Atlantic battleship fleet itinerary to Asia and back to San Francisco
The naval itinerary shows about 42 500 miles for the Atlantic battleship fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines China and Japan and back to Manila with Honolulu Auckland Sydney Melbourne Albany Yokohama Amoy and Manila stops. The voyage includes long legs Honolulu to Auckland 385 miles a record distance for US battleships with coal stops at Samoa and Fiji and refueling tactics aboard ships. Admiral Evans delays rejoin at Monterey to May 5 and will haul down his flag May 10.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Philippines
China
Japan
Manila
Honolulu
Auckland
Department
Fiji Islands
Samoa
Finess
Roosevelt
Aucklané
Sydney
Melbourne
Albany
Australia
The
Philipines
Yokohama
Amoy
Raisuli Death Report Denied by Dispatch
A Tangier dispatch to L Beche de Paris denies Raisuli’s death. It confirms a cane of Elkmes fired at him from behind bushes, but he was not struck. The tribe sought vengeance after sheltering Raisuli following the capture of Sir Harry MacLean, refusing to share the ransom.
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Tangier
L Beche de Paris
Raisuli
Harry MacLean
Threaten to Sack Fez Consulates in Toletes
Reports from Tenefer in April say Mulai Hafiz known as the Sultan of the South leads his army in a mountain detour south of Chaouis toward Fez. Abd-el-Aziz loyalists fear the siege as fanatics roam Toletes threatening to sack foreign consulates today.
Confesses Theft of Morgan Gems in London Case
Swiss suspect Heritier admitted involvement in the New York Morgan jewelry robbery. He named accomplice William Coconnell, said he discarded most imitation stones in the river, sold a valuable pair of earrings in a New York saloon, and moved stones to Antwerp. Police recovered two neckpieces and other jewelry at his London lodgings.
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London
Heritier
New York
David B. Morgan
William Coconnell
Antwerp
Liver
Political clash in the House as Rodenberg salutes GOP
In a Sundry Civil debate Representative William A. Rodenberg of Illinois praised the Republican party and mocked the Democrats and Bryan while urging loyalty. Minority Leader Williams defended the filibuster as leverage, noting the campaign publicity bill and free list measures. Several members criticized currency and tax policies, and a recess was called until tomorrow at eleven.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Rodenberg
Jeremiah
Bryan
Republican
Williams
Tawney
Marshall
North Dakota
Spight
Mississippi
Congress
Shackelford
Missouri
St. Louis
Purdy Likely to Be Confirmed as Minnesota Judge
The nomination of Milton D. Purdy to succeed Judge Lochren in the Minnesota district was referred to a Judiciary sub committee chaired by Senator Nelson. Purdy, known for leading anti trust cases as Assistant Attorney General, faces no opposition beyond the Minnesota senators preference. A favorable report is anticipated and opposition may be withdrawn.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Milton D. Purdy
Judiciary Committee
Nelson
Purdy
Lochren
Minnesota
the Tribune
Knox
Inland Waterways Commission Proposal Introduced in House
A House bill by Mr. Coudrey Missouri would create a ten member inland waterways commission appointed by the President. The panel would survey the great lakes and major rivers, study canal connections for vessels of standard draft, and advise on navigation, water power, flood control, land reclamation, stream clarification, and forest protection with a development fund to be used with the President's approval. Secretary Metcalf then left Washington for San Francisco to review the battleship fleet and was not expected back until late May.
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Washington
Inland Waterways Commission
Coudrey
Missouri
Great Lakes
Metcalf
San Francisco
Roosevelt Wins Partial Naval Victory in Senate Battle
President Roosevelt secured approval for two battleships this year with a pledge for two more annually, enabling the United States to keep pace with global naval arms while not dictating a universal cession of aggression. Supporters hail the outcome as a triumph for his international policy and naval strength.
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United States
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Paper mills forged price unity and restricted output, inquiry told
John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association presented the House committee with replies from hundreds of newspapers indicating unity of action in paper prices, frequent contract refusals for more than a year, and widespread mill shutdowns or output restrictions.
