Flying Dutchman Legend Tied to Piracy and Ill Luck
The article recounts legends of the Flying Dutchman seen off the Cape of Good Hope as an omen of bad luck. One version ties the ship to wealth stolen during murder and piracy, cursed by contagion and refused harbor. Another tale claims a captain vowed to sail home despite divine orders, resulting in continual shipwreck winds and disaster for onlookers.
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Cape of Good Hope
Walter Scott
Yease
Cape
East Indies
Marryat
Early North American Post Offices Timeline
The 1639 Massachusetts General Court ordered Richard Fairbanks in Boston to receive overseas letters with a penny per letter and deliver on instruction. Virginia and Connecticut enacted postal duties in 1657 and 1674, New York began monthly mail to Boston in 1672, and William Penn opened Philadelphia mail routes in July 1682.
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Boston
General Court of
Massachusetts
Richard Fairbanks
Virginia
New York
Hartford
Connecticut
William Penn
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Fossil Sheds Light on Earliest Sea Life in Cambrian Era
Smithsonian researchers describe a strange primitive fossil dating to roughly 500 million years ago. The find suggests an early form within Coelenterata, aligning with the era that includes corals jellyfishes and sea anemones. This marks another step in life’s deep evolutionary history during the Lower Cambrian.
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Smithsonian Institution
Ufe
Boston Globe
Civil War Finances and British Bond Involvement
The British government did not finance either side in the Civil War. Both sides sold bonds abroad including Erlanger bonds for the Confederacy in 1863, with British subscribers losing millions. Dewey notes limited foreign capital during the war, but after peace European funds flowed west as government bonds were sold abroad until currency payment debates emerged.
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Britain
Confederacy
Dewey
United States States
United States
Amber Dive Discovery Along Black Sea Shallows
Amber, once hailed by early scientists for its role in electricity through friction, is mainly found along the Black Sea shores with small quantities near Maryland New Jersey and Massachusetts. Divers and dredges bring up seaweed that clings amber, which women and children sort onshore for its high value.
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Black Sea
Maryland
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Hinterland doctrine in East Africa partition era
The term hinterland means back territory. It gained general use during the 1890 East Africa partition between Germany and England. German diplomats argued that coastal possession grants inland rights indefinitely or until it meets another state's boundary.
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East Africa
Germany
England
First Typewriter Invention Affects Women’s Role in U.S.
A Milwaukee printer Christopher Lathem holes and backer James Densmore helped develop the first typewriter in Ilion New York near Seneca Falls symbolic of early suffrage ties. Public debut at the Philadelphia Centennial showed slow reception before office girls and hello girls entered commercial life. The tale links to Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Stanton and contrasts with Dundreary whiskers.
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Milwaukee
Christopher Lathem Holes
Anya
Cleveland Plain Center
James Densmore
Ilion
Remington Arms Company
Feminista
Iron
Seneca Falls
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Stanton Ondy
Type of Alder Towers Eighty Feet in Height
The Oregon or red alder reaches about 80 feet in height along the Pacific coast with habitat along streams canyons and high mountains. Its reddish brown wood is used for furniture and water exposed goods, while branches yield charcoal for gunpowder and bark a dye. The alder helps banks resist wash from rain and flowing water.
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Oregon
Pacific Coast
Rivera and
Brooks
Boston Herald
Cats Are Independent and Stubborn Pets
The Boston Herald authority says cats are deeply intelligent and far ahead of people most of the time. He notes their extreme independence and stubbornness, insisting they eat only certain foods and prefer meals from the same dish.
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Boston Herald
Home Sweet Home author John Howard Payne life notes
John Howard Payne born in New York in 1792 wrote Home Sweet Home within the play Clari the Maid of Milan first sung at Covent Garden in 1828. He served as American consul in Tunis in 1841 and died there in 1552. The song was adapted to a Sicilian tune by Sir Henry Bishop.
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John Howard Payne
New York
Brutus
Charles I
Clari
Milan
Covent Garden Theater
London
Tunis
Sir Henry Bishop
Indianapolis
Dog Intelligence Cited By Terhune In 1920s Quote
Albert Payson Terhune, renowned dog authority, asserts dogs possess uncanny intelligence that often surpasses human expression. He notes dogs perceive moods and emotions, citing a long history of companionship forged by mutual understanding.
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Albert Payson Terhune
Indians Granted Vote Rights Since 1924 Act
The Indian Civilization Act of 1924 made all native-born Indians United States citizens entitled to vote after meeting state voting requirements. Before that, Indians living on reservations were not citizens. They gained the same franchise privileges as white and Black citizens, though movement beyond reservations remained restricted.
