Seaman Elizabeth Cochrane

Elizabeth Seamanphotographed c. 1890

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S0190300 (sē′mən), Elizabeth Cochrane Pen name Nellie Bly (blī) 1864?-1922. American journalist known for her muckraking articles in the New York World, particularly an exposé on conditions in mental institutions. She also wrote an account of her 72-day journey around the world.