River voyage leads to meeting in Limehouse tavern
The colonel rides a swift river route to Limehouse seeking a capable man for a heavy cargo. He chats with a loud boatman aboard and plans to locate Herman Johnstone at the tavern named Outward Bound, while probing for a trustworthy ally in a risky trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey Ree
Wapping
Tie
Limeus
Susie Gaylord
Old Nan
Eea
Limehouse
Herman Johnstone
Johnny
Smuggler's Downriver Plot Stir At Portsmouth Bar
The colonel who hires Johnstone for a daring Esmeralda cargo plan reveals a secret letter and false identities to secure a five thousand franc fee. They plot a submerged boat method to evade shore guards, clash with revenue officers, and arrange a Southampton rendezvous while the Esmeralda tale lingers in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Coppers
Esmeralda
Admiralty
Jamaica
Portsmouth
Johnstone O' Yours
Liice
Coast-Guard
North Road
Colmn
Estcourt
Copenhagen
Villeroy
Johnstone
Europe
Tom
Custom House
Southampton
Westminster Steps
Gloucester schooner parts with mackerel luck
A fishing schooner arrived in Gloucester on Saturday after two weeks at sea mackerel fishing. The crew earned just fifteen barrels and the skipper, believing a bad omen aboard, steered for home with the crew muttering about the poor catch and the near emptiness of their voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Cateh
The Shortest Man and Bride in Manchester Wedding
In Manchester a wedding linked to circus exhibits joins Francis Flynn, 21 inches tall and nine pounds, to Milly Edwards, 15 and seven pounds, with larger-than-life companions like Bates and Swann featured in London’s 1871 pages. Also noted are relics seekers in Port Jervis discovering an Indian skull amid rattlesnake warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St. James’ Hall
Manchester
Francis Joseph Flynn
General Mite
Greene
New York
Picadilly
London
Milly Edwards
Martin van Buren Bates
Kentucky
United States
Ann Hanen Swann
Nova Scotia
Church of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields
Millie Christine
North Carolina
Murder in the Wine and a string of tragedies
A San Francisco special reports a series of killings and suicides linked to a wine made at Cajon. Thomas Guriat killed Jesse Taylor after drinking it and was sent to San Quentin. Joseph Colmot killed himself after drinking it. W L Tabor killed James P. Medlin after a Cajon dinner. he awaits sentence for murder. J E Douglass shot W F Neal in Hesperia. The pattern prompts speculation about the wine’s eerie influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cajon
Thomas Guriat
Jesse Taylor
San Quentin
Joseph Colmot
James P. Medlin
W. L. Tabor
Hesperia
J. E. Douglass
W. F. Neal
Mr. Buell Takes the Pulpit in Holly Funeral
Le Grand Buell's funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Holly Michigan on Tuesday. His widow Mrs Buell preached the sermon fulfilling his wish to have her deliver it. She recalled his enlistment at fourteen and linked his downfall to liquor licenses, denouncing the officials she blamed for the sale of alcohol. The audience listened closely as she spoke for about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell
Holly, Mich
le Grand Buell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Holly
Surprised by Hattlemnakes at Port Jervia farm
W H H Stewart Jr of Brooklyn and Benjamin viewed the ancient burying ground of the Minsles tribe on Levi Van Elien’s farm three miles above Port Jervia New Jersey. The site is linked to the extinct Leni Lea naps Indian nation and drew curiosity during their Saturday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi van Elien
Port Jervia
W. H H. Stewart, Jr
No. 4
Downing Street
Brooklyn
Benja
Woman Bite Incident at Mercer Street Saloon
Police officer John Foley of Mercer Street station, New York, was bitten on the right leg by Annie Davis known as Terror of Darktown after a saloon fight. She fought three officers, was subdued, jailed, and later stood trial after Foley’s wound was cauterized. Justice Simms held her for trial.
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John Foley
Mercer Street
New York
Darktown
Hastings
Foley
Jenking
Annie Davis
Simms
Shoes Pinch His Corna A Brooklyn Man Sues Over Shoes
Louis Spitz of eastern Brooklyn sues Bouve Crawford Shoe Co in Justice Petterson's court for 7.50 damages for the shoes plus 52.50 for lost business and time lost while foot pain. The firm claims feet swelled after measurement and denies responsibility. They threaten Supreme Court action if needed. Spitz's friends formed a club for fair play.
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Louis Spitz
Brooklyn
Bouve- Crawford Shoe Company
Spits
Dovtor
Ceieetesecc
Ase
Loy Easivcaeses Ecvackey
Spitz
Supreme Court of the United States
Ninety-Might Speed Tests for Electric Locomotive
The Nantasket Beach division on the New York New Haven Hartford line tested an electric locomotive geared for speed. On a three mile straightaway the engine averaged eighty miles an hour with a hot box limiting top speed. Another electric engine pulled a 175 ton consist beside a steam loco, matching its speed with quick starting and stopping. Officials expressed great satisfaction with the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket Beach
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Nantasket
Hull
Hats stolen at Mt. Union faculty reception
During a reception by President and Mrs. Marsh at Mt. Union College Alliance Ohio, juniors allegedly hid in the house and stole all the men's hats. The theft went undiscovered until near the end, leaving professors and seniors to escort women home bareheaded as rooms were searched with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Mt. Union College
Alliance
Dr. Marsh
Mt. Union
Eccentric Match Trick Sparks a Flying Flame
An odd parlor trick uses four matches fixed to a matchbox to propel a flame. Two upright matches hold out heads, a third spans between their heads, and the fourth is struck. Lighting the center of the horizontal match sends the third flying. The crocodile eggs are barely larger than goose eggs.
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Nternational Press Association
RAND
Msnally & CO
Henry Newbolt
Beach
Wood
Hill
Dale
Love
Algo le
Croesus
Min Quick
Port Jervis
Stewart
Quick
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