Mystery of Tom Paine’s Remains Endures Across Centuries
Historians debate the fate of Tom Paine’s remains after his 1809 death in New York. Buried at New Rochelle, his body was moved to England by William Corbett to advance republican doctrine. The trunk with the bones passed through many hands, a planned public funeral never occurred, and theories place the remains in France or an unmarked English grave.
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Tom Patino
Paine
New York
New Rochelle
England
William Corbett
Corbett
In Committee
Republican Committee
France
Posers Put To Jap Editors
A Japanese newspaper page shares reader questions to editors. A Yamato poser asks if divorce for pale eyebrows damages reputation. Yomiuri replies the marriage can be sued to end it rather than eyebrow color as cause. Another reader seeks facial reshaping aid. editor notes no method exists to alter face shape and compliments her healthy, cheerful look.
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Yamato
Figures of Earths Husband in Cabell Quote
The speaker Manuel reveals his wife Tam is tedious and opinionated. He ventfully muses on the burdens of married life, admitting silent resentment and urges to “go out and kill somebody” before returning home for toast as a coping mechanism.
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Tam
Manuel
Heaven
James Branch Cabell
First United States Mint Origin and Early Operations
The Philadelphia mint authorized by Congress on April 2, 1792, became the first U.S. mint. President Washington named astronomer David Tattenhouse as first director. Three Cincinnati presses from England began operation October 1. The brick three story building housed the mint and the carriage department in a simple rear wooden structure. Until 1816, coin work was done by hand or horsepower.
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Henry Voight
United States
Aaron Manly iron steamboat sails London Paris route
The Firat iron Steamboat, launched from Tipton docks in England, tested on the Thames and deployed for direct service between London and Paris. A Commons report compares its voyage times to sailing vessels, noting speeds around eight to nine knots and journey times as a fraction of sailing vessels. The Aaron Manly then operated on the line as described.
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Aaron Manly
Tipton
England
Aaron Maunby
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