Confidence game swap leads to beer bottles in satchel
Minneapolis December 10 police report cattle dealer R F F Cargell from Clyde to Heidelberg fell victim to an old fashioned confidence trick at a railroad station. A stranger asked to hold money while he cashed a check, yielding a grip containing seven thousand and a note worth only four beer bottles instead. The swindle culminated as the suspect and victim parted, leaving the holder with empty currency and the deceitful return of the satchel.
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Minneapolis
Minn
R. F F. Cargell
Clyde
N. D
Heidelberg
Germany
Cargell
Chicago
Heeway
Idx
Careell
Caryell
Battleships Won't Rendezvous For Shore Leave
Sixteen battleships of Admiral Sperry's fleet will not meet in New York for shore leave as tentatively announced. The ships will be inspected at Hampton Roads to determine repairs needed and then move in divisions to their home guards. The Navy Department believes sailors have had ample entertainment and should return to their home ports to rejoin families.
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Washington
Admiral Sperry
New York
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Congressmen Object to Roosevelt Secret Service Endorsement
Washington, Dee 10. President Roosevelt’s message includes recommendations on the secret service. Congress has not discussed the subject as much as the amendments last year requiring no detail or transfer from the service. The president argues the provision benefits criminal classes and cites the need for Congress to avoid investigations by secret service agents.
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Washington
Dee
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Secret Service
Railroad Sleuths Jailed for Murder of Frisco Chief
Memphis December 10 1908 special agents John Scott and Ed Calhoun of the Frisco railroad were charged with the murder of Lonnie Holmes chief of police O Haver has recalled badges from the entire corps of Frisco special agents in the wake of the case.
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Frisco
Memphis
Tenn
John Scott
Ed Calhoun
Night Watch
Frisco Railroad
Lonnie Holmes
O'Haver
Hazel Defense Opens in Toledo Murder Case
Toledo December 10 The state rests in the case of Harvey Hazel a seventeen year old boy accused of murdering his mother The defense will open today The prosecution contends the killing occurred during an attempted robbery
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Toledo
Harvey Hazel
Schoolgirl Mamie Wannue Slain Near Columbia
Columbia Kentucky reports Mamie Wannue a thirteen year old girl was murdered while returning from school. Her body was found in the woods with a head injury and dragged into thick undergrowth. A posse with bloodhounds is pursuing the killer.
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Columbia
Mamie Wanmue
Lioydhounds
Clemson's Hatch Wreck Sinks Ship Near Whitefish Point
Duluth Minn Dec 10 Twenty three hatch covers found ashore suggest the stern D M Clemson went down with the Hoon board near Whitefish Point. Authorities fear all twenty five men aboard perished with no survivors expected.
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Clemson
Dulith
Minn
D. M. Clemson
Whitefish Point
Begging letters exaggeration noted by secretary
A Royal Magazine remark cites a benevolent society receiving a letter about a young man who is sole support for his widowly mother and infant brothers. The secretary annotated the margin stating that the caller’s “cage” or circumstances seem evidently exaggerated, hinting at inflated claims.
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Royal Magazine
A Beggar In a Basket and the Gamecock Basket
A passage describes Mexican baskets used for gamecocks and the humble keeping of cocks in patios. It notes the ubiquity of cockfighting beyond bullfighting and ends with a peculiarly vivid street image of an elderly woman begging in a basket carried by a youth, as quoted from Outing Magazine.
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Mexico
Dreams of the Blind in a Century excerpt
In this Century excerpt by Helen Keller the narrator describes dream sensations of vision and taste that surpass her waking senses. She notes independence from touch and guides and joyfully imagines the mind soaring beyond bodily limits while asleep.
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Belen Keller
Prank In Manchester Drapers Sparks Silent Mystery
A wag in Manchester enacted a quiet joke on a closed brougham parked outside a draper’s. The coachman slept, the door closed on cue, and the carriage rolled away as the wag bowed and whispered “Home” before departing. Only the coachman and the lady know the rest.
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Manchester
Wag
Brougham Home
London
Deaf tourist wakes to note in cottage inn
A deaf tourist in a remote English region stays at a cottage inn as the village inn is full. He tells the kindly old lady to wake him at a set hour. She wakes him late and slides under his door a note reading it is half past 8.
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England
Indy
Harper's Weekly
Papering Damp Walls With Corrugated Cardboard
The Architects and Builders' Journal describes a method to dry and paper damp walls using corrugated cardboard coated with asphalt varnish fixed to the wall with tin tacks. The surface faces the room and corrugations run floor to ceiling, leaving a gap at the base. Cardboard is backed with coarse hemp sacking and a layer of plain paper before wall hangings.
