The Chicago Tribune, in 1890, published an article about the trick, written by a journalist using the false name of Fred S. Ellmore--a story which was repeated in several other newspapers without its authenticity first being verified.
The Chicago Tribune published an article about the trick. This was in 1890. The trick was written by a journalist. This journalist was using the false name of Fred S. Ellmore--a story. This story was repeated in several other newspapers without its authenticity first. This authenticity first was being verified.