Hammond Takes Back the Stolen Money After Creek Chase
Hammond battles Lew Snade to recover money stolen from Jeanne Towers and forces Snade to hand over currency, nuggets, and gold dust. Kenning questions the motive as Hammond, shaken by a newly felt urge to kill, confronts Snade and orders him away toward the Alaska side.
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Hammond
Loon Creek
Lew Snade
Kenning
Snade
Jack
Jeanne Towers
Bruce Kenning
Man Safely Keeps Cash Returns to Cabin
A man clutches his money and hurries back to his cabin, ensuring the cash is secure in his possession as he moves toward shelter.
Around the World Annie's Northland Grand Opening
Annie prepares for a July Fourth launch at Alaska's Whoopee town with a grand gambling casino and dance hall as McKenzie Joe watches wary. Jack Hammond questions Joe about a risky test of a theory while Jeanne outfits Joe in a bright blue suit in anticipation of events to come.
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Kay
Jeanne Towers
Annie
Sapphire Lake
Timmy Moon
Vancouver
Annie’s
Far North
McKenzie Joe
Kay Joyce
Bruce Kenning
Joe
Jack
North
Jack Hammond
Jeanne
McKenzie
Seattle
Hammond
B.C. Hills
Japanese Drive Expands Control as China Is Paced for Trade
Japan resumes the second phase of conquest by knitting occupied China into a Rising Sun empire. Puppet regimes push political and economic penetration while trade monopolies arise in North China and Inner Mongolia. Neutral traders face blocked markets and a Shanghai build plan aims to create a Japanese dominated Chinese community.
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Japan
China
Tokio
North China
Inner Mongolia
Yangtse River
Greater Shanghai
Shanghai
Windsor Castle Hit in Air-Raid Test
Windsor Castle was blacked out for 45 minutes during an air raid drill. Reported bombs scored hits on the state apartments and the sovereigns entrance, with the historic site tied to William the Conqueror and Arthurian legend.
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Windsor Castle
William the Conqueror
King Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
New Zealand Brown Trout Thrive Much Larger Than English Stocks
Brown trout reach twice the size in New Zealand waters compared with English lakes and rivers, reflecting nutrient access and habitat differences. The fish in New Zealand originated from English stock brought by settlers and researchers, shaping the local populations.
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New Zealand
England
Army unveils ultra fast Curtiss P-37 fighter
The U S Army reveals a six mile per minute Curtiss P-37 pursuit plane after a 360 mile flight from Dayton to Buffalo by Lieut Benjamin S Kelsey. The air corps plans to announce the even faster P-40 experimental jet soon as rivals Germany and Britain boast higher speeds.
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United States Army
Dayton
Ohio
Buffalo
N.Y
Benjamin S. Kelsey
Air Corps
Army
Germany
Great Britain
Kelsey
Messerschmitt
Britain
Gettysburg Survivor Colonel Miller Dies in Ontario
Canadian survivor of Gettysburg and Fenian Raids Colonel John Wesley Miller died in Peterborough Ontario at age 97 or 98 after marking his birthday October 14. He enlisted at 15 in 1861 in the U S Cavalry and rose to colonel of the Peterborough Rifle/57th Regiment, serving until 1914.
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John Wesley Miller
Peterborough
Ont
Gettysburg
6Th Regiment
U.S. Cavalry
Peterborough Rifle Company
Ridgeway
Miller
57Th
Keepsake Balloon Surprise in Store Incident
A small man about five feet one inch tall shopped in the boys department of a large store. A salesman grabbed his sleeve and handed him a balloon with a cat face, ears, and a bright red color, leaving him with a package in one hand.
Rural Phone Reach Expands Across U S Farms
The United States has over 2.8 million farm telephones, with about 44 percent of farms equipped. The data highlight the rapid adoption of telephone service in rural areas, expanding communication and business ability for farmers.
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United States
Footprint Smell Sense Noted Among East Indian Natives
A historical remark claims East Indian natives possess a keen sense of smell capable of distinguishing footprints of Europeans from those of their own race, illustrating a debated belief about sensory abilities.
Demand for Good Music in Film and Radio
The article argues that talks of music in film and radio have fostered public music appreciation unseen in decades. Advances in sound reproduction enable audiences to hear the finest symphonies and voices with fidelity, encouraging composers. It stresses the screen’s pivotal role in presenting dramatic scores and operatic works to audiences, making the field attractive to composers.
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Talking Pictures
Radio
Behind the Times Ham Request Baffles City Post Office
A village man visiting London asks for half a pound of ham at a city post office. The clerk replies they do not sell ham, prompting the villager to exclaim that in his hometown they stock ham and many other goods.
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London
Ancient Chinese odometer used pebble device for mileage
In sixteenth century Chinese practice a passenger cart carried a pebble in a container to mark each mile travelled, creating a simple odometer like device.
Smokers in Portugal Shift from Cigarettes to Pipes
A Portuguese trend shows smokers moving away from cigarettes toward pipes as a preferred smoking method. Health, social tastes, and cost factors influence the shift among consumers and retailers.
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Portugal
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