Michigan Launch Heralds New Big Gun Battleship Design
The battleship Michigan, first of the all big gun class, was launched at New York Shipbuilding in Camden New Jersey. Miss Carol Barnes Newberry christened the vessel as officials from Washington and Michigan looked on. The ship is half finished and features four turrets each with two 12 inch guns, arranged to fire in broadside both port and starboard, with forward and aft placements to shorten the superstructure.
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N. J
Michigan
United States Navy
New York Shipbuilding Company
Washington
Carol Barnes Newberry
Newberry
Notable Event in City's History Outlines Sailors Taken by Committee
After disbanding, sailors and others are placed under the charge of the entertainment committee and luncheon groups, with further actions to follow.
Fleet parade in Seattle marks notable naval showcase
Blue jackets and marines from the Atlantic fleet joined thousands of soldiers and civic groups in a five mile parade through Seattle. Colonel Albert S. Cummins led Coast Artillery units with the Sixth U S Artillery Band providing music. May 27 will see most fleet vessels depart for Tacoma.
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Seattle
Wash
First Avenue
Jackson Street
Second Avenue
Union Street
Reading
Coast Artillery
Puget Sound District
Albert S. Cummins
Sixth United States Artillery Band
Knight of Pythias
Foresters
Patriarchs Militant
Stewart Street
Washington
Miller
Northwest
Dway
Tacoma
Tacoma Welcomes Fleet With Large Public Festivities
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce has raised about 25000 dollars to fund entertainment for the battleship fleet arriving tomorrow for a several day stay. Japanese residents contributed generously and will organize a grand pyrotechnic display. The city outfits with flags bunting arches and decorations as crowds from near and far gather. The program includes open houses by clubs and special welcome events at the Y M C A with athletic events rides lawn fetes and receptions planned for the officers and men.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pointy
Evens
Union
Memorial Holiday Week End Naval Parade and Fireworks Display
The schedule features Friday evening entertainment and a major Saturday parade. State militia the G A R Spanish War veterans and fleet marines will join in a holi day celebration with a grand Saturday night fireworks show. Four days include boat races baseball tennis boxing and other sports as ships illuminate the city with searchlights.
North Carolina Votes Prohibition By Large Margin
Raleigh reports North Carolina carried state prohibition by an estimated 40 000 to 42 000 vote margin on reports received to midnight.
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Carolina
Campaign Contributions Debate Elevates Election Reform Push
Secretary Taft and Bryan respond to a telegram urging a bill to publish campaign contributions before elections. Taft notes he wrote to Senator Burrows on April 30 supporting a pending bill. He has since stated he hopes the measure passes.
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Wshington
Taft
W. J. Ryan
Congress
Tet
Bryan
Burrows
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Possible Mrs Gunness lead from Conn to Indiana case
A letter to Governor Hapley from Emma C. Kolb of South Coventry Conn hints at a possible sighting of Mrs. Gunness if she remains alive in Laporte County. Kolb accurately described a mysterious swindler in eastern Connecticut whom she believes is Mrs. Gunness.
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Indianapolis
Hapley
Ehmma C. Kolb
South Coventry
Conn
Laporte County
Floor leaders clash over Philippine policy and Senate amendments
Washington May 26 two floor leaders spar over responsibility for current House conditions and a five day leave order to print remarks. Slayden of Texas attacks four Filipinos at West Point as tying US to the Philippines. Skden warns of greed and disaster in the Philippines. Several public works and safety measures are approved, while Rock Creek Park land purchase is rejected. House adjourns briefly after noon with 48 Illinois representatives among those seated.
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Payne
New York
Congressional Record
Williams
Slayden
Texas
Senate
West Point
United States
Philippine Islands
Pacific Coast
Skden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fort Douglass
Plattsburg, N. Y
Delaware and Hudson River Railway Company
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
Rock Creek Park
District of Columbia
Messrs McGavin
Sabath
Illinois
House
Senate Drags Through May Meeting With Little Progress
Washington May 26 The senate session moved slowly with filibuster tactics used to waste time while currency conference talks continued. A minor navigation bill passed and a resolution sought names of ex postmasters from 1864 to 1874 for possible extra pay.
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Washington
Sessi
Senate
Hpe
Currency Paramount Topic in Aldrich Bill Debate
Washington May 26 currency was the focus as supporters and opponents weighed the implications of the Aldrich bill. Analysts predicted the measure would influence rates and financial policy ahead of further legislative action.
Currency bill outlook at Capitol amid Republican push
Republicans on both ends of the Capitol discuss the Aldrich currency bill as compromise prospects waver. House members receive official notices urging them to stay until a vote, signaling a push toward party unity before adjournment. Burke of Pittsburg signs the mail notice as acting Republican whip.
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Capitol
House
Burke
Pittsburg
Eight New Bishops Elected by Methodist Conference
The 1908 Methodist Episcopal conference completed its bishop elections with eight new bishops named. They are W. A. Anderson of New York J. L. Neusen of Berea Ohio W. A. Quale of Chicago Charles W. Smith editor of the Pittsburg Christian Advocate Wilson B. Lewis of Sioux City Edwin P. Hughes of Green Castle Indiana Robert McIntyre of Los Angeles and Frank Bristol of Washington.
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Baltimores
Methodist Episcopal Conference
W. A. Anderson
New York
J. L. Neusen
Berea
Ohio
W. A. Quale
Chicago
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg
Marsh Murder Trial Opens in Jersey City Case
In Jersey City on May 26 Georga Dickenson, linked to Theodore Whitmore who is charged with his wife’s murder, refused to greet the prisoner as he entered the court. Prosecution places Whitmore near Lamp Black swamp the night of the crime. Walter Melrand, a restaurant waiter, testified Whitmore said he felt unwell the morning after.
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Jersey City
N. J
Georga Dickenson
Theodore Whitmore
Whitmore
Lamp Black
Walter Melnald
Clash Over Tehentae Heats Up As Chinese Troops Move
May 26 Pekin dispatches report five thousand Chinese troops from Kirin head toward Tehentae in a bid to wrest control from Japan. China claims historic control. Japan regards the area as Manchurian territory. Diplomats view China’s claim as justified while accusing Japan of provoking conflict.
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China
Tehentae
Japan
Pekin
Kirin
Te Hef
Jepun
Transplanted stock shipped with day order
Fine shipments completed as received with per hundred pricing noted for Mallon Florist in Roanoke Virginia. Florist order details indicate per 100 unit quantities and prompt delivery terms to Roanoke VA.
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Mallon, Florist
Roanoke
Roanoke Scene Sees Bawdy Tragedy Unfold
In Roanoke a disturbing double tragedy erupts at a bawdy venue drawing police and rescuers. Authorities investigate the chaotic scene and report two apparent fatalities with ongoing inquiries into the events surrounding the incident.
Sadie Butler Kills Lover and Herself in Roanoke Tragedy
Roanoke, Va. May 26. Five pistol shots ended a domestic tragedy at Ernest avenue. Sadie Butler, 23, killed William M. Simpson, 21, and then herself with a pistol after planning the act for days. A bottle of carbolic acid lay near the scene. Neighbors testified to her threats and motive as Simpson’s parents urged him to leave her.
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Roanoke
Ernest Avenue
William M. Simpson
Sadie Butler
Simpson
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