Remarkable shot during the Spanish War injures three Mexicans
A late night incident near a camp reveals a Krag carbine fired by a provost guard. Three men in a cabin were found grievously wounded by a single bullet. one in the arm, another in the back, the third in the hip. The guard claimed he fired to halt a suspected intruder. The scene underscores the chaos of wartime patrols and the lasting toll of a single round.
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Spain
Ang
Krag- Jorgensen
Untold Civil War Rifle Accident Reaches Cabin Half Mile Away
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item describes a reported event where a bullet from a Pure ve man or a brave shot split a hide, pierced a third man’s hip, and escaped through a house wall, traveling a half mile from the guard’s station to wreak havoc in a distant cabin.
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Posives Ua
Bruce
Fred
New Orleana Times-Democrat
Anatomy in Brief: Bones Muscles and Body Facts
The text lists bodily measurements and facts. It notes humans have about 208 bones excluding teeth, 500 muscles overall, and the eight jaw muscles exert roughly 500 pounds of force. It mentions ear bones, wrist bones, palm and finger counts, pores, and a curious claim about a lenticular ear bone. It also states the heart performs lifting work of 120 tons daily.
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Fa Man
Discovery of Purple From Tyrian Dog's Tempting Meal
A dog of Hercules Tyrius found and ate a murer shellfish along the sea shore. The dog's lips turned purple, revealing Tyrian purple. The hue gained use in imperial robes and the phrase born to the purple signified high birth.
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Hercules Tyrius
Tyre
Tailor Reminds Slopay of Cash Pact
In a Philadelphia Press note, a tailor stops Slopay as he exits his shop after trying on a new suit. The tailor insists the suit was made for cash payment only, and Slopay admits he cannot pay cash despite the understanding.
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Slopay
Philadelphia Press
A Matter of Business Breach of Promise Dialogue
A terse exchange unfolds as a father explains to a suitor why his daughter sues for breach of promise. He notes opposition due to perceived disgrace, while the suitor counters that the issue is now about business matters.
Disputes Over Classification in The Appreciation
Extracted quips from period newspapers show a debate on acting rank by Ingomar Buskin and Horatio Jones, with suggestions on how to designate Itax rank. The dialogue includes a reaction to a first performance and a brief joke about billing at the counter.
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Ingomar Buskin
Horatio Jones
New York Times
Eviction Tale From Eden in Magyar Folklore
Folkloric tale from Ituumania and surrounding Magyar stalls recounts God driving Adam and Eve from Eden. Gabriel the Magyar angel refuses hospitality, Raphael Romanian envoy joins, then Michael German angel dines and evicts the first couple. Adam and Eve plead, yet are banished as the feast ends.
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Garden of Eden
Ituumania
Europe
Gabriel
Eden
Islancra
Raphael
Onze
Ua Gabri
Michnael
Adam
Eve
Bullets as Evidence in a Danurtint Trainsny Case
A Baltimore American article explains lead bullets change weight and shape when heated or fired. Bullets can wound with entry holes smaller than the projectile, pass through clothing leaving hidden fabric damage, and may carry cloth fragments. Powder stains help estimate shot distance within twelve to fifteen feet.
Mother Takes No Chances On Busy Street Wa y
A portly mother strides along Twenty third Street with a small boy on a leash. The picture shows her contented, walking with a long chain-like cord linking to the child, who tugs obediently when guided by the parent. The scene mirrors a curious custody style reported by the New York Times.
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Twenty-third
St Charles
New York Times
Moon Influences and Superstition in Old Beliefs
The article notes moon as influencing beliefs across locales with ideas about luck, gifting during new moons, and signs of fortune. It mentions the Saroe people favoring silver in pockets and warns against starting undertakings between new and full moons. It also references a Chicago Tribune snippet about Spoonamore and Miss Garlinghorn.
