Naval Senate hearing defends US navy on gunnery and turrets
Four naval officers and professors testified before the Senate Naval Committee in defense of American turret design and ammunition handling. They disputed claims of poor marksmanship at Santiago, backed new shielding between rooms, and discussed ordnance work and powder production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
F. FR. Alger
Neva Academy
Osra
F. F. Fletcher
V. O. Chase
Professor Alger
Sims
Santiago
Cowles
Bureau of
Missouri
Naval Academy
Alwas
Ilman
Smander Sims
Alger
Ordn
USA
Chi Dian Hield
Ents
Mmamicr V
Chase
Perkins Says No Action On Exclusion Bill Yet
Representative Perkins of New York, chair of the foreign affairs sub committee, said no action would be taken on the Hayes bill excluding Orientals until it is clear diplomatic channels with Japan cannot reach an agreement. He trusts the President and Secretary Root to handle the matter toward a satisfactory settlement.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Perkins
New York
Foreign Affairs
Japan
Root
President to appoint W S Rossiter Public Printer
Washington March 2? It is understood the President will appoint W S Rossiter of New York to be Public Printer succeeding Cheries B Stillings of Massachusetts. Rossiter has been chief clerk at the Comsut Office and was recently detailed by the President to examine conduct at the Gevers at Printing Office.
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Washington
W. S Rossiter
New York
Cheries B. Stillings
Massachusetts
Rossiter
Comsut
Gevers
Diplomatic Nominations Made at the White House
The White House announced nominations for consuls and other posts including a United States Marshal in the District of Charleston. Porter’s nomination was withdrawn at the Judiciary Committee’s request. officials stated he had no relation to the President or Mrs Roosevelt.
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Shington
L. M
Jediciary Committee
White House
Porter
Roosevelt
Crowell Names Secretary Amid City Jobs Shuffle
Foster Crowell announces a secretary appointment in city offices. Brinton Buckwalter serves as secretary to John A Bensel during his tenure as Dock Commissioner, earning $2,000 annually, while Bensel previously dismissed his secretary amid duties as Street Cleaning Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Crowell
Brinton Buckwalter
Buckewalter
John A Bensel
Walter Bensel
New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival Ends With Dignified Parade
New Orleans on March 5 enjoyed fine weather as Mardi Gras concluded. King Rex led a noon parade with Mother Goose and Hans Christian Andersen themes including Alice in Wonderland. Twenty floats featured Robin Hood among others. Rex and Comus balls closed the carnival. Rex, the king, was John J. Gannon while Queen was Elizabeth L. Maginness.
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New Orleans
Rex
Hans Andersen
Alice
Robin Hood
Comus
John J. Gannon
Bank
Elizabeth L. Maginness
Popular Society
Firl
McCumber Urges Amendments to Aldrich Bill in Senate
Washington March 3 Senator McCumber spoke at length on the Aldrich bill in the Senate. He endorsed amendments to restrict emergency currency to securities of real property value and to guarantee bank depositor losses, while defending railway bond inclusion. He proposed higher taxes on emergency currency and a faster retirement timeline. He warned rail interests seek defeat, but the sponsor expects passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCumber
Aldrich
Senate
Smith
Carter
Fulton, Smoot
Nelson
Montana
Knox
New York City
West
Aldrich currency bill faces Senate vote split
A careful Senate canvass shows Democratic Senators ready to back the Aldrich currency measure while debate over the railroad bond feature continues. Senator Smith of Michigan announced support for the bill and favored removing railroad bonds as security, with others split between opposing and endorsing the measure. Five Democratic Senators signal intent to vote for passage as Republicans weigh defections and stalling dates.
