KROTZ ANGRY BLAMES GERMAN CONSUL FOR SAMOA TROUBLE
In Apia Samoa March 13 1899 German consul general Rose issued a counter proclamation to Admiral Kautzs orders causing Mataafa supporters to rally British and American ships shelled Mataafa factions clash with natives many casualties and naval bombardment. Admiral Kautz denounces the German proclamation and blames the consul for unrest while coordinating allied forces to uphold the Berlin treaty and protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apia
Samoa
San Francisco
United States
Mataafa
Kautz
Rose
Erty
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Berlin
Falke
Omega Oil Ad Promises Pain Relief Across New England
An advertisement asserts Omega Oil as the best liniment, praising its efficacy and widespread use. It claims thousands will read the one day $125 ad in newspapers and notes many who never used patent medicines now rely on it. It emphasizes broad consumer trust among professionals and workers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
The
Post
Omega
Boston
America
Omega Oil
Pain
Washington
United States
Omega Oil and the Swiss Herb Behind a Pain Cure
A Boston business figure backs Omega Oil after his wife recovered from a Paris ankle injury using a green Swiss herb liniment. The tale credits a Swiss pedlar, explains the Omega symbol, and urges readers to buy the oil from Omega Chemical Co. at 50 cents a bottle for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Omega Chemical Co
Central St
Mass
Soc
Malietoa Crowned King at Apia in Samoa
The coronation took place Thursday afternoon March 2 at Mulinuu with Malietoa proclaimed king aboard the Porpoise at Apia wharf. British and American sailors and marines plus natives formed the escort as Admiral Kautz and other officials attended. A salute followed by tunes from the Philadelphia band. No German officer attended. The Kaiser's ship did not salute the Tauranga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Apia
Mataafa
Philadelphia
Porpoise
Brown
Cave
Miller
Germany
Great Britain
America
Kautz
Sturdy
Vaiusu
Malietoa
Mulinuu
Justice Chambers
White
Osborn
Maxse
Sturlee
Torlesse
U.S. N
Tauranga
Officials scrutinize Apia rising details from AP dispatches
Washington officials and diplomats in London and Berlin awaited formal replies after AP reports on the Apia uprising. They note Admiral Kautz acted to protect life and property and enforce the Berlin treaty, possibly paving the way for a new commission and restoring the status quo ante bellum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State
Navy Departments
Apia
Associated Press
San Francisco
Samoa
Kautz
London
Berlin
American Fleet Welcomed in La Guayra Venezuela
Rear Admiral Sampson leads American warships to La Guayra where President Andrade hosted a dinner and ball for the admiral and officers. Andrade plans to decorate the admiral and seven officers with the Order of Bolivar as British minister Haggard hosts a grand fete for the Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Sampson
la Guayra
Andrade
United States
F. B. Tocomis
Bolivar
W. H. D. Haggard
Portrait Presented to Roxbury Mother for Lost Son
Mrs McGillevray of 24 Juamonth Street Roxbury received a crayon portrait of her son George who was lost on the steamer Portland. The gift came from his young friends who expressed sympathy and Mrs McGillevray thanked them warmly.
Birdies marble tale recalls Virginia City childhood
A reminiscence of Miss Virginia Fair later Mrs. Vanderbilt Jr. in Virginia City recounts marbles on South B street. The story follows the Fair family, neighbor children, a lost agate, and a public spanking by Mrs. Fair as Birdie’s youth unfolds with local figures and a priest.
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Virginia Fair
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
South B Street
Virginia City
Nev
Comstock
Fairboys
Vanderbilt
Boston
Charlie Fair
Birdie
Fair
Charlie
Father Manogue
Omstock
Fairs
Minng
Fred Tritle
Arizona
Little Fair
B Street
Nevada
New England
Edgington
Tessie Fair
Mrs. Oelrichs
White Fair
Mrs. Fair
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Krotz
U. S
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli
Vaiaala
Rebles
Cutliffe
Admiral Kautz
Paris
France
Switzerland
Alps
Pedler
William K. Vanderbilt, JR
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