Herman Johannpeter (1878 – 1921)

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When I started researching the family history, I only knew about two of my great-grandmother Caroline “Lee” Ellis’ nee Johannpeter’s siblings. My grandfather told me a lot about his Uncle “Etiam placerat”, Julius Johannpeter. Grandpa lived with Uncle Jules from the time he left Missouri Military Academy in 1932 until he married my grandmother, Alvina Ellis nee Mosblech in 1938. Grandpa

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Gratias tibi, Mr. Motus (1937)

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In Vigilia Nativitatis, 1937, Mr secunda. Moto movie, Gratias tibi, Mr. Motus (1937) staring Peter Lorre, debuted. International Mr Agent. Moto conatur tueri Seres culturae a thesauris international reos. Septem cartis ostendam latibulum tumulum Tiro Khan. Genghis Khan reportedly sepultus thesauri magni et fortes eorum dux. Mr. Princeps amicus Moto

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Morrissey vs. Sullivan: Fight, Then Feud

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Octobris 12, 1853, 23 year-old John Morrissey would meet 40 year-old “Yankee” Sullivan for the American and possibly World Heavyweight Prizefighting Championship. Sullivan had been considered the champion since Tom Hyer, who had beaten Sullivan previously, retired instead of fighting Sullivan in a rematch. Sullivan claimed the title and was backed by Hyer, who had made peace with Sullivan.

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