An Indian Juggler Astonishes a Traveler with Tricks
In India between Surat and Nagpore a celebrated juggler and snake charmer entertained a traveler. He produced a rolling ball of twine and a vase, then conjured a green serpent and later a dove from a cup, astonishing the observer and his entourage. The performance fused apparent magic with dangerous elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
India
Surat
Nagpore
Ile
Sidd Tin
Paupjar
Vaip
Overworked Husband Ends Marriage After Twenty Years
A long marriage ends as a man applies for divorce after twenty years of partnership. He cites stress and mismatched dreams, noting some friction over nightly searches and expectations. The piece reflects on domestic strain and a society adjusting to shifting gender roles and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Snoney
Mysterious Pipes Hidden by Mistress in Desk Corner
A Philadelphia North American line hints that a man vows to quit smoking but his mistress hides his pipes in the desk corner to be found the day after tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Teade
Philadelphia
Great Battle Foretells Era Of Fitzsimmons And Corbett
The piece discusses the heavyweight scene around Fitzsimmons and Corbett, noting Sharkey’s limited options and a potential rematch if their bout prolongs. It reviews training methods in boxing including handball and bag work, mentions Lavigne vs McPartland, and covers early spring contracts and travel plans for baseball managers and players.
Corbett’s Daily Training Routine in Nevada
The text describes Corbett’s day beginning around noon with a stripping ritual, then running, handball, wrestling, boxing, and bag punching. After workouts, he is rubbed down and believes his blood will cool for dinner before more loafing and sleep. The routine started once he arrived in Nevada.
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Jim Corbett
Simmons
Corbett
Dumbells
Nevada
Philadelphia bout ends with shaken hands refused sparring match
In Philadelphia two lightweights Leslie Pearce and Billy Payne fought six rounds before a large Quaker audience. Pearce, after being hit in the jaw, refused to shake hands at the end, drew hissed reactions and harsh editorials. A Western referee was quoted expressing strong wartime-style sentiment about such etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Leslie Pearce
Billy Payne
Pearce
Wang
Sharkey Announces Front-Row Challenge For Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
Tom Sharkey says he will be in the front row when Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight at Carson and he will challenge the winner for any amount up to 20000 dollars. Tie will be ready within three weeks after the bout and cares not which man wins or loses, as he will be equally pleased to meet either.
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Corbett
Iungaroo
Fitz
Tom Sharkey
Fallen Beck
Queensberry
Sharkey
Peter Maher
Eitssimmons
Fitzsimmons
Carson
Tie
Ever-Variation Saddles Baffle Inventors in Odd Display
A trade expert laments the saddle dilemma as unsolvable alongside squaring the circle. The exhibit shows extreme varieties from hard to soft, including bologna and bread-loaf shapes, with coverings of leather spanning eel seal pig snake and even monkey skin.
Du Pont Trophy Rules Doomed Future Challenges
A letter from Du Pont de Nemours outlines new rules for the powder championship trophy challenges. It states no challenge will be recognized after the winner is declared, all challenges must be in writing with forfeit, and notices must be forwarded to Du Pont for referee designation.
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Rice
Chicageo
I. F. du
Mesurs
D. T du Pont de Nemours & Co
Horses of Arabia A Desert Race and Native Breeding
Talbot Kelly describes Arabian horses as noble brood mares prized by Nepharta breeders, noting their size and strength, the need to break each horse to its rider, and the dangers of desert riding. He recounts a skirmish with Samana Arabs and explains the speed and stopping behavior of these horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Kelly
Desert
Kelly
Syria
Mesopotamia
Sheik Mansour
Ghost visitor hoodwinked by cold bedclothes
A London paper vouches for a true tale in which a late visiting girl awoke to a white figure at the bed foot. The bedclothes vanished as the figure disappeared, and the hostess learns a guest, an old family friend, had secretly taken the bed linens to warm his own room. He forgets to mention the mix up.
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London
Deliberation on Self Harming Impulse Cited in Revolver Search
In a fragmentary excerpt, characters debate whether refusal by an entity named IT would have driven a person to suicide. Charlie admits he would have shot himself, noting he already sought revolver price lists from four houses, per Fliegende Blaetter.
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Charle
Charlie
Fliegende Blaetter
Murder confession reported by New York Journal crew
A tense exchange between two detectives notes a prisoner confessing to a murder as recorded by the New York Journal. The dialogue captures a dramatic moment in a case with the detectives validating the confession and the press presence.
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G. D
New York Journal
Springtime Excurions Offer Half-Rate Tickets South
March and April travel sale by Louisville and Nashville Railroad to major Tennessee, Alabama, and West Florida destinations. First and third Tuesdays list half-rate round trips. Inquiries to C. P. Atmore in Louisville or J. K. Ridgely in Chicago.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Tennessee
Alabama
West
Florida
C. P. Atmore
Louisville
J. K. Ridgely
N. W
Chicago, Ill
Hobo Repartee A Parlor Quip of Two Tramps
Two hobos trade lines about travel and money in a brief exchange. The first questions wandering without funds, the second boasts of traveling on his shape. The banter ends with a quip about having no room or far to go.
Salzer seed catalogue promises big yields and samples
An advertisement touts John A. Salzer Seed Co catalogues with impressive farm seed data and testimonials. Readers are urged to send 10 cents for the catalogue and 12 rare seed samples valued at $10, while noting other trivial facts and prices in the same piece.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
gJohn Breider
Mishicott
Wis
Balzer
Thia
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Pwenty
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Jary
Iis
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Roel
Iso
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Aid
Usata
Jude
Veopie
Greruyaay
Orute Vance
Tits Hollow
Veron
Eheetrie
Piarties
New York Tribune
Corbett Fitzsimmons
The
Vic
Tor
Griffo
Witz
McPartland
Kid McPartland
George
Id) Lavigne
Lavigne
Andy Bowen
New Orleans
MccPartland
Jack Everhart
Grogey
Saginaw
Everhart
Avoirdgupois
Tim
Big Men
Kanesooo
Fite
National League A. Hase
Hanlon
Champion Cordett
Bob Fritzasimmons
du Pont
Horses OF
Arabia
C. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Wonseheld Publishing Mini Printing Co
Househod Companion
Household Companion
One Magazine
America
Household Publishing & Printing Cov
Bleecker St
W.N
Krausers
E. Krausers
Milton PA
Nebraska
Address Poultry Keeper CO
Ox Vz
Parkesburg
H.b.willson & CO
Washington, D.C
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