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Washington
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
House
Mann
Mr. Norris
Williams
Norris
Dingley Committee
Publishers' Association
No Venezuelan action nor timely Hague fisheries accord
Washington reports no Venezuelan accusal this session as Senate leaders fear quick adjournment. Britain Newfoundland fisheries likely to be sent to the Hague for ratification delays. Heat and campaigns spur lawmakers to return home, with only appropriations and tariff review likely before adjournment. President's message seen as campaign framing rather than spring legislation.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Venezuela
Senate
Congress
Great Britain
Committee On Resolutions
Submarine Inquiry Nearing End In House Methods Probe
Washington April 7 The inquiry into Electric Boat legislative methods nears its close after nearly all oral testimony. The committee heard arguments by Frank T Brown and Martin W Littleton against compelling Lilley to produce letters alleged to reflect on committees and other members of Congress amid ongoing scrutiny of the company.
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Washington
Frank T. Brown
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Lilley
Congress
Aeclicut
China protests against Japan over Corea territorial claim
Peking on April 2 reported that China lodged a formal protest against Japan extending administration of Corea to include the Chientao territory, a disputed strip between Corea and China. The note asserts sovereignty remains in dispute.
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China
Japan
Corea
Chientao
Public Buildings Bill Delayed For Right of Way
Washington April 27 Chairman Bartholdt explains the delay in reporting the public buildings and grounds appropriation bill. He denies Speaker Cannon influence and says he will hold the bill until right of way is secured. Congress will stay in session until the measure becomes law, with or without the President's signature.
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Mr. Bartholdt
Washington
Bartholdt
House Committee On Public Buildings
Cannon
House
Congress
Hearst Attacks Parties at Independence Dinner in Knickerbocker
William Randolph Hearst rallied Independence party backers at the Hotel Knickerbocker for its second annual dinner, denouncing Democrats and Republicans, praising Roosevelt and the four new battleships, and urging laborers to join the Independence ranks. He accused the Labor Committee of blocking labor measures and warned that old-party politics stand in the way of national defense and reform. Other speakers included J. I. Sheppard and Clarence J Shearn among others.
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William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
Roosevelt
Independence Party
Knickerbocker
Congress
Labor Committee
Hearst
Charles E. Gehring
Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
Tomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
Mr. Hearst
Charles A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
J. I. Sheppard
Fort Scott
Kansas
Clarence J Shearn
John D. Spellman
John Temple Graves
Henry A. Powell
R. M. Isherwood
Indiana
The Currency Fight in the House Rages On
Washington April 27 The currency bill battle continues in the House with Vreeland optimistic that his bill will pass backed by six Democratic pledges and more Republican votes Weeks plans to seek a committee reconsideration to force a report.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Vreeland
Representative Weeks
Massachusetts
Banking and Currency Committee
Army and Navy Orders and Vessel Movements Reported
Washington April 27 the Tribune Bureau lists army orders including assignments to 22d Infantry 1st Cavalry engineers and medical postings plus leaves of absence and a Panama bound group. Navy movements note arrivals at Guantanamo Seattles Santa Barbara San Diego Mare Island and more with many ships listed and the Chester commissioned at Portsmouth and Tomkin ordered to Washington after target practice off Cape Cruz.
