous incongruity in conduct.
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Samuel
Hear Hear Then Hear Him A Century Of Parliament Cries
The London Chronicle notes how the phrase Hear hear evolved from Flear him hear him to its modern form. It traces usage from 1680 to 1803 with instances in the House of Commons including Pitt’s return in May 1803 and cheers that shifted to Hear him before he spoke.
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Lord Stanhope
Pitt
House of Commons
Francia Horner
London Chronicle
Governor Glenn Defends State Court Rights in North Carolina
North Carolina Governor R B Glenn argues state courts have jurisdiction and must be respected by the federal judiciary. The clash with Judge Pritchard centers on rail tariff fines and habeas corpus releases. Glenn, a veteran lawyer and politician, served as Cleveland elector and became governor in 1905 with a 1909 term.
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North Carolina
R. B. Glenn
North Carolia
Pritchard
Glenn
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Southern Railway
Captain Osterhaus Remembers Hidden Sailor Tale
Hugo Osterhaus, new Connecticut captain, lauds old salt at New York dinner while recalling a vanished shellback. He recounts stories of the past, including the old sailor who never shaved his upper lip and kept a place to strike matches.
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Hugo Osterhaus
Connecticut
New York
Captain Osterhaus
Bill
Abdication of Korea's Emperor Spurs World Attention
The Hermit Kingdom's abdication of its long reigning emperor and the crown prince's ascension focus global interest. Japanese influence is linked to the change, with Lt General Y Hasegawa cited as key adviser. The ex-emperor abdicated under pressure after 44 years, due to policy missteps risking national safety. Hasegawa, a famed commander, previously led Imperial guards in the Russo-Japanese War and fought under General Kuroki in Manchuria.
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Hermit Kingdom
Korea
Y. Hasegawa
Imikado
Russia
Imperial Guards
Kuroki
Manchuria
Nuropatkin
Vervalo Plant and Druid Divination Tale
The vervalo plant, little valued for beauty, was sacred to Druids. They gathered it for divinations only when the great dog star rose to obscure sun and moon, ensuring no celestial witness could see the act.
Kennedy Laxative Syrup Clears Colds and Coughs
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently upon the bowels and clears the whole system of coughs and colds. It promptly relieves inflammation of the throat and allays irritation. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, 55 Stephenson.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
The Sea Hedgehog and Its Air Shield Mechanism
Globefishes or sea hedgehogs of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific can inflate their bodies to a drum taut state when threatened by sharks. The inflated form, covered in sharp prickles, deters predators even as the fish relies on air or water to swell rapidly. Unlike land hedgehogs, they lack a specialized muscle to erect spines.
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Atlantic
Indo-Pacific
Ike
Scientific American
Don’ts for Babies From Pearson’s Weekly
Advice list from Pearson’s Weekly warns against rocking, teasing, trotting, romping with babies and dressing them stylishly. It urges keeping babies well slept, limiting strangers handling, avoiding long clothes in hot weather, and giving cool water to ward off fever, noting twenty eight inches as a safe length.
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Rose
Pearson's Weekly
Its Fire and Its Girdle Cakes at The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn Osmotherley preserves a hundred year old fire kept alight by peat from the Yorkshire moors. Girdle cakes bake on a suspended girdle above the ember red floor as visitors enjoy excellent tea in a quaint old world inn on the Yorkshire wolds.
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Osmotherley
Yorkshire
Yorkshire Wolds
London Standard
Barrister Pickford Cited By Judges In Quiet Session
A historic courtroom anecdote recalls Justice Pickford arguing before two judges with little dissent. After a lengthy legal dispute one judge declared the statement not good law and the court not tasked to expound it. The barrister retorted that neither the wish nor the ability existed, then steered back to paragraph 3.
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Justice Pickford
Pickford
Loudon
Obstinate Parents and Reginald Clash Over Cat Tail
A London Globe brief notes Reginald stubbornly defying his father by pulling the cat's tail, with the father warning him he is obstinate. The exchange underscores domestic discipline in a concise newspaper item.
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Reginald
London Globe
Amicable Adjustment Quip From Filegende Blatter
A witty exchange from Filegende Blatter reveals a playful quarrel over hats. One speaker insists on sharing a colleague’s wife’s new hat while the other discerns they will not obtain one. The remark underscores humor in workplace banter.
