Polite Pirates Repay Family Of Man They Killed
Chinese steamer Rineshia boarded near Amoy by pirates in Shanzhai. They seized 50,000 pounds of silver bound for Foo Chow, killed the quartermaster who resisted, and pampered passengers with restraint while looting cabins. Pirates used a harbor site like medieval days and received a purse for the murdered man’s family. A later note mentions efforts to grant marriage allowances for naval officers in London.
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Foochow
China
Robin Hood
Armoy
William Overholt
Ehin
Shanzhai
Amoy
American Oriental Bank
Iaaa
Plan to Burn Towns and Spy Network Revealed
A French Communist paper claims a complete espionage system to foment arson and upheaval. It describes cells rayon axon and spies inside factories, garages, and transport networks to gather details on workers, arms, and incendiary targets. Government reactions note tourism impact and patrols.
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Paris
Comimunist
Humanite
Impresulo
France
Alaska
East Bank Lodge Holds Banquet and Officer Elections
Special to The Gazette East Bank Jan 11 The May flower Rebekah lodge held a banquet Friday night entertaining local members and out of town guests Officers elected included Mrs Bertie I Hrennin noble grand and Mrs U Lyons secretary Also notes of talks and refreshments followed before adjourning Later a separate dispatch reports numerous arrests after theft of important state documents from the Soviet Foreign Office
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East Bank
Rebekah Lodge
The
Ludge
Bertie I. Hrennin
Noble Grand
Bettey
View
U. Ly Lyons
John £. Clark
Metley's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
Advert for Metley's Cod Liver Oil Tablets claims they help thin, weak people gain weight fast. It touts easy to swallow tablets, a money back guarantee, and nationwide availability through Asie Scott Brothers pharmacies.
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Metiny
Asie Scott Brothers
Metley's
Expert predicts oil production can rise substantially
London reports at annual meetings of the Amety Persian Oil Company that 1024 production reached 714,216 tons and could exceed 250,000 tons this fiscal year. Sir Charles Greenway said tapping all wells could lift output to about 1.2 million tons annually, with further gains by reworking wells. He noted growing consumption worldwide and potential price increases if discovery stalls.
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London
DI Crmpasy Cie
Charles Greenway
Sir Charles
United States
Schwartz to Attend Tailors Convention as Delegate
Jan Schwarcs of a leading Charleston tailoring firm is chosen by Charles Taft to represent members at the sixteenth annual National Association of Merchant Tailors convention in Clovegee beginning January 27. Delegates will showcase as many as 29 garments with merit recognition for top entries.
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Jan Schwarcs
Charletton
Theixteenth
National Association of Merchant Trailors
Clovgeee
Schwarta
Charles Hi. Taft
Th Bistrict
Charleston
Nurse Coughs On Through Specialist Advice Fails
A New York nurse Joab cannot stop coughing despite consulting specialists. A range of remedies from Bronghullue Renvision and Dr. Potterfield are referenced, with mixed results. The piece reads like an early 20th century medical advertisement highlighting ineffective remedies and urging a stronger treatment.
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Brenchudlae
Renvision
C. A. Potterfield
Shoals of Janes and Joans in a Quiet Womans World
A tangled social column explores naming, marriage, and identity as women seek autonomy from traditional expectations. Notes on Miss McMein and Joans versus Janes reveal pressure over given names and gender roles, with readers invited to discuss in a late 19th or early 20th century provincial voice.
K O C Minstrels to Open Tonight at Local High School
The Knights of Veluribus present their annual minstrels at the high school auditorium directed by Hully Middlecot. A large troupe with many returning performers rehearsed for weeks and will feature six acts and a girls chorus. Notable soloists include Ted Taraquet, BIW Livery, Kay Markwalee, Marion Monuhin, Harry Newton, and But Kelly. Proceeds benefit charity. Chyminattel repeats Tuesday night. additional attractions are promised.
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Vanigat
Knights of Veluribus
Ieoa Tulent
Hully Middlecot
Krighta
Columbus
Wil
Ted Taraquet
Biw
Kay Markwalee
Marion Monuhin
Harry Newton Wid
Kelly
Wille
Chirilyt
Two New Tuberculosis Cures Show First Tests
Reports from Chicago and Lexington detail early test results on two new tuberculosis treatments. Danish scientists and Chicago surgeon K Peter Clemensen endorse an injectable gold salt as a potential remedy for early tuberculosis. In Kentucky, Knox Engineering announces a ventilation device using violet light to purify air, with plans for commercial production and private-home models.
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Chicago
Holger Mueligeard
K. Peter’ Clemersen
Chicago Wealth Department
Clemensen Wrot
Lexington
Tandsay Dorsey
Knox Engineering Corporation
New York City
Isree
Dorsey
New York
Willian J. Knox
Iknox
Epring
Beggars of Los Angeles Buy Radios and Autos
A Los Angeles court heard trials of beggars who live well by crime. A blind couple from Cleveland testified of earning up to 15 dollars daily and 85 dollars weekly in thrive hours, with purchases including a $500 piano, $1,700 automotives, fine jewelry, and other items. A second woman stated she ferried the blind woman daily, earning two dollars a day for watch duties.
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Los Angeles
Tan
Pallew Court
Cleveland
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Youngstown
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Fife
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Harry Kessler & CO
Newton
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Simpson & Douglass
Waller
Adulla
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner
Kearse Theatre
Charleston Symphony Society
Galperin Music Shop
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