Newfoundland Pirates Plunder Wrecked Steamer Ganes Crew Describes Loot
Captain Dykes of the wrecked Ganes testifies in Halifax about cross piracy following the loss of the Thomson Riner Garces. He describes mobs boarding, cargo theft, and scavenging schooners taking cargo as the vessel was vandalized. He cites threats of prosecution that failed to stop the plunder.
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Halifax
N. S3
Thomson Riner Garces
Straits of Belle Isle
Drhes
Newfournland Court
Ginseng Root Industry in Sullivan County Boom
The report describes over 100 men digging ginseng in Sullivan County for the Chinese market, transporting roots to ports and to China. It notes medicinal value, steady demand, and a yearly boom as workers harvest and dry roots for sale, detailing prices and cultivation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Euepean Sullivan
Chine Amd
Sullivan Coutty
Molleg
A German Scheme Unearthed On Naval Bases
Washington reports a state department finding a secret German plan to acquire naval stations at Santo Domingo and Samoa to threaten U S interests. England is accused of aiding Germany through a covert pact in Samoa while Britain maintains friendly appearances. The probe suggests Germany seeks strategic naval bases to challenge U S canal access and boost influence in the Atlantic and Pacific.
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Chisage
Washington
State Department
Atlantic
Pacific
England
Bamos
King Malletoa
Germany
Samoa
Tripla
Tite
Santo” Domingo
United Suites
Amerinas Naval
Sanco
Sante
Dorsinge
Debu
Gisbe & Hiatal
Tore Vlosere
Saaig
United States
Sloan Comes Home Amid Race Clash in England
New York Oct. 27 London cables report American jockey Ted Sloan vows to ride again after a dispute with a Jockey Club judge at Sanflowne track. Sloan claims an unfair decision favored English horses in a dead heat on Trade Pierre Lortlard’s Myakka, criticizing the single English judge and warning he may quit England for good if the issue persists. He cites US practice with multiple judges as fair.
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New York
London
Thie Wustldamyus
Ted Sloan
Ms Bruland
Bloan
Jockey Club
San Flowne Race Track
Siogn
England
Prince of the Cambridgeshire
Ast Sloan
Pierre Lortlard
Siean
Myakka
Shad
Madden
Ardenps Cult
Uets Coly
Sloan Avith
Probe of Gerry Society Opens Under State Inquisition
New York October 27 inspectors from the state charity board were ordered to examine the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children under a 1875 statute. The Gerry Society receives city funds and private contributions but has never accounted for spending, its officers claimed the business was sacred to members, while a 1535 law grants the state board powers to investigate charitable institutions.
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New York
Star Chamber
Gerry Society
New York Society For the
Justice Glegerich
City of
Bara Becine
Commotore Ithrides
T. Gerry
Jenkins
State Board of Charities
Wisin
Legal Ruling Extends State Charity Board Oversight
The court holds that the Gerry society, though privately operated, is a charitable institution for purposes of state law. Inspectors may audit its handling of funds and the care of children in its custody, including clothing lodging feeding and medical attendance, under the state board of charities.
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Seaent
Commodore Gerry
Society
Gerry Society
Tau
Board of Charite Board of Charities
Tmandanum
Gerry
Justice Tt Vmeh
State Board of Charities
Girl Strikers Halt Work at Cedar Rapids Cereal Plant
About 135 high school age workers at American Cereal Co in Cedar Rapids walk out on October 27 demanding a two cent raise per thousand packages plus other concessions. They protest deducted pay for torn wrappers and sticky packaging, and for after hours cleaning. Manager McDonald rejected their demands and offered partial concessions, but most strikers remained away. County officials consider action as sympathy strikes spread among the plant’s workers.
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Cedar Rapids
American Cereal Company
Orolock
McDonald
Ehul- Gren
Pirth
Grimm
Sancel
Drifted buoy reveals Atlantic currents and winds history
A stranded buoy drift from Vineyard Sound over two years informs hydrographic charts. From September 3 to May, it traced currents across latitudes 6 to 39 and longitudes 55 to 61, aiding study of north Atlantic waters while illustrating limitations of bottle-based current data.
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Phiedelphia
Vineyard Sound
Hydrographic Bureau
Tony
Yeasel
Haring
United States
North Atlantic
Sil Shimasters
Locauty
Bermuda
Nortinw
Cape Hatteras
Bydiers Raye
Martha's Vineyard
Gini Ranen
Riches of actress Davenport far less than assumed
New York October reports reveal that Fanny Davenport left most of her estate to husband Melbourne MacDowell after a 1892 will. The final accounting shows relatives receiving around thirty thousand in legacies while Davenport’s own wealth is valued far below estimates, with much of her property and investments diminished or nearly worthless.
