The Pleasure. Crew. Are. Transferred: A Pirate Tale
A Portuguese abandoned ship is boarded by Crystal and Pope aboard the brig Gypsy. They seize cargo and discover a dead child with a silver crucifix, sparking a struggle over mercy and plunder as Pope expels Ocean’s crew and departs with the Earl’s men bound for a separate fate. Pope promises a discussion on the next day while sending the Earl to a separate fate.
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Cadiz
Crystal
Pope
Lord Fitzgibbon
Earl
Painter
West Indies
Demerara
London
John
Portugal
Maddison
Grindal
The Earl Is Forced To Sign A Bond On Board
Pope compels the Earl to draft a two thousand two hundred guineas note as payment for freedom aboard a pirate vessel. The Earl, cornered and defiant, swears on a crucifix and agrees to honor the draft once he reaches England. The narration hints at further deceit as the plan proceeds.
Flood floods Marysville area as Blue River rises sixteen feet
A cloudburst near Marysville Kansas caused the Big Blue river to rise sixteen feet in hours flooding Marysville and Blue Rapids. Fifty houses submerged, seventy five people rescued, one drowning reported, and Blue Valley Union Pacific tracks washed out cutting town off from outside lines. Water filled the bottoms ten to fifteen feet deep with farms to follow in days ahead.
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Marysville
Kan
Big Blue
Blue Valley
Blue Rapids
Weather bureau reports mixed crop conditions nationwide
The weekly crop summary for August 25 notes heavy rains in portions of the south Atlantic states while the Ohio valley and much of Texas, plus the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast districts, face drought. Early corn appears safe from frost by mid October. late corn may need frost protection later. Fall plowing advances. alfalfa third cut under way. ratings show favorable corn growth and haying progress with regional variations.
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National Weather Bureau
South Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Middle Atlantic States
Corn Belt
Nebraska
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Mississippi Valley
George A. Loveland
The
State University Weather Bureau
Fusion Is Effected In Nebraska Conventions
In Nebraska on August 23 both the Democrats at Columbus and the Populists at Grand Island named the same ticket for Supreme Judge and Regents. Judge Loomis of Fremont was chosen temporary chairman, with H. W. Risley as secretary. Mathew Myvall from Ithaca, NY spoke for Eastern Democrats. The platform endorsed the Kansas City platform, condemning the Aldrich bill and asset currency plan, urged judiciary independence, praised Judge Sullivan, and criticized state expenditures and debt. The platform was adopted without debate.
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Columbus
Grand Island
Unien
Judge Loomis of
Fremont
H. W. Risley
Bryan
Mathew Myvall
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Nebraska
Miles
Resolutions Committee
Kansas City
Aldrich
Sullivan
Woolen Mills Close Halts Work for 20,000 Boston Employees
It is estimated that more than 20,000 workers at the American Woolen Company mills in Boston will be idle next week due to the closing down of several mills. The shutdown affects a large part of the textile industry in the city as producers adjust operations.
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Woolen Mills
American. Woolen Company
Boston
Mags
Norwich
Gerald L. Parker
Cincinnati
Henry L. Parker
Edward Roath
Frank Roath
Chicago
Roath
Nebraska populists seek fusion at state convention
Delegates at the Nebraska populist convention declared for fusion and endorsed the Denver manifesto. They nominated Judge John J. Sullivan of Columbus for supreme court justice and, after a debate, nominated two regents by acclamation, Prof. William A. Jones of Hastings and Dr. E. O. Weber of Valparaiso, while stating national issues are not involved in the campaign.
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Nebraska
Denver
John J. Sullivan
Columbus
Supreme Court
William A. Jones
Hastings
E. O. Weber
Valparaiso
Reliance Triumphs in Second America's Cup Race
The Reliance won the August 25 race over a triangular ten mile leg amid hazy conditions. The American defender led from the start as Captain Barr edged Captain Wringe of Shamrock, despite early American windsward advantage and later cheers from the crowd. Experts labeled Shamrock's handling amateurish.
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Reliance
Barr
Captain Wringe
Shamrock
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W. Clark Russell
P. F. Collier
Thundagt
Jonathan
Captain Pope
England
Jas
Bender
Kas
Union
Pacific
National Weather
Democrats
Supreme Court Justice
J. J. Sullivan
University Regents
W. A. Jones
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