Naval career of Samuel Francis DuPont and Pacific actions
The obituary outlines Samuel Francis DuPont’s naval rise from a midshipman in 1800s service to lieutenant and commander. It notes his early postings in the European and South American stations, promotions in 1826 and 1842, and a later Pacific command. It details California operations during the Mexican War, including capture of San Diego, La Paz, San Blas actions, and destruction of hostile ships, clearing the Gulf of California of threats before advancing to Mazatlan.
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Police deny wreck report in Nazareth three injured men
Police today dismissed a sensational wreck claim involving three Philadelphia Athletics members named Dykes, Cochrane, and another as injured. A hospital check failed to locate any of the supposed victims.
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DuPont's 1847 48 Naval Actions Across Mexico
Commander DuPont engages Mexican forces after departing in 1847. On February 15, 1848, he landed at San Jose with a naval force and attacked a large Mexican unit three miles inland, relieving Lieutenant Heywood's besieged detachment at the Mission house. He随后 led expeditions that cleared hostile troops, rising to captain in 1856 and serving in China two years later.
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Babe Ruth Plans Florida Winter Home
Babe Ruth will spend next winter in Florida rather than Pennsylvania. He declares a life as a gentleman farmer not for him and aims to take a winter home at St Petershire Florida. The Sunbury farm has been put up for sale.
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Life and Career of Admiral DuPont in the Civil War
The article outlines Admiral DuPont’s early naval witness of French and English operations, his 1860 command at Philadelphia Navy Yard, and his pivotal Civil War actions from Port Royal to Charleston. It notes his promotion to rear admiral in 1862, his test of monitors against Nashville, and his later roles including Academy plans, plus his marriage to Sophie DuPont and his Washington monument dedicated in 1884.
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Psychologist Bol ton Predicts Future Intellectual Giants
London June 28 Dr J Shaw Bolton noted psychologist argues that humans will become a race of intellectual giants as brains operate far below their potential. He says even when tasked to the maximum by leading minds, the brain functions at only a fraction of capacity and much of thought is repetition of learned material.
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Hong Kong Declares State of Emergency Over Strike Spread
A state of emergency was declared as anti foreign strikes spread to Hong Kong and Canton. Flour exports are forbidden, banks and shops are closed, and public utilities are paralyzed while unrest continues. A rumor sparks confusion over the Canton incident and the so called political link.
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