A Cold Honeymoon on Skewed Tickets Across the Coast
A Washington Post reader recounts a costly honeymoon rail journey from San Francisco to New York marred by scalpers tickets. The narrator and bride assume false identities, swapping names from Swackhammer to Murphy, then face a Pullman ticket that becomes non transferrable. They navigate the scheme while maintaining appearances, incurring extra costs and tension as they reach their destination.
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Washington Post
San Franciso
New York
Daywit
Mr. Swarkhammer
Murphy
Samuel
Sam
Newseesi
Miahurphy
Tom
Bridget
Miss Murphy
Mr. Swackhammer
Alz
Mins
Finnece
Ashe
Mr. Swarkpeak
Aiian Morphy
Una
Dusty Dust? A Tale of Beal and Hidden Hearts
An unnamed narrator recalls a college romance interrupted by social friction and gossip. He overhears conversations about a couple named Blackey and Swackhammer, then reunites with his beloved after crossing a ferry to New York, while pledging enduring fidelity.
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Willetex
Ons
Laughaxe
New York
Pooh Bahs in China
A London Mall piece quotes a Chinese statesman describing the demanding daily routine of a cabinet member and the board of punishment. The official’s day runs from early morning at two to long hours into the evening, reflecting a different standard of hard work in China.
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London
Mallj
War Department
Board of Punishment
Tie el Nein
Mr Gladstone's Witty Retort at a Liverpool Meeting
The article recounts a Johnsonian moment from a Liverpool meeting where Mr Gladstone defended his brother in law Sir Stephen Glynne's parliamentary bid. A ragged questioner challenged Gladstone to bind his relative to every action, and Gladstone replied that he would hold him to follow him for the people's welfare and similarly bind the questioner to follow him if he becomes premier, after which the crowd fell silent.
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Justin McCarthy
Chamber's Journal
Gladstone
Liverpool
Glidstone
Stephen Glynne
Mr. Gledstone
Mr. Gladstone
Daily Jokes and Quotes Parade From Many Papers
A longer humor roundup presents snippets from Detroit Journal, London Tit-Bits, Indianapolis Journal, Philadelphia Press, St. Louis Globe-Democrat and others. Jokes cover misheard lines, clever misquotes, theatre quips, travel- and manners-themed gags, plus light captions about manners and everyday scenes. Familiar personalities and period tone anchor the page’s playful miscellany.
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