Philadelphia Woman Charged With Murder of Family
Bridget Carey of Nineteenth and Hamilton streets is under arrest in Philadelphia for the alleged murder of her husband and two children for insurance. Investigators link multiple sudden deaths in the household to arsenic poisoning via sugar and candy used in baked goods. A Auburn, New York case of similar poisoning with five lives lost and $1,065 in policies is noted among related incidents.
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Bridget Carey
Auburn
New York
Philadelphia
Nineteenth
Hamilton
N. Y
William F. Wait
Harvey Clements
Wait
Auburn Theological Seminary
Utica
Schenectady
Frederick Hancock
Margaret Hartnett
Anna Flynn
Josephine Watkins
McFadden
Miss Harris
Skaneateles
Catherine Walsh
Lake Owasco
Hancock
Per‘petrator
Edward
Donaghy
Patrick Coyle
Carey
Anna Carey
Edward Carey
Beame
Mr. Carey
Celia Cook
Horace R. Wait
A. H. Hamilton
Bellevue
A Fair Guide and a False
Captain Netherton and a dubious guide trek toward Beresford with a coded map and a French spy prisoner. A cunning deception unfolds as Grace Adele Bretigny reveals a French-English allegiance and misleads the chase, leaving Netherton to confront a pursuing Hussars squadron.
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Capt. Netherton
Corbora
Talmiera
Adele Bretigny
Hussars
Uncle Josh Reflects on Aging and Laughter
A rustic speaker quips that when one feels too old to laugh they are truly dead without realizing it, using a folksy, humorous voice to reflect on aging and resilience. The line captures a frontier charm and a readiness to joke about mortality.
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Josh
The Lollypop Scheme and James on Broadway
A group of boys mock a mentally deficient boy named James as they exploit him to obtain lollypops. They send him to the candy store and later tempt him to steal, only to learn he cannot be blamed. James excuses his actions by saying the woman was looking.
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James
Broadway
New York Press
Woman Dramatizes Advice on Throat Rest
A patient with a long standing throat ailment grows impatient with slow progress. Her doctor insists only complete vocal rest can cure her, but she protests that she is careful and never uses harsh language.
The Robbery Poem Excerpt Attributed to Puck
A playful verse describes stealing a sunlit day and happiness from Ime Uo and Dolly. The narrator admits being a thief who did not repeat the act and notes that wealth of joy was spent on others and not personal gain. Time then rebukes the thief for robbing only himself.
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Mme
Dolly
Pelf
Puck
Aurelia’s Fate Hinges on Secret Meeting at Station
In dialogue from Stray Stories, Mr. Sproggins refuses Aurelia’s betrothal with Mr. Wibbleson threatening action. The lovers debate elopement as Aurelia waits near a railway station, while Sproggins declares he will not consent to the marriage.
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Mr. Sproggins
Blind Boy Heals and Delivers Hope in Bethlehem Tale
A Jerusalem couple Jose and Ruth endure sorrow as their firstborn is blind and long for the Messiah. After shepherds announce the promised Saviour, the blind son later seeks Jesus in Galilee, finds healing at Siloam, and follows the new faith despite rejection by the synagogue.
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Jose
Ruth
Naa Bara
Jormsajom
Galilee
Jerusalem
Mendicanth
Temple
Alma
Jesus
Good Tidings and Meaning of the First Christmas Day
Sermonette reflects on the Christmas message of the shepherds, urging readers to hear God speak in quiet moments, feel the Holy Spirit anew, and carry the good tidings so Christmas becomes a personal Christ. The piece contrasts holiday customs with genuine blessing and calls all Christians to testify as the shepherds did.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
The Sweets of Love
A man recalls a playful scene where he kisses a woman causing a toffee mess on his shirt. She teases him about staying stuck and brushes off the sticky incident. Later she forgives him with a sweet remark about not repeating the sticky stunt.
Fall Shapes Dialogue Prompt From Milwaukee Sentinel
Quote captures a playful exchange about hats and fashion in Milwaukee. The cartoonish line references fall shapes and a girl passing by, reflecting light social humor in the paper’s style.
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Nye & Wait
Cayuga County Savings Bank
Auburn City Hospital
W. Byron Wait
Walter E. Grogan
Joseph B. Bowles
Beresford
Monsieur D'Eraubain
Barestro
Ecarte
Rascal
Senor
Netherton
Light Dragoons
D'Haubain
Grace
Hegad
Gen. Beresford
Gen. Boxall
England
Miss Smith
Shoulder
W James
John
Israel
Messing
Messias
Bethleham
Wei
Milwaukee
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