John Paul Jones Buried Mystery in Paris Stirs Interest
Paris authorities search for the burial site of John Paul Jones the famed American admiral celebrated across France and the United States. The article traces his life from Scots origins to naval exploits in America and his later renown with France, Russia, and the U.S. Congress. It notes debates over his parentage and the uncertain final resting place despite public adoration.
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Paris
John Paul Jones
France
Russia
Congress of the
United States
Plebian
United Kingdom
Bainbridge
Rogers
Porter
Decatur
John Paul
Abbgland
Solway Firth
Lord Selkirk
Paul
Jennie Macruff
Jones
Solway
White Haven
Paul Jones
Happahannock
America
Milford
Providence
Hopkins
Ranger
Silas Dean
Benjamin Franklin
Arthur Lee
D’estaing
Boston Journal
Scotland
Penury
Fredericksburg
Lexington
Concord
Phiadelphia
Marine
Commodore Hopkins
United Colonies
Nassau
Glasgow
Nova Scotia
Jonés
Getting a Reputation In the Mining Saloon Duel Tale
Bret Harte recalls arriving at the gold diggings and entering a crowded saloon to ask directions. A street shooting erupts, two men duel through the bar as six shots ring out, a mirror shatters, and a bartender serves a new drink while the narrator hides behind calm vanity and survival instincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Harte
Borrom
Meckhd Battalion of British Trains Sustained
An obscured OCR fragment references a Meckhd battalion of British trainers with likely air force or military context. The fragment hints at endurance or sustenance of the unit but lacks clear details.
BARS TO LOQUACITY Limit on legislative sessions across states
The article surveys how different states cap legislative sessions and pay, noting New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts lack fixed limits while others set days or annual costs. It cites South Carolina's 40 day limit and per diem pay, with totals highlighting fiscal impacts, plus comparisons across Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and others. It ends with reflections on how long sessions affect lawmaking and mentions historical allusions and symbolic nine in various contexts.
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New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Oregon
Kansas
California
South Carolina
Columbia
Vermont
Commonwealth
New England
New Hampshire
Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Frankfort
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
Colorado
Maryland
Minnesota
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Missouri
Alabama
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Mystery of Nine: Numbers With Hidden Clues
A columnist argues that number nine, with its embedded facts and quirky phrases, rivals the famed lucky seven and unlucky thirteen in intrigue, exploring its mystique and symbolic ties across history.
Napoleon on escape and harsh guardians at Saint Helena
Excerpt from Dr. O'Meara's St Helena diary in Century reveals Napoleon detailing escape risks and arguing that execution would end European powers' costs and guards. He cites Elba conditions, laments weekly jailer restrictions, and predicts English press exposure of governor's rigor.
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O’meara
St. Helena
Napoleon
Elba
Lord Castlereagh
England
Severs Filipino Heads In Mindanao Reign of Terror
Max Baruth reports from Manila that Isidore Michal the native ruler of Mindanao rules with iron. He decapitates accused criminals who cannot prove innocence and enjoys wide latitude as Americans move to curtail his power and restore civilized law.
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Butler
Ind
Isidore Michal
Mindanao
Philippines
Max Baruth
Manila
Baruth
Michal
Sweatshop Concerns Rise on Elisabeth Street
John Williams, chief state factory inspector, says New York has more sweatshops on Elisabeth Street than the entire state of Massachusetts.
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New York
Elisabeth Street
Massachusetts
John Williams
Widow Sees Caller at Grave in Bashand Night
An Arab widow plans remarriage after visiting a grave in Bashand village. A mysterious visitor appears at night, prompting local residents to wonder about the inquiry into the departed. police or elders may investigate the incident.
Products of Porto Rico expose export limits and sugar focus
The report to the War Department by Governor George W. Davis outlines Porto Rico’s agricultural potential and limits. It notes land use, cane and sugar scale, tobacco and coffee prospects, and the impact of duties on exports.
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New York Sun
War Department
George W. Davis
Porto Rico
United States
Davis
West India Islands
Yucatan
Bahamas
Venezuela
Europe
Cuba
Spain
Brazil
Congress
Ocean cable ownership by nation in mid 19th century
The article lists cable ownership by country in 1851 with figures for Great Britain 135, France 54, Japan 70, Austria 41, Denmark 73, Spain 15, and Norway 925 in use while the United States owns none. It notes the first ocean cable across the British Channel in 1851.
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British Channel
Great Britain
France
Japan
Austria
Denmark
Spain
Norway
United States
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Cooper
Loquacity
Joshua
Daniel
Judas Maccabaeus
Hector
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Arthur Charlemagne
Godfrey of
Bouillon
Mohammed
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