Trombone and Love in a Paris Tenement Fire
A nameless narrator recounts a Paris tenement blaze where Therese and her father Rigaud plead to save a cherished trombone. The narrator risks life to rescue Therese, wins her love, and, after a dramatic escape, plans to marry Therese with Rigaud’s blessing and funds for a home.
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Wiemmanpolcifi
Perlos
Maibe
Jamais
Therese
Rigaud
Ts Itv
Lucifer
Parkyrou
Andy Parcel
Monsieur Rigaud
Mr. van Tassel
Dontine
Theresa
Monsieur Riggud
Mons. Rigaud
Therése
Hell
Trombone
WBS RT
SBSN
Sieur Rigaud
Filth disease and humor mix in a jittery column
A jumble of quotes and jokes from various papers surveys odd claims and anthropomorphic musings. It cites Prof Palmer's Dunkirk music institute starting July 19, crude humor about haircuts and chores, moralizing quips, and a funeral address for printer John Harlan with vivid typographic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BR. Palmer
Musical Institute
Dunkirk
N. Y
General Term Case Rules Horse Liability Note
A New York General Term case held that a generally docile horse that suddenly frightens and causes damage is not liable due to side fractionasness. The ruling clarifies that unexpected behavior by a tame animal may relieve responsibility.
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New York
Handkerchief Betrothal Case in Polish Jewish Custom
The Baltimore case reports a Polish Jewish betrothal custom where a handkerchief is pulled to signify binding vows. Yetta Mousinervith sues Isaac Mayless for 10000 damages. jury verdict favors the plaintiff with nominal one cent damages. The court notes such acts can prove a contract of marriage if the custom exists and was observed.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Baltimore
Yetta Mousinervith
Isaac Mayless
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Randmother
Red-Land
Cassell
van Atassel
Jama
Burt T
Tome
Gavrosi
Mademoiselle Therese
Heaven
Harper's Magazine
Faine
Rome Sentinel
Buffalo
Alta California
Bergh
New York Star
William H. Brown
New Orleans
Phil. Sheridan
Brown
Perder
Michigan Avenue
Trolind
San Francisco
John Harlan
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