Cape Cod wedding caper on icy river race and a joke
The narrators join Ebenezer Dillaway’s wedding at Dillameuth on the Hudson with Cap’n Jonadab Wisot and Admiral Wingate. They travel by iceboat to the event, race rivals Archie and crew, survive a dramatic jib and capsize near Dillaway’s shore, and reveal a playful deception about a Wall Street broker’s trouble. The day ends with laughter, pride in the groom, and plans for the next trip.
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Jopadab
Jonadab
Caplin
Carbain
Murat
Geox
Alila Wingate
Humiph
Cape
Nelle
Meter Theodosius Brown
Dillameud House
Caxhinero
Hudson
Peto
Fianmighy
Wellmouth Port
Jonndap
Cap
Cashmere-on-the-Hudson
Dillamerth
Jomndab
Orbam
Duda
Peter Brown
Mbenezer
Gidley
Ebenezer
Peter
S. Brown
Jonitab
Giraaby
Phil
Davia
Krheneger
Cittesby
PDE
Cape Cod
Joanadab Buttus
Ruth
Cap'n Catesby
Stuart
Orham
Weil
Joe
Joundab
Baer
Jeast
Jourdab
Booker
Bie
Archie
Solanu
Len
Jonadab Wisot
Barzhia Wingate
Orht
Paulo
Catebby Stuart
Tim
Ginger
Arctile Ilke
Dilaway
Jonidah
Widakers
New York
Ishonezer
Phi
Liltlaway
Guy
Didaway
Indy
Jonndal
Marm Granby
Arche
Jove
Jonndab
Dillaway
Howe
Countess Did Not Settle as Philadelphia Suit Looms
Mrs William Ernest files a detailed bill of $10000 for services in Count Santa Eulalias courtship of the Countess Santa Eulalia formerly Mrs John B Stetson widow of a Chicago millionaire The itemized list includes writing love letters proposing assisting to gain titles schooling in conversation and society and money advanced for attending royal events The countess denies a settlement and says the case may proceed in Philadelphia if not settled soon.
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Alding Eulatla
Chicago
William Ernest
Santa Eulala
Santa Eulalia
John B. Stetson
Brovat
Philadelphia
Ac- Hedeou
Neblnte
Alfonso
Striking Bethlehem Machinists Face Slowdown in Steel Mill Crisis
Bethlehem Pa February reports a first rise strike in 25 years as 1100 machinists walk out in two shops and 1800 more workmen blocked entrances. Police faced clashes when an officer fired after a striker clubbing incident while 800 machinists marched toward a larger work area.
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Bethlehem
Charlea M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steel Company
Selowab
Offikers
Colored Girl Wins Gold Medal in Hoboken Entrance Exam
Stella Gibb a fourteen year old girl won the gold medal offered by Secretary Willam A Kerr of the Hoboken board of education for the highest percentage at the midwinter examinations for Hoboken high school admission. She had a general average of 9917 percent in six subjects with 152 competitors.
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Jersey City
N. J
Stella ‘Gibb
Willam A. Kerr
Hoboken Board of Education
Hoboken High School
Senate confirms James F. Curtis as assistant secretary
Massachusetts figure James F. Curtis is confirmed by the Senate to serve as assistant secretary in the Treasury in Washington. The confirmation marks a key appointments move at the U S Treasury with Curtis assigned to duties in the nation’s capital.
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Treasury
Washington
James F. Curtis
Massachusetts
Senate
Orton Tine
Meat Probe Details of $18 Million Loan to Packing Firm
Feb 5 Chicago report notes a New York packing plant sale to Chicago packers and a bank, yielding $16 million for National Packing Co. grand jury to probe how Chicago packers came to control the company. Witnesses from Kh, Li & Co. New York to be subpoenaed as inquiry begins.
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Oryahine Tonal Packing, Co
Chicago
New York
Cage
National
Chicago Packers
The
National Packing Company
Federal Grand 4
Federal
Kh, Li & Co
Accordir Teport
Lamp Wipes Out Family in Explosive Tragedy
In Pittsburgh the Paole family home in Walls suburb was wrecked when a kerosene lamp exploded. Andrew Paole, his wife, and their four day old infant were injured as flames engulfed the rooms. The mother perished trying to rescue the child while the father, bedridden with typhoid fever, was unable to help.
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Marietta
Earl
Harry B. Han
Pittspurg
Andrew
Paole
Walls
Padle
Chile
Paolo
Brand New Face Planned For Severely Injured Man
St Louis February 5 A man named Thom Herbert who was badly injured in a wagon accident will undergo major facial reconstruction at City hospital. About thirty three facial fractures required surgeons to remodel and restructure bone and tissue to restore symmetry and appearance.
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St. Louis
Thom Herbert
City Hospital
Steamship Kentucky Sinks. Alamo Rescues 75 Crew
Norfolk reports the steamship Kentucky was abandoned after a collision and rescued by the steamship Alamo. The Kentuck crew, about seventy five aboard, were saved as orders went out by wireless from the Norfolk navy yard. The cruiser Birmingham and battleship Louisiana were dispatched but recalled once rescue was confirmed.
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Kentucky
Norfolk
Malory Line
Norfolk Navy Yard
Kentuck
Key West
Biringham
Cape Henry
Louisiana
Virginia
Navy ‘Yard
Teatleship
Davenport’s All to Wits Cartoonist Denies Alimony Warrant
Homer Davenport, the San Diego cartoonist resting at Point Loma, says he deeded his home and large life insurance, library, and paintings to his wife after news of a New York arrest warrant for failing to pay $400 monthly alimony.
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Davenport
San Diego
Cal
Fen
York
Homer Davenport
A. @. Spalting
Point Loma
Mt Davenport
Fight forces Hartley school closure in Dover
Dover February reports a fight at Hartley school led to Gertel Kent resigning as teacher after an Italian assailant drew a knife and blackjack. Authorities closed the school to ensure safety and maintain order.
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Dover
Del
Mias Gertel Kent
Hartley
Gloomy African Pass With Mysterious Pool
A remote pool lies in the upper Kafue valley in northwestern Rhodesia surrounded by dense forest. A nearby native village guards the site with superstitions about drinking or approaching the pool, which remains deep and foreboding in the tropical forest setting.
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Kafue
Rhodesia
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Trey
Evan
Dad
Honda
Ius
Banka
Celine
Jonathaty
Juan
Eattatahi
Ray
Pan
Belle
Biu
Sara
Tie
Ted
Wwe
Shane
Jonadah
Ian
Mae
Herov
Donadale
Dilliway
Countess Santa Eulalia
Schwab
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