Samoa Mutiny Fight Shifts After Royal Navy Aid
The article details a Samoa conflict involving American officers Lieut Lansdale Ensign Monaghan and Britons as rebels clash near Apia. An expedition of 60 American sailors plus English and native forces faced ambushes. Casualties include Lieut Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan, with many wounded and several missing. Capt. Hufnagel German manager arrested. war news from Apia follows.
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San Francisco
May
Apru
United States
Osbornd
Secretary of State
Tanus
Osborne
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Apia
Lansdale
Monaghan
Lieut
Wreeman
Vallele
Freeman
Tauranga
Cave
Porpoise
Hickman
Rooyalls
Hasign Monaghan
Lieut. Perkins
Marine Corps
Ta Lung
Twufmegel
Hufnagel
Ligut
Imee
Gallors
Tansdale
Enn
Philip Litsdale
Butler
Tridian Norman
Easel
Suomas Holloway
John E. Mudge
Mussing Corps
Mie
Coxswain
J. Ff. Wellington
Cibers Wiremac
Maying
John M. McCqurty
B. A. Freeman
A. S. Thorp
Edmund Hal- Joran
Montague, Rogers
John Long
Jona Pront
Marine Foxworthy
Robert Murt
Waras
Hufougel
Faulke
Stuart
Yummaget
le Wag
Matnamn
You Tiueley
Prugglan
Sydney
Mataafa
Gaunt
Kautz
Centenarian Weds In Wisconsin Bellemarriage tale and Arctic voyage notes
A centenarian groom in Poo dd Tac Wisconsin and his 69 year old bride, Louisa Davis, wed at the A M J Zion church amid jokes about the groom’s age. The report also mentions Belgica Antarctica expedition details from Captain Cook and a rise in weekly U S bank clearings to 2 162 618 891 dollars, up 83 percent from last year.
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Wis
Wrilliam Jones
Louisa Davis
A M. J. Zion
New York
Adrian
Gerhyel
Belgica Antartle
Penta Avenas
Straits of Magellan
Thomas
Dal Brooklyn
The
Belgien
Cook
Alexander Land
Anon Jd. Forbes
Forbes
United States
Des Moines Board Sets Statewide Smallpox Vaccination Plan
The state board of health adopted resolutions authorizing local boards to vaccinate every resident against smallpox. If individuals cannot afford the expense, local health boards will cover the cost.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Wisconsin Senate Congratulates Admiral Dewey on Victory Day
The Wisconsin senate adopted a joint resolution praising Admiral George Dewey for the Manila Bay victory and the subsequent Philippine War progress. Senators Whitman Stebbins and McGillvray spoke highly, urging that Dewey be thanked as part of "Dewey Day" with copies sent to Manila.
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Madison
Senate
Dewey
Wisconsin
Whitman
Stebbins
McGillvray
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
United States Navy
Manila
Philippines
Assembly
Edward Scofield
Wisconsin Lawmaker Debates Dewey Day and Taxes
Madison reports a lively session with Dewey Day observances and several bills. Bill No. 42s to buy state materials locally was killed. changes proposed on railroad taxes would add about 150000 dollars annual revenue. senate and assembly discussed taxing street cars and waterworks funding while adjournments and mock sessions colored the night.
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Madison
Senate and
Assembly
N.S. Gilson
Fond du Lac
State Tax Commission
Senate
Committee On
Milwaukee Company
Thayer
Westan
Anson
Holland
Frost
New York
Mohdda
Yhe Lange
Buldock
Whitman
Martin
Incorporated
Stout
Fary
Harris
Preas Gang
Kerr
Sloan
Rock County
Ray Ly Lane
Spring Whistles and Birds Music in Arbor Day Observance
Governor Scofield designates May 12 as arbor day with Department of State guidance. Public notice highlights springtime verse from L. D. Harvey and selections including Spring Whistles and Bird's Music, celebrating nature, music, and humane observances with prose and poetry suitable to the day.
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Scofield
Department of State
L. D. Harvey
Spring Song From Bird and Bell
The piece extols spring's beauty as a robin and nature sing with joy. It blends playful birdsong with reflections on nature's gifts and the happiness it brings to children and all creatures. Attributed to A, GD, printed in the Boston Evening Transcript.
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Robin
The Popular Poplar Tree Verse Folio
A playful verse recounts a windy day scene with children shouting and waves in the poplar tree. The piece references Alice in adventures and a whimsical rise toward the sky. It includes notes about authorization from a publication titled A New Baby World and mentions Branca Wins Howard.
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Jack and the
Clint
Alice
Branca
Howard
Wishing and Wistful Verses of a Rover Child
A fragmentary verse where a child longs for plant life and birds, wishing to be an elm tree or robin. The speaker imagines different fates from Primrose to Him-tree, then laments returning home after roaming for a mother’s kiss. The tone recalls a children's poem or ballad with nature imagery and longing for freedom.
Only a Leaf in the World’s Life
A tiny leaf endures sun and wind, sings with birds, and plays a brief role in earth’s life before being held by Earth. The poet Mixor Juogon Savacs hints at a universal cycle through a simple leaf’s journey.
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Earth
Evacuation of Richmond Begins Amid Flight and Pillage
Edward Page Gaston reports the start of Richmond’s evacuation on April 2 1863 as Davis moves to Danville after a summons for eight trains to carry archives and treasure. The city empties with horses wagons and cash, the commissary opened to starving crowds, liquor destroyed, and mobs looting and arson breaking the night.
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Davis
Richmond
Gail
Gomer
Edward Page Gaston
Womin
About injurious fungi in the vegetable world
Those who study fungi explain that among the vast mushroom group only a few are poisonous while many species go to the benefit of mankind. Ignorance prevents distinguishing species and leads people to rely on familiar varieties such as the common nut ball.
Bacteria mostly beneficial despite fearsome reports
Meehan's Monthly notes that many bacteria species are harmless or helpful, while only a small percentage are injurious. It critiques sensational daily and magazine accounts that frighten the public about these tiny organisms and cautions against costly, unnecessary measures.
Blaming the Blizzard a Humorous Exchange
A Washington Star joke fragment features a woman calling milk looking blue and a milk man wittily replying about cows. The brief exchange captures a playful bite on weather and dairy woes with no further context.
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Washington Star
British plan to seize Euphrates and Tigris rivers
A report states Great Britain intends to use Bent and a gunboat to take possession of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers during the current month, signaling a bold strategic move in the region. The claim cites naval readiness and territorial ambition, outlining potential impacts on local powers and trade routes.
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Great Britain
Euphrates
Tigrig
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Boston Avening Transcript
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