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Nellie Bly Plans World Trip Stunt To Outshine Rivals
Before the 1888 presidential election Nellie Bly sought to beat Jules Verne inspired Around the World in 80 Days by traveling solo around the globe. Editors supported the idea but doubted a 25 year old woman could travel fast with a chaperone and heavy luggage.
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the Sun
the World
Fannie B. Merrill
Viola Roseboro
Joseph Pulitzer
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