Jolly Jest Result of a Ghost Walk
A light column recalls a ghost walk affecting a resident who claims to hear a spirit in his home. The humorous piece notes the person’s belief the haunting moved him and sparked a talking episode among neighbors.
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
5
A light column recalls a ghost walk affecting a resident who claims to hear a spirit in his home. The humorous piece notes the person’s belief the haunting moved him and sparked a talking episode among neighbors.
A short fashion exchange discusses overcoats and collar design as a customer asks for a coat tailored so price visibility is reduced. The light dialogue hints at practical garment details and shop responsiveness.
Frankie Burns of New Jersey out pointed Johnny Coulon of Chicago in a fast bantam bout. Burns kept his composure from start to finish and dodged Coulon's wild rushes to secure the decision.
In London the reassembly of parliament sparks renewed talk that the Duke of Connaught will succeed Earl Grey as governor general of Canada. The Duke is reportedly eager for the appointment. A fragment from a contemporary chronicle notes interest and possible candidacy.
Reports from Progreso and Merida indicate an organized rebellion against Diaz era rule led by exiled Colonel Victor Montenegro and Maximiliano R. Bonilla. Mexican gunboat with infantry arrives at Progreso as rebels sack towns and seize transport and rail lines.
Charles Werner a retired Evergreen New York manufacturer slashed his throat with a razor while being escorted to the police station by a Queens district attorney detective. He had been indicted for forging a check on the Corn Exchange Bank Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn branch. He died hours later in German Hospital Brooklyn saying I was always a good man until I met that woman.
Paris labor unrest grounds 1500 tramway workers on strike after a Labor Exchange meeting. Peaceful walkout suspends operation on thirty Northern lines with bicycle messengers dispatched to depots. Spread to Eastern lines possible. no disorders reported. Nonunion labor cited as cause.
Charles Chadwick nine year old son of Mr and Mrs John P Chadwick of 34 Seventh Avenue Newark New Jersey allegedly incorrigible and troubled family life ends with death by his own actions in the cellar on June 9 authorities report and local residence details included
A former countess recovers a half million from a failed marriage dispute. The case centers on settlements and personal finances amid a high profile social split. Legal and financial maneuvers are noted but specifics remain discreet.
Alice Thaw has regained 500000 in real estate from her ex husband the Earl of Yarmouth as part of a 1500000 wedding dowry from 1903. The Earl demanded more but the Thaws blocked further claims while retaining the Pittsburgh property.
Results from games across the two leagues with scores and key pitchers listed. New York beat St Louis 7 0. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 13 2. Philadelphia topped Chicago 7 3. Boston beat Pittsburgh 4 0. Pittsburgh won 3 2 in 11 innings. American League saw St Louis and New York tie 4 4. Cleveland routed Philadelphia 13 1. Chicago beat Boston 5 4 in 12 innings. Detroit beat Washington 5 1. Standings show New York atop the circuit with strong figures for Philadelphia and Detroit nearby.
Washington reports a vigorous push by Senate and House leaders to adjourn early with the Presidents support. Republican whip Dwight returned from the White House and circulated the word that a swift adjournment is desired if the postal savings bank bill passes the House.
A tornado hit Jefferson City Missouri sweeping in from the river and wrecking three buildings at the Missouri penitentiary. A cell block was unroofed and inmates were reported affected though no deaths noted. Authorities investigated the extent of damage and weather crews surveyed the scene.
In New York Philadelphia and Detroit city children gather in vacant lots and De Witt Clinton park to till twelve by four foot plots. They form classes learn planting depths pests and crop selection with a small farm house and morning glory garden surrounding the area.
In a farming classroom scene children learn crop rotation with lettuce radishes turnips and two crops per soil season. They harvest corn tomatoes cabbage and bring produce home while Wee, polite but tired of visitors, asks his mother to end the visits with a shy request.
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