Enslaved eggs aid risky mission during 1777 escape
Maggie Hickok accepts danger to deliver eggs and a hidden note aiding Maj. Tallmadge in gathering intelligence on Philadelphia. A British patrol challenges her as she passes through town, but she safely reaches the inn and hands the loaf containing the note to Tallmadge. A swift horse escape ensues as British horsemen close in.
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Maj. Lalimadge
Vida
Maggie Dickok
Philadelphia
Maj. Tallmadge
Maj
Tallmadge
Washington
Valley Forge
Iate
Maj. Lallmadge
Maggie Hickok
Valley Porge
Oen
Mistress Jones
J 'Eng
Magegre
Guayiclova
Mrs. Jones
Ter
Jack
Johu
Jehu
Germantown
Everett T. Tomlinson
Origin of Cookery Terms From French Roots
The French are a nation of cooks and many culinary terms trace back to French origins. Farce means staffing in force meat, blanc mange implies white food, and Charlotte russe blends English and French meaning custard with a Russian twist.
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Charlotte
Equal Lay Representation in Methodist Conference Plea
Northwestern Christian Advocate prints a broad laymen appeal urging equal lay and ministerial representation at the general conference. The letter cites 1472 precedent, fairness, and church unity, arguing for a 1808 style balance and noting bishops and many clergy support. It stresses democratic ideals, financial stewardship, and unity across conferences.
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Northwestern Christian Advocate
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Cauren
South
wiswWer
Brethen
Advocate
Bowman
Merrill
Moss
Walden
Hureis
Chicago Police Special Senate Report Faults Civil Service Use
A Chicago special senate committee report details extensive failures to enforce Civil Service Law under Mayor Harrison. It accuses political interference, improper removals, unfit appointments, pension abuses, and gambling and opium dens tolerated by police, urging nonpolitical policing while noting no concrete recommendations.
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Spaiwertkep
Senate
Chicago
Berry
Harrison
Police Department
Civil Service Commission
Desperate Fight Ends in Double Attack at Dance Hall
Atlanta youth Charley Brown 17 shoots Clint Suttles after Suttles curses him and wounds him with a knife. Brown's pistol shot ends the attack but he is severely cut and may die from his injuries. Both men were well known in the city and Suttles was regarded as dangerous.
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Atlanta
Charley Brown
Clint Sutties
Suttley
Brown
Suttles
Luetgert Found Guilty in Wile Murder Trial
In Gary, the jury in Judge Garys court after a 72 day trial found Adolph Luetgert guilty of wife murder and fixed his punishment as imprisonment.
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Luetgert
Curgaco
Jridge Gary
Adolph Luetgert
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