Heroic Battle in Frozen North Against Starvation and Madness
A harrowing Arctic escape tale recounts Capt George Warnock and three crewmen aboard the Gideon Gray as they trek south from Icy Cape after a whale haul. Facing starvation, disease, and brutal cold, they kill dogs for sustenance, confront mutiny and panic, and strive to reach Port Hope while one companion, Pierson, succumbs to dementia. Only Warnock and the remaining crew survive to tell their endurance, courage, and perilous journey.
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Holland Points to Lesson in Financing a Colossal Project
New York January 12 A lengthy article examines the Interborough Rapid Transit and Brooklyn Rapid Transit bond request for a 170 million dollar subway expansion. It notes the reliance on J P Morgan & Co for funding, the potential public market implications, and the Pujo committee’s related scrutiny of banking power and deposits.
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Expedition to aid Gideon Gray at Icy Cape
The narrator traces Tol ler to where he lies alive in blankets near Init killy. An expedition organized by grateful rescuers travels with dogs Eskimo guides and ample provisions to reach the hungry Gideon crew at Icy Cape. Only one man dies from illness.
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Young Richeson to Preach at Blackstone Academy
Earl Hiche son, brother of Clarence V. Richeson, entering Blackstone Academy to prepare for the Baptist ministry. Influenced by E S Ligon and Rev Dr Will iam H Hatcher, with father Col T V Richeson’s support. He may attend Richmond College and later Southern Theological Seminary. described as sturdy, athletic, and studious.
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Railroad orders shrink while mills stay booked for months
New York January 12 mills report current orders near sixty percent of capacity with congestion and backlogs from last year. Railroad equipment orders lag. since January 1 orders include 18,000 cars 470 engines and 41 000 tons of rails. Structural steel demand rises for projects including isthmus Panama transmission lines. United States Steel December results show contracts exceed shipments by about 70 000 tons and December production hits record levels with pig iron at a 350 000 ton annual rate.
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Piling Up of Money and Freight Cars Signals Market Ease
New York reports rapid replenishment of money supplies and a relieving effect on traffic facilities as freight car idle surplus grows and copper stocks rise. Declines in interest rates and expanded bond activity accompany signs of calmer credit conditions and continued foreign trade expansion amid ongoing market scrutiny.
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Southern Building Named Top Washington Office Hub
The Southern Building at 15th and H Streets, Washington, a premier office complex, hosts about 14,000 daily visitors and 1,600 people per hour on a typical day. It houses industrial and financial tenants with multi million dollar resources, with 93 percent of space leased and few desirable outside rooms still available for lease on the second floor. Leasing applications should be filed promptly for favorable consideration.
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NineStory Southern Building May Gain Two More Floors
The nine story Southern Building, finished fifteen months ago in modern design, has four high speed elevators and full business facilities. Architects D. H. Burnham & Co. planned eleven stories but only nine were built. Management considers adding two more stories soon to accommodate clubs, social groups, and business firms awaiting space.
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Want Apple Prices Cut Advances in Coat Growers Claim
Alarmed by shrinking apple consumption due to rising dealer prices, growers join the Consumers' League to push for lower costs. They argue 1912 crop data shows high waste and limited packing, while retailers seek profits up to 1005 percent. The league proposes retail prices closer to wholesale value with modest profits.
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