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Domestic News
January 16, 1887
The Memphis Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
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Commander B. F. Day of the USS Mohican secured a prehistoric stone image from Easter Island for the Smithsonian Institution and arrived at Valparaiso, as reported in Washington on January 15.
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A PREHISTORIC IMAGE.
Gotten Upon the Easter Island by Commander B. F. Day.
Washington, January 15.--The Secretary of the Navy received a telegram today from Commander B. F. Day announcing the arrival of the Mohican at Valparaiso, and stating that he was successful in securing a prehistoric stone image from Easter Island for the Smithsonian Institute. A German vessel secured one of these images a couple of years ago. The Smithsonian authorities were desirous of obtaining one, and requested the Secretary of the Navy to direct a naval vessel to make the effort in their behalf when convenient. The commander of the Mohican was ordered a year ago to stop at Easter Island and to secure one, if possible.
Gotten Upon the Easter Island by Commander B. F. Day.
Washington, January 15.--The Secretary of the Navy received a telegram today from Commander B. F. Day announcing the arrival of the Mohican at Valparaiso, and stating that he was successful in securing a prehistoric stone image from Easter Island for the Smithsonian Institute. A German vessel secured one of these images a couple of years ago. The Smithsonian authorities were desirous of obtaining one, and requested the Secretary of the Navy to direct a naval vessel to make the effort in their behalf when convenient. The commander of the Mohican was ordered a year ago to stop at Easter Island and to secure one, if possible.
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Arrival Departure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Easter Island
Prehistoric Image
Mohican
Smithsonian Institute
Valparaiso
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander B. F. Day
Where did it happen?
Easter Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Easter Island
Event Date
January 15
Key Persons
Commander B. F. Day
Outcome
successful in securing a prehistoric stone image from easter island for the smithsonian institute
Event Details
The Mohican arrived at Valparaiso; Commander B. F. Day secured a prehistoric stone image from Easter Island as ordered by the Secretary of the Navy at the request of the Smithsonian authorities.