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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1885
Page
6
In a Detroit Free Press note, John Hall, accused after a drunken episode, defends himself by claiming he choked on an apple and nearly suffocated. The judge dismisses him with a quip about his extraordinary mouth size and prison earnings.
A Germany correspondent describes a comic scene at Mayence where two artillery privates, mistaken for guards, block the actor Mann's exit after his Fidelio role as Pizarro. Ordered to shield a state prisoner, they stand with crossed halberds until the stage manager intervenes and frees him.
A century old prophecy tied to a noon comet predicted by Mr Whiston in 1712 sparked public panic. Clergymen sought prayers, many wed partners before the supposed end, and Bank of England officers watched for a feared bank run. Whiston’s memory now rests on his Josephus translation.
Ali Tahiti attended as chiefs and foreign guests gathered inside the palace for European dances while natives outside joined in Upa-Gpa. The account notes cultural dances, crowd behavior, and reflections from Linsay's Magazine on ritual and sentiment during the event.
The article advises on how much air to admit in sleeping and living rooms, stressing gradual intake in cold weather and the dangers of strong draughts. It warns that elderly and delicate individuals cannot tolerate cold air and notes that bed curtains should be avoided to prevent shallow breathing and stagnant air.
An elderly Black man in Woodford Maryland watched a telegram file, insisting it had not been sent. The operator claimed the dispatch was delivered long before, so the man demanded proof. He finally compelled the clerk to pretend to resend it by alphabet practice.
A Berlin note says the Empress, described as a charitable lady, supports a school and hospital from her private purse. The remark frames humility as she proclaims pride aloud, reflecting royal benevolence in civic aid.
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