Senate confirms Endicott as Navy Bureau chief amid promotions
President forwarded several nominations to the Senate upon relieving from Porto and sending him to the Lakes command in Chicago. Nominees include Marshall F. Aspyr for Geneva Postmaster, Edward Winslow Ames as assistant paymaster, Walter A. Greer as surgeon with lieutenant grade, and Dr. Francis M. Munson. The Senate confirmed Civil Engineer Mordecai T. Endicott as chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks with broader naval promotions.
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Marshall F. Aspyr
Geneva
Ind
Huenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Edward Winslow Ames
Navy
Walter A. Greer
Missouri
Francis M. Munson
Delaware
Mordecai T. Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
United States Navy
All The Crew Saved In Sinking Of Maxwell Ship
The Maxwell from San Francisco bound for Heat sank eight miles southwest of Dungeness Nehthouse after a fog collision with the Patagonia. The German steamer landed Maxwell's crew at Bremerhaven. Eleven Athena survivors were landed at Punta Arenas. captain and twenty crew perished. The Athena, a steel vessel of 21,900 tons, built in 19%, belonged to Athena Steamship Co.
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Maxwell
San Francisco
Dungennes Nehthouse
Bremerhaven
Bahia
Patagonia
Montevideo
Uruguay
Athena
Jones
Cape Pillar
Chile
Punta Arenas
Sunderland
England
Liverpool
Athena Steamship Company
Railway Station Robbed at Braddock Pennsylvania
In Braddock Pennsylvania two men in railroaders uniforms robbed the Pennsylvania Railroad station while night agent Byron Thomas was on duty. One held a revolver while the other looted the office, taking about 9 dollars in cash. A tin box with 1.2 dollars in bills was discarded. The robbers fled along the railroad track as officers pursued them but they escaped.
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al- Micet
Byron Thomas
Lee
Thomas
Parenu
Bessemer
Weather forecast and frost report across states
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair in Indiana and Illinois north and rain in the south, cooler in extreme south on Friday, with north winds. Ohio to have cloudy Thursday, warmer in the south, showers in the south with fresh west winds. Frosts general in the Tennessee valley and parts of Mississippi Alabama Georgia with slight fruit damage in Georgia. Pennsylvania storm bring snow across the Alleghenies and train delays near Ernsburg.
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Ohio
Atlanta
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Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Nashville
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Wilmington
Peemense
Yannah
Agusta
Charleston
Memphis
Meridian
Movements of steamers and arrivals worldwide
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on April 2 at New York Bremen Liverpool Queenstown Boulogne Rotterdam and Ampton among others. Vessels include Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Teutonic Palade Maas Rong Fonshin Maru and Switer. Partial lines indicate routes from New York Liverpool Yokohama Seattle and Vancouver with destinations Sidney St Johns Philadelphia and Antwerp.
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Spalding resigns and Temple offered NL presidency
New York April 2 The National League ends internal strife as A G Spalding resigns the presidency and William G Temple of Pittsburgh is unanimously offered the post. James Hart presented the resignation letter toward the peace conference. N B Young may become secretary treasurer. Temple's acceptance hinges on relocation to New York for league headquarters.
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William G. Temple
Pittsburg
Spalding
Fifth-avenue
James Hart
Chicago
National League and Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
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Temple
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Brooklyn
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New York League
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Brush
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Soden
Boston
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Pulliam
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Dreyfuss
Indianapolis Adds Four Players to Baseball Colony
The Indianapolis team welcomed Bade Myers Orville Woodruff Jack Sutthoff and W J Davis increasing to fourteen players with Kellum Kuhas Heydon and Miller expected today. Morning and afternoon practices in light weather prepared for the first exhibition game with Cincinnati Saturday. Manager Watkins praised the squad as the best collection seen and predicted a strong infield fast outfield and powerful battery.
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Orville Woodruff
Jack Sutthoff
W. J. Davis
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Hogrever
Fox
Coulter
Shannon
O'Brien
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Tael
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Heydon
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Ball Park
Watkins
Cincinnati
Indianopolis
Indianapolis
Graff Lucky With Pins Tish I Mingoes Indulge in Scores
Graff shines with pins as Tish I Mingoes dominate the field in a high scoring affair. Ramblers and Hoo Hoos also show strong form with promising prospects for upcoming matchups.
