Atlantic battleship fleet to cover 42500 miles voyage
Washington April 27 naval officials estimate the Atlantic battleship fleet will travel about 42 500 miles reaching Hampton Roads February 22 next The itinerary from San Francisco to the Philippines China Japan Manila includes Honolulu Auckland and Fiji with fuel and coal plans and wireless communications noted The Missouri may miss the Far East deployment due to engine damage and Admiral Evans shifts command to Rear Admiral Perry. Sydney city officials redirect fleet welcome funds to permanent beautification as a memorial.
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Raisuli Death Report Denied In Tangier Dispatch
A Tangier dispatch to Paris reports Raisuli was not killed by Elkmes in ambush. The tribe seeks vengeance for aiding the captured Sir Harry Maclean's ransom after Raisuli refused any share, despite raids by imperial troops.
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Tangier
Lbeho de Paris
Raisull
Elkmes
Raisul
Raisuli
Harry Maclean
Threaten to Sack Fez Consulates
Tangier reports Mulai Hafiz leading an army pushing toward Fez from south of the Chaoula region causing alarm among Abd el Aziz loyalists. Fez crowds rove the streets threatening foreign consulates amid the unrest.
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Mulai Hafiz
Chaoula
Fez
Abd-el-Aziz
Confesses Theft of Morgan Jewelry by Swiss Man
Claude Heritier a Swiss man arrested in London admitted involvement in the New York Co. burglary of Mrs Devic B Morgan’s home with accomplice William O Connell who was held in Liverpool. He said he disposed of gems in a New York saloon and Antwerp, threw a pair of diamond earrings into a river, and police recovered two necklaces at his lodging.
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London
New York Co
Devic B Morgan
William O'Connell
Liverpool
New York
Heritier
Antwerp
Politics in the House Opens with Rodenberg Speech
The House heard Representative William A. Rodenberg of Illinois deliver a sharp critique of Democrats and praise Republicans during debate on the sundry civil bill. He mocked Democratic leadership and warned against pessimism while Williams, the minority leader, justified the filibuster as leverage to push campaign and policy bills. A paper investigation resolution was approved for funding pending expediency review before adjourning for recess.
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House
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Rodenberg
Jeremiah
Bryan
Republican Party
Williams
Tawney
Marshall
North Dakota
Spight
Mississippi
Congress
Shackelford
Missouri
St. Louis
Purdy Likely to Be Confirmed for Minnesota Bench
Washington April 27 Milton D Purdy nomination to the Minnesota district was sent to a Judiciary Committee sub committee led by Senator Nelson. Purdy, assistant to the Attorney General, has a strong anti trust record and had been slated for the federal judgeship since January. Knox brought him to Washington and with no opposition expected, Nelson may withdraw.
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Judiciary Committee
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Purdy
Lochren
Minnesota
the Tribune
Knox
Inland Waterways Commission Bill Introduced in House
A bill to appoint a ten member inland waterways commission was introduced by Mr Coudrey of Missouri. The panel would survey the great lakes and major rivers, plan canal connections, and address navigation, water power, flood control, land reclamation, stream clarification, and forest protection with a federal development fund. MR METCALF GOES WEST Secretary Metcalf left Washington for San Francisco to join the battleship fleet and is not expected to return until late May.
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Inland Waterways Commission
Coudrey
Missouri
Great Lakes
Metcalf
San Francisco
Roosevelt wins two battleships and promises two more
Senate rejects four ships this session but accepts two this year and a pledge for two annually. The President hails the result as strengthening US naval power and aims to outpace other nations, while preserving ability to dictate future naval policy through demonstrated strength. The report portrays Roosevelt’s satisfaction and claims a diplomatic victory.
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United States
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Paper mills accused of price unity and restricted output
Washington hears material presented by John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association alleging unity among paper mills in fixing prices and limiting supply. The evidence includes newspaper replies on price changes, long contracts, and shutdowns, with mills cited for water and wood shortages and other causes.
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Washington
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
House
Mann
Mr. Norris
Williams
Norris
Dingley Committee
Publishers' Association
No Venezuelan action this session says Senate leader
The Tribune Bureau reports in Washington that there will be no Venezuelan action this session. Senate leaders warn the Newfoundland fisheries compromis may not reach The Hague tribunal for ratification before adjournment. Heat and politics drive lawmakers to end session, focusing on appropriation bills and tariff reform.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Venezuela
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
Committee On Resolutions
Submarine Inquiry Nears End With Witness Arguments
The submarine inquiry into the Electric Boat Company nears completion. Most oral evidence has been heard as Frank T. Brown and Martin W. Littleton present arguments to compel Mr Lilley to produce copies of letters said to reflect on committee members. The proceedings continued in Washington in April with witnesses and advocates debating the matter.
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Electric Boat Company
Frank T. Brown
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Lilley
Wiaechare
Washington
Lette
Pers
Congress
China protests Japan over Corea administration extension
China lodges formal protest against Japan extending administration of Corea to include the Chientao territory amid a disputed border area between Corea and China.
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China
Japan
Peking
Corea
Chientao
Public Buildings Bill Held Back By Bartholdt In House
Washington April 27 Chairman Bartholdt said the public buildings and grounds appropriation bill is being held back. He denied Speaker Cannon influence and said he will push passage once right of way and sundry civil bill are addressed. Congress will stay in session until the measure becomes law with or without the President's signature.
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Washington
Bartholdt
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Committee of the Public Buildings
Cannon
House
Congress
Hearst Attacks Parties at Independence Dinner
William Randolph Hearst addressed the Independence party’s second annual dinner at the Knickerbocker, blasting Democrats and Republicans, praising the Independence League, and urging laborers to abandon old parties. He defended Roosevelt’s naval policy and criticized the Aldrich bill, claiming labor interests are blocked by the Labor Committee. He urged Hearst to Presidency readiness and cited other speakers including Tomas L. Hisgen and J. I. Sheppard.
