The Two Captains and a London Piracy Plot
In a foggy Mitre tavern London a merchant captain Pope contemplates piracy with Captain Crystal and Jenkinson. They chase a brig named Gy, view a condemned vessel, and discuss funds, a six hundred pound price, and a daring plan to seize a ship on the Thames amid grim talk of treachery and ruin.
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Pope
Crystal
London
Mitre
Jenkinson
Merchant ‘Service
Captain Pope
Jackman
Thames
Captain Crystal
Staunton
Thamea
Dorothy
Arethusa
Poverty Drives Captain Pope to Crime and Plan
Captain Pope returns to a grim lodging with Crystal after failed seafaring. He laments lack of ships and wealth while Crystal weighs his own moral decline. Pope unveils a plan to rob a church and profit for both, hinting at a dangerous highway crime as they discuss over a meal.
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Crystal
Pope
Piracy Schemes in Camperdown Pub Confrontation
Captain Pope and Crystal hatch a daring plan in a Camperdown public house scene. Pope boasts of swift schooners and coppered hulls while Crystal laments poverty. Pope reveals he has eighty pounds and a gold watch to fund a forthcoming scheme, signaling a bold escape plan.
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Camperdown
Crystal
Captain Pope
Pope
Tolk
The Fear of Laughter and Its Political Power
A critique from Atlantic on the rising power of satire and jokes in public life. The piece argues humor shapes opinions, mocks heroes, and influences leaders, questioning whether society should demand higher quality humor to avoid societal dyspepsia. It notes a clergy use of satire to engage crowds and warns of satire’s growing tyranny over the pen.
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Atlantic
Reed and Reed: a wheelwright cure for head trouble
The Boston Post reports a humorous exchange between Senator William A. Peffer of Kansas and Reed the Joker. Peffer complains of a headache and Reed quips that a wheelwright may be needed. The remark illustrates the pair’s sharp wit in political banter.
In the Circus Jumbo and the Hippo Exchange Jests
In a crowded circus scene Jumbo mocks Mr. Monkey with a quip about hippo speech. The Camel asks what, and Jumbo recalls the hippo declaring the monkey had too much mouth after a lengthy talk.
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Jumbo
Misa Hippo
Monkey
Camel
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines 2003
Des Moines reports President Stickney of Great Western plans a gala one thousand mile ticket at two cents per mile to be used unrestricted after completion of new Town lines. The move could push two cent rates across Iowa. Attending the Des Moines army post dedication will be Lt Gen Young and Adjutant General Corbin with possible Gen Bates and Gen Chaffee. Also noted are cavalry units from the Philippines bound for Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Stickney
Great Western
Iowa
Young
United States’ Army
Corbin
Bates
Missouri
the Lakes
Chaffee
Congressman Full
Root
Europe
Philippines
Pacific Coast
War Department
Hull
Man Is Acquitted In Meade Murder Case
Bert Sheppard, the young Oskaloosa man charged with the West Liberty killing of Arthur Meade, was acquitted at a Muscatine preliminary hearing. Tom Clay, a negro linked to the arrest, was ordered to leave Muscatine. Clay had pointed to Sheppard as the suspect and claimed more evidence, but testimony showed Sheppard matched none of the man seen by Officer Mac Burnett. Clay, once involved in Saloonkeeper cases, led officials to suspect Sheppard.
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Arthur Meade
Muscatine
Bert Sheppard
Oskaloosa
West Liberty
Tom Clay
Bert Jordan
Towa City
Sheppard
Iowa City
Mac Burnett
Clay
Johnson County
Hoffer
Ingham
Sweart
New Grand Chief a Veteran Des Moines Aug 13
W S Stone, engineer elected grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, is a Biden resident born February 1 1861 near Ainsworth. He married Mary I Newall of Agency October 15 1884. they have no children. Stone joined Rock Island in 1882 as fireman, promoted to engineer after two years, and since May has led the general board's adjustment efforts. Salary for the new post is $5 000 a year.
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Des Moines
W. S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Biden
Rock Island
Ainsworth
Western College
Rock Island Company
Mary I. Newall
Agency
Stone
Rock Island Road
Burglary at Eldon Steals Fifty Suits and Goods
Eldon August 14 The store of Charles Bierce was burglarized gaining entry through a cellar window. About fifty suits of clothes twenty five pairs of trousers three belts of dress goods patterns and several pairs of shoes were missing. A wagon was likely used for the loot and sheriff Cremer suspects traveling campers.
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Eldon
Chas
Bierce
Cremer
Fire Devastates a Village in Blue Grass Iowa
Davenport reports Blue Grass is ravaged by a large fire destroying the town hall opera house wagon shop barber shop and several residences and barns in the Iowa community twelve miles from Davenport on August 14.
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Davenport
Blue Grass
Iowa
Inspectors OK 59 Million Ive Animals at Low Cost
Government inspectors approved 59,168,649 Ive animals last year at a cost just over one cent per animal.
Merrill Grain Company Suspends in Omaha
Merrill commission company a grain and stock brokerage firm with branches in several towns has suspended operations in Omaha. Head Ray C Merrill was ill for a week and forced the shutdown. No public statement of affairs was issued. a door card read Closed.
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Merrill Grain Company
Omaha
Neb
Merrill Commission Company
Towa
Nebraska
Ray C. Merrill
Merrill
Czar Demands Turkish Blood After Monastir Murder
In Moscow and St. Petersburg officials press for full satisfaction from Turkey. Russian demands punish the murderer Halim and all officers responsible, with exemplary penalties and removal of Monastir officials. The Monastir consul Rostkoski was shot as he rode in a carriage. the gendarme fired multiple shots wounding the consul, the driver, and the coachman. The episode fuels intense indignation and a call for decisive Turkish accountability.
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Monastir
M. Rostkoski
Macedonia
Foreign Office
Contantinople
Perid Pasha
Halim
Thase
Count Lamsdorff
St. Petersburg
Effect of Murder Feared Over Ottoman Crises
Constantinople reports intensifying concern over the murder of the Russian consul Rostkovski as insurrection in Macedonia grows. Rebels in Krushevo, near Monastir, have killed soldiers, burned government buildings, and raised red banners. Turkish officials report Bulgarian frontier incursions, while Monastir’s wall is dismissed and Hussein Hilmi Pasha named successor. Local plans include new hotels and pumping stations as regional unrest increases.
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Constantinople
M. R T
Macedonia
Monastir
Adastir
Krushevo
Bulgaria
Hussein Hilmi Pasha
Yemen
Arabia
M. Rostkowski
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Weasley Greene
Horticultural Society
Greene
Westminster Presbyterian
Albia
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Cedar Rapids
Paper Mill & Filler Company
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