Book sheds light on Lincoln assassination facts and myths
The piece reviews John Wilkes Booth Fact and Fiction of Lincoln's Assassination by Francis Wilson. It notes Booth planned abduction, not only murder, and clarifies scenes at Ford's Theatre and the barn. It debunks Booth imposters and confirms Booth died by self-inflicted wound in the burning barn.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Concord Bridge
Massachusetts
Ford
Washington, D. C
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Livecia
Lincoln
Houghton ‘Mifflin Company
Francis
Booth
Wilson
Grant
South
John S. Clarke
Lee
White House
Lewis Payne
Lindola
Boston Corbett
Fred Booth
Stanton
Booths
Penitentiary Grounds
Washington
Baltimore
John Wilkes-Booth
John Wilkes Booths
Finis L, Bates
Memphis
Tenn
Bates
John St. Helen
St Helen
David
George
Oklahoma
Enid
Oklahe
Minneapolis
Blanche de Bar ,Bontt
Junius Brutus Booth
Edwin
Blanche
Johnno
al Rhe
Tera Tank
Woman driver trapped by crank in Plainville rain crash
A Plainville Connecticut woman crashed into a tree during a rainstorm. She escaped serious injury but could not back out as her car was held fast by a crank left in front of the vehicle. A wrecking crew freed the car after locating the crank lodged against the tree.
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Dee
Plainville
Conn
Wrecking crew frees car after removing stubborn handle
A wrecking crew had to saw off the handle before they could separate the car from the tree, removing an obstacle that kept the vehicle wedged. Police report details and exact location are pending.
Bridge Row Hits Town Club Over insult
A bridge player offended by his partner refused to discuss the incident, leaving the room in a fluster. He wandered the club area, then noted an event that followed, as readers are told in this fragment.
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Jon
Quoit Quip From a Governor Exchange
A governor samples the scene and comments on a near mishap in a light remark about quoits. The exchange highlights a casual official response and a momentary lapse in decisiveness.
No Help for Mrs A You Say You Were Up All Night
Mrs A recounts a restless night with a mysterious box while her husband is away on a trip. The exchange suggests domestic concern and unresolved issue affecting the household.
Deathfish of Hawaii and a Baptist Banquet Tale
A globefish in Hawaii is called the deathfish due to its poisonous flesh and air swallowing defense, a theory of species protection. Spines and surface-buoying behavior may deter enemies, yet increase capture risk for humans. Justice Black recounts a hard-shell Baptist and Methodist story about doing the Lord's work in the past of our ability.
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Ha-waii
Justice William Harmon Black
New York
Justice Black
Detroit Free Press
Mayor Walker comments on novel’s hero appeal at Palm Beach Inn
A report from Palm Beach Inncheon notes Mayor Walker of New York praising a popular novel, attributing its success to a strong hero and joking that women like a man who listens. The item also mentions winter’s heavier laundry from soft coal and advertises Red Cross Ball Blue as a cleaner.
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Mayor Walker
New York
Palm Beach
Red Cross Ball
Natural Increase in Childrens Clothing Trade
A brief exchange on business shows steady customer growth for a children's clothes line. The dialogue notes daily customer increases and asks about the proprietor's product focus.
Lend Me a Quarter Phrase From Border Cities Star
A brief item notes a playful line from the Border Cities Star about the quip lend me a quarter spoken in a sisterly banter. The excerpt hints at local humor and social chatter reflected in the newspaper’s text.
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Sis
Border Cities
Getting Shorter He Another new dress
A brief exchange quoted in German about clothing, with a man and woman discussing replacing old dresses and the elusively short nature of the new outfit.
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Tolse
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Golier
Hiscox Chem
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