Lionizing Lyon by Forward B Clark
A wartime portrait honors Rear Admiral Lyon, detailing his heroism in the Spanish American War. It recalls his command of the Dolphin, his daring Guantanamo actions, and the rescue of sailors amid hurricane and battle. The piece lauds his leadership, the crew’s sacrifice, and the dramatic torpedo clearance in Santiago de Cuba waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvington
Heney Ware Lyon
Ian Otywar
Trenton Lince Terebhly
Samown
Manila Bay
Lyon
Vidalia
Vesnel
Kiunpihar
Pargular
Llaut
Celine Crows
Gifens
Lyot
We Dalphin
Dolphin
Sampson
Delphin
Guantanamo
Cusco
Flag Day Reflections on the American Flag History
A historical survey traces the flag’s evolution from the 13 stars and 12 stripes to the 24 star standard adopted in 1818. It notes key figures like John Paul Jones and Peter Wendover, the 1776 victories, and the Bedford flag’s preservation, highlighting enduring symbolism and recent state laws protecting the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
ploLhot
Alfred
Ahip
John Paul Dones
John Paul
Bond
United States
America
Portsmouth
N. Fl
John Paul Jones
Bon Hemma Richard
National Museum
Richard
Ranger
Hornet
Baltimore
Joshua Harney
Barney
Brandywine
Burgoyne
Valley Forga
Yorktown
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Francis Scott Key
Peter E. Wendover
New York City
Wendover
Samuel Co. Reid
New York
Huying
Danter
Capt
Reid
Cherry Street
Pew
Senate
Oklahoma
Philippines
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Eastport
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bedford
Concord
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Old North Bridge
Nathaniel Page
Pages
The Galinat Levan and McCalla’s Heroic Cable Cut
A dramatic veterans era account describes Admiral McCalla and the Marblehead and Nashville crews in the 1898 Cuba cable cutting operation. It details launches grappling cables under heavy fire, Winslow’s wound, and the high price paid by sailors and marines, while praising McCalla’s leadership and valor in support of U.S. naval history.
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Spiiller
Ial
Hataan
Lyor
Thuyy
Tennet
Lyon
Lowe
Adintra Iyon
Arma
Galinat Levan
Bowman Hendry McCalla
Mc Calla
Tientals
China
McCalla
Colon
Pananta
Panama
McCalta
Bia
Marblehead
Cuba
Cienfuegos Harbor
Nashville
The
Cameron McRae Winslow
Colorados Foint
McCalin
Lieut
Anderson
NeCalia
Winslow
Robert Walz
Patrick Reagan
Herman W. Kuchmelater
Harry Hendrickson
Volz
MecCalla
Thia
McCalia
Tlettsin
Tien-tsin
McCalla Wan
Santa Barbara
Vanity scheme drew crowds to Phillips Brooks sermons
An account describes a plan to fill Phillips Brooks Sundays at Fancwihall by selling tickets to the “walls” of the hall. The audience declined after the first week, forcing a checker-guest admission scheme. The tale also mentions prize-like theater tickets and stray anecdotes about farm birds and a comet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Fancwihall
Walls
Atraye
Checker
Bearson
The Scot and the Joke The White Rhinoceros Myth
The piece weighs humor in Scottish wit noting the canny Scot delays laughter to measure a joke. It argues delivery matters and a joke must deserve its laughter. It dismisses the white rhinoceros as a myth once thought real in Africa and clarifies Roosevelt’s hunt expectations.
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Dean Rom
Scotland
Scommen
Awate
Austrian Hawk Killed in Pennsylvania
A Washington County farmer shot what he thought an ordinary hawk only to reveal a rare Austrian hawk specimen. The creature measured about three feet two inches from tip to tip, surprising locals and prompting discussion of unusual wildlife finds.
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Pehninylvania Wryatt
Sprowis
Washington ‘County
Coli
Railways in China Linking Asia and Europe Progress
The article details American roles in laying a railway link from Canton to Kowloon and onward to Europe, noting foundation stone ceremonies in Hong Kong, projected two-year traffic start, and concerns over Chinese management and costs. It cites engineers, dates, and a £1,000,000 estimate, with remarks on international cooperation and financing.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Callel
Pat Lw
Kowloon
Tlakk Waa
Asti
Barrie
la Qemeaee
China
Cyaan
Athena Belvo
Ritem
Tleweyer
Dhe Ling
Vath
Frank Grover
Central da Nub
Tha Chi Neee
Ani
Wall
Guntan
Ifo Kong
America
Roumania
Constantnee
Wauld
Organize to Boom Buffallot- Buffalo Citizens Propose City Boom
Citizens of Buffalo propose a new municipal department of commerce and industry to boost the city. A bill by Senator Hil of Erie would establish the department and fund $500,000 in five annual installments for advertising and promotional efforts.
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Buffalo
Chamber of Commerce
Hil
Erie County
Department ‘of Commerce’ and Industry
Not a Loyalist Tale of a Provincial Mayor
Milve Delian Gayiaine recounts a provincial mayor of Wepraeitty whose presence during King George’s visit to the lawn prompts a ceremonial guard and a tense interruption. A misfired toast and social missteps ripple through the crowd as officials react with restraint and humor. The tale blends royal proximity with local politics and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monelend
Pete Tance
Milve Delian Gayiaine
Wepraeitty
George
Tol
Ciena
Irene Mone
Hymir
Controversial Tuberculosis Campaign Moves Across Nation
A sweeping civic charge in the United States sees women volunteers organized through the General Federation and various clubs to spread tuberculosis prevention messages nationwide. The narrative also recounts a moral anecdote about prayer and family dynamics illustrating communal concerns.
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Tuleventionia
Arcaeds
Fin Na- Honal Association For
Uae
Huds
Goulety
Ayyarbeest
Chiba
Alanka
Sandae
Porto Rico
Ennazune
Cavalry
Neighbor Confides Coffee Crisis and Postum Remedy
An elderly reader recalls years of coffee related ailments and how switching to Postum improved digestion, bowel regularity, and energy. She cites improved health for herself and a relative, noting Postum as a preferred beverage replacing coffee and praising its family use and affordability.
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Famnous
Plemnant Jaya
Somone
Baird
Iie
Ponthias
Wellville
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Foward
B. Clark
WMA
Patter Som
Guantanamo Bay
Eivery
Maclay
United States Navy
Ian Stosle
By Marie Everton Woodruff
William C. Cole
Yates Stirling, Jr
Santiago Harbor
Coromandaer Lyon
Santiago
Pand “Harry
Jndo&riously
New York Telegram
Africa
Roosevelt
Thera
Wheels
Ghina
Canton- Hong Kong
Asia
Europe
Ratron
Knael
Yebton
Ccnanto
Ocean Walker
Wonede Tangs Wall
Me de Roy
N.Y
Watter
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