Remembering the Somers mutiny and yardarm hanging
John W. Davis recalls the 1842 Somers mutiny on an American man-of-war near St Thomas. Three sailors were hanged at the yardarm after a court-martial seen as a farce. The incident sparked outrage, debates on justice, and lingering condemnation of Commander McKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
John W. Davis
Washington
National Capital
St. Thomas the Somer
New York
Africa
West India
McKenzie
Spencer
John C. Spencer
Tyler
Congress
United States Bank
Small
Cromwell
Midshipman
United States
Juige
Sen
New York Herald
Laughing at Ben Franklin in Versailles Court
The account recalls 1774 when Franklin and Deane visited Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Russian Count Tschernschet found a letter at Versailles, copying it to Catherine II. Mme de Lamballe mocked the American diplomats, calling them unrefined, while the queen joked about their dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Siiuus Deane
Louis XVI
France
Tschernschet
Royal Palace
Versailles
M. Des Urtines
Mme
le Lamballe
Tschernsehed
Katherine
Russia
Revue Nouvelle
Mme. de Lamballe
Queen
America
Jule
Bertin
England
Mme. Bertin
Canailte
Tscherncheif
M. de Lartimes
Tschernschell
Marie Antoinette
Engineroom Telegraphs and a Giant Cat's-Eye Arrival
An early electric engine-room telegraph by J. Wallis is described as used on H. M. ships with a dial and bell system for orders and acknowledgments. A speed telegraph and steering telegraph show further naval applications. Also noted is the arrival of the largest cat's-eye from Ceylon, weighing 17 carats and insured for 30,000 rupees, and a remark on the high value of such gems. America reportedly publishes more newspapers than the rest of the world, with 17,107 titles and nearly 3 billion copies printed last year.
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J. %. Wallis
H. M
Camperdown
Rodney
Wallis
Cassell
London
Ceylon
New York Times
America
Earth
Jamaica Ginger Drunkards Trial in Dedham Mass
William H. Doble a Dedham grocer faced a liquor law charge for selling Jamaica ginger as an intoxicant. A jury debated if Jamaica ginger qualifies as intoxicating liquor under state law after expert testimony on its high alcohol content. The panel disagreed and was discharged, leaving the question undecided.
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Sherman
Deadham
Mass
William H. Doble
Henry H. Faxon
Jamaica
Sharples
Doble
John E. Eldridge
Dedham
Boston
Raveler
Billy Opdyke the famed mountain stage driver of Denver Central
An obituary tribute to Billy Opdyke, celebrated mountain stage driver on the Denver to Central line. The piece recalls his fearless skill, integrity, and flawless safety record aboard his team of five bay horses, including Old Joe. He drove through icy passes like Ging Hill and Smath Hill for years, never harming a passenger or dropping bullion from the treasure box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Prate
Pesson
Salt Lake
Billy Opdyke
Denver
Central
Acre
Bill
Mountain Maids
Joe
Mollie
B Penne
Billy Oronly
Go Grant, Sheridan and Denter
Gay Hill
Bilioth
Co Amit
Wil Opdyke
Idaho
Ponchadean Rl
Denver News
Railroading Endurance Concerns Health After Twenty Years
Medical authorities discuss long term health risks for railroad workers. Duchesne notes reduced stamina and service ability after ten to twenty years. Drivers face headaches, pneumonia, dulling of sight, and mental distress from continuous pains and morbid sensations.
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M. Duchesne
Fragmentary Note Triggers Brief News Record
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Somers
McIntosh
Melenzie
St. Thomas
Ben Franklin
Marguerite
Italy
Philadelphia
Unier
South
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New England
Massachusetts
Max
Missouri
Fis
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Raiboy, Wier
Plea
Biggies
Penro
Trstatiees
Frei Totn
Ud Wttere
Sacay
Seige
Gsi
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