Fugitives Sail to Portmouth in Looming Pursuit
Aboard a swift ship, Lord Carrington and Lord Seton race to capture Ellen and Debbie after they flee toward Portsmouth. The chase crosses the channel as the crew unlocks cabins and searches for hidden escape routes. A stern window clue suggests the women may have plunged overboard to escape.
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Biller Slocum
Lord Currington
England
Carrington
Lora Carrington
Cecily
Lor¢ Strathgate
Seton
Goton
Strathcute
Portamouth
Ellen
Beton
Strathute
Strathgaea
Saul
Tallon
Eien
Srrathgatse
Forimer
Canael
Debbie
The Preliminaries to Danger in The Britannia
Admiral Kephard learns Seton and Collier cannot find the two women aboard Britannia after a night chase. The pair had boarded the Flying Star, hid in captain’s cabin, then vanished unseen. Sir Charles and Collier report no trace and fear they escaped in the night.
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Captain Tuggles
Mr. Collier
Tugeles
Seton
Ellen
Mr. Coilier
Collier
Sir Charles
Tuggles
Ellen Carrngton
Jemme
Eillors
Elen
Deborah
Admairal Kephard
Sir Charley
Cotlier
Meutenant
Relief for the Unfortunate in Labor Colonies
The piece compares U S labor colonies to European relief schemes and notes private groups support. cites Holland 1818 plan by Van den Bosch, 2000 plus families aided, Paris area plots by the Workman's Garden Society aiding unemployed, gratis or at nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abor
New World
United States
Gen. van den Bosch
Holland
Paris
Workman's Garden Society
Coffin Rolls Down Steps at Roman Catholic Funeral
At St Xaviers church Cincinnati during Mrs Carl Domms funeral a mix up led to her husband Carl Domm fainting in his pew and the coffin rolling down the church steps to the sidewalk. His brother Henry aided. Mrs Lizzie Patten collapsed but recovered. The procession then proceeded to the cemetery.
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Cincinnati
Carl Domm
St. Xavier's Church
Sycamore Street
Gevernlmen
Domm
Lizzie Patten
Iike F
Chicago
Parbepa
Henry
Patten
Heroic but doomed river rescue on icy Hudson
Captain Henry Rice 78 leaps from his scow to save his daughter Helen Block 31 and loses both as they drift beneath the river ice. Frank Hanscrucker Hauserucker aids but cannot help. witnesses along the West 130th Street pier report the tragedy and search boats patrol the Hudson.
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New York
Hudson
Henry Rice
Helen Block
Frank Hanscrucker
Hauserucker
Capt. Rice
One Hundred and Thirty-second
Hauscracker
Rica
Rice
Hauacracker
Havserucker
Weehawken
Ownership of Home Revealed in Detroit Free Press Quote
A Detroit Free Press quotation notes a man owns his own home and owes $3,875 plus interest. The exchange confirms full ownership with a remaining mortgage burden stated in the dialogue.
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Detroit Free Press
A Good Storyteller Tells An Old Tale Freshly
A note from the Detroit Free Press on storytelling praise a man who keeps old narratives vivid, claiming a great storyteller makes familiar tales feel new and compelling, captivating audiences with refined craft.
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Detroit Free Prees
Bag of Bugs Stirs Up Car on Subway
A southbound subway car near Columbia University was alarmed when a black bag left by a college professor-like man and a 15 year old girl released a swarm of butterflies moths and other insects. Passengers panicked as insects filled the car and an alarmed conductor rerouted riders.
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New York
Columbia University
Criticism as Hash in Black's Magazine Quip
Critics and scribbles clash over a poem in Black's Magazine noted for its enigmatic composition. The joke likens the piece to hash, suggesting mystery and defiant structure in a witty barbed exchange reported by the Chicago Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Criticus
Chicago Daily News
Beware Wife Says Kissing Spreads Germs
A humorous quip notes that kissing is dangerous due to germs and asks what illnesses one might catch, with a weary husband replying that it is a judge who will decide.
Peruna testimonial promotes coughs and colds cure
A Washington woman Mrs Joseph Hall Chryse authorizes use of her photo to promote Peruna. Testimonies from Mrs AT Wetzel of Terre Haute Indiana report loss of smell and hearing reversed after taking Peruna. Ads urge readers to ask doctors for a free Peruna Almanac for 1909 and note Peruna Drug Co Columbus Ohio as manufacturer.
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Peruna Drug Co
Columbus
Ohio
Joseph Hall Chryse
Washington
AT. Wetzel
Ohio St
Terre
Harte
Ind
Peront
Peruna Droz Mig. Co
Obi
Kemp's Balsam Wheeze Stopper Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as the universal cough cure. It claims effectiveness for coughs cold bronchitis grip asthma and early consumption without alcohol opium morphine or other narcotics.
Kind Old Lady Prods Man Over Work Efforts
A man recounts an exchange with a kindly woman who pushes him to seek employment. He admits trying last month to find work for two family members, but neither would accept it.
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Famiy
Prepared for the Worst by Governor Johnson Story
Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson faced questions on his stance for the Democratic presidential nomination. He recounted a western tale of a man in bars who, facing a rattlesnake in the road, declared he would stay ready if struck, illustrating his preparedness.
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Postum and Grape-Nuts Linked to Recovery Claim
A Loula ville woman recalls nine years ago her daughter nearly prostrated by coffee. After stopping coffee and tea for Postum and Grape-Nuts, the daughter’s health improved. she now has five children and active charity roles. The Postum Co claims the letter as evidence of well being.
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Loulaville
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
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Setnt
Willam Peno Slocum
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Volller
Tagegtes
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Peruna
Ries Joseres
Washoe
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