Sperry to Lead Fleet Back Home as Evans Succession Planned
Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry, aged 60 and a 1866 Annapolis graduate, is slated to succeed Admiral Robley Evans as Pacific Fleet commander and to circle the globe with the “big sixteen” returning to the Atlantic. A Brooklyn native, Sperry rose from ensign in 1868 to captain in 1900 and has led the New York navy yard staff, Yorktown operations on Luzon, and the Hague peace delegation before serving as president of the Naval War College since 1903.
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Charles 8. Sperry
Robley D. Evans
United States
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
New York
Connecticut
Naval Academy
Spain
Sperry
New York Navy Yard
Apanyi
Lugon
Yorktown
Walker Sperry
Europe
South America
New Orleans
China Station
Admiral Sperry
War College
Hague
Horn
Evans
Annapolis
Brooklyn
United States Naval War College
Newport
R. I
General Board of the Navy
Ex Senator Marion Butler Faces Allegations Tied to Electric Heat
Former U S senator from North Carolina Marion Butler, once leading the Farmers Alliance and Populist, is accused by Congressman Lilley of being hired by the Electric Heat Company to influence legislation. Butler's career spans law, teaching, newspapers, and politics with ties to the Populist and People's parties and a controversial stance during North Carolina race disturbances.
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Marion Butler
United States
North Carolina
Lilley
Electric
University of North Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
Clinton
Raleigh
State Senate
National Organization
Butler
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
United States Senate
People’s Party
Washington
Electric Boat Company
Veteran Regent Prince Luitpold of Bavaria Celebrates Birthday
Bavaria’s regent Prince Luitpold turned eighty seven amid a noble gathering. Telegraphs from Emperor William and foreign houses arrived as Munich’s garrison staged a grand serenade. He appeared at a palace window and bowed, wearing his rugged hunting attire and hardy outdoor routine.
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Luitpold
Bavaria
William
Munich
Otto
Lord Tweedmouth in English Politics and Personal Ventures
Lord Tweedmouth long in Parliament and ex home secretary faced scrutiny after public bragging about a letter from Emperor William. The admiralty reform allowed British and American suppliers, boosting U S firms. His finances suffered from Meux brewery, later a failed joint stock move, amid other poor bets. He descends from Thomas Marjoribanks, Edinburgh lord provost, and married Muriel Brodicks.
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Lord Tweedmouth
The
Admiralty
William
Edward Majoribanks
Slater
Duke of Marlborough
Oxford
Tweedmouth
Meux
Thomas Marjoribanks
Edinburgh
Birdie Sutherland
Gaiety Theater
Misa Muriel Brodicks
India
Balfour
Food in Pill Form
A historical提 opinion argues against condensed food pills replacing meals. It notes the appendix’s warning, defends natural eating, praises pure food laws, and warns capsule culture could undermine digestion. It cites global eating patterns and the need for bulk to sustain tissues during long marches.
Deadly Prairie Fire Sweeps Nebraska Panhandle Towns
A prairie fire raged for two days in Nebraska's sand hills near Paxton, killing James Kane and destroying homes, livestock, and thousands of acres. Winds at fifty miles per hour drove embers miles ahead as ranchers raced to dig fire guards, but several structures burned before plowing could protect them.
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Paxton
Nebraska
Jost
James Kane
James K. Kane
Kane
Agricultural appropriation bill passes House after nine days
Washington reports the House approved a total agricultural appropriation of 11,608,806 dollars after a nine day debate. Chairman Scott of Kansas proposed striking an amendment expanding soil investigation funds while Mr. Harrison of New York accused a road program bill of being socialist.
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Washington
House
Scott
Kansas
Agricultural Committee
Seil
Durling
Harrison
New York
Williams
Treasury
Judiciary panel urged to refrain from attacking Judge Wilfley
The executive committee of the American Asiatic association asks the House judiciary committee to withhold approval of parts of its sub committee report that reflect on Judge Wilfley of Shanghai. It states the committee fulfilled its duties and that charges, even if legal evidence existed, do not justify impeachment.
