Memorial Day and the memory wreaths of Capt. James Lawrence
This piece honors Memorial Day as a tribute to all fallen soldiers across wars from the Revolution to World War I. It recalls Captain James Lawrence of Burlington New Jersey and his wartime fame with the Chesapeake and his famous line Don't give up the ship. It highlights the tradition of wreaths for forgotten earlier wars and the ongoing remembrance by surviving veterans.
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America
James Lawrence
U. S. S. Chesapeake
United States Navy
Lawrence
Burlington
N. J
France
Isaac ‘Hull
Stephen Decatur
John Rodgers
Constitution
Wasp
Argus
Hornet
Wingland
Peacock
City of
New York
Congress
Chesapeake
Boston
Link Across the Sea Turns Ship Wreck into English Mill
Albert Halstead opens the door to unity at Plymouth with a memorial unveiling for American naval officers from 1813. Capt. James Lawrence and the Chesapeake Shannon duel is recounted, ending in Lawrence's death after a heroic stand. A Portsmouth mill built from Chesapeake timbers memorializes Lawrence, linking Anglo American friendship across century old wounds.
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Albert Halstead
Plymouth
England
Pryston
St. Andrews
James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Shannon
America
Burrage
Detroit
Dartmoor
Samuel Williams Earle
Roger Williams
United States Daughters of the War of 1812
Oliver Hazard Perry
Battle of
Lake Erie
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Lawrence
Broke
Halifax
Ludlow
Salem
Mass
New York
Old Trinity Churchyard
New York City
Wall Street
Trinity Churchyard
Wickham
Meon Valley
Hampshire
Little Smile Aid Helps Hungry Patron Daily
A restaurant keeper quietly eases low mood by supplying food to the hungry. An old patron, visiting about noon for provender, confides with the dishwasher that he feels lighter in supply today and reflects that something felt off in his basket.
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Indianapolis News
Full Speed Ahead Spectator Monk Speech Exchange
Spectator challenges Monk about riding the giraffe in races. Monk affirms, noting they have often won by a neck in previous races.
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Monk
Farmer Corn Tassle Plans To Transport Son For Learnin Gobs
Farmer Corn Tassle jokes about sending his son Josh to college to learn long words so he can fool people. He admits the boy lacks sense but hopes education will help.
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Josh
Farmer Corntassle
House-Hunter Seeks Isolated Lot for Quiet Life
A house-hunter asks for a small, isolated place at least five miles from others, intending to practice the cornet. The agent quotes the simple life as the buyer’s goal, reflecting a humorous contrast in Philadelphia Bulletin’s column.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Strachey Missed Laughing at Raleigh Cloak Tale
Louisville Courier Journal notes a scene where Sir Walter Raleigh’s cloak draws mockery as a crowd reacts with cameras rolling and a man faints. Essex hints to Elizabeth that Walt has not paid for the garment, sparking courtly gossip.
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Strachey
Sir Walter Raleigh
Essex
Queen Elizabeth
Walt
Louisville Courier-Journal
Parlor Fisherman Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A quip about judging a man’s fishing by his parlor pursuits circulates as readers debate time and skill. The joking exchange riffs on whether a man can truly fish while studying an extensive list of trout flies.
Politician Jokes On Political Partners In Fringe Talk
A cheeky remark about politics and unlikely alliances echoes through a comment on political partnerships. The line playfully suggests that even close colleagues may clash in phrasing, hinting at the uneasy nature of coalition dynamics.
Harmony Handshake Debate Sparks Crowd Critique
In a discussion on greeting customs Senator Sorglum questions crowd behavior that singles out a single man while they could mingle among themselves. The exchange centers on social ritual and public perception within political life.
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Senator Sorghum
Sentinel and sergeant clash over orders in tense standoff
A confrontation unfolds as a sergeant demands near verbatim obedience to lethal orders while a sentinel, identified as Yassuk, challenges the directive and warns that any movement may trigger a response, signaling a volatile security scenario.
Pickpocket’s Testimony Sparks Judge’s Question
A prison court scene shows a judge asking the pickpocket what he has done for humanity before passing sentence. The convict boasts that his actions have kept three or four detectives employed.
Have you a speaking acquaintance with the woman next door
A witty exchange about neighbors appears in Tit Bits, contrasting a speaking acquaintance with a deeper, silent familiarity.
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Tit-Bits Magazine
Bank of St George Financed Columbus Myth Revisited
The Bank of St George of Genoa is alleged to have financed Columbus, challenging school histories that credit Queen Isabella. If true, this would boost confidence in medieval banking and inspire modern financiers to back ambitious ventures, according to a column tracing the tale from the Iansas City Star.
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Bank of St. George
Genoa
Italy
Bank of St George
Isabella
Spain
Columbus
Iansas City Star
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Lichton C. CS
Bayer
REALL
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Mra. Mattle
MSN Center
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