Panama

Place Unit Type
Nation
Containing Unit
Central America
Date Type
First Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States arrives in Panama enroute to Washington, D.C. US/the World
First Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States arrives in Washington D.C. US/the World
Horace Greeley arrives home in New York City after his tour of the West Education/Culture
In Panama, a minor scuffle between an American sailor and a local fruit vendor turns violent Military/Violent
President Buchanan asks Congress for powers to intervene in Central America to protect U.S. citizens and trade routes Lawmaking/Litigating
Riot in Panama over the theft of a slice of watermelon claims the lives of fifteen foreigners Crime/Disasters
The first Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States departs San Francisco for Panama US/the World
The first railway service across the isthmus of Panama opens Business/Industry
Name Type
Colón, Panama City or Town
Panama City, Panama City or Town
Date Title
New York Times, "Quasi Ratification of the Cass-Herran Treaty," July 28, 1858
New York Times, "Interesting from Washington," April 12, 1859
Boston (MA) Advertiser, “The Coming Men,” April 17, 1860
New York Herald, “The California Mails,” July 1, 1860
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