Captain Blood tale of intrigue and sea adventure
A vivid narrated scene from Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood recounts Blood with Arabella Bishop and Mary Traill aiding rebels aboard the Cinco Lingas. You witness the pursuit of a Dutch brig by Blood and Levasseur, Cahusac’s warnings, and a strategic ruse that leads to a swift departure toward Tortuga as suspicions simmer aboard Hispaniola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Blood
Barbadoes
James
Arabella Bishop
Bishop
Don Diego de Espinosa Y Valdez
Blood
Mary Trail
Arabella
Don Diego
Diego
Hispaniola
Brood
Esteban
Cinco Lingas
Jateban
Tortuga
Buccanneers
Levasseur Hosts Admiral Blood Aboard La Foudre
That night Levasseur slept on board his ship La Foudre and received Captain Blood the next day. They dined together and toasted the expedition. Blood, a judge of men, felt mounting misgivings as departure neared and Levasseur’s flamboyance dominated the scene.
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Levasseur
la Foudre
Captain Blood
Rescue Request From a Young Passenger Stops At Sea
A canoe delivers a note to Captain Levasseur aboard La Foudre early morning. The message, carried by a half caste dadian, says a daughter aboard the Dutch brig Jongvrouw plans to go to Europe with her brother after a cruel father organises the separation. The note asks for rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Foudre
Dadian
Levasseur
Jongvrouw
Europe
Working Girl's Experience with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Miss Hage of Arnprior Ontario reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for anemia fatigue and painful periods. She says prior doctors failed to help and notes weight gain and improved health after one bottle. Her mother also uses the remedy with satisfactory results.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Arnprior
Ontario
Lydia E. Pith
Miss Hage
Berxer
Box 700
Pirate Captain Levasseur Rescues Mademoiselle Amid Battle
In a dramatic naval engagement, La Foudre defeats the Jongvrouw after a boarding, with Levasseur killing the Dutch captain to clear a path to his beloved Mademoiselle d Oregon. She trembles yet is drawn to his magnetism as his crew cheers the capture. The scene ends as Cahusac foils her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Foudre
Levasseur
Mademoiselle d’Oregon
Mademoiselle
Cahusac
Source of Security Ties to Industrial Health
London Morning Post argues security comes from naval power and a strong industrial base, stressing iron, steel, engineering, and agriculture as foundations. It urges safeguarding industrial health and strength, noting interlinked crafts and the need to protect the whole system.
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Germany
Rhine
London Morning Post
Toronto Growth Forecast From City Directory
The Toronto directory reports current city population at 641 780 with suburban residents at 9 029 and Greater Toronto total at 730 809. Based on these figures and expected growth, Toronto could reach one million people within fifteen years.
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Toronto Directory
Greater
Toronto
World’s largest ship fitted with radio broadcasting system
The 23,000 ton Aorangi becomes the first vessel equipped with apparatus enabling radio broadcasts to be heard throughout the ship. The ship’s orchestra repeater allows music lectures and concerts to be simultaneously heard in all areas of the vessel.
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Aorangi
Japan sinks Tosa as disarmament shows resolve
The article notes Japan has sunk the battleship Tosa and dismantled three others to meet Washington disarmament terms. It argues these actions reduce Japan’s war fleet, reflect Tokyo’s trust in peaceful power-sharing, and may ease tensions with Britain and the United States while impacting European belligerents. Admiral Takarabe is cited on observing the treaty spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosa
Japan
Mediterranean
Britain
United States
Pacific
Europe
Takarabe
Montreal Gazette
Los Angeles Public Schools Cut Child Auto Fatalities
A three year old safety program by Los Angeles public schools and the Automobile Club of Southern California reduced child fatalities from motor vehicles by 21 percent. The curriculum trains practical safety skills and includes poster and verse competitions, with diplomas awarded to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Board of Education
Public Safety Department
The
Automobile Club
Bread Tax Emerges in Constantinople Bakeries
The Constantinople Prefecture adds a bread tax requiring five para stamps on each loaf to indicate weight and quality control. Penalties apply for noncompliance as the measure aims to safeguard consumers against low grade bread.
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Constantinople
Milford Haven Founder Sir Hugh Thomas Dies
The death of Sir Hugh James Prothero Thomas of Castle Hall is recorded. He gained prominence four years ago by purchasing Milford Haven for 1,250,000 dollars and promptly freed the town from tolls amounting to several thousand pounds annually.
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Hugh James Prothero Thomas
Castle Hall
Milford Haven
False scent scheme rattles crowd with gasolin alibi
A defense scene features a character claiming success with a misleading charm. The exchange hints at a gimmick involving gasol ine to attract attention while a reporter notes the odd line about spreading a scent and manipulating public perception.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Proclaimed Best Blood Builder
The ad describes “ran down” health as enfeebled bodily functions and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the blood builder to restore appetite digestion and vigor. Mrs Chas Bourdage of Five Fingers NB testifies sleep digestion and dizziness improved after using the pills.
Kaiser at Doorn Predicts Future World Wars
The exiled Kaiser, in Doorn Holland, claims he foresaw the Russo Japanese treaty two decades ago. He says Russia aligns with the yellow races and France with the black race, predicting a future clash of races and asks where Germany will stand amid Britain and America defending the white race.
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Doorn
Holland
Russia
France
Europe
Great Britain
America
Germany
Voting Age Of Women Bill Defeated In Britain
The House of Commons defeated the bill to grant women voting rights at 21, refusing second reading 220 to 153. An amendment by Sir William Joynson-Hicks to postpone franchise reform was carried. A quoted New York American line follows.
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House of Commons
William Joynson-Hicks
Wife Demands Cash Despite Ongoing Credit
A man notes that while his wife deserves credit, she typically insists on cash instead. The remark contrasts appreciation with financial preference, highlighting practical demands over praise.
Quiet guide for self mastery and restraint
A devotional urging self control and inner victory over passions. It cites Proverbs and Sir Thomas Browne’s authority to argue real glory comes from conquering oneself, not public praise, noting the British Museum houses over four million volumes.
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Thomson
Caesar
Sir Thomas Browne
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Geneon
Canadian Patent Office
Ben Be
Rafael Sabatini
Relec Sanevis
J. Werres
Kerrigag
Rele
Madelon
Amsterdam
Xtil
Matt Lagi E Fantham
Tae Ey Raestrich
Williams
Kaiser
New York American
PML
British Museum
Magnavox
J. J. H. McLean & Co., Ltd
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Radio Agency
McDermot Avenue
Canada
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