Vanishing Fleets Opens With War Fear and Royal Intrigue
A Washington tale of near war with Japan unfolds as Guy Hillier and Norma Roberts spark a romance while Japan seizes the Philippines. Secret missions, a mysterious gypsy, and a bold audience request anchor a web of espionage and royal drama. Admiral Bevins delivers urgent messages to England’s king amid a world on edge.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
England
Florida
Hawaii
America
Siege
Nippon
Pacific Coast
Tokio Leams
Hillier
Canada
Britain
Great Britain
Germany
Secret Service Department
Bevins
Admiralty
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A brief aphorism condemns distrustful behavior in business dealings and notes the harm of assuming others intend to cheat. The comment underscores a common moral critique of mistrustful conduct.
Pensions Advice For Soldiers Heirs From 1904 Column
A Q and A column discusses restoring an insane veteran to pension rolls and collecting unclaimed checks after death. It covers guardian actions to restore pension and widow’s eligibility limits, advising applications to the commissioner of pensions and auditor for estate payment.
The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl reviewed
Eliza Frances Andrews chronicles southern women’s wartime hardships in The War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl. The excerpt notes gallant humor amid deprivations as the author recalls corn-field peas dominating meals and makeshift dining to entertain guests.
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Confederacy
Eliza Frances Andrews
Georgia
Emily
Jack Sprat
Father
Metta
Charity
Pension bureau answers on Mechanic Fusiliers and widows
Column provides Q and A on pension status of the Fifth Regiment of Mechanic Fusiliers under the act of June 27, 1890. It states no change from Congress and that members are not pensionable under that act. Additional questions address widow’s pension timing, bounty-land warrants, and notice requirements if a pension is to be dropped.
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Baltimore
Query
Jane D. W
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Pension Bureau
New York
N. Y
Mechanic Fusiliers
Secretary of the Interior
Detroit
Mich
Pension Office
Abel K. T
Trenton
Ill
The Doctor and the Dog In Bronx Calling Mystery
A late night Bronx family medical call ends with a dog blocking entry to the doctor. The dog reacts to a man with a triangle whisker pattern and a black satchel, forcing the doctor to seek a telephone far from home. The misdirected dog leads to a long backtrack and a puzzled reply from the next door.
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Bronx
New York Press
Whale Caught in Net at Torcross Devon
A bottle-nosed whale about 20 feet long was caught in a dragnet the other day at Torcross in Devonshire England. The incident involved fishermen securing the whale and removing it from the net.
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Torcross
Devonshire
England
Theater chat sparks debate on female audience appeal
A dialogue from a Chicago Daily News play clip suggests a male character claims women are attracted to dramatic flaws in plots. The exchange centers on theatergoer preferences and storytelling appeal.
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Chicago Daily News
On the Corner Comedy bit of love at first sight
In a brief exchange Tom and Jack recount a love at first sight moment. Tom explains he spotted her at several occasions before deciding, while Jack questions why they did not marry.
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Tom
Jack
Market Roundup from New York Cleveland Buffalo and More
Financial notes show money on call ease to 14 2 per cent and sterling at 4 87 50. Grain and livestock prices vary by city with Minnesota patents $5.25 5.65 for flour and hogs around 6.00 to 6.25 in several markets. Wheat around 1.05 in Cleveland and 1.03 % cash in Toledo. Cattle and sheep ranges differ by market, with calves up to 9.50 in Cleveland and lambs near 7.50. Export cattle in Buffalo quoted 6.00 to 6.75 with hogs steady around 6.15 6.25 in several markets.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Minnesota
Cleveland
York State
Buffalo
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Roy Norton
Associated Kune
Secret Service
Conard
London
Robert Bevins
United States Navy
Admiral Bevins
C. E. Jones
Cornfield Peas
Cap. St. City
Toledo
Pittsburg
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