Bears Fight Fierce Duel at Brent 200 New York
A 45 minute bear fight in a Brent 200 den near a New York pool drew 1000 onlookers as an American bear and a Japanese bear clashed with blows and clawing. Director Hornaday and staff intervened with clubs and prongs, ending when the bears were driven apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent
New York
Director Hornaday
Director Horae
Boler
Crazy Mike
Ralne Lanaire
Pits
Black Bears
Fite
Appleton raft voyage on Missouri river seeks inland landing
The Appleton family rides a raft with livestock down the Missouri River toward a landing at Missouri Point. They report a strong current and a swift, fickle river complicating the voyage, while efforts to interview the Appletons meet delays as the river forces push their animal laden craft onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Noah
Appleton
Missouri
Bo Fa
Tle
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson
Misgouri Point
Mad Cow Wanders Hoboken Street Prompts Panic
A red cow escaped from a Secaucus farmer and roamed Hoboken causing upheaval as crowds cried Mad cow One man, Thomas McAleer, calmly approached and milked the animal after declaring it needed milking The cow stood placidly while he milked her to the last drop creating a comic rural scene in an urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Secaucus
Avery Stable
Tiree
Waa
Thomas Ae
McAleer
Aleer
Buffet at Church Services Sparks Controversy in 2 Districts
In two New Jersey districts summer Sunday services featured unconventional elements. Atlantic City pastor offered a buffet with drinks served by bartenders to draw attendees. East Orange pastor at Hyde Park Reformed Church hosted open smoking and auto rides during sunset services. Only two attendees smoked. crowd included many women and children. Handbills advertised “Camp Chatre Weotiied” and “Cigars Not Excluded.” The host said it was a friend’s meeting and permitted smoking and hats. The service proceeded informally with a light tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
the Key
Frederick B. Pullan
Hyde Park Reformed Church
East Orange
Pullan
Efiy
Courting Room for Lovers in Chicago Church Plans
A article describes J. B. Snyder's plan to open a courting room at Christ Presbyterian Church Chicago. Ministers including Rev Robert MacArthur of Calvary Baptist New York express support arguing it offers a respectable space for courtship replacing unsafe public venues. The idea draws interest from churches across cities as a social experiment endorsed by clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
J. B. Snyder
Christ Presbyterian Church of Chicago
New York
Robert & MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Fitzys Seventh Street
Dr. Snyder
Chicago
Insects Attack Aboard City of Para Off Amapula Honduras
A swarm of giant grasshoppers swarmed the Padre mail liner City of Para as it lay anchored off Amapula Honduras. Porter McPherson captured a specimen about seven and a half inches long with two-inch legs and a double row of spines. He plans to gift the captive to a park in San Francisco. The crew described the creature as the smallest among the warm region’s grasshoppers, with officers noting the incident as a remarkable invasion.
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City of
Para
Amapula
Honduras
Urey
Porter McPhesson
Stip
McPherson
Wusour
Frisco
Wade
Offer Allman
Missionary Dr Neville Survives Cannibal Trial in New Guinea
The 19th century account recounts Rev Edman A. Neville of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, captured with five companions by cannibals on New Guinea. After a brutal ordeal spanning fifteen months, Neville survived while others were killed. he was later rescued by a passing ship. The narrative notes his escape and the brutal treatment by island natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchueter
Avvareata
New Guinea
Alame Ho Wie
Tiw Frieris
Jungie
Neville Rell
Sven
Dr. Neville
Tie Reville
Blue water superstition and marine lore from old logs
A fragmented old piece recounts superstitions aboard ships, including a blue water omen associated with the schooner Donne T Briggie and a black cat aboard a British navy voyage. It describes beliefs about luck from drowned corpses to shipboard animals and notes on salt mining and tank water puzzles.
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Misho
Donna T. Brivee
Stonington
Cola
United States
Briggie
Greer Land
Cap Horn
Stuart
Nota Pall
Nat
Thoyak
Wives Denounce Live Demonstrations at Medical Exhibition
Indignant wives at the American Medical Association display in the Second Regiment armory Chicago protested a new living mannequin fashion demonstration. The demonstrations were stopped after wives urged suppression. Reports describe reactions from attendees and lingering curiosity about the corset exhibit and audience responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Second Regiment Armory
Chicago
Mike Lowike Chirkson
Nun Careet
Aiden
Mies Clarkson
Rat Attack Sparks Alarm At Williamsburg Home
Mrs Mary Tindlett of 201 Green Street Williamsburg New York awoke to a large rat leaping from her two year old son Jobos cradle. The child slept nearby as the rodent fled toward the bed while the mother and father reacted in fear. The family protected the child and sought safety as the event unfolded in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tindlett
Green Street
Williamsburg
New York
Sai
Jobo
Moddott
Rowel CO
Tadlore
Mes Tindlett
Amun
Joole
Perel
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Jack Tar
Wasty
Tuhe
Lewitt, Verh
Tor Nikal
Tex Wolk
Agai
Phydlcass Podhole
Thuy Sud
Big Rat
Baby
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Atents
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D. Swift
Bui
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