Tel el Kebir Succeeds British Attack in Egypt
Details from Kassassin show General Wolseley leading a dawn assault on Tel el-Kebir. British forces crushed Egyptian regiments, pursued retreating troops, and captured 3000 prisoners and forty guns. Wolseley reports 200 British dead and about 2000 Egyptian losses. Arabi’s sharpshooters inflicted officer casualties. The Times credits masterful planning and foreknowledge of the canal as key to victory.
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Kassassin
Wolseley
Tel el-Kebir
Tel el- Kebir
Bak
Geher Wolseley
Highland Brigade
Arabi
Tel e-Kebir
Mmany
The
Times
England
Superus
Victorious British seize Tel el Kebir in Egypt campaign
General Wolseley reports dawn attack on Arabi’s stronghold with 11 000 bayonets 2000 sabres and sixty guns. British forces captured Tel el Kebir and arabi camps, seized trains and stores, while Arabi escaped toward Zagazig. Indian and Highland brigades led sorties along canal and railway lines. General Willis slightly wounded.
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London
Wolseley
War Office
Highland Brigade
Royal Irish Brigade
Arabi
Tel el-Kebir
Hors
Zagazig
Belbies
Willis
Deputation from Cairo Presents Loyalty to the Khedive
Cairo deputation led by Butras Bey Reouf Pasha and Ali Pasha Roobi arrived at the palace to present to the Khedive the loyalty and submission of Cairo’s inhabitants. The scene followed tales of the Tel el Kebir battle as reporters noted strong show of unity and allegiance amid ongoing tensions.
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Cairo
Tewfik
Tel el-Kebig
Cairo Turmoil as Arabi Pasha Arrives Amid Rumors
During the conflict 80 000 regulars 7 000 Bedouins and 3 000 volunteers faced British forces. Cairo first heard of a major Egyptian victory but rumors claimed Arabi Pasha carried Admiral Seymour's head. Papalists stoned Arabi upon his arrival as delegates departed. Mahmoud Pasha Sami linked to Salihiyeh. A grand banquet honored Wood Dowell Malet and the British staff.
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Cairo
Arabi Pasha
Admiral Seymour
General Wonn
Papace
General McPherson Seizes Zagazig After Forced March
General McPherson telegraphs from Zagazig that after capturing Tel el Kebir he made a forced march and occupied Zagazig with Indian troops at 4 p m. He seized five trains with engines. The people are submissive and order was restored without difficulty.
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Ismailiya
McPherson
Zagazig
Tel el-Kebir
Arrival of Lowe in Cairo signals end of mutiny
Cairo September 18 dispatch from cavalry officer recounts General Drury Lowe entering Cairo after Berbers. Cairo garrison surrenders with white flags. Arabi and Toulba Pashas surrender after guarded negotiations. Egyptian crowds rejoice as British troops march through streets. Egyptian army breaks up. Arabi seeks interview with Wolseley, who declines for now.
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Cairo
Drury Lowe
Abasiyeh
Lowe
Native Attack Near Kafr Zayat Amid Egyptian Rebellion
Alexandria dispatch reports natives attacking a train carrying British soldiers and Egyptian officers including Ibrahil Bey and Tewfik after Arabs were believed to win a Cairo victory. British forces hold Tanta. Yousef Chalibi hanged at sunrise. Cairo review planned. Khedive dissolves army. rebels interned in palace. English occupy Kafr ed-Dauar. troops to move home post review.
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Alexandria
Arabi
Egypt
Kafr Zayat
Ibrahil Bey
Tewfik
Beher
Cairo
Tanta
Yousef Chalibi
Damietta
Roubi Pasha
Khedive’s
Maryut
Suleiman Bey
Ismailiya
Attack at Tel el Kebir Not a Surprise
Report notes that troops tackled Tel el Kebir at midnight and remained in trenches through the night, indicating the assault was not a surprise.
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Tel el-Kebir
Pth
England and Egypt Debates Split Public Opinion in London
A London dispatch reports two camps over Egypt's future with Britain, one urging a return to self rule and another resisting withdrawal. It notes army demobilization, the need to maintain order, and possible reorganization of courts and administration.
Casualties at Tel el Kebir Report by War Office
London reports General Wolseley’s casualty figures for Tel el Kebir with 9 officers and 45 men killed and 22 officers and 420 men wounded. Estimated enemy losses total about 1500 killed and wounded.