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Tish-I-Mingoes
Nation followers raid Eddyville joint in liquor raid
Twelve women adherents of Mrs Carrie Nation raided a Eddyville saloon smashing a large mirror and other fixtures and destroying several cases of liquor. James Hammond owner was ordered to leave town within 24 hours or face tar and feathers.
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Lenington
Neb
Carrie Nation
Eddyville
James Hammond
Grand American handicap opens with 456 shooters
Kansas City April 2 1899 Grand American handicap opens at Blue River Park with 456 entrants and 143 straight scores after eight rounds. Many past winners struggle, including Morfey Dickey Marshall Bates and Griffiths. Mrs S S Johnson among top shooters. Wenonah and Annie Oakley noted. Race continues tomorrow as crowds watch eightbird rounds and potential shootoffs.
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Queens
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Ridgetown
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Ps Pullford
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Brenham
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California
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Detroit
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Chicago
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Graham
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Edward Hanks
New York
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Dave Sliot
Omaha
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Okober
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Fonda
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Frankfort
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Perry
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Junction City
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Legion of Honor Society Discussed On French Steamship
A luncheon aboard the French liner Savole in New York on April 2 sparked talks on forming a society for American members of the Legion of Honor. The event highlighted plans for organized fellowship among recipients and discussions of future steps.
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Opinion on Society Scope Postponed to April 10 Meeting
The council discussed the society’s scope and adjourned until April 10 when a general meeting will be held in Washington under Ambassador Cambon. Thirty three members attended, among them Ferdinand W. Peck Perry Belmont and Gen Daniel Sickles.
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Ambassador Cambon
Order
Ferdinand W. Peck
Perry Belmont
Daniel Sickles
Basis of exchange plan for United States Steel bonds
New York April 2 announcement by George W. Perkins outlines the proposed exchange of United States Steel Corporation stock into bonds. Preferred stockholders may subscribe to a portion of their holdings, surrender 4 percent of preferred stock and provide W percent cash. The plan references about 200 million dollars in preferred stock and 10 percent cash to support a 250 million dollar bond issue. J P Morgan and Co leading a syndicate will handle 30 million to 10 million of stock retirement, with a rumored but unconfirmed 4 percent underwriting profit.
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United States Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
Finance Committee
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mallory Best Colt of the Season Wins Gaston Hotel Stakes
In Memphis at Montgomery Park Mallory owned by George C Bennett defeated seven top two year olds to claim the Gaston Hotel stake at four furlongs. Spencer Reiff, Death and W B Gates posted notable results while King’s Lady Mallory and W B Gates each won in Bennett stable performances. Attendance 8000. Other tracks Oakland and Bennings reported favorite-heavy cards with high class sprinters and hurdlers delivering upsets.
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Keene Visits Castleton Stock Farm After Illness
Lexington, April 2 James R Keene, long ill here, visited his Castleton stock farm today. He has invested almost a million dollars in the breeding plant for eight years and was pleased, planning to inspect further tomorrow. In London, American jockey Martin won three of six mounts at Royal Windsor, with Wax Toy taking the Romney handicap and God Rush winning the Taplow handicap.
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Wax Toy
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Vanderbilt horses win at Maisons la Fitce meeting
Paris April 2 W K Vanderbilt's Ili nois II and Bat finished first and second in the Prix la Grange at the Maisons la Fitce meeting. Rigby on L Evenguer clinched the Prix de Orgeval, taking the next notable race.
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S W Elston Appointed Chief Consul for Indiana
S W Elston, state agent for Waver ley electric automobile, has received a letter from Edwin F Brown of Chicago naming him chief consul for Indiana in the American Motor League The league will pursue road law aims similar to the old L A W and push good roads Elston proposes charging stations for electric vehicles in nearby towns with a Broad Ripple station to be established at once
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Waverley Electric Automobile
Edwin F. Brown
Chicago
American Motor League
Elston
League
Indiana
Broad Ripple
Shortridge Girls Face Crawfordsville In Afternoon Exhibition
The Shortridge girls basketball team and five Crawfordsville players meet at German House gym this afternoon at 2 o clock. Only girls admitted. Coach Ernest Holdson and Captain Gladys Nehrhas lead Shortridge who predict a close game against Crawfordsville. Afterward Brenneke's hosts a dance for visiting team.
