Pirate Captain Murray Sails Royal James in Jacobite Rise
In mid 18th century New York Robert Ormerod and fur trader Peter Cormaer discuss a pirate menace. Darby McGraw brings news that a pirate ship is off the Hook. The pirate, Andrew Murray, is the elder Ormerod’s great uncle, commanding the Royal James and a Jacobite.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Cormaer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Murray
Frigate Sighted as Sailors Discuss Pirate Threat at Dock
In the morning I checked trading station needs with Peter Corlaer then boarded Farraday's ship to sort cargo for the warehouse. Darby McGraw brings provisions for sailors while we glimpse a Spanish frigate in East River and a battered brig bearing the pirate tale.
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Peter Corlaer
Captain Farraday
Darby McGraw
Pearl Street
Broad Street
Whitehall Street
Bristol Packet
Darby
East River
Robert
Burrage
Spain
Barbaders
Brig
Silver
John
Sandy Hook
Mate
Jenkins
Flint
Bosun
The Whale's Head Despatches and a Mysterious Irish Daughter
Ormerod assists a Spanish frigate crew and escorts a mysterious Irish daughter to the Whale's Head tavern. At the port, Darby McGraw and John Silver lead a bawdy imit of pirates before Master O'Donnell, who learns of his daughter awaiting him outside.
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John Silver
Darby McGraw
Darby
Silver
Master Ormerod
O'Donnell
Just Why One Editor Has Turned Pessimist
A Boston Globe editorial recounts a town improvement attempt that ends in mock chaos. The Beacon hires Jack Sigler to paint a new sign, with Fritz Miller as chief engineer, debates gas pipe versus wood post, and ends with residents banging pipes to clear ashes, undermining progress.
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Beacon Office
Jack Sigler
Red Wing
Fritz Miller
Boston Globe
Funny Ambitions from an English Periodical
The periodical asks what young readers would like to be and prints clever answers. Ideas include the sun always rising, the letter f signaling constant comfort, a shoeblack permanently shining, a man of forty with twenty year ideals and sixty year judgment, and a billiard ball often kissed and carefully tended.
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Boston Transcript
Artist Declares Income. Tax Collector Surprised
Art Long, a French painter long shown at the salons and recently gaining fame, filed his income for last year. A polite tax office note followed, acknowledging a master of such talent should earn more from his work. He replied briefly, I am just as surprised as you are.
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Ile
Cuticura Aids Itching Scalp and Skin Care
Ad promotes Cuticura products for soothing itching scalp and rashes. Suggests applying Cuticura Ointment to affected spots, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, and using these daily to achieve clear skin and soft hands.
Gas Gauge Shuts Off Fuel With One Gallon Left
A new gasoline gauge for motor trucks automatically stops supply and notifies the driver when only one gallon remains in the tank.
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