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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

34

Homeward Fleet Returns to Hampton Roads after Mayflower salute

The vast returning fleet enters Hampton Roads amid fog and rain, led by the Connecticut with President Roosevelt aboard. Sailors, officers, and many spectators greet the homecoming with 21 gun salutes, cheers, and joyful reunions as the Mayflower anchors off Fort Monroe and the ships parade in two long lines.

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13 Hurt In Train Crash Near Norfolk While Excursionists Return

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Feb 22 A collision on the Cape Henry division of the Norfolk and Southern Railway 3 miles from Norfolk at about 1 PM injured 13 passengers. Six women and seven men sustained serious or broken injuries as two three car trains collided on a curve while carrying excursionists who had been viewing the incoming battleship fleet. The most serious injuries include broken legs and ankles and internal trauma. Several trained nurses and other passengers aided the injured who were rushed to Norfolk hospitals for treatment.

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ROSTER OF THE FLEET AT HAMPTON ROADS REVIEW

The Atlantic fleet of 22 battleships and 3 cruisers is listed by Rear Admiral Sperry as it passed Hampton Roads. Entries name ships such as Connecticut Minnesota Vermont Re dondo island Nebraska Jersey Rhode Island Ohio Virginia Missouri and more with captains and division commands. The formation totals 380 400 tons and includes scout cruisers Salem Blyingham and Cheater.

Hampton Roads Charles Sperry Hirst Connecticut Hugo Caterhaus Comanding Manses Charles & Vrealand Minnesota John Hubbard Vermont Frank Fletcher Recond Iman Richard Wain Eright Georgia Division George Kine Nebraska Reginald F Nichol Jersey William Southerland Rhode Island Joseph Bo Murdock Seaton Schroeter Louisienz William P. Potter Winconkin Aivision Frask HB Beatty Iola John M Bowyer Kearnnge Harriton Hutcking Kentucky Walter C Cowles Conway H Arnold Malns Wildm D Caperton Idaho James M Holm

Health Office Record of Deaths and Hospitals

Deaths list including Mary Fitzpatrick and Joseph Young with ages from newborn to 84, and long list of names tied to homes and hospitals such as Home for Incurables Georgetown Lay Hospital Casualty Hospital and Washington Asylum Hospital. Entries include ages, addresses, and institutions like Freedmen Hospital and Government Hospital for the Insane.

Mary Fitzpatrick Robert Collins Tz Veara Josephine Young Georgetown Annie H Roper Kenyonet Matthew Roberts Menry T Ward Irving Ston Aloyan Durentecht Moma George W Speakman Casualty Hospital Joseph J Yeure Rebecca Payne Yesre Dorthy Armstead Pears A King Georgetown University

Gould interests plan vast rail improvements between KC and Great Salt Lake

Report from Missouri Patusic Woll at Kagese City indicates the Gould interests will invest about 323 million dollars to improve rail lines between Kansas City and the Great Salt Lake area. Five million is slated for rebuilding the Missouri Pai route between Kansas City and Pueblo to ease congestion with the Denver and Rio Grande systems. Rio Grande lines will be retallised and 90-pound rails laid.

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Atlantic Fleet circumnavigation proves coal saved and skills sharpened

Franklin Matthews reports from Fort Monroe on the 1907 08 voyage of the Atlantic fleet. The 45000 mile world cruise yielded savings in coal, fewer breakdowns, and enhanced training. Admirals Evans and Sperry guided a ship group praised for upkeep and endurance. The hospital ship Relief proved unnecessary for extended ocean duty.

Navy Cruise Ends With Return Of Great Fleet

The great fleet returns from the around the world cruise with fourteen ships finishing the voyage and six changing commanding officers. Admirals and captains alike reflect on the mission as a paying investment and a push toward a stronger U S Navy with reports to be digested by the Navy Department.

Hampton Roads Maine Alabama San Francisco Admiral Arnold Admiral Sperry Arnold Evans Emery Thomas McCrea Georgia Mer- Mam Affs#our Schroeder Wainwright Potter Navy Department Washington Navy The United States

Keel of Utah 18 Laid In Camden Yard

The keel of the battleship Utah was laid at the New York Shipbuilding Company yard in Camden. The vessel will displace 21,887 tons and reach 21 knots speed. Contract price is $3,946,000 per tonnage, placing it 18,100 tons larger than the North Dakota and Delaware.

Philadelphia Utah Florida New York Shipbuilding Company Camden North Dakota Delaware

Weather Conditions From Weather Bureau February 22 Report

Weather bulletin from the US Weather Bureau notes a marked disturbance over the central U S causing rains in the Arkansas and Missouri valleys and snow to the north and west. Heavy snows expected in the upper Mississippi Valley and central southern lakes region Tuesday, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Winds shift along coasts, temperatures vary. steamers bound for Europe to face increasing south to east winds. Rome marks Washington's birthday with American flags at institutions.

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Diplomats Gather for Washington Lincoln Anniversary

Ambassador White hosts a luncheon in Paris for South and Central American envoys and Gen Stewart Woodford. Diplomats send a cable to President Roosevelt, greeting the United States on Washington and Lincoln Day. An evening reception by the White party and the American Club honors Washington and Lincoln with toasts to Roosevelt and Fallieres.

South and Central America Ambassador White Paris White Weashington Stewart L. Whodford Spain South Central Amerca Roosevelt France Washington Lincoln United States American Club Theodore Dodge Club Fallieres Maton Henry van Dyke Woodford

Bible Students Celebrate Eulogizing George Washington at DC Hall

The Educational Bible Association of the District of Columbia held a meeting at MC A Hall at Twelfth and U streets NW. Clergymen from various regions addressed religion as a social factor, with Rev John W Pope of North Carolina speaking on Washington's name and social development. Rev Steeling M Brown of Lincoln Temple Church praised progress since freedom. William Dorling spoke on The Bible in the Homes. Eva Belle Height led a vocal musical program.

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Young Patriots Honor Banquet Marks UB BRA Event

The United Boys' Brigade of America division in Washington celebrated with a 4 PM banquet in the MCA building assembly hall. About 150 youths in brigade uniform cheered references to the President and the Army and Navy, then heard Lieut Gen H Kilmer. Other speakers included Rev Joseph R Sevier and John M Groff. Plans for May 15 field events and a trophy for the winning company were announced.

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Depew responds to founders toast at annual Pennsylvania dinner

Chauncey M Depew replies to the toast Founders of the Republic at the 126th annual dinner of the State Society of the Continental Pennsylvania held in Philadelphia. Other toasts were given by Francis K Pendleton Mott and L A Frederick Whiterage among others. Berlin hosts American guests for Washington's birthday banquet and dance at Exposition Park Hall with Ambassador Ruld and officials attending.

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