Ambush at German plantation in Samoa leaves sailors dead
Dispatches from Apia report 105 American and British sailors ambushed on April 1, with Lieutenant Freeman of the Tauranga and Lieutenant Lansdale of the Philadelphia among the dead. Ensign Monahan died aiding Lansdale as two British and two Americans were fatally injured. Mataafa’s warriors attacked, priests later brought the severed heads to Apia. The German plantation manager has been arrested aboard the Tauranga.
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N. Z
Apia
Samoa
Freeman
Tauranga
Lansdale
United States
Philadelphia
J. R. Monahan
Monahan
Mataafa
Admiral Kautz
Washington
Kautz
Philip B. Landsdale
John R. Monahan
James Buttler
Norman Edsal
Philip Lansdale
District of Columbia
Naval Academy
Washington Navy Yard
Chicago
Massachusetts
German Ambassadors Comment on Samoa Settlement Timeline
The German ambassador Dr. Von Holleben expressed regret over further loss of life while noting no official guidance. London officials clash over Samoa commission timing with April 19 as target. Berlin says England blocks telegraphic deals, Germany defends delaying the commission. no credit given to a Berlin claim for satisfaction over Admiral Kautz actions.
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Lcitish
Samoa
Lord Balisbury
Associated Press
Germany
United States
San Francisco
England
Berlin
Kautz
Penn Murat Live Ensurance Courary
Penn Mutual
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Victor C. Barringer
Hicks Bl’g
San Antonio
Texas
Fion's Agt
South Texas
Fierce Battle at Apia Leaves Officers Dead
Cable gram reports 8000 Mataafa loyalists ambushing 100 bluejackets near Apia on April 1. Lt Lansdale Ensign Monahan of the Philadelphia and Lt Freeman of Taupanga Killed. four marines also dead. Mataafa forces suffer heavy losses. bodies buried with military honors at Mulinuu. Ongoing fighting threatens all lives on the island.
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Auckland
N. Z
Mataafa
Apia
Lansdale
Monahan
United States
Philadelphia
Freeman
Tauranga
Mulinuu
High Officials Silent on Samoa Incident Tensions Rise
Washington reports dismay over Samoa events as officials refuse to discuss details. A German subject’s arrest by British naval officers adds danger to the dispute. Admiral Kautz may seek terms with limited forces, while Britain contemplates sending troops to Apia.
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Washington
Samoa
Hay
Kautz
Apia
Samoa Conflict Deepens as Embassies Report Clash
Washington reports from the British and German embassies describe another bloody clash in Samoa. Sir Julian Pauncefote and Mr. Eliott express regret and hope the dispute can still be resolved without derailing any settlement.
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Washington
Samoa
Julian Pauncefote
Eliott
Sensation Over Mataafa Attack Reaches London
Reports from Apia via Auckland detail the Mataafa assault on American and British naval officers, sparking official and public unease. Ensign Motahan praised for gallantry aboard the Philadelphia. Captain Stuart reports Lieutenant Freeman slain. German ambassador von Hatzeldt-Waldenburg notes grave news affecting ongoing negotiations.
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London
Associated Press
Apia
Samoa
Auckland
N. Z
Mataafa’s
Montahan
United States
Philadelphia
Stuart
American Force At Apia Strengthened To Maintain Order
Washington reports keep strong American presence at Apia after Berlin treaty talks. Colliers Brutus and Scandia head to Apia and Guam, with Abarenda guarding Pago Pago pending a coaling station. Admiral Kautz dispatch notes ambush near Apia, deaths of Landsdale Monahan Buttler and Edsal, two British casualties, and Navy updates. Newark election results favor Republicans on city ticket, Democrats hold aldermanic and school board balance.
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Samoan Commission
Apia
Brutus
Scandia
Guam
Abarenda
Pago Pago
New York
Newark
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Board of Aldermen
City Directory and Local Officers Listing
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