Sailors repulse Mat aafa ambush at Apia leaves officers dead
An American and British reconnoitering party of 105 sailors and 150 friendly forces attacked Mataafa guerrillas near Apia. Lieutenant Freeman and Ensign Monaghan died in the defense as forces retreated after gun failure. Several marines and seamen were wounded. rebels suffered heavy losses.
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Washington
Kautz
Navy Department
Auckland
Navy
United States
Freeman
Apia
Philip W. Lansdale
John R. Monaghan
James Butler
Leaeen Norman E. Edsal
Philadelphia
N. Z
Mataafa
Eld
A. H. Freeman
Tauranga
P. W. Lansdale
J. R.monaghan
Lansdale
Sma
Bluejackets
Lieutenant Freeman
Monaghan
Seaman Hunt
Porpoise
Royalist
Hunt
George E. Cave
The
C. M. Perkins
Cave
Sturdee
Gaunt
Fire damages Congregational Church during North Adams fair
A blaze at the Congregational Church in North Adams today caused $10,000 damage and gut the main portion. The fire started in a fair booth when an oil stove exploded, triggering a rapid blaze. Ladies and patrons narrowly escaped as decorations and collections were destroyed. property is insured but loss is substantial.
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North Adams
Big Fire Destroys Boston Museum Theater and Wildlife Gallery
Three alarms were sent after 5 AM for a fire at a Boston museum theater. Dense smoke filled the area as flames grew, threatening the structure. The blaze began on a balcony area and damaged scenery, gowns, and the old natural history museum, with potential total loss of the gallery and curios.
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Boston Museum
Pere FIGHTH BEGINS ITS LAST TOUR OF DUTY
Eighth Regiment reports for final tour at noon with muster out set for April 28. Soldiers dine late due to delays, enjoy a band concert, and comment on a meal from caterers. A guard of 24 is posted and 8 posts are set. some liberty is permitted nightly and by day to keep health up until muster. A flying wedge of about a dozen men margins guards at the door. Continued on Page 8.
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Svenberg
Perry
Indictment Quashed in Poisoning Case at Watertown
Justice Pardon C Williams dismissed the indictment against Roland B Molineux for sending poison to Harry Cornish which caused Mrs Adams death The ruling directs resubmission to the current or a later New York grand jury and states the defendant must be tried on legal evidence if reindicted or discharged if not The decision emphasizes only legal evidence may be considered by the grand jury and binding results will follow.
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Watertown
N. Y
Pardon C. Williams
Roland B. Molineux
Harry Cornish
New York
Peole
German Manager Arrested After Samoa Clash
Eight other rebels and bloody scenes mark the fight near Apia as Mataafa forces clash with allied troops. The German plantation manager is jailed aboard the Tauranga for inciting natives against allied forces. Expiditions by Tauranga and Porpoise drive Mataafa strongholds. 46 boats and several villages destroyed. 100 Samoans aiding. Sailors seek vengeance for fallen officers while authorities restrain them amid mounting tensions.
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Tauranga
Supreme Court
Mataafa
Germany
Porpoise
Apia
Incomparable Boston Blend Coffee advertisement
An advertising notice touts Incomparable Boston Blend Coffee as superior Mocha and Java at 25 cents per pound, offering 4 pounds free to New England addresses for 1.00 or 8 pounds free for 2.00. It stresses that Boston Blend is American through and bears a signature strip on every can for authenticity.
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Java
Boston
New England
Indignation in Washington over sacrifices blamed on Germany
Washington officers voiced outrage over American war deaths and demanded reparation after Germany was held responsible for the outrage. The report notes strong sentiment for accountability as authorities press for justice.
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Germany
New Irish Parliament Idea Draws Support in Dublin
Sir Thomas Henry Esmonde proposes county councils appoint two delegates to form a people's parliament in Dublin to act on and safeguard national interests. The plan already gains popularity and may be implemented, while in Fingland the scheme meets alarm.
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Dublin
Thomas Henry Esmonde
Fingland
D Arcos Appointment As Spanish Minister To U S
Washington April 12 Count D Arcos appointment as Spanish minister to the United States is accepted as settled in diplomatic quarters with fullest information and it is understood that official channels have already conveyed positive statements to this effect.
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Washington
Count D’arcos
United States
Dock collapses at Port Richmond kills builder
New York April 12 one man was killed and fourteen others escaped injury when a newly built dock at Port Richmond collapsed this afternoon.
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New York
Port Richmond
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