Fragmented Paris Commune Tale of Washing Hands and Death
An English reporter recounts a Paris commune episode where rebels forced workers to build a barricade. Amid street fighting Versaillists execute prisoners, while one man survives by washing his hands after a dramatic rescue. The grisly scene ends with a line of condemned men.
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Frederic Villiers
Paris
Archibald Vorbes
Versailles
Forbes
Jesse
Renin
Fort and I
Runaway Cow Hunter Encounters Trolley Conductor
A countryman named Street pursued a runaway cow across the countryside. His trek stretched into near town limits where a new trolley system was installed. As Street turned toward the outskirts, the trolley car approached and the conductor shouted.
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Street
Columbus and the Earth's Shape in Early Astronomy
Fragmentary text notes Colimbms idea of a round Earth and knowledge of eclipses and lunar motions, suggesting early astronomers had advanced understanding beyond common belief. The passage mentions centuries ago in New York Amer.
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New York
Amer
Practical gift swap keeps peace in marriage
A London Tit-Bits note explains a simple system: after marriage, each spouse gives the other a small token on birthdays, then returns the gift the other gave on their own birthday. This keeps expenses low and both stay financially even.
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London
Early Greek Thought on Earth Shape Before Columbus
The article notes that opposition to a spherical Earth existed long before Columbus. It asserts that Greek and Christian philosophers debated Earth’s shape well before the Christian era, framing the historical context of the debate.
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Earth
No clear headline due to fragmented text
A fragmentary account shows a dramatic critic commenting on an actor's intense stage performance and self-recognition, noting it as an extraordinary experience and reflecting on the standards faced by performers.
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Adiy
Oyu
Ser
Jumbie and Soufriere Birds of the West Indies
In the West Indies the sun bird or jumbie bird cries Soleil coucher at dawn and dusk, with locals saying killing it brings death. Another regional bird, the Soufriere bird, nests near the Soufriere volcano where locals fear the first sighting will foretell death.
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West Indies
Soufriere
Host’s informal greetings spark playful ceremony clash
In a quirky exchange, Richard’s wife objects to formal introductions at a gathering. The host Amaryl dismisses the fuss, calling for a casual “Hello, Flatbush” and quick handshakes with guests, ending with lighthearted humor.
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Richard
Throgson
Wizmore
Amaryl
Flatbush
Skimmerhorn
Chicago Tribune
Standard Job Department Delivers Targeted Art Print Service
The Standard job de department focuses on articular print for specific people. The service emphasizes targeted printing and personalized output to meet client needs.
Judge Upholds Fourteen Year Sentence Amid Counsel’s Mock Plea
In a courtroom scene described as Stray Stories the prisoner's counsel quips about justice while the judge replies the law limits the sentence to fourteen years. The exchange highlights legal bounds and courtroom sarcasm.
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W. J. Harsha
Colorado
Cyri G. Hopkins
Illinois Experiment Station
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Walter V. Woehlke
F. F. Rockwell
Ted Edwards
J. Russell Smith
F. Webster Brady
D. H. Doane
Middle West
George H. Dacy
Saturday Evening Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
F. P. Maldaner
Sisseton, S. D
Te Curtis Publishing Company
Ruth N. Hay
Swedland
Wiliam Glasier
M.D
Rexall Drug Store
Gillie No
Maldaner’s
Sisseton Mill & Light CO
Andrew Heath
Wilmot
CHM
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