Smith Captures the Greyhound In Night Raid
Smith stages a stealth takeover of the Greyhound after slipping aboard and incapacitating the guard. He subdues Major Jones and binds him, confronts a watchful crew, frees prisoners, and orders the ship secured and crew moved below deck. The privateer is now under Smith's control as engineers and remaining men rally to his command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Greyhound
Ellen
Major Jones
Rand
Jack
St. Lawrences
Captain Smith
Cap'n Smith
Gantlin
Mr. Brown
Mr. Robinson
Bob Gantlin
Robinson
Brown
Wifteen
Rescue plan as Greyhound raid unfolds at harbor
Captain Smith orders a ten man detachments to board the Greyhound from the Ellen and secure the ship while engineer Clef works to raise steam for an imminent departure. A wounded man is carried to shore as guards position on deck awaiting any wharf movements. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Smith
Spardeck
Martin
Greyhound
Ellen
Clef
Gantlin
Mr. Cleft
Ayay
Aeroplane claims no engine in flight from Bangor inventor
An article from the New York Times reports Alexander V. Wilson of Bangor Maine building a motorless aeroplane. He claims flights of seven miles and 700 feet height using movable wing surfaces controlled by the operator. Wilson seeks naval specifications for government testing and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander V. Wilson
Bangor
Maine
Mr. Wilson
Eagle Lake
Bar Harbor
United States
Wilson
Discount Brings Cash Fast at Quarter of One Percent
A sales manager recalls a Chicago railroad customer who consistently paid within the ten day term after a cash discount of 0.25 percent was offered. The prompt payments improved as the customer began sending checks before the tenth day, with regularity and early remittance becoming standard practice. The manager notes the tactic avoided offering larger discounts and preserved profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailroad
Chicago
First national asylum opened in York England 1796
In 1796 William Tuke a Quaker opened the first national asylum for the insane in York England. The Yonkers Statesman quotes a dentist remark about silencing talker as a humorous aside.
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William Tuke
York
England
Quips and Snaps From Early 20th Century Panels
A collage of brief quotations and cartoon captions from newspapers and magazines. Snappy lines cover gossip age jokes, stage mishaps, dating quips, and political playroom chatter reflecting daily newspaper humor. Strong figures and outlets include Gossip, Brooklyn Eagle, Puck, Atlanta Constitution, Washington Herald, Newark Evening News, and Chicago Tribune.
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Cyrus Townsend Brady
J. B. Lirrincorr Company
Jones
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Land of the Wind
Pearl
Holland
Ruby
Victoria
Philadelphia
North American
Belle
Messenger Boy
Brooklyn Eagle
New Orleans Picayune
Helen
Myrtle
Puck
Atlanta Constitution
Washington Herald
Puffy
Newark Evening News
Detroit
Fliegende Blachter
Criticus
DeRauber
Simes Daily News
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Chugwater
Josiah
Shamrock Circle
W.C. W. Rese Ular
Smith's Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia Bennett
Guardian
Steets Loaf Camp No
W.nee
Roberts
E. Schneider
A. F
A. M
C. Giles
W. F. Hendricks
R. W. Lundy
Myrtle Point Lodge
C.C. F
Sago Ires
L. H. Pearce
Tary ‘Noble
A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
E. A. Dodge
U. S
Perper
Coquille River Electric Co
Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
W. R. Panter
Coquille City
A.m
Rives
Dispatch
D. White, Masten
Bandon
Reason
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