Escapes and Forgeries Highlight Prison Challenges
A tale of legendary jail breaks and forgeries from Toulon and other prisons. Suttler the forger dominates stories of false signatures and staged documents, while escapes from British prisons like Chatham reveal clever ruses and vigilant guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Suttler
Durance
Pars
Sattler
Meditations of a Laugh Maker in the Editor's World
A humorous look at editors and humorists in newspapers and their uneasy dynamic. The piece explores how editors mock or fear jesters, the impact of comments like copy and jokes, and the stubborn bubble of the humorous role within a newsroom.
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Nat Goodwin
Brooklyn Bridge
Goodwin
Tom
Smith
Steplied
Parlor Bore Socialites Haunt the Room and Lure Jokes
A humorous tirade on the Parlor Bore a guest in a social circle who drains conversation with endless quips. The narrator recalls a visiting poet type who values timing over substance, deriding the endless supply of topical jokes and the pressure to entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
Sattler
Sam
Vis
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