Fatal feud sinks two pirates in the South Pacific
On a whaling ship, two rival sailors Jack Develux and Rod Carson settle a deadly grudge in a fatal duel at sea. Aboard during a gale, they tumble overboard and vanish, leaving captain Wells and the crew to interpret the tragedy as the Ocean swallows their feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Develux
Rod Carson
Rod
Nantucket
Cever
Jack
Wells
Ratlin
Capt. Wells
Rio
Jack Develin
Develin
Carson
Port Watch
Red
Red Carson
Agsio
South Pacific
N. ¥. News
The Ways of Women in Racy Snippets
A mosaic of curious vignettes from diverse lives moves through this page. Aminta Miles, a 10 year old orphan, wed in Kansas. a New York woman orders a waxed card to Allegheny. Miss Kate Flesson dines with the king of Siam. a widow worth 40 million spurns marriage. Iva McDonald seeks a Minneapolis school board seat. demand for golden hair grows. a Parisian sylph had her head shaved by an impoverished lover who sold it. Spain's queen regent endures royal baby woes. a war minister is mocked. a postal card incident in Atlanta hints at oddities. a washerwoman tale closes the mix with humor about politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aminta Miles
Kansas
New York
Kate Flesson
Allegheny County
America
Iva McDonald
Minneapolis
Spain
Atlanta
Paris
Bof
Ted
Varied Pointers on Lunatics and National Traits
The piece surveys British concerns over rising lunacy counts funded by government support, shifts in rye flour consumption due to wheat prices, and a playful mix of American and English curiosities. It mentions Senator Spooner’s popularity, a Kansas City clothing claim, a pew chamfering device, English critique of American life, and a planned Confederate Union memorial order. It also notes a proposal to let bantams roam free, glycerine sharpening for tools, a charade tribute to the Prince of Wales in Roumania, and other brief vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Baltimore
Washington
New York
America
Springfield
William A. Mills
United States Infantry
Union
Military Order of the United Sons of America
Barrison Weir
Carmen Sylva
Prince of Wales
Roumania
Spalt
Emma Prewitt's Novel and End of World Hype
A 15 year old Emma Prewitt has a new novel Karlem Hoy accepted by the Lippincotts. The piece notes taste in criticism, while nitroglycerine is touted as a stomach tonic. A Cleveland life saving incident and a Birmingham prophecy warn of an end times Monday, Nov 5, 1888, blamed on politicians. Brown's six pectorant remedies are advertised at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Prewitt
Karlem Hoy
Lippincotts
Amelie Rives-Chanter
Emma
W. W. Dudley
Obadiah Bates
Birmingham
Ala
Brown
From Brightwood The Gunmaker of Moscow and Mr Wm Younk
In Indianapolis Brightwood neighborhood Mr Wm Younk recounts his illness and recovery after four months of treatment by Dr Blair. He describes a persistent cough nasal discharge head and ear symptoms and weight loss before noting steady improvement and regained strength and health after therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Younk
Marceau & Power
Wm. Younk
Bee Line
Brightwood
Heriends
Dr. Blair
Mr. Young
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim
Cleveland
Givid
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
The
Indianapol Ls
Ras
Moscow
Indianapolis
Gheorghe A. Booker
Maud Leigh
Munkacsy
Christ On
Plymouth Church
Undertaker
Delaware Street
C. Eden and CO
North
Delaware
Radfielde
Chas.’ Meyer &Co
Washington-St
Corner East
Washington-sts
H Smith
East
Washington Street
East Washington Streit
F.P. Smith &Co
Illinois-st
Agenc
Victor
Bradley, Solton & CO
Washington St
Ind
Franklyn Blair
New York City
North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Ind
Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Old Fellows' Hall
Taso. P. Havenpy
H .Latnam
Torah & Atmas
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