Yankee Land Defends Against Pirate In Singapore Rescue
The Yankee Land, captained by Young and manned by a brave crew led by his wife, fended off five pirate prahus off Singapore after a becalmed drift. A fierce 30 minute battle left 18 pirates dead and 28 aboard, with 7 defenders killed, the ship then resumed voyage to Singapore amid praise for the captain and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Lewis
Sarrow
Josus Yous
Aiden
Ninte
New York
Houtswain
Ehisother
Young
China
Boston
Japan
Iack
Bey
Dack
Dion
Honekani
Yoong
Hongzhong
Tiaite
Flo
Indeus
Hongkong
Singapore
Thamsol
Borneo
Siarese
Avind
Enat
Chusat
Almard
Asda
Mr. Waite
Ulgghong
Auanolayur
Prevchantinian
Noward
Tiuan
Cave
Green
Yankee Land
Ian Byut Ping
Panto
Cook
Nerey
Mr. White
Mrs. Young
Tominke
Ada
Plantation Negroes and Their Love of Hunting
A Philadelphia Times commentary discusses enslaved workers’ hunting culture on plantations. It describes field hands using dogs, guns, and stealth to pursue game, viewing ownership of a gun as a symbol of personal gain and status beyond labor income, despite dangerous weapon reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Belgium Lacks Navy Despite Ancient Harbor Antwerps Role
Belgium, without a navy, stands out among European nations though Antwerp, one of Europe's oldest harbors, once hosted up to 2000 ships during its peak. The article notes Antwerp's continued substantial trade with the United States and recalls 1880s Belgium Netherlands territorial splits and Holland's retained colonial possessions, while Belgium faced naval challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Europe
Antwerp
United States
Netherlands
Holland
Tales of the Times and a Dyspepsia Tablet Ad
A New York World tale recalls a Broadway street incident contrasting old and new eras as a white gentleman and a colored woman exchange money in a dainty scene. Also an advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion with Dr. Jennison endorsement and nationwide drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phils Siéry Miastracéa
Broadway
New-York
New York
Sve
New York World
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Instant Relief
An advertised cure claims to safely treat itching bleeding and protruding piles with no opium, offering instant relief. A 50 cent package is said to cure years of suffering, with testimonials from Mrs Mary C. Tyler and E O'Brien, and notices mailed for further details from Pyramid Co, Alton Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Tyler
Weppner
Ore
E. O'Brien
Rock Bluffs
Nel
Pyramid Co
Altron, Mich
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Elarland
Jennison
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
de. Kinnen & Co
Binanamton
N. Y
Tom’r, Shepherd
Richard Botlar
Hieamajon
Pamee Mr. Paisgons
David
Beach
Orviog
State Steel
Wigaman’e Grocers
Marshall
Michigan Rentatti
Cannes
Sineg Miller & Miller
Lew
Cook Block
First
Staines
Postafrica
Marana
Elias HE Sisttt
Real Estate
Jareo
Smu
ARM and Hammer Soda
Church & CO
NEW American
Fred
Howe
Slx
American Harrow CO
Detroit
Mich
Lig
Costa
Europs
Wie
Marshill
Marshall Light CO
Weekly Tribune
Marshall Statesman
St. Vitus
Blanche
Miles Nervine
St. Jatus
B. Bullock
Brighton
Miles
Keee
Detaoit News. Company
Wasat Larned Wee
Datroit, Mich
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