Remarkable electric rail line shock and court joke
A wild mix of reports describes an electric demonstration on the Pacific line with cars pulled by current from west to east near North Platte and Sidney, while ex Senator Tabor proposes marriage jokes. Boston Supreme Court decisions, Chicago school funding disputes, Mitla ruins, and Philadelphia dinner humor mix with local justice humor as a judge arranges two youths to kiss and settle a quarrel.
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Benei
North Platte
Sidney
Brele Pi
Warx
Tabor
Tsay
Davis
Pabor
Papaloy
Cincago
Cr Ymblie
Chilren
Chicago
Mitla
Mexico
Onjaca
Mosico
Emil Herbruger
Tia
Ming
Herr Herbruger
Royal Guarda
Brookman
Woolridge
Sexton
Advertisement Apes Firm With Mock Job For Women In New York
A jocular hoax ad in a New York paper pretends to come from a renowned business house seeking four ladies at ten dollars weekly. Applicants queued before office hours as the unusual call drew attention and drew crowds onto the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durling
New York
An Artistic Japanese Thief and a Dog Rescued
A morning scene shows a masked thief called kami kudau-hiori attempting to steal a dog from a gentle lady, denying guilt as the dog’s owner exposes his deceit. The dog reawakens, the woman cries for help, and a long-haired policeman in blue foreign uniform catches the thief as onlookers react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Greey
Polly and the Curly Dog and a Schoolgirls Afternoon
Polly helps a sorrowful curly dog by taking him home for bread and milk, while in a companion story Marian and Jane invite the Benton sisters to visit. The girls, unsure of manner and tea, endure an awkward afternoon with Aunt Ann. The Benton visit ends with lessons on hosting and pride.
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Bubhareda
Polly Hetney
Min
Polly
Eleanor
Hhunter
St. Nicholas
Marian
Marvin
Jane
Benton
Cone
Aunt Ann
Maria
Ann
Benton Girls
Aunt Maria
Juno
Margery Benton
Ada
Marina
Margery
Papa
Aunt Maris
Mr. Branch
Surprised Judge and Color line in Arkansas Courtroom
A Surprised judge scolds a lawyer for pressuring a colored witness as he interrogates a prisoner's past. The witness claims dire weather and loyalty to the church while the judge notes ignorance in the community. The scene shifts to a jail for contempt as the judge mutters about a chorus of similar blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Joan
John Randolph in Congress as Despot of Debates
Ben Perley Poore recounts John Randolph a longtime debate despot riding from Georgetown to the Capital in fur cap and Virginia homespun his vocal fury and precise grammar. He courts skirmishes with Willis Alston prompting a riding whip clash before a grand jury fined $20 for a noted remark about a puppy.
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John Randolph
Congress
Georgetown
Virginia
Stridius
Gund
Randolph
Willis Alston
North Carolina
Alston
Perley Poore
Annoyances of Russian Life and Travel Restrictions
A Fortnightly Review piece details passport controls in Russia, fake vised passes, hotel and ship reporting duties, Dyor nicks watching homes, censorship of newspapers, and general government restrictions. It notes the impracticality of such measures and the public’s need to endure these annoyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
St. Petersburg
Porcira
Aiade Weyiblu
Times
Anatomy of the Horse’s Foot and Lameness Causes
A concise description from the United States Veterinary Journal explains hoof anatomy and its relation to lameness. It outlines the external wall sole and triangular frog, noting wall thickness, hoof growth in length, and the cushion formed by frog tissue.
Illinois Legislature examines river control and tax reform
A lengthy Illinois Senate and House session on March 26 28 debated reclaiming overflowed lands along the Mississippi and improving river channels while considering an array of measures from high license and female suffrage to tax reform and road funding. Proceedings saw confirmations of education trustees and university officials, bills on debt judgment avoidance, drainage, and financing for county projects, plus constitutional amendment discussions and adjournment plans.
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Whiting
Seaxten
Senate
Industrial
Wurlanapolia Board
Teale
Onto
Tateigh
Edwarrds
Supreme Court
Chentt Court
Sangainan
Chitham
Fohoila
House
Curtis
Anl
Michigan
Mitchell
Bath
Harper
Ponr
Mound City
Hilllings
Ray
Faota
Jersey County
G. Roots
Richard Edwards
P. R. Walker
J.C. Knickerbocker
Hoard of Education
George A. Follanghee
Alaxamdler Melenu
George VW. Kneer
The
Industrial University
Dentin Rose
Mr. Thorn
Needles
Vansleveer
Coaden
Cook County
Mason
Mother
Clark
General Assembly
Merritt
McNary
Jasper County
Rogers
Vanedeveer
Fife
Paver
Campbell
Shaar
Netton
Itsurynes
Gany — Bedenta
Auchikirlet —Company
Ugelalo
Chile
Orler
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Tlelinots
Yreftort
Wyse Ch
Alwys
Qeotient
AML
Pilacarda
Gtha
Pond National Bank
Boston
Palmer
Nnet
Winthrop
Winop
Waco
Sit Win
Philadelphia
Charles J. Peterson
Philadelphia Riding Club
Goethe
Mother Hubbard
Mise Polly Betsey Patterson
Modi Algo
Pacanae
Zrellus and
Ores
Stdin
Illinois Legislature
Ody
Adaworth
Clough
Wabbain
Sourent
Whyting
Coudée
a+ corporation
Welsh
Kendall
Walt High
Cook
Morrison
Yous
Daya
Stoveny
Myncock
Mit
Horringham
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