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Associated Presenton
Senate
Spnater Smith
Michigan
Smith
Aldrich
Nelson
la Follette
Heyburn
Clapp
Stephenson
Borah
Idaho
Five Alleged Counterfeiters Nabbed by U.S. Secret Service
A five person gang including one woman was arrested in Brooklyn after weeks of investigation. Authorities seized plans for coining half dollars at 147 Lawrence Street. John Hart and Mabel Hamilton allegedly made the counterfeit money while T F McPartland Raymond Scruton and Joseph Gifford passed it. Bail set at 2500 for the men and 509 for the woman. all jailed at Raymond Street to face examination on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Secret Service
Brooklyn
No. 147
Lawrence Street
John Hart
Mabel Hamilton
T. F. McPartland
Raymond Scruton
Joseph Gifford
United States
Benedict
Ail
Raymond Street
Women Seek Suffrage In Capitol Hearings Amid Turmoil
Washington reports show suffragettes storming the Capitol, pressing Senate Judiciary and House committees with arguments for universal woman suffrage. Speakers include Mrs. Barrows, Miss Gillette, Mrs. Stew is, Mrs. Clay, and Carrie Chapman Catt, while Senator Owen of Oklahoma defends women's voting rights and links to morality and immigration. The scene shifts from committee rooms to representatives and advocates debating constitutional scope and social impact.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Capitol
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Clar
Johnson
Owen
Oklahoma
Alexander
Owen i
Ersal
Senate
Isabella ©. Barrows
Barrows
Ella Crosset
Anna Miller
New York
Ella F. Stewis
Ida Trusted Harper
Susan B. Her
Laura Clay
Keno
Carrie Chapman Catt
Jenkins
Zenys
Harriett Taylor
House
Emma Gillette
Catt
Mre. Ca
Massima Funck
Marr
Kate
Jo Owen
Britain
Louisiana
Oman
Probe on Post Office Department Overrailroad Mail Theft
In Washington on March 5 Mr Lloyd of Missouri charged the government has been robbed of over 70,000 since 1881 by railroads carrying the mails. He urged suits against railroads to recover funds and called for an audit of the Post Office Department. He criticized bureaucracy and demanded more law and less departmental rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Represerts
Lloyd
Missouri
Armiston
Post Office Department
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Lioyd
Madden
Yank Kenny Locked Up After Saloon Shooting
James J. Jeffries former sparring partner known as Yank Kenny was arrested at East 14th police station on a charge of shooting John McMahon of East 158th Street yesterday afternoon in an unoccupied saloon at Fifth Avenue. McMahon and two companions had earlier sent Kenny from the closed saloon over a week ago. Kenny, living in a souring spell, had been sleeping there and began quarrelling over a brass chandelier before the shooting. McMahon identified Kenny when seized.
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Yank" Kenny
James J. Jeffries
East 14Th
John McMahon
East 158Th Street
Fifth Avenue
McMahon
Kenny
Plumber Shoots Debtor at Creditors Meeting
Charles Epstein, a plumber, shot Max Cohen during a crowded creditors meeting in Cohen’s Williamsburg office. Cohen was wounded in the abdomen and rushed to Williamsburg Hospital in serious condition. Epstein fled briefly before Patrolman Jacquillard captured him. Epstein claimed Cohen owed him over $5,000 for plumbing work.
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Max Cohen
Broadway
Williamsburg
Charles Epstein
Tompkins Avenue
Cohen
Epstein
John Jacquillard
Stagg Street
Crymer Street
Voorhis and Cloughen Appointed by Ahearn
Borough President Ahearn appointed John Cloughen Commissioner of Public Works to succeed Henry Thompson who resigned and John R. Voorhis former president of the Board of Elections as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Offices to succeed John H. Stewart. Salaries are 6000 and 5000 yearly. The moves are sanctioned by Charles F. Murphy. Cloughen had ties to the County Democracy and Thompson's era.
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Ahearn
John Cloughen
Henry =. Thompson
John R. Voorhis
Board of Elections
John H. Stewart
Charles F. Murphy
Voorhis
Murphy
William R. Hearst
Mayror McClellan
Dooling
Discrimination Against Doctors in Navy Pay Raised
The Navy Department seeks to correct an injustice in pay calculation for certain warrant officers turned assistant surgeons. A hospital apprentice who studied at a Philadelphia medical college before becoming an assistant surgeon received only 1500 dollars per year, while a civilian-appointed counterpart gained 1600 dollars. Law changes would credit service similarly to civil-life appointments. Orders issued include Army Brigadier General Ramsey D Potts to command the Department of the Gulf.
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iFrom
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Navy Department
Naval Medical Corps
Navy
Philadelphia
Appointments by Borough President Ahearn Yesterday
Military and naval postings listed for New York and Washington include Captain Clifford Carson and Lt Col Edward 4H Infantry relieving duties, with transfers to Philippines and Fort Leavenworth, and various promotions and leave actions. Vessel movements report arrivals at Mobile and Annapolis with several ships. sailings include the Panther and Nevada en route to Magdalena Bay and Annapolis.
