Tragic longboat story from the William Brown disaster
The 1841 ship William Brown disaster near Cape Race saw crewman William Holmes take command during a sinking scene. After two boats separated, Holmes ordered a brutal survival trial on the longboat, casting several men overboard while guiding the survivors toward Philadelphia. In 1842 Holmes was tried for manslaughter, found guilty with mercy, sentenced to six months and a fine, later partially remitted.
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William Brown
Honeward
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Yomifles
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Scotey
Trish
New World
Wowelsek
William Holmes
Holmes
Shaw
Tholmes
Arma
Holme
Charle
McAver
Negra Cook
Liehtert
Frank Askin
Frank
Askin
Crescent
Clark Russell
Guand
Frank Arlin
High Seas
United States Circuit Court
Henry Baldwin
Supreme Court
Meredeth
Dallas
Hopkins
David
Paul Brown
Hazlehurst
Armstrong
Dalvis
Bacon
David Paul Brown
United States
Life Insurance Company
Carnot
Baldwin
Jathor
Lot
Tyler
Hoosier Schoolmaster tale of crow and cayenne ends in trouble
In Indianapolis a wilds native finds a mineral spring whose fame brings visitors to a crude retreat. A Philadelphian diners complains of food and tests a crow stuffed with cayenne. the landlord’s retort proves a fatal bite to the ego as the tale ends with the crowded inn unsettled and the crowd asking for mercy.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Indianapolis
All Made of Peanuts Soup Sandwiches and Desserts
A long read on peanut usage from the country fair era, detailing nutritious peanuts, their culinary uses in soups, sandwiches and desserts, and various recipes. It covers peanut paste spreads, merinque shells, wafers and candies, plus a peanut coffee method, including steps, ingredients, and serving ideas.
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Brend
Bali
Wren
New Orleans
An Unmet Suspicion
A historical note quotes a student letter where the writer refers to his father remarking studies are costly and a stayes cost. The fragment suggests tension between education costs and parental concern during a period reflected in a Fliegende Blätter item.
Manhood Restored by Pink Pills in Chicago Veteran
A 62 year old veteran, Beson A Wood of Wyoming County New York, describes years of sunstroke bronchitis and heart strain from army service. After moving to Chicago and enduring heavy streetcar work, he embraced Dr Williams Pink Pills and reports relief from locomotor ataxia and chest pains. He testifies to improved strength and health and endorses the remedy.
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Voice
Chicago
St. Porn
Wyoming County
New York
Beson A. Wood
Lingis
Hingis
Hite
Hwlil
Thy
West
Madison
William
Washington Rose
Mr. Wood
Anna
Roy
Pink Pills credited with curing sickness in Vicksburg carpenter
George Wandell of Vicksburg Michigan recounts a spring 1402 to 1403 illness period marked by fever chills nervous prostration and fatigue. After trying various remedies he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength allowing him to return to carpentry and resume normal life. He notes his daughter also benefited from the treatment and urges readers to obtain the pills from Dr Williams' Medicine Co.
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Vicksburg
Mich
George Wandell
Michigan
Wandell
Williams
O. B. Dunning
Willinus
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