The Torpedo in War From 1585 to Feb 15 Havana Harbor
A historical survey traces torpedo development from Zambelli’s 1585 use in Antwerp to the Civil War era, highlighting Captain Bushnell, Robert Fulton, Colonel Samuel Colt, and Lt. William B. Cushing. The piece notes submergence, electric ignition, and diverse designs shaping modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana Harbor
Zambelli
Antwerp
Fulton
Samuel Colt
Potomac River
Colt
Alexandria
Willet’s Point
United States
Albemarle
William B. Cushing
Cushing
Plymouth
Roanoke River
Marsala Vase of Antiquity Draws Connoisseurs
In Marsala Sicily a famed ancient Marsala vase emerges as a celebrated relic. The town, a health resort, preserves old fortifications and a vast subterranean city with catacombs used for both living and dead.
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Marsala
Virginius massacre recalled as brutal Spanish cruelty
A 1873 Virginia massacre tale recalls the Virginius episode in which Cuban rebels used an American flagged ship. Spain executed leaders and crew, while a British commander halted further killings, averting wider conflict with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
John F. Patterson
Cuba
Joseph Fry
New York
Virginias
Kingston
Jamaica
Cuban
Pedro Cespedes
Juan Nepomuceno Burriel
Louisi
Ana
Gov. Barrier
Virginius
Ryan
England
Dyspepsia cure marketed in Scranton ad case
A Scranton resident, Joseph T. Vandyke of 440 Hickory Street, recounts years of stomach trouble diagnosed as catarrh and failing medicines. He credits Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, urged by Thomas Campbell, with restoring health and vitality after limited relief from prior treatments. The ad touts the pills as a nerve and blood tonic addressing dyspepsia and general nutrition.
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Scranton
Joseph T. Vandyke
Hickory St
Mr. Vandyke
Thomas Campbell
Williams
Wiliams
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David Bushnell
Ezra Lee
Eagle
New York Harbor
Lord Howe
Bushnell
Robert Fulton
Brest
Boulogne
Commondore Rogers
Sicily
Afpatr
Juan Barriel
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Ind Mau
Ww Cycle CO
Chicago
Ruggiaw
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