Knowledge humbles the strong and inflates the small
A fragment from a historical newspaper page notes wit about knowledge humbling the great and puffing up the little, alongside a quip about wealth and health. It includes quotes attributed to Atchizon Globe and Saturday Evening Post, and a reflection on fall and the crowd on the bank.
Delighted Creature Buys First Hundred Dollars
A curious tale follows a girl who after advice and no real need decides to spend a hundred dollars on various forms of wealth and novelty, from telegraph stock to twenty five cent coins, only to keep chasing newer amusements until the last coin is found. The piece shifts to a reflection on snakes, praising their evolutionary design and showing admiration for serpents as well adapted creatures.
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Sue
Philadelphia Ledger
Quarterly Review
College events and notices span sports, academics and a Shanghai wedding
Local notices report upcoming games with Hiram and possible Wooster match, gymnasium work led by Miss Weld, and a new Princeton gym costing 256326.45. The state oratorical contest is set for Marietta February 19 with a preliminary at City Opera House. Also noted is marriage of Dr Charles H Lyon to Mona P Van Schoick in Shanghai on December 19 1902 and his assignment in Chining Chow.
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Helen Weld
Princeton
Marietta
Charles H Lyon
Mona P van Schoick
Hightstown
Shanghai
China
Lyon
Chining Chow
van Scheick
Rev Lyon
Iconoclast mocks Congress seat and Washington monument
In a whimsical exchange the speaker jokes about losing his congress seat after defeat and the Washington monument possibly being moved. University notes report Prof Selby Frame Vance’s return after a week, Day of Prayer for Colleges at Wooster, death of a former friend, a lecture by Dr Candor of Colombia on furlough, Walter L Gillam admitted to practice before New Mexico supreme court, and upcoming University Lecture Course concert by the Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra with the state Preliminary Contest to select the orator slated for the Opera House.
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Selby Frame Vance
Aureaus
Wooster
O A Jills
Dayton
Lincoln Literary Society
Candor
Colombia
Walter L Gillam
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Opera House
Local Directors List Reveals Corporate Leadership
L P Ornierr serves as President with O M Lovart as Vice President. Directors named include L P Onuker, CA McDONALd, Charles Eb. Thorne, Andrew Branstriter, W A Wilson, Ina H, and AviswortTnH in the compiled board roster.
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L.P Onuker
CA McDonald
Charles EB. Thorne
Andrew Branstriter
W A Wilson
Ina H
Avisworttnh
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Brooklyn
Spoonamore
Atchizon Globe
M.haas
R. E. Chaddock
New York
Chicago
N H Wilson
Mt. Vernon
Hiram
Evenin
City Opera House
Dean, Lucas
Obori
Townsend
W H Miller
Abbey
St John
R. G Caldwell
Axtell
Tomer Hall Wow Graves
C Falconer
R B Walkinshaw
Tre Ibate
Remp
Ligget
Deny
Amstutz
Limbach
Ayer
J.a.gruenenfelder
Naturk
H . A. Hart
Benldoner
L. R. Crore
LAW
uMoe
Public Square
OXIO
Wooster Ice & Coal CO
Massillon and
Coa I
R.R. Smith
North
Bevorst
City Book Binbery
Tablats
Atty Jacob Fischer
Wilde
Congress
Alt
Washington Monument
Washington Star
OTES
Fr. N. Warren
North Si
NINTM
Y&ar
Fred’k W. Platt
Yodur Mona
Jormuor
Fates
Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law Woosraa
Omro
Omos
Keoms
Riese Biocs
East Liberty
Woeester Markets
The
Oma
P. O
KBR
W. H. Wiler
Ohio
Wayne Building & Loan Co
Paul
Sno
Wayne County
Granhorn
Wayne Buildin and Loan Company
G. Sanborn
Rose W Funck
Paul Wazoe Bulldiog and Loan Company of
Desember
A.ld 1902
J. G. Sannorn
Ross W Funcx
L P Ornierr
O.M Lovart
J R. Zrme Ratan
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