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CODE WORD |
MEANING |
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Oak |
Confined to-day, boy; both doing well. |
| 2 |
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Oakum |
Confined to-day, boy, dead; mother well. |
| 3 |
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Oar |
Confined to-day, girl, both doing well. |
| 4 |
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Oarage |
Confined to-day, girl, dead; mother well. |
| 5 |
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Oared |
Confined to-day, baby dead; mother fairly well. |
| 6 |
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Oarlock |
Confined to-day, baby dead; mother weak. |
| 7 |
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Oarsman |
Confined to-day, baby dead; mother very weak. |
| 8 |
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Oblique |
Confined to-day, baby dead; mother fairly well. Will wire again. |
| 9 |
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Observing |
Confined to-day, baby dead; mother very weak. Will wire again. |
| 10 |
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Observe |
Confined to-day, twins; both boys. All well. |
| 11 |
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Occident |
Confined to-day, twins; both girls. All well. |
| 12 |
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Occidental |
Confined to-day, twins; one alive, a boy; mother well. |
| 13 |
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Ocean |
Confined to-day, twins; one alive, a boy; mother weak. |
| 14 |
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Oceanian |
Confined to-day, twins; one alive, a girl; mother well. |
| 15 |
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Oceanic |
Confined to-day, twins; one alive, a girl; mother very weak. |
| 16 |
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Oceanides |
Confined to-day; mother very weak; not expected to live. |
| 17 |
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Octopus |
Confined to-day, twins; both dead; mother well. |
| 18 |
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Officer |
Confined to-day, twins; both dead; mother very weak. |
| 19 |
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Offical |
Confined to-day, twins; boy and girl. All well. |
| 20 |
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Oilbag |
Confined to-day, twins; mother very weak. |
| 21 |
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Oilskin |
Confined to-day, twins; boy and girl; mother very weak. |
| 22 |
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Oldster |
Confined to-day; mother had to undergo operation, but is progressing well. |
| 23 |
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Ooze |
Confined to-day; mother dead, baby living. |
| 24 |
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Orient |
Mother is now much better. Don't worry. |
| 25 |
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Oriental |
Every care is being taken, so do not be anxious. |
| 26 |
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Orientate |
You will get word in a few days. Don't worry. |
| 27 |
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Orlop |
Wou will hear soon; likely to be slight delay. |
| 28 |
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Ormer |
What shall I name baby? Please wire. |
| 29 |
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Ortive |
-- is what I wish the name to be. |
| 30 |
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Outbreaker |
Don't you think -- would be a good name? |
| 31 |
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Outcast |
Glad beyond measure to hear the news; accept my kindest love, dearest. |
| 32 |
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Outer |
It is impossible to describe in a wire how I geel. Rest assured that I am thinking of you and your future happiness. Will write to you (or see you) as quickly as possible. I am very anxious. |
| 33 |
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Outfit |
Let me know by telegram. I am most anxious. |
| 34 |
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Outfitter |
I will wire again; baby not expected to live. I am quite well.
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| Marriages: |
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Outflow |
Marriage is announced. |
| 2 |
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Outhaul |
Marriage postponed indefinitely. |
| 3 |
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Outhauler |
Marriage postponed in consequence of --. |
| 4 |
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Outland |
Marriage postponed. Am writing. |
| 5 |
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Outline |
Marriage takes place at --. |
| 6 |
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Outlying |
Marriage arranged for January. |
| 7 |
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Outrigger |
Marriage arranged for February. |
| 8 |
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Outsail |
Marriage arranged for March. |
| 9 |
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Outset |
Marriage arranged for April. |
| 10 |
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Outshine |
Marriage arranged for May. |
| 11 |
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Outside |
Marriage arranged for June. |
| 12 |
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Outtrave |
Marriage arranged for July. |
| 13 |
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Outward |
Marriage arranged for August. |
| 14 |
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Outwatch |
Marriage arranged for September. |
| 15 |
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Outwear |
Marriage arranged for October. |
| 16 |
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Outwell |
Marriage arranged for November. |
| 17 |
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Outwind |
Marriage arranged for December. |
| 18 |
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Overalls |
Marriage arranged; will wait until your return. |
| 19 |
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Overblow |
Marriage will take place as soon as possible. |
| 20 |
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Overboard |
Marriage will take place at once; -- ordered abroad. |
| 21 |
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Overbuilt |
Very glad to hear of your marriage. Good luck. |
| 22 |
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Overburden |
Very surprised to hear of marriage. Much happiness. |
| 23 |
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Overcarry |
-- is engaged to --. What do you think? |
| 24 |
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Overcast |
Marriage broken off. I am writing particulars. |
| 25 |
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Overcrowd |
I intend marrying upon my return. |
| 26 |
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Overdue |
Can you arrange marriage by --. |
| 27 |
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Overfalls |
Dearest, make all necessary arrangements for our marriage. |
| 28 |
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Overflow |
I shall apply for extension of leave. |
| 29 |
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Overhand |
Will you agree to marry me upon my return? |
| 30 |
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Overhaul |
Have just heard -- has been married. |
| 31 |
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Overhead |
Hearty congratulations. Long life and happiness. |
| 32 |
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Overloaded |
Please send a useful wedding present, with my best wishes. |
| 33 |
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Overlooker |
Glad to hear it. Send him (or her) a cheque for --. |
| 34 |
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Overseas |
Marriage certificate required.
