Pirate Triumph at Porto Bello Reveals Morgan's Brutal Raid
The Esquemeling chronicle translated into English recounts Captain Morgan and his pirates capturing Porto Bello in 1668, slaughtering defenders, burning the castle, abducting captives, and looting the city. The narrative frames Morgan’s violence as part of a European colonial spree and notes the famine of mercy, followed by reports of ransom and debauchery aboard Morgan’s fleet before they sailed to Jamaica.
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Porto Bello
Macgan
Henry Morgan
Costa Rica
Maracaibo
Barbadoes
New World
Nina
Morgan
Esquerling
Moran
John Esqueming
O Fee
Minamu
Captain Morgan
Mor Morgan
Porta Reilo
Hess
Yeraé
Tim
Tle
Sforgan
Cube
Panama
Esquemling
Tsquemling
Vortoello
Latin Americas
Cuba
Rendevouz
Insects That Evince Craving for Alcohol
Insects other than humans show drunken behavior as wasps attack overripe fruit and consume fermenting sugar. Drunk wasps fight, sleep in grass, and recover after ether-induced torpor. Some plants worsen with humidity and ether exposure. roses resist, while garnetain pint and hyacinth show taste for alcohol.
World Jewels Weigh Heavy in Historic Treasures
The article surveys royal and religious gems from Turkey Russia and Britain, noting crown jewels, thrones, and tapestries. It highlights the Turkish crown jewels in Constantinople the Tsar and Indian Raj jewel collections and the Tower of London display valued at tens of millions. It covers sacred treasures in Indian temples and Christian churches tracing loot and preservation across eras.
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National Geo
Reph. Society
Washington
T. Umor
Constantinople
India
Orloff
Catharine the Great
Tower of London
London
Great Britain
Empire
England
Teheran
Persia
Shah Jahan
Ulg Torban
Baroda
Naverbagh Palace
Tastern Potentate
Indore
Thia
Italy
East
France
Ara Coeli
Rome
St. Peter’s
Sancta Sophia
Rosserveys
Russia
Kiev
St. Sergius
Moscow
St. Isaacs
St. Petersburg
Castoria for Infant Pain Relief Described by Ad
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for babies and children to ease crying, colic, constipation, and diarrhea without drugs. It claims physicians approve a few drops for soothing a distressed infant and cites twenty five million bottles sold last year.
Clemenceau Says He Is Through With Politics
A fragmented interview quotes Clemenceau known as the Tiger of France railing at politics. He notes he is finished with public life and dismisses supposed glory in politics while a jokey exchange about rhyme and marriage bids ends with a playful guessing exchange.
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Clemenceau
Tiger
France
Teal Helps in Minor Cares as Nature Stands By
From American Magazine a note on how the friend nature of Teal is ready to assist during small troubles and disappointments, illustrating a dependable, benign support in daily life.
Not Really New Inventors Show Talking Mechanical Man
A group called Not Really New Inventors claims to have built a mechanical man that can talk without thinking. The claim echoes past reports of talking machines and humorous imagination about artificial speech.
Evidence Wombat Must Be a King Man
Louisville Courier records a quirky note with quoted lines about a cat meeting a person at the door and a remark calling Wombat a king man. The item reads like a brief reader-sourced snippet with minimal context or verifiable facts.
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Wombat
Louisville Courier
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Relief for Indigestion
A short ad notes excess stomach distress from rich foods or smoking and promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia to alkalinize acid and sweeten the system. Endorsed by physicians, the message cautions against trying other products for the same relief.
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Phillips
Philips
Phillipa
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