Mind Reading Master Outsmarts a Thief in Paris
A London valet Smiler, hired by a languid Englishman, is exposed by a self styled mind reader. The master tests Smiler with a demonstration that reveals thefts from his employer and the servant confesses, awaiting legal action. The tale ends with Smiler’s capture and the mind reader planning publication of his findings.
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Smiler
Siler
Zentleman
Fernynt
Markham
Society of Savants
Detroit Free Press
A Western Bank Cashier Deficit Plot Prompts Novel
A Washington Star excerpt notes a small western city faced a bank cashier whose lavish lifestyle hid a 35 000 dollar shortage. After the cashier’s death the widow quietly covered the loss with a large payment, then the later admission by an assistant cashier revealed a staged defalcation. The funds trace to mining investments.
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Frank N. Harris
Chicago
Willard’s
Washington Star
Our Canned Tomatoes and British Trade Claims
The New York Advertiser reports British horticultural journals allege American canned tomatoes use bromcosin a coal tar by product to color green fruit red. They say the coloring is not proven poisonous but could damage American exports in England while British growers seek high prices for native fruit.
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England
New York
English Speaking World Scope and Global Debates
The article surveys global debt, population by religion, and English language spread. It notes France and US debt levels, Christian and non Christian demographics, and the rise of English as a global tongue. It also touches on European policies, Indian debates on animal protection, and advances in railway signaling technology in England.
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British Islands
United States
Canada
West Indies
British Guiana
Australia
South Africa
British Isles
England
Meat imports keep prices steady says London Figaro
The London Figaro notes that without American meat for two days the price of meat would rise across all types. It warns that complete cut off could bring famine prices and explains why English butchers prefer American cattle for their good condition and transport. domestic cattle suffer bruising before sale.
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London
A Sentinel Bird in Amazonian Hunt
A Brazilian naturalist recounts an expedition to an Amazon island to shoot spoonbills ibises and other birds but is foiled by a small sandpiper that acts as a sentinel calling loudly. The bird alerts the flock all day, preventing the hunter from approaching while staying out of range.
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Brazil
Amazon
Thorough confession leads to unexpected toast remark
A Washington Star excerpt shows a tense interrogation where a young man insists he was air tight once. He explains his drink minders were a toast pulled with tops laughing gas, prompting incredulous reactions.
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Herbert
Washington Star
Navn
Archery for Beginners Field Guide from the Era
A detailed how to guide describes archery tools, bow and arrow construction, and shooting technique. It covers bow materials such as hickory and maple, string making, arrow fletching, and safety notes while outlining target setup and practice steps for accurate shooting.
How Far It Was When the Ninth Maine Camped at Morris Island
An anecdote from Lewiston Journal recounts Sir Merithis of Dexter crossing Morris Island in Charleston Harbor to the lockout. A lank islander estimates the distance as two child cries and a horn blow, about a mile and a half by Yankee measure.
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England
Chicago
Morris Island
Charleston Harbor
Lewiston
Steel output value in the United States stands near five hundred fifty billion
The report states that the annual value of steel manufactured in the United States is about 580 billion dollars. This figure reflects broad industrial production and economic impact across major steel-producing firms and markets domestically.
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The
United
Variety of humorous vignettes and jokes fill a 19th century paper page
A collage of light items headlines jokes and dialog sketches from a period newspaper. Bits range from political tease to domestic quips with recurring punchlines about fashion, manners, and common misadventures in daily life.
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Awell
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Paris
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Milan
Thaly
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Ene
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fTruth
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Heyond
Secessary Cachos
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Mildred
Gorton
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New York Press
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Cooper
Vai
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Philia
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Tisat
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Newton
Kan
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