A Wonderful Story of Crime in Sicily
Palermo in March saw a bold plot by medical students to kidnap and murder fellow student Pizzo for a ransom of 25000. Mercadante lured the victim to a trap, but police intervened as Pizzo warned his betrayer, exposing the conspiracy before the murder could unfold.
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Brutal act in Newark as man plucks horse tongue
William Bishop, a 40 year old farmer near Johnstown, tied a rope to a horse’s tongue and pulled it out by the roots after the animal lagged. A mob planned tar and feathering, but legal action was pursued with Luite Hanover obtaining a warrant for Bishop’s arrest for trial the next day.
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U S Vessel Tonnage Changes Through 1881
The 1881 U S built vessel tonnage reached 280 459 tons up 157 409 from the prior year but still fell short due to vessel decay and losses. June totals show 4 057 784 tons nation al, vs 4 068 085 at year end. Foreign trade tonnage dropped 1 514 402 to 1 297 035 while coastal trade rose 2 636 886 to 2 746 011.
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Roumania and Austria in Danube Jurisdiction Dispute
Roumania demands control over the Danube segment passing through its territory while Austria seeks unfettered river access to the sea. Diplomatic relations are severed as Roumania seeks backing from the great powers, with Russia reportedly supporting Roumania. War may loom if the quarrel remains unresolved.
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Water in the Room and Its Air Purifying Effect
A physician warns that water placed in a room absorbs respired gases, leaving air purer but water filthy. Colder water holds more gases. At ordinary temp a pail absorbs carbonic acid and ammonia. Ice-cold water doubles capacity. Thus water kept in a room may be unfit for use. Pump water should be vented in the morning. Impure water harms more than impure air.
Actress to Perform Dangerous Train-Sighting Act at Mansfield
An advertising stunt in Mansfield Ohio features an actress standing on a trestle bridge to scream as trains approach, then descending to a lower beam to let cars pass unsafely under her.
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