The Warsthans Ghost At Old Bowerie Road
Pierce W. Hart recounts a New York Advertiser tale of a gray cloaked phantom haunting the Warsthans tavern on the Bowerie road near New Amsterdam. The tale follows Jacob Twiller and Adam Seelandsen as witnesses report a spectral figure, a doomed Boston traveler, and a troubled host Hans von Schweist amid a search by the watch. The haunting ends with death of the Boston traveler and many believing the phantom to be real while others doubt.
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Petrus Stuyvesant
Amsterdam
Hans
Jacob Twiller
Wursthaus Garden
Poria
Wursthans
Ams
Watch
Sven
Jacob
Imade
Jans
Butt
Adam Theelandsen
Wursthaus
Hans Vor Schweist
Herr von Schweist
Eceson
Adam Seelandsen
John Verlocht
Corlears Hook
Boston
Holland
Lehavist
Warsthans
Bowerie Road
Pierce W. Hart
New York Advertiser
Duplicate Names In Congress
The Washington Post notes that the forty fourth Congress will include many members sharing common surnames. Names repeated across states include Arnolds Bakers Bartjette Cannons Clarks Cobbs Henrys Johnsons Millers Murphys McCalls Mildly Minor Russell Smith Stones Turners Walkers and Wilsons totaling four for Wilson across Idaho New York Ohio and South Carolina among others.
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Arnold
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Bakers
Kansas
Maryland
New Hampshire
Bart- Jette
Georgia
Texas
New York
Burtons
Ohio
Clarks
Alabama
Iowa
Missouri
Cannons
Illinois
Utah
Toyo Cooks
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Coopers
Russell
Connecticut
Hilmen
Michigan
Virginia
Massachusetts
Wilson
Idaho
South Carolina
Washington Post
Submarine detector aids locating sunken wrecks and torpedoes
The article explains a sinking anchor and other submerged debris can cue an electric detector’s masthead indicator, allowing position estimates before divers enter. It notes the device was designed mainly for warships to find anchored torpedoes and to safely trigger a torpedo found by the detector.
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Chambers’ Journal
Trialless Cigar Debate In Indianapolis
In a terse exchange the dealer offers a cigar for trial while Watts condemns it, saying it does not deserve a trial and should be lynched. The dialogue captures a heated moment from the Indianapolis Journal.
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Watts
Indianapolis Journal
Great Fisherman Charles Grant Finds Fish Where Others Missed
A nineteenth century anecdote from Speyside credits Charles Grant with locating fish others could not in the Dalbreck pool. The tale, recounted by Jamie Shanks and Mr. Russel of The Scotsman, shows Grant’s deft river knowledge and patient casting that yield a catch where rivals fail.
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Charles Grant
Speyside
Charlie
Jamie Shanks
Mr. Russel
The
Scotsman
Dalbreck
Mr Russel
Pool-o-Brock
Russel
Shanks
Lord Granville
THREE FOR A NICKEL Postmaster Tricks Stamps Sale
In Johnstown Ohio postmaster W A Ashbrooke uses a white placard and black paint to claim three postage stamps cost 5 cents. A drummer buys $2 worth and complains at the bargain while a girl buys three stamps and leaves amused, then the office fills with feminine scorn over the prank. The Pittsburg Paper reports the episode as a curious village stunt.
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Johnstown
Ohio
W. A. Ashbrooke
Mr. Ashbrooke
Uncle Sam
Will Ashbrooke
Pittsburg Paper
Spelling Stage Anecdote From New York Telegram
A story recounted by Kough on the Parson McBride describes parents spelling words to hide messages from children. Freddie mimics the phonetic cipher, asking if minister is a pig when the word is spelled out to reveal the family joke.
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Kough
McBride
Freddy
Mamma
New York Telegram
Shoplifting Extraordinary Judge Questions Man Charge
In a Philadelphia Record item a policeman recounts a case in which a man allegedly attempted to blow up a store as part of a shoplifting scheme. The judge presses for clarity on the exact offense and the defendant’s actions.
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Philadelphia Record
The Reason of St. Paresis in Political Race
A joke from the New York Herald notes political aspirants gain longer strides when running for office due to Paresis. The quip plays on a medical term to describe campaign stamina and pace.
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Iso
New York Herald
Dining With The Prince At Marlborough House Banquet
The Prince of Wales hosts selective dinners at Marlborough House for about 45 guests. He sits in the middle, with heavy centerpiece decor and unique table settings including two forks per guest prongs downward. No two knives may cross, due to superstition. Wineglasses align in a steady line and cigars follow coffee with a Derby night gift of a distinctive silver lighter for each guest.
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Albert Edward
Marlborough
Prince of Wales
London
Muall
Artificial lemonade and citric acid in medicine
The article notes large use of citric acid in calico printing and pharmacy to make an artificial lemonade from dissolved citric acid with water sugar and lemon essence. It describes its use in the navy for scurvy but notes it is less effective than fresh lemon juice and mentions lemon juice for rheumatism sore throat and diphtheria.
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Chambers’ Journal
Sailor of Indian Blood Becomes Village Teacher
A Gay Head Massachusetts story shows a seaman of Indian descent passing a village teachers' exam with a single question. When asked the earth's shape he replies it is round because he has sailed around it three times. The committee grants him a certificate without further questioning.
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Massachusetts
Gay Head
Martha’s Vineyard
Booklore
Quote on stage of the world and powder plot in 1605 speech
The text cites Shake spearean analogy used in Sir George Moore's 1605 6 Commons reference describing the powder plot as a conspiracy the like whereof never came upon the stage of the world. It also notes a quip about gold and a measurement rule of height related to the foot.
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George Moore
House of Commons
Marie Millard Emerges as Prima Donna Talent
Marie Millard daughter of Hartson Millard rose from convented childhood to fame as a soprano. She studied in San Francisco Paris and London before joining Dr Parkhurst's church choir and later The Sphinx. Her voice and refined technique drew praise though acting remains a work in progress.
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Hartson Millard
Marie Millard
Misa Millard
Harrison Millard
San Francisco
New York
Marie
de Wolk Boozer
Paris
London
Miss Millard
Prima Duane
the Sphinx
Banguo's Ghost Abolished by Irving Macbeth
Sir Exnery Irving cuts the ghost from his Macbeth production to be seen in the coming season, featuring an uncanny limelight at the banquet that Macbeth apotheosizes. The change provokes comment as Irving shuns the title in professional use, preferring Henry Irving in private life, a move affecting Abbey Schoeffel Grau as his American managers.
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Exnery Irving
Banguo
Macbeth
Irving
Henry Irving
Sir” Henry Irving
Sir Henry
Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Sharpers Exploit Dining Hall Confidence Scheme
A well dressed man uses a restaurant lunch to borrow money by posing as a debtor and obtaining a card from a businessman. He then instructs the cardholder to direct funds or goods to him, enabling entry to the victim’s home to rifle drawers. The Cincinnati Post reports several patrons of St. Nicholas and Burdick's were duped.
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St. Nicholas and Burdick's
Exceptional fruit supply and baking offerings in local ad
The notice highlights facilities for finest fruits including Bartlett pears and plums, and a strong baking feature. It notes bread fresh three times daily and cake supply with made-to-order delivery. It promotes Momaja coffee and guarantees fresh eggs, inviting patronage.
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Bartlett
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Siegfried
Babcock Creamery
Siegfried&co
Ackley
Ackley & Wheelock
Water Street
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