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London
War Office
Wolseley
Battle of
Tel el-Kebir
Arabi Submits as Sultan Considers His Fate
In Constantinople the Khedive forwards Arabi's submission claiming closure of his mission. Officials seek a pledge to spare his life, with hopes the Sultan will sentence him to oath and banishment possibly to the United States. The pending trial hangs on imperial intervention.
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Constantinople
Arabi
Oneney
United States
Arabi Pasha Says He Was Compelled to Fight
A Cairo despatch reports Arabi Pasha declaring he was forced into battle against his will and maintaining a calm, resolute demeanor. He told General Lowe he trusted English honor as a soldier whose army had been defeated. Lowe declined to discuss the war, saying his only mission was to arrest Arabi. Arabi also accuses M de Lesseps of betraying the National Egyptian party by promising to deter troop landings via the canal.
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Arabi
Cairo
Toulba
Lowe
Watson
Intelligence Department
Tel el-Kebir
Drury Lowe
Ayabi
Ninet
Heyptien Ambulance
Tewfik Pasha
M. Ninet
National Party
M. de Esseps
Wolseley
Abukir
Aboukir
Ismailiya
Constantinople
Damietta
Lloyds
Beyrout
Kassassin
Garnet Wolseley
Egypt
England
New York
London
Reform Club
Carlton
Mr. Gladstone
Tadia
Arsenal
Bosphorus
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Pend
Turkey
Berne
Sition
Upper Egypt
Zagazig
Canal
Alexandria
Arabi Pasha
M. de Lesseps
National Egyptian Party
The Anglo Turkish Convention Abandoned by the Porte
Constantinople reports the Ottoman government agrees to abandon the pending Anglo Turkish military convention in response to Lord Dufferin’s notice of Egypt operations ending and Britain’s plan to withdraw part of its forces.
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Constantinople
Lord Duifferin
Egypt
Porte
Egyptian troops flee Damietta and Abukir rebels surrender
Egyptian forces abandon Damietta while rebel troops at Abukir surrender. A general disarmament of the Egyptian troops proceeds quietly, signaling a shift in control and a move toward stability in the region.
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Damietta
Abukir
Reverend Brooks in Bigamy Case Ties Two Marriages
Newport September 17. Rev William R Brooks a colored preacher from Hampstead has a note from a Providence lawyer seeking information about Martha Grant accused by Rev John Brooks alias John Grant of bigamy. Martha Grant says he married again while two wives were alive and quotes a misspelled letter from Rev Brooks offering money to settle.
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Dameel
Newport
William R. Brooks
Hampstead
Providence
Martha Grant
John Brooks
John Grant
J. Brooks
Martha Smith
Martha Watson
Jamaica
Lorne and Louise in Danger Aboard War Ship
In San Francisco on September 18 a note warned the war ship Comus would be blown up by torpedoes as the Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise and their suite boarded for Victoria. The captain alerted Captain Hooper of the Richard Rush who with marines inspected the vessel and found nothing suspicious. The Bush trailed the Comus to sea with the vice regal party aboard.
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Louise
San Francisco
Comus
Victoria
Marquis of Lorne
Princess Louise
Suite
Hooper
Richard Rush
Corn Crops Improve Across the West on Fine Weather
Special despatches report corn crops improving in many regions. In southern Illinois farmers expect safety from frost by week’s end. Iowa foresees the largest yield yet, while Nebraska and Kansas endure heat with no harm.
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Choaco
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
All seniors of the Angillo Pottery Works killed in mill accident
Davenport Iowa September 18 All seniors of the Angillo Pottery Works were drawn into a clay mining mill belt and instantly killed every bone in his body broken
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Davenport
Angillo Pottery Works
Colored Man Carter Fights for Congress in Mississippi
Washington dispatch reports Hannibal Carter a Black Republican challenger in Mississippi's second district continues his independent bid against the party line. Carter appeals for funds as supporters seek speakers and campaign help after a Republican Committee bid to back challenger Chalmers. Harris heads the Carter effort. The note also covers a DOJ rumor of Brewster Aeron as marshal and Merrick naming the district attorney, plus a paper contract for internal revenue stamps awarded to Fairchilds Paper Co. at 50600, and Congressional Record now totaling 7601 pages with a 784 page index.