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Architects and Builders’ Journal
Why do people call me a Christian, children
A pompous city church deacon asks a class why people call him a Christian. A bright boy answers, smiling at the deacon’s self-satisfied pose, “Because they don’t know you.” The quip lands as a gentle moral jibe from Lippincott’s.
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Lippincott
The Cheerful Undertaker Arrival In New Zealand
A vignette from a New Zealand town describes a cheerful undertaker acting as footman at a station reception. He wears a funeral suit with a white tie and whistles cheerful tunes to ease morbid impressions as he assists guests into a carriage.
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New Zealand
Clara Butt
Tamnal
Her Husband's Business
A New York Press quip about a woman who had to divorce her husband before he died, sharing a gas man’s probing questions during her application to pay for gas and hinting at his uncertain occupation. The remark underscores suspicion surrounding the late spouse and the widow's situation.
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New York Press
Character Needed With Ability, Youths Urged
The piece argues character strengthens ability and warns that brains alone fail without character. It stresses that many youths overvalue skill and overlook moral qualities, warning that capability without integrity is a weakness.
Lack of Facilities Inspires Child to Speak plainly
Clara, visiting Niagara Falls with her aunty, is pressed for reaction to the grand sight. After a pause the child remarks that she finds the falls beautiful but adds that their own creek at home could do it if it had a proper place. The line captures a simple, humorous take on grandeur versus local needs.
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Clara
Niagara Falls
Wrong shoulder joke in timber yard strikes sharp note
In a London Scraps vignette two workmen carry a large batten when the manager appears and accuses one of them of bearing the load on the wrong shoulder. The apprentice quips back that the burden should be on the manager’s shoulder, a quick temper flare that ends with a witty retort.
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London
Shifter Behind Time, Landlord Says Six Months
A landlord challenges a boast that Shifter is ten years ahead, insisting the inventor is only six months behind. The remark undercuts tales of futuristic prowess and frames Shifter as closer to present struggles.
Be grateful for every hour and accept what it brings
The reader is urged to cultivate gratitude for each hour and embrace whatever outcomes come their way, echoing a Thoreau-esque philosophy. The note emphasizes acceptance and mindful living as guidance.
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Thoreau
Decorative pillow from crash fabric with leather tulips
An artistic sofa pillow uses two eight by eight inch squares of crash fabric for front and back. The front features three large leather tulips painted in natural reds and greens, glued to a neutral crash background for a handsome effect.
Orders Team From Race in Six Day Bike Event
At New Yorks Garden six day race the French team Faber and La Frourcads were pulled from the track as they trailed the field. Moran crashed rider Walker fractured a collar bone while several riders fell. Leading pairs and distances were Butt and Stol 1,455 miles 9 laps. MacFarland and Moran 1,455 miles 9 laps. Walthour and Root 1,465 miles 8 laps. Collings and Mitten 1,455 miles 7 laps. Garvin and Wiley 1,445 miles 6 laps. Devonovitch and Drobach 1,455 miles 4 laps. Anderson and Vanont 1,455 miles 3 laps.
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New York
Faber
la Frourcads
the Garden
Moran
Walker
Butt
Stol
MacFarland
Hill
Remara
Walthour and Root
Palmer
Collings
Mitten
Garvin
Wiley
Devonovitch
Drobach
Anderson and Vanont
Doctor Helped Bat Win in Gans Fight Claim
Dr Benjamin Apple obtained a $150 judgment against boxer Battling Nelson for medical services rendered last June before Nelson’s title bout with Joe Gans. The physician says Nelson sought care to gain peak condition for the fight, treating him daily for a week and then every other day until the match.
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San Francisco
Benjamin Apple
Nelson
Joe Gans
Baseball Decision Postponed for January Action
New York December 10 The National Commission has postponed further consideration of the American Association Eastern League claim to have a distinct classification in baseball until the first week of January.
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New York
National Commission
Baseball World
De Oro triumphs in three cushion billiard title
In St. Louis on December 10 Alfred De Oro defeated Thomas Hueston 150 to 107 to win the three cushion billiard championship.
Best Investment Inland Waterway
Washington December 10 John A Johnson governor of Minnesota at the National Conservation conference said he believes the greatest investment this nation can make is to construct a canal from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. It would solve rate regulation and render debates over federal versus state control unnecessary by introducing competition.
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Washington
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
National Conservation Conference
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
Funeral Expenditures Revealed for Late Kuang-Hsu
In Peking a traditional act consumes the personal effects of the late Kuang-Hsu. The value destroyed is vast and post-mortem costs are estimated at least 6,000,000 taels about 4.2 million dollars. Her majesty is said to possess fabulous wealth, with part expenses funded from her estate.