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Mmill
Built That Way. What does it tenn, pa, when It Says a man 'bent its steps?
The phrase appears as a cryptic query from a New York Press item asking what it means when a man is described as bending his steps. Context suggests a reflection on determined movement or disposition, but the exact meaning remains unclear from the fragment.
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Naw
York Press
Cascasweet for upset stomachs in babies and children
Advertises Cascasweet a stomach remedy for babies and children. Claims no harmful drugs and states it is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St. The note advises patience with peevish infants and suggests Cascasweet as a gentle corrective.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Piano tuner S J Burdett places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer
S J Burdett, a piano tuner, placed orders at Brown and Dollmeyer. The brief notice notes a business interaction involving the tuner and the shop, with no further details on items or dates.
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S.J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Home Cure for Offensive Breath and Dental Decay
The article advises addressing decayed teeth to prevent offensive breath and suggests remedies. It recommends professional dental care if needed, chewing cinnamon or calamus root, chewing mastic resin to freshen breath, rinses with tinctures of cathartic spirits and myrrh, keeping tincture on hand for after cleaning, and using strong coffee or parsley to neutralize odor. It also mentions charcoal tablets as helpful for this condition.
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Cardus
Chicken and Egg Faux McMuffin Sandwiches
Combine equal parts cooked chicken and hard boiled eggs chopped and bound in thickened milk gravy seasoned with salt pepper and paprika. Layer between sliced stale bread with fried bacon or chopped ham if desired, wrap with twine, fry until light brown, then serve hot and untie.
Household Notes on Cleaning and Health Cures
Household tips advise ammonia in water to clean mirrors and glass to remove dust and specks. Lavender on a sick person’s pillow repels flies. Butter applied to a burn prevents skin blisters. Glycerin in hot milk is said to ease severe coughing spasms.
Stand For Flatirons Patent Lets Iron Stand Stay Put
A Michigan woman patents an ironing board stand that prevents flatirons from sliding. The device uses a resilient wire base attachable to any ironing board with a receptacle secured to hold the iron in position.
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Michigan
Design of a tilted board stand for iron safety
Three sides rise to form a tray with one open side facing the longer board portion. With the stand set and a flatiron resting in the receptacle, tilting the board cannot eject the iron, as the closed sides prevent such accidents and keep the iron secure.
Canned String Beans Preparation and Brining Method
Instructions describe boiling beans until near doneness then adding a brine of salt at a ratio of one pint per ten pints before finishing. Alternative method notes draining the brine and cooking beans in water briefly, then frying with butter pepper sugar and cream if desired.
For Hardening the Gums Decoction Remedy Advice
A decoction of tannin oak bark and myrrh is recommended to harden soft spongy gums. Avoid salty foods overly acidic fruits and excess sweets pastries. Radishes may cause gum softness and too much fat or oil is detrimental.
The Sun Injures the Hair Exposure Destroys Color
Readers are warned that direct sun on bare heads can fade hair color. Prolonged exposure dries the natural oil sek and impoverishes the scalp.
Bleaching Ivory Carvings With Turpentine and Sunlight
A simple method restores discolored ivory carvings by painting with spirits of turpentine and exposing to sunlight for a few days. The treatment also benefits ivory piano keys turning yellow.
Glycerin Lotion Recipe Cures Rough Skin Pimples
A simple skin lotion mix uses glycerin elycerin one ounce distilled water six ounces rosewinter three ounces. Promoted for rough skin and pimples with a reassuring tone.
Vacation forward service for Journal subscribers
Notice to subscribers urges readers leaving the city for summer to leave a forwarding address at the Journal office. Paper will be forwarded to the new address at no extra charge and updated as often as needed. The notice highlights that vacation reading of home happenings brings half the pleasure.
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Journal
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 86
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons at Studio 86 located on Grove Street. Hours listed as 9 to 4 daily, with instruction available for beginners and advanced players.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Daily Journal Delivers Papers Citywide for Lue a Week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for Lue for a full week. The offer implies broad distribution reach and a promotional push to attract readers across neighborhoods.
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