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United States
Local Social Notes From Marion Center Area
Sabbath callers include Mrs Harry Shaffer and son Clarence and Miss Beer of Biderton. Indiana man Stanley H Haterline visited. J O Barr and family from Brookville spent weekend with relatives. Miss Dorothy Stewart funeral held at home of Dr and Mrs J M Stewart. Lola Williams mourned in Ontario New York. J W Botsford celebrated 90th birthday with daughter in law and granddaughter from Dayton assisting.
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Harry Shaffer
Clarence
Misa Beer
Biderton
Stanley H. Haterline
Indiana
Barr
John
Brookville
Jess Long
iBerkeypile
Cherryhill Township
Mary W. Wetzel
North Manor Street
Harold
J. F. Lightner
Dixonville
J. M. Stewart
Dorothy Stewart
Stewart
Arizona
Howard Forsythe
J. B. Long
Long’srother
D. D. Long
Sugar Hill
Lola Williams
Ontario
Nn.y
Lola
J. W.botsford
Creekside Community Notes and Events
The Creekside district reports a well attended parent training meeting led by officers Mrs. Jessie Johnston and Miss Lahrue Millen. Several locals attended the high school prom, funeral services for Mrs. Winsheimer were held, and Mother's Day was observed in both churches. Various residents traveled, purchased livestock, or moved residences, with multiple students participating in school and community activities.
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Frank Winsheimer
Center Township
Gab. Reeq
John
Clair Bothell
William ‘Hendricks
Eva Hendricks
inAltoona
Indiana
Ronald Johnston
J Effa Duncan
Mary Fleming
Edward
Paul White
Ernest
Creekside
Local Social Notes From Strongstown and Surroundings
Strongstown residents and visitors share Monday contacts with friends in town. Johnstown callers include George Krall Roy Hawks. Local families from Colyer Spruce Nanty Glo Hellwood and Cresson visit Mrs Jennie Maloy and other relatives. A community chicken supper on May 20 supports the M E church, at 5 30 p m prices 30 cents. Proceeds go to church funds.
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Susie Swanger
Cresson
George
Jiggs) Krall
Roy Hawks
Johnstown
Arthur Gibson
Colyer
W. F. Jackson
Robert ‘Cresswell
Colonial
Edna. DeArmy
Grassley
Spruce
DeArmy
M. BE
Ellis Bennett
Alfred Miller
Ivison
Alton Sharpe
Geo. Myers
Nanty Glo
Gerald Croyle
Hellwood
Jennie Maloy
Progress and Pitts Burgh Daily Post Gazettee Offer
A home delivery offer for the Post Gazette specifies a five dollar and fifty cent yearly rate limited to Indiana County RFC residents or non served by Post-Gazette carriers. The notice notes same day home delivery and requests readers to see page 2 for additional club bargains.
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Progress
Pittsburgh Daily Post Gazette
Indiana County
R.F.C
Post-Gazette
Washington Township Social Roundups Across a Busy Week
Mr and Mrs Joseph Marshall and Mr and Mrs Danam Filckinger attended Margaret Marshall s nurse training graduation in Pittsburgh. Neighbors visited E J McIntire for his 88th birthday with a square dance. Dozens of local residents visited friends and relatives at homes in Saga more Plumville and Green Oak including Blystone, Fisher, Harman, and McCausland households. Harmony Grove and United Presbyterian services noted with Sunday school and communion.
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Washington Township
Joseph Marshall
Danam Filckinger
Pittsburgh
Margaret Marshall
Jay Sourwine
Dorothy
Nancy Yeomany
Francis Fairman
Willet Grange
E. J. McIntire
Sagamore
Roy ‘Blystone
William McCausland
James Stuchel
Indiana
Paul McIntire
Donald
Mra
BE. J. McIntire
Brice Peterman
Alvin
Josiah Fisher
J. H. Blystone
Clark Cochran
Green Oak
Frank Downey
Walter Harman
Glenn Jewart
Plumville
James Blystone
Earl
Elmer
Dayton
Blystone
J. B. Blystone
Charles
Hthel Harman
Percy Wissinger
James Wallace
Sara McCoy
Clinton
Jess
William Harkelload
John Cuddy
Gastown
St. Clair
John Johnston
J. E. Blystone
Willard Frick
Paul Orr
Walter Harmon
Miss Hill
Milo C. Miller
Clark Harman
Punxsu“tawney
Charles Harmon
Edward Boyer
Ruth
Norman Wagner
Coral
Harry Marshall
Reed
Glenn
Mae
M. J. Boyer
Harmony Grove Lutheran Church
L N. Frick
William Gress
Howard
Harry Me‘Swaney
Archie Brown
Byron
Robert
United Presbbyterian Church
Willet
Bert Alishouse
Community Notes From Mount Union Area Reflect Local Visits
Mount Union area residents report a steady stream of visitors and calls this week. Glenn Reuter and wife visited Kittanning. Carl Pleming also called there. Elderton resident Chauncey Hakleroad wed Virginia Meyers of Sugar Run in Elderton. A C McCullough and Edwin Rosensteel guests stayed with J H Christy family in Girty. Erwin Sheasley family hosted visits at Shelocta. Glory Walker family shopped Elderton. Raymond Boyer family and Dorothy Chivers called. Quinter Boyer visited W N Boyer home. Church services set for May 21 at 8 pm and Sunday school at 7 pm. all welcome. John Rough hosted visitors including Walter Farman and daughter Ethel from Ive Points, and Glenn Jewart and son Charles.