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Wasuinetox
Hannibal ¢. Carter
Congress
Mississippi
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Chalmers
Carter
Republican Committee
Harris
Carter Campaign Committee
Danenhower Denies Criticism of Engineer Melville
Lieutenant Danenhower publishes a statement denying charges of adverse criticism against Chief Engineer George W. Melville. He says Melville did not turn back the party at the first scare and asserts he never claimed such a charge. Danenhower reiterates his respect for Melville and notes no personal grievance, addressing journalists and past reports.
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Washington
Danenhower
George W. Melville
Washington Star
Melville
Celtic
New York
New York Herald
Sam
Ohn W. Danenhower
United States Navy
Suspicion Overuse of Wires in Tax Office Appointment
Washington dispatch says a Kentucky district nominee for internal revenue collector drew scrutiny for lavish telegraph spending and bond chatter. After urging the bond be the best, he wired updates, transferring funds to a telegraph company account before the office transfer was halted pending bond review. The bond later surfaced and he is expected to receive the post.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Congress
Sherman
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Telegraph Company
Bureau
Collect
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bis
The Female Office Seekers Rumors Regard Folger
Washington is stirred as the Women's National Industrial League denounces a cabinet remark attributing a slur to a mechanic. Secretary Teller supports women in official roles but favors male clerks as pension examiners, saying few women would fill 150 to 200 vacancies.
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Folger
Washington
Women’s National Industrial League of Washington
Star Organ
Brewster
John W. Dorsey
Stephen Dorsey
Teller
Congress
Dome
Pensions
Rumors on Folger Gubernatorial Prospects
Washinton September 17 treasury officials deny Folger would withdraw from the New York governor race in favor of Robertson or any other. Private advices suggest he may leave the Treasury and assume the post remains unclear. Rumors also place Congressman Rowley as a potential head before the new year.
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Folger
Washieton
Treasury
New York
Robertson
de- Peeters
Rowley
Yellow fever progress and measures in early September
The surgeon general reports 210 new yellow fever cases and six deaths for the week ending September 15, bringing totals to 1749 cases and 94 deaths. Texas cases stay in cordons and Pensacola sees 114 cases and 19 deaths with no suppression measures by marine hospital officials. Downsville telegrams report 18 new cases and 2 deaths as river travel impedes movement. Hartford. Connecticut political notes follow with Republican Association planning transportation for election funds and a rumor of imminent official changes including a new district attorney and U.S. marshal after the President returns.
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Washington
Texas
Pensacola
Marine Hhosital Service
Downsville
United States
Two Nova Scotia mariners rescued after seven days at sea
John McIntire and Cornelius Thornburn, missing since July after leaving their schooner Solomon Poole in fog, rejoined in Gloucester. They survived seven days adrift with scant water, caught rain for drinking, and were fed by the brig Trusty crew before being sent home via the Teddington. McIntire remains seriously ill, Thornburn in good health.
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Gloucester
Mass
Solomon Poole
Grand Bank
North Star
Trusty
Harbor Grove
Pernambuco
Teddington
Desperate train robbery frees murder prisoners in Tennessee
In Sweetwater a transport train carrying three prisoners to Knoxville is seized by four men including a Taylor brother. Deputy Conway is killed, Sheriff Cate dies after being wounded. The jailbreak ends with four escapees fleeing toward North Carolina, while Carter and the other escaped prisoner surrender later in Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Sweetwater
W. T. Cate
Conway
Chattanooga
Supreme Court
John Taylor
Sam Carter
Taylor
Philada
Sherrif Conway
Conver Pone
Cate
Carter
Enine
Lenoirs
Knox County
Loudon County
North Carolina
Died in City Home by Commodore's Son Estranged
A man calling himself Shaw arrived in Pittsburgh on September 4 in dying condition and died September 7 at City Home. J Merritt Shaw of Cape May identified him as Thompson D. Shaw, son of Commodore Thompson D. Shaw. The estate went to Baltimore cousins. burial is requested to enable contact with relatives.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Shaw
Union Depot
Todd
J. Merritt Shaw
Cape Ma
Commodore Thompson D. Shaw
United States Navy
Merritt Shaw
Commodore
Camper D. Shaw
Baltimore
Thompson D. Shaw
Pennsylvania Odd Fellows Parade Draws Thousands in Reading
In Reading Pennsylvania eastern Odd Fellows parade drew about 10 000 marchers with 40 bands and 25 000 visitors. Fifty eight lodges participated along a 30 block route. John W Stokes James Nicholson Francis Rea John Helss and James Robbins led the event. Rudolph Habersteich aged about 80 received a gift after the procession. A banquet followed.
