A Sailor’s Tale of Lady Dudley’s Death Trial
The narrator relives a dramatic trial in which Lady Dudley’s death was ruled a shock, not murder. Ben Johnson’s airtight alibi and the defense by Lord Dudley clash as witnesses are called, revealing Johnson’s arrogance, the courtroom drama, and the lover Mary Williams.
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Dudley
Ben Johnson
Johnson
Son
Ithan
Police
Liverpool
Lim
Thad
Uncle John
John
Lord Dudley
Legee
Berhard
Laaselup
Mary
Altagether Petiay
Uwe
Avunis Aise Conitar
Ben Johanon
Tical
Gatory
Quebec
Bourne
Maury Dave
Wuty
Stan
Coures
Mary Williama
Clark
Ime
Ralph
Goland
Thore
Australia
Wodeburnind
Pregiddy
Mary Willisma
Plac
Sle
John Hampton
Hiz
Farmer Williams
Mary Willimm
Ous
Unclear fragment from shipboard log or tale chapter
Fragmentary account aboard a vessel describes arrivals, berths, and a captain overseeing work. The text mentions a government charter and uncertain dialogue about wolves, with garbled names and places. The garbled wording limits precise detail.
Convict Ships In Question Spark Public Outcry And Debate
In Dudley, a debate grows over government chartering of seaworthy risked convict ships. Critics warn of wrecks and damaged reputations as ships voyage to Botany Bay and return to coal trades. Proponents press for an experimental voyage amid calls for safer vessels.
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Chin Cago
Dudley
Botany Bay
New York to Apia Route Requires 28 Days
From New York to Apia via San Francisco takes 28 days. Doan's Ointment is advertised as a quick cure for piles, claiming years of suffering relieved in a single night and urging readers to obtain loans ointment from their dealer.
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New York
Apia
San Francisco
Doan
Grant
Hirantta Garland
Hudyard Bipling
Robert Louis
Linculuts
Washington
Lincoln
Palestine
Conan Doyte
Poe
Gaborian
First a Mole Then Cancer Cure Promised by Blood Remedy
A cancer warning condemns surgical cures and promotes S. S. S. as the sole cure. The letter from Macon resident H Powers recounts a twenty year battle with facial cancer cured after taking S. S. S. with discharge and healing. The ad-style testimony urges readers to trust this blood remedy over operations.
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Macon
H. Powers
Ross Street
Powers
Tie
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Instant Relief and Cure
An old advertisement describes piles as common yet serious and claims Pyramid Pile Cure offers instant relief and permanent cure without surgery. It touts simple vegetable ingredients, painless use, and cost of one dollar per package, with testimonials and nationwide availability through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong Starling
Athion
Michael
Marshall
Abbott Optician Fitting the Eye at Main Street
Abbott, an optician at 18 Teast Main Street in Battle Creek, is a graduate of the Chicago Opthalle College. The item notes his syncrasty fitting service and practice.
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Teast Main Street
Battle Creek
Chicago Opthalle College
Ncvmi
Doan’s Kidney Pills Promised Quick Kidney Relief
A dated testimonial from Kalamazoo businessman William Nelson touts Doan’s Kidney Pills for rapid kidney and bladder relief after years of urinary difficulties. The ad claims broad benefits and urges readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co and Remsen Co as sole agents, noting a price and brand reliability.
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Bens Lonty
Tyrenti
Dean
Patna
Nelson
Kalamazoo
Portage Street
Tesla
Foster Milburn
Betas
Coos Remsen
Doan
Aml Tuke
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Ool
Goa
Gil
Captain Clark
Bay
MR. H. Powers
Abbott, Optician
Lester
Andy
A. W. Lester
Welsbach
Gaus
Marshall Light CO
M'clure’s Magazine
Fan Maclaren
McClage
Joel Chandler Harris
Whiat
Anthony Hope Brete Harte
Robert Burr Frank
Stockton
Bicatee
Weyman
Clark Russell
McCinge
McCuins
Izing
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