Ferocious Dogfish Terror Dreaded by Maine Fishermen
A New York Sun account recalls dogfish attacks off Maine in the 1880s. Fisherman Frank Olesen recounts Freeman’s death after a dogfish swarm mauled him as Alpine neared Matinicus. other incidents include a Bowker diving accident in Penobscot Bay with multiple leg wounds.
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Charlie
Frank Oleson
Nockland
Charles Freeman
Tenants Harbor
Olesen
Alpine
Freeman
Matinicus Island
Chehaven
New York
Penobscot Bay
Bowker
Rockland
New York Sun
Population density of South America per square mile
The passage states that South America averages five and one tenth inhabitants per square mile. It presents a concise density figure without regional breakdowns or dated context.
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South America
Chemistry and Truth and the Boat Race Costs
The Manchester Guardian notes Dr. Benjamin E. Smith’s view on teaching truthfulness citing his shift from motive to honesty after a chemical lab revelation. A Bailey's Magazine essay estimates Oxford vs Cambridge boat race costs at about $3,000 per crew, $250 for boats, $70 for oars, with pre race preparation expenses pushing total to a substantial sum.
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Benjamin E. Smith
Manchester Guardian
Bailey's Magazine of
England
Oxford
Cambridge
Room Doors on the Stage Open Outward
The text notes that real life room doors open toward the room, but stage doors typically open outward. Exits are challenging for actors as fumbling with handles and dodging around doors would hinder performance. Therefore doors are built to push outward for smoother passages on stage.
Husbands Hunger After Breakfast Triggers Kitchen Laughs
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip has a husky husband claiming he stays hungry after breakfast. He says after finishing his meal he drank water and his flannel cakes shrank to nothing, prompting playful blame between spouses.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Unclear fragmentary clipping with scattered quotes
The readable text includes disjointed quotes and references to Browne and a real estate deal, plus mentions of Detroit Free Press and Sidney Bulletin. no clear event, date, or coherent report is identifiable.
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Browne
Brown
Sidney Bulletin
Fate of tariff bill uncertain in Senate discussions
The Senate Finance Committee weighs changes to the Underwood tariff bill amid Democratic doubts about opposing the president. While some lawmakers want duty on wool or end free sugar, many fear antagonizing the administration. Donavan and Bailey are noted, with Gallinger cautioning on currency legislation overshadowing tariff debates.
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Committee On Finance
Arthur W. Dunn
Washinon
May
Senate Committee
Senate
Joe Bailey
Tiderwoot Bi
Bailey
House
Congressman Moore
Philadelphia
Jim Mann
Moore
Mann
Harrison
New York
Donavan
Connecticut
Underwood
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senator Recon
Georgia
Detroit Free Press Says Busy Times Delay Comments
Fragment unclear but notes someone is busy and has little time to speak. Detroit press hints at halted commentary as events unfold.
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Nettc Trever
Detroit Pree Press
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Carte
Broadway
Detroit Free Press
Cooook’s Bee Hive
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Cookman Ave
Main St
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