The Victorian Burglary That Humbled Mr. Timpany
Joe Renshaw steals from the Timpany house using a glazier’s diamond and a bull’s eye, seizing deeds and a packet of Hank of England notes before a drugged port wine lulls the magistrate’s foe into sleep. The tale ends with Renshaw captured by his own misread warning and the hammer of justice looming.
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Joe Renshaw
Benjamin Timpany
Joe
Renshaw
Mr. Renshaw
Timpany
Mr.Timpany
Mr. Timpany
Bendigo
Wally O
Jimmy
Burglary Ends in Twelve Years Penal Servitude
An unnamed burglar, trapped by a patent alarm whistle, is captured after a dawn wake up call by Mr Timpany. He begins a twelve year sentence while reflecting that his fate arose from dealings with lawyers, in a tale cited by the Waverly Magazine.
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Renshaw
Mr. Timpany
Enogishmano
Objectionable Practitioner Defeated By Buffalo Judge
A Buffalo judge known for his blunt style denied a motion by a mystery lawyer from the suburbs. The judge ruled two grounds: the attorney was not a regular member of the bar and needed a bath.
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Buffalo
the Express
Kirst
The Man Who Tired Carlyle
The Spectator recounts Carlyle in old age scolding a young friend who dared disagree with him. Carlyle valued strong debate but despised evasive apologizing, preferring heated dialogue over dull conformity.
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Carlyle
Christendom
Carlyl
Asio
An Egg Eating Dog Method From Farm Field and Stockman
A century old piece describes a veterinary method to stop a dog from eating eggs. It instructs dosing tartar emetic divided into several portions, mixing a dose into an egg, and fasting the animal while under restraint. After nausea passes, more eggs may be offered, then forced feeding if needed to teach the dog eggs cannot be eaten.
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Field and Stockman
Tim
Goose Causes Stage Coach Wreck and Cripples Rider
A New York World tale recalls a Central Maine stage ride when a carefree driver chased a goose at sunrise. The goose died in the crash, the coach overturned, and the rider sustained a hip injury. The line owners paid $1,200 in compensation to the crippled passenger and others hurt.
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Rome
New York World
Maine
Maine Central Railroad
Forty Years in the Business and Stage Tales
Augustus Pennoyer, treasurer of the Steland Reed Company, describes a forty year career and his memories of Lotta and various performers. He recalls charity entries, Lotta’s first appearance, and stories of Ad Weaver and Julian Reed. He cites Mrs. Deland on journalism as the big brother of literature and comments on the era’s editorial pace and public tastes.
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Augustus Pennoyer
Steland Reed Company
Lotta
Crabtree
Pennoyer
Lotus
Ad Weaver
Weaver
Mr. Vennover
Peter
Caroline Richims
Sears
Venooyer
Mr. Reed
Julian Reed
Jassie
Clasao
Kate Field
Washington
Women Vote in New Zealand Election Aided by Active Electors
A Wellington correspondent reports that New Zealand women over 21 embraced voting with zeal. They registered in huge numbers, attended afternoon women only meetings, and canvassed for candidates. Women dominated campaigns with strong engagement and cheered supporters while informal ballots remained low and participation high.
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New Zealand House of Representatives
Wellington
Birmingham Daily Post
Lucky
Bor
New Zealand
Leap Year Privilege in Scotland Grants Women Proposal Rights
A historical note cites a 1288 Scottish statute granting married and single women the right to propose to men during leap years. If rejected, the proposer could claim a fine or loan. after Queen Margaret’s death further acts allowed proposals every fourth year. The piece comments on social mores and women’s privileges in that era.
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Margaret
Scotland
Pall Mail Gazette
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Pearantry
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