Rear Admiral Evans Dies Suddenly in Washington
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, famed commander in chief of the world cruise, dies suddenly in Washington. Taft and Dewey mourn, noting his discipline and skill. his funeral is planned for Friday with full naval honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Massachusetts Mourns Rear Admiral Robly D Evans Hero of the Cape
Massachusetts honors Rear Admiral Robly D Evans a Bay State resident who spent time in Barnstable Provincetown and Cape home life. The Evans field navy playground memorializes his concern for sailors welfare and comfort and his durable link to the Cape community.
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How Admiral Evans Earned the Fighting Bob Nickname
A discussion of multiple origin stories for Admiral Evans s nickname Fighting Bob. Tales recount his Annapolis Lord s Prayer incident defying rules, Valparaiso cruiser command flare ups, bellicose cables to home, and a head smashing toy-boat episode credited as sources for the epithet.
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Boston man pretended Maeterlinck to fool reporters
Colin McDonald recounts how he posed as the famed author Maurice Maeterlinck at the Westminster Hotel in Boston on Friday night December 29 1911. He used a secretary and staged Spanish phrases to elude journalists while reporters rang for hours seeking a statement. The ruse ended with a rapid exit and laughter at the hoax.
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Evans Uses Revolver To Save Life And Limbs At Fort Fisher
In the Civil War, Evans led a marine charge at Fort Fisher and was wounded in both legs. While dying on the beach he urged a companion to drag him to safety, but the ally refused. Evans drew a revolver and chose to risk his life, later influencing a surgeon to spare his legs and send him home to be cared for.
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Faversham Thrown by Horse Into Brook In Boston Incident
English stage star William Faversham narrowly escaped death after his riding mare Sylvania bolted in Back Bay. He was tossed over the horse, landed in Muddy River near Mrs. Gardner’s home, then waited 45 minutes for a taxi to his hotel. The mare was captured nearby by bystanders.
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Joy Riders Steal Engine Then Run Wild on Rail
Jardine and two companions stole a locomotive near Worcester and sped toward the city at high speed. Signals were set, trains halted, and a collision narrowly avoided as the runaways returned toward Worcester and collided with a passenger engine before fleeing into fields and brook. The incident tied up Midland division for nearly an hour and a fire broke out on the boat train express car.
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Deaths in Dorchester and surrounding areas notice list
In Dorchester and nearby towns a long list of death notices is recorded. Obituaries honor valued husbands wives and family members with funeral arrangements at local residences churches and cemeteries across Boston Cambridge East Boston Roxbury Somerville and Chelsea.
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Gill) Brogan
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