Man in sixty proves balance by headstand
A man aged around sixty stands on his head at an event while his wife calls in alarm. He explains the stunt shows he is sane and capable, as a demonstration of his prowess beyond what another could do.
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
5
A man aged around sixty stands on his head at an event while his wife calls in alarm. He explains the stunt shows he is sane and capable, as a demonstration of his prowess beyond what another could do.
A license application to sell intoxicants faced a remonstrance campaign with 166 witnesses summoned to testify on signatures. Protesters formed a mile long procession with a 23 piece brass band before the applicant withdrew the request.
An excerpt notes phrenology’s contested origins from Gull and Spurzheim to a sixteenth century precursor in a 16th century work attributed to Mayster Jhe rome of Bruynswicky. It describes labeled brain faculties and fantasy terms as depicted in a crude, titled diagram.
A fragment from the New York Press discusses how removing a hat is a courtesy not a sign of inferiority. It notes social expectations at public offices and the implication of respect when a person’s hat is kept on or taken off.
In a terse courtroom exchange a judge asks a witness her age and the reply claims she was born in the same year as the judge, mis worded and humorously obstructive. The scene highlights a comic miscommunication during testimony.
Report describes extended jury deliberations after a no verdict, with Judge Redwine possibly holding over until Saturday. It notes suspicions of biased juror sourcing, and details a grand jury's failure to indict John Callahan for a shooting linked to an earlier incident.
In Tridianapolis on June 19 the Woodmen of America discuss broadening state recognition and new eastern and western membership access. The group aims to grow from 700000 to about 1000000 before the next encampment, but debate over insurance rate readjustments may delay the convention this week.
A passenger train rear collided with a standing express car near Millas, killing the express conductor and injuring thirteen others. Relina, with a 2:00 record, died on impact, while the other victims suffered critical injuries as the rear car splintered and derailed. Meanwhile, reports from Washington note isthmus conditions delaying Rear Admiral Coghlan’s squadron and Cuba’s naval coaling stations.
Charges against Charles Hedges, superintendent of the city delivery service, allege he pressed claims before Congress soliciting employees to take stock in mining companies. Investigations by the inspectors of the Post Office department are underway.
Textile workers in Lowell demand a ten percent wage rise after months of struggle. Leaders say action could trigger a general strike if demands are not met. Local mills observe growing unrest as talks stall.
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