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New York
Fanny Davenport
Melbourne MacDowell
Ahs
Anny Devenport
Danbury
Ree Eearawan
Miss’ Davenport
Chicago
Sams
Man seeks release from ill starred marriage license
William Eggers Jr obtained a marriage license to Caroline Voss on September 14. He now wants to return the document and be released from the agreement. They met last summer when she came to St Louis for work, he took her to his home as Mrs. Eggers, neighbors discussed an elopement, and parental blessing followed before the ceremony. After weeks together he now seeks to end the entanglement.
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St Louis
William Eggers Jr
Caroline Voss
William
Caroline
Eggeta
Hed
Fhat
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick, Permanent Relief
An advertisement urges relief from piles claiming the condition causes suffering and even death if untreated. It touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole remedy that reduces inflammation, soothes irritation, and restores healthy membranes, offering a permanent cure at a low price.
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Relief for Heart Trouble
Eighteen line testimonial heavy with claims about heart palpitations and chest oppression. It describes slow heart action, weak circulation, and general bodily decay, touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as restoring vigor, improving digestion, and purifying blood. Patient anecdotes from Danville Kentucky and Centenary Female College in Cleveland Tennessee praise relief and restored health, with a money back guarantee and free expert advice offered.
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Miles
LN. Beddow
Danville
Dr. Miles
Trerely
MHS
D. Sullins
Centenary
Female College
Cleveland
Tenn
Fife
Spencer
Haturda
Beneft
Miles Mea Ar Cor
Family Drama Over Marriage License Complications
A man used his father as attorney to handle marriage license issues while his parents try to resolve his distress over an arranged match. The son doubts his bride Caroline and questions about wits and discipline create tension as the family negotiates the path forward. Caroline leaves home, mother uncertain when she will return.
Rich English swindle mirrors bold gold brick scam
New York news recounts Algernon Wood a wealthy Englishman nearly losing $10 000 to a daring gold brick swindle dubbed the cleverest by the con artists. Cadigan devised romantic letters and fake mining prospects to lure a deceased baron’s heir into sending funds, while McCluskey and others intervene to halt the scheme and arrest suspects. Wood’s inquiry follows as investigators trace letters from Astoria Oregon to Colorado Springs and Niagara Falls, with alleged mining ventures still under mystery.
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New York
Algernon Wood
Cop Cadigan
United States
Caumin McCluskey
Petadigan
Cadigan
Englichman
Con
Britlshmen
Risten
McCluskey
Alexander Wood
Trass
Ak No
Ragion Road
Belvinere
Astoria
Oregon
TF Minus
British Columbia
Msarrasta
Walla
London Bank
Bat Tornay
France
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Col
Rowariy
Bert Columbia
Vhcum
Reginald Hat
Nearin
J.erhon Woo
Windsor Hotel
Nisgars
Ward Martin
Woot
Niagara Falls
Temperones Hotel
Edward Martin
Ala
Te Mines
Reginald Baise
Umbria
Fragmentary police report on a jewel bar case and suspects
A scrambled crime note reports a jewel bar transfer and a planned Saturday payment. Detectives Wood and Files consult a lawyer, revealing a tale behind a bar of gwid and a suspect named Edward Martin. Police headquarters hold him for questioning.
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Edward Martin
Con Cadigan
Police Headquar
Beer christening debate for Milwaukee battleship ceremony
In Milwaukee in October 77 a local firm proposes to christen a battleship with beer instead of wine or champagne. They offer a lavish silver stopper and a gold-plated bottle topper, plus a plate engraving of Wisconsin and a portrait of Miss Stephens as the sponsor. The plan hinges on official approval and a potential name change to wine if required by authorities.
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Milwaukee
Coinien
Wisconsin
Misa Sinphenssn
Gipsy Queen Remedy Ad Promises Rheumatism Cure
An old ad claims Bneumatiem cures rheumatism and offers a money back guarantee. It promotes Gipsy Queen cream like a rich, restoring tonic and notes availability from Swift Mollday Drug Co and Otto Kuehne & Co. The copy mentions 10 cent cigars and names Geo Burghart's Aurore.
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Bowie Ty Swift
Mollday Drug Co
W. H. Wilson, and Drug Co
Otto Kuehne & Co
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