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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

7

Sumner Brooks Affair and 1856 Washington Incidents

Retrospective account recalls the Brooks Sumner assault in May 1856 and related Capitol clashes. It outlines figures like Butler, Crawford, Wilson, Burlingame, and Herbert, plus duels and legal actions, and notes broader national tension and a Pierce foreign relation episode.

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Humorous Exchange Between Two Burglars at Wedding Home

A light crime joke features two burglars discussing ongoing break-ins at newlyweds' homes. One quips his wife forbids more nut picks, while the other questions the rule, delivering a punchline about conflicts at the crime scene.

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