The Mary Ann and the Whale Whips a British Frigate
Captain Elisha Hopewell of the Mary Ann sails a cargo of powder and muskets bound for North Carolina. A calm stalls them as a 60 ft whale drifts by, a British frigate approaches, and a daring rescue by Providence and a whale saves the brig and cargo. Nancy stays brave, the crew endures, and the powder reaches General Greene’s forces at Eutaw Springs.
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Essem
Boston
Nancy
American
Elisha Hopewell
Salem
Waal
Goth
Elisha
Josh
Abe
Jour
Arma
New England
Ancy
Elteha
Ceble
Cnlm
Mary Ann
Elissa Hopewell
Charleston
Jeviathan
Ellaria
Deacon Taylor
Gawn
Merall
Ealm
Anch
L Despond
Ency
Tenhaninttes
Sean
Elina Hopewell
Greene
Eutaw Springs
Ant
Hidden heir found in Newark boarding house tale
Frances Blind known for 32 years disappears into wealth but is identified as May Boutwell, daughter of a London lumber merchant. British consul in New York confirms real father is Londoner Boutwell and estate funds are left to Catherine Blind and her children. Miss Boutwell lived with Mrs. Blind in Newark under a promise of secrecy.
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New York
Frances
Newark
London
Boutwell
Ia May Boutwell
Miss Boutwell
Catherine Blind
Mra Blind
Blind
Cansul
Women Should Not Be Allowed To Miss Military Service
German professor Hans Eschelbach urges making women serve two years in the army before marriage, arguing equality after centuries of subjugation. He notes men are conscripted and questions why women should be exempt, a proposal discussed in Nord und Sud and drawing strong debate.
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Berlin
Germany
Hans Eschelbach
Reichstag
Nord Und Sued
Eschelbach
Obituary Notice of Mrs. Rogers of Lexington
Mrs. Rogers died at her Lexington Kentucky home last Saturday after a brief illness of erysipelas. She was about sixty five, daughter of the late Mike Donohoe of Bardstown, born and raised in this place. She married D. J. Rogers and leaves several children including W. D. Rogers of Bardstown. Interment was in Lexington amid sorrow from friends here and elsewhere.
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Bardstown
Relic Found From Westport Battle by Boy in Missouri Field
A broken cavalry saber believed to have belonged to a Gen Joe Shelby trooper from the Battle of Westport was found by seven year old Harold Barthelson on a field south of Westport Missouri The blade shows battle wear and the hilt bears initials C K indicating the former owner.
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Westport
C.K
Kareas City
Joe Shelby
Jobo Wideman
Harold Barthelson
Karl Barthelson
Harold
C. K
Neuralgia and Pain Relief Advert by Dr Miles
An advertisement explains neuralgia as nerve pain and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy. It claims relief for neuralgia, cancer pains, rheumatism, dizziness, nervousness, sleeplessness, car sickness, and indigestion with no after effects.
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Miles
Mies
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America
Hans Fechelbach
Lexington
Kentucky Standard
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Phoenix Hotel
Anaiste
Normany Cafe
Bath County
Owingaville
J. R
Cole”) Bascom
Sharpeburg
Deary
Dallane Ky
Berfarad Heeg
George A. Heeg
Mise Hallmeier
C. F. Stephens
MU Sterling
Mgnt
Mt Sterting
Lancaster
Louis Tandram
The
Lancaster Record
Kentucky Press Association
Atlanta
M. H. Jones
Peoples Deposit Bank
Springfield
Kentucky
Leo Hares
B Tuomrson
Springfield, Ky
Pwors
John Y Mayes
Springfield, Kentucky
Eoeceoer
Louisville
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