Escapade in Carrington Castle Sets Sail for Chase
After a house party in Carrington Castle, Ellen Carrington elopes with Lord Strathgate, pursued by Lord Carrington and Lord Seton. An American nurse Deborah Slocum aids Ellen as they flee toward Portsmouth aboard a merchant ship. Admiral Seton bets Admiral Beatty on the chase, planning to seize Ellen and Deborah as the Britannia races into the channel.
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Ellen Slocum
Lord Carington
England
Carringon Castle
Carringtons
Lady Carrington
Carda
Lord Srrathgate
Ellen
Carrington
Lord Carrington
Lady Cecily
Lord Strathgate
Strathgate
Portsmouth
Shi
Seton
Latter
Sir Charles
Britannia
Admiral Kephard Receives Seton In His Cabin
Sir Charles escorts Captain Seton to Admiral Kephard who summons him aboard for a drink and briefing. The admiral jokes about navy load and port, asks about fugitives, praises a resourceful woman, and teases Seton about his pursuit of Mistress Deborah Slocum and Lady Cecily.
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Carrington
High Seas
Deborah
Sir Charles
Seton
Beatty
Charles Seton
Sussex Light Infantry
Lsnd
Archibald Beatty
Lascelles
Charles
Deborah Slocum
Mistress Slocum
Kephard
Leutenant
John
Strathgate
Satan
Admiral
Cecily
Escape Attempt On The Flying Star Of Boston
Ellen bolds a small boat toward the Flying Star of Boston as Captain Jeremiah Tuggles and his crew pursue her. She aims to reach the merchantman despite danger, hoping the captain will stop for her with her purse. The scene ends with the ship’s name confirmed and her hopes fading as she learns another vessel sails.
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Jeremiah Tuggles
Carrington
Ellen
Deborah
Leeward
Flying Star
Boston
Eagle
Philadelphia
Frigid Arctic Temperatures Documented by Explorers
The text cites 80 degree frost in parts of Russia and Arctic expeditions. It recalls a sailor freezing his hands when entering a cabin and submerging a frozen hand in ice cold water. Dr Kane notes facial hair freezing, mustaches and beards becoming ice.
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Russia
Leopold McClintock
Removing Cinders from Eye in Simple Home Remedy
A simple remedy for removing cinders from the eye is to dip a clean can’s hair brush in water and pass it over the ball of the eye. This operation requires little skill and generally removes all dust without danger of inflammation. The guide notes this remedy is not suited for the train where a brush is unavailable.
Faults of Friends Courtesy and Truth in Relationships
A compact moral note on friendship. Do not flatter yourselves that friendship authorizes disagreeable talk. The closer the relation, the more necessary fact and courtesy become. Only in rare cases should you reveal unpleasant truths to friends. enemies often tell them.
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Oliver Wandell Holmes
About a Good Rule to Observes from a Newspaper Page
A brief reminder noting a rule to follow with a playful tone. It mentions Billikins and a personal secret, suggesting humor or local color from the page. The fragment hints at style or motto rather than a core event.
Illinois News Briefs Highlight Crime and Local Events
Harrisburg reports arrest of Cecil McKinney 18 implicating a dozen youths in thefts holds up a bank plan with St. Louis criminals. Springfield recounts two men attempting to wreck the Diamond express thwarted by towerman Andrew Land. Zeigler notes Joseph Leiter, mine owner, survived appendicitis operation in Chicago with minimal detail. Madison tells of Frank Jones seeking $4.90 from a paymaster after tracing the sum from St. Peter’s record. Chicago reports judge rules hotel licensing ordinance invalid, Centralia hosts two day retail dealer meeting, and a murder verdict for John Jerome tied to a five-cent dispute. Chisize notes injured Dore school children after runaway horse, Chicago memorials, and murder cases in progress. Champaign updates secretary election for the Illinois Housing Association.
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Harrisburg
Cecil McKinney
McKinney
John Greer
St. Louis
Frank Fink
Fink
Greer
Springfield
Illinois Central
Hast Grand Avenue
Andrew Land
Land
Zeigler
Joseph Leiter
Benedict
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
St. Peter’s
Frank Jones
Madison
American Car & Foundry Company
John A. Cross
Blake
J. J. Kelley
Centraliai
Ilinois Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association
East St. Louis
W. GC. Mangold
Anna
John Jerome
Clifford
Jerome
Austin Avenue
Ingwald T. Nysted
Ife
Humorous Exchange Between Mr Dude and Miss Sly
A quirky dialogue unfolds with Mr Dude claiming likeness to a carpet at Miss Sly s feet. She affirms the comparison, and he hints at a soon action to shake the carpet, suggesting a playful domestic moment.
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Mr. Dude
Miss Sly
Skin eruption cured by Cutiura remedies claim
Mrs R R Hitaker of Winchester Tennessee reports her two and a half year old daughter suffered a painful skin eruption on hips and legs beginning in October, grew worse with two doctors, then improved after two weeks of Cutiura Remedies. Now fourteen and reportedly free of eruptions. Boston supplier Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. credited.
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R. R. A Hitaker
Winchester
Tenn
Jack's Faux Pas in Sunday Church Scene
Maud-I notes Jack Clubberly went to church with them on Sunday. Bell-Yes the newcomer was unused to church life and asked the usher to check his hat and coat.
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Jack
Maud
Bell
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Townsend Burdy
Ray Walters
C. Chapim
Admiralty
White
Illinois
Chisize
Dore
Savin
Chicago City Railway Company
Wis
Dearborn Avenue
Wassen
W. L. Smith
Simic
Oly Woody
Woody
Milit Trust
Criminal Court
Champaign
George H. Hartwell
Huois Association of Claiy Worters
W. H. Schidt
Lombard
George J. Walters
Chatsworth
J. M. Mawer
Cunton
Elvis Seana
CA Elfornia Up Co
Abottle
Cutiura
Dodds
Dr.d.jayne
Wohler Grand Restaurant Co, Bt
Loue Ie Aise
Atey Fort Patina
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