Pirate Captain Murray Seizes Treasure Ship at Sea
In New York in the mid 18th century Robert Ormerod, addressed by Peter Corlaer, learns of a pirate threat. Murray, a Jacobite pirate captain of the Royal James, robs a Spanish treasure ship with Flint aboard the Walrus as hostage. The Royal James and Walrus converge for a raid at sea.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Corlaer
Chieéf
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Murray
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod House
Flint
Peter
The Fort Plan on a Pirate Island
Captain Murray outlines a plan to fortify a hilltop on the pirate island while Flint’s crew resists, and the Royal James is restored to sailing trim. Peter accompanies Robert as they confront Flint aboard the Walrus and press for a two hostages for exchange.
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John Silver
Flint
Bones
Silver
Ormerod
Murray
John
Kint
Tam
Toby Welsh
Royal James
Portsmouth
Robert
Peter
Neen
Bob
Liar in the Smoking Room Passes Judgment at Notre Dame
A nameless male figure in a Notre Dame Juggler scene surveys flirtatious young women as he seeks attention. He smooths his tie, contemplates makeup, then destroys his cigarette case in a burst of anger, muttering the word liar and leaving the room.
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Loretta
Julie
Nanette
Notre Dame
Quick Thinking Racer Mirrors Town Lights Out
A famed automobile racer speeds through a dark town during an electricians strike. His car battery fails and lights go out. A policeman, noting the darkness, asks for his name and address. The racer quips that his lights are out everywhere. The officer nods and lets him proceed.
The Light That Failed Dress At Fancy Ball
At a fancy dress ball costumes represented famous books. A young lady wore a striking lighter look and refused clues until she revealed her outfit as The Light That Failed, provoking amusement as guests recognized the title.
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H. G. Wells
Unbridled Tongues and Free Speech in Public Life
A publicist contemplates the limits of free speech in public life noting that outright candor can backfire. The discussion weighs the balance between expressive freedom and professional duty in media relations.
Master Bob and Darby in a tense shipboard episode
Darby McGraw and Flint debate prisoners aboard the James as Billy Bones and Long John are docked. Bob and Peter fear for a girl taken aboard, while Peter calmly suggests staying put to ensure her safety.
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Darby McGraw
Bob
James
Flint
Darby
Murray
Clint
Billy Bones
Long John
Peter
Cortes
Lac
der James
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism
An advertised remedy Allenrho promises rapid relief from rheumatic pain by dissolving uric acid deposits. Druggists nationwide guarantee a full pint bottle or money back, with James H. Allen of Rochester New York credited as the discoverer and guarantor of the product.
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Allenrhu
Allenrho
James H. Allen
Forbes St
Rochester
N. Y
Emerald Oil Relief for Bunions and Corns
An antiseptic Emerald Oil provides instant relief for bunion pain and inflamed joints. A few drops ease swelling, and repeated use reduces the joint to normal while soft corns shrink and peel away.
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Porto Bello
WIU Service
Caribbean
Martin
Captain Flint
Corlaer
Psurskas
Destiny
Peru
Boschee’s
Mitchell
Hall & Ruckel
Waverly Place
Bill Sparks
Maggie
Mayme
George Eliot
Garfield
Peterson
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