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New York
Judiciary Committee
House of
Prophet’s Voice Is Needed for America’s Moral Compass
An essay argues the danger of predatory prophecy and calls for prophetic voices like Emerson Lincoln and Lowell to restore conscience. It warns of internal corruption despite naval power and urges truth, duty, and ideals over materialism and corporate favors.
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Chicago
New York
Emerson
Curtis
Lincoln
Lowell
Europe
Asia
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Tiger Sunk After Night Docking Collision
A wireless report from Portamouth says the cruiser Berwick ran down the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger during night maneuvers in the channel. The Tiger was cut in half and sank quickly. Berwick and Gladiator rescued twenty-two men, with one dying later. The Tiger likely had forty-five crew. remaining crewmen fatalities presumed.
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Portamouth
England
Channel
Berwick
Tiger
Gladiator
Make Hard to Wed Make Hard to Wed
A columnist argues that harder marriages reduce divorce and cites 14 year old marriages and a Christmas gift wedding as examples. The writer says parents who consented should be punished and that the state should enforce wedlock if couples will not take it seriously.
Explosion Wrecks Tenement. Three Injured in New York
In East Twelfth street a bomb blast in a hallway injures three men and panics fifteen Italian families. Emmanuele Sportaro, owner of the house, reports two prior attempts to blow the building and a recent letter demanding 5000 dollars with threats.
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New York
East Twelfth Street
Emmanuele Sportaro
Bryan and Mitchell Honored by President Roosevelt
Indianapolis John Mitchell a former president of the miners union is named as one of five Americans invited by President Roosevelt as special guests at the state and territorial governors conference in Washington. The three day sessions begin May 14 in the White House East Room and will mark the first national gathering of federal and state executives.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Court Allows Smelter to Resume Operations at Bingham Junction
Judge Marshall in federal court allows United States Smelting Reflaing and Mining to reopen the lead smelting works at Bingham Junction. First furnace to operate within sixty days. aims for full capacity soon after. Restrictions require dust and fumes to be controlled and sulfur dioxide under 0.75 percent. Rehabilitation includes 750 jobs, $75,000 monthly payroll, and $160,000 to $200,000 in repairs over 60 to 90 days.
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East Lake City
Marshall
United States Smelting, Reflaing & Mining Company
Ita
Bingham Junction
United States Company
Embarrassing Sentiment in Mexico Sparks US Discomfort
Washington notes cordial ties with Mexico but reports rising public distrust of American intentions. Officials say the mood is groundless, fueled by irresponsible journalism and sensationalism, causing embarrassment despite strong material interests and official goodwill.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
American State Department
Formlp
Eriitelam
Public Printer Appointed in Philippines Transfer
Washington John B Leech of Illinois has been named public printer for the Philippines, succeeding Stillings whose resignation was recently accepted. Leech, a Bloomington resident, formerly served as compositor proofreader and foreman in the US government printing office from 1889 to 1901 before becoming public printer in Manila. Roosevelt announced the appointment as a surprise.
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Washington
John 8. Leech
Ilnois
Philippines
Leech
Stillings
Roosevelt
Bloomington
Haitian Government Accused of Decapitations
In Port au Prince rumors say the government has replaced shootings with beheadings of prisoners. A headless body was found near Fort National as arrests of conspirators continue. Refugees seek shelter in the French and German legations amid rising overcrowding.
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Port Au Prince
Fort National
Gray supporters set up Washington headquarters for nomination bid
Democratic backers of George Gray of Delaware have completed plans to open a Washington headquarters and launch a campaign for the presidential nomination. Richard J. Boemlah of Philadelphia will lead the bureau, stating Gray is not seeking the nomination or involved in organizing the movement.
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Washington
George Gray
Delaware
Delaware Statesman
Richard J. Boemlah
Philadelphia
Judge Gray
Delaware & Hudson Road Profits From Coal Traffic
The Delaware and Hudson company reports New York Net earnings for the year ending December 1 1007 totaling 80004715, up 1667031 from prior year. Gross earnings reach 20276793, up 9126704, with coal traffic contributing 2416092 of the gain while coal income stands at 0 061604 versus 0 66573 in 1906.
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New York
Delaware & Hudson Company
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Judge Wilfley
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Patrick F. McGowan
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Mitchell
Ilinois
Haytien
Gray
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