Salt Beef Saves Man From Sharks Aboard Hamburg Line Ship
Chief Officer Harry Renkell of the Alleghany on a Haitian port call diverted a school of man eating sharks by tossing salt beef near William Thomas a longshoreman from Aux Cayes. The feint allowed Thomas to seize a rope and be hauled aboard. The action led to hours of shock and Renkell later hooked a ten foot shark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Renkell
Aleghany
Hamburg-American Line
Atlas
William Thomas
Aux Cayes
Ilain
Alleghany
Renkell
Thomas
Mr. Renkell
Wit and whimsy from old newspapers on money and mischief
A collage of jokes and short quips from early 20th century papers. It includes lines on poor coffee and refunds, medieval horse shoeing, a London Tatler jab, baby expressions, and comparisons of gold and silver. Besides, playful exchanges about gas, birthdays, umbrellas, self made men, and Coleridge with Lamb.
Major's Visit Ends In Reunion With Old Friend
A weary Major, arriving in New York, finds no welcome from the bustling city. He is guided by Sam the enslaved servant to a waiting carriage and learns Colonel Randolph Castleton will meet him at a private residence. The scene shifts from urban chaos to a poignant homecoming as the Major reunites with a trusted ally who had worried over his fortunes.
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Broadway
Castleton
Kentucky
Jersey City
New York
Cortland Street
Miss Matilda
Babel
Randolph Castleton
Sixth Avenue
Marse
Rascal
Sam
Marie Bob
Kuniel Castleton
Edith Beselens Tupper
New York World
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Sharks
Bill Thomas
Schilling
England
William the Conqueror
London Tatler
Brooklyn
Exchange
Stella
Bella
New York Sun
Lippincott’s
Puffman
George
London
Charles
Coleridge
Lamb
Rockers
Davenport
Karpep Guarantees
Chicago
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Cosmopolis
Jtjkaurman Co
Oswald Bell
Emis. Johnson
Bell & Johnson
A.ingebrightsen
Utopia
South G St
East Hume St
Aberdeen Livery & Transfer Co
J. F. Bennett
Seattle
Grand Theatre
Noly City
Luella
Salo Me
General Towing
Lassie Dock
L. L. Maley
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