Confederate Officers and a Yankee Chase on the Greyhound
In a tense naval pursuit, the Confederate schooner Upshur battles a Yankee blockade runner, the Greyhound. Midshipman Robinson is wounded but survives. Captain Byers fires a near miss as Ellen Jones aids a swift escape toward the southern coast, aided by Ellen’s coast knowledge.
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Smith
Taye
Ellen
Shela
Upshur's
Roppetito
Brown
Robin“pon
Bob Gautliné
Evers
Stanley
Tanley
Confedere
Petre
Ioning
SM. Smith
Hhen Jones
Haglislman
Hyers
Ellen Jones
Robinson
Byers
Upshur
Livers
Whitley
Hatteras Inlet
Struggle Aboard the Greyhound Ends in Escape
The American officer, held by three sailors, yields after realizing resistance is futile. With the Upshur sunk, attention shifts to Elen Jones as she confronts him, her presence altering the moment and revealing a woman’s unintended influence on the outcome.
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Elen Jones
Ellen
Cain Vers
Privateer plot and the Upshur chase at sea
In a tense sea encounter Captain Evers admits sinking the Petrel and mistaking the Upshur for pursuit. Ellen, daughter of a Confederate-backed trader, helped capture Smith but feels sorrow for him while defending her choice as loyalty to her father and friends. The Greyhound’s armament travels from New Providence to the war effort.
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Smith
Miss Men
Captain Evers
Yong Man
Ellen
United States
England
New Providence
Bahamas
Jones
Evers
Mr. Smith
Dien
Toba
Dog on a scent prompts a dollar question
A playful exchange compares placing a dog on a scent to counting dollars. A parent asks about the reach of scent training while the child quips about how many dollars could be marked by a single scent event.
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Willie
Untitled Passenger Exchange at the Depot
A terse scene at a depot shows a boy demanding 10 cents for carrying a grip while a traveler laments not having a grip to offer. The exchange centers on a perceived blame and the practical oddity of the missing item.
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Depot
Senate Passes 800000 Aid Bill for Italian Earthquake Sufferers
The Senate approved a bill appropriating 800000 to aid Italian earthquake sufferers with little opposition. A separate 4000000 sum was set for a Paris building project linked to the American ambassador. The House adjourned to honor Rep. Davey of Louisiana as the chamber debated nominations and various measures.
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Senate
Srmtor Bailey
Texas
Paris
House
Davey
Louisiana
Uniti
Secret Service
Griggs
Cleorela
Postal Savings Bank
United States Steel Corporation
Tennesssee Coal & Iron Company
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Ananias Club
Edgar C. Mearns
Rand
Mann of
Dilnois
Hats Over View in Churches Bring Sermon Sparks
Church leaders in New York Brooklyn and the Episcopal diocese enforce hat rules during sermons. Dr Parkhurst at Madison Square Presbyterian calls obstructive hats thieves. Rev Meyers at Baptist Temple demands removal of large hats. Bishop Williams orders women to keep hats on and attire modest to avoid interference.
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Parkhurst
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
New York
Brooklyn
Cortland Meyers
The
Baptist Temple
Williams
Episcopal Diocese of
Omen
Commerce ends year with signs of gradual recovery
The report notes continued improvement in commerce with evidence of recovery aid for the future. Banks show gratifying gains for the month, the weekly summaries remain steady, and overall annual performance barely lags. Industrial activity hints at holiday impacts, while Chicago area failures decline from last week.
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Ithe Uswil Qitec
Taymenta
Dun
Seasonable Quiet Trade Prospects in New York Markets
New York reports a seasonably quiet week with 4 wholesale dealers noting stable prices and inventory results suggesting stocks are not depleted. Confidence remains high for spring business as industrial plants plan for larger forces. leather and textiles show subdued activity while cuts in weather hinder outdoor work.
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Minone
Grain and livestock price report from major markets
The bulletin lists cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York Toledo and Montreal. Highlights include Chicago cattle 4.00 to 7.50 and hogs 4.00 to 6.22, New York beef 4.00 to 5.00, wheat No 2 around 1.04 to 1.10, corn No 2 60 to 68 cents, and oats 48 to 57 cents. Prices span multiple regions and do not show uniform pricing.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
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Committee On Printing
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