Sperry to Head Fleet Evans to Be Relieved
Washington March 17 Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry will command the Atlantic battleship fleet when it sails from San Francisco in July to circle the globe. Rear Admiral Evans will retire after the San Francisco naval review in May and Rear Admiral Thomas will command the fleet on its Puget Sound visit, retiring in October. Promotions will elevate Captains Setton Schroeder and Richard Wainwright to rear admiral as third and fourth fleet commanders. The piece recounts Sperry’s long career including actions at Manila and the Yorktown landing party, the Hague conference, and the fleet’s voyage, noting disappointment over the missing Jeffs sailor and limited Magdalena town growth during the visit.
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Evans tours Magdalena Bay and notes base potential
Rear Admiral Evans surveys Magdalena Bay in Lower California aboard the Connecticut and praises its naval base value while the fleet prepares for continued operations. The Glacier shows damage from encounters near Punta Arenas. the Mexican gunboat Tampico arrives to anchor as ceremonies unfold. Evans orders strict limits on wireless dispatches and outlines coal, provisioning, and supply details for the fleet’s voyage, including cargo figures through Magdalena.
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Grape Nuts Endorsement Aids Appendicitis Recovery
An Indiana man testifies that after avoiding operation and two weeks of fasting, he regained strength by using Grape Nuts and milk. He reports weight gain to 199 pounds, restored energy, and mental clarity, crediting the cereal for healing.
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Hobson Submarine Charge Denied Before Congress
Washington March 17 lawrence spear testified before the special committee denying any promise to influence Speaker Cannon over Hobson's placement on Naval Affairs. Spear said he never tried to influence and knew no Speaker. A A Ery and Frank B Lord also denied pay from Electric Boat though they acknowledged paid work on submarine stories. The witnesses said they lost their jobs after Lilley’s charges. The committee adjourned until Thursday.
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German View Of The Voyage Around South America
Count Ernst Reventlow in the Tagliche Rundschau questions whether Washington will route the American battleship fleet back to the Atlantic via the Suez Canal after visits to Australia and the Philippines. He argues the Pacific presence boosts influence until the Panama Canal opens and notes Australia seeks U S protection against Japan while praising Rear Admiral Evans for the fleet’s smooth Magdalena Bay arrival.
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Pan American committee formed in Washington to implement Rio plan
In Washington on March 17 a Pan American Committee of the United States was chosen with W S Buchanan of Buffalo as chairman Andrew Carnegie as vice chairman John Barrett secretary and an executive panel of five led by L Rowe Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Secretary Root urged independence from the State Department.
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Congressmen wore the green in impartial clover display
Washington March 17 visitors in the House gallery saw lawmakers wear shamrocks and decorations. Clerks handed out clover leaves on the Capitol lawn. Georgia's Mr Edwards introduced a resolution expressing sympathy for Irish home rule, referred to the Library Committee.
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N H Convention Date Set For Delegates
Concord New Hampshire March 17 At a large Republican State Committee meeting the plan was approved to hold the state convention at the Opera House in Concord on Tuesday April 21 at 11 am Delegates to Chicago will be chosen Ex Governor John McLane of Hilford will chair the convention and resolutions will be written by Henry B Quimby Omar A Towne and Willis McDuffee from Lakeport Franklin and Rochester respectively
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Willis McDuffee
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Staten Island Celebration Knights of St Patrick Dinner
More than four hundred persons attended the annual dinner of the Knights of St. Patrick of Staten Island at Hugot's Hotel in St George. Joseph H Malloy served as toastmaster with speakers including John Purroy Mitchel Commissioner of Accounts Controller Metz Lewis Nixon John J Kenny the Rev Charlies A Cassidy John Z Burke and the Rev James T Howare.
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Senator Whyte Dead in Baltimore After Illness
United States Senator William Pinkney Whyte died at his Baltimore home after a brief illness traced to erysipelas. He fell ill in Washington the previous Thursday and returned home, with physicians reporting hope until a sinking spell around 7:50 p.m. His death ends a long public career, and he was commonly called Governor by acquaintances.
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Senator William Pinkney Whyte Dies at 97
Washington reports the death of United States Senator William Pinkney Whyte, born August 9, 1824 in Baltimore. He held numerous Maryland offices, served as governor and mayor, chaired the city charter commission, and was a long time legal adviser to Henry G. Davis. Congress will adjourn as a mark of respect.
