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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1889
Page
7
Cooney the coal carrier loses his home to a blaze and, in despair, fears homelessness. His wife convulses with anger and curses him with the demon of fire, an ominous line that foreshadows dire consequences.
A frightened couple encounters a fiery demon in the clouds who offers a new home. After their wooden house burns they demand safety and receive a grand stone residence with lavish interiors and a dramatic, fiery trial by flame.
In a cautionary tale, Cooney and his wife defy fortune and boastful plans end when lightning strikes their stone house, reducing it to rubble. The demon of fire reiterates that mortals cannot defy fate, urging acceptance and wiser choices as they inspect the remaining old home. The wife concedes, and the couple vows to value what they have, learning lessons of contentment.
Captain A B Couldwell while summering at Edgewater reels in his Nellie C and finds a seven foot snake had seized a perch and towed the boat toward the stream. He dives in and after a fierce struggle kills the reptile with blows to the head. The incident unfolds at Wigton's Point amid wild rice and a frightened young daughter aboard.
Philadelphia Press reports Ira Tripp, a retired coal operator from Beranton, survives his doctor’s warning by not smoking himself while employing a smoking valet. The companion smokes Havana cigars, inhaling and exhaling through Tripp’s long beard, which Tripp says he enjoys as much as the original puff. He travels with his smoking partner and visits Philadelphia often.
New York Star reports Dr. Michael J. B. Messemer notes a link between prolonged heat and increased personal crises and suicides. He cites studies suggesting hot spells followed by cooler days correlate with higher distress and risk, based on weather and crisis reports.
In mid summer New York lives up to its bustle as a girl recalls a cautious chase by a dapper admirer on Broadway. She notes how she kept him at arm's length from the Casino tickets to Maud while sharing candid thoughts on flirtation and social street attentions.
A reminiscence recalls a minister faced with the Fugitive Slave Act and the conflict between obedience to law and divine higher law. The narrator details a moral test as a family seeking refuge and a confrontation with abolitionist fevers, illustrating how conscience guided actions beyond statutes.
A Chattanooga Times tale recalls a Western and Atlantic Railway conductor who cooked an egg on a hot caboose cushion after 15 minutes under broiling sun. He repeated the feat, attracted by the heat, while the superintendent remains unaware of the yarn.
East Point inventor Quellman, a former pro player, works on a patent ball tosser to remove the pitcher from the game. He claims the device will let a pitcher control height and velocity, limit balls over the plate, and reduce umpire influence while boosting hitting and field skill.
H A Johnston of New York tells St. Louis Globe Democrat a Spokane Falls to Alaska railway is likely within years. Backed by Northwest elites and Oregon Washington interests, the project faces fewer obstacles than earlier transcontinental lines. estimated cost around 13000000. Walter Moberly of British Columbia has studied the route and says it can be built cheaper per mile than the Pacific road, with strong profits.
A witness accused of perjury faces scrutiny in court as judges caution him. He asserts his commitment to truth, insisting his belief may be false but his life has been bound to truth. The fragment reflects a historic courtroom exchange.
A survey of summer drinks and mixologists in New York cafes and hotels notes bold creations by famed bartenders. It highlights Will-o'-the-wisp and other fizzes, regionally named concoctions, and the artful presentation of cocktails from Delmonico’s to Gilsey and Fifth Avenue hotels.
Ex-Surrogate William D Veeder recounts a Guilderland Albany county farm incident where a workman dug up a den to find a fox and cubs. The man killed the old fox with a forked stick and shovel then learned the fox played dead for hours before escaping with the cubs, surviving to threaten the next den.
A clipped dialogue shows Smith and Jones exchanging greetings and reminiscences. One speaker laments losing status among friends after prioritizing wife and children, calling himself a "mean cuss" though still praised for personal improvements. Agnes is mentioned as a contrast to the speaker's past popularity.
A Boston teacher attempting to guide a newsboy class toward decency faced a cheeky student who offered money to stop talking. The episode highlights the boy’s bold bid and the teacher’s efforts to maintain order and moral instruction.
A New York physician tells a reporter that tying a strong cord around the cramped limb relieves cramps. He suggests a long garter as a handy option and says the method stops the cramp quickly, potentially saving many dollars in doctors’ fees.
A Enterprise Kansas article notes a Sunday school lesson where teachers asked pupils to recite a Bible verse suitable for the coin box offering. The aim was to instill faith and generosity among children during the collection.
Fragmentary note mentions a society with a long name and a disciple in Augusta aiding animals with kindness. References to Bergh and visits to shores appear in clipped, unclear text. No concrete events or dates are readable.
The piece praises ecumenical Christian cooperation across denominations and notes the value of a shared Christian identity beyond sect boundaries. It contrasts unity with the risk of neglecting parental influence and discusses how heredity and environment shape children, citing Samuel and biblical examples to argue piety is not inherited.
A visiting author details a Saturday with Charles Spurgeon at Westwood near Sydenham Crystal Palace. The piece notes Spurgeon’s simple life, home worship, and farming around 17 acres plus 20 acres leased, with his wife running cattle to support city missions and a jovial, childlike demeanor amid discussions of his famed evangelism.
A discussion on whether clergy should instruct the public on moral issues including theater attendance. The piece notes a growing dramatic interest, the changing view of actors, and quotes Kingsley and Trapp, urging clergy to address conscience and civilizational tests amid Christian negligence concerns.
Fragmented verses and clues mix with oblique dialogue about death, whispers of a coroner’s certainty, and scattered puzzles. The piece blends rhetorical inquiries with riddles, an old-fashioned column style, and hints at a cryptic quiz procession.
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