Surrender at Magnolia: Pillsbury Defeated in Mimic Naval War
News recounts the night battle off Thatcher's Island and Gloucester Harbor where Commander Pillsbury's white squadron surrendered to Admiral Higginson's blue squadron. The clash ended after a tense pursuit with Pillsbury's flagship Prairie captured near Baker's Island, amid brave signals and careful coast defense coordination.
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Baker's Island
Salem Harbor
Pillsbury
Higginson
Magnolia
Gloucester Harbor
Norman
Longfellow
Scorpion
Bostom
Admiral Higginson
Sandy Bay Breakwater
Rockport
New England
Thatcher
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Prairie
Panther
Supply
Washington
Cape Filizabeth
Cape Cod
F Pillsbury
Brooklyn
Olympia
Cincinnati
Montgomery
Gloucester
Mayflower
Blue Squadron
Baker’s Island
Barney
Thatcher's Island
Thatcher's
Ray Stone
William Dilworth Puleston
Jackies
Daniel Staehle
John R. Jones
Somerville
Jones
Staehle
Pillsbury’s
Evans
Bristot
Portland
Provincetown
Staehile
Salem
Steward
Misery Island Club
Wiegard
Douglas
Steward Mulligan
Post
Beverly
Marblehead
Manchester
Douglass
Parker’s Island
Acros
Dan” Mulligan
Mulligan
Tinker’s Island
Marblehead Neck
412
Leutenant
Misery Island
Baker
Dreamer
Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Bigelow
War Game With Army Begins Friday Night
Major General Arthur MacArthur will arrive in New London to direct preparations for the upcoming war game with the navy. He will be joined by General Randolph General Gillespie and General Greely as the army plans to defend Long Island Sound against the North Atlantic squadron. Over 1000 troops are stationed at forts with artillery, engineer signal corps, and national guard units to join the land and naval forces.
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New London
Conn
Arthur MacArthur
Navy
Long Island Sound
Randolph
Gillespie
Engineer Corps
General Greely
North Atlantic
Engineer Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Connecticut National Guard
Naval Militia
State
Pillsbury�s Fleet Moves and Night Chase Near Gloucester
At dawn the blue squadron under Admiral Higginson battles fog and moonlight while pursuing an elusive enemy. A misreported sighting near Eastern Point alters plans, delaying the squadron as capsules of fate influence Gloucester and Salem harbor actions.
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Bagley
District 2
Marblehead Neck
Pillsbury
Eastern Point
Salem Harbor
Gloucester
Biddle
Salem
Higginson
Straightsmouth
Daniel Staehle
W. Dilworth Puleston
Commander Wilsons Story at Sea Near Vineyards Haven
The U S S Panther under Commander J C Wilson anchored at Vineyards Haven awaiting orders to join the Connecticut naval militia for maneuvers with Admiral Higginson's fleet. The three attacking ships moved off shore under favorable weather and moonlight before daylight revealed them near Manchester and off Rockport.
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Vineyard Haven
Salem
Manchester
Higginson
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Rockport
Sighting of Strange Vessels Near Misery Island Reported
Misery Island near Salem Harbor reported sighting strange vessels at 4 12 yesterday morning. Daniel Mulligan, assistant, noted the incident.
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Daniel Mulligan
Misery Island Club
Wiegard
Alabama
Pillsbury
Misery Island
Salem Harbor
Pillsbury Reports Defeat at Salem Harbor
Aug 24 1908 Gloucester Mass commander Pillsbury reports in dispatch that White squadron surrendered to blue while entering Salem Harbor. Panther and Supply ordered to proceed. Prairie to Boston for repairs. Navy officers expected defeat due to limited defense area slow ships and few entry ports.
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Washington
Pillsbury
Salem Harbor
Higginson
Navy Department
Gloucester
Mass
Blue
Boston
Barre Republicans Split Over Ballot Nominee
Barre Vermont August 24 Displeased Republicans react to City Clerk Wells decision to place Alex Gordon on the Republican ballot for Representative instead of Wishart from Clement Republicans The next State convention representation depends on the Republican ticket vote and the regular ticket may receive only part of the party's vote in the city.
Mrs Chaffee Improves After Illness in Manila
Mrs Chaffee wife of General Chaffee has been seriously ill for a week but is now improving and out of all danger in Manila.
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Manila
Crowley to Race Lucas in Medford Potato Race
Josh J. Crowley of the Fast Boston A. A. challenged by J. P. Lucas of Tufts College to a potato race on Medford Wednesday. Lucas holds the world record of 81 15 seconds and Crowley is New FE land champion.
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Josh J. Crowley
Fast Boston A. A
J. P. Lucas
Tufts College
Medford
Raid on Chinatown gambling den nets 51 Chinese gamblers
Sergeant Driscoll and three patrolmen raided a Chinatown gambling house at 4212 Harrison avenue, dropping in through a skylight to seize 28 patrons on Sunday night. With 23 more arrested Saturday, 51 gamblers will appear in Municipal Court, marking a major crackdown on the long-running venue.
