American adventurer Richard Grant is falsely accused of murdering an Indian noble and escapes to Africa in search of diamond field and the real culprit.(IMDb)
Black Mask Captured?
WOULD-BE “BLACK MASK” HELD.
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Mason City Lad, 18, Tries Out Story Book Role — Arrested
Mason City, Dec. 14. — Attempting to emulate the bandit heroism and adventurous life of blood and daring of “Daredevil Dick” and other proverbial characters, with his mind fired by the reading of “The Black Mask” and similar literature, Cecil Adams, the 18-year-old son of Charles Adams of this city, attempted to rob the M.&O. sporting goods store at 118 Federal avenue north, Sunday night.
The boy was armed with a black mask, a putty knife and a screw driver. Around his neck he wore a silk bandana handkerchief.
The boy was found by a policeman who was making his rounds about 11 o’clock at night. The would-be burglar had just scraped the putty off of one of the back windows of the store with the purpose of removing the pane so as to permit an entrance, when the policeman discovered him.
As soon as Adams discovered the officer he lost his cue, forgot what the “Black Mask” hero would have done in a similar case, and gave himself up without a struggle.
The Mask worn by the dime novel bandit was of a beautiful design, constructed of black velvet and black oilcloth. It was made with the idea that it would last a lifetime. It seems regretful that it should come to to such an inglorious end on its first adventure.
When asked where he obtained the idea for his attempted robbery, the youth gave the names of several books he had read. One of them was “The Black Mask.” It told the story of bloody battles, of looting and other adventurous deeds of disreputable heroes. The masks worn were of the kind he had made.
When asked why he wanted to rob the store, he said it was only to try out some of the things he had read about.
Letter from Jamaica, 1936
With 3 cent Byrd Antarctic expedition II stamp.
Secret of the Incas, 1955
An Inca legend says the Inca Empire was destroyed by the gods when a gold and jeweled star burst was stolen from the Temple of the Sun centuries ago, and the ancient civilization will spring anew when the treasure is returned. The natives want it but so does Harry Steele, an American adventurer of slightly-shady ways who wants it for personal gain, as does his adversary, a grizzled old man even more into skulduggery than Steele. (IMDb)
Cowgirls
New Mystery Adventure, March, 1936
Herman Moll Map of the Caribbean, 1732
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Hattuşaş, Hittite Empire
Hattuşaş was the capital of the Hittite empire from 2000 to 1180 BC. Today, impressive double walls, which are situated by the King’s Gate,the Lion Gate, the Sphinx Gate and the Yer Kapi (an underground tunnel), circle its ruins. The largest ruins are those of the great temple of the storm god Tesup.
Sphinx Gate – A pair of sphinxes found at the southern gate in Hattusa were taken for restoration to Germany in 1917. The better-preserved sphinx was returned to Istanbul in 1924 and was placed on display in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, whereas the other remained in Germany and had been on display at the Pergamon Museum since 1934. The pair were finally reunited in 2011.
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Cobrak, 1966
COBRAK
Yellow comic book for adults
“Now or death is lurking”
New Union Station, Kansas City
New Union Station, Kansas City, Mo.
Cost of Building $6,000,000.00.
Cost of Terminal $44,000,000.00.
From Drawing by Teachener-Bartberger Eng. Co. Kansas City, Mo.
Union Station made headlines on June 17, 1933, as four lawmen were gunned down by gang members attempting to free captured fugitive Frank Nash. Nash was also killed in the gun battle. The “Kansas City Massacre” highlighted the lawlessness of Kansas City under the Pendergast Machine and resulted in the arming of all FBI agents. (Wikipedia)