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William E. Hunt
Arthur G. Fisher
1Ath Cavalry
Warren Thannum
Corps of Engineers
Guantanamo Hay
Washington Barracks
Thomas J. Fealy
Marion M. Weeks
Navy
Heal
Hot Springs
Walter R. Wheeler
John H. Mancaster
James G. Steele
Fort Mason
Engineers
G. Edgerton
George R. Goethals
Corps of Engt
Panama
Fielding L. Poindexter
Creaired
Northwestern Military Academy
Illinois
High L. Walthall
15Th Infantry
Thomas A. Raymond
Allie W. Williams
William Ff Hanta
Idaho
Guantanamo
California
South Dakota
Se Attie
Connecticut
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Georgia
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Oba
Maine
Missouri
Alabama
KK Free
Krentucks
Panther
Santa Barbara
Ajax
San Diego
Relief
Mare Island
San Francisco
Curacao
San Pedro
The
Prairie
Newport
Hampton Roads
Anacortes
Seattle
Rocket
Norfolk
Washington
Culgea
Theonnecticut
Glacier
Long Leach
Ohio
Santa Monica
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Redondo
Chattanooga
Avité
Saigon
Des Moines
Port-au-Prince
Alert
Chester
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Tomkin
Cape Crua
Taft Defines Issues At Connecticut Dinner
Secretary Taft spoke at a Bridgeport GOP dinner in the state armory, the largest yet with 1500 tickets. He defended expansion, tariff revision, navy growth, and corporate law. warned of a coming contest with Bryan leading a “so-called Democracy” and argued for continuation of McKinley’s expansion policy.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Taft
Connecticut
Republican Club
State Armory
New York
Oly
J. Adam Bede
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
NO BRYAN PLEDGE IN CONNECTICUT
In New Haven on April 27 special report indicates Bryan supporters likely win the Democratic delegates but oppose instructions. Alexander Troup may insist on an instructed delegation. Anti Bryan leaders include ex Governor Waller and Waterbury Mayor Thoms. Delegates elected to the state convention generally back Bryan in cities and oppose him in towns. Fourteen Denver delegates will be chosen, eight county slots and six at large.
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New Haven
Bryan
Alexander Troup
Waller
Thoms
Waterbury
New London
anti-Bryan
Denver
Grady
United States
West Point
Assemblyman Haines
Yonkers
Phillipse
Arrest on Porto Rican liner sparks embezzlement claim
Paul B. Hawkins, a Boston resident and self described mechanical engineer, was arrested aboard the Coamo by Central office detectives on a Porto Rico Line steamer. Government notes claim embezzlement. Hawkins says he returned mistaken papers and safe combination to a receiver after resigning from Mayaguez firm. A $150 draft was found on him, no other valuables. Also notes Nipissing Mines Company annual meeting in Augusta Maine with directors re elected and routine business.
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Paul B. Hawkins
Westland Avenue
Boston
Central Office
Coamo
Porto Rico
Governor Post of
Hawkins
Electric Light and Power Company of
Mayaguez
San Juan
Augusta
Nipissing Mines Company
Joseph Wharton
Philadelphia
Frank B. Schirmer
Lewis A. Burleigh
John Jesten
New York
Banking reforms expand reserves and oversight across state
New measures raise reserves for state banks in Manhattan to a higher percent, Brooklyn to 3, and other areas to 15, with trust companies in NYC required to keep 15 percent reserves all in legal tender in Manhattan and two thirds elsewhere. Upstate reserves set at 0 percent, half in legal tender.
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Manhattan
Brooklyn
New York City
New York
Appellate Division Judges Honored at Manhattan Club Dinner
The First Department justices attended a dinner hosted by the Manhattan Club. Ex Justice Morgan J Brien served as toastmaster and urged faith in the Constitution amid global unrest. Justices Ingraham Clarke Murphy Nicoll and Gildersleeve also spoke praising the division's independence.
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Supreme Court
Appellate Division
First Department
Manhattan Club
Morgan J.brien
Ingraham
Justice Clarke
Patrick Francis Murphy
Delancey Nicoll
Gildersieere
Former bank manager pleads guilty to mortgage bond theft
J Dalzell Brown, ex manager of California Safe Deposit and Trust, admitted stealing sixty five Sacramento Gas and Electric mortgage bonds and received an eighteen month San Quentin sentence. He was arrested for the bank wrecking scheme and initially pleaded not guilty, with plans to turn state's evidence.
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San Francisco
J. Dalzell Brown
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Sacramento Gas and Electric Company
San Quentin
Brown
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