US Fleet Arrives at Magdalena Bay for Target Practice
The Atlantic fleet of sixteen battleships arrived at Magdalena Bay in six divisions, prepared for three weeks of target practice. Admiral Evans, though in better health, will join ranges aboard the Connecticut, while Admiral Thomas and Governor Sanguinez welcomed the ships and toasts were exchanged to Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz. The fleet plans to leave between the 9th and 14th, with no battle practice scheduled for now.
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Minnesota
Diaz
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Roosevelt
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Hampton Roads
Magdalene Bay
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Kentucky
Vermont
Australia ready for welcome of American battleship fleet
Melbourne reports preparations underway to greet the U S battleship fleet next summer with a royal reception assured. Expressions of satisfaction come from all parts of the commonwealth as the Lord Mayor pledges a memorable occasion. Federal ministers plan entertainments and state governments offer cooperation. News papers deem the visit of national importance.
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Tate
Tasmanian Council invites American fleet to visit
Hobart March 16 The Legislative Council adopted a resolution urging the Tasmanian government to invite the American fleet to visit Tasmania, signaling a potential naval visit gesture.
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Tasmania
Legislative Council
New Zealand Invites the Fleet March 16 Visit
March 16 report notes New Zealand invites the Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans to visit the island nation. The invitation signals ongoing naval diplomacy as the fleet is set to travel to the region.
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New Zea- Atlantic
Evans
New Zealand Premier Invites Diversion for Battleships
An invitation from the Premier of New Zealand reached the State Department. The battleships could divert from Pago Pago to Auckland en route to Sydney or Melbourne, but the decision rests with the Navy Department.
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State Department
Pago Pago
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Melbourne
Auckland
Navy Department
Plans of the Fleet Divides Squadrons for San Pedro Visit
Washington reports record target practice by Admiral Evans's big sixteen at Magdalena Bay will span about three weeks. Senator Flint's request to split the fleet into four squadrons for visits to Santa Monica Venice Redondo and Long Beach near Los Angeles is under review with Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Pillsbury. Torpedo boats Farragut Davis and Fox commissioned at Mare Island for the San Francisco grand review May 8. Rowan commissioned at Puget Sound. Admiral Evans sends thanks to the Secretary for his telegram and hopes to merit approval.
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Los Angeles
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Secretary of the Navy
Paid newspaper men connected to Electric Boat probes
Washington reports on March 12 reveals Electric Boat attorney Charles McNeir testified that payments to two newspaper men for articles about submarines were not for influencing legislation. He named Frank B. Lord and Angus Erty, paid from expenses, and cited limited distribution. Other witnesses denied broader press bureau or paid entertainment charges. The inquiry resumes tomorrow with Lawrence Spear and likely next Monday appearances by company officials.
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Littleton
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Marion Butler
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Hobson
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Naval Committee
President Rice
Roosevelt urged jail term for Harper in pure food case
Washington report says Robert N. Harper, president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce and head of the American National Bank, faces imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of making and selling a headache remedy with deleterious drugs and no warning on the label. Judge Kimball deferred sentence as appeals are filed. The President favors imprisonment over a fine, hoping for a deterrent conviction.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
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Supreme Court upholds rebates fines in Elkins act case
Washington and Kansas City reports show the Supreme Court affirmed an Eighth Circuit ruling fining the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway and packing houses for granting and accepting rebates on export shipments. Justices Day Harlan White McKenna Holmes concurred. Brewer, Brewer dissenting. Moody did not participate.
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Kan
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Cudahy Packing Company
United States District Court
Smith McPherson
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
Taggart
de Son
House Votes to Restore In God We Trust Motto
Washington March 16 House of Representatives passes bill to restore the motto In God We Trust on U S gold and silver coins by a 255 to 9 vote. Debate notes criticism of President Roosevelt and calls it a mistake and sacrilege as one minute supporters speak for the measure.
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House of Representatives
United States
Carlin
Virginia
Roosevelt
Ollie James
Kentucky
Kustermann
Wisconsin
Gordon
Tennessee
Messrs. Moore
Pennsylvania
Shepard
Texas
Edwards
Georgia
Ellerbe
South Carolina
Gardner
Michigan
Move nude Washington statue indoors to Smithsonian
The Greenough statue of George Washington, long exposed to sun, winds, and criticism on the Capitol plaza, is likely to be moved indoors to the Smithsonian Institution. House Library Committee Chair McCall cites its semi nude form as provoking pity rather than admiration, supported by visiting artists.
