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The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio

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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1915

Page

2

Rescue, Robbery and a Daring Escape Aboard the Belle Julie

Kenneth Griswold robs Bayou State Security of 100000 in New Orleans then escapes aboard the Belle Julie as a deckhand. He later saves a wounded captain McGrath from drowning as Charlotte Farnham decides to warn Galbraith, sending a concealed letter of her own accord.

Kenneth Griswold Bainbridge New Orleans Andrew ‘Galbraith The Bayou State Security Charlotte Farntham Wabaska Minn Galbraith Charlotte Griswold McGrath Exhaus Godden Captain Mayfield Bayou John Wesley Gavitt Miss Farnham Memphis Tennessee Cairo Missouri Belle Julie Minnesota

The Belle Julie and a Hidden Bank Robber

Charlotte Farnham wrestles with guilt and duty after aiding a man who robbed a bank. Griswold explains his crime as a moral theft from a rich corporation, while Charlotte negotiates reversing her action by anonymously signaling his identity to authorities. The chase continues as the Belle Julie reaches Cairo and then Missouri’s rail lines unfold.

Chase and capture on riverfront returns of a hidden stash

Griswold recovers a concealed red handkerchief bundle from coffee sacks on the Belle Julie then, pursued by plainclothesmen, schemes a risky escape to the levee. He buys a cabman’s aid with cash, escapes, and hides among brick cargo as a crowd searches. He plans to use McGrath for the handcuff key to return aboard.

Griswold Bayou State Security St. Louis McGrath Mose New Orleans Dicky-Bird Chance Gavitt Texas Conte

Parrots Fail as Aeroplane Sentinels

Parrots placed in Eiffel Tower to signal approaching aircraft proved ineffective as birds could not distinguish friend from foe. Their lack of reliable sentinels halted further use and reduced expectations for avian early warning.

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