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Independence League
Roosevelt
Independence Party
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Labor Committee
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Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
Tomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
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Democratic National Committee
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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
The Tribune reports ongoing battles over financial bills in the House. Vreeland gains Democratic support and seeks passage of his bill, while Fowler’s allies push for a currency commission. Weeks plans a committee move to reconsider the Vreeland bill to enable a regular House vote.
Army and Navy News From The Tribune Bureau in Washington
Washington April 27 orders issued list Army assignments and leaves including Captain William E Hunt First Lieutenant Arthur G Fisher First Lieutenant Warren T Hannum and others. Navy movements report arrivals at Guantanamo Seattie San Diego and other ports with ships such as Idaho California and South Dakota listed along with sailings and commissions including the Chester at Portsmouth and Dolphin order back to Washington after Cape Cruz target practice.
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Arthur G. Fisher
Warren T. Hannum
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Guantanamo Bay
Washington Barracks
Thomas J. Fealy
General Hospital
Marion M. Weeks
Navy
Hal
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John H. Muncaster
19Th
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Battalion of Engineers
Panatis
Glen E. Bixm
Berton
George R. Goethals
Panama
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Northwestern Military Academy
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Hugh L. Walthall
15Th Infantry
Thoma A. Raymond
Alli W. Williams
William F. Banta
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Panther
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Relief
Mare Island
Alert
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Caracas
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Portsmouth
Dolphin
Washington
Cape Cruz
Taft Defines Issues at Bridgeport Dinner
Secretary Taft spoke on national affairs before a Bridgeport Republican Club dinner in the state armory drawing about fifteen hundred guests. He argued for expansion, a larger navy, tariff revision, and corporate reform, predicting a future contest with Bryan leading a “so-called Democracy.”
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Conn
Taft
Connecticut
Republican Club
State Armory
New York
Oly
J. Adam Bede
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
No Bryan Pledge in Connecticut In Democratic Delegation
New Haven April 27 Special On eve of the Democratic convention indications favor Bryan but oppose instructions. Alexander Troup will not accept delegate-at-large unless the delegation is instructed to support Bryan. Bryan supporters seek resolutions pledging the delegation. if defeated they will not fight on the convention floor. Opponents voiced by ex Governor Waller and Mayor Thoms. Delegates elected to the state convention are Bryan in cities and anti-Bryan in towns. Four other delegates to Denver will be chosen, one from each of eight counties and six delegates-at-large.
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Bryan
Alexander Troup
Waller
Thoms
Waterbury
New London
Denver
Arrested on Porto Rican liner
Paul B. Hawkins, a self-described mechanical engineer of 68 Westland Avenue Boston, was arrested by Central Office detectives aboard the Porto Rico Line steamship Coamo. A message from Porto Rico Governor Post accuses him of embezzlement. Hawkins says he went to Porto Rico two years ago for the Electric Light and Power Co of Mayaguez, resigned effective May 1 after disputes with a receiver, and insists he returned misrouted papers and safe combination to the receiver. A $150 draft was found on him. no other valuables aside from his baggage.
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Westland Avenue
Boston
Central
Porto Rico
Governor Post of
Hawkins
Thee Electric Light and Power Company
Mayaguez
San Juan
Nipissing Mines elects board. Wharton and Schirmer resign
Augusta Maine April 27 Only routine business at Nipissing Mines annual meeting in this city. Old board re-elected except Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia and Frank B Schirmer of Boston who had resigned after a vote to cut directors from 11 to 9. Lewis A Burleigh re-elected clerk and John Jesten of New York treasurer. Printed reports distributed to stockholders.
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Augusta
Nipissing Mines Company
Joseph Wharton
Philadelphia
Frank B. Schirmer
Boston
Lewis A. Burleigh
John Jesten
New York
Bank Reserve Rules and New York Legislation Summary
Government bills tighten bank reserves across Manhattan and Brooklyn with state banks at 15 percent in Manhattan, 15 percent elsewhere, trusts at 15 percent. Upstate reserves set at 1 percent. New rules require trustees of savings banks to audit monthly, permit hypothecation only with consent, and publish loan lists. Branch rules demand higher capital with superintendent consent, plus penalties for improper funds manipulation. Additional acts authorize West Point land purchase and Yonkers manor sale to the state.
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Brooklin
New York City
New York
Up State
Senator Grady
United States
West Point
Assemblyman Haines
Yonkers
Appellate Division Judges Host Dinner At Manhattan Club
Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department justices attended a dinner hosted by Manhattan Club members. Ex Justice Morgan J Brien served as toastmaster and urged faith in the Constitution and judiciary amid global unrest. Justices Ingraham Clarke Murph Delancey Nicoll and Gildersleeve spoke praising the division as a buffer with courage and conviction.
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Supreme Court
Appellate Division
First Department
Manhattan Club
Morgan J . Brien
Ingraham
Justice Clarke
Patrick Francis Murph Delancey Nicoll
Justice Gildersleeve
Former bank official pleads guilty in Sacramento gas firm theft
J Dalzell Brown, ex manager of California Safe Deposit and Trust, pleaded guilty to embezzling sixty five mortgage bonds of Sacramento Gas and Electric and received eighteen months at San Quentin. He was arrested months ago for bank wrecking and pleaded no guilty at first arraignment. He is expected to turn state's evidence.
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J. Dalzell Brown
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Sacramento Gas and Electric Company
San Quentin
Brown
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