No Man's Land Secrecy Forces Coast Toward Island Mystery
Coast, a New York youth, aids Appleyard after a violent pursuit and near collision at sea. They escape in the Echo and steer toward the mysterious No Man's Land as Coast vows to uncover the truth and rescue Katherine Thaxter while secret service ties loom behind the island's hidden gang.
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Garrett Coast
New York City
Douglas Blackstock
Blackstock
Katharine Thaxter
Coast
Dundas
van Tuyl
Katheringe Thaxter
Appleyard
No Man's Land
Katherine Thaxter
Black
Giz
The
Echo
Secret Service
No -Man’s Land
Katherine
Island Rescue Tense Meeting on No Man's Land
Coast and Appleyard struggle to guide the grounded Echo through Pasque shoals to a perilous shelter. They fear Blackstock’s distrust and wireless escape by sea as a tense confrontation looms with Blackstock awaiting in the distant shelter of the island.
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Appleyard
iPasque
Walter
Gay Head
Nobska
Chp
Coast
Pasque
Naushon
Robinson's Hole
Nashawena
Cririme
Houman
Applegate
Katherine
Blackstock
Pardon For Innocent Man Oscar Krueger Declared
Oscar Krueger a New York decorator freed by President Taft after thirteen months in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary. He protested innocence amid an accusation of using the mails for improper purposes, aided by his wife and sister and an inquiry by the Department of Justice. He cites Anthony Comstock’s role in his conviction.
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New York
Taft
Atlanta
Oscar Krueger
East 125Th Street
Krueger
Anthony Comstock
Society of the Suppression of Vice
Mr. Krueger
Tod
Mr. Comstock
Thea Street
Bowery Sayings Bank
Department of Justice
Washington
Economic concerns of immigration woes voiced by Judge and Eben
In a dialogue excerpt, Uncle Eben argues that poor immigration quality hurts native Americans while Eben notes seasonal workers and travelers flood his town. He cites spring drummers, summer boarders, fall surveyors, and winter actors as factors diminishing chances for locally born residents with local girls.
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Eben
Heat for Ancient Rome at Great Chesters Unveils Roman Comfort
London reports the discovery of Roman remains at Great Chesters on the Tyne show an advanced heating system. A hypocaust heated walls and floors with even warmth, unlike Britain’s open-fire homes. The site, tied to Hadrian’s wall, dates heat to pre-Augustan times and mainly used in public baths.
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London
Great Chesters
Tyne
Chesters
Britain
Scotiland
Augustus
B. C
Fortune Spent to Sell West of Union Pacific Exhibit
The Chicago Land Show funded a $20,000 display by the Union and Southern Pacific railroads. Two moving picture palaces in the Coliseum showcased farm life and Western scenes to about 155,000 visitors over 22 days, with 506 lectures and literature distribution guiding audiences toward migration to railroad territories.
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Chicago
Union and
Southern Pacific Railroad
Gerritt Fort
Charles Lee
Union
Southern Pacific
Coliseum
Union-Southern Pacific
Ing Picture
Constipation Remedies Promoted In A Curbside Ad
An old ad fragment promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming curing laxative and cathartic effects. It references travel and suburban life with brief dialogue lines, presenting a dated, market style near a Farper's Bazar.
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Pierce
Leap Year Proposals And Widow’s Courage Highlightals
A witty note contrasts leap year proposals with social courage. It notes that a pretty girl need not propose during leap year while a homely one hesitates, and ends by praising the widow who faces the challenge with strength.
Tiles Cured in 6 to 14 Days
Your druggist will refund money if Palu Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. It claims faster relief and emphasizes ease of use and satisfaction guaranteed within days.
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Land
Louis Joseph’. Vance
Illustrations By
Ray Walters
Louis Joseph Vance
No Man’s Land
New, Yorker
Rome
Old Roman House
Scott
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