Modern piracy fades as opium smugglers take its place
Dayton compares ancient and modern piracy noting the Halcyon opium smuggler off California and British Columbia. He recalls Walker Teach Kidd and Lafitte, but argues today’s piracy is smuggling done with finesse, not brutal violence, and praises the Halcyon’s quiet, costly operation led by William Whalley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
British Columbia
San Francisco
Canada
United States
Victoria
B. C
James Collins
North Seas
Greece
Algean
Mediterranean
Argos
Hellas
Phoenicia
Asiatic
Arctic Circle
Britain
Gaul
Germany
France
England
America
New World
Mexico
Peru
Teach
Indhhati
Europe
Captain Kidd
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Spain
South America
Jean Jacques Lafitte
Barataria
Republic of
Caracas
Louisiana
Jackson
New Orleans
Galveston
William Whalley
Halcyon
Whalley
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Santa Cruz
New England
Nearly a Mile a Minute Ross Ward’s Pike’s Peak Toboggan feat
Ross Ward, a railroad man, reportedly rode a makeshift sled down Pike’s Peak. The board measured three feet by 134 feet with a keel at the bottom. He covered nine miles, descended eight thousand feet, in 114 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Ward
Pike's Peak
Asa Keel
Blinded by Electricity Cited At West Point Aids Bill
West Point cadets largely wear glasses due to electric lighting in barracks. The board of visitors asks Congress to appropriate 50 000 dollars to remedy the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Fac
Board of Visitors
Congress
Pacger Warns Bicyclists About Laryngitis Risk
A notice reports that bicyclists who ride to excess suffer catarrhal laryngitis due to mouth breathing and rapid, forceful air intake into the larynx.
Phenomenal Growth in Florida Corn Ear
Gainesville reports a fully developed ear of corn containing 780 grains with four attached growth ears totaling 400 grains, bringing the overall grain count to 1 430. This claim highlights remarkable agricultural development observed in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Fla
Footpad Captured With Tamed Bear in Hungarian Town
A footpad was captured in a Hungarian town accompanied by a bear he had tamed. The animal was trained to grapple with pedestrians the thief targeted for robbery.
Woman with revolver chases off would-be robber in Oakland suburb
Mrs. A Kellner of Golden Gate California faced a night intruder on San Pablo street drawing her 38 caliber revolver and firing as the man approached. She then marched him a short distance in front of her until he fled at a railroad crossing. She collapsed afterward with a fainting spell and was praised for her nerve and quick action.
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A. Kellner
Golden Gate
Oakland
Cal
San Pablo Street
Amanos du Biots
Twelve-Year-Old Boy Faces Reformatory Second Try
Bobbie Blake a twelve year old in New York city has been placed in six public schools with the same result. He runs away or is taken from schools during exciting sessions. His father Frank Blake of 458 West Thirty‑first Street appeals to Jefferson Market court where the judge sends him to a Catholic protectory after reports of long absences and hunger.
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Bobbie Blake
Bobbie
Frank Blake
West Thirty-first Street
New York City
Jefferson Market
Ryan
San Francisco Chronicle
California
Oregon
Curious Moslem rite marks Jaffa Jerusalem rail opening
At the Jaffa Jerusalem railway inauguration a Moslem ceremony slaughtered three sheep and sprinkled their blood on the rails before the first train. The aim was to frighten away evil genii believed to threaten passengers.
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Jaffa-Jerusalem
Geikie Confirms Wide Age Range of Earth
Sir Archibald Geikie of the British association, after careful thought and extensive calculations, reports the earth’s age lies between 73,000,000 and 650,000,000 years. The margin is broad and surprising.
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Archibald Geikie
British Association
Band of women burglars unearthed in Paymago Spain
A group of female robbers was found in Paymago, Spain, meeting monthly in a cave on the town outskirts to plan burglaries. The cave housed a complete set of tools and about 15,000 francs of stolen goods. They typically dressed in men's clothing during operations.
