A Admiral and Prince Meet to Save a Gallant Officer
In a perilous scene at Carlton House Sir Peter Hawkshaw storms into the prince of Wales’s presence to plead for the life of a brave officer. The prince, calm and gracious, grants aid after the dramatic boarding assertion, while Digby’s doorkeeping pleas are rebuffed. The night ends with a cordial welcome and a promise of help.
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Flora
Dili
Mr. Digby
Piquet
Peter
Wne
Prince of Wales
Peter Arote
Peter Hawkshaw
Sir Peter
Pater
Digby
England
The Other's Successor Clash in a Resort
An Irvin Cobb tale from the Saturday Evening Post depicts a weary little Black man in a Natchitoches area resort who dazzles with a roll of bills. A hulking local bully taunts him, demanding his money, and the smaller man reacts with quick wit and a sharp defense before a punch briefly settles the confrontation.
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Irvin Cobb
Natchber
Chottle One
Saturday Evening Post
Treasure Hoarded In India Pointed Out
The article notes vast hidden riches in India, estimating as much as 1.5 billion dollars in gold, with silver and gems likely far larger, though exact totals remain unknown. It cites late Dunn ing MacLeod and discusses historical hoards and the secret stores of wealth across the country.
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India
Dunning MacLeod
Wisconsin Brevities: Brents Convicted in Indian Liquor Case
Ashland reports T. E. Brents, U.S. officer accused of assaulting Ben Morrison during liquor probe, found guilty and not to stand trial. appeal filed. Appleton notes Georg Peabody, dry goods magnate and benefactor, dies of stomach cancer after a South Seas cruise and Chicago surgery. his funeral will close every business. Beloit marks cornerstone of a $40,000 Catholic church with services by Rev Bosche and Loyola’s Weatherwax. Knights of Columbus march. Kenosha records Lesander Seaffa arrested for attempted murder after stabbing Charles Viti. Viti fires three shots but misses. Eau Claire reports Dillon and Sheehy, a trained lion and lioness, ill but fed cod liver oil and pigeons during cold weather. Sheboygan’s Rev J Boyd Coxe visits St Louis to consider a larger parish offer. he led Grace Church for two years. Stevens Point adds manual training and domestic science to grades 6-8 and early high school. farming is excluded. Fond du Lac notes W C Reinig buys property to block construction near Elks and Masons clubhouses. Mentioned: Sheriff Joseph Wilmeyer dies at 30 after a Democratic landslide. Cumberland: Mrs Kellogg injured by spooked cow. Occonomowoe: Mrs Schermerkorn dies. linked to Trinity church property deeds mislaid. Manitowoc: a mad skull frightens children near Pour Corners prompting shelter in trees.
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Appleton
Georgi
Peabody
Chicago
W. A. Gardiner
Northwestern Road
American Fisheries Society
Lawrence University
Beloit
Pather Bosche
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Mazimer
Wather J. R. Rosswinkle
Loyola University
Evanston
St. Mary’s Church of
Jonesville
Knights of Columbus
Father Joseph Hanz
Hav Claire
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Louis
Coxt
Grace Church
Lea
Joseph Wilmeyer
Davidson
Cumberland
Peter Kellogg
Kellogg
George Scheremerhorn
Wisconsin
J. P. Holland
Watertown
Schermerkorn
New York
Trinity Church
Manitowoc
Pour Corners
Walter
Loura Bleser
Adrift Four Days In Disabled Launch
Dr G A Richie and nephew Hal Richie of Sault Ste Marie drifted four days after engine failure near Bacanaba Michigan. With no food they subsisted on water while seas battered their 30-foot craft. A passing ore carrier rescued them. both are now weak but expected to recover.
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G. A. Richie
Sault Ste. Marie
Bacanaba
Mich
G. A. Richié
Hal Richie
Depere
Wis
Nebie
Bulls Fight On Ship Amid Heavy Seas
The San Francisco bound Elia faced a fierce sea roll as Mexican bulls confined on the after deck panicked at nearby alligators. A large bull was targeted by a special attacker, repelling them several times before being killed.
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San Francisco
Ordero Os
Bia
Mystery surrounds death of Newark man in wildcat promoter case
Mrs Harriet Kemp of Newark New Jersey and her daughter investigate the death of her husband. They believe he fell victim to a wildcat getting promoters and seek to solve the case.
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San Bernardizo, Cel
Harriet ‘Kemp
Newark
N. J
Cobblestones In Baltimore Sparking City Plans
The Brooklyn Standard Union notes Baltimore officials prepare to pave streets with cobblestones attracting rural critics of Manhattan. A quip about a medicine chest and a remark on trains and steam reflect scattered trivia and aphorisms from the era.
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Baltimore
Brooklyn Standard Union
Re &Ions
Manhattan
Baltimore Ely Council
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Rie
Vernon
Philp Overton
Une
Thomas Vernon
Vainte
Overton
Hawkenawa
Aranbel
Ajax
Prench
Mediterranean
Glyn
Hawigtaw
Arabella
Carsbler
Daphne
Saming
Overtan
Arabelle
Richard Giles
Qilen
J Vars
Giles
Rietwird
Bir
Dayne
Giies
Richend
Sir Pocer
Ciles Vernon
Sir Thomas
Prauch
Giles Vernon
Laty Hawkshaw
Justlea
Arabella Blormont
Trawkshaw
London
Assize Hall
Richart
Sir Peton
Depbne
Lady Hawkshaw
Thomas
Arabella Stormont
Kent
Kant
Ford
Carlton Mouse
Windsor
Feser
York
Sir Petar
Areva
Carlton
Ashland
T. E. Brents
United States
Ben Morrison
Odaush
McCloud
Morrison
Brenes
Brenes Appealed the Cage To the Circuit Court
Shea
Parish
Cana
Brenta
Kenosha
Lesander Seaffa
Beaffa
Charles Viti
Viti
Fred
Scotla
Tony Bruno
Stevens Point
Fond du Lac
Elks
W. C. Reinig
Witham DeSteese
Eoeboypan Street
Masons
The
Lake Michigan
Steck
Lewis
Dodds
Paas
DR. D. Jayne
D. Jayne
Sratneet
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