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May 15, 2024 · 0. No views 1 minute ago. "Ten Days in a Mad-House" by Nellie Bly is a groundbreaking work of investigative journalism that delves into the harsh conditions and mistreatment...
May 19, 2024 · In 1887 a 23 year old young woman named Elizabeth Cochrane arrived at the New York World newspaper asking for a job. At that time, the newspapers didn't hire...
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5 days ago · The real story behind Nellie Bly’s escape from Blackwell’s Island was facilitated by her contacts in the outside world. The management of the newspaper she worked for sent an attorney who claimed that friends would “take charge” of her, leading to her release.
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4 days ago · Hey everyone, and welcome to @thingsyoudidnotknow-xt8jc! Today, we're diving into the remarkable life of Nellie Bly, a woman who shattered stereotypes and redefined investigative journalism.
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May 23, 2024 · In 1889, New York reporter Nellie Bly — inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days — began a circumnavigation she hoped to complete in less time. Her trip was sponsored by her employer, The World. Just hours after her ship set out across the Atlantic, another New York publication put writer Elizabeth Bisland on a westbound train.
May 6, 2024 · Nellie would go off in disguise to report on a story, which often focused on the lives and experiences of working women who were chronically ignored and overlooked. From 1887 to 1890, Nellie exposed an Albany lobbyist, got arrested and spent the night in jail, explored the black market for babies, worked in a hatbox factory, and learned ballet.
May 21, 2024 · Read 2,286 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In 1887, 23-year-old reporter Nellie Bly had herself committed to a New York City asylum…