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Washington
Greenough
George Washington
Capitol
Smithsonian Institution
House Library Committee
House
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Library Committee
Bills to Amend Election Laws
Assemblyman B R Robinson of New York introduced three bills to tighten election law. They implement the county Republican committee's fraud findings, target lodger and guest identification at boarding houses and hotels to curb floaters, and cut district size from 500 to 400 voters.
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Albany
B. R. Robinson
New York
New York County Republican Committee
Tillman rails at executive influence and patronage in Senate clash
Senator Tillman accuses the Roosevelt administration of unchecked power and federal patronage as the Senate remains silent. He blasts Wall Street faults, rebates, and the president’s infallibility, while Beveridge defends Roosevelt and denounces Tillman’s “ignorant masses” remark. The exchange touches Walsh, clearinghouse actions, and calls for constitutional remedies.
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Subways Hastened by Transit Bill Compromise in Albany
Amendments to the rapid transit act proposed by Senator Travis and Assemblyman Robinson aim to speed subway construction. The plan favors private capital via public auctions for 35 year franchises with city option to buy rolling stock after 25 years, plus city funded pipe galleries and varied public private extension terms.
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Albany
Brooklyn League
Travis
B. R. Robinson
Harte seeks New York tunnel purchase at cost
Albany March 11 Senator Harte of Long Island City introduced a bill to let New York acquire the Steinway tunnel for cost rather than the $700,000 Belmont interests claim. He estimates $5.4 million costs, arguing overpricing due to franchise haste. Public Service Commission approval is required.
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Stevens Praises Canal Progress In Havana Visit
John F. Stevens former Panama Canal chief engineer praised the ongoing project under LieutColonel Goethals saying completion by 1914 was certain or even possible two years early. He estimated total cost could fall to 250 to 300 million dollars including the French concession and questioned the canal’s military value while noting no harsh critique of current management.
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United States
Liquor measures ruled unconstitutional by subcommittee
Washington, March 16. A 2 to 2 vote by the Senate Judiciary sub-committee declared unconstitutional all bills aimed at removing federal barriers to state police power over liquor regulation. Long hearings preceded the vote, backed by supporters from states with strong prohibition sentiment. Committee members were Senators Knox, Nelson, Fulton, Bacon and Rayner.
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Senate Committee On the Judiciary
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Nelson
Fulton
Bacon
Rayner
Yamanaka Art Collection View at American Art Galleries
A special view of the Yamanaka art collection will be held at American Art Galleries tomorrow night from 8 to 10 o'clock. The public sale of the collection will take place at the galleries on Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons this week at 2 40 o clock.
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Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested In El Paso Case
A telegram from Juan A. Creel, manager of Ban Minero in Chihuahua Mexico, reports that the robbers who stole 2950 from the bank have been arrested and the stolen money located but not yet recovered.
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el Paso
Tex
Juan A. Creel
Ban Minero
Chihuahua
Mex
Albany Bills Reported On Anti Racetrack Gambling
Reports from Albany indicate Assemblyman Murphy and the Assembly Codes Committee reported anti racetrack gambling bills. They advance to third reading next week and aim for final passage about four weeks from Wednesday. Senate action is expected after Senator Agnew presses to restore the code amendment.
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Albany
Assemblyman
Murbills
Phy
Assembly Codes Committee
Senate
Agnew
City Club Opposes Murphy Gilchrist Ballot Change
The City Club of New York denounces Murphy Gilchrist bills restricting a candidate’s name to a single ballot column. It argues the measure limits independent voting and re-election of unaffiliated or cross-nominated incumbents, urging defeat to preserve broad ballot access.
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City Club of New York
Few Special Bills Mark Legislature Shift This Year
The year shows a sharp drop in local legislation and a rise in general measures. Governor Hughes vetoed or let die several local bills, steering power to municipalities and boosting general statutes. Anti gambling bills multiply, banking law reforms rise, and constitutional amendments surge amid fewer escheat, Sunday observance, and claims bills than last year.
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Hughes
Common Council
New York City
State Land Board
Albany
Jackson Opposes Special Counsel Role of State
Attorney General Jackson contends the state lacks constitutional power to hire special counsel for state commissions. He sent deputy William F. Mackey to Albany to appeal a ruling impacting the Forest Fish and Game Commission’s authority. The Santa Barbara Lumber case centers on AG control over commission legal actions.
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William F. Mackey
Albany
Appellate Division
Santa Barbara Lumber Company
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John K. Ward
Ward
Commission
Professor Griggs Lectures Amiel in Autobiography Series
Professor Griggs will lecture this afternoon at the Hudson Theatre on Amiel, whom he calls a modern Hamlet in personal life. The talk is part of the course on Great Autobiographies.
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Hudson Theatre
Amiel
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