Adventurer Stephens Hails Chilean War Catch at Valparaiso
John Stephens, a Massachusetts adventurer stranded by authorities in Valparaiso, Chile, becomes entangled with an Englishman and a young woman. After rescuing the woman from a drunken officer, he is thanked and recruited by the Peruvian admiral who declares war on Chile and offers him command of the Chilean vessel Esmeralda. Stephens gathers a diverse crew and prepares to seize the ship.
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John Stephens
Masachusetts
Valparaiso
Chile
Bolivia
Stephens
Peru
Ile
Esmeralda
Ocean Adventure Chapter V Scene of a Deck Infiltration
In a stealthy night raid, the narrator and crew seize the afterdeck and confront a bound captive. They move into the fo castle, neutralize two Kanakas at the bulkhead, and secure the galley and engine room with brief skirmishes. The ship’s bridge and wheelhouse are found unguarded.
Tow Boat Escape Through Fog From Hidden Yacht
In calm resolve we lift anchor and tow our yacht by a pair of boats through fog toward open sea. I assign De Nova to engine room guards, order Tuttle to command the other crew, and watch for harbor lights as alarms of danger fade behind us. The engineer erupts in fury, but De Nova quiets him with a threat while we press on to safety.
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Jack
Tuttle
Fo'castle
Rod
de Nova
Monsieur
Lock
Johnny Bull
Mr. Tuttle
Johnson
Bill Anderson
Mr. Stephens
Liera
Mr. de Nova
Atm
Sallora
Denver Market Report on Cattle and Grain Prices
Denver markets list cattle and beef steers by feeding type with bid ranges from six to eight dollars, cows and heifers priced from about four to six dollars, veal calves around eight to ten dollars, and feeders and stockers in the four to six dollar band. Grain prices show milling wheat at 1.72 per 100 pounds, various oats and corn prices, and hay values from 9.50 to 16.00 per ton plus straw at 4.50 to 5.50.
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Veges
Colorado
Idaho
Nebraska
Market notes on Boston wool sales and prices
The Commercial Bulletin reports rising interest in the wool market though few items move. Domestic stock remains unsold due to a four cent per pound gap between buyers and sellers. Dealers expect a revival of activity to clear stock, but high western and international values limit further concessions.
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Boston
The
Commercial Bulletin
Copper markets hold firmer as July ahead prices rise
New York reports a quiet but firmer standard copper market with spot and forward deliveries to late July closing around 12.70 to 12.86. London reacts, closing easy after a firm start at 57 16 6d for spot and 68 12 8d for futures. Atlantic ports show imports since April 1 at 4,030 tons with exports at 4,600 tons. Local dealers list lake copper at 12.76 13.1244, electrolytic at 12.76 13.00 and casting at 12.62 12.76.
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New York
London
Atlantic Porta
St Loula Wool Prices and Grade Notes
Wool price list shows mixed grades for St Loula and St Loula Wool with units 20 25 for combing and clothing. Other entries include Uight fine 18 24c heavy fine 14 20c tub washed 19 30c.
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St. Loula
Convict Inventor Plans Airship From Nebraska Prison
Lincoln man known as William Howard, inmate No 4802 at Nebraska state penitentiary since 1907 for burglary, claims to have designed a mixed dirigible and airplane airship using a rigid aluminum gas chamber and electric propulsion. He asserts plans for an aero craft parallel to Zeppelin and Wright, with models completed, while noting his desire to publish his real name after parole. He previously built a cigar-making machine sold to American Tobacco and a box lock, both cited as notable pre-incarceration inventions.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska State Prison
St. Louis
William Howard
Lincoln
Howard
Count Zeppelin
Zeppelin
Wright
Farnam
Europe
E. T. Swode
National Fidelity Company of
Omaha
American Tobacco Company
Canadian Fishing Industry Update
Canadian fishermen report catch activity in federal and coastal waters amid 19th century industry data. The summary references fleets, seasons, and regional zones, noting production figures and regulatory context shaping early commercial fishing operations.
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Boston Wool
New York Copper
St. Louie
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Northwestere Oorse
Nebraska Penitentiary
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