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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1905
Page
9
The account recounts John Paul Jones’s pivotal clash with the British HMS Serapis and HMS Countess of Scarborough, detailing his strategic use of superior firepower and diplomacy to secure victory. It notes Jones’s persistence through political pressure, his bold maneuvers at sea, and the Serapis’s decisive boarding, cementing his role in American naval history.
A torn 18th century narrative recounts Captain Jones after a British warship capture, his crew mix of Portuguese, Brevet sailors, fishermen, and Americans, funds exhausted, his stubborn push toward privateering. The Aug 14 1779 cruise begins with a moonlit frigate duel, two vessels under gunnery disparity, and the Richard’s crew facing heavy losses before regrouping aboard a leaner ship.
In a documented episode, Jones visits French warships at Bumpton Roads to gain permission for complete plans of the frigate La Terpsichore and the first American warship Alliance. The naval committee of Congress, led by Robert Morris, seeks his counsel, and Washington lauds his decisive powers. He drafts a comprehensive naval offi cer presentation and contributes organizational theory later adopted by the committee. He also helps convert Indiamen into lightweight frigates, including the Alfred, the first war vessel prepared for colonial service.
No one will be allowed on the Corner Red and Gun Club grounds at the opening today without a special permit. Local officials caution attendees to obtain clearance before arrival and remind readers of safety rules for the event.
The Rome City area reports a bustling summer as dozens of cottages, hotels, and Spring Beach establishments prepare for peak season. Guests from Fort Wayne and nearby cities arrive, anglers enjoy the dike and lake, and cottages receive upgrades including spring water amenities and new boat services. Local residents like the Klotz, Micham, and Wouser families host visitors while plans unfold for the cottagers' train to transport summer crowds.
J Jones reports the death of General Ho W Boxulim president of the Chickamauga park commission in Atlantic City due to a complication of diseases.
O L Alford of Wort Wayne, longtime editor of the Elkhart Herald and former editor of the Sunday School Visitor, disputes attribution of the saying you can fool some of the people all of the time. He explains the quip likely derives from Philander Doesticks and notes he never heard Lincoln use it.
Daniel Casey city auditor and former city clerk was found dead along the Mahoney river. He was 31, missing since Monday, with a badly broken body possibly from a fall or other cause. Survived by father mother two sisters and three brothers. Unclear if death self inflicted.
Fragmented OCR describes widespread worry over mental strain and physical decline among men linked to occupations and social roles. References to professions, farming, pulpits, and supply chains imply a broad social impact. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Tucker as the old established specialist who restores health and vigor using latest scientific principles. It claims relief from nervous weakness decay of body and mind poor memory despondency and other abuses effects with low charges and medicines furnished. Hours listed for consultations with free private advice and Sundays limited hours.
A period style editorial urges readers to engage with the Journals desire ads as part of everyday life. It frames classifieds as a practical link to the needs, hopes, and daily concerns of people around them.
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