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Clifford
Carson
Coast Artillery
New York
Mader Inuran
Ll. Kenly
Sth Field Artillery
Edward
New Y
Hardin
Philippines
Joseph T. Davidson
Aslington
Pees
Hugh G. VO
Fort Leavenworth
Fort D. A Russe
Wilbur Aa Me Daniel
John L Barboup
Chicago
Hancock
Department
Scorpion
Blakely
Tacenton
Mobile
Hopkins
Stewart
McS
Truxtun
Cailaa
Des Moines
Uantanainc
Tennessee
Washington
Nevads
Annapolis
Ex-Alderman Murray Firms and the Cloughen Acknowledgment
Ex Alderman Joseph Murray organized the firm Mury and Co based on plumbing and contracting expertise gained while employed by Locke and Munroe including work on the Equitable Life Building. Cloughen, born in Ireland, bore a military bearing but could not enlist in the Civil War, remaining with the army for months without active service. Ahearn notes he appoints Cloughen as a practical man for the firm’s leadership.
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Mury & Co
Joseph Murray
Locke & Munroe
Equitable Life Assurance
Cloughen
Thermy
Mr. Cloughen
Ireland
Ahearn
Yonkers Streetcar Lines in City Control Debate
The Yonkers Railroad Company faces possible loss of some franchises as the Board of Aldermen weighs municipal ownership. A proposed city take over was defeated after the corporation counsel ruled no power to acquire and operate roads under current charter. Efforts to amend the charter proceed while receivership and fare disputes continue. Democrats favor municipal ownership. Republicans oppose it amid legal questions.
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Yonkers
Board of Aldermen
South Broadway
Getty Square
Kingsbridge
Elm Street
Uni
Leslie J. Sutherland
Borough Hall
Brooklyn
Interborough
Jie
Th Elm Street
Prizes to Boost Coal Economy in Navy Ships
Washington reports the Navy Department will award annual cash prizes totaling 2.48 to spur efficiency in coal use and fuel economy aboard warships. Admiral Evans argues competitive rewards will raise interest and performance in steaming at moderate speeds and prevent minor coal-related breakdowns.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Evans
Department
Evans to Have Supreme Command at Grand Naval Review
Washington March 3 Rear Admiral Evans will command the grand review of ships from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets in San Francisco Bay. The arrangement follows naval practice that the senior officer leads when several flag officers are present.
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Washington
Evans
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Navy Department
Feortie Tank
Panama Canal Excavation Surges With Rapid February Output
Washington dispatch reports Panama Canal digging near completion with less than 9.92 million cubic yards remaining. February’s total excavation reached 1.38 million cubic yards, averaging 1227 yards daily, aided by Goethals leadership and favorable rainfall, signaling ahead-of-schedule progress toward finishing the canal.
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Tribune Burees
Washington
Panama Canals
Es Mareh
Goethals
Watershed Police Planned for Aqueduct Protection
Dr Walter Bensel president of the Heard of Water Supplr states a new police force will guard the watershed aqueduct works. The board must furnish protection in work areas and appoint enough officers. civil service rules apply after exams. About twenty two hundred applicants vie for seven or eight posts with top appointments pending.
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Walter Bensel
Heard of Water
Aqueduct
T. McNalir
Peekskill
Bensel
Ashokan
Civil Service Commission
Himelander
Yaidear
McKay
Hungarian man kills over pillow dispute at tenement
An excited Hungarian rushed to East oo street police station claiming he shot his brother in law. A captain's report says the shooting caused a small panic at a big tenement house. A wife testified that Knespe and his wife argued daily. After a quarrel over a pillow loan from Versko, Versko allegedly pushed him, leading to the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oo Street
Capea ® Cooney
Aband
Knespe
Wif
Marria
Oklahoma Gets First 46 Star Flag For State
Washington reports the House adopted a joint resolution to present Oklahoma with the first 46 star flag bearing forty six stars. The flag will be placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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Oklahoma
Washington
House of Representatives
Ne Oklanomstorical Society
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MR. Crowell
Orleans
Corn Products Mfg. CO
Finance
Secret Service
P. D. Department
Mr. Lloyd
Jeffries
Voorhis and
Tammany
Hubert C. Thompson
Thompson
Fitz John Porter
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Army and Navy News
Ramsey D. Potts
Department of the Guilt
Borough
John Cloughen Ceormseiener
Public Works
John R Voorhis
Rockwood
Rio
Panama
Steage Ily
DR. Bensel
Watershed Police
Mercantile Safe Deposit Vaults
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