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Exoneration Expected in Judge Wilfley Case
Washington reports the sub committee of the Public Judiciary Committee will fully exonerate Judge Wilfley and recommend dropping charges. The full committee will review testimony and the House is to receive a like report. Wilfley believes the investigation will end in his favor as supporters in Washington expect clearance.
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Extra-Territorial Court
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Brownsville Case Resolution From 27th District Club
The 27th Assembly District Republican Club at 101 West 42nd Street adopted a resolution praising President Rooweas and urging Congress to enable the reappointment of any innocent member of the 25th Infantry charged battalion. The club calls for legislation to restore rights and privileges lost, with copies to Congress.
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Aldrich Bill Amended to Strike Rail Bonds
Washington March 17 Senator Aldrich announced the Finance Committee adopted amendments to the Aldrich bill striking railroad bonds from the measure and restricting currency base value to par. Not more than 9 million of national bank circulation could be retired monthly under the Tillman amendment. La Follette spoke two and a half hours urging blame on Standard Oil Morgan and bankers for stringency. A vote is expected soon with likely Republican support and several Democratic votes.
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Morocco at the Hague and Algeciras Act Renunciation
Paris reports from a high diplomatic source that France will renounce the Algeciras act on Moroccan reforms and seek a new conference or Hague tribunal, with a Chamber of Deputies confidence vote as the first step. The move aims to place the Moroccan question before the powers for fresh action.
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Trouble Feared in Berlin as Suffrage Protests Loom
In Berlin Frederick von Moltke warns the Diet police will be at posts for planned Socialist suffrage demonstrations tomorrow, the 1848 revolution anniversary. Socialists summon 25 mass meetings and factory notices threaten lockouts at closing time. Large parts of the garrison may be confined to barracks.
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Premier Diamond Mining War With De Beers Looms
London reports the Premier Diamond Mining Company will market its own output after not renewing its agreement with the diamond syndicate. The move declares potential war with De Beers, as the syndicate controls about two thirds of world diamond output valued near 50 million dollars annually. Separately in St Petersburg an American firm wins tests for infantry cartridge and pack equipment amid limited funding for full reequipment. In La Paz, Deutsche Bank Berlin withdraws from financing a Chilean and Bolivian rail line part of the Longitudinal project, dampening hopes for the Arica to La Paz link.
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King Seen in London A Boston Financier Missing
Boston March 17 Cardeno F King a financial agent who recently vanished is reported seen in a second rate London hotel a Boston business man who knew him for years recognized him The police will be informed and steps will be taken to bring King back
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Ireland a Nation toast at St Patrick dinner in London
John E Redmond led the St Patrick's Day dinner in London asserting Ireland a Nation and criticizing a Dublin government of promises unmet while the Irish movement grows. In Rome, Irish and American attendees marked St Patrick's birthday with a service at St Isidore Church officiated by Archbishop Seton.
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Lau Crosse
Reichstag panel debates use of empire gold reserves
Berlin March 1. Members of the Reichstag Appropriations Committee urged the government to permit spending the empire’s war treasure of 100000000 gold marks in the Julius Tower Potsdam for urgent needs. Treasury Secretary Herz Sydow said the gold is earmarked for general preparedness and not for general expenses. Under Secretary Twele emphasized its importance and suggested the sum could be tripled. The committee, after explanations, chose not to press the issue, then approved the budget and authorized borrowing to raise imperial treasury funds from 87,360,000 to 115,700,000 marks.
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Minister Sorssy Leaves La Paz for Coast
William B. Sersby the American minister to Bolivia, stricken with paralysis in January, is much better and left La Paz today for the coast, signaling a recovery path as he departs the city.
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Duke Bavaria suit ends in duke win and peasants jailed
In Munich on March 17 the case brought by Duke Francis Joseph of Bavaria against peasants who extorted money after alleged damages from the duke's motor car concluded with a verdict for the duke. A peasant received two months, another four months, and two more were sentenced to three months and six weeks.
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Crown Prince of Japan to Tour America and Europe
A report from Honolulu on March 17 states the Crown Prince of Japan plans a lengthy summer voyage to the United States and Europe, spanning multiple nations and encounters.
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Prince Joachim Albrecht Resigns From German Army
Berlin March 17 Prince Joachim Albrecht son of the late Regent of Brunswick and cousin of Emperor William has resigned his rank of major in the army and will not be permitted to wear the German uniform. The resignation of the prince mu is
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