My voyage to South America aboard a tramp steamer
In a vivid reminiscence a youth nicknamed Empey travels with Bill and three friends to join a coffee venture in Port Lemon Costa Rica. They sail from New York on the Cushko, endure seasickness and a harsh first mate, and face the peril and grit of life at sea while chasing a get-rich-quick dream.
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Bill” Meek
Jim” Fleming
Charlie” Unger
Bill
Cuba
South America
Lemon
Costa Rica
Dana
Charlie
Jim
New York
Erie Basin
Erie Bason
Gibson
Nova Scotia
Museum of Natural History
Central Park
Karl Tatzner
Fritz
Gulf Stream
Florida
Outside o' Sandy Hook Bound South
A first person wartime sea voyage tale follows a novice sailor aboard the Cushko with crew from several nations. They endure a gale off Sandy Hook bound for the Horn with seas breaking over the weather side and a harsh mate, a wary cook, and native tension among the varied crew before reaching the Gulf Stream near Florida.
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O’ Sandy Hook
Bomb Thrown at California Governor’s Mansion
An attempted attack on Governor William D. Stephens of California occurred at the executive mansion in Sacramento soon after he criticized enemy agents and propaganda. A bomb exploded tearing away part of the rear of the building.
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Los Angeles
United States
William D. Stephens
California
Executive
Sacramento
Ogj
Pittsburgh Fire Levels South Side Warehouse and Homes
A large furniture warehouse and several residences in Pittsburgh's South Side were destroyed by a blaze late last night. A general alarm was raised and the fire took five hours to control. An explosion in the warehouse is believed to have started the fire. Many were injured and overcome by smoke but no deaths occurred. Damage is estimated over 100000 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
South Side
Central Powers Accept Russie Terms and Self-Definition
Central Powers agree to a general peace on just terms and deny prolongation of the war for conquest. Count Czernin supports self-definition for peoples but says subject nationalities must solve their issues under the laws of the rulers. The United States and the Entente are involved in the negotiations.
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Count Czernin
United States
Ioffe
Germany
Allies reject Bolshevik peace terms while fighting on front lines
Allies voice opposition to German peace with autocratic rule as Bolsheviks seek dialogue. Russia proposes a ten day recess for public understanding, while military actions remain strongest along the Italian front and in France. Admiral Jellico is replaced by Sir Wemyss as first sea lord. British shipping losses drop to the lowest weekly total since mid November.
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Russia
Rada
France
Col del Rosso
Monte de Val Bella
Brenta
John R. Jellico
Rosslyn Wemyss
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Denti Forman
Harrisburg Ros
O' Sandy Hook
W. Grove
Dee
Christman
Poplins, Serges and
Gabardines
Xmas
Poplins
Serges
Assort
Sale Petia
Ers
Hoge
XOES
Crompton
Medhev
Norfolk
Handind Cassimeres
GOV
Ond Sea Lord
Admiral Wemyss
FURS
Kaufmans
Mrs. Co. Th
Mulberry Sts
Arrishurg, PA
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