The Ocean King Clash and a Convoy to New York
In a dramatic chase the nameless warship pursued a rival and fired on a cruiser while American ships closed in. The crew, led by Paolo and Dan, prepare a plan as fear and mutiny grow aboard the Black Anchor voyage toward New York.
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Ginasa
Anne
Mary
Paolo
Mars
Roderick
Ocean King
Pare Leying
Halle
Ahip
New York
Belle
Dan
Mark
Padle
Giant triple steam whistle stirs East St. Louis crowds
The East St. Louis and Suburban Electric Railway installs a three-voice whistle at its Belt power house. The six foot main unit with two side chimes can blast ten miles and, with wind, reach twenty miles. It is synchronized with a government time signal and draws attention from residents across the Missouri River.
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East St. Louis
Whistle Trust
East St. Louie
East
Babsanne
St. Louis
Washington
Enat
Louis Giasncea
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
World Notes and Global Observations From A Distant Era
A compilation of world facts covering wartime costs and currency, Russia’s women’s status under parental control, England’s empire, London’s growth, Bordeaux harbor visits, German rifle trials, English barmaid laws, Venetian canal boat rise, and gondolier concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Greater
Bordeaux
Germany
Burmah
Lancet
Bridge Levee Note Confusing Verse Exchange
Mrs Jenee asks about a midnight poem while Mrs Dasher notes the poet knew his subject. The Washington Star reports the remark suggesting the bridge will rise up to midnight and beyond if a loss occurs.
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Bridge
Mrs. Jenee
Mra. Dasher
Washington
Star
Fragmented dialogue from an old letter or note
A garbled exchange mentions Gussie Gunn and Reggy Sapp with a remark about a janitor denying access to children in an apartment building. The text is largely unintelligible and contains stray phrases.
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Gussie Gunn
George
Avenue of Bocage and Fundraising Gambit
Rival committees in Philadelphia consider donations to sway outcomes. A capitalist weighs giving $5,000 to each side then contemplates $10,000 to influence purchases and reset the balance. Source notes Ledger intent and speculation.
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Philadelphis Ledger
Fragmentary love confession in neon night exchange
The scene captures two lovers in a dim, breezy setting as a hammock sways under a night sky. Wistful dialogue hints at impermanence and longing, ending with quiet cricket sounds and fading neon ambiance.
Bathtub Surprise in Georgia Hotel Tale
A traveler in a Georgia hotel asks an attendant about provided tubs. The attendant answers yes with a phrase about nice tubs, then presents a coffin with silver fittings as a joke. The exchange reveals a misunderstanding centered on a bathtub and undertaker imagery.
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Georgia
Downdertaki
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Wea
Paris
Captain Black
Heart
Earth
Japan
Russia
Earl
Ayer
Grrap
Yonaee
Ieee Wes
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Ietaes Ea i
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Hasan
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