Bill the Plotter and the Wandering Writer
A veteran newspaper man recounts Bill Paris, a hard drinking job printer known for “denied plots.” Bill’s chaotic loyalty, rough wit, and failed schemes chase him across towns from Nebraska to San Francisco. He dies a brutal end after a mission to aid others.
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Bill Ijarcs
New York
Nebraska
San Francisco
Francis
New Mexico
Bill
Vilisina
Straichten
Sherman
Sue
Sonny
Bohemian Chats and Clever Pranks Across a Paris Train
A collage of reminiscences and anecdotes from a New York club of Bohemians, famous writers, musicians, and travelers. Tales include Howells autographs, Rossini’s lazy composing, Donizetti quips, a misread valedictory, and a Parisian prank on his uncle with a bag full of francs.
Toilet Note Sparks Colorful Debate In Detroit
A playful exchange in the Detroit Free Press features a young man with a chrysanthemum and another with a geranium discussing Miss Powderpuff. The quip centers on her highly colored imagination and her long time spent in making up her mind.
Boston Trinket Spoons Feature Bishop Brooks Mold
A Boston fad shows a theological souvenir spoon with Trinity Church mold on the bowl and the late Bishop Brooks head on the crown. The piece reflects local pride as travelers praise the town and its extensive railroad lines.
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Boston
Trinity Church
Bishop Brooks
A Stout Little Fighter Redbird in Territorial Battles
A Philadelphia Telegraph writer notes the redbird’s combative nature when defending its home. Hunters use a wire cage with a sensitive trigger to trap singing males, capturing the bird as it rushes to defend territory and mate, a quicker capture than fishing.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Accused Leader Denies Lynching Charge in Old Trial
A Western judge confronts a prominent citizen charged as head of a mob that hanged a horse thief. The defendant testifies that the mob had no intent to kill, claiming the rope around the man's neck tightened during rain, causing a fatal accident while he was left under a tree.
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Bill Paris
Giancize Cp
Pape
Mr. Siams
Bill
Sonny
Jay
Mr. Ijauys
Bill Werea
Tomormon
Journal
Chicago
Armory Station
William
Ivy
Piddle-de-dee
White Haws
Pat
Higgins
Old Bill
Bill Sjams
Weil
King
Havre
Tvith
Commonwealth
Jedge
Tnt
Jedze
New York Weekly
Considerate Bridget Delays Breakfast in Kitchen Visit
A New Kk Weekly snippet notes Bridget kept a late kitchen company last night and nearly slept in this morning. The speaker recalls hearing Bridget move about, suggesting a late start to breakfast as a reproachful family moment.
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Bridget
Anxious Mother Questions Editor Husband
An anxious mother suspects her editor husband drinks heavily after noticing his newspaper features on the dangers of ice water. The daughter, wife of an editor, deflects the inquiry with a terse response.
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New York Weekly
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Ils
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Rsebe
Ipher
Bers
Africa
Hill
Bill Sober
Alecdote
Fem Rober Louis Stevenson
Sames
Conan Dorle
Stevenson
Ron
San Francis
Bonant
Maspera
Weill
Bonnai
Zim
Washington Square
William Dean Howell
William Dean Howells
Lord Beaconfield
2 of Wales
Hughenden
Baptist Church
Aaron Burrs
Senate
Rossini
Donizetti
la Scala
Benevolent
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