Porto Bello Gold Pirate Tale Opens in New York Eighteenth Century
Narrator Robert Ormerod and Peter Corlaer discuss a pirate threat as Darby McGraw brings news of the Royal James. Captain Andrew Murray plans to seize Robert with a Jacobite bent, hiring Flint of the Walrus to aid looting a Spanish treasure ship, while Peter and Murray clash aboard.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Corlaer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Murray
Darby
John Silver
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod House
Flint
The Jade Eye of Porto Bello Schemes in the Main
In a tale within the chapter the speaker recounts a plan to seize wealth across the Main. He details using Jacobite allies in France and Spain to bribe officials and place O Donnell as an inspector who tracks a treasure ship bound for Spain. The pirate plot hinges on timing and covert dispatches from Porto Bello to an agent named Diego Salvez.
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Africa
Prince Charles
Scotland
France
Robert
Peter
Rome
Prince Charlie
Low Countries
Flint
Spain
O'Donnell
Americas
Porto Bello
Morgan
Fiat
Vernon
Cartagena
Council of the Indies
Mexico
Peru
Veragua
la Vera Cruz
Garda Costas
Diego Salvez
Pirates Plan to Seize Santissima Trinidad Treasure
In a Caribbean scheme, Diego, Murray, and O Donnell plot to trap the Santissima Trinidad, sail for the Mona Passage, and hide the treasure at Spyglass Island while shielding O Donnell. The plan risks killing Spaniards to ensure the loot and a future fortune for the conspirators.
Skeleton Island and the Royal James at Spy Glass Bay
Eleven weeks from New York the Royal James nears a forbidding coast and anchors near the ominous Skeleton Island. Peter and I plan a goats hunt ashore but defer, awaiting orders as Flint schemes for a goat feast and rum, while Murray and our great-uncle manage ships and men.
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Newgate
Peter
Corlaer
James
Bermouthes
Flint
New York
Martin
Skeleton Island
Robert
Murray
Ben Gunn
Damme
Darby McGraw
Bob
John Flint
Darby
Darlin
Bill
John Silver
Jadot
Neen
Royal James
Murray Plays Safe in Next Installment
The report hints at a continuation as Murray keeps to cautious strategies in the upcoming installment, signaling a pause before the next development.
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Murray
Apple Pie Legend Inspires Royal Favor in England
An old English tale recalls bakers competing to please a king with pies. A poor peasant wins when his apple pie, simple and fragrant, pleases the king most, earning a knightly prize and daily pies to the palace.
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England
Priza
Pakace
Insect Lac And The Making Of Shellac In India
Lac is the resinous coating produced by insects on twigs and branches in India and nearby regions. Stick lac refers to lacquer crust on twigs, seed lac is the crushed resin, and shellac is the melted, strained product spread into thin sheets.
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India
Tanlac Promises Vitality and Quick Health Boosts
An advertorial touts Tanlac claiming rapid relief for back pain poor sleep low appetite and weight loss. Testimonies from users like E B Torrey of Dubuque Iowa are cited along with claims of blood cleansing digestive and liver support and immediate energy. Tanlac Vegetable Pills are suggested for constipation.
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Tanlac
Tanlas
E. EB
Torrey
Bryant St
Dubuque, Iowa
Bank Names Roster of Senior VPs in Town
Report highlights a long list of vice presidents at a major local bank, noting more senior leaders than any other bank in the area and describing the institution as a big bank with a large executive line.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promote Clean Breath Claims
New York City reader Mr. Ben Lo heide says constant upset stomach and bad breath disappeared after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. He notes improved bowels and a sweet clean breath. Pills advertised as gentle for all family members come in 24 and 75 cent red packages from druggists.
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New York City
Ben Loheide
Carter
Musterole advertisement promises fast cold relief
Musterole is described as a grandmothers mustard remedy for colds with a warming tingle and cooling relief. It claims use for bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and more and suggests it may prevent pneumonia.
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Cuba
Spyglass Island
Treasure Island
Kidd
Certes
O’donnell
George
Havana
Whitehall
London Town
Three Kingdoms
Duke of
Jedburgh
Cobbielaw
Earl
Broomfield
Strand
Apple Pie
H. F. Matson
Wisconsin Automatic Vaporizer Company
la Crosse
Wis
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Everglades
Broward County
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
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Koenig Medicine CO
N. Wells ST
Chicago
Ill
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