Humorous Snippets From Newspapers Highlight Oddities
A collage of light jokes and quips from New York Journal Chicago Ledger Buffalo Express Boston Post and Chicago Tribune. Topics range from money disputes asylum inmates circus men codfish and crow trials with playful wordplay and puns throughout.
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Chicago Ledger
Danus
Johnny
Buffalo Express
Boston Post
Burlington
Chicago Tribune
Clever Insurance Swindle Leads to Arrest in Williamsport
The report details John Fisher accused of an elaborate scheme to defraud the Accident Insurance Company of New York by taking out daily policies at rail stations and filing phony injuries through three doctors. Detective Reeves tracked and captured him in Williamsport, after a chase across cities.
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Pittsburgh
John Fisher
Cleveland
Williamsport
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New York
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Spencer
Prosser
Reeves
Has Not Worn One Twice The Lady Fondness For Flowers
Washington correspondent notes Miss Cleveland keeps fresh gowns and accessories, never repeats a dress in social events, and plans spring campaign attire. She showcases rich fabrics, lace, satin, and silk wardrobes, plus elegant fans and perfumes, while White House plant displays and music elevate Saturday receptions.
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Washington Cor
Hartford Times
Miss Cleveland
Sam
Cleveland
Senside
White House
Mrs Wheeleim’s comic plea ends with a sack
Little Mrs Wheeleim wastes forty five minutes trying to persuade Mr W of needing a sealskin sack for her existence. She then asks if he should sell her for a car wheel because she has a cast iron hub. She got the sack.
New 15000 Bushel Elevator Opens at Thomas Dakota
A 15000 bushel grain elevator has been completed in Thomas North Dakota marking a local expansion for farmers. The facility provides storage and handling capacity for regional crops and may support nearby agricultural commerce.
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