Heroic Rescue On Hudson Ferry By Tug Captain Scott
In January near Hoboken the ferryboat was crushed by ice. Captain Scott of the tug Reliance leaped into danger, tore apart calking, dragged crew, battled freezing water, and saved all aboard before the vessel sank. He was injured but returned to service weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hopkinson Smith
Hudson River
Hoboken
Reliance
J Wrecking Company
Scott
Foront
Captain Scott
Buceen
Will Irwin
Dun Neve
Ancient Pueblo Centers Revealed in Utah Desert
University of Utah archaeologist Byron Cummings reports that southeastern Utah’s San Juan region once housed a sizable, skilled population. Excavations near Monticello uncovered three ceremonial chambers and a large pueblo with 41 tombs, suggesting strong defensive works and dense occupancy. The work, led by American School of Archaeology, confirms ties to other local Pueblo dwellers and highlights early desert settlement ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
San Juan
Heighen
Byron Cummings
University of Utah
Cummings
Devert
Cummingson
Montlcello
Elvas
Ceremonias Canmbera
Howe Rade
Han Juan
Bevies of Archeology
Means
Kidder
de Frther
Parsons
Harvard
Cumming
The Patch of Alkali Cowboy Rivalry and a Desert Dance
In a dusty prairie conflicted by love and pride, Jack Baker confronts the Singer over Annie Pilgreen. As cattle move toward Dry Lake, a tense lane standoff ends with Jack forcing the Singer off the path and threatening further trouble before the dance at Farlow’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Harvey
Annie Pilgreen
Bill
Bil
Josie
Annole
Jack Ain't So Narrow Printed~ EpenRay
Coulees
Peebles
Ringer
Jomo Ferrow
Anne
Annie
Guarrel
Jomie Parlow
Bow
Jack Baker
Jim Curmmil
Jim
Dry Lake
Toad
Sim Whiteley
Farlow
Flaxie
Flazile
Pilgreen’s
Miss Farlow
Parlow’s
Jones
Alkall
Plaxte
Alkali Patch Bogging Down a Ranch Dance
In a dusty frontier scene a rider quips at the alkali patch while his buggy and horses bog in mud behind Kirkenbaum's place. Sim Whitely is blamed for potential trouble as the Singer dodges the trap and disappears amid dancing confusion at the night gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alkall
Sim
Jack
Joele
Jesh
Apple Orchard Trial And All Night Telegraph Story
In Erskine New Jersey a suit between George Bishop and Harry Brown proceeds in an apple orchard with a farmer jury. The jury rules 200 dollars in favor of the defendant. Also recounted is a London Evening Standard tale of Mr Pease sending a late night telegram to his wife after an all night House of Commons sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
WN. J
Squire Brown
Bishop
Cincinnatus
George Bishop
Harry Brown
London Evening Standard
J. A. Pease
Eighty Club
House of Commons
Mr. Pease
Terrapin Memory Saved in Mulberry Lunch Tale
A Baltimore Sun report tells how a Calvert county terrapin named Breer Tarrypin recalled breakfast at a creek shore. Mr Hance fed the reptile mulberries from a boat, and visitors saw the pet perform daily. A tobacco treat ruined the routine, and the terrapin later trusted only Hance.
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Maryland
Pet
Breer Tarrypin
Young Clance
Taney
Battlecreek
Calvert County
Hance
Baltimore Sun
Maelet
Neo Hie
Brer Tarrypin
Mr. Hance
Heer Tarrypin
Whelke money of New Britain described in shell craft
The text explains Whelke currency from New Britain created by arranging a dog whelk on Imn leaves. It notes varying values around three shillings and mentions uses for adornment and as personal wealth during funeral rites and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Tipping on an Atlantic Liner
Advice for first time Atlantic travelers on tip amounts and distribution. Focuses on class choice, tipping on last day, paying purser, saloon and cabin stewards, barber and deck staff, library and smoking room attendants, and band contributions. Emphasizes avoiding cash tips during meals and using English currency, with specifics on amounts like six to ten dollars for doctors in serious cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Anl
Americana
United States
Steamship Company
Belgium
Siward
Ocean Daily Paper
Ateamera
Vondon
Two Princesses Caught in Raid in St Petersburg
Police raided secret gambling rooms near Nevski Prospect uncovering a scene of aristocrats and high society women gambling lavishly. Two princesses were among the crowd with merchants and unknown socialites present. tables held gold and notes as a vodka stocked closet loomed nearby. The husband of one participant exposed the operation to authorities, prompting further raids on related establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peteraburg
Gamling
Nevski
Ministry of Justice
St. Ienne's
St. Petersburg
Europe
Aljuilar
Macao
Marooned Freshmen Parade On Abandoned Yacht Riot
In Loganeport Indiana freshmen in high school dressed as Balome and in dire outfits were paraded to the town pump by upperclassmen. A riot call at Farragut boat house led to police arrest of Armour Institute students after a fight sparked by a yacht marooning. Freshmen rescued by peers, sophomores seized a Farragut Boat Club boat and forced them aboard. The incident precedes the class rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganeport
Ind
Chicago
Farragut
Armour Institute of Technology
Farragut Hoat Club
Lake Michigan
Monks Hidden Passage Found at Thorney Abbey
Archaeologists uncover a subterranean passage about 600 feet long linking Thorney Abbey church to the river. The structure, likely used for water access and possible monastic retreat during Danish raids, sheds light on earlier Saxon and medieval monastic activity at Ely’s Thorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorney
Tale of Ely
Isle of Ely
Ethelwood
Pall Mall Gazette
Winchester
Thorney Abbey
Crowland
Peterborough
The Interealed Misunderstanding at Morgan & Co
A muddled incident involves Kulia Leach & Co sending bonds to J Pierpont Morgan & Co. Porter misidentifies Morgan as the recipient and mistakenly announces Mr Morgan’s arrival. A chorus of misdirections leads to confusion about the correct firm and person in charge.
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Success Magasine
Kulia, Leach & Co
New York
J. Plorpokat
Mr. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgen & Co
Mawain
J. Poeabpont Mawain
Morgan Arowe
Aald
Morwan & Uo
Kuhn, Loeb & Cu
Vaudeville Comedians Brighten Weary City Night
Local vaudeville crowd enjoys a lively act by comedians on Hoo Road cafe stage. Patrons laugh as skits unfold and the duo’s timing keeps the audience upbeat despite recent worries.
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KatharienrOn
Jersey Court
Apple Orchard
Squire’ Brown
Terrapin
Seattle
Ozar
Taw
Alan
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