Trials for Animals Prosecuted for Homicide and Odd Beasts
A historical note recounts medieval and early modern trials of animals for human deaths. Bulls, sows, and a cock were executed or condemned, with bizarre cases such as a Basel cock burned for laying an egg and a beetle dispute over vineyard damage leading to a field lease. The piece cites instances from 1314 to 1487, ending with incomplete records.
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France
Duchy of Valois
Count of
Valois
Falaise
Dijon
Lavegny
Basel
Sea of Galilee
St. Julian
Maurienne
F. C. Evans
New York Post
Lottery origins traced to Genoa and Florence
The New York American notes that modern prize lotteries began with Bene detto Gentile of Genoa who started a lottery in 1620. It also recalls that the proper lottery system, using fixed ticket prices, has medieval roots, with a Florence lottery in 1530.
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Benedetto Gentile
Genoa
Florence
New York
Ladylike Exchange Ends With Rock Hit in Court
In a Houston Post report, a woman recalls a confrontation where she struck a man with a rock after he tipped his hat and she did not recognize him. The incident centers on the accusation of acting ladylike while responding to a perceived insult.
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Sarrou
Houston Post
Habit and daily action shape who we become
A compact reflection on how repeated routines form character, noting that what we do today echoes yesterday and the day before. The message emphasizes consistency, habit formation, and the gradual shaping of identity by daily practice.
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Lyman Abbott
Nipping a Career Young W 8 Gilbert
Brief interview with Charles Kean recounted from a biography of Sir W S Gilbert. At fifteen the aspiring dramatist attempted to enter the Princess theatre before meeting Kean. He nervously claimed the name Gilbert and sought to be recognized as the son of Kean’s old friend William Gilbert. The actor then had him escorted home.
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Gilbert
Charles Kean
W. S. Gilbert
Princess Theater
Kean
Master Gilbert
William Gilbert
The Upper Air Fire and Night Chill Across Spain and Denver
Julius Chambers notes from the Brooklyn Eagle describe dangerous night chill at high altitudes like Denver and Spanish cities. He observes men veil faces after sunset to protect lungs, while women remain less encumbered. Pneumonia and tuberculosis claim many lives in Spain and northern Italy.
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Denver
Spain
Italy
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Eagle
Winterbottom Hance in Poker Fix Ends in Death Rumor
A young woman fears a suicide after a late night disturbance. Winterbottom Hance allegedly fired a revolver and died, while an old man in evening dress claims he won $7 in a poker game at the club. The scene unfolds with moans, a frantic daughter, and the father’s cryptic glee.
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Winterbottom Hance
Winterbottom
New Orleans Times- Democrat
The Moses slowness tale and bee life roles
The article presents a Talmudic tale on Moses slowness of speech after chewing a live coal, as recounted by Jethro to Pharaoh. It then surveys bee society naming four roles: harvesters, scavengers, ventilators, and guards with their duties in the hive.
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Moses
Pharaoh
Jethro
New York American
Her Baseball Idea. Goose Eggs in a Lineup
A humorous exchange from the Chicago News where Elsie asks about goose eggs in a baseball match and Harry answers they are innings with no runs. Elsie jokes they are laid by the fouls in the game.
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Elsie
Harry
Chicago News
Horns Lesson Sparks Sharp Response
A Philadelphia Inquirer comic strip shows a teacher asking students to name horned dangerous creatures. A quick wit replies with Motor Ears, highlighting a humorous play on words about dangerous animals and horns.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Train Schedule From Winchester and Connections
Passenger trains depart Winchester on O and O East, C and O Wrest, L and N South and North, and L and E East and West lines. Times include No. 26 at 8:42 am daily except Sunday, No. 22 at 11:57 am daily, No. 28 at 6:30 pm daily except Sunday, No. 24 at 9:25 pm daily, and several other departures with No. 27 at 6:22 am daily except Sunday, No. 21 at 8:03 am daily, No. 25 at 2:50 pm daily except Sunday, No. 23 at 4:38 pm daily, No. 29 at 8:55 am daily except Sunday, No. 88 at 11:59 am daily, No. 9 at 6:27 pm daily except Sunday, No. 10 at 11:09 pm daily except Sunday, No. 32 daily, No. 28 daily except Sunday, No. 2 at 3:05 pm daily except Sunday, No. 4 at 8:18 am daily, No. 1 at 9:12 am daily except Sunday, and others around 6:20 pm.
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Niveneteeeee
L. & N. North Bounp
P.M
A.M
Lexington
Winchester
L. & E. Junction
Clay City
Stanton
Campton Junction
Natural Bridge
Beattyville
Athol Ee
O. & K. Junction
Ar.Jackson
Sun. Dellybery
A.M. Ly. Jackson Ee
Seeee
Rail Connections For Kentucky Towns Listed
Lexington & Eastern and Campton junctions announce train connections with C and O, Mountain Central, L and A, and O and K railways to Mount Sterling Campton Beattyville and Can nel City with way stations. General Manager Mdowell and Charles Scott sign.
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L. & E. Junction
Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
Beattyville
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C. & O. Wrest
BOS8
Dang Oakspaces
L. & E. East Bounp
Icciccs
Lexington & Eastern R’y CO
W. A. Mdowell
Gen’l Mer. Chas. Scott
Hagan
Asoline Engines
Hagan Gas Engine & Mfg
Clark County
Clark
the Times
Winchester News CO
D.B. Hampton
B. F. Curtis
Clark County National Bank
Main Street
Kentucky
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