Cockney No-Toes Arctic Hero of the Narwhal
A Behring Sea whaling tale centers on a pint-sized crew member nicknamed Cockney who sacrifices for the ship. He persuades the captain to let him seek caribou after rations run low, endures frost and fatigue with Jim Hall, and returns with meat but pays a cruel price as hunger-stricken crew turn mutinous before Cockney finally perishes from frostbitten feet.
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Cockney
Alaskan
Great North
North
Antone
Behring and
Arctic
Behring Straits
McKenzie River
Herschel Island
Forecastle
Cabin One
Cap'n
Big Jim Hall
Jim Hall
Jim
Jes
Hall
Jay
Hunter
Boyle
Wil
Free wool adoption shifts tariff stance in caucus
Democratic caucus votes for free raw wool as part of the tariff bill, signaling support for President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. Underwood secures victory for free wool 190 to 42, amid warnings of revenue losses from broader tariff cuts and opposition by anti free-wool members.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
House Democrats
Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Martin Dies
Texas
Ashbrook
Ohio
White House
Alexander
Missouri
Japanese appeal to president over California land law
Reports from Washington say Japan's government remains dissatisfied with U S attitudes on the California alien land law dispute. Viscount Chinda, the Japanese ambassador, brought the issue to the president amid warnings of a possible sharp clash beyond diplomacy. Officials fear Tokyo may seek to precipitate an acute confrontation.
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Washington
United States
California
Viscount Chinda
White House
State Department
Six Entombed by Mine Blast at Denning
Six men were entombed for an hour in mine No 2 of the Western Coal and Mining company at Denning Ark when exits were cut off by an explosion of dynamite. Local rescue teams worked to reach the trapped workers as the incident prompted efforts to reopen blocked passages and secure safe egress.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Western Coal and Mining, Company
Denning
Ark
Pension for Mothers Passes House in Harrisburg
A bill to grant monthly pensions to indigent mothers cleared the Pennsylvania House after already passing the Senate, advancing to the governor for approval. The measure aims to support needy mothers with ongoing financial aid.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Resinol Ointment and Soap Promised Free Trials
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap are advertised to instantly stop itching and heal eczema rash ringworm and other skin eruptions. Free samples with directions offered from Dept. 9 K Resinol Baltimore Md. Also sale notice for Attica Bridge Co and light editorial quips tacked onto the end.
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Dept. 9-K
Resinol
Baltimore
Nothing to Fear in the Parent's Bold Approval
A dialogue reveals a young woman's concern over her fiancé's drinking and her father's reaction. The father unexpectedly shrugs off the issue declaring he does not mind if he drinks, signaling an ironic twist of approval.
Alarmed for His Mother Story
A child observes a stuffed fowl and is impressed by it. Later a rushed mother finds a new frock returned without adequate hooks and eyes. Her sister stitches the garment while the child humorously interprets the scene as planning to roast mamma.
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Harry
Mamma
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