Last Minstrel of Ireland Thomas Smith Dies in Meath Hospital
An elderly wandering singer and storyteller said to descend from famed minstrels died recently in a Meath hospital Ireland. Thomas Smith was the last of the old school of poets who lived by story and verse at farm firesides and gatherings. He wore a faded striped coat, linked to his family’s minstrel fame. His tales centered on fairies and eluded tidy endings. He died poor as many poets do.
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America
Print is Important for Railroad Wreck Accountability
The piece argues newspapers should report rail disasters clearly, noting it matters little whether a crash results from an incompetent engineer or a defective rail as the victims’ losses are the same. It emphasizes the press role in shaping public perception and safety awareness.
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Charleston News and Cotrier
Lesson From the Flowers and a Humble Gardening Tip
A Wattie girl learns a gardening rule from a visiting adviser who urges freeing her floral production. The pansy bed and rose geranium bush flourish after following the idea of cutting back restraint and sharing blooms. The anecdote closes with a classroom joke about the Siamese twins.
Quinlan's sentence cut to ten days in jail
Patrick Quinlan, labor agitator, had a one year jail term reduced to ten days by Recorder Carratt in New Jersey. The judge warned he risks the maximum penalty if found guilty again, saying Quinlan’s remarks incited hatred against officials. Police later arrested Quinlan after a warrant by Sergeant Ryan.
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Fishermen narrowly escape lightning in New Jersey harbor
Henry Babcock and Andrew Morrell, Harrisville sailors, set out for a day of fishing when a dark storm rolled in and lightning struck their boat engine. Morrell was knocked unconscious and Babcock tried to fight the flames as the engine exploded. They were rescued by an oyster boat and taken to Bass River physician. Morrell remains unconscious and Babcock recalls the desperate moments before rescue.
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Henry Babcock
Andrew Morrell
Harrisville
Bass River
Morrell
Babcock
Burlington Vet Tried to Shoot Assemblyman After Bulldog Death
Dr James Fitzpatrick a Burlington veterinarian attempted to shoot Assemblyman Robert Peacock whose car had just killed his bulldog. His wife aged over sixty grabbed his arm disarming him at the Auditorium theater entrance. Peacock avoided stepping forward and no arrest followed.
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Loan Shark Tolman Sentenced to Probation and Fine
Tolman known as the foremast shark king was sentenced by Judge Guichtel in Mercer court to pay a $1000 fine and costs and three years probation. If he violates probation authorities would return him to detention. The offense carries a maximum penalty of $1000 and three years imprisonment.
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New Monmouth Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Rev R A Vose and m of New ark occupy heap bardonage until next month. Pastor Sutphin and Mrs Sutphin take vacation in Oswego NY. Sunday school picnic held at New Point Comfort Beach Keansburg. Ushers Union bake slated at Port Monmouth August 49th chair George W Luker. Local farmers report normal apple crop scarce Keiffer and peach trees bare. Several residents visiting Scranton PA Delaware NJ and North Jersey. New telephone poles erected between New Monmouth and Middletown.
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North Jersey
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PitzRoy Walling
Ocean Grove
Elia T. Wyckoff
Charles Irwin
Chapel HM
Richard Jackson
Spen
New York
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Port Monmouth Social Notes Nearby Families Visit
Port Monmouth residents share family arrivals visits and local happenings. Miss Bernice Seifert recovers and mingles with Frank Downes and Vanderhofts in Newark. Bayonne and Jersey City visitors stay with relatives. police veteran John Kirby visits in town.
Belford Briefs: Trained Nurse at Newark City Hospital
Belford Briefs notes a trained nurse at Newark City Hospital who has been writing to relatives amid unclear circumstances. The item hints at staff communication during ongoing concerns at the facility.
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