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Elizabeth Daily Journal in Elizabeth, New Jersey

17 Jan 1908

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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

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The Sewing Machine Capers of George Barber

Peter Powers recalls George Barber’s generosity leading to a wild voyage to offload sewing machines stolen on a tyrant’s yacht. In Grimport, Maine, a plan to auction them to local women ends with Barber fleeing his furious wife and five kidnapped buyers aboard a yacht bound for unknown shores.

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Thomas H. McKee Peter Powers mar_riage Mr. Powere George Barber George Ike Carnegie Walter Ives New England Mr. Powers North River New York Peter Lke Ellin Uberty Murry Hinkin Maine Grimport Missionary Society Africa Francisca Ladtog Waterman Jim Siberia Hindoostan Algiers
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Pirates of the Sewing Machines Aboard a Revenue Cutter

The tale follows George Barber and crew who abandon seven hundred sewing machines overboard to delay pursuers. A revenue cutter closes in as the gang flees toward New York, facing capture and a risky plan to expose themselves through newspaper clippings.

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Grimport George George Barker Peter George Barber Geome South America New York George Gaven America Alps General Honor
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O' Liberty Bowa Sewin Manus SEY NEC Peter Power Georg Barber Moe Genergus Tin Georgy Peter-Powers Twater Thewaiter Brook Central Park
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