31 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Ironwood Times
Location
Ironwood, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
1
A quirky Chicago Daily News excerpt portrays a man who tries to write with a gold holder and a jewel knife, falters under inspiration, then buys a cent pen and paper patch to scribble verses on a jarred page, headed by a mock report from The Ironwood Times.
A pasted reminiscence recounts a railroad voyage ending in a nighttime car hijack. Two men steer through a wrecked train, witness a crew and passengers, then face masked robbers demanding valuables while the narrator and companion improvise to keep one watch.
A story from the New York Sun recounts two men fleeing in a boxcar after a tense robbery moment. They warn that time and money saved by riding the rails can be false economy and caution readers about the peril of open boxcar doors during travel.
A fragmented note from the Chicapo Daily News highlights the letter N as vital and discusses visibility through a window. The text blends wordplay with commentary on perception, offering no concrete event or named entities.
The piece extols horses as the most honorable animals in the army, noting their role as messengers and symbols of bravery and dignity. It praises their distinct appearance and the esteem given to the finest steeds, who embody loyalty and valor above all others.
A storied bell peal, famed for surviving sea crossings and wars, is traced from England to St Michaels. Described as unusually pure and sweet in tone, the bells faced danger en route and were valued by Charleston residents after the war.
A garbled historical narrative recounts horse training for dignity and peace, battle music, and a ministerial mission to England. It recalls Civil War sieges, bells moved from St Michael's, destruction at Columbia, and bells later shipped to Liverpool with metal composition details from St Michael's records.
In New York a streetcar worker and a dropped child case unfold amid a city scene. A bank of France reported vast discount activity while bells from an old firm linger in records. The bells finally crossed the Atlantic to Charleston, completing a lengthy voyage.
A war correspondent writes from South Africa to the London Daily Mark about a guard detail at Chierveley camp protecting their heer until Christmas. Early morning reveals two dozen bottles missing, prompting officials to double the guard. The next day four dozen bottles are missing.
A Chicago railway insider recalls a perilous bribery attempt during New York terminal negotiations. While negotiating a dock location for the X., M. & A road, a rival offered a $50,000 bribe via a Tweed ring associate to alter the site. The secretary refused, exposing the scheme and preserving the deal. The tale, told at a railway club, ends with the tester’s pride in resisting corruption.
In Judge Lawlor's court a monitoring trial showed Officer Riley timing a death to two minutes. The defendant's counsel challenged the time, and Riley calmly used a wall clock to prove the moment the man died. The courtroom scene ended with Riley joking about the timing and a likely promotion.
A young businessman, touring Philadelphia, spends ten dollars on bizarre socks at a sale. He models the extreme designs for hours, hoping for newspaper attention, and jokes with a hotel clerk about patenting the idea for cold feet. Durgh Daily News.
An American steam specialties maker visits a British firm to compare costs and methods. The Englishman asks price, the American replies with a door to door delivery and self rising ladders as an example, illustrating American efficiency in labor division and automation versus British practices.
The Detroit Journal recounts railroad service details for California routes via Chicago and the Union Pacific with schedules and dining car offerings. It mentions The Overland Limited and The Pacific Express, plus directions to obtain tickets and promotional pamphlets. A separate wounded anecdote references a doomed man and a dramatic last request.
In Washington DC an infant sick with rash thought to be measles developed a neck swelling diagnosed as mumps and later serofum. After three doctors and unsuccessful treatments a neighbor's tale led to Hood's Sarsaparillin. The medicine reportedly cured the running sore after persistent use.
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