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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1917

Page

6

Indian Chief Aboard Castaways In Seaborne Drama

A yacht party led by Girard Carrington encounters a lone castaway woman named Vera and a wealthy critic, Robert Hollis. After a collision sinks the vessel Hollis takes command to discipline McCann, threatening punishment over a mutinous theft and asserting control of the small boat as the castaways struggle toward safety.

Robert Hollis Girard Carrington Hollis Vera Carrington McCann

We Light a Tramp Ship Rescue on the Indian Chief

Hollis and Vera survive a night at sea in a drift boat with McCann after their yacht sinks. They sight a damaged freighter, the Indian Chief, which agrees to take them aboard with a wary crew led by Captain Masters.

Mme Miss Vera McCann Nine Joe Fergus McCann New York Vera Indy Mr. Hollis Philadelphia Simms Trohis Gideon Masters

Hollis and Vera Face Courage Test Revealed

Hollis and Vera endure a tough trial as a final decision is made by the girl in a moment that earns the full admiration of her protectors. The scene ends with a note that the outcome is to be continued.

Hollis Vera

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