Coast and Appleyard uncover No Man's Land intrigue
In a 1910 intrigue, Garrett Coast and Appleyard, a U S Secret Service man, plot smuggling at sea. A card party sparks a murder and a pursuit that exposes a hidden island wireless station and Katherine Thaxter's entangled marriage to Blackstock.
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Garrett Coast
New ‘York City
Douglas Blackstock
Blackstock
Katherine Thaxter
Coast
Dundas
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Ate
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Aman
Appleyard
No Man's Land
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Ile
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Devil’s Bridge
Tye
Quick
King Alfonso XIII Enjoys Simple Life in San Sebastian
A visiting writer recalls King Alfonso XIII strolling San Sebastian with no guard, sharing jokes with locals, and even helping a car trouble a moment later. The royal family’s evenings unfold without pomp, as Alfonso mingles with people and shows practical humor during his summer residence.
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Alfonso
San Sebastian
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Royal Yacht Club
Europe
Miramar
Lfe
Alabarderos
Corniche
Foreign Secretary Upheld In Anglo German Talks
London reports indicate Sir Edward Grey would resign if not supported in Anglo German negotiations. The crisis passed as Grey’s stance was approved in parliament. Irish nationalists wait for 1912, dubbed Ireland’s year, while John Redmond travels England preaching home rule.
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Edward Grey
London
Great Britain
Edward
House of Commons
William O’brien
Ireland
John Redmond
England
Redmond
Scotland
Lewis Harcourt
Midlands
Pool Ball In His Mouth Injury in Philadelphia Youth
Robert Wilson a youth at 1330 North Fight Street bet with companions that he could fit a pool ball in his mouth. He swallowed the ball but lost several teeth after physicians at the Children’s Homeopathic Hospital spent two hours removing it with forceps. He walked to the hospital with friends and was told to try to expel it with his tongue, a failed effort that left five front teeth sacrificed.
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Philadelphia
Robert Wilson
North
Fighth Street
Children’s Homeopathic Hospital
Wilson
Curecanti Needle A 1600 Foot Spire In Gunnison Gorge
A giant rock spire called the Curecanti needle rises 1600 feet above the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado. The canyon, hailed for natural beauty like Royal Gorge, features a roaring Gunnison River, colorful walls, and Chipeta falls cascading beside the needle. The rugged landscape offers dramatic, ever-changing views.
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Black Canyon
Gunnison
Colo
Colorado
Gunnison Canyon
Royal Gorge
Gunnison River
Chipeta
Spat yop et AR J gbmng' Rane In a village with trading stamps
In a country village known for cooperation and trading checks a little girl announces a new baby at their house The other asks where it came from and jokes about buying it at the store for dividends or trading stamps The doctor is not credited with such rewards
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Appleyard
Coast
Secret Service
Iself
Neytk
Malden’ Lane
England
Not Militant Teacup Battle Ends in Drawn Tea Fight
A playful exchange at a social function turns into a teafight rather than a quarrel with Mrs. Come up. The dialogue notes that deterioration from good to worse often outpaces improvement.
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Mrs
Surprised Doctor Illustrating Food's Effect in Racine Story
A Racine Wisconsin woman recounts stomach trouble relief after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports pain from various foods, then improved gradually eating small portions, with nerves restored and recovery ongoing. The letter, from Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan, invites inquiries.
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Racine
Wis
Postum
Postum Co
Battle
Creek
Mich
Wellville
Four Year Old Firebug Arrested in Chicago
A four year old in Chicago was arrested and charged with starting a fire in an alley. The child called the sergeant a “big story-teller” after being apprehended by a 300 pound policeman who made the pinch and released the youngster.
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Chicago
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