Admiral's rise on ship sparks sea captain tale
A chaotic voyage on the California ends with Morley Roberts style awakening aboard the ship. The admiral, initially rough on his mates, is promoted after a dramatic deck fight and proves a capable leader, earning respect from Simpson, Wiggins, Knight, and the crew as they restore order and prepare for northward passage.
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Morley Roberts
California
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Calierata
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Elias
Mr. Sitepson
Richerd Dann
Gay
Knbght
Exopa Siapcon and
Wiggins
Knight
Nenad Mo Simpson
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Knish
Disiphar
Koight
Loth
Tock
Simpann
Nimax
Strand
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Blaker
Mirai
Richard Dunn
New York
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Bill
Sempson
Rinker
Sir Richard
Ann March Hare
Wiggina
Mr Wigginas
Simopson
Blaxer
Wigaia
Cape Hornet
Dickey Dunn
Mr. Blaker
Waal
Ian
Pound
Shanghai Smith
Venezuelan Revolt Seizes Volunteers For Matos Expedition
Jan 3 Fort de France reports Gen Matos rallying Venezuelans to arms aboard the British steamer Libertador, carrying 300 volunteers and leaders including Senor Matos and generals. A manifesto calls for removing a corrupt magistrate, restoring peace, and reasserting Venezuela’s rights amid tense relations with Colombia and foreign powers. The vessel carries armor and war material as plans to land on the Venezuelan coast unfold.
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Martinique
Haytien
Righ
Libertador
Venezucian
Senor Matos
Gen. Matos
Venesuela
Livertador
Venezuela
Colombia
M. A. Matos
Panrigh
Martineque
Castine Anims de Mandelh
Vetreznea
Trindad
Crraena
Panama Canal Sale Pressure Shifts US Stockholder Views
Paris January 3 promoters grow despondent as Panama Canal stockholders push to dispose of rights. Experts cite the United States offer as the likely salvage, arguing Washington may buy for about 40 000 000 dollars while others urge prompt acceptance to avert ruin. M Leroy-BeauHien and M Brian Varilla headline a chorus urging a rapid, quiet sale amid mounting political and economic tension across European and American observers.
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Youages
Paris
United States
Panama Canal
Louisiana Purchase
M. Leroy-Beau- Hien
Panama
Nicarmgne
Washington
M. Brian Varilla
Panama Company
United State
Labor and prison contract debate set for next legislature
Governor Yates, penal institution officials, and state federation leaders met on convict labor contracts or new terms. They agreed no action now due to current appropriations and referred the matter to the upcoming legislature. The federation urged fresh contracts prior to the session.
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Leber
Firhnole
Yates
Jalor
Wnde
Newt
Federation of Labor
Pew
Ands
Impra
Givens
Silver wing gains at Indiana Democratic convention
In Indiana, district conventions electing state central committee members show free silver advocates winning most districts while conservatives secure some seats. Joseph T. Fanning is expected as district chair and may become state chair. candidates S. B. Steming and U. S. Jackson seek the top post amid a split between gold and silver factions. Former Mayor Taggart retires from the state committee.
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Joseph T. Fanning
State Central Committee
S. B. Steming
Fort Wayne
U. S. Jackson
Greenfield
Fleming
Jackson
Taggart
Indianapolis
National Democratic Committee
Inliana
Poor Girls' Summer Retreat Affects Oregon Farmstead
A farm near Oregon purchased by Col. Frank O. Lowden, son of the late George Pullman, is to become a summer home for Chicago's poor girls. Mrs. Lowden plans buildings and a trained staff to care for many waifs during summer, continuing the town's earlier two week outings for Chicago youths with strong civic support and hospitality.
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Edge M. Pullman
Bammer
Oregon
Frank O. Larwden
Stevens Place
Chicago
Rock River
Lowden
George NM. Pullman
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