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July 3, 1870
Nashville Union And American
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In a steamboat race, the Lee beats the Natchez to Memphis on July 2, arriving at 11:05 with the rival ten miles behind. The Natchez arrives over an hour later amid intense excitement, cannon salutes, bonfires, and cheers.
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Their relative positions as they passed here: "The Lee passed at 4:30; Natchez 5:24. The Natchez claims to have broken her pump and to have laid up thirty-six minutes.
Arrival at Memphis—The Natchez 10 Miles Behind.
MEMPHIS, July 2.—The Lee arrived at 11:05 and departed at 11:06, losing one minute. The Natchez was in sight about ten miles behind the Lee. There is an immense crowd on the bluff and the excitement is intense.
Cannon, Bonfires and Cheers.
MEMPHIS, July 2.—The Natchez arrived 12:09 and departed at 12:19, losing 10 minutes. She is one hour and four minutes behind Lee.
The friends of the Lee are jubilant in the extreme, and are offering odds of ten to one.
Both boats were saluted with cannon, bonfires and cheers.
Arrival at Memphis—The Natchez 10 Miles Behind.
MEMPHIS, July 2.—The Lee arrived at 11:05 and departed at 11:06, losing one minute. The Natchez was in sight about ten miles behind the Lee. There is an immense crowd on the bluff and the excitement is intense.
Cannon, Bonfires and Cheers.
MEMPHIS, July 2.—The Natchez arrived 12:09 and departed at 12:19, losing 10 minutes. She is one hour and four minutes behind Lee.
The friends of the Lee are jubilant in the extreme, and are offering odds of ten to one.
Both boats were saluted with cannon, bonfires and cheers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Boat Race
Steamboat Competition
Lee Victory
Natchez Arrival
Memphis Celebration
Where did it happen?
Memphis
Story Details
Location
Memphis
Event Date
July 2
Story Details
The steamboat Lee arrives in Memphis at 11:05, one minute ahead of departure, with the Natchez ten miles behind. The Natchez arrives at 12:09, departing at 12:19, one hour and four minutes behind. Crowds cheer, cannons fire, bonfires burn, and Lee's friends offer ten-to-one odds.