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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
3
A New York World report chronicles sham fakirs selling disguises to feign disability for sympathy. Operators describe crafting scars, slings, and fake injuries, charging daily fees, and evading police. They admit some clients request real harm to provoke pity, highlighting a vicious scam turning hardship into profit.
Poultney Bigelow describes Singapore under English rule with a watering cart pulled by small bullocks. Malays with turbans drive the team, a supervisor on the barrel overlooks progress, and several guards and helpers operate around a solemn municipal procession. The scene, full of oriental pomp, contrasts with imperial pomp elsewhere.
In historic coronation lore doves are released symbolizing the Holy Ghost guiding kings. A later exchange features a prisoner claiming an uncharged weapon, a judge quipping about payment and the dealer, plus a comic courtroom dialogue about drink and lost spouses.
A diamond merchant notes women excel in buying selling polishing and preparing diamonds but lack the patience judgment and steadiness for the real cutting work. He says diamonds affect women like engagement rings and thus diamond cutters remain a male trade.
Private Secretary to President Kruger replies to Johannesburg's invitation for a 1891 Queen Victoria birthday ball, declining patronage due to the ball being considered Baal’s service and contrary to the president’s principles. The notice cites Moses’ killing of offenders as a precedent.
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