Curious Headlines and Odd Facts From Early 1900s
The text cites a brisk race on the Chicago Board of Trade between two market forces, notes expectations for New York to host a successful 1900 World's Fair, and recalls the Grant Monument. It jokes about Limburger cheese, and mentions Charles Harris of Niles Ohio who made a gavel from wood from McKinley’s house, while noting he does not seek office.
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Chicago Board of Trade
New York
Charles Harris
Niles
Ohio
McKinley
Charles
Oddities and mischief from a far rough week
A jumble of sensational snippets recalls hat losses near Niagara Falls, forged bonds in a wedding gift, a man struck by ice weight, and a bicycle on streets. Reports poke at dime novels, boycotts, and a Dixie moment in a Cartersville high school are noted amid varied urban curiosities.
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Cartersville
Edward Dwelle
New South
W. C. Fite
Dwelle
Royal Commissions and Global Medals Stir Debates
Newspapers note slow World’s Fair medal distribution and forecast the royal vaccination commission’s final report before August. They recount stories of youths like Billy Murphy who “catch on” locally, and tell of William’s exodus from Ireland to Spain where he becomes Count di Morphy, secretary to the queen regent and chamberlain to Alfonso XIII.
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Billy Murphy
William
Ireland
Spain
Count di Morphy
Alphonso XIII
Belva Lockwood’s Umbrella Stolen Then Used as Gavel
During a Federation of Women gathering Belva Lockwood spoke with a large umbrella that was later stolen. The umbrella resurfaced at the Kentucky State Convention in Lexington where it served as a gavel. If located it will be returned to Mrs Lockwood with needed repairs.
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Federation of Women
Belva Lockwood
Kentucky
Lexington
A Boy's Timely Shot and Rescue on the Senegal River
Ensign Ralph Hale hunts for his missing brother Frank after the boy slips away from a survey camp on the Senegal River. Frank's canoe drifts into a river cavern where a crocodile lurks beneath a rock shelf. Ralph, wounded but undaunted, climbs to reach Frank and, with Frank firing a pistol, kills the crocodile and saves both brothers. The tale ends with safe return to the hut amid praise from shipmates.
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Campbell
Senegal
Frank
Ralph
Parrots Show Left Footed Tendency In Captivity
Superintendent Sol Stephan of the zoo notes parrots from Mexico often place the left foot forward when grasping a perch. The habit appears linked to humans offering the right hand, which prompts the parrot to use the left foot. The Quirer suggests no inherent left footedness, just observational bias.
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Sol Stephan
Zoo
Stephan
Mexico
Cincinnati
Nquirer
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Jefferson County Record
Mank
Peabor
Publitale
Nebraska
Niagara Falls
Oeceigne
Sothers
Man
Providence
Wisconsin
Kansas City Journal
Hubbard
Rufus Hale
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