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The origin of chess... Print of a comet...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1742  Perhaps the best article within is titled: "The Origin of the Game of Chess from the French of M. Frevet" which includes nearly 2 pages and contains much detail.

The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: &q
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1961 death of actress Marion Davies...

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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Sept. 23, 1961



* Marion Davies death (1st report)

* Hollywood actress, producer & screenwriter

* Broadway musicals & Ziegfeld Follies star

* William Randolph Hearst mistress



Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Marion Davies Dies Of cancer At 64" with lead-in: "Wealthy Screen Star Noted For Philanthropies" and ... See More  

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