Extraordinary career of James R Wasson a West Point cadet to Private
James Robert Wasson, once leader at West Point and top of his class, served in the Fourth Cavalry, aided Egypt's military drill, and was chief of staff in Japan. After a fall from grace in Texas he faced prison and later sought redemption by enlisting at age 51 in the Forty sixth United States Volunteers bound for the Philippines.
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Forty-sixth
United States Volunteers
Philippines
James R. Wasson
Wasson
James Robert Wasson
Secretary of War
West Point
Iowa
Red River
Fred D. Grant
Grant
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Khedive of
Egypt
Japan
Tokio
University of
Hokkaido
John A. Bingham
Ohio
Washington
Department of Texas
Texas
Uncle Sam
Odds Against Him In Palmy Days Gambler Story
A Memphis Scimitar tale recalls 1860s Memphis gambling on Jefferson and El Dorado streets. A bettor claims a bent game paid out after a $600 score, four aces, four deuces and a fixed hand. The tale ends with a saloon corroboration.
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Memphis
Jefferson Street
No. 9
Third Street
el Dorado
Plain English Over Latin Terms In Expert Testimony
A Minneapolis Tribune commentary argues juries benefit from plain language over heavy Latin terms in expert witness descriptions of injuries. It cites an English court tale where a surgeon’s jargon was clarified by the judge, noting accessibility strengthens credibility and understanding.
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Albany Law Journal
England
Baron Bramwell
Minneapolis Tribune
Amateur palmist life line debate in comic dialogue
From Puck a line about palmistry claims the life line reveals lifespan. A sceptical friend retorts that life insurance companies ignore such omens, underscoring the joke about fate versus finance.
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Puck
Jewish Population in Jerusalem Reported at 28000
A census brief notes that of Jerusa lem’s 45000 residents, 28000 are Jewish, indicating a sizable Jewish majority. The data underscores demographic patterns in the city.
Faithful Horse Guards Its Master in Winter Ordeal
A Canadian mounted police sergeant Parker and his faithful horse endured six days of wandering in a snowbound prairie. The horse stood guard beside Parker until a mail carrier found them. Parker survived but the emaciated animal died two days after their reunion.
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Northwest
Sergt
Parker
Canadian Mounted Police
Sergt. Parker
Architect’s Quip on Church Design Sparks Committee Bid
A famous architect unveiled church plans valued at £30,000 and faced pressure from the building fund committee to cut to £10,000. He reportedly replied with a witty line about adding thirty shillings more for a nice spire.
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Building Fund
Dewey colors inquiry in Yonkers dry goods store
A shopper asks if there are any Dewey colors that won’t run, and the store attendant replies with confusion in a Yonkers dry goods shop remark.
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Dry Good
Yonkers Statesman
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Sedalia
Jerusalem
Eee
Gatalogue
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Conn
W. L. Douglas
Shoes Union
W. J. Douglas
J. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Mass
Oregon
Third St
St. Paul
Minn
R. E. Werkman
Arrold
Arter
Brichis
Swiss 7American CO
Canaga
Detroit
Mice
W.N.U. Omaha
Robert Purvis
Omaha
Neb
Orson
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