Naval War Game Ends With Surrender Off New England Coast
Rockport Mass Aug 25 The simulated battle off the coast ends as Admiral Higginson’s blue squadron forces surrender of Pillsbury’s white fleet near Thatcher’s Island eight miles south of the harbor. Kearsarge Alabama and Massachusetts lead the blue force overpowering Prairie Vanther and Supply.
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Gallant Exchange Ends Hostilities on River Scene
On a Prairie barge, Admiral Higginson receives a sword from Commander Pillsbury after a respectful exchange. Pillsbury refuses to surrender to a nobler foe, and the two officers retreat to discuss events since the Declaration of hostilities.
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Foreman Gill Killed by Italian Worker in Washington County
James Gill a 60 year old foreman at Gillespie camp on the Wabash railroad near Independence was killed Friday by an Italian after Gill discharged him. The Italian refused to leave, struck Gill with a pick in the heart, and fled. Sheriff Brown of Wellsburg W Va arrested a suspect Saturday night and three more arrests followed. Gill's body to be sent to Wilkesbarre for burial.
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Captured Gunboat Boyaca Guards Panama Harbor
August reports detail the capture of the Colombian gunboat Boyaca by insurgents outside Panama. Captured August 1 after a brief fight, the vessel carried nearly 300 soldiers under Generals Ferrero and Enno, plus colonels, ammunition, and funds. An American gunner, Ross, refused to sail. Now flies the insurgent flag guarding the harbor entrance to prevent government reinforcements.
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President Roosevelt Christens Baby as Godfather at Nahant
Newsreel style report from Nahant Mass August 25 describes President Roosevelt acting as godfather at a baby's christening. He traveled from Newport to Nahant with Mrs Roosevelt and Sir Lodge, amid large crowds cheering at Newport Boston Lynn and Nahant. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John Diamond with Lodge as godmother.
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Two Gars Collide in Norfolk Fatal Crash Kills Three
In a head on collision on the Shore Terminal line near Norfolk three people die and many are injured. Motorman W S Yandell and another motorman Co RB Colden perish. The fatal crash occurred about 490 yards beyond Futas sidings as one car came from Oceanview and the other toward the View. Yandell failed to heed orders to wait at the siding and was crushed while trying to jump.
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