President Leads Fleet Departure to San Francisco
The Pacific bound Atlantic fleet left Hampton Roads heading south through the Straits of Magellan toward the west coast. President and Rear Admiral Evans reviewed the fleet from the Mayflower as ships cleared the Virginia capes and proceeded in single column toward Chesapeake Bay.
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Straits of Magellan
United States
Plampton Roads
Siam
Robley D. Evans
Virginian
Chesapeake Bay
Capes
Fortress Monroe
Navy fleet sails for long cruise amid crowded hotels
The fleet of sixteen battleships with about 15,000 men departed amid crowds of wives and officials. Admiral Evans urged duty to country and flag as chaplains held services, promising Navy fidelity. The voyage, lasting about 135 days, aims for San Francisco around May 1.
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Evans
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United States
San Francisco
Washington party sees fleet off to sea
Two Washington groups traveled to bid farewell to the fleet aboard the U S S Dolphin. The presidential party included Mrs Roosevelt and other officials while a congressional party listed members of naval committees from several states.
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Metcal
Bronson
Sims
M Dowles
Corinne Robins
Hager
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U. S. S. Dolphin
Voss
House Naval Committee
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Town
Thomas
Ohio
Roberts
Massachusetts
Bates and Butler
Pennsylvania
Madkett
Tennessee
W. O. Kitchin
North Carolina
Lote
Michigan
Dawson
Towa
Kidnaper Faces Murder Charge in Lillian Wulffs Case
In Chirigo on December 16, William Bittinghim known as Jones awaits trial for kidnapping Lillian Wulffs, a city girl. A new murder charge may follow as clues surface about Jones and a woman accomplice. Bonds set at 75000 each, with possible life imprisonment. past crimes include the 1901 kidnapping of Ea Cates in Kansas City.
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Wiliam
Jones
Ea Cates
Iansas City
Dubuque
Kansas City
George Cates
Abramian Pummel’s Appeal Returns to Court
New York December 16. Abramian Pum mel the lawyer serving a sentence on Piack wells and penitent. The misspelled name and garbled text suggest a legal case update with a jailed lawyer and references to Piack wells.
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New York
Abratian Pummel
Piack Wells and Penitent
Ark Tummel Near Death in Dodge-Morse Divorce Case
Prison physicians report Ark Tummel is near death from kidney infection amid the Dodge-Morse divorce proceedings. Dr Macty said Tummel’s condition is critical and could end at any moment.
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Ark Tummel
Dodge-Morse
Kitney
Macty
Huammel
The Red Mill At Bucklen Tonight And Tomorrow
Amusement notes report The Red Mill coming to Bucklen for Tuesday night and Wednesday showings after praise from Fort Wayne papers. The comedy set in Holland stars New Yorkers among Hollanders with a windmill escape and strong chorus work praised by reviewers.
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Red Mill
Fort Wayne News
Fort Wayne Sentinel
M. P. Coakley
Harry McBride
the Sentinel
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York City
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
Charles Dillingham
Holland
Lowlands
H. By Whittaker
Bucklen Theatre
Mock Synehing Is Fatal in Memphis Tennessee
A fatal accident at a local manufacturing firm ends with Willie Gordon, a 16 year old negro, killed when his clothing is caught in a belt and his head and arms are severed from his shoulders as companions hoist him for a mock lynching. In another item, Thomas Chaniles fails to reach a verdict on a Sunday closing law violation after a jury disagrees with four for conviction and eight for acquittal. Also an ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles and wounds stating twenty years of cure.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dee
Willie Gordon
Chiao
Dee, Wi
Thomas Chaniles
Burglary at South Bend Councilman Home
The residence of Councilman Gus Stueckle in South Bend was burglarized last Saturday evening. Jewelry and watches valued at about $400 were taken. The Daily Review reports the incident.
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Frank E. Herings
South Bend
Gus Stueckle
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