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Jefferson and
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Monte
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Ocean Spray
Elizabeth Rippay
Variety Store
Centre Station
Lewis Block
Washington Ave
Houdini to Open at Keith's Theatre in Boston Next Week
Patrons expect the season's highlight as Harry Houdini brings his famed feats to Keith's Theatre for a two week engagement. The bill features La Scala Sextette, Fagin's Decision, Marion Garson, Updale's Animals, and Joe Deming, with Houdini performing his water-tunnel escape tests.
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Keith’s Theatre
Boston
Harry Houdini
Houdini
San Francisco
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Hondiel
la Scala
Clad
Fancis Usher
Fagin
Marion Garson
Updale
Animals
Joe Deming
Edeson to star in Classmates at Hollis Theatre
Robert Edeson, a Boston favorite, opens next Monday in Hollis with Classmates a West Point life drama by de Mille and Turnbull. The two week engagement features a prominent supporting company and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Boston
Hollis
West
Point Life
William O. de Mille
Margaret Turnball
Hadeon Theatre
New York
Edeson
Duncan Irving
National Military Academy
West Point
Henry B. Harris
Mr. Edeson
Winthrop Post Office List of Letters
Week ending April 25 shows remaining letters for Waldo A B Howe Mrs Mary Howard Mrs M E Kezar Mark Pelemie Ohas F Pope Elmer B Vank. A humorous note about tanning hides contrasts with a summer girl joke.
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Winthrop Post Office
Waldo
Dodge A. B. Howe
Mary Howard
M. E. Kezar
Mark Pelemie Ohas
F. Pope
Elmer B. Vanke
Star Chamber in Mammoth Cave Dazzles Visitors
The New York Post describes Mammoth Cave's star chamber where a hidden ceiling of manganese dioxide and gypsum crystals creates a night sky illusion. Guides dim the lamps to reveal twinkling stars and a shooting comet, forming a perfect miniature firmament.
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Mammoth Cave
New York Post
Circumstantial evidence explained by school scene
A teacher explains circumstantial evidence with a tale of a pupil seen in class with a face smeared and an apple core found beneath a slate. Tommy learns the concept by analogy, concluding that the rule against eating apples is violated even without direct sight of the act.
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Tommy
Mormon movement’s westward trek and polygamy claims
The Book of Mormon appeared in 1830 with Joseph Smith claiming a new Bible for mankind. He preached, gathered followers, and led migrations from Palmyra to Kirkland to Missouri then Illinois, where opposition rose over polygamy before final settlement in Utah.
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Palmyra
N. Y
Kirkland
Missouri
Illinois
Nauvoo
Salt Lake
United States
Mexico
Sevenwise Greek sages and their guiding maxims
The seven wise men of ancient Greece are listed as Solon of Athens Thales? of Miletus Pittacus of Mitylene Bias of Priene Chilon of Sparta Cleobulus of Rhodes and Periander of Corinth Each is paired with a proverb including Nothing in excess Suretyship brings ruin Know thine opportunity Too many workers spoil the work Know thyself Moderation is the chief good and Forethought in all things.
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Ancient
Greece
Solon
Athens
Miletus
Pittacus
Mitylene
Priene
Caria
Chilon
Sparta
Cleobulus
Rhodes
Periander
Corinth
Judge's Sentence Sought Reversed Over Ten Dollars
A Yonkers Statesman exchange discusses appealing a judge's sentence, debating whether ten days in jail or a ten dollar fine would be equally harmful, with characters Lee Jill and Bill debating reversal.
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Lee
Bill
Jill
Yonkers Statesman
Tolerant Orientals in Religion History
A Renaissance era note from the Japan Chronicle praises tolerance in Chinese and Japanese religions, claiming persecution of Christians in the seventeenth century arose from political motives. It contrasts with quoted remarks from the Washington Star and Salt Lake Tribune on social attitudes.
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Japan Chronicle
Origin of Blackmail from Scottish Border Feuds
The term blackmail derives from Scottish border feuds where borderers paid an annual protection in exchange for safety. Farmers paid a “mail” to thieves, not to protect them, giving rise to the phrase “black mail.” The color signified nefarious guardianship, and the guardian was called the “blackguard” of the district, per London Field.
