Hollis Takes Charge As Ship Sails To Germany
Robert Hollis narrates aboard Girard Carrington’s yacht Esmeralda as a stag party turns into a perilous voyage. Vera, Bascom’s confidante, and Hollis debate risking a munition shipment to Germany while Bascom, McCann, and Vera anchor the drama aboard a sinking ship and a castaway tale unfolds.
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Hollis
Bascom
M’cann
Robert Hollis
Girard Carrington
Vera
Carrington
McCann
Millionaire
Vers
Germany
I Select My Officers Onboard The Vessel
The narrator assumes command for the remainder of the voyage after a dramatic decision. He orders the crew aft and notes the rough, drunken state of the freighter’s men as he resolves to reestablish sea discipline while Vera and Bascom observe from the shadows. Masters is unaware of the transfer of command.
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Misa Vera
Wiek
Masters
Mr. Masters
Bosun
Seayard
Baltimore
Vera
Bascom
McCann
Earth
Seven Seas
Hollis
Atlasine
Philip Bascom
Hamburg
Perdition
Captain Hollis Commands Aboard Indian Chief Amid Fog
Captain Hollis asserts authority aboard the Indian Chief as crew questions loyalty and the voyage's purpose. He appoints Seayard as first mate and Olson as second officer, prepares for an impending storm, while a passenger woman observes from the foggy deck.
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Crimps
St. Bosun
Leayard
Olson
Fo'castle
Sin
Lee
Bascom
Codfish Scarcity Hits New England Coast
The report notes cod catches off New England last year total about 60 000 pounds, less than half the quantity recorded a century ago. The decline signals dwindling stocks and potential impacts on local fishing communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Cuticura Remedies Promoted With Free Mail Offer
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap to treat skin irritation and body rashes. It offers free samples by mail with a booklet, directing readers to address a postcard to Cuticura Dept Boston. Selling information notes availability everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Ady
Why Didn't You Call for Help When He Kissed You
A cryptic dialogue fragment shows a woman fearing exposure as she recalls being kissed. The line hints at social pressure and secrecy surrounding the incident.
The Thief Reflects On The Average Man In Politics
An old thief muses on how the average person is judged by neighbors across politics charity religion and wealth. He notes the fickle expectations placed on the poor prosperous and the inactive and considers how public opinion shifts with age and outcomes.
Can't Live on 25000 a Year Court Boosts Mrs Florman
Olga Kohler Florman of New York has received 25000 a year from her father’s estate but seeks more due to debt. She claimed her husband earned 60 dollars weekly and she supported an infant. The court granted a 120000 dollar increase.
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Mr. Bascom
Palm Beach
Vera
New York
Philadelphia
Phillip Bascom
Fergus McCann
Bascom
McCann
Olga Kohler Florman
Where Nerve Is Needed
A witty exchange on courage and marriage ends with a judge remark about cowardice. A quip on boasting about strengths suggests a moment of social humor in a courtroom or panel setting.
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Randall Parrish
Joe
Joe Moon
No. 5
Scotland
Norway
North Sea
England
France
Mr. Hollis
Jond Papa
America
Tam
Myra Bradley
Europe
Helile
Doan
Doane
Bon Doan
Foster
Surn CO
Buffalo, N
Alall
Alice
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