The Admiral's Plot to Nab Shanghai Smith Unfolds
On the ship California, Admiral Dunn and Cartwright plot to expose Shanghai Smith. A staged takedown targets Smith while police and harbor runners maneuver to trap him, with Cartwright steering the scheme and the Admiral seeking personal vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartwright
California
Smith
Seiira
Richard
Dickr Dann
Selwyn
Shanghai Smith
Sheenr
Melbourne
Dunn
Bill Haines
An & Rf
Imast
Mumbai
Selwyn Ad
Sandridge Pier
Pallee
Kouw
Aumbel
Bennis
Ebert Cart
Jes
Weil
Cartwrich
Xan
Harvester
Cofson
Liverpool
Peer Cartwright
Billy
Portland
Crescent City
Astoria
Grant
Sullivan
Peter Cartwright
Aignaire
Fifth Avenue
York
Agtan
C. O. DB
Peter
Admirals
Manny
William Commonlly
Shanghai
Heya
Gsu
Ty Justies
Steinfende
John PL Sant
Dicky Dunn
Old Bible Records Decline to Sold Prices and Forms
A fragment from an old family record discusses selling Bible records showing births deaths and marriages. It notes limited demand and shifts in formats and pricing from three to four shillings, with mention of parents and guardians preserving the volumes. The piece hints at changing styles and the enduring value of relic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
Garces
Emil
Untitled Whisky Scene Confuses Tam Su Meeting
A garbled account describes a judge and whisky tasting scene with blurred names and phrases. The text mentions a stunner with a large audience, a tester named Semple, and claims about whisky affecting appetite and senses in a chaotic, unclear narrative set around a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semple Woits
Japanese Wedding Presser and Cross-Cultural Traditions
Fragmentary OCR depicts a wedding presser with Chinese and Japanese symbolism. Elements include ritual tying of twine, plains of straw structured amid symbolic plants and fish, and references to three Chinese signs of victory. The text is garbled and shows mixed cultural motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasih
Zhou
Petual
da Tie Hwens
Werte
Thrusi
Curmus Wedding Presert Among Truss Fiwer Miles West Africa
A garbled account describes a grim wedding scene in West Africa with repeated mentions of graves and burial, noting a sequence where family members die and are laid beneath ground, six feet deep, until all perish. The text centers on a taboo or ritual related to the Smid and a cherished native item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curmus
Africa
Greta Teenie
Bartine
Jamiedl
Cuban Gill Passes Senate Amid Wide Debate
A crowded Senate session centered on the Cuban reciprocity bill with broad support from Republicans and Democrats alike. Speeches cited impacts on sugar producers and interstate commerce, while House debates touched on isthmian canal questions, tariff matters, and Panama relations as recess adjournment was set for January.
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Senate
Hatters
Texas
Iia Notress
Iss
Teller
Depew
Bowe
Cuba
Yesu
United States
House
Uute
Isthmian Canal
Republic of Panama
Wien
Dee
Ithmia Mc. Perlims
California
Syrah
Sinmums
Nord
Carolina
3ieCulite
Fiotercon
Caierade
Tmn
Bere
Aldrich
Tan High
Deniver
Pat
Cummins
Wiashineen
Spooner
Carties
United
Homse
Hesiiday
Dinine
Salasy
Brittsall
Patti to Appear at Des Moines Auditorium Dec 22
Des Moines manager William Foster has completed plans for Madame Adelina Patti to sing at the Auditorium on the evening of December 22. Patti’s famed voice remains strong on her farewell tour as patrons anticipate a strong turnout and a memorable performance in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William Foster
Madame Adelina Patti
Madame Patti
Grain varieties in Tennessee show protein and milling value
A Tennessee study notes wheat varieties vary in protein content and milling quality with some high protein lines around 36 to 32 percent and others poor for milling. Soil and climate influence protein levels. mixed findings across regions.
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Tennessee
Wani's
Rybridt
New Yorker
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Marlay Roberts
Shanghai Smith's
Cithey
Seth
Aed
Thun
Gu Wright
Milous
Towa
Bil
Mabe Anutser
Sime Hac
Ustigvame
Ain Juoers
Vik Wout
Amy
England
Lonnon
America
Thorpumgien
F. W. Thompson
Bank of Germania
B. F. Carroll
Thompson
State Agricultural Board
Simpson
St. Louis
State Board of ‘Health
State Board of Medical Examiners
Charles B. Adams
Sac City
Hends
Georss Morridge
Ing
Srai
Parti
Mosridgs
Baerd
Iowa
State Historical Society
D. F. Schell
Sheldahl
Careter Aldrich
van Hyning
Essus Prohaus
Panton
Anil Tiliis
Tom Shen
Vonifield
Somme
Shropshire
Cp Iben
John ‘Gurithowe
Ariel Witen
Ami
Hawke
Budweiser
Aga
Itn Japam Woote
Japan
Harmers
New York
New Jersey
Gimong
Muncevey
T. J. Denny
Bartom County
Missouri
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