Red Jim McDermott Lures In London Love Aboard A Chateau
Irish informer Red Jim McDermott now in London describes a life of luxury after fleeing the United States in 1883. He says a French countess funded his escape and marriage, giving him estates a yacht and claims Stockholm and Ceylon holdings. Irish nationalists doubt his tale and warn he would face a hostile reception if he returns.
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James McDermott
Red Jim” McDermott
United States
London
McDermott
Red Jim
Clanna Gael
London, Dr. Gallagher
Deasy
Featherstone
Flanigan
Trish Revolutionary Societies
Chambers Street
Europe
Denmark
Sweden
France
Jim
M. le Comte McDermott
Stockholm
Ceylon
Bueland
Pork Press
The Butler Clothier and a Clever Thief
A swindler in Butler, Pennsylvania pretends to try on five suits, keeps all the trousers and coats handed to him, and exits paying nothing. The tale recalls a similar old-time con once practiced by a merchant Epstein in Butler’s early days, where a man dressed in borrowed stock bargains away a coat after swapping it for a suit.
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Agasa
Broadway
Butler
Epstein
Merchant Epstein
Major Gaines Clambite at McDonald’s Birthday Feast
A New York Press tale recounts Major Henry Gaines a veteran Custom House official famed for clams who turns seventy three. A clambake near Bergen Point ends in humor when he forgets his teeth and must eat clam bellies while recollecting war and South American adventures. The Detroit Free Press column contrasts this with praise for electrical guardianship.
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Henry Gaines
Custon House
Caele Sam
Upu
Custom House
McDonald's
Bergen Point
South America
New York Press
The Pioche Trick Alleged in Neagle Case
An old Pioche resident suggests Neagle may have used the Pioche trick to shoot without exposing his gun. The method involves drawing a left-hand pistol while distracting a foe with a right-hand push and a verbal cue, making the weapon appear unseen. The account notes Neagle and Terry knew each other from prior conflicts.
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Dave Neagle
Terry
Pioche
Neagle
A High-Toned Fluid and Electric Affection
An essay argues familiarity with electricity creates a peculiar attachment rather than contempt. It notes electricians respond with shock at the idea of execution by electric shock, outraged by the prospect of using the new force as an execution method.
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New York
Queen Victoria Offended by Wedding Delays and Forgetful Bouquet
A royal wedding tale recounts Queen Victoria in a bad mood over a late ceremony for Princess Louise of Wales. The Princess forgot her bouquet after leaving Marlborough House, an equerry retrieved it, and a clasped necklace broke during veil arranging. The dress rehearsal lacked, and Prince of Wales urged bystander Lord Vite to proceed as the couple waited for the Queen. The groom Tard Fite did not kiss the Princess as expected, drawing quiet remarks from courtiers.
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Victoria
Tours Mtv
Princess Louise of Wales
Marlborough House
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Vite
Tard Fite
Princess of Wales
Limited liability and its rise in American business
A historical overview explains how limited liability shifted risk from individuals to corporations. It notes that English law requires the word limited in names, while U S practice varies. It contrasts general partnerships with corporations and cites banks as a partial exception with liability capped at share par value.
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National Bank
Rich Anecdotes and Book News From Victorian Snippets
A collection of quaint anecdotes about a 1300 year old chestnut tale, a raven living 200 years, a bristling barber prank, and a wary man avoiding a physician. Also notes on authors ALAN Date Leander Richardson and Lew Rosen publishing new novels and reviews in Evening World.
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Alan Date
Evening World
Leander Richardson
Illusion of Investment Revealed in Forest Meeting
A Boston man camping in New Hampshire learns the fate of his unseen stake when a stranger jokes about trespass fines and a land company whose shares are traded in Boston. The tale highlights how speculation leads people to invest with little knowledge of actual land ownership.
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Boston
New Hampshire
Jocusely
Bostom Post
Rheumatic Syrup Co. Endorsed by Mrs Renfield
Hastings Mich April 22 1899 statement from Mrs H J Renfield praising Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup for curing her twelve year rheumatism. She details three to six month confinements and crutch use before relief after taking several bottles. She urges others to ask their druggist and notes the physician’s non cure.
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Hastings
Mich
Tnheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson
Hibbard
H. J. Renfield
Ivatu
Veteran juror backs new judge in Maine court
An elderly farmer jury man pledges support for Judge Haskell, assuring the bench of veterans on the panel. He says the nine time juror trusts the judge and that the whole jury will back him against any crowded or unfair handling, like a father to a son.
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Haskell
Tin
Jedge
Lewslow
The Pugilist’s Diet and the Stomach Bitters Remedy
The article extols rational diet and exercise over extremes for lasting vigor while warning against sedentary labor and bad eating. It cites dyspepsia as a primary risk and promotes Hostetter Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion loss of appetite and sleep, claiming benefits for kidney bowel and liver complaints.