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Peking
Kuang-Hsu
Northern Pacific Limited Rolls Off Embankment
WREC! On Hill Road reports the Northern Pacific North Coast Limited plunged down a ten foot embankment after rolling over on its side. The engine and cars stayed on track while about twenty five passengers suffered injuries from broken glass and bruises. One man is reported dead.
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Bismarck
N. C
Northern Pacific North Coast
Prisoner Accused of Bigamy in Cleveland Case
Cleveland announces W. J. Bott imprisoned on a bigamy charge. He reportedly married Annie Corlett in 1891 and fathered three children. On November 9, he allegedly married Mary Brown of Homestead, Pa., and a child was born. Bott is said to be using the name W. J. Barclay and works as a steel inspector.
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Cleveland
W. JF. Bott
Annie Corlett
W. J. Barclay
Mary Brown
Homestead
Bott
Barclay
Three More Bodies Found in Marianna Mine Disaster
Pittsburg December 10. Three additional bodies were recovered from the Marianna mine of the Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal company following the disastrous explosion. The bodies were located and will be removed today.
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Pittsburg
Marianna
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Newberry Elected Yale Alumni Association President
Washington December 10 Secretary of the Navy Newberry was elected president of the Yale Alumni association of Washington. The formal result confirms Newberry in the leadership post of the regional alumni group.
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Newberry
Yale
Washington
Navy
Yale Alumni Association of
Dr. Wik Hen Mackie Dies in Milwaukee
Dr. Wik Hen Mackie, a physician based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, died of apoplexy on December 10.
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William Mackie
Milwaukee
Wis
Wik Hen Mackie
Hoarse coughs soothed by Fol ey's Honey and Tar cure
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds may develop into pneumonia overnight. Fol ey's Honey and Tar soothes inflamed membranes heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Early shoppers grab first choice at new goods
Shoppers are urged to arrive early to secure the first selection of new goods before the regular rush. Christmas purchases are being planned with many choices already laid aside for holiday demand.
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Meanings in Rhyme
A playful exchange explains anthracite as hard coal and bituminous as soft coal. The text includes a comic sentence using both words and an excerpt from the Buffalo Express describing coral beads and their cultural associations in Africa and Europe.
Happy Munting Ground
Dialog from Yonkers Statesman on marriage and searching for a husband in a club, reflecting social attitudes and humor of the era.
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Yonkers Statesman
Marriage question echoes in old Atlanta line
A question about when he was married elicited a hesitant reply from a colored citizen. He said he did not know exactly, noting it was the moment she allowed him to enter. The remark reflects the era's social norms and language used in Atlanta during the period.
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Atlanta Constitution
Uphelstered fashion quotes from New York Sun
The text cites fashion observations by Kuteker calling the fashionable woman a star and Becker noting mattress themed wear with the headpiece. The snippet reflects period newspaper voice and style without full context.
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Kuteker
Becker
New York Sun
Star on Stare-a Re Talks on Women in Acting
A leading American actor comments on women on stage noting they can achieve success with talent and looks. He contrasts his years of toil with a lighter path for a new actress, acknowledging discouraged feelings but praising popularity, independence, and idol status for women with charm.
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America
Aid
New York Press
Old Indy of Threadneedle Street Strong Room
A contrast notes an oak chest at the Bank of England museum that served as the first strong room storing cash notes and papers. It contrasts with the present armor plated strong room with massive doors, showcasing modern engineering and lucksmithing.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London
Proof That Dreams Come True
A New York Press quote features Bertha, a colored washerwoman, declaring she will move tomorrow after dreaming of packing her trunk. She ties the dream to an upcoming rent payment, asserting the move will occur next week.
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Bertha
New York Press
Angry Exchange Over Ball Sparks Schoolyard Clash
A Chicago Tribune cartoon caption shows a boy pleading for his ball while an angry mother objects, claiming the boy nearly harmed her child. The exchange highlights neighborhood tensions and a clash over responsibility and play among children.
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Chicago; Tribune
Miss Caustique Rejects Proposals amid Nerve of Impoverished Suitor
In Milwaukee, a comic exchange between Miss Caustique and her aunt or associate features commentary on a proposed marriage by a penniless suitor. The dialogue highlights social attitudes toward wealth and romance in a humorous tone.
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Caustique
Milwaukee
News
Considerate. A poem about a great man by Longhair
Jasper notes the Boston Globe praise of Longhair for composing a tribute only after the great man has died. The exchange highlights restraint and consideration in literary homage.
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Jasper
Longhair
Boston’ Globe
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