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Crawfordsville High School
German House
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Gladys Nehrhas
Crawfordeville
Brenneke's
Banquet to unveil 1904 Olympian games plans in Chicago
CHICAGO April 2 Officials of the international Olympian games of 1904 plan a Friday banquet at the Press Club of Chicago to publicize the project. The event will feature athletic and military displays, ethical themes, and invite regional governors and clergy leaders. Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock III may sail to Chicago if feasible, with discussion of yacht transport from the St Lawrence to Lake Michigan.
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Germany
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Middle West
Archbishop Ireland
John Henry Barrows
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Greece
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Six Days Go as You Please Walkers Post Strong Scores
Detroit reports the second day of the six days go as you please walk ing match with Dineen Hegelman and Cartwright posting top scores as the field remains in good condition. Tomorrow features multiple one mile heel and toe races with additional walkers and runners challenging the course.
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Hegelman
Cartwright
Frank Hart
Charles Morse
H. O. Messier
Davis
Methus
Tracy
Craig
W. Pp. Straub
Hyde
Day
E. J. Straub
wuRia” West
Crane and Campbell win opening court tennis matches
In New York on April 2 the American court tennis championship opened with Joshua Crane Jr of Boston defeating Mortimer Lee of New York 6-4. Oliver S Campbell of New York then beat P S Sears of Boston 6-2 6-2 6-4.
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Joshua Crane, Jr
Boston
Mortimer &. Lee
Oliver S. Campbell
P. S. Sears
New York Conference Debates National Prohibition Action
At the 104 session of the New York Conference of the New York Methodist Episcopal Church a resolution seeks congressional action to amend the Constitution to permit national prohibition. Rev. Dr. W L Davidson notes Carnegie Institute funds aid the American University. Later, Rev. Dr. Mills reports $16 million raised for the national movement, with millions more lifted in church debts and education, implying funds could buy Wesleyan University and other colleges.
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East Ohio
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National Institute
American University
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Carnegie Institute
The
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National Twentieth Century Bank Offering Movement
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Middletown
Conn
Boston
Syracuse
Massachusetts
Archdeacon Shaw Dies After Nearly Thirty Years In Japan
Victoria B C April 2 Venerable Archdeacon Shaw longtime missionary in Japan died in Tokyo on March 13 Born Oak Hill Toronto February 15 1846 educated at Upper Canada College and Trinity University Toronto ordained 1870 by Toronto bishop joined Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in 1873 sailed to Japan September 27 1873 married 1875 his see South Takyo Joliet Ill April 2 Reverend D D Odell 48 pastor of Eastern Avenue Baptist Church Joliet died today at Silver Cross Hospital after bowel operation Chaplain Third Illinois Regiment served in Spanish American War Hamilton College graduate He held many pastorates in New York Nebraska Illinois Marlboro Mass April 2 Councilman James B Goddard died suddenly of heart trouble Born 1547 served Third Massachusetts Artillery Civil War In 15 detached to capture Lincoln conspirator John Wilkes Booth supplied information leading to capture of two co-conspirators
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Notable Deaths Across Cities Reported In Briefs
New York April 2 Junius Henri Browne a famed author and journalist died today after a lingering illness He lived in New York City and wrote for many papers and publications Guthrie C T April 2 N W Tubbs of Newkirk Oklahoma Territory found dead in a hotel room of apoplexy He attended a Langston University and Twa University session in a public buildings post Cheyenne Wya April 1 Funeral of Mrs Helen Marie Warren wife of US Senator P L Warren held at First Baptist Church Business paused to honor her memory Ardmore LT April 2 US Commissioner S B Bradford ex attorney general of Kansas died tonight He suffered apoplexy Monday and did not regain consciousness London April 2 Stephen Balls head of the mercantile firm Stephen Balls and Co. denied mention of further details in this brief item
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Gift Funds Gymnasium at Teachers College
New York April 2 Teachers College a Columbia University department will receive a gift of £2 000 for a gymnasium. The giver's name is not public. The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York will receive endowment funds totaling 334.00 from Jacob H Scht Esteve Leonard Le and Guggenheimer brothers enabling Dr J Schechter to be invited to become president of the seminary arriving in the United States around April 9.
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Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Tribune
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Jacob H. Scht
Ésteve
Leonard le
Guggenheimer Brothers
3. Schechter
Cambridge University
England
Schechter
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Laxative Quinine Tablets
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for colds with a druggist refund offer if not cured. Box bears E. W. Grove's signature.
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