Somers Lead Gunboat Tactics in Tripoli Mission
Richard Somers commanded the Nautilus with Decatur in late 18th century action against Tripoli. He led a bold assault through allied gunboats and batteries, pursued by Preble’s forces, and later volunteered to head a fireship mission aboard the Intrepid. The mission ended with explosions and the loss of Somers, Wadsworth, Israel, and ten crewmen, memorialized for their courage.
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Fripch
Richard Somers
Nautilus
Decatur
Stewart
Barry
United States
Somers
Ravor
Stephen
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Somere
Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow
Joseph Israel
Intrepid
Argus
Vixen
Ridgley
Carrol
Navy
Saturday Evening Post
Diverse Industrial Notes and Natural Science Observations
A survey of topics covers charcoals and disease, noting cleaner air from absorbent carbon. electric railways used for freight in Cleveland hauling quarry stone after passenger traffic. Veterinary statements critique horse shoing. Butterflies’ legible wing pockets described. Hawaiian eruption smoke arc and global drift. Electric irons promise cleanliness and control. New South Wales cinnabar deposits near Wulgilbar with early mining progress. Lord Mayor of London badge containing a large diamond valued at 148,600 pounds.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Boers Press Independence Bid At Afrikander Bond Meeting
A Panri meeting of the Bond urged Boer independence with resolutions blaming the Cape Government for excluding them from war talks. Speaker Hargrove warned of a new war within 817 years if independence is denied, while Assemblyman Marais called the war a continuation of the Jameson raid. A Kimberley dispatch reports 400 Fron Staters occupying the Kimberley to Paardeberg road, seizing a farm near Paarde fontein with army horses, possibly aiming to disrupt the railway via Jacobsdal, as Basutoland reports a small British force in Maseru.
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Cable
Panri
Cape Assembly
Cape
Republica
Hargrove
Marais
Daily Chronicle
Kimberley
Paardeberg
Paudamefontein
Tts
Jacobsdal
Maseru
Basutoland
Trial reveals sensational testimony in Darnell case
Eva Wood and Eli Shaw figures link Camden and Philadelphia events as former reporters for a Philadelphia paper face conspiracy charges over publishing a alleged confession Shaw gave about killing his mother and grandmother. The trial features Miller detective testimony, a Camden policeman, and a dramatic courtroom scene with Wood and Shaw under cross examination.
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Eva Wood
Eli Shaw
Camopes
N. J
Spacius
Whilam H. Hay
Howard K. Sloan
Philadelphia
Eugene J. Darnell
Camden
Slaw
Darnell
Stean
Shaw
Dacnell
Misa Eva Wood
Camdeg
Friand
Teatifred
Camdoo
Charis AD. Miller
Ifo
Crimea
Chitr
Ahan
James Hartman
Bhaw
Miller
Miss Wood
Carroty
Misa Wood
Carrow
Armatrong
Mina Wood
Cuccow
Four Military Departments Created in Philippines Plan
Secretary Root directs a new Division of the Pacific to govern the Philippine archipelago. The division will split into four departments: Northern Luzon under General MacArthur, Southern Luzon under General Bates, the Visayas under General Hughes, and Mindanao and Jolo under General Cobba. Major-General Otis retains supreme command.
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Wasamatos
D. GC
Root Hag
Pacific
Philippine Archipelago
Turno Jn
Northern Luzon
MacArthur
Bout
Sloop Dawn Brings Survivors to Santa Barbara
The Dawn returned from San Nicholas Island with three Chinese men who had been living there six months gathering and curing baloney. An earlier unknown sloop from San Pedro stole all edible supplies. one Chinese man died a month ago, and the other two were too weak to move when Dawn arrived.
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Dawn
Santa Barbara
Cal
San Nicholas Island
Safoty
San Pedro
Bea
Hour-British War Notes From a Turbulent Day
The roll call of war news reports subscriptions reaching £250000 for war effort. Boers build new courts toward Pretoria despite hostilities. Seventy five besieged in Ladyamltt write histories of the stage. Millions of tons of clover sent to South Africa for British cavalry. Lord Roberts autographs and Keagors quittas fetch 235 bins in Scotland. War Office buys hospital at Sandgate for wounded arriving since campaign began. Sympathies voiced in Flamington Court House. British casualties at Deradfontula listed as 124 wounded.
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War Office
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Marye
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Beituin
Toaley
Britta
Deradfontula
Edna
Powers Trial Updates From Kentucky Courtroom Scene
Special dispatch reports the fourth day of Caleb Powers trial with courtroom restrictions and motions to dismiss. Judge Moore expressed doubt Powers fired Gouhel’s death shot but tied him to the conspiracy. Powers held without bail pending further Franklin County grand jury action. Cohort Culton to remain at home under guard. Captain Davis granted bail at 5000. Also notes signing of the Parcels Post Treaty with Nicaragua by Louly F Coren and Charles Emory Smith, likening terms to the German treaty.
