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April 14, 1913
Albuquerque Evening Herald
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
The U.S. Navy destroyer Paul Jones set a speed record of 21 knots from San Diego to off Magdalena Bay, delivering spinal meningitis serum to sailors on cruisers at Guaymas, Mexico, as reported on April 14.
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DESTROYER SMASHES
SOME SPEED RECORDS
[By Leased Wire to Evening Herald.]
San Diego, Cal., April 14.-The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones which departed from here Saturday, carrying spinal meningitis serum to the stricken sailors on the cruisers at Guaymas, reported this morning off Magdalena bay, more than 600 miles from San Diego.
Information regarding the position of the Paul Jones was received by the navy wireless station on Point Loma.
Since leaving San Diego the destroyer has maintained an average speed of 21 knots an hour.
SOME SPEED RECORDS
[By Leased Wire to Evening Herald.]
San Diego, Cal., April 14.-The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones which departed from here Saturday, carrying spinal meningitis serum to the stricken sailors on the cruisers at Guaymas, reported this morning off Magdalena bay, more than 600 miles from San Diego.
Information regarding the position of the Paul Jones was received by the navy wireless station on Point Loma.
Since leaving San Diego the destroyer has maintained an average speed of 21 knots an hour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Destroyer Paul Jones
Speed Record
Spinal Meningitis Serum
Magdalena Bay
Navy Wireless
Where did it happen?
San Diego, Cal.; Magdalena Bay; Guaymas
Story Details
Location
San Diego, Cal.; Magdalena Bay; Guaymas
Event Date
April 14
Story Details
The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones departed San Diego on Saturday carrying spinal meningitis serum for stricken sailors on cruisers at Guaymas and reported off Magdalena bay, over 600 miles away, maintaining 21 knots average speed.