Bomb Threats and Anarchist Plots Darken New York City
A 1910s New York overview surveys a surge of bomb incidents across the city. It details anarchist and blackmail related attacks, notable blasts at St Patrick's Cathedral and the Bronx courthouse, the 1914 explosion at the Tombs, and police efforts to trap malcontents while highlighting notable victims and unresolved cases.
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York
Qne Post
Knickerbocker
Manhattan
Mbs
Barefoot
Hue Cal
Econd
Washington Heights
Andrew Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Tombs
George L. O’connor
O’connor
John Campbell
St. Mark’s-in-the-Bouwerie
Frank Tannenbaum
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Alphonsus
Tannenbaum
Campbell
Bronx County
Gibbs
Lexington Avenue
Frank Ablanc
Charles Carbone
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Otto Rosalsky
Riverside Drive
Police Department
Owen Egan
Egan
Ida Anusewitz
Madeline Herrera
Herman Rosenthal
Charles Becker
Gentlemen of Chance
Federal League shifts HQ to New York amid expansion plans
James A. Gilmore, Federal League president, announces relocation of headquarters from Chicago to New York for expansion next season. He cites necessity for a New York club and a planned circuit including Detroit Boston or Cleveland. A $1,000,000 war fund is confirmed with Harry Sinclair chosen to lead campaign efforts.
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Chicago
New York
Ward
Federal League
James A. Gilmore
Gilmore
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
New York City
Newark
R. B. Ward
Harry Sinclair
Sinclair
The Colossus of Rhodes Dispersed After Earthquake
The remains of the Colossus of Rhodes were never recovered after the 224 BCE quake. Rhodian funds for restoration were diverted among locals citing Delphi’s oracle. In 672 AD Saracens sold it to a Jewish merchant who loaded 900 camels with the brass and departed.
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Colossus
Rhodes
B. C
Delphi
Gun club aboard Arabic trains on lashing target practice
Passengers aboard the liner Arabic report a makeshift gun club of about twenty men firing with Lee Metford rifles at a periscope-like raft on the raft at the stern while near the Mersey and the German war zone. Sand bags guard steering gear as the ship sails with a kite raised for aerial practice.
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Mersey
British Isles
Lee Metford
Rifle Club
New York Sun
Boston Woman Pleads Guilty To Speed Law Violation
Bristed, eldest daughter of Harley Astor Bristed, was fined $25 by Judge Bart Bassidy after pleading guilty to speeding and being accused of refusing to stop. She denied disobeying the officer, claiming she never saw a clear signal during the chase in Boston.
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Bristeg
Fie
Harley Astor
Boston
Bart Bassidy
Arrest and court filing ordered after statement
A woman stated she was arrested and the judge ordered papers filed to proceed with the case. This brief item notes the arrest claim and judicial action without further details.
Rector Visits Deaf Parishioner in South London
A South London rector visits a poor elder woman deaf since childhood. She laments not hearing his sermons. He awkwardly offers sympathy saying You don't miss much. She retorts So they tell me, revealing a sharp exchange.
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London
Grover Alexander Shrugs Off Giants For Best One-Hit Game
The legendary pitcher Grover Alexander hurled a one hit victory against the New York Giants, with only Fred Merkle reaching base on a two base hit. No other batter reached first base as Alexander dominated the game.
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Grover Alexander
Giants
Fred Merkle
Alex
St. Louis
Brooklyn Wheat
Philly
Brooklyn Federal Hires Danny Murphy After Fire
The Brooklyn Federal club brings back Danny Murphy after firing him. Manager Lee Magee sent Murphy to scout in the International and American leagues with the goal of preparing him to succeed Magee as manager when the moment arrives.
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Dan Murphy
Brooklyn Federal Club
Danny Murphy
Lee Magee
Danny Handy
Magee
Jack Fournier's Slump Cure Notions Attract Attention
White Sox slugger Jack Fournier uses a personal method to snap out of a slump by handing silver to cripples he encounters on the sidewalks. The odd habit reflects his unique approach to timing and confidence at the plate.
