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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
3
In Torreon Mexico Francisco I Madero Jr led a triumphal procession as bombs cannons and rifle fire greeted his party. About 5 000 former rebels welcomed them while 20 000 joined the crowd and officials counted nearly 50 000 listeners along the route and at stations.
Minneapolis police arrest J D Bren longtime University cashier on charges of embezzling about 14000 dollars. Bren claims he was held up and robbed but detectives report numerous contradictions in his account and doubt the buildup story.
A stage coach runaway in Yosemite Valley caused one death and injuries to three women and seven others when the horses were frightened on a steep grade. Brakes failed to hold as the coach plunged.
Paris officials confirm the Louisville and Nashville railroad will keep its Paris terminals and invest heavily here. A reliable source says in eighteen months the company plans to spend and expand, adding 600 workers to the local workforce.
Mrs. Marvy Riley, 50, died in a Pittsburgh fire after flames trapped her on the third floor. Firemen reached the window with a ladder as several hundred onlookers watched, but the blaze renewed collapse thwarted rescue attempts.
Emeritus professor William Russell Dudley of Stanford University died of tuberculosis at age 62. He served sixteen years on the Cornell University faculty before his retirement.
Lexington was selected to host the next annual Kentucky Bankers' Association convention with dates to be fixed later by the committee possibly in October. For years the group met in Louisville during the state fair, so choosing Lexington came as a surprise.
A hotel manager recounts using diplomacy and a lie to relocate a San Francisco guest during a busy season. With a promised suite, he moved the guest's belongings to another room after citing a ceiling leak, easing tensions as another party arrived.
John Grady a Belfast lineman suffered 4000 volt injuries while repairing wires. He burned both arms to near the elbows and one leg to the bone. As rescuers carried him home he sang Top o’ the Mornin’ to spare his mother a shock. He died a few hours later.
The piece notes Josh Billings was not educated and was a poor speller. His humorous writing relied on his own spelling style which amused readers and sold his works. It argues that his wit and satire behind the outlandish spelling kept his style viable.
The piece discusses the word terse linked to terse claret in 17th century drama. It notes Shadwell in The Humorist coinage and possible ties to Dutch courage from alcohol. Claret was imported in tierces and terse may condense terse or tierce.
The article discusses Hezekiah the reformer balancing lineage, heredity, and faith. It emphasizes purging idolatry, sanctifying priests and Levites, cleansing the temple, and a future revival of religion through sanctified church leadership and righteous speech.
A driver recalls a tale of a thrifty housewife chasing eggs priced at fifteen cents a dozen. After visiting several stalls she finally found a stand with the bargain and bought half a dozen, paying eight cents more than needed for six.
Sherlock Holmes Jr and Dr What son discuss a man with gray hair and a confident air in the city. The boy hints the man is famous, while Holmes notes clues about a country boy upbringing. The exchange ends with praise for Holmes’s deductive skill.
A suffrage leader uses a country tale about a boy picking berries and whistling while his sister questions fairness. The mentor notes the boy earned extra fruit through steady whistle while Willie did the work, illustrating a point about contribution and perception.
The article traces the word caucus to multiple origins. It cites a North American Indian term kaw kaw kas meaning to talk or advise and notes other explanations in English such as calkers meetings or a calkers’ meeting place where Boston politicians gathered.
The piece recalls older plant foods once common in diets such as elder burdock and hops shoots eaten as delicacies. It cites Walter Jerrold’s Kent travel writing noting children foraging wild hop tops and making wholesome suppers before valuing rare or costly foods.
A student explains that while they grasp grammar and accent in French, learning the features remains challenging. The exchange highlights progress in pronunciation and grammar contrasted with mastering language features.
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