A Curious Tale From Rome On Contracts And Punishments
A long narrative recounts a courtly affair over a pound of flesh wager between a Jew and a merchant. Pope Sixtus and the governor condemn the wager as murder, then commute the sentence to the gallows for both, later permitting a fine to avert execution and release all involved. A Punch quip follows and a note on Fraser River gold's impact on Sacramento real estate values.
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West Indies
Secchi
Rome
Holy Father
Sixtus
Cardinal Montalto
Gallivs
Shylock Reference Sparks Debate On Shakespeare Origins
An 18th or 19th century extract argues Shakespeare altered Shylock to be Jewish, set in Rome under Pope Sixtus V. It recounts Drake’s alleged raid on St Domingo and a wager between a Jew and a merchant over a pound of flesh, illustrating the tale’s remote sensational evidence.
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Shakespeare
Shylock
Rome
Sixtus the
Drake
St. Domingo
Sampson Ceneda
C. Secchi
Secchi
Spain
Ossuna
Seville
Jennet
Christmas in Davenport and Railroads Vote Prospects
Christmas scenes spill from Davenport where residents prepare feasts and churches adorn interiors, while voters decide on a county subscription of 275000 for Davenport and Cedar Valley Railroad and 100000 for Davenport and Leclaire road, amid claims of long-term benefits. The note highlights a hopeful view of Iowa railroads fueling prosperity, with broad signs of improving times and strong agricultural markets.
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Santa Claus
Davenport and
Cedar Valley
Iowa
Eng lish needle manufacture process described in detail
The text outlines needle production from steel wire, including cutting by shears, straightening under a tin plate, grinding dry to avoid rust, and dust risks previously harming workers. It notes tempering, rapid cooling in water to harden and brittleness, followed by polishing with sand and oil.
Better and Best Sayings From Local Wit
A collection of humorous maxims compares brewing beer to mischief and choosing domestic comforts over illness. The verses contrast daily life and social pleasures with cautionary jests about fortune health and friendship.
Webster Outmaneuvers Mrs Greenough in Bodgen Will Trial
In a famed Bodgen will case heard by the Supreme Court long ago, Daniel Webster fought to derail witness Mrs. Greenough. She calmly asserted facts while Webster, foiled in sequence, resorted to a dramatic snuff gag that echoed through the crowded hall and ended his bid to disturb her testimony.
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Webster
Mrs. Greenough
Moral Bankruptcy and Corporate Fraud in Urban America
A New York correspondent argues official corruption and tax fraud plunder the public treasury as insurers fail and stockholders lose. He cites a $300000 insurance capital collapsed to $70000 asset value, warning of eroded commercial integrity and trust.
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New York
The
Boston Journal
Tragedies in Actual Life and Crime in Summit County
The Beacon discusses how crime wrecks families and condemns felonies leading to prison. It notes cases in Columbus, including Sanford C. Brown, Joseph Barber, and Robert W. Jones, with details of arson prosecutions, perjury, and sentencing outcomes.
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Summit Beacon
Sanford C. Brown
Joseph Barber
Robert W. Jones
Columbus
S. A. Lane
Summit County
Akron
Beacon
Bowen & Barber
Fura Grocery
Matney
Indiana
Jones
Bowen
Barbera
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Aoa Peasede
Business Directory
Lowell H. Smith
de Glermont County
Milit
William Howard
Qeat
Lew
Dennison’s
W. Dennison
Geo
Batavia
Ohio
Ww. Hulick
Mectioxis
Bialnatreet
M. Lew
M. M'Orew
Lewis & McGrew
Clermont
Countrgs
Denison
Fat McGrew
TRITT
William B, Lakin
Trity & Lakin
Ohare
Lermont
Atjelsinfer
Starges
Cerpet
Front
Quarry Streets
New Richmond
Robert A. Johnston
Third and
Main Street
Cincinnati
Mide
W. A. Townsley
Clermont County
Amelia
Johnston
Geo. W. Gregg
Batnwia
Jans of
Senorate
A. T. Cowen
Hamilton
Milford
Clemont County
Barfee
A. Penn
T. Q. Asnburn
Penn & Ashburn
PA Ee and Counssilors
James ©. Gibbs
Fontenelle
Adair County
Adair
B. F. Allen
Bos Moines
Towa
West
Vawter & West
Bankers
Winterset
D. B. George
Holesale
Congress and
Broadway
Thenry Marks & CO
Mporters
Pearl Street
Noyl
Rederic Mauve
Congresstreet
F. Marmet
EALER
No. Oval
Lower Market
Columbia
Nchinati
Scholas Wolfe
Pearl & Third Streets
J. A. Weaver
Navis
Clermont Hotel
Young America
Oren
J. B. Ofvatt
Wisit
G. Gatti & CO
Civelanad
J, Dial
J, Mongrel
Dial & Monger
Davenport
Foster
Chalfant & Foster
Lower Market Street
Cincinpati
Chalfaut & Foster
Lower Side
Addy i
W. ©. Mosby
James A. Borden & CO
Malo
Sycamore
Crist. Slniker
Pearl Etrest
Ween Broadway
Claclanati
Price Lew
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Clermont Courier
Claude
Tobin
Brest
Tverwonet
Caroll
Punch
Fraser River
Real Alate Bie
Sacramento
Kentucky
Winter Davis
University of Virents
Our
Republic
Arma
Davis
Mellon
Berlin
Res Wee
Glenn's Falls
Welchman
Bridget
New Jersey
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