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Jack Fournier
White Sox
The Wily Professor and Clerk Exchange Banter
A Boston Transcript quotation depicts Professor Skinner arguing with a clerk over wages. The clerk claims he earns about $20 weekly while the professor suggests clerks feel they earn at least twice that amount, touching on perceptions of earnings and value.
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Skinner
Boston Transcript
Two Singles and The Nervous Curate Dialogue Sketch
A London Sketch humor piece centers on a nervous curate who pesters a man about his wife’s marital status. The introducee clarifies he is not married, prompting witty exchanges about singleness.
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London
Cuticura Free Sample Offer Ad
Self shampooing guidance mentions cuticura ointment for scalp and skin care. Emollients praised as versatile for skin scalp hair and hands. Sample offered by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Novel Billiard Tables on Solid Rock Island House
Billiard tables supported on solid rock are a novel feature of a Puget Sound house on a San Juan island. Each table rests on a massive concrete base extending through the floor to bedrock, making the tables as solid and vibration free as if part of the island.
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San Juan
Puget Sound
Congressman's inquiry into annual hen keeping costs
Congressman Olmstead seeks the yearly expense of maintaining a hen. Costs vary widely and for some married men the outlay reaches thousands of dollars.
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Congressman Olmstead
Speeding arrest taunts multimillionaire’s pinch play
In a sharp exchange a police action targets a multimillionaire accused of speeding. The crowd reacts with irony and mockery about wealth and enforcement, highlighting tension between status and law.
This Year Warmth and Fashion Compliments
A light exchange notes warm weather while praising a companion's clothing and appearance, highlighting how the wearer’s outfit flatters in the pleasant season.
Japan War Costs Hit Fifty Million to Date
Report notes Japan has spent about 50 million dollars so far in the war and seeks an additional 26 million dollars to be appropriated for continuation of hostilities.
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Japan
Jericho horn on auto prompts city warning
Patrolman Helmuth accused Mrs. E B Frost of Philadelphia, staying at 110 South Dorset avenue Chelsea, of muffling a Jericho horn. Recorder Gaskill ordered a five dollar warning for violating antispeed law, while Frost denied the charge and any wall breaking.
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Jericho
Helmuth
E. B. Frost
Philadelphia
South
Dorset Avenue
Chelsea
Joshua
Lawful Procedure Dimming Lights in Courtroom Quip
A humorous exchange shows a defendant claiming he blocked a man’s eye as a lawful action while dimming his lights. The magistrate questions the justification, prompting a wry remark about performing a legally required action.
Pretty Luncheon Idea With Glass Bowl and Nasturtiums
A clear glass bowl filled with carbonated water holds nasturtiums and leaves. Gas escaping from the water clings to each leaf and blossom, creating a dewy, refreshing look. It offers a cool, novel arrangement for a hot day.
Makes Up for It Does Your Furnace Smoke Mrs Jiggs
A quip turns the joke on a household with Mrs Jiggs replying that smoke from the furnace is hardly an issue. Her husband is the one who generates smoke, framing the humor in a domestic setting.
Croton River Named for Indian Chief Among News Notes
The Croton river, supplying most of New York’s water, was named for an Indian chief. Also noted is the idea that recounting one’s life is rarely popular. A gasoline engine driven automatic dynamo is drawing attention in England.
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Croton
New York
England
Possessed or engaged rumor stirs village
In a local exchange, a woman is described as acting possessed. A bystander wonders if the behavior is due to engagement, highlighting village gossip and curiosity about personal affairs.
Tommy's Eighteenth Question Highlights Patience
In a playful exchange, the speaker asks Pa who is the most patient man. The answer playfully cites Job as the patient one, framing a humorous dialogue about patience.
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Tommy
Mean Woman Refuses Doctor Payment After Insurance Policy Conversion
A sharp creditor argues that a mean woman refuses to pay the doctor who converted a late lamented policy into ready money. The dispute centers on settlement of medical charges tied to a life insurance conversion.
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