The Great Hatton Garden Swindle Recalls a Notorious Plot
The article recounts the Hatton Garden diamond heist involving Cornelius Vanderstroom and an American swindler. They exploited confidence and quick hands to dupe the Dutch dealer, with Scotland Yard tracing the crime to a skilled thief known as Flash Cassady. The lucrative notes and diamonds were never recovered, marking the case as a famed single handed swindle of the era.
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Chaptel TV
Vrit Lone
Hatton Garden
Alwas
Cornelius Tan Dat
London
Cornelius the Lesser
York Harbor
Scotland Yard
Ilash
Cassady
Cornelius
A Clever Heist Ends in Empty Safe and Fainting Conspirator
A mysterious morning scene unfolds as a thief named Cornelius Vanderstroom allegedly manipulates a safe but finds it empty save for a slip of paper. The supposed mastermind collapses, revealing a possible put up job amid a bungled attempt.
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Weill
Vanderstroom
Cornelius Vandersthroom
Auro
Cornelius Vanderstroom
Elever
The Fly's Foot and Its Ingenious Adaptations
A discussion on the fly foot detailing its three attachment methods: claws for rough surfaces, atmospheric pressure helps on ceilings, and liquid glue for smooth panes. It notes the fly’s immobilization with age and quotes a Washington Star exchange about aerial navigation investment.
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Washington Star
Influence of Paris on American fiction sparks debate
Joshua W. Caldiell argues in the New England Magazine that foreign influence, notably Parisian liberalism and cosmopolitan trends, warps American literature. He cites immigration, Anglo-Saxon decline, and French sexual openness as sources of erotic fiction, urging cautious legislation and a return to Anglo-Saxon strengths to restore American virtue and culture.
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Paris
America
Irving and
Cooper
New England
Balzac
Zola
Joshua W. Caldiell
New England Magazine
Blast Furnaces Found From Antiquity in Tel Hesy
At a London meeting of the Palestine Exploration Fund, Mr. Bliss announced the Tel Hesy mound discovery in Southern Palestine showing iron blast furnaces. He argues the setup fed hot air blasts via tuyere entry, suggesting 1400 BC heat technology predates Neilson by centuries and could illuminate Genesis sources.
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Palestine Exploration Fund
London
Gliss
Tel Hesy
Palestine
Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Neilson
Ancient Phrase Traced to Bede Tale of Vitta and Aidan
The article examines the saying to pour oil on the troubled waters and traces its origins to Bede Ecclesiastical History. It recounts Vitta the priest sent to Kent to fetch Eanfrede daughter of Edwine for marriage to Uswirra and his journey by land and return by water. It notes Vitta sought Bishop Aidan's prayers for a prosperous voyage.
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Bede
Vitta
Kent
Eanfrede
Edwine
Uswirra
Aidan
Oil Blessing Aboard Vessel Turns Storm to Calm
The Brooklyn Eagle reports a prediction of a sudden tempest and contrary wind returned to calm by pouring a pot of oil given for the sea voyage. The oil’s application during the storm proved effective, easing a comfortable passage and a favorable voyage home.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Satan Named Landlord in Finnish Will
A Finnish tale reports Lars Huolarinen leaving real estate to Satan in his will. The document, found after his death near Helsingfors, claims the devil owns all earthly possessions, prompting neighbors to reroute roads and refuse entry to the estate. The family seeks to contest the will, but records show Satan has legal title.
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Satan
Helsinfors
Finland
Lars Huolarinen
Pielisiarvi
Wihtahausa Satan
Iluolarinen
Helsingfors
Iudarinen
Satan & Co
Curious Frade of Identification From Hand Measurements
A St Louis Post-Dispatch report notes that modern anthropology values hand and finger measurements for identity. It cites savages using a bamboo rod to notch nail to first phalanx on visitors, rechecking identity upon return. Capt Capet observed this in Southern Anam and Laos provinces.
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Cupet
Anam
Capet
Laos
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
How Fast a Horse's Feet Move
An account from Rural World explains gait mechanics for a 2:20 trotting horse. It notes the body travels at 2:20 while each hoof, when on the ground, is stationary before being lifted and propelled forward. The hoof’s ground contact is brief, with the lift and forward sweep taking roughly half to two thirds of the next step.
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Hydrographic Office
Washington
Meteorological Office
Uttice
St Nicholas
Traitor to Texas Found in City of Mexico Archives
An old document dated Austin Texas 1535 and signed by General Santa Anna and Almonte was found in the Mexican government archives. It shows Santa Anna pledged to preserve Texas independence and to help gain recognition of Texas as an independent country. He later fought against Texas, revealing treasonous conduct.
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Texas
City of
Mexico
Austin
Santa Anna
Almonte
Congress
Heat Bears on Dairy Farmers and Milk Quality
Torrid weather depresses dairy interests as cows graze less and yield drops. Shade trees and ample pasture water become crucial to keep milk sweet for twelve hours and preserve quality and quantity.
A Fair Copenhagen Carpenter and Her Ambition
A Copenhagen woman is officially registered as a carpenter and joiner in a tale of industrious aspiration. She plans to supervise workers and travel here to perfect furniture making with ideas from abroad, while social commentary asks if a girl can be coaxed to wed for money.
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Copenhagen
Advances in Household Comfort Through Modern Appliances
The article cites Harper’s Bazar praising modern aids that replace old domestic labors. It notes canned and prepared foods shorten cooking times, gas stoves and oil systems reduce heat and smells, and canning lines enable midwinter fruit and meat dishes. Southern housekeepers gain ice access via new refrigeration methods, easing daily duties.
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Harper's Bazar
South
Fable Land
Why It Didn’t Run Clock Tale From Scrubtown
In Scrubtown, Mr Jubal Pitcher recalls a kitchen clock once belonging to Mrs. Wallace. He describes its stubborn silence despite numerous repairs, until a curious moment reveals the clock’s weights nailed in place, preventing movement and ending its troubles for good.
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Kerry
Wallace
Boston
A Small Madeline Delights With a Church Joke
A brief comic note about Madeline, a humorous girl with light religious leanings, arriving home pleased by a preacher’s text about “The Lord loveth the cheerful giggler” and a stray line about weddings as a measure of success.
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Madeline
Mammi
Che Lorl
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