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April 10, 1894
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Insurgent Admiral Da Gama escaped unopposed from Portuguese warship Mendillo near Buenos Ayres on April 8, arriving at quarantine station; Argentines rejoice amid unverified reports of Mello's victories in Rio Grande de Sul.
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DA GAMA'S ESCAPE. Portuguese Sailors Made No Effort to Detain Him.
Buenos Ayres, April 9.-The insurgent Admiral Da Gama made his escape from the Portuguese warship Mendillo at 2.15 p. m. yesterday and arrived at Buenos Ayres quarantine station last evening. The Portuguese sailors made no resistance to his leaving the warship. The people of the Argentine Republic are generally rejoicing over the escape of Da Gama and reports of Mello's successes at Rio Grande de Sul. These reports are not altogether trustworthy.
Buenos Ayres, April 9.-The insurgent Admiral Da Gama made his escape from the Portuguese warship Mendillo at 2.15 p. m. yesterday and arrived at Buenos Ayres quarantine station last evening. The Portuguese sailors made no resistance to his leaving the warship. The people of the Argentine Republic are generally rejoicing over the escape of Da Gama and reports of Mello's successes at Rio Grande de Sul. These reports are not altogether trustworthy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Da Gama Escape
Portuguese Warship
Buenos Ayres
Insurgent Admiral
Mello Successes
What entities or persons were involved?
Admiral Da Gama
Mello
Where did it happen?
Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic
Story Details
Key Persons
Admiral Da Gama
Mello
Location
Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic
Event Date
April 8
Story Details
Insurgent Admiral Da Gama escaped from the Portuguese warship Mendillo at 2:15 p.m. and arrived at Buenos Ayres quarantine station last evening, with no resistance from Portuguese sailors. Argentine people rejoice over the escape and untrustworthy reports of Mello's successes at Rio Grande de Sul.