Doctor Tolbert's courtroom turn saves a client
In Chicago, Dr G H Tolbert and attorney friend Martin share a law office. A woman accused of assault appears with a dangerous glass eye. Tolbert pretends to be the lawyer, argues for mercy, and wins the case, his client discharged by the justice. The tale ends with Tolbert noting the prosecuting witness's glass eye as the hidden cause of his legal success.
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Legel
Martin
Chicago
John L. Martin
G. H. Tolbert
Tolbert
Justice Court
Talbert
Glass Eye
Chicago Daily News
Lightning protection garment claims to shield wearer
A Rue fian savant claims a gauze brass thread suit can deflect electric current. A wearer standing between 50 000 volt poles reportedly experiences no harm as current is diverted to the ground. The inventor tested the garment with 100 amperes, leaving only small holes at contact points and no loss of protection.
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Sion
A Wife on the Battlefield from the Civil War Letter
A wife recounts her harrowing visit to Corinth to her husband in Grant's command. She details the siege, the deaths of Gen. Hackleman and Gen. Oglesby, and the nightlong search amid mangled corpses for her wounded husband Fred, tending him at a field hospital as he lies unconscious and near death.
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American Tribune
Corinth
Gen. Grant
Fred
Hackleman
Oglesby
Tor
Gen. McArthur
Cricket
Tribune
Col Andy Burt Joins Negro Regiment In Frontline Baseball
Brig. Gen. Andrew Burt retired known as Col Andy Burt recounts a frontier spirit tale. He volunteered to play shortstop in a Twenty fourth infantry game against a black regiment, ignoring rank during play. After a noisy question from a black coach, he scored a run then warned a batter that he could be placed in the guardhouse.
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Andrew Burt
U.S. A
West
Andy Burt
Burt
New York Daily News
Twentyfourth Infantry
Kan
Ground still hides Civil War artifacts after rain
A Georgian described seeing old Sherman artillery shells in a field near his window. He notes plowing exposes dirt and shells, but rain washes them away, leaving visible remnants. He believes the land holds more relics after the one battle.
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American Tribune
Alibi and memory recital in Sydney court scene recall
An 1846 Sydney supreme court robbery trial featured an alibi built on a memorized novel recited by a man named Lane. The witness claimed two and a half hours were spent reciting an old English tale, prompting debates over truth and memory in a dramatic legal proceeding. The piece also recounts a cheerful cricket and other items from a children's page.
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Supreme Court of Sydney
Horace Walpole
Lane
Henry
Humphrey
Holy Land
Elephants in India as power and workers
An article notes the elephant as a major source of power in India, praising strength and intelligence. It describes trained elephants guiding and disciplining others, the process of taming, and whether the animal is used for work or for the circus, with anecdotes from experienced handlers.
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India
N. Y
Singing Mouse Captivates Indiana Household
South Bend resident Mr Snyder keeps a singing mouse and its brood in his home. The musically inclined mother emits high thin notes, admired by the family and traced to earlier tenants who favored a flute. The captive rodent has produced offspring and may pass its talent to future generations in Indianapolis News.
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A. UW. Snyder
South Bend
Ind
Mr. Snyder
Albert N. Baker
Quick Witted Office Boy Lands Job
A Philadelphia merchant hires an eager office boy who rushed in early, said he needed work, and would have started immediately if not offered a job then. The bold reply earned him the position on the spot.
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Philadelphia
Jane
Spiders Show Incredible Webs and Odd Habits
Read of Java forests where spiders weave webs strong enough to need a knife to cut. A four pound female dwells in a Munich cathedral and feeds on lamp oil. A Texas spider builds a four by two foot balloon, ties it to a tree, launches with her brood, and sails toward the prairie.
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Java
Munich
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