A Pirate Battle Aboard the Huntress off Borneo
The crew of the Huntress, led by an American gunner, repels pirate raiders off the coast near Borneo after a calm spell. Sixteen hands aboard fight with cannons muskets and pistols, sinking two pirate craft and forcing their surrender under heavy fire, with brutal losses on both sides.
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Cinesmnat Commercial Gazette
Torrenes
Thesenties
Singapore
Straits of Sunda
Australia
Lusinguesta
Istana
Lava
Adil Banda Bers
Revd
Burbatra
Tn Lowell
Armidauly
Krates Payurul
Wis
Loward
Bral
Garae Bel
Istoriwa Ubu
Borneo
Red
Wight
Noman
Huntress
Anid
Wwe
Zhao
Ash
Sorke Ang
Tebark
Cap
Clee
Minevi
Cayhiln
Quinter
Thecun- Pol
Amd
Tims
Gnu
Thieouk
Dion
Odevail
Othr
Portraits of John Randolph from Tayloe’s recollections
The piece transcribes long excerpts from Richard Tayloe’s publishing about John Randolph of Virginia. It recounts Randolph’s speaking style, dress, duels, rivalries with Clay and Webster, and his aristocratic turn, plus anecdotes from Washington and London. It also notes a New York letter on the Grant monument project and its funding woes.
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Avery
Mary
Tayloe
Randolph
John Randolph
Clay
Jilas
Jefoyson
England
Longacre
London
Richard Teish
Nae
Pocahontas
Mick
Pameylvania Avenue
Washington
Zentenmnan
Dean
Andolph
Mrs Randolph
Chass
M.C
Ie Kingman
David Meade Randolph
Shige Chase
Mr. Randolph
Congress
Ranitodih
Mork Himiliy
Biel
Tye
Morder
Calhoun
Randalph
Mr Calhoun
Conarese
Tray
Blanche
Sweetheart
Mr. Pleasants
Richmond
Rascal
Blatant
Lord Brouham
Eland
Virginia
Taylor
Norfolk
Eppes
Beechenbridge
Ranfolpl
Crawford
Georgia
Runedulphon
Ranidolph
Mr. Clay
Willanl's
Strothur
Mr Randolph
Me. Clay
General Gibbs
Wiode Island
Ligyd
Randal
Chey
Dawson
Alario
Rindelph
Tio
McCulles
South Carolina
Roland
Randolph'x Oliver
McDuttee
Mr. Adams
Legislative Hall
Webster
Vermont
Great Grant
Lagatella
Wilion
New York
Gen. Grant
One Name for Girls Proposal Sparks Debate on Female Identity
A discussion argues for single baptismal names for women and preserving a woman's identity through marriage. It contends that women should keep a surname after marriage and avoid multiple given names, to reduce public questions about widowhood or remarriage and to maintain consistent recognition of a woman's career and reputation.
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Smith College
Amelia B. Edwards
Charles Dunley Warner
Amelia Jang
Irl
Ithe
Mary Brown
Marty Brown Johnson
Congress
Exhibition highlights at the Minneapolis fair and regional notices
At the Minneapolis exposition a display of work by St Foxeph Academy pupils draws praise for embroidery, furniture, cushions, and hundreds of oil or crayon paintings. The article notes admiration for the school’s thorough education and the joy of families visiting. It also mentions Jules Herbette becoming French ambassador at Berlin and discusses earthquake impacts on the Charleston Savannah railway, plus policy debates on Geronimo and Natches.
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Minneapolis
Bt. Foxeph
Academy
Henry Watterson reports on Abbo Tiszt and art versus nature
The piece surveys European art and morality with Henry Watterson’s reflections from Eaton. It notes art’s victory over nature, the allure of modern grave and feudal ruin, and cautions Americans to focus on art while upholding virtue and duty in life.
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Henry Watterson
Eaton
Abbo Tiszt
Europe
France
America
Strik
Blind Benedicts and Wives Shape Notable Lives in History
A fragmented 19th century column notes how blind scholars thrived with supportive wives, citing Huber's observations carried through his spouse. It contrasts bachelor scorn with wives guiding husbands to prominence, alongside advertisements and patent medicines from a period trade page. It mentions Wild Neill, Oregon losses, and various cures with terse product blurbs and testimonials.
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Sweer
Huber
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Boston
Jules Herbette
Prouch Foreign Office
Burlin
Charles
Savannah
Uowidos
Alwaye Wimbla
Augunta
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Natches
War Department
Governos Sheridan
Milew
Throning
Natchez
Arizona
Florida
Geronlino
Natebus
Indiana
GE. Reurdon
Baltimore
St. Jacobs Oil
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Dan W. Overacker
Patrick McGovern
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Hartman
McGovern
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King
Chia
Sparka
Muldrow
Sustainu
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Hall
G.neral
Waukee
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Fang Iveth
Tina
Zenit Hox
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Currown
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Cremona
Cronus
Harjally
Saryital
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Aa Tron
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Balda
Ito A
Ana Sae
Dring, Coriowna, Soc
Bowron
Jan For “Hane
Oresim Dlammaeg
Coriovad
Tants
Ait
Ako
Afaliy
Catari
Moon
Altarugytete
C. J. Hoou & CO. Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Ely
Audh Univ
O. N._ Crittentony
Fulton 6B
New York City
Marah
Gainey
Berapplekares Tranatessioum
Tigre
Mr Ty
Nedae
Pensions
Caine
Stard
Pise
Joseph Gillotts
Ier
Ma Tamer Bantet
Setslagy
Ataitien
Spesees
Kou
Te Liabior
Woodward & Company
Low Fane
Downe
Epa
Chicago Senta Co
Bond
Chicago
Minneapolis Exposition
D. Munroe
Payetteville
N.C
Wild Neill
John Lesh
Paul
Paul Chemical
Benjamin Phaxtur
Beaton
Tam
Jo Evang
Evansville
Askansna
Nellie Adams
St. Paul
Browne
Portland
Oregon
Allen
J.P. Allen
Lyon
Caamell, Hazan & Go
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