The Barrier Continues with a Woman in Peril and a Secret
Rex Beach unfolds a tense scene where Necia is coerced and plots an escape aided by an ambitious, vengeful figure. Lieutenant Burrell hears a tale of love, betrayal, and a plan to rescue a child, revealing a California frontier past and a man’s vow to marry his beloved.
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Necia
Gale
Gaylord
Burrell
Meade
Neria
Mother Lode
California
Chandon
Mesa
Bennett
Gevil
Weather Woes Heat Up Towns While Fields Endure
A Baltimore American line notes unbearable heat and discomfort in the streets as citizens face rising temperatures. The piece contrasts public impatience with the slow pace of relief and the ongoing summer grind.
Canadian Flag Fiasco in Port Adelaide Ends in Canadian Ensign Restored
A Canadian barque Lake Ewe arrived at Port Adelaide with the Canadian flag flying when a port warden ordered it hauled down and the British ensign hoisted. After a tense stand off with officers and police, the ship’s commander relented and the Canadian flag was restored amid apologies and a holiday.
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Port Adelaide
Toronto
South Australia
Lake Ewe
London
England
John Keay
George Fullam
Jack Bird
Nova Scotia
Bo’sun
Sun
Keay
Royal Navy Reserve
Navy
Royal Navy
Caught! Young barrister probes a witty cross examination
A clever junior lawyer tests a chatty elderly witness in court asking how much money she had when the pocket was picked. The witness replies with four shillings two pence and a sovereign in gold, then faces a pointed question about seeing a sovereign in anything but a crown. The scene features rapid repartee and sharp questioning.
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Vermont
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Rex Beach
Necta
Merridy
Flambeau
Dan Bennett
Baltimore American
Australia
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