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Confucius
Driscoll
Division 4
Harrison Avenue
Chinatown
Brooks
Kilroy
MacCormick
Oxford Street
Pemberton Square
MdDermott Found Dead in South Boston Home
John McDermott aged 40 was found dead in bed at 5 Cotton Street South Boston yesterday afternoon by neighbor John Halloran. He had suffered two months of illness and the death is attributed to a hemorrhage. Dr. Shea ordered the body removed to Brigas's on Howard Street.
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John McDermott
Cotton Street
South
Boston
John Halloran
McDermott
Shea
Brigas's
Howard Street
Woman Found Unconscious From Alcohol Poisoning at City Hotel
At the City Hospital relief station a woman aged 32, identified as Mary White of Bangor Maine, lies in a serious condition from an alcoholic stupor. She registered at a North End hotel as Rossi late Saturday and was found unconscious by the manager early Sunday. Dr Dunn ordered her transfer to the relief station.
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City Hospital
Mary White
Bangor
North End
Rossi
Dunn
Maine Battleship Maine Trial Reports 17.96 Knot Speed
Official trial report from Captain Train states the Maine's uncorrected mean speed was 17.96 knots over the Cape Ann course. The Navy Department notes tidal corrections may adjust the figure slightly higher or lower.
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Washington
Maine
Cape Ann
Navy Department
Train
Fuerst Bismarck Minsabled At Sea
The British steamship Sheppy Allison reported sighting the Hamburg American liner Fuerst Bismarck at sea 300 miles east of Boston. She was under one engine after its starboard shaft broke, with Captain Berends stating all aboard were well and continuing toward Hamburg at about 15 knots. Passengers included Mme Helene Modjeska, Georg Alberti, Henry Adler, and George Waterbury.
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New York
Sheppy Allison
Middlesborough
Boston
Berends
Williams
Fuerst Bismarck
Hamburg
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Mme
Helene Modjeska
Georg Alberti
Henry Adler
George Waterbury
Rabbi Injured by Fall From Car in Williamsburg
The Rev. Moses Sagersohn, 87 Salem Street, Boston, was seriously injured in Williamsburg when he fell from a Broadway trolley car after being annoyed by youths. He struck his head, lost consciousness, and was attended to by Hebrews who refused hospital admission. He suffered a concussion of the brain.
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New York
Ave
Moses Sagersohn
Salem Street
Boston
Williamsburg
Friggids
Unclear reference to a Despatch Subject in Salem
A rabbi stated he had never heard of the man in the despatch. A Moses Saffersohn living at the rear of a Salem street is likely the person referenced in the despatch.
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Boston
Moses Saffersohn
Salem
Clement Opens State Campaign With County Rally
Percival W. Clement, the high license and local option candidate for Governor, launched a state tour from Rutland on August 24. He addressed about 8000 people at the Rutland county rally and a torchlight parade of roughly 1200 residents and visitors followed in the evening.
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Vermont
Rutland
Percival W. Clement
Trolley Wreck Kills Three at Bay Shore Line
A head on collision on the Bay Shore terminal line near Norfolk kills three, injures many as two motor cars crash beyond a siding. Motorman Yandell dies trapped. Colden and Linwood Fentress perish. others survive with serious injuries. Coroner’s jury to reconvene Wednesday.
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Norfolk
Bay Shore Terminal
Ocean View
W. S. Yandell
Yandell
Colden
Linwood Fentress
Fentress
R P. Waller
I. W. T. Waller
Pembroke Avenue
M. V. Ahern
Virginian Pilot
Benjamin Rowson
Humorist
Corliss
Major Waller
Cottage City Methodists Begin 67th Annual Meetings
The Cottage City Methodist church opened its 67th annual meetings with a forenoon sermon by Bishop D. H. Goodsell of Chattanooga. Nearly 3000 attended as Goodsell cited Christ in you the hope of glory. Music by I. H. Meredith of New York enhanced the service with organist Emily Worth and violinist Jessica Crowell. Daily services this week are led by Dr. B. M. Adams and Dr. S. F. Upham of Drew Theological Seminary.
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Cottage City
D. H. Goodsell
D. D
Chattanooga
Tenn
Goodsell
Christ
Col. i
I. H. Meredith
New York
Emily Worth
Jessica Crowell
Vineyard Haven
B. M. Adams
S. F. Upham
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison, N. J
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Daniel Stoehle
Pillsbury’s Fleet
Cape Elizabeth
Gloucester Harpor
Commander Wilson
Barre
Mrs. Chaffee
Crowley
Lucas
M’dermott
Haines
Methodists
Heane
Gabe Susman
Maltayita Pure 000 Company
Malta-Vita
Malta
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