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| Deaths: |
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Pacific |
-- has died suddenly. Come at once. |
| 2 |
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Packet |
-- has died suddenly. Do not come; I will write. |
| 3 |
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Paddle |
-- has died suddenly; we await instructions. |
| 4 |
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Padlock |
-- has died suddenly; will post details. |
| 5 |
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Paint |
Sad news, baby dead; will write particulars. |
| 6 |
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Painter |
Sad news, daughter dead; will write particulars. |
| 7 |
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Palm |
Sad news, son dead; will write particulars. |
| 8 |
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Pannikin |
Sad news, father dead; will write particulars. |
| 9 |
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Parallel |
Sad news, mother dead; will write particulars. |
| 10 |
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Parbuckle |
Sad news, husband dead; will write particulars. |
| 11 |
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Parting |
Sad news, wife dead; will write particulars. |
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Passage |
Sad news, brother dead; will write particulars. |
| 13 |
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Passenger |
Sad news, sister dead; will write particulars. |
| 14 |
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Passing |
Sad news, uncle dead; will write particulars. |
| 15 |
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Passport |
Sad news, aunt dead; will write particulars. |
| 16 |
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Patamar |
Sad news, grandfather dead; will write particulars. |
| 17 |
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Pawl |
Sad news, grandmother dead; will write particulars. |
| 18 |
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Payday |
Sad news, wife dead; you had better return home. |
| 19 |
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Paymaster |
Sad news, wife has passed away. I am looking after children. |
| 20 |
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Peacoat |
Kindly break sad news of -- 's death to --. |
| 21 |
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Peajacket |
Sad news; -- has been lost overboard. |
| 22 |
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Peak |
Sad news; husband dead, wife saved. |
| 23 |
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Pelican |
Sad news; wife dead, husband saved. |
| 24 |
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Pennant |
Sad news, husband and wife both drowned. |
| 25 |
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Periscope |
Sad news, both drowned, but child saved. |
| 26 |
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Petrel |
Sad news, wife dead, husband and child saved. |
| 27 |
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Phosphorus |
Sad news, husband dead, wife and child saved. |
| 28 |
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Picket |
Sad news, child drowned; we were saved. |
| 29 |
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Pilot |
Sad news, your husband was washed overboard. Am writing. |
| 30 |
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Pilotage |
Sad news, your husband died during the passage; sincerest sympathy. Am writing. |
| 31 |
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Piloto |
Sad news, your son died during the passage; sincerest sympathy. Am writing. |
| 32 |
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Pilum |
Sad news, your brother died during the passage; sincerest sympathy. Am writing. |
| 33 |
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Pimpernel |
Delay funeral as long as possible. I will rush home. |
| 34 |
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Pinafore |
Come quickly, I anticipate trouble over will. |
| 35 |
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Pinnace |
Deeply grieved; impossible to attend funeral. |
| 36 |
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Pipe |
Take charge of all effects. I am writing. |
| 37 |
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Piracy |
Send me a lock of his (or her) hair. |
| 38 |
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Pirate |
Will cannot be found anywhere. |
| 39 |
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Piratic |
Do you know where we can find will? |
| 40 |
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Plaice |
He (or she) has made a will in favour of --. |
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Planet |
He (or she) has made no will. |
| 42 |
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Planetary |
When does not funeral take place? |
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Planetic |
Funeral takes place --. |
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Plank |
Sincerest sympathy in this great sorrow. |
| 45 |
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Plimsoll |
I am thankful to say none of the others appear to be affected. |
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Plunge |
What was the cause of death? |
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Plunging |
The cause of death was --. |
| 48 |
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Polacca |
The sorrow is more than I can bear. Come home. |
| 49 |
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Polar |
-- dead; -- is affected with the same disease. |
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Polarise |
Keep the news from her (or him) as long as possible. |
| 51 |
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Poles |
Be very careful how you break the news. |
| 52 |
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Policy |
-- dying fast. |
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Pollack |
Death certificate. |
| 54 |
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Pollux |
A post-mortem examination will be necessary. |
| 55 |
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Pontonier |
An inquest will be necessary. |
| 56 |
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Pontoon |
Verdict, temporary insanity. |
| 57 |
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Pool |
Verdict, felo de se. |
| 58 |
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Poop |
Verdict, manslaughter |
| 59 |
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Porpoise |
Verdict, murder. |
| 60 |
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Port |
Verdict, death accidental. |
| 61 |
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Portage |
Convey my sincerest sympathy and send wreath. |
| 62 |
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Porthole |
I am deeply affected at this sad blow. |
| 63 |
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Position |
You should claim compensation at once. |
| 64 |
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Privateer |
I should be extremely obliged if you will make enquiries and send me full details of my (husband, son, father, mother, sister, brother, or relative as understood (if not, name)) death. I am most anxious to know cause, and any advice you can give me will be most thankfully received. |
| 65 |
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Projector |
Full enquiries shall be made into all circumstances attending death, and detailed by letter as quickly as possible. I beg to offer you my sincerest sympathy for your sad loss. |
| 66 |
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Propel |
Under these sad circumstances what do you advise? |
| 67 |
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Provide |
I should be glad of your assistance. I am left penniless. |
| 68 |
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Provident |
We will do waht we can to help you, and endeavour to raise a small fund. |
| 69 |
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Prow |
Very many thanks for your kind assistance in the hour of need. |
| 70 |
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Punka |
Buried at sea in lat. -- long. --. |