Pirate Tales From the Canton River Adventure
A traveling captain recalls experiences with river pirates along the Canton River in 1913. He describes encounters with armed bands, skirmishes on a houseboat, theft of valuables, and a later raid aboard a native boat Kum Shan. He argues piracy remains active and urges a china voyage to witness the practice first hand.
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Canton
China
Orion
Frisco
Hongkong
Ah Kum
Rascal
Ah Kuin
Ah Kam
perilous journey of Pearson to Stevens camp in 1855
W hastening messengers revealed a perilous inland trek from the Dalles to Fort Owen across snowclad Bitter Root passes. W H Pearson rode through hostile Yakima and Umatilla country, dodged warriors, improvised snowshoes, and reached Gov. Isaac Stevens near Fort Benton after four days of arduous travel.
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Inland Empire
Isaac I. Stevens
Fort Benton
Mont
Cascade Mountains
Montana Plains
Stevens
Upper Columbia Country
Cayuses
Yakimas
Walla Walla
Umatillas
Palouses
Oregon
Dalles
Bolon
Haller
Yakima
Kamiaken
W. H. Pearson
Pearson
Billy McKay
Umatilla
Lapwai
Bitter Root Valley
Fort Owen
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Pendulum Steadies Aeroplane Patent Idea Emerges
M Quinton president of the French National Aerial league described an automatic steadier for aeroplanes at a banquet for President Poincare. The device uses a pendulum to stabilize a monoplane with pilot and passenger suspended below the winged body amid winds of seven meters per second.
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M. Quinton
French National Aerial League
Poincare
Man of sense cautions youth on kisses and germs
A Pittsburgh Post quotation notes Chicago health commissioner advising young men to kiss whenever the girl is willing, despite alleged germs on lips. The remark underscores caution about overreaching hygiene fears and social affection.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh Post
Just Like Father Quote Sparks Family Echoes
A Houston Post quotation contrasts a son to his father, noting striking similarities in hair eyes and speech. The dialogue centers on why the boy reacts to his mother with a gesture she recognizes as inherited from his father. The exchange emphasizes familial resemblance across generations.
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Houston Post
What Bothered Him in Billy’s Quiet Struggle
Tommy asks Billy if his father ever hit him. Billy replies yes many times but explains his real sting came from the moment the blows landed. The dialogue reveals a deeper ache beyond corporal punishment.
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Billy
Tommy
Editor Demands Advance Payment in Quirky Exchange
A playful exchange sees an editor demanding payment in advance from a bold poet. The banter hints at tensions over compensation and creative collaboration, with the editor pressing for upfront funds before further work.
Indian railway first class compared with American travel costs
A summarized comparison notes Indian railway first class is deemed unprofitable by a general manager who would pay passengers to ride lower class. It contrasts U S fares of 2 to 6 cents a mile with India’s 18 pence, highlighting stark differences in seating, toilet access, and luxuries included in travel and the higher prices for deluxe compartments on transcontinental limits.
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NDIAN
L. R. Freeman
Los Angeles Times
Rockies
United States
America
India
Desert
Indian Railway
Bombay
Baroda
Central India
Indian Railways Embraces Luxurious Mail Trains
The article describes Indian mail trains with spacious side-door compartments and long sofas that convert to beds, electric lighting, and private lavatories. It notes the absence of porters, reliance on personal servants, broader gauges, and the lack of bedding or drinking water provided on board.
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America
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