Was the Hat on Macomb Street Odd Exchange
A man in a white plug hat walks up Macomb street as a pedestrian passing by comments on the summer clothing. They exchange hurried replies about time and plans as a woman stays at home and worries about being late for ten minutes. Detroit Free Press.
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Macomb Street
Shasta
Detroit
Hat in its place says Walter in line
A brief quip from New York Truth quotes Little Walter debating hat placement. Mamma advises order while Walter jokes his hat is in place yet forgotten where. The exchange highlights daily household tidiness and humorous misplacement.
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Walter
Mamma
New York
It Was Funny Burglar Laughing at Night Crime
A frightened citizen confronts a burglar in daylight New York Herald reports a bold daytime money search gone wrong and a tense exchange over a gun in a city street scene.
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New York Herald
Of Course A Quotation About Dinner Eaters
A St Paul Pioneer Press quip notes diners generally begin at a blue point and many end with embonpoint, humorously reflecting on eating habits and weight. The remark captures playful dining lore in a period voice.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Your Life in Danger and Odd Will of a Maine Dog
An 19th century ad urges prompt care for lung disease with Scott's Haiceston Cod Liver Oil with Hyprophosphites as a cure sold by druggists. A Maine man allegedly left his property to a dog, prompting relatives to call it shameful. The Standard Lubricator Company is described as all right amid a biting note about a cross kid.
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Scott
Maine
Popham
Ardner
Puirapunruia
ADWAY
E. T. Hazeline
Warren, Pa
Coffin Full of Opium Smuggling Case reported in Java
Philadelphia Ledger notes an extraordinary smuggling tale from Sourabaya Java where a Chinese passenger died at sea and a large Chinese coffin was used in a burial. The body washed ashore later showing the corpse had been dumped and the coffin filled with opium. Authorities linked the coffin to the junk master and burial permit.
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Singapore
Sourabaya
Java
Philadelphia Ledger
Dr Sage Promises Cure All Ailments with Golden Discovery
An advertisement touts Dr Vierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for liver biliousness indigestion dyspepsia tumors blood diseases skin conditions scrofula and even consumption. It claims a money-back guarantee via druggists and certificates of guarantee, with cures reportedly following use of the Catarro remedy priced at 39 cents.
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Vierce
Thousa
Sage
Two Winds of Wrists in a Chicago Parody
A quirky Searday NetGoreal anecdote by Carl Pretzel presents a wordplay skit. Doctors note no pulse danger while a character claims a separate humor wrist, creating a comic clash between seriousness and humor.
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Chicago
Carl Pretzel
Jor
Cook
Alie
Trev
A Family Gathering Promotes Kemp’s Balm for Throat and Lungs
A public notice asks families if they or their relatives suffer coughs colds asthma croup or throat lung troubles and offers a free sample bottle from any druggist with the larger bottle priced at one dollar.
St Peter and Chicago Recruiter in Witty Exchange
In a humorous exchange, St Peter asks if the applicant is from Chicago, noting a fortune tied to Harrison the boy preacher, valued at about 860,000, and musing on his future wealth as he grows. The dialogue blends mock solemnity with light mockery.
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Harrison
Tercus Siftings
Hibbard's Pills Promised Safe Relief for Headache and Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills as scientifically compounded and safe for all ages. It claims relief from sick headache, constipation, dyspepsia, and biliousness, and markets other items like Dobbins Soap and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. The piece mentions various periodicals and notables, including references to Dr. Gregon and the Qureven Trinilation Board, Portail, Oregon.
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New York World
Major Gaines
Detrot Free Press
Adan
Greece
Watter
Rascal
Taey
St. Peter
Sin
Fime
Vive
Amin Basa
Gregon
Gonin
Arkdress
Portail
Oregon
Surry & Co
St. Louis
Alo
Isaac Thompson
Druggistasellit
Scrofula Homer
Hood
B.C. Jones
Anna
Lincoln Co
C. TL. Wood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Cooemedy Co
Omaha
Neb
Whittna
Richmond
GM Talentine Bros
Janesville
Wis
Sua
Charles A. Voteler CO
Baltimore, Ma
Brewster
Holly, Mich
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Ohio
Sten Ion
Mai
Bryant's BusiNess College
Buffalo
N.Y
Ste
Stan Kidder
Asthma
Sharlestown
JS. Zeigler & CQ
Bidg
Caton
Caion
Menion
Rochester
N. Y
Stove Reanuire
Baves
Morey Mfg. CO
Waukesha
Chadwick
Theodore Holland
Philada
Altralua
Wa. H. Tutors
Alex
T. Lory & Co
Lakeside
Ower
Cee
A.J. Tower
Beaton
Ely
D. G. Davidson
Aruggiate
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N
Tate
Chichester
Jdamond
Papir
Chichester Chem’ Co
Hadison
Phila
Champal Co. Divisionats Tee
G. H
Washington
Joseph H. Hunter
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