John Paul Jones Remains at Naval Academy Not Properly Rested
Letters to Washington question why the admiral's body sits in an obscure corner under a stairway at the Naval Academy. The piece recalls the 10 000 guinea reward placard posted by Britain and notes Jones's daring and romantic life, contrasting his fame with modern neglect.
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Naval Academy
Washington
Adaira
John Paul Jones
Academy
America
Theodore Roosevelt
United Kingdom
John Paul. Jones
Bainbridge
Rogers
Porter
Decatur
Tland
Jones
John Paul
Irving
Penury
Fredericksburg
Lexington
Concord
Philadelphia
Marine Committee
Congress
Richard Henry Lee
Alfred
France
United Colonies
The Legend of John Paul Jones a Shipmates Hero
A condensed portrait of John Paul Jones tracing his origins in Scotland and England, early seafaring, rise to American naval fame, key exploits against British ships, courtship of France, and enduring personal loyalties. The piece notes rumors about his parentage, his adoption of the Jones name, and his lasting attachment to a Scots homeland.
New Orleans Victory in Panama Exposition Favor It Urges Support
A letter urges support for New Orleans as the Panama Exposition site citing lower travel costs for Americans, shorter distances for many voters, and favorable geography. It argues that meeting travel expenses for a New Orleans trip would be cheaper than San Francisco and urges actions by state senators and a district congressman.
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Cirles
Han Jr Aero
San Francisca
Orlea
San Promeisen
Aniteu States
Pathan
New Orleans
Caner
Real Home of Emor Found and His Humorous Court Martial
Report recounts Andrew F Schubert and his wife from McKee’s Rocks who wed in secret at home and were abducted and paraded by townsfolk before a crowd. The incident, framed as humor, mocks a local lore of public shaming and a “humorist” culture at McKee’s Rocks. The piece cites a Chicago Record Herald remark about a similar scene and a quip about an old West Indies death joke.
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Anymiore
Andrew F. Schubert
McKee's Rocks
Schubert
Local court hears debt-savings claim amid legal dispute
A muddled text fragment appears to describe a legal proceeding or notice involving debt, creditors, and a court hearing. The passage references attempts to save money by avoiding debt payments, with scattered mentions of names, locations, and a registrar.
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Arbigland
Solwey Firth
Lord Selkirk
Paul
Jennie Macduff
Solway
White Haven
Paul Jones
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American River
Scotland
Commodore Hopkins
Hopkins
Nassau
oMcer
United States
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Butt
Hopkis
Topkins
Tha
Paris
Silas Dean
Benjamin Franklin
Arthur Lee
D'Estaing
Wen
Jono
David Freeman
Wallingford
Scotaman
David Preeme
Drake
Ranger Jones
British Isles
St Petersburg
Maertun
Denmarc
Pit Betwelly
Son Homme
Tca
Shraplt
News of
Scandinavia
le Beh
Denmark
Savine
Agi Witton
Sweden
Yestad
Ake
Vastersthand
Halk
Wits
Ralvtek Way
Wildenietietin
Garon
Agenical
Anna Borseren
Sundevall
Iranlote
Salileke
NAD
Seth
Aitier
Walia
Credit Fe Cachedler
Weiss
Hodine
Ati
Fajrope
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Erie
Hove
Sandako
Nla
Oman
Appearine
Niger Tean
Roald Amundson
Ito
Uatelin
Amundson
Tita Obanige
Lane
Amandseo
Pear
North Pole
Sion
Pian
Ancien
Heothe
Dante
Tuleroulonia Sanateriuta
Ty Honaeke
Ipl
Solum
Owife
Emor
Reohubert
Bank of Maccabees
Iis
McKers Locketts
Chicago Record Herald
West Indies
Hetty
Tir
Pierre
Rome
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