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September 7, 1864
Daily National Republican
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Newspapers discuss the Confederate raider Tallahassee's use of smokeless coal for stealth, with the Erie Dispatch joking that the best defense is to stay out of its sight.
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The Philadelphia Ledger says, in speaking of the Tallahassee: "Our naval steamers burn anthracite coal, which makes no smoke at all;" hence "the steamer has to be within sight before her presence is known." The Erie Dispatch on this remarks: "By means of a slight transformation of words used by the Ledger, we arrive at the best assurance of safety from assault by the Tallahassee, namely: As the steamer has to be within sight before her presence is known, the best plan for not knowing her presence is to keep out of her sight."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Tallahassee
Smokeless Coal
Naval Stealth
Humorous Advice
Story Details
Story Details
The Philadelphia Ledger explains that the Tallahassee uses smokeless anthracite coal, undetectable until in sight. The Erie Dispatch wittily advises keeping out of sight to avoid detection.