Sailor’s Yarn Of A Shark Attacks And A Sea Hero
A veteran diver recounts a wreck tale on Bonavista reef in the Southern trade. He describes battling darkness, a monstrous shark, and a helmet saved by a quick move, ending with the jaw kept as a trophy and the crew’s survival celebrated aboard a schooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonavista Reef
Aft
Boothbay
Akipper
Jay
Cote Ton
Lreekon
Rae
Ram
Individu
Tom Ramsey
Jed
Ceat
Gene
Kansays
Jeritier
Samanys
New York Evening Post
Fatal Scourge at Plymouth Follows Five Deaths
Plymouth reports five deaths as fever grips the borough. A citizens’ meeting calls for aid from surrounding towns. A 15-member committee releases a list of the sick and destitute, urging relief and medicine for families in hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkeswarne
Plymouth
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Vista
McKee
Relief Committee
Philadelphia
Thad
Janie Barr Mends Roof and Foils Diamond Thieves
In a rural tale a brave Janie Barr, aided by carpenter Ralph Parsons, repairs a leaky roof while foiling thieves trying to steal three valuable diamond rings from Mrs. Lepell. Her quick action and teamwork with locals leads to the capture of the culprits and praise for Janie’s resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Barr
Alve
Sonia
Mrs. Ae
Lepell
Nate
Janie
Parish Sewing Society
Col. Addison
Valley Hotel
June
Bea
Ralph Parsons
Ralph
Janie Barr
Dover
Mrs. Lepell
Jim
Jones
Hall
Robbins
Practical joke shocks couple. a near fatal brain injury
A prank at the wife’s parents’ home in Hast Providence ends in a medical emergency when a blood vessel ruptures under shock. The husband and wife later recover, while the jokers face a stern lesson on cruel humor. The Providence Journal notes the need to warn others against shocking others’ sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Hibbard
Providence Journal
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Reo Star
London
England
Manind
Ma Genter
Papp
Erasma Smith
Helot
Madison
Egal Stock Journal
Carter
W. A. France
New York
Miller House
Napoleon
Ohio
W.A. France
Manaane
Negalana
France
epeolOe Renwal
Yisoes
Uck
Anatvimirat
Ifn
Chance Ots
Perience
Ota
Lane
Ates
Tick Vartour County
Wcata
Weber
Palaios
Memney
Touk Ak
Ray
Aumoo
Willan
Hark
Philedeiphile
Milles
MT. Shiemaker
Ormavile
Park
D.y Atosuy
Tata Hall
Rymouan
Sommer
Cnn
Kintuselven
Timaelf
Benara
Henry Co
Boye
Porty
Clinton
Undertaking
Undertaking Gooda
Tom
IUR
Tutte County
Ore
Coc, Bitzer
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