Comedian and podcaster Sovereign Syre joins the hosts to discuss topics such as disfigured wives in the 1800s, researching historical narratives, a lumberyard fire and yellow fever epidemic, an ex-constable's embezzlement, disliking oysters and eating crickets, and a comical thief chase.
A collie dog snuck onto a train and cleverly made its way home despite attempts to remove it.
A chase involving a thief, Mrs. Doll, a pot-bellied police officer, and a long-lanky bystander added excitement to the neighborhood.
Johnny Heart, a special policeman, was fined $100 for robbing a sailor named Dennis Kenny.
Deep dives
A Curious Thief Chase and the Sagacious Dog
In a curious incident on the North British Railway, a sagacious black and tan collie dog sneaked onto a train, traversed several stations, and made its way home. The dog resisted all attempts to remove it and followed the same route it had taken before. Finally, at Dalmani Station, it leaped out of the carriage and sped off. It appeared that the dog had lost its owner and found a clever way to return home.
An Exciting Chase on the Milwaukee Avenue
A chase involving a pot-bellied police officer, an apron saloon keeper, and a long-lanky bystander took place on Milwaukee Avenue. Mrs. Doll, a washerwoman, pursued a thief who had stolen from the till. The chase involved slipping under cars and dodging between train tracks. Eventually, the long, lanky bystander caught the thief and justice was served. The story added a touch of excitement to the neighborhood.
Johnny Heart and the Robbery of Sailor Dennis Kenny
Johnny Heart, a special policeman, was charged with robbery after allegedly robbing a sailor named Dennis Kenny on Milwaukee Avenue. Heart had cut open Kenny's pocket and taken his purse containing $13 in cash. Justice Morrison held Heart accountable and fined him $100 for disorderly conduct.
A Printer Robbed on His Way Home
A printer named Newbold Adams fell asleep on a streetcar while on his way home from work and was robbed of $9. The thief also took some of his printing materials and a plug of tobacco. The incident left Adams with a hole in his pocket and a reminder to be more cautious in the future.
Cream City Oysters and a Stolen Cucumber
An advertisement for oysters captures attention, while a theft story involving a cucumber and melon leaves readers amused. A collie dog snuck onto a train, resisted attempts to remove it, and cleverly made its way home. Meanwhile, a chase involving a thief, Mrs. Doll, a pot-bellied police officer, and a long-lanky bystander provided some excitement to the neighborhood.