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Mount Union
Glenn Reuter
Kittanning
Carl Pleming
Chauncey Hakleroad
Elderton
Virginia Meyers
Sugar Run
A. C. McCullough
Edwin Rosensteel
Apollo
J. H. Christy
Girty
Erwin Sheasley
Jimmy
Floyd
Miller
Shelocta
Glory Walker
Raymond Boyer
Dorothy Chivers
Quinter Boyer
W. N. Boyer
Walter [Farman
Ethel
Glenn Jewart
Charles
Ive Points
John Rough
Tuberculosis Threat Seen For Young Women In State
Arthur M. Dewees of the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society warns that tuberculosis kills nearly twice as many girls as boys aged 16 to 24 in the state and nation. He urges early diagnosis, recognition of symptoms, and careful protection to curb spread, noting TB is a communal disease not hereditary. The call emphasizes timely treatment to prevent further deaths among young women.
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Arthur M. Dewees
Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society
Pennsylvania
England
Mr. Dewees
Perapas
Examine and Protect Every Contact slogan launched
A tuberculosis Early Diagnosis Campaign urges examining every person who has been in close contact with an index case. The effort targets adults and children, emphasizing tracing transmission to identify who may have given the disease and who may have been infected.
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Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society
Christmas Seals Sale Supports Tuberculosis Prevention
The Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society conducts the Christmas Seal sale through its affiliated groups. The 1988 Seal sale will begin December 1.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society
Child saved from tuberculosis prompts family safeguards
The text notes a child avoided grave danger after parents had tuberculosis. It explains how to guard the child, with periodic doctor exams, and urges tracing infection sources for each new case along with protecting every family member.
Plumville and Indiana Residents Visited by Friends
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Edward Williams of Indiana and Mrs Williams parents C S Perry hosted and visited over the weekend. Leah Stitelar of Smicksburg and Helen Lipsie a student nurse from Indiana spent time at homes in the area. A missionary convention was attended in Saltsburg. Vienna physicians report bee sting therapy as a rheumatism remedy with synthetic purified fluid in preparation.
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Plumville
Mias
Mary Hamilt
Pittsburgh
Edward Williams
Indiana
Mias Helen Lipsie
Hol, Rearick
Vandergrift
A. B. Millen
Harve Bowner
Dayton
Harry Shafter
Clark Ray
Taft Streams
A.B. Millen
Saltsburg
A. Mahan
Miles Neff
Alouis Rearigh
Walker Renrigh
Vienna
Maple Grove visitors and social notes from McCullough home
Numerous locals and visitors are listed as guests and callers at the McCullough and nearby homes over the weekend. Names include Bert Roser Punxsutawney Merrit Roser Sylva Flows Harmon Merrit Brown Walter Carney Armagh Mrs Walter Coy George Greene Reza Way McCullough Sleppy family and others plus a note on taste and odor removal by activated carbon for 100000 gallons of water.
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Bert Roser
Punxsutawhey
G. R. Waltemire
Merrit Roser
Sylva
Flows
Harmon
Merrit Brown’s
Milzabeth Wadden
Conrad Sleppy
Walter Carney
Armagh
Albert Coy
George ‘Greene
Resza
Waya McCullough
Esac 'Sleppy
Indiana
Jesse Ober
Ervin ‘Hill
Ruth Detwiler
Ira Myers
Jay
May
George Adams
Victor ‘Brown
Wave ‘McCullough
George
Roy Wolfe
James
Burke
Henry Jones
Geraldine
Wm. McCullough
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Penna
Maple Grove Dick
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R.W. Wehrle
Devoe
ABON
Parnell, Cowher Co
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