15 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1877
Page
1
A London correspondent describes a dispute with Irish gentlemen and clergymen on a train where one man suddenly drew a knife and stabbed his thigh. The parson begged removal while the man persisted, then calmly returned the blade to his pocket, shocking all aboard. An official later notes the man has a damaged leg from an old trick.
A collage of late 19th century items: a tragic letter revealing a wife’s suicide amid marital strain, a humorous sketch of a Grand Cat Show in Philadelphia with pet-owner factions, a talking sheep aboard a steamer, medical musings on laughter and longevity, mining deals in Virginia City, looming timber shortages near Waushow City, coal mine efforts in Palla Ada, and assorted local notes including weathered lore and a cheeky plea about roosters.
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