A Vital Moment in a Sea Tale of Coins and Captivity
In the South Pacific a detective tracks Lyman Britt and crook Martin Brierly aboard the Neptune, a coin shipment scheme unravels, the hero endures days as a prisoner, recovers a snakeskin bag of diamonds, and earns three rewards including marriage with Margaret.
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San Francisco
Neptune
Lyman Britt
Martin Brierly
Moultrie
Brierly
Tim Brierly
Maryon
Barants
South Pacific
Baranton
Dayley
Britt
Barata
Goldsmiths Company
Fus
Prada
Chilean
Ilquor
Margaret
Poor Approach Sparks Banter in Louisville Courier Journal
A brief exchange in the Louisville Courier Journal shows two men debating a proposal. One quips about a feeble approach while the other insists salesmanship matters, reflecting a lighthearted column moment.
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George
Louisville Courier Journal
Government Fights Rail Strike in France Amid Dispatches
Paris reports the government vows to break the rail strike aimed at nationalization. Rail traffic halts on four of five systems, with 50 percent operations in the capital and coal supplies secured. Miners may respond to requisition orders as technical students and volunteers replace striking workers. Three killed, 102 wounded, 102 arrests. foreign detainees to be deported.
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Paris
Mittere and
Dockmien
Haa
Havre
Lazarre
Hst
LeTrocquer
Miller
M. Millerand
M. LeTrocquer
Loire
Stolen Stocks in Wall Street Spark Large Fortunes for Thieves
In New York David W. Sullivan testified in federal court about a scheme involving millions in stolen securities. He detailed how brokers lent on stolen papers, with about six hundred thousand in his possession yielding two hundred fifty thousand cash and a hundred twenty five thousand to thieves. Stocks moved in small lots for a quarter of value through saloons and hotels across cities. Authorities fear nearly two million in stolen securities moved through banks and brokerages nationwide and Canada via loan collateral methods. Belfast hunger strikers hospitalised as protests continue. Thirty five more strikers moved to hospital. total released in two days reaches sixty nine. George Murnaghan arrested after election as Sinn Fein agent. Doctor Stuart also detained. In Londonderry constable Peter Henley shot on duty.
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New York
Nick” Arnstein
Nick" Cohn
David W. Sullivan
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Sullivan
United States
Gilchrist
Arnstein
Canada
Belfast
George Murnaghan
Omagh
Feee
Arthur Grifffirth
Sinn Fein
Stuart
F Ar Beltubet
Cavan
Londonderry
Peter Henley
Church of England May Bar Sermons in Lambeth
London reports bishops may decide at Lambeth in July whether sermons are indispensable. A faction argues the two sermons each Sunday burdens clergy and that preaching may not suit every man’s gift, potentially ending the practice.
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Church of England
London
Lambath
Douglas Ball Rock Cup and Local Social Notes
Local social items recount visits among the Harden Kilgore Harper and Jackson families across Douglas County. Marvsh Harper has a new position as a 2 percent mechanic. Funeral attendance and family gatherings are noted, with multiple visits to Mrs. Couch, Mrs. Winters, and other relatives.
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Bud James
George Couch
I. J. Smith
E. R. Harper
Mamid Corie
Bill Campbell
Lillie Gilland
Villa Rica
Alabama
Jeff Harden
Sadie
Willie Mozley
Kilgore
Tom Winters
Leonard Harden
Harper
EH. R. Harper
Marvsh Harper
Douglas County
Buddy Pope
W. J. Kilgore
Gant
Praya Church
Lois Harper
Ruby
Social Guests Visit Abercrombies and Harden Family
Tera joined Mr and Mrs Jordin Abercrombie Sunday afternoon. Mrs Jeff Harden spent Saturday afternoon with her son Lent Harden and family.
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Tera
Jordin Abercrombie
Jeff Harden
Lent Harden
Stormy Night and Local News From Carrollton Route 2
A May 4 letter from Carrollton Route 2 describes a severe wind and rain storm causing varied damage, a monument unveiling at Beulah church, and local gossip about cotton planting, singings at Veal and Tyus, and residents like Raymond Beck and families. It notes ongoing hard-working community life and neighbors Huntley Turner and others remaining active.
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Proas
Cura
John Cote
Beulah Church
Woodmen of the World
Tom Stampa
Raymond Beck
Veal
Allen Barges
Bayerod Harp
Tyus
Visitor evokes hopeful note for fruit crop prospects
An unclear museum-era note mentions Mrs Will Fuller as an appreciated visitor on a Monday. It describes hospital scenes, fruit at the troop, and a generally positive outlook for a full fruit crop, with J. W. B referenced in connection to these events.
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Will Fuller
Miller's Academy Social Notes Mixed With Local Visits
Local residents report visits among families including Mr and Mrs Bill Harrin of Jake with son Mr D B Harris and Grady McEwen and child Christine of Center Point. Several attended services, visits to kin, and a storm-damaged residence being rebuilt.
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Bill Harrin
Jake
D. 8. Harris
Grady McEwen
Christine
Center Point
W. W. Entrekin
Dick Reid
A. M. Bearden
Iree
Gladys Smith
Misa
Liza Drew
Tom Drew
Center Paint
Dr. Martin
Tallapoora
Grady Eldson
John Tiltman
Thelma Varris
Gladys
Iree Smith
Cayo Springs
J. O. Bell
Titter
C. Cole
John Beil
L. G. Emith
Oldest Jette Letters Recounted From Local Papers
Fragmentary remarks recall Mrs Susan Stacy as holder of the oldest Jette letter, with two letters older than hers. One from Miss Ellison of Lawrence District dated 1841 and Milas Jana Woolie of Carrollton Georgia. The other from Dr J C Calhoun of Newnan Georgia to his patient Christopher Morris.
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Susan Stacy
A. M. Bearden
Miss Ellison
Lawrence District
Milas Jana Woolie
Carrollton
J. C. Calhoun
Newnan
Christopher Morris
Abby
Storm Interrupts Services and Sunday School Plea
A Sunday storm in Roopville Route 3 delayed prayer and class activities. Rev W A Woodruff spoke Saturday and Sunday and urged strong talks. Local families including Bim Phillips Kirby Thompson and Bud Denney joined a trip to Tyus for Sacred Mary singing. Next Sunday night at Mr Sim Phillips is postponed decoration day and all are welcome.
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Pete
W. A. Woodruff
Bim Phillips
Kirby Thompson
Bud Denney
Tyus
Sim Phillips
Card of Thanks for Subscriptions at Carroll Free Press
The writer thanks all who gave subscriptions during the Carroll Free Press promotion. They did not win a grand prize but express sincere appreciation for every contribution.
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Carroll Free Press
Car
Harmony
LOWRY
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T. B. Alderson
Wall Street
Douglas Ball Rock
Winaly McLieod
Eltira
Bland
Lancaster
Plygis Ballard
Huntley Turner
Miller’s Academy
Severn
Bothel
Haralaon County
Annie Eidsona
Mua
Ruth Potridge
Buchanan
Joyce Harris
Roopville
Goodyear
Ford
Chevrolet
Dart
Maxwell
Roop Hardware CO
Carrollton, Ga
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