Silenced the Bully by a Farmer's Impromptu Strike
A New Orleans lawyer Simmondson, famed as a courtroom bully, faced a dramatic turn when a country farmer hurled a heavy inkstand at his nose during cross examination. The blow knocked him senseless, and afterward he reportedly abandoned bullying witnesses. He later moved to California, dying during the war.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Kipling and Critics Bridge East and West
An informal gathering of American and English journalists in London discusses Kipling’s early impressions of the United States. A fellow writer cites errors in the Lahore News memory while praising Kipling's line about shared humanity. The exchange leads to a brief reconciliation as both admit their mutual truths.
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Rudyard Kipling
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India
Lahore Newa
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Lahore News
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West
Be Nought Vanderbilt Window Showdown and Saw-Log Sam
Washington Correspondence recounts Sam Stevenson known as Saw-Log Sam as a lumber king and former congressman who once bought a coveted Washington avenue window from Vanderbilt’s agent for 1000 dollars after a rush of bids. The piece notes social boasting by Vanderbilts at McKinley’s inauguration and a public oven practice in Japanese cities where residents pay to have meals cooked in ovens.
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Louis- Courier-Joural
Billy the Goat Goes From War Camp to Bombay Voyage
A frontier tale of Billy the goat carried by the 7th Hussars from South Africa through the Matabele campaign. Reunited with the regiment, he faced transport bans and landed in Bombay before a port of entry ban in Southampton. Billy finally finds shelter at Portsmouth in a war department steamer.
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War Department
Col. O'Callaghan
Cures for Headache From Humors and Nerve Pain
The article lists headache types including Caves of Headache and neuralgic pain. It prescribes remedies such as stimulants like tea or coffee, sleeping with the head low, and diet control. It notes headaches from excess brain blood and tooth-related neuralgia, with home treatments like mustard on the neck and vinegar pepper paper.
US Exports to South Africa Grow in Food and Goods
The United States trails Great Britain in imports to South Africa with exports primarily foodstuffs. American shipments also include electrical appliances, steel manufactures, furniture, window glass, and other goods.
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Great Britain
Orrville Newsin Briefs From Orrville and Surrounding Areas
The Dewey Home fund stands at 82800 with local donors and volunteers. Rev W H Sinn m of Lattasburg is ill with typhoid fever at Red Haw. The Salvation Army harvest festival runs Sept 30 to Oct 3. Numerous local incidents include fractures, a rib injury, an assault and robbery in Chicago, and various court and public notices. Orrville Water Works trustees plan a main extension contract with a company to improve water service on Main Paradise and Cleveland avenues. Obituaries note deaths in California and Shreve. Local court records report driving and drunkenness fines. A public sale by G W Wagner near Jeff erson is slated for Oct 2. Several residents face illnesses, divorces, or marital changes, including Mary O Goudy seeking divorce and restoration of her maiden name. Jesse B Hayes and Minnie E Kauffman wed in Dalton, with details on the groom’s business and the bride’s family.
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Jess
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Walter Main
California
Andrew Sme’zler
Shreve
Jesse B. Hayes
Weat North
Minnie E. Kauffman
Dalton
W. B. Hab- Dell
U. P
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Baughman
Bixler’s Business College
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Wanted Managora representatives in nearby counties
Wanted bright honest persons to represent ua as Managora in thin and close by counties. Salary 00 a year and expenses. Permanent position. Office work at home. References required with self addressed stamped envelope. The Doxtron Company Dept. 3 Chicago.
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Special train to Columbus via C A & O Ry Sunday
Rail notice announces a special train on Sunday January 1st to Columbus via the C A & O Railroad with a principal stop at Akron at 8 a.m. The train features elegant cars, parlor and baggage cars for wheels checked free. Agents may provide details.
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