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Reading
Penn
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
Pennsylvania
John W. Stokes
James
Nicholson
Francis M. Rea
John
Helss
James Pobbins
John P. Nicholson
Charles B. Wells
Rudolph Habersteich
Philadelphia
Meennerchor Hall
Romantic Bequest Ties Maine Woman To California Cousin
Portland Maine September 15 Mrs D W Lincoln of this city inherits 176000 from the estate of her cousin Erven W Naughton of California formerly of Maine deceased The bequest carries a romantic history as Mr Naughton and Mrs Lincoln were once close friends who might have wed if not for family opposition He later went West prospered and grew wealthy Mrs Lincoln is the daughter of Captain John Thompson of Rockland and widow of Captain James T Lincoln who died four years ago leaving 25000 to her name
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Portland
D. W. Lincoln
Erven W
Naughton
California
Maine
Lincoln
John Thompson
Rockland
James T. Lincoln
Medway G A R Boys fear legal action over fair plans
In Medway on September 16, excitement grew among Grand Army lads after a letter from Philbrick, secretary of the Society for the Suppression of Gambling, warned Commander A. W. Barton that the advertised post fair could be prosecuted if its features resembled gambling. Prizes for season tickets were cited as the objection, and the society also warned Sanford Hall trustees they could be held liable for permitting gambling in the hall.
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Medway
A. R
Grand Army
A. W. Barton
Philbrick
Society For the Suppression of Gambling
Barton
Sanford Hall
Elliot Arrested for Burglary at Miss Laurent Home
New York on September 17 reports lawyer James H. Elliot of 51 Warren Street was arrested for burglariously entering the residence of Miss Emeline Laurent at 66 East Nineteenth Street and stealing goods worth real estate in Twentieth Street. Police visited Miss Laurent on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James H. Elliot
Warren Street
Emeline Laurent
East Nineteenth Street
Stealague Goode
Twentieth Street
Woman starves herself after alleged desertion by Mr Eliott Smith
A woman found ill in bed said she had not eaten for days and wished to starve herself citing desertion by her lover Eliott Smith who lives in the adult building. She was coaxed to eat and is recovering. Elliott Smith was taken to police headquarters and held for examination after declining to speak.
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Eliott Smith
Elliott
Czar's Coronation Postponed to Next Year in Moscow
In a Saturday council of ministers in Saint Petersburg the coronation of the Czar was postponed to next year due to revolutionary indications found by Moscow police. The Empress had favored September 17. the date was tentatively approved if Governor-General Dolgorouki agreed. The move sparks discontent and inspires speculation among the Grand Duke Constantine supporters. The ministers planned private visits to Moscow to ease the impact of the decision.
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Sr. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Moscow
Russia
Dolgorouki
Constantine
Diplomats near cabinet shift as Egyptian campaign ends
London reports suggest Sir Charles Dilke may be promoted to cabinet if the Egyptian campaign closes early. New appointments to the Pomeroy of the council and the Duchy of Lancaster are anticipated, with Mgr. Childers possibly becoming chancellor of the exchequer. Turco Grecian troubles and other European developments follow.
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London
Charles Dilke
Duchy of Lancaster
Mgr. Childers
Brisk Skirmish Near Canete tempers Arequipa Plan
In Canete valley about 100 miles from the city a brisk skirmish occurred between Chilean and Peruvian forces. Peruvians withdrew with the wounded. A forward move on Arequipa was to be decided by the war office at Santiago. Reinforcements are being prepared for Arica and Tana under General Pedro Ligos. Arequipa, garrisoned by about 4000 troops, is commanded by Captain Camillo Carrillo. Chilean decrees restrict Peruvian real estate and stock transfers, provoking alarm among Peruvians. Estimated Chilean expenses for 1879 to 1882 were 59,657,000. Peruvians’ revenues totaled 24, le
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Peru
Canete
Arequipa
War Office
Santiago
Arica
Tana
Pedro Ligos
Camillo Carrilloy
Chillan
Callao
Lima
Semece
Congress
Maine Election Returns Show Robie Lead and GOP Legislature
Lewiston Journal tallies 658 towns in Maine results noting Robie 66,424 to Plaisted 56,680 with 1,327 scattering giving Robie a 9,744 plurality. Senate expected 28 Republicans and 3 Unionists. House GOP likely larger. Oxford class elects Tracy and Waite but Denmark Denmark group to second election. York and Wells elect one each. Bath independent Republicans tally 162 for representative.
