History of Naval Power from Gallant Ships to Steam
An overview of naval dominance through the ages, tracing English strength from Henry VIII to the rise of steam propulsion. It notes British losses in World War I submarine warfare, outlines carronades and frigate evolution, and contrasts French Spanish ship design with British developments, culminating in early steam warships and paddle steamers transforming sea power.
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Henry VII
Robert Dudley
Carron Iron Company
Scotland
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Brooklyn
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Iran
England
France
United States
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Evolution of steam power reshaped naval warfare through screw propulsion
An overview traces the shift from sail to steam under French and British designs, noting the Napoleon as first screw-lined battleship and the Crimean War era innovations. It highlights ironclads, floating batteries, and the rise of steam fleets, with England’s cautious submarine adoption and ongoing fleet primacy concerns.
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France
England
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Alfred T. Mahan
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Captain Mahan
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Eleventh Hour Fight Against Executions in Arizona
July 16 reports an eleventh hour bid to save five condemned men slated for execution at Florence state penitentiary. Writs of habeas corpus sought through Judge Alister Rand. prison warden to accept appeals, while clemency appeals fail. Governor Clarke had denied clemency for the inmates.
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Florence State
Pes Moines
Lindsey Wan
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Praieia
Govertor
George W. Clarke
Board of Pas
Dividend Declared And War News From Berlin
A July report notes a declared dividend and a discussion with Secretary Lansing and Stay regarding the Lee incident. It also mentions A Mitchell Palmer as counsellor and President Wilson delaying action. Berlin reports Red Cross plans a Germany wide August 1 war anniversary charity day aiming to raise 15 million dollars.
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Berlin
Red Cross
Germany
Belgian Steamer Sunk in the Atlantic Incident
London reports the Belgian steamship Princess Marie Jose, a vessel of 1,953 tons, sunk in a recent engagement. No further details on casualties or location are provided in the fragment.
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London
Princessé Marie Jose
Battleship torpedoed by German submarine today
The vessel was sunk by a German submarine. Twenty one crew members were saved, with twenty five rescued, amid Royal Navy actions.
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Trust Fund For Education Filed In Ottawa Probate
A trust of $100,000 for education of certain persons was filed for probate today in Ottawa. The trust appears to have been established for the welfare of a Mrs Dwight Hassad and is recorded as part of the estate proceedings. The filing indicates the trust is to benefit named beneficiaries connected to Mabre society.
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Ottawa
Dwight Hassad
Mabre
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