The Gypsy Brigs Fire and Fateful Chase
Crystal manipulates a raid on a pirate brig named the Gypsy, plans to deliver Laura to Kingston, Jamaica, then abandons the fight as a British ship closes in. Pope’s body is disposed of, and the Gypsy is crippled by a pursuing corvette. Laura survives, Crystal dies, and the Gypsy surrenders to the Saxon near the English Channel.
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Laura
Fon
Kingston
Jamaica
Crystal
Frieda
Pope
Richard Pope
Hlm.s
Camilla
Alnwick Castle
Eisere
Tompions
English Channel
Madame Patti to Perform at Ardisterius Music Hall
Des Moines authority announces the engagement of Madame Patti at the Ardisterius on December 22. The report notes Patti’s enduring vocal mastery and crowds of admirers seeking her appearance, reflecting a public appetite for elite operatic stars in Iowa society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pes Muines
Wiliam Foste
Audita
Ion At
Des Muines
Madame Audlina Pati
Ardisterius
Madame Patti
Sury
Mysterious Death of Mrs Charles Woodward in Decatur County
Des Moines reports a Decatur county woman, wife of Charles Woodward, died after convulsions. Autopsy indicated possible strychnine poisoning. chemical analysis by Drake University professor Kinney will confirm. Coroner Layton notes a wealthy father disinherited his son in favor of the son's wife amid a life insurance policy inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Woodward
Decatur County
Des Moines
Charles §. Kinney
Drake University
H. R. Layton
A. Brown
Kinney
Sherlock Holmes
Layton
Woodwards
Decatur
Going Out of Business Building and Loan Firms
Des Moines reports Iowa building and loan companies will wind up business after a new law caps revenue at 8 percent. The state auditor notes 29 percent returns and frequent failures end, as boone and others seek orderly liquidation while safeguarding investors. Banks offer better terms to borrowers with steady security and ability to pay. The Boone plan was reviewed by the executive council. no action taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Carron
Businesli
Hanks
Boona
State Executive Council
Boone Company
Three Children Burned in Allen County Farm Home
In Allamakee county near New Albin, Iowa, three Batten children died in a house fire while parents were away. The two older siblings escaped from a second story window as flames spread. the youngest three perished inside. The father returned to discover the tragedy.
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Dubuque
August Batten
New Albin
Allamakee
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W. Clark Russell
P. F. Collier
Dodd, Mead & Co
Thetis
Grindal Ead
Captain Pope
Grindal
Cotes Fesm
State Board of Health
Scale Board of Medical
Charles B. Adams
Soe City
Homeopahist
Tral Uroverner Umminss
George Mogridge
Institution
Glenwood
Kinne and Robinson
Board of Control
Witte
State Institution
Clarinda
Mogridge
Kinne
Aldrich
Sheldehi
Yan Qiyning
State
Savings Banks
Barrett
Virginia
Ryan
C. F. Harrington
Sioux City
Matt Ryan
Chas
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