Cap and Bells by Caspar Jonnsor on a perilous voyage
Ferrol, aboard the yacht Alfrida in Indian Bay, endures a storm and heartbreak after a doomed romance with Annette Morley. A midnight telegram from Wanona Beach prompts a rushed decision to depart for the next train, as tensions rise and a mysterious message hints at fate.
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Waeerol
Indian Bay
Ferrol
Ferre
John Barrows Perrot
McGraw
Sir Launfal
Annette V. Morley
Jackson
Wapena Beach
Alfrida
Totel Jackson
Wanona Beach
The Longest Telegrams in Newspaper History
A Chicago daily from May 22, 1882 printed the entire revised New Testament in a twenty page issue. The text spans 27 books, 260 chapters, 7,959 verses and about 100,000 words. A London paper prize telegram of twelve words reached exactly 200 letters with two periods two apostrophes and one hyphen.
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Chicago
New York
London
Quartermaster General
Chicago Record-Herald
Near But Not Quits Social Gathering Satire
An ornate London Express spoof recounts Mrs Fitenoodle hosting a salon with Jerr Schpantz the unknown pianist and Dr Bump feller the self styled phrenologist. The crowd eagerly awaits demonstrations as Dr Bump feller extols a guest as a skilled typewriter master in a playful mock testimonial.
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Herr Schpuntz
Suffrage Movement Talk Turns to Earthward Escape
A dialogue frames suffrage as a curious shift, with Jack asking about truenwardness and Bill replying that it is only a warning to men to leave Earth. The exchange questions goals and places of action, hinting at future relocation.
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Jacck
Bill
Jack
Next Gest Thing
A fragmentary auction tease hints the property is selling for a bargain. Quips suggest low expectations and a humorous tone about the sale, with playful wordplay on prices and singing.
Likes It Then Do You Like the Work
A brief exchange shows a worker asking if the task is agreeable and receiving a conditional yes. The dialogue implies satisfaction when the project is favorable.
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Newspapers
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office. The request aims to ensure timely delivery and maintain circulation records.
Humphreys Veterinary Cure Oil for Domestic Animals
Humphreys Veterinary Medicine Co offers cures for horses cattle sheep dogs and poultry. Remedies cover fevers tremors colic stomach ailments and skin diseases with prices 60 cents per bottle and one dollar for the full stable cure oil. A 500 page book and stable chart are mailed free from New York.
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Humphreys
Judge fixes pin money at twenty percent of income
Kansas City court rules a husband must give his wife 3 dollars weekly after rent and housing costs. Mrs. Jollis filed for nonsupport as her husband earned sixty dollars a month. Judge Harry Kyle set the amount at twenty percent of income.
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Kansas City
Harry Kyle
J. W. Jollis
Raid Battle of Birds in Erie Police Break Into Home
Erie March 22 a Humane Society officer led a group of about a dozen officers in breaking into the residence of Harry Clinkhammer and arresting forty well known citizens who were at a cooking main on the third floor. Twelve gamecocks and spurs were seized and all detainees posted bail.
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Erie
Humane Society
Harry Clinkhammer
5000 Strikers Return to Work in Paris
Paris ends a week long postal strike that isolated the city and cut France from outside communication. The strike committee demanded the resignation of under secretary Simyan, no dismissals, and direct ministerial access for grievances. Government leader Barthet pledged to meet representatives. workers planned to resume work today.
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Paris
Post Office Department
France
M. Barthou
M. Simyan
Four Departments Call For End To Hair Trigger Police
Chicago, March 22. City and county officials will act to prevent a repeat of the killing of Joseph Finn by Policeman Alexander Scott. Chief Shippy Alderman Hunt and others denounce hair trigger policemen and call for removal. Attorney Bradley says Scott will be prosecuted by the grand jury. An indictment for murder is expected today or tomorrow.
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Chicago
Alexander Scott
Joseph Finn
Shippy
William CC. Hunt
Peter M. Hoffman
William A. Bartlett
Charles D. Bradley
Scott
Granards Dinner Reception A-List London Event
The Earl and Countess of Granard hosted their first political reception at a Charles Street house leased from Lord Dartmouth. Attendees included Prime Minister Asquith and Mrs Asquith, the Countess of Liverpool, the Earl of Crème, Mr and Mrs Winston Churchill, Mesdames Birrell and Harcourt, and Ambassador and Mrs Reid. The Countess wore a diamond corsage and tiara.
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Earl
London
Countess of Granard
Charles Street
Lord Dartmouth
Asquith
Countess of Liverpool
Earl of Creme
Winston Spencer Church
Augustine Birtell
Lewis Harcourt
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Caspar Jonnsor
Associated Literary Press
Verkol
London Express
Apn Howeg. Medicine Co
Nam York
Abraham Lincoln
Life
Freeport Journal
Abraham
Vol.i
Lincoln
Aia
Iovat Ead
Binet
Easeley Debates
Abraha
Granards
Michigan
Ottawa
Connell
Scranton
William Connell
Pye
H. J.moogk
P. Guenther
N. B
Tuhe Freeport Journal
Lincoln Library
Journal
Chicago Street
Freeport
Journaal
Weekly Journal
Cleaulation Corarimant
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