Pirates Treasure on Desolate Atlantic Island Revealed in Yarns
An account recounts a voyage where Polly leads a crew to a Sugar Loaf cliff on a deserted Atlantic island in search of treasure. After a failed attempt due to a collapsed cliff, Polly and companions return to the ship, while papers hint at riches linked to past captains and shipwrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
McCarthy
Young Polly
Enterprise
Aurea
Callao
John Smith
Paty
Chile
Lima
South America
Smith
Captain Polly
Trinidad
Captain ‘Polly
Local Price List Promises Bargains on Food and Staples
A storefront advertises discounts on molasses syrup raisins prunes evaporated fruits and canned goods with prices ranging from 4 to 95 cents per unit. Soaps flour tapioca and kitchen staples are offered at cut rates including 25 to 50 cent ranges for multiple items. The ad highlights Best California Raisins and various evaporated products for budget shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
California
Coal Situation Stirs Arbitration Debate Among Carriers
The Reading coal company faces dispute over allotments as other carriers push for arbitration. A five member panel will select arbitrators while most firms favor arbitration. Reading seeks 21 percent share despite its 45 percent coal area and 88 percent of output, risking price drops if freight rates stay fixed. The report warns of a likely recurrence of tensions and potential demoralization unless understanding emerges.
International Hotel Exhibition to Open in Amsterdam
The International Hotel exhibition will run from May 1 to November 1 in Amsterdam and aims to showcase every aspect of travel transportation and entertainment. The event will reflect the pinnacle of civilization invention and industry of the era and will represent all civilized countries in its exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Amsterdam
New York Tribune
Hole in the Ground Draws Money in Pittsburgh Dispatch
A curious note from the Pittsburg Dispatch hints that a hole in the ground may have monetary value today. The item reads with a punchy, saleslike line suggesting potential profits from excavation or land deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsaburg Dispatch
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Pirates
Atlantic Ocean
Bert Padendick
Frank Siddalls
Dobbin’s
Revere
Vermont
New York
Gregson
Manhattan
N. Y
and Albans, Vt
Riverside Co-Operative Association
MA Xnard
Sam Houston
Andrew J. Houston
Dallas
Des Moines
the Bowery
Chicago Record
New York Evening World
New York Mail and Express
Boston
Boston Journal
W. A. Haynes
Geo. C. Keith
Concord Junction
Mass
Warner
Grandmamma
Railroad Crocers
Main Street
Maynard
Neil Currie Do Co
Maynard’s Block
Maynard, Mass
South Acton
Grocer
Dr. Daniel
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