Memorable Sayings of Naval Heroes of Early America
A historical roundup recalls sea captains and admirals like Whipple Barry Decatur and Paul Jones, detailing their famous retorts and toasts. It highlights heroic phrases, dramatic ship actions from battles on Lake Champlain and against Barbary pirates, and ends with a nod to San Jacinto and national memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
John Adams
John Manly
Alfred
Paw Jones
Ndr
Serapis
Cais
George Til
Pat Jones
Day of Judgement and Doings of Christ and the Alamo
This lesson surveys Matth 24 31 46 on the judgment day with preface on Jesus actions in Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. It contrasts the rightous and wicked, invites mercy yet warns final separation, and uses biblical citations to explain eternal destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jerusalem
Temple
Mount of Olives
Atl
Matthew
Jotus
Lenton
Dim iJohn Swil
Tim
Tilt Keil
Jems
Jesus
Mark
Paul
Mutt
Justus
Paradice
Lukesvill
Abrahams
Adium
Earth
Fragmentary dialogue on poetry and patent medicine ad
A Washington Star excerpt shows two men debating a poem on spring and a quick sale after a slight change. They suggest art’s power and joke about tailoring verses to fit a patent medicine name for a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ellide Speed Ship Offered to Navy for Faster Warfare
A Brooklyn Chronicle report details the Ellide, an 80 foot long yacht owned by Burgess Warren of Philadelphia, offered to the U S Navy as a fast torpedo courier. Described is her mahogany double skin hull, 9 cylinder quadruple expansion engine, water tube boiler, and record pace of 1 minute 35 seconds for a mile, claiming potential to reach Havana in under two hours and outrun enemy craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Decatur
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Lester Nadeary
Decatur
Sawehe
Devatur
Commodore Porter
Admiral Porter
Dritieh
Porter
Angul An Awertig
Chad
England
de Ford
Thalfe
Hull
Newtor
Mortis
Plefes
United States
Burgess Warren
Key West
Havana
Te Am
Packard
Ship's Range in Action in Naval Warfare debate
A Washington Star piece quotes a naval officer debunking battlefield “pictures” of battleships engaging at close range. He notes real combat favors maneuvering and long distances, with the Yalu clash at about two miles being the practical proximity. He also says boarding crews and prize actions occur only after ships strike colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalu
United States Navy
Prise Crewn
Nervous Bailiffs Edge Ahead in Court Drill
In a tense proceeding at local court, officials report mounting unease as moves tighten control. Public hearing attendees observe cautious conduct as judges weigh preliminary arguments and pending motions.
Misses Well Complexion Tonic Promises New Skin
Misses Well of Fifth Avenue New York offers Complexion Tonic claimed to remove wrinkles spots freckles and pimples by absorbing impurities and stimulating skin renewal. They advertise rapid effects and claim benefits for all skin types with a grand public offer next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiacover
Tsifth Avenue
New York City
Calléta
New York
Melhde
Willie
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Uttmrancees
Tarry
Lawrence
Phrmy
Thle Alamo
Bam Houston
Farraguts
The
Siti
Sen Fichters
Whipply
Trowidence
R. L
James Wallace
Mowe
Gaepee
Janes
Whipple
France
Commodore
John Barry
Alliance
Jack Barry
Tristan
Barry
Nathan Coffin
De«entur
Duvelen
Vetlon Deektur
Deentur
Heraig
Chesapeake
Perry
Bia Masuiead
Tankeely
Ponce &S
Newport
Goesel
Lake Erie
Scott
Peele
Preble
Mediterranean
Semin Shipo
Richard Btrachan
Treblo
Thia
Edward Preble
Loys
Macdonouch
Lake Champlainon
Macdonough
Sam Touston
Maine
Sam Howeton Cave
San Jacinto
J. E. Gilbert, D. D
LL. D
American Society of Religious Education
Leora
God
Devil
Angela
Hhat
Fatan
Eatth
Josue
Matt xii
Jaws
Mix
Gahan i
Wien
Jowie
Firet
Gowdeeda
John xv
Texas
Travis
Bexar
Santa Anna
Alamo
Travia
Cieneral Houston
San Jacinte
Santa Anita
Houston
A&tv
Commodore Stockton
California
Los Angeles
Sinekven
Tatnall
James Hope
Farragut
Craven
Sayries
Spain
Uncle Sam
N. K. Fairbank Company
Louis
Pittyhurch
Baltimore
Mercury
NAVY
Brooklyn
Ciltinen
Silington
Castoria
Attegas
BAI Tea
Bears
Gastoria
A Wotian
Lackawanna ‘Lumber
GANG
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susqueshanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Scranton
Dr. Peal
Genete
Chishvster
Achei Md
Mowih
Walling
Conk Remedy CO
Mason
Pete
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