The Two Captains Chapter X1 Nearing New York
On deck after a morning repast Lord Fitzgibbon remains in danger as a sail is spotted ahead. Captain Pope orders maneuvers to intercept, preparing to capture the bellied brigantine Catesby of Sunderland. The Gypsy and Hart observe as a yellow skipper steers toward New York.
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Lord Fitzgibbon
Grindal
Pope
Gering
Atlantic
Catesby
Sunderland
Sqman
GaptakPore
New York
Fitzgibbons
The Gypsy Chase on the Pope Vantage Point
The pirate brig Gypsy sails off as Pope and Crystal trail a pursuing schooner. Aboard, vigilance holds as the crew shifts sails and hoists distress to mislead the chase, while Grindal suspects the chasing schooner may fly their own flag.
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Pope
Crystal
Ilka
Papa
Grindal
Pirates Duel On Dover Bay Aboard Gypsy and Julia Morton
In a dramatic sea encounter Pope and Crystal steer the brig Gypsy toward the pirate schooner Julia Morton after a black flag signals, friendly boasts and a tense boarding plan unfold. Captain Bland of the Julia Morton meets Pope, revealing their London and Cadiz cruises, as the scene blends pirate bravado with uneasy alliance and a relic treasure trove note. The tale also recounts the treasure trove law, detailing a Colchester silver penny find and its impact on markets and legal penalties for hidden treasure.
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Julia Morton
Gypsy
Pope
Crystal
London
Liverpool
Cadiz
John
Bland
Tom
William
Pepe
Canis
National Treasury
Colchester
Crown
British Museum
England
France
Germany
Spain
Denmark
Food for Infants in New York Nursery Hospital
Over four months in the Nursery and Child's Hospital New York all infants over seven months were fed a stronger mash of stale bread softened in boiled water poured off, then milk added and boiled briefly. Start with one teaspoon daily, increasing to one to three ounces after ten days, given between meals in small portions, with discontinuation if words or digestion worsen.
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Child's Hospital
New York
Woman sues Platt for damages over marriage breach
Mae C. Wood, a Washington post office clerk, filed a $26,000 breach of promise suit against New York Senator Thomas A. Platt in New York. She arrived with counsel after letters and trousseau plans, seeking settlement and noting efforts to hush the matter amid the engagement to Mrs. Lillian T. Janeway.
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New York
Mae C. Wood
Post Office Department
Washington
United States
Thomas A. Platt
Thomas C. Platt
Lillian T. Janeway
Gaenstor
Europe
Miss Wood
Trousseau
Empire State
Janeway
Foxy Senator Weds
New York Oct. 16 Announcement was made that United States Senator Thomas Platt and Mrs. Lillian Janeway wed at the Holland House on Sunday. The ceremony was private to avoid public attention. The couple will leave for a short trip this evening.
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New York
United States
Thomas ©. Platt
Lillian ‘T. Junaway
HolJland House
Burrell
Senator Platt Stops Suit in Settlement
Miss Mae Woods had threatened a suit against Senator Thomas C. Platt. A New York telegram said the case was settled out of court. Reported settlement was about $45,000 in cash. Platt and Woods’ lawyers were involved in a two hour meeting at his hotel. The principals insisted friendship remains despite the dispute.
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Omaha
Neb
Senator Platt
Platt
Miss Woods
Americans Get Verdict From Alaska Boundary Tribunal
London reports the Alaska boundary tribunal nearly concedes the American case, the Morning Advertiser claims. It notes Canada would react with consternation, praising Clifford Sitten's preparation and detailing impacts with a map for readers. An Iowa man, P. H. Kanseen, 35, a justice of the peace, was murdered in Chicago during centennial celebrations after traveling from New Hampton to sell property in South Dakota.
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London
Alaska Boundary Tribunal
Canada
Clifford Sitton
Iowa
Chicago
P. HH. Konseen
New Hampton
Kanseen
South Dakota
Jury Frees Tillman in Carolina case
J. H. Tillman is acquitted by a Carolina jury after a twenty hour deliberation in Lexington D C. Demonstrations followed as the court admonished spectators. The concealed weapons indictment was ignored. Tillman expressed gratitude, regret for Gongalo’s death, and said he sought a venue change to obtain an impartial trial.
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Lexington
D. C
J. H. Tillman
James H. Tillman
Associated Press
Gongaalos
Richland
Russia Displays Strength Through Port Arthur Maneuvers
Port Arthur Oct. 15. A viceroy led review of 76,000 troops marked last week’s war game as an object lesson. Russia declares its force in Manchuria stronger than Japan’s, with two battleships and two cruisers en route. Officials deny evacuation plans while Siberian governors discuss new territorial divisions beyond the Amur.
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Port Arthur
Admiral Alexieff
Pekin
Russia
Manchuria
Associated Press
Talien-Wan Bay
Ita
Japan
Ruassia
Rival for steel trust to push Clairton plans
Crucible Steel announces it will finance and build to rival United States Steel in Clairton. With ore lands, coking plants, and mines owned, Crucible plans finishing facilities to make one of the nation’s most modern works. President Frank B. Smith says dividends on preferred stock may be suspended if needed.
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Crucible Steel Company
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Clairley Steel Company
Crucible Company
Combine
Allt
Clairton
Frank B. Smith
Clairton Steel Company
Mutiny on pirate boat near Manila ends in loss and capture
The crew of a boat carrying Johnston and Herman mutinies near Cagayan island. Johnston is killed, Herman and a constable wounded, two crew jump overboard. The boat returns to Negros, guns and money sent to police, boat abandoned near Nabalva Bayouan. Police later seize the vessel, recover guns and some money, Johnston’s body found aboard.
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Manila
Johnston
Herman
Guibal
Cagayan Island
Negros
Nabalva
Bayouan
Central American War Fears Rise in Declaring Nations
Reports from Central America say Nicaragua and Guatemala move toward war with Salvador and Honduras as 10000 Guatemalan troops march to the Salvadoran frontier near Santa Ana. In Boston, 360 Chinese detainees face possible deportation for lack of registration certificates.
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Panama
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Central America
Zelaya
Harronda
Cabrera
Santa Ana
San Salvador
Revalado
Acajusta
la Union
Boston
Act of Congress
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P. Futtier
Senator
Postoffice
Mae Woods
Chicago Record-Herald
Carolina
Tillman
Gonzales
Steel Trust
Dora Kann
Charley Kann
Brooklyn
Browning
Montana
Blackfoot Reservation
Jack Willams
Williams
United States Grand Jury
Constabulary
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