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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1895

Page

5

Mystery cave tale of Indian romance and ancient chief

A legend from Ukiah features a warlike chief of a tribe who falls for a rival maiden and is executed atop a mountain cave called Black Hole. An expedition later descends into a cavern with glowing stalactites and a mysteriously rising and falling stream, explored by Mr. Mason and companions with rope and lanterns.

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A Human Album at Cleveland Medical Society

Dr A O Aldrich showcased Phonbiject Brokaw a 24 year old mill worker with embossed autograph like marks on his skin. The lettered impressions appeared during a study and remained visible hours as doctors noted swelling and a burning sensation without lasting harm.

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Moonshine in Prison Case Shocks Frankfort Peni tentiary

A mountaineer convict and an assistant cook were implicated in a prison moonshining scheme inside the Frankfort state penitentiary. The mountaineer described making beer from molasses bread and rainwater, with eight days of fermentation, and admitted drinking some of the product.

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Fables for Farmers Offer Folly of Soaring Inventions

A quirky tale about a thinker named Finaucs who devises an air navigation device using two clothespin shaped sticks and leather doors as a lift. Farmers would strap in and rise as the earth reels below, aiming to reach a distant destination. The idea fails to secure a patent due to similarities with other schemes, delivering a moral on wealth and bootstraps.

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Electric steering indicator promises closer Europe navigation

A New York Times report describes an electric steering indicator that could enable ships to hold straight courses in all conditions, reducing voyage time between New York and Liverpool. The invention would correct for compass variations and may bring Europe nearer by shortening ocean passages.

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