The King of Smugglers. oe The King of Smugglers. oe
In Washington a private visitor reveals a scheme to cheat the Treasury in a million-dollar diamond smuggling case. Nick Carter pursues Luscomb the diamond merchant, tracks smuggling plans across Europe and England, and confronts Erma Dalton, a dangerous co conspirator, as he works to thwart the plot and uncover motives for vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Adv
Hiruhor
Tamus
Nicholas Carter
Chiagrris
Mick
Jacob Lusconih
New York
Europe
Nick
Llis
Roneh
Nick Secratly
Luscomb
Shia Confederstes
Listeinb
Bene Datton
England
Init & Salirete
Jim
Wick Carter
Jacot Tuscomb
Wick
Lanscomtt
Paul Durand
Paul
Nick Carter
Daver
Tascomb
Jane
Slater
Jacob
Jans Luscomb
Osnade
Norton
Carter
Luvcomb
Montreal
Magxia
Lynegath
Mick Carter
Jatin
Madsiolanca
Fenmiy
Hhat
Lamcomb
Amsterdam
Labrador
Carur
Cuskom
Wall
Etharw
Samy
Pakien
Bowie
Yan
Luscom
A Ride in a Motor Car
General Theodore Bruny of Coronado Beach California complains of prejudice against motor cars as birds crowd the roadway near the residence. He states two hundred birds pack the line of the street causing congestion and danger for riders. Wildlife behavior disrupts travel between Makom and Famshling exluyne, with birds perching and pecking near the car path throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bruny
Coronado Beach
California
Mtrich Farean
Makom
Muburbe
Mptit
Pire A
An Englishman in Japan Shops for Treasures
An English traveler describes a chaotic rickshaw ride and a nightmarish shopping spree in a Japanese city. Gorton Kingston and the narrator pursue honesty amid unfamiliar streets, entering a dense interior of a dim shop where priceless objects tempt with dizzying variety. They leave laden with trinkets as their funds dwindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobo
Omesty
Gorton
Kingston
Kobe
Fifa
Gorlon
Blue Monster
Gordon
Myus
Diskens
Hairac
Wen
Gorton Purcharat
China
Devaldon
Campaigning on rice in Japanese army rations
A fragment from a wartime account describes Japanese soldiers marching, cooking and eating rice rations in the field. It notes methods for boiling water and preparing rewcake like meals, with remarks on discipline, hygiene and patriotic demeanor.
Largest Vessel Afloat Transforms Sailings by Engine Aid
Historic great sea schooner built in America designed to carry over 8000 tons, length 400 feet, 50 wide, and 80 to 49 in depth, with seven masts. Engineers placed on deck and hull power forty-foot below for pumping, anchors, and cargo handling. A trained crew of sixteen operates engines, telephones enable captain to issue remote instructions, electric lighting powers lighthouses and crew comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammeros W. Lawrence
America
Ind
Aleem
Dynamo
Fragmented Tale and Curious Items From Old Text
A fractured dialogue with religious tone is interwoven with quirky notes on earthquakes in Japan, Chinese seafaring, colonial taxation, desert sand depth, and eccentric commodities. The era’s miscellany mentions the South African colonies, German islands, and Austria’s navy, plus odd tips for windows, handshakes with Arabs, and peculiar fashion items like walrus whiskers and toothpicks.
Romance of Finance Overshadows Late Br. Shiels Estate
The testamentary disposition of Br. Thomas Shiels property has shaken the London Stock Exchange. He left legacies of about 25 000 pounds to two recipients and another estimated from 100 000 to 150 000 pounds. Ansell now handles Shiels affairs after 25 years as his agent. Shiels expressed thanks to MP Ansell for helping him seize De Beers shares when prices fell from ten to eight pounds. Shiels died aged 86 with wealth around 2,090,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shiels
du Deern
London Stock Exchange
Gertain Trisnde
Namea
Ansell
Shiel
Shinls
Ar- Sell
de Beers
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCarter
Diawomd
Hammond
Luscomth
Baymond
Nick Jay
Almac
Dickson
Ian
Laveen
Magsie Forton
Abe
Bridget
Chick
Buscomb
Courom
Rick Carter
Campania
Walt
Iurdher
Erma Dalton
Bret Carter
London
Liverpool
Kck
Tim
Ami
No. 29
Ems Dalton
Mifon
Erme
Dalton
Rick
Jona
Dinga
Red
Aone
Rom
Japan
Howe
Presbytery
Dicmer
Bell
Ter Isle
Coconmuta
Atel Ca
Milly
Laasey
Germany
Australia
Then
South America
Goyaryrout
Weith
Wweight
Romance OF Finance
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