Treasure Box of Pearls and Gold near Mindanao Heist
A three week Manila cruise ends unprofitable until a tropical afterglow inspires a painting. Involving Lieut Durand and treasure hunter crew, a brass bound chest is found on Matagorong with pearls and gold. Rival theft attempts unfold aboard a schooner, a daring rescue, and a three way split of loot.
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Manila
Napp & Soles
Academy
Tropics
Knapp
Renate
Malate
Oriente
Siknapp
Pippin
Diamante
Drownie
Boles
Doles
Goles
Sknapp
Ktrapp
Mataborong
Mindanao
Lurand
Durand
Presidente
Yokohama
She Easaly
Leutenant
Looles
Mrs. Tunter
N - Hunter
Pandora
Emilio
Pasig
Bent
Padre
Zamboanga
Bolles
Little Brown
Brown
Matey
Joles
Bullark
Bob
Calamba
Pye
Begus Antiquities From Italy
United States counsel I B Keene in Florence reports antiquities exported to the United States include many imitations needing expert detection. Government gallery officials seal and inspect consignments and may hinder export of precious ancient pieces. Prices for antiquities vary by individual tastes and means.
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Begus
Italy
United States
Insted
I. B. Keene
Florence
Goverment Galleries
Giant thirty-foot carving knife shocks Jewelers' Weekly
The Digest reports a thirty-foot carving knife of Armerean manufacture with a razor edge and red polished handle. Made with special machinery, it cost several thousand dollars and is claimed to prove American cutlery has reached perfection beyond rivals.
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Digest
Uiis
Hermit August Swanson of Ole Bull Colony Found Dead in Kettle Creek
The Philadelphia Record recounts the solitary death of August Swanson, a loyal member of Ole Bull’s Norwegian colony in Potter County. Once a leader among Norwegians who settled Oleona and New Bergen, Swanson wandered the forests for ten years unseen, surviving on nuts roots and trapped meat, and returning only for charity before dying of exposure.
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Philadelphia
August Swanson
Ole Bull
Potter County
Kettle Creek
New Bergen
Old Swanson
Oleona
Swanson
Michigan
Mitches
Woodsiren
Man claims past chair in Senate in quirky card prank
Edward I. Jones of Binghamton once occupied the chair in the New York Senate. He visited Senator Prye with a humorous note saying a predecessor would like to meet him. The exchange touched on historic moments and a chain of the vice presidency, ending with a tale of a late night in the Sixth Massachusetts meeting room.
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Isoles
Durant
Brown
Jordan
Durand
Boles
Washington
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Edward I. Jones
Hinghamton
New York
Jones
Prye
Senate
Stye
Tam Jones
Binghamton
Pre
United States
Massachusetts
Fragmented Musings on Dogs and Welfare in Gaston
The passage reflects on dog ownership and welfare debates, noting fees for canine care and the evolving role of dogs in human society. It references owners’ responsibilities and the ideal of compassionate companionship versus practical burdens.
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Gaston
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Treasure
Henry C. Rowland
Kitty
Toles
Oles
Morgen
Farnoua
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