Ill-Advised Neighbor Aid In Suburban Fire Tale
A man moves to a suburb and faces cold night fire. His two new neighbors, one with a lame leg and the other with laryngitis, cannot assist by running or shouting. He finally instructs them to fetch chairs and settle in to enjoy the blaze.
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Jackson
Watch winding fails due to left handed woman says jeweler
A jeweler quips that women do not deserve watches claiming a female customer wound a watch the wrong way. He recalls instructing winding at the same hour daily and notes the customer, being left handed, winded it backward leading to repeated stoppages. The remark ends with the speaker admitting unusual customer experiences.
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New York Sun
The Vagabonds by Maud Earl Yawns the Gallery Crowd
Miss Maud Earl, famed as the lady Landseer, painted The Vagabonds a portrait of two bohemian Irish terriers. One dog yawns after the artist staged a yawning séance, drawing amused yawns from viewers.
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Maud Earl
Lady Landseer
Spectator
Earl
Hin
Misa Bart
London
No longer inferior yet kept in honor in Japan Times
The article reflects on historical gender roles in Japan, noting women were once placed below men though valued as mothers. It asserts modern progress granting daughters full freedom and equality with Western women, while mothers still retain positions of honor.
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Japan
West
Gibraltar Siege 1779 83 Endured by Sir George Eliot
The greatest siege of the rock of Gibraltar lasted from 1779 to 1783 with combined French and Spanish land and sea forces attacking. Despite extensive resources and science of the time, the besiegers failed to take Gibraltar under the leadership of Sir George Eliot, who guided the defense and kept the fortress intact.
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Rock of Gibraltar
France
Spain
George Eliot
Dance of Misread Cues Sparks a Night to Remember
A witty exchange between Miss Quick Witz and Mr Clumsey leads to playful missteps as he tries another dance, revealing a light flirtation. The dialogue hints at a social scene where quick wit outshines clumsy ambiguity in a ballroom encounter.
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Quick Wit
Very Handy Closefist Scene In Industrial Arts
A fragmentary dialogue mentions a costly course for Harry in industrial arts costing over $5,000. The speaker notes his now practical skill with tools and his first job installing awnings on a house, implying a local achievement or setback.
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Closefist
Harry
Memoirs recount a botched execution and burial choice
Prince Urussov relates an anecdote about Von Robren witnessing a Jewish criminal hanged yet not dead due to a beard preventing death. The doctor predicted revival, and Robren faced a grim dilemma. He chose to bury the prisoner quickly before consciousness returned.
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Prince Urussov
von Robren
Rohren
Southern Planter and Man of Letters Retorts
A southern girl in a boarding house deflects inquiry about her father's work by saying he is a southern planter. A famed actress gave a similar witty reply about her father, a London letter carrier, calling him a man of letters.
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Dixie Girl
London
Rittsburg
The 4 a.m. Hour of Sleep and Danger
The passage claims 4 a.m. holds mysterious danger as people near death awaken sleep deepens and wakefulness falters. It notes ammonia can revive those near death at this hour and explains sleep stages vary from 3 to 5 o'clock with strongest slumber after going to bed before 4 a.m.
Novel NSW scheme for habitual criminals in indeterminate release
The article describes a New South Wales system where habitual criminals receive a definite term plus an indeterminate period. Progression through grades grants concessions and wages may be earned to support families. A committee advises on release, with at least a year of probation after final release. It also notes wedding ring curiosities from history.
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New York Times
New South Wales
New South. Wales
Gentle Play and Witty Sayings From Humorous Columns
A collection of light jokes and quips from Dundee and London papers. A Scottish recruitment quip contrasts with a sergeant’s retort, followed by a mother and child exchange about Charley Pinafore, a milk riddle from a teacher, and a playful exchange of affection in a London Opinion item.
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Tommy
Charley Pinafore
Crisis Prompted Thrifty Exchange in Odd Cartoon Panel
A wild eyed man seeks soothing syrup from a druggist while requesting a bottle in a single large cask. The dialogue plays as a humorous illustrated bits caption with a quirky storefront exchange.
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