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Mutiny on Cape Horn Aboard the Waterfront
Contributing Columnist reports a mutiny aboard the schooner Cape Horn near Doolittle's pier. Captain Ben Oyster and cook Mrs. Jones clashed on deck. Jones used a galley kettle, injuring the captain. Officer Hogan arrested both. dispute rooted in Jones wanting to sail, not cook. Captain paid Mrs. Jones $14 at Police Court.
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