Hope and Disappointment Aboard the Scorpion
Lieutenant Thomas Holton orders Scorpion to sail from Newport News to join the torpedo boat flotilla off Key West for action. Frost shares cautious optimism as the crew senses impending combat while memories of the Maine and Cuban events fuel stirring patriotism.
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Scorpion
Bobby” Frost
Newport
Key West
Holton
Frost
Newport News
Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Naval Academy
California
Osgood
Frederick Funston
Castile
Aragon
Holton Assigned Secret Mission After Spanish American War
In Washington Holton learns he will lead a covert assignment to learn Cuban plans as tensions with Spain rise. President Roosevelt's assistant secretary briefs him at the Navy Department, outlining surveillance targets, a Willard ball, and a dangerous path ahead for the young captain before the narrative continues.
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Holton
Navy Department
Capitol
Secretary Long
Mr. Holton
Holton Guy
Spain
Navy
Army
Dewes
Mr. Roosevelt
the Willard
United States
Havana
Secret Service
George
Willard
Potlatch Festival Explained as Gift Exchange
The term potlatch derives from a Pacific coast Indian word meaning festival of gifts. At a patshad celebration more personal property given away raises a person’s standing, with greater expected return at the next potlatch. The festival features music dancing and feasting.
Niagara River Power Potential Highlighted by U S Consul
Edwin W. Trimmer, U S consul at Niagara Falls, says civic associations seek to preserve scenery while envisioning Niagara River power sufficient to run streetcars, heat homes, and fuel New York state industry. He notes only about 5 percent of potential is harnessed and predicts future engineers could develop full capacity without scenery loss. The idea echoed by the Washington Post description of the gorge route.
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Niagara River
New York
Edwin W. Trimmer
United States
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Shoreham
Falls
N. Y
Lewiston
Washington Post
Manches ter Firm Toast Clipped by Nervous Speaker
At the annual picnic a Manchester firm, a packer rose to propose the health of the firm. He faltered and said the toast would be very trief. The remark drew laughter as the mishap underscored the nervous moment after dinner.
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Manchester
Seaside trip exposes small boy’s sharp observation
The tale recalls Little Pierre arguing the sea is not large enough as he returns from the coast. Father asks what’s the matter with the sea and Pierre replies that it has only one shore, revealing a child’s witty view.
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Pierre
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