The Heroic Sailor and the Montivedian Flag Rescue
Midshipman Bennett of Montevideo leads a daring night raid to seize a flag from Admiral Brown aboard the Spanish vessel Buenos Ayres. He slips into the cabin, claims the flag, is shot at, and jumps overboard to reach his ship, the crew then taking cover as gunfire erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinmiunodare Coo
Montevide
Coe
Bennett
Admiral Brown
Isteer
Cochrane Bennett
Mat
Montivedian Services
Commodore Coe
Amerchant
A Funny Courtship and Schmaltzy Front Page Tales
A crowded tale recounts a comic courtship in which Jonathan tries to win Sal Fisne via the old man, with misadventures, a pig pen chase, and a mud stumble ending in Sal’s death. Then a wary horse deal spirals into accusations of swindle, with Havens, M Call, and Skerrett chasing a fast mare through Albany and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Sal
John Gilpin
Samuel Havens
Brooklyn
Albany
M’gall
Havens
Stanwix Hall
M’call
Broadway
City Hotel
Skerrett
Troy Road
Knickerbocker
Captain
Mr. S
Stanwix
Allan
Mer
New York
Steamboat Landing
Sherrett
Sensible Advice and Jests From a Bygone Era
A ragbag of moralizing proverbs and quips admonishes boys to avoid vices such as theft and drunkenness while weaving in jokes about Noah’s ark, tax disputes, and social foibles. The piece blends regional anecdotes, puns, and a brief note on a priestly minister in Barcelona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leware
Phuc
Young hero rescues flag in bold maritime action
Amid a fierce gale the small boat sails toward the harbor as a rapid dash leads to a daring capture. The enemy fires grapeshot but is outmaneuvered. the flag is torn and water damaged yet salvaged. A grateful Senora greets the courageous youth with embraces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Bennett
Admiral Brown
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Taina
J. HL Clement
Robinson House
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Saarped
Miami
Miami County
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Porte
Ederry
Cardes
Dee Im
Fulton Street
Cheenwick Streets
Charles C
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Washington
Tin
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Proviston
PRUE
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Vem
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Mexico
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Corna
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Markt
WM. McVicker
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Shirk & Wilson
H. J. Shiric
Ino
M. Wilson
Joan Jamison
Heroic Sailor
Arba
Thanea Leche
Prater
Danie
Tipan
Bonnett
Oridie
Rasall
Oustine
Tamnoton
Sal Fisneahan
Lis Dacaeward
Anon
Grandmamma
Charley
Leo Speed
Troy
Poties
Justice Pasons
Mac
Manhattan
Sker
Sany
Masjer Bell
Wata- Waba
Alabscha
Ved
Aurel
Sam
Neesi Yy
Iowa
Barcelonia
Spain
M. Jaen
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