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France
England
Spain
Walker
Caribbean Sea
Charles
Paymago
Kitten Trapped in Flywheel Slows Portland Car Rescue
A kitten became lodged in the flywheel of an engine in Portland Oregon. The wheel ran for six hours before the car was freed. The flywheel turned 256 revolutions per minute and each revolution covered seventeen feet, yet the cat survived with recovery after the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland. Or
Mrs Mauch Purchases Coffin and Tombstone Near Clark County
All Ready for Death, Mrs. Mauch of Clark county Missouri has bought a coffin and burial robe and arranged for a tombstone. She is negotiating for a cemetery lot according to late reports.
Bear Fights Dog Terribly in La Grande District
Local residents witnessed a dramatic encounter between a bear and a bulldog in La Grande. The dog did not take part effectively as the bear charged, leaving onlookers shocked by the unusual forest clash.
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la Grande
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Claims Woman Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments including periodical pains internal inflammation and ulcers backache leucorrhea and related disorders It promises stronger digestion improved blood sleep and overall health with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied Also promotes Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets for relief from griping pills and various digestive complaints highlighting ease of use and low cost
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Dr. Pierce
Stockmen's Directory Brands and Marks Guide
Directory listing brands for horses and cattle with ear notches and marks. Includes Beaverhead and Blacktail range notes, and references to Dillon Montana markets and advertising terms for a two line per entry format.
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Selway
Dillon
Mont
Bitch Creek
Convent
Alex Metal
Poller Springs
Madison Co
Montana
Korea
Ruby Valley
Tower
Upper
Canyon
Macktail Deer Creek Valley
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Toda
American Press Association
Pacific Ocean
Kidd
Frep C. Dayton
Pacger
Mrs, Kellner
Stockmen's Directory
Thely Brands
Marka
WiLllis
Willis
Scott & Dreexer
Red Rock
Pompexton
Stoge Brands
PG Wetet
Gillon
Beavarke
Cobb
Joh. A. Browne
Glendale
Toaverhead Co
Alan
Ramme Place
Turis
Mole
Birch Creek
Melrose
vaRéoon
Bond & Peterson
Dillon, Montana
Doctor Ackers
C.G.C
D. F. Reinhardt
C. H. Padley
Union Meat Market
DR. Liebig & CO
Liebig World
Kansas
U.ty
Butte
Broadway
Main Street
Lizzara Wamp
Hast
BIG & CO
East Broadway
Butte City
P. O. Box
Hanuthany
J. W. Bate
Chicago
Ill
Daisy Roller Mills
Sheridan, Mont
Defiance Wheat
Richard H. Herhold
Saxp
Orrice
Helena
Deer
Joseph A. Browne
Vipond
County of
Beaverhead
Recorder
Keaverhead County
Dillon, Mont
A. Scracerr
Register
Frank M. Leguayy
Justic’s
Polaris Township
Taos, If
Japax
Ecounty
Eetder
District Court
Beaverhead County
Robert N. Gray
Michael
Nerr
Alvin F
Sears John Cloutier
Robert Jaggers
Bannack
Mount
Interior Department
A. Schacrrt
Noten
East Council
Sach City
K. C. Halliday
R.C. Lamumay
Defriez
Dee
Sherlit
Fifth Judicial District of
Neaverhead
Dillon National Banks
D. Kelly
Kelly
Nita
Hiewwervhead County
Dyes Creek
Heaverhead
Tillon
Bouvechead
State of Montana
Tilos. D. Maminton
J . . Shevilt
Sherrif
John VM. Lloyd
Ve. Foln J. Cusick
Nebie Cusick
Dolin J. Loyd
John J. Cusick
Nellie Cusick
Aid District Court
Lam
Ots
Poindeyrer & Orr
Dancery
Tuomas F. Gasrtas
Engelhorn
BUSINESS + COLLEGE
and Institute OF
Normal School
Cormmon Engheh
Men of
Envearpx
Stengelhorn
Prin
Charles Retallack
Ec Pub Ck
Bort Stat
Ken Bon Flue Man
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