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Robie
Portland
Lewiston Journal
Senate
Josiah H. Drummond
Oxford
Bucksfield
Hebron
G L. Tracy
R. LB. Waite
Denmark
Lovell
Hiram
Sweden
York
Wells
Bath
Brooklyn Bridge exposed as Tweed era ring controls
The World reports a decades old ring runs Brooklyn bridge affairs since Tweed’s era. It cites forged books and misrepresentations, claims the $7 million estimate swelled to $22 million, and that only one-fifth of expenditures are accounted for.
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New York
The
World This Morning
Brooklyn Bridge
Tweed
Bridge Company
Capture of a Piratical Craft in Kentucky
In West Point Kentucky on September 16 a pirate vessel was captured at Hamesville by Hancock county sheriff after a desperate fight. On board were prisoners James Harden William Reed James Morgan and Mary Morgan. Much of the cargo was identified as stolen with several thousand dollars in bullion and other material awaiting identification.
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West Point
Hamesville
Hancock County
James Harden
William Reed
James Morgan
Mary Morgan
Fatally Gored by a Bull at Berkshire Fair
In Lenox on September 18 M W Butler, 18, son of M W Butler, was leading a bull to the Central Berkshire fair in Lee when the animal gored him fatally before a doctor arrived. The bull was shot immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
M. W. Butler of
M. W. Butler
Berkshire
Lee
Woman found dead at Waldo House in Worcester
Mrs. A. N. Kendall was found dead in her room at the Waldo House in Worcester after taking an overdose of chloral. She was well dressed, with fine clothes and silverware in her trunk, and had friends in Brooklyn, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
A. N. Kendall
Waldo House
Brooklyn
Ben Hill Jr Declines Proffered Honor Seat
Ben Hill Jr declines the seat vacant by his father’s death and informs Governor Colquitt of his decision in a letter dated September 18 in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hill, Jr
Atlanta
Colquitt
Tornado at Winsted Demolishes Thirteen Buildings injures many
A cyclone swept Winsted Connecticut on September 14, tearing nine houses and five barns from Wallins hill area after a storm from the west. About twenty people were injured though no fatalities reported, with Miss Mary Connell listed in critical condition and numerous others injured lightly. The storm uprooted large trees and caused extensive property damage across the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Troop
Conn
Aeyelons
Winsted
Wallins Hill
Boyd
Mary Connell
Mis
Clifford Barnes
Daniel Maxwell
Rose Connell
G. Beach
Anna Thompson
Thomas A. Shea
Mary
Bridget
Katy Ash
Timothy
Julia Falkney
Julia Dunn
Mary Enwright
Edward Comet
Tornado Devastation Strikes Winsted Connecticut
A September tornado ripped through Winsted and surrounding areas, leveling houses and barns along East Lake street and Highland Park. Dozens injured, residents trapped, and a relief fund planned as authorities call a town meeting. The storm swept from Little Pond across Long Lake, uprooting trees and destroying homes of Henry Gay and others, with families sustains serious injuries and one child killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gay
Mr. Gay
East Lake Street
Highland Park
Samuel G. Beach
Mr. Beach
John Smith
Joepan
Mr. Smith
Cenes
Burke
Beach
Lewis Peck
Daniel Maxwell
David Maxwell
Maxwell
Peerene
Highland Park Hill
Gilbert Hart
Hart
Sears
Cyclone Hits Coast of Eastern Maine Causing Widespread Damage
A cyclone swept eastern Maine as night fell, bringing a fierce gale and heavy rain that disrupted telegraph lines from midnight to 7 pm and damaged trees and unharvested grain. Many vessels are reported overdue or at risk, including the steamer Lake Passamaquoddy Bay whose crew is safe after a sinking and cargo loss of 64,000.
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Maine
Calais
Signal Bureau
Te Chapa
W Buren
New York
Lubee, Wi
Lake Passamaquoddy Bay
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