The Star Spangled Banner And Francis Scott Key
The article recounts how Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812 after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry. It details Key's capture of Dr Beanes, his mission to obtain release, the Baltimore fort battle, and the sight of the flag still waving at dawn. It also covers Key’s background, birth in Frederick Maryland in 1779, and death near Washington in 1843.
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Frederick
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
Washington City
Georgetown
St. John’s
Annapolis
Philip Barton Key
Frederick County
Washington
District of Columbia
Mary Taloc Lloyd
Taney
Key
William Beanes
Admiral Cockburn
Baltimore
Benedict’s
Patuxent
Nottingham
Marlborough
Dr. Beans
Ross
Dr. Beanes
President Madison
John S. Skinner
Bladensburg
Cockburn
Fort Henry
Skinner
Beanes
Judge Nicholson
Union
Benjamin Eades
Baltimore American
Fort McHenry
New Orleans
John Randolph
Canterbury
M. Rutheford
Monuments and legacy of Francis Scott Key and Fort McHenry
Narrative recalls Key finishing The Star Spangled Banner after Fort McHenry siege and the song's diffusion via handbills and papers. It notes monuments in Baltimore and San Francisco, Key’s Frederick County birth and burial, and the flag that inspired the anthem now at the National Museum with the Pembrokeshire- style provenance.
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Fort McHenry
National Museum
Washington City
Eben Appleton
George Armistead
Mary Pinskersgill
Caroline T. Purdy
Death of Rev J W Walden former Newark pastor
The Newark News reports the death of Rev Julius W Walden D D at 65 in Athens Georgia after 18 months illness from Brights disease. He served Newark Second Presbyterian 1888 1892 and held pastorates in New Orleans Athens Ga Butaw Ala and Eutaw Ala. He leaves widow and four daughters.
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Newark
Ohio
J. W. Walden
Audley Morton
Athens
Georgia
Bright
Morton
Julius W. Walden
Second Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Butaw
Ala
Emily Carrie
Julia
Walden
Selma
Washington and Lee Seminary
Lexington
Britannia. Street Church
College
Normal School
Defuniak Springs
Fla
Eutaw
Dr. Walden
Dr Walden Praised as Thoughtful Theologian and Pastor
A Newark Second Presbyterian tribute lauds Dr Walden for a balanced mix of theologian minister and pastor. His sermons blended doctrine with accessibility, reflecting a Southern education and broad thinking. He conveyed Bible messages with clear words and offered comfort to the ill and bereaved.
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Newark
Dr. Walden
Walden
Cardus hailed as best medicine by grateful patient
A reader claims Cardus saved her daughter and helped her regain strength after illness. She tried eleven bottles and now can resume all work and daily tasks with improved health. Written from Chattanooga praising the remedy and urging others to write for details.
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Cardus
Industrial Index flags busy Southeast spring and new firms
The Industrial Index notes a strong start to the second quarter with broad industrial and construction momentum across the Southeast. Twenty two new corporations form in a week with over 1.4 million dollars in capital. Savannah lumber and sugar refinery projects loom large. Gulf Pine sawmills planned. Clarkesdale bank building contracts. a new electric railway between Birmingham and Warrior River plus Jasper. Jacksonville bank remodel valued around 100000 dollars.
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Columbus
The
Industrial Index
Southeast
Savannah
Gulf Pine
Fla
Clarkesdale
Miss
Birmingham
Ala
Warrior River
Jasper
Jacksonville
Five Year Program Aims For Six Capital Ships This Year
Washington April 3 The House naval committee plans to press a six ship program including two battleships and four battle cruisers as a compromise between Secretary Daniels plan and the general navy board The secretary declined to state the navy ranking noting the five year plan would not leave the United States in second place The house subcommittee will begin streaming the hearings next.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
General Navy Board
United States Navy
House
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the Star Spangled
Banner
Franncis Scott Key
Commercial Bank of Athens
Ness
Commercial Bank A
E. HH. Dorsey
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Lick
Marburg
Catoctins
Chattanooga
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