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Caleb Powers
Campbell
Commonwealth
Taylor
Brown
Ball
Moore Anlt
Powers
Gouhel
Lit
TF Ahall
Pranklin County
G Land
Culton
Elient
Afek
John Davis
Davis
Nicaragua
Louly F. Coren
Niccaragua
Charles Emory Smith
Washington
Russian Squadron Arrives at Chumulpo Korea
A Russian squadron arrives at Chumulpo Korea triggering speculation of a land concession demand at Masanpho near Chenulpo twenty miles away. The report notes growing tensions and prompts cautious, uncertain commentary in Japan.
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Nuselan
Korea
Chmulpo
Masanpho
Miles Grouth
Chenulpo
Jupay
Washington Items On April postal and naval changes plus world affairs
April will see seventy three postpress carriers begin registering letters. Secretary Haays says an open door in Chiang Kai shek requires strong canal demonstration. Commander Edward Tomsty will command the Yorktown gunboat in Manila. The President issues exequaturs to forty four consular officers. A practical joke ponders Admiral Dewey's role after marriage. Arbitration talks settle American claims against Nicaragua. Malls carry Sapho at one cent vs Allies six cents. Cape Nome dredging permits will be issued. The navy accepts the torpedo boat Craven. Free reading matter transmission to the Philippines and other territories is debated in Congress. The Wheeling sails to Taku. Cuba’s occupation troops to be reduced. Aguinaldo’s mother remains guarded. Taxes on Cuban land estates under debate. Papoy natives unrest noted. Cuban treasury shows 2,046,754 balance. New York hotel plans for Havana tourism surface. Porto Rico labor and Cuban insular treasury reforms outlined.
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Orient
United States
Chiang
Haays
Edward Tomsty
Manila
Yorktown
Sperry
Porto Rico
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Root
Cape Nome
Navy Department
T. A M. Craven
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Bewley
Texas
Cuba
Guam
Hawaii
Ohica
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Taku
Aguinaldo
Manta
Wood
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London
Madrid
Map
Hughes
Papoy
Havana
War Root
Davis
Trade Check Evil Spreads Through Businesses Nationwide
The Secret Service Bureau reports the trade check system born in lumber and mining camps is expanding nationwide harming workers. Women cite inability to buy necessities with company store checks that pass only at the issuer, leaving laborers with nothing after work. West and Minnesota lawmakers push relief, with Senator Nelson sponsoring criminalization bills and similar actions in the House.
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Morniog
Secret Service Bureau
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Secret Service
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Algo
Congress
Minnesota
Nelson
House
Robbery on Omaha Kaunas City Express Stuns Passengers
A lone highwayman robbed about 600 in cash and valuables from passengers on a fast Omaha Kaunas City line train near Landon. J G Bart of Union Pacific lost 350 along with fifty passes. The thief, masked, entered two Pullman cars, waking travelers and ordering surrender of valuables before fleeing at Landon.
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Kaunas City
Omaha
Jogophao
Council Bluffs Road
Landon
Brata Ilue
Pssengers
J. G. Bart
Union Pacific
London
Fagman
St. Joseph
Magee
Conchea
Pallman Cura
H. J. Paterson
New Butalu
Conn
J. B. Patton
New York City
Ernest Uricba
Stoloway & Co
New York Police Fight Oyster Pirates at Sea
New York lawmen declare war on New Jersey oyster pirates near Staten Island. The Patrol chased the Frances Emma and other sloops, firing warning shots. the crew surrendered from the Emma, while the rest fled into New Jersey waters. No casualties reported, and the fleet dispersed after a tense engagement.
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New Yone
New Jersey
Staten [Stand Sound
Poller
Princess Bay
Roosevelt
Keyport
Elbert O. Smith
Landemao
Smith
Piratea
Tottenville
Cet
Lita
Seguin Point
Agata
Frances Emma
Watrol
Cleveland Machinists Strike Threat Over Ten Hour Day
Fifteen hundred machinists in Cleveland shops walk out after demand for a no loss day with ten hours pay is refused. Some employers grant partial concessions while others refuse. Machinists union president warns of a nationwide general strike by April 1 if the one hour day is not granted. Cleveland Manufacturers Association plans to clear strikers from the industry.
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Creverano
Ohio
O'Coonall
Vnion
Cleveland
Manufacturers’ Association of Cleveland
Murder and arson by Rev Thomas Jones near Garnor
Special report from Ttaneiong N C describes preacher Thomas Jones murdering Ella Jones and her fourteen year old daughter Ida, then burning four younger children trapped in their home near Garnor. Laura Jones seven and Sid Jones four escaped. Jones faced charges, remaining jailed here.
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Delegates Named by Regular Republican State Convention
The convention in Dowyer Colorado elected delegates to the Republican National Convention. Selected were Colonel Henry A. Dupont, Henry B. Thompson, Manlove Hanyes, ex-Congressman Jonathan Willis, Charles F. Richards and Henry P. Cannon.
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Dowyer, Col
Henry A. Dupont
Henry B. Thompson
Manlove Hanyes
Jonathan 8. Willis
Charles F. Richards
Henry P. Cannon
Frust Crop in Good Shape Despite Sleat Storm
Reports from nurserymen and observers indicate fruit crops may recover after a sleet storm. Weather has prevented late freezes that would harm budding and growth, suggesting buds will mature safely with a potential for a good season.
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