The Marquis Paleotti and the Gallows at Tyburn
A 1760s tale of Fernando Marquis de Paleotti a noble Italian lord who squandered wealth on gambling and debt and killed his servant in a street dispute. Tried in London for shooting a servant he was sentenced to death and hanged at Tyburn after protests over class and justice.
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Fernando
Marquis de Paleotti
Anne
Duke of Shrewsbury
Rome
England
Lord Ferrars
London
Marquis
America
Paleotti
Tyburn
Italy
Freak Chick Trio Stuns Washington Farmer
James Sigworth of Tacoma reports three freak chickens hatched within ten days. One White Leghorn chick lacks any down, a Rhode Island chick sports a horn near its beak, and a third chick refuses to peep, instead whistling for twelve seconds. Sigworth hopes to train the whistle chick to sing multiple notes.
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Tacoma
Wash
James Sigworth
Sigworth
Unclear Message About Understanding System Stirs Debate
A terse remark questions whether the other person can grasp the system. The line hints at communication difficulty and a potential tension over methods or expectations.
Precautions at Chicago Meet Open Pre Olimpics
A scorching wave at Grant Park prompted extensive safety measures as the pre Olympic athletic meet opened in Chicago. Twenty one marathon runners underwent physical exams amid fears of prostrations while Boy Scouts dropped uniforms for lighter running gear. The Washington Chicago relay reached East Chicago with President Wilson's greeting message en route to Grant Park.
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Chicago
Grant Park
Gran Park
Wilson
East Chicago
Ind
Illinois State Line
Washington Park
University of Wisconsin Budget Seeks $2.12 Million for 1913-14
The joint finance committee filed a budget with the legislature listing a total 1913-14 appropriation of 2,120,174 dollars for the University of Wisconsin and 3,009,904 dollars for 1914-15. Operating costs rise about 171,900 in 1913-14 and 28,000 in 1914-15. repairs up 2,000 per year. new construction increases by about 303,000 over the current biennium.
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Madison
Wis
Joint Finance Committee
House
University of Wisconsin
Pleased to Meet You Phrase in American Etiquette
A Saturday Review remark questions why Americans say Pleased to meet you when meeting new people. The author notes uncertainty about the basis and value of this social convention.
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Saturday Review
Identification in insurance exams sparks caution over identifiers
A report from a physician cited by Lippincott's notes a death inquiry used a physical mark in the identification blank. The examiner described the applicant with the phrase a strong Cornish accent, highlighting how personal marks may aid posthumous recognition.
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Lippincott's
Appreciative Orchestra Delivers After Opera Flop
Rubinstein promised a supper to the orchestra if his opera succeeded. It failed, he went home disappointed, yet the players returned and cheerfully proclaimed their enjoyment of the opera.
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Rubinstein
Cleanliness Is Suggested Motto Quotes
A brief call to personal hygiene remains urged as a social ethic. The note links cleanliness to clear vision and personal discipline, presenting a concise reminder of public health minded habits.
One Dressing Room Dilemma In A Missouri Op House
A southwestern Missouri opery house has only one dressing room beneath the stage. The theater manager complains that a large company of actors cannot dress there, while the local impresario quips that the performers are not speaking.
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Opery House
Missouri
Missourian
Lippincatt’s
Convicted Pastor Macrorie in Misconduct Case at Elizabeth
In New Jersey the court convicts Rev Willis S Macrorie of misconduct with Edith Nelson after twin sisters Edith and Alice Nelson are presented. Edith repudiates the charge while her mother supports the minister. The physician’s exam alleged by Macrorie is uncertain, with money gifts cited in letters.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Willis S. Macrorie
Edith Nelson
Somerville
Alice Nelson
Bullman
Miss Nelson
Macrorie
Alice
Rake Injury Proves Fatal for 11-Year-Old Girl
In Marinette Wisconsin on June 28 1918 11 year old Clara Sheedle daughter of John Sheedle died from blood poisoning after a rake prong lightly pierced her foot several days earlier. Gangrene developed due to the minor wound and proved fatal Friday.
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Marinette
Wis
Clara Sheedle
John Sheedle
Love Is Similar to Sunlight in Forgiveness and Kindness
A reflection on love as sunlight that seeks openings to forgive. It urges ignoring wrongs, dwelling on good, and letting evil dwindle as compassion manifests without being asked. The piece frames love as patient, transformative, and proactive.
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Robertson
Aviator Rescues Invalid At Sea Shore Near Boulogne
An aviator spotted a sinking invalid stuck in a donkey cart off Berck-sur-Mer near Boulogne France. He signaled a fisherman who rescued the man as the tide rose, saving his life.
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Berck-sur-Mer
Boulogne
France
Square Foot and Foot Square Distinctions in Area
The text explains that one square foot and one foot square denote the same area but differ in shape form. A square foot can be bounded by various shapes such as circle, hexagon, triangle, or rectangle, while a foot square is a fixed form with four equal sides and four right angles.
Germany aims to convert moors into arable land
The government seeks to reserve peatlands and discourage peat cutting to drain moors and bogs for arable use. The move aims to address cattle and meat shortages by expanding available pasture and agricultural land.
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Germany
Cuticura Cure Featured in 1912 Eczema Testimony
A Bent Passage notice from 1912 details severe eczema that began on the scalp and spread to the face hands feet and legs. The patient credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with complete recovery after using the products as directed. The ad promotes Cuticura samples and selling points with prices and mail offers.
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Kanter Ave
Detroit
Mich
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Baboon Skates Out of Theater in Chicago
A baboon at a vaudeville theater in Chicago escaped by leaping onto roller skates and skating through the audience to a door. The curious stunt disrupted the performance as the animal made its exit.
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Chicago
Senate and House in Recessed Tariff Debate
Senate opened at 2 p m with a Democratic caucus on the tariff bill continuing. The House convened at noon for its session.
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Senate
House
Fire destroys 12 mail sacks in Yankton baggage room
Twelve sacks of mail were destroyed by fire in the St. Paul baggage room tonight in Yankton South Dakota. Ten sacks from the Platte line were sent east and two for Yankton from the east. A post office inspector will investigate the blaze suspected to involve flammable parcel post material or boys.
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Yankton
S. D
St. Paul
Platte Line
Promotion Dreams Among Graduates Titled by Limos
A playful note on how graduates resist promotion to higher posts. It contrasts a formal kitchen appliance grand stove with a luxury limousine, suggesting many prefer comfort and status symbols over advancing duties.
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U. S
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