Navy chiefs debate two fleets to guard Pacific and Atlantic
American naval planners push for dual sixteen battle ship fleets with coaling logistics, routes via Cape Horn and Magellan, and a Pacific arm anchored off California. Admiral Evans to lead vast force around South America, while Washington Tennessee head armored cruiser squadron to Pacific coast readiness.
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Japan Has War Plan for Pacific Naval Clash
Washington reports claim six teen battleships to the Pacific. experts doubt the plan. They say the US lacks suitable naval bases there and a large squadron could be torn apart by torpedo boats and destroyers. A record breaking provoked feat would be required to counter this view.
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Tokyo
Washington
Dewey
United States
Fleet move to Pacific reshapes American policy
The London Morning Post editorializes that transferring the American battle fleet to the Pacific is natural and sensible. It argues unification prevents impotence, predicts Panama Canal urgency will rise among Eastern and Western publics, and links the move to broader naval and political strategy.
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Panama Canal
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America
Senator Taylor Urges Navy Strength Ahead of War
United States Senator Robert T Taylor of Tennessee speaks in Dallas on Japan relations and warns of a coming war. He advocates a powerful navy rivaling any nation, with a strong Atlantic fleet and a Pacific force ready for conflict, asserting peace is secured by naval strength.
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Japan
Washington
Dallas
Robert T Taylor
Tennessee
Atlantic
Pacific
Hampton Roads
Brownson At Oyster Bay Dinner Guests Include Top Officials
Rear Admiral W H Brownson chief of the Bureau of Navigation and officials from the Post Office Interior Department and the army joined President Roosevelt for luncheon at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. Also present were Frank H Hinchcock Furst Assistant Postmaster General George W Woodruff Acting Interior Secretary and Brigadier General James B Atcheson the new quartermaster general.
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George W Woodrutt
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Sagamore Hi
Brownson
Japanese Humility Noted As War Costs Sobers Nation
Rt Rev Sydney Partridge missionary bishop of Kyoto, visiting Newport, says the American Japanese situation should not inflame tensions. He notes no evident Japanese national arrogance after victory, but emphasizes awe over the cost in lives and the sober, humble spirit it has fostered.
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Kuroki Hosts Wright at Exposition Luncheon
Gen Baron Kuroki the Japanese envoy to the Ue Jameatown Exposition hosted a luncheon in honor of Luke and Weight the American Ambassador. Field Marshal Osama praised the reception accorded Gen Kuroki and his party with effusive terms. Ambassador Wright replied appropriately as cordial feelings prevailed. The American question was ignored.
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Wreck prompts talks of charter suspension and state inquiry
Virginia corporation commission weighs heavy penalties for the railroad after the Clarendon trolley crash that killed George T. Warring. States Attorney Mackey says fines and possible charter suspension could result from proven negligence. Attorneys push for an immediate investigation. jury deliberations await commission action and further hospital updates show mixed recoveries among injured passengers.
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Washington Arlington and Falls Church rail crash inquiry
A Washington newspaper report states Col Joseph Willard of the State corporation commission said the commission will await a formal accident report from the Washington Arlington and Falls Church line after the death of Ame George T Waring of Ballston Virginia. The coroner's inquest blamed the railroad, suggesting the commission may open an investigation.
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State Corporation Commission
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WRECK VICTIM BURIED IN TROLLEY CRASH TRIBUTES
Funeral services for George T Warring were held at the unducturing establishment of George W Wise with Rev Zett of Walkers Chapel officiating. The Falls Church Railway employees sent a floral tribute, and pallbearers included George H Rucker and Crandal Mackey among others. The ceremony followed injuries from the trolley crash between Fort Myer and Clinton.
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Coroner halts funeral of Catherine McBride in New York
Coroner Shrady stopped the funeral at the church in New York and warned he may have the body sent to the morgue for autopsy after detectives’ reports on suspicious circumstances surrounding Catherine McBride’s death following pelvic abscess surgery. The operation was performed by Dr. Merrigan, and the patient died after a brief recovery. The McBrides lived in a stylish apartment with five children.
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Three Die In Forest Fire Near Reid Station
Montreal reports three men perished escaping a forest fire raging near Reid Station, north of Quebec. Only one name, W T Macdonald, is known. the trio fled into a lake and drowned while trying to escape the blaze.
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No Protest From South On Fort Leavenworth Route
The War Department reports no protest from Georgia citizens over a planned aerial trip by Infantry and Cavalry School graduates along the Sherman march route to the sea. The educational program previously drew no southern objections, and this year about fifteen officers will travel with their escorts to study battlefields from Chattanooga to Atlanta as a yearly Fort Leavenworth instruction feature. Next year a different route may be chosen.
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Bank wreckers sentenced in Allegheny bank case
In Pittsburgh on July 6 Judge Nathaniel Mwing re sentenced Edward P McDnien to seven years and eight months in the Western Penitentiary for bank failure related crimes. Charles Measemer received five years and six months. Thomas W Harvey was given time to settle his affairs. Lemert Cook faced misappropriation charges. George L Talaten had case deferred pending the end of related conspiracy indictments.
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Teller
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Infernal Machine in Mine Kills Two Men
State Mine Inspector Walton Rutledge disclosed today that an infernal device rigged with a loaded revolver, giant powder, and a copper wire trigger caused an explosion at Consolidated mine No 1 last Monday. Mine Superintendent Houck said no vendetta or labor trouble was found and the motive remains unexplained.
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Jailer Kills Convict in Jail Break Attempt
A jailer shot and killed Brown, the ringleader, and stopped a group of seven inmates during a July escape attempt at the county jail. The jailer, John Gale, fired at the attackers at the point of his gun, forcing them back into their cells.
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Fearful disappearance of 12 year old news dealer in Brooklyn
Special to The Washington Post reports Charles Myer twelve a Brooklyn resident vanished after an afternoon paper run on Tuesday. His father suspects foul play or kidnapping and points to a quarrel with a rival over the boy’s growing news business. Police and neighbors search vacant fields along Ocean Parkway and Heverly Road toward Coney Island.
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Admitted to Naval Academy amid a large class
The Washington rant notes a morning ceremony admitting numerous candidates to the Naval Academy, expanding the fourth class to 212 members. Named include Tyler, Pogmith Creatur, Harey, Conner, Lewis, Wallace, Hodlied, Kennay jr, Mohie, Flol, Hattlenberg, Norman, Kirk, Waddell, McCord, and many others from cities like Minneapolis, Denver, Baltimore, and Kansas City.
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Mystery Brainstorm Sparks Club Prank And Auto Crash
A humorous tale of a Washington club brainstorm gone awry ends with an alarm call prank using the phone number 11077. A fourth of July club joke escalates as members leave notes and telephone calls, leading to a station crash when a rear car fails to brake at a Pennsylvania Railroad gate, causing injuries and anxiety among bystanders.
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Sell Entire Block Of Colonial Homes In Southeast City
A full block bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue G Street and Thirteenth into Fourteenth Streets southeast was sold to Shanson de Luchs real estate brokers. Twenty six two story brick colonial houses, designed by A. H Beers, are being erected with Flemish bond brick, 20 foot frontages, back yards, and concrete cellars with heating. Prices range from 3 to 40 dollars. occupancy is expected in about three months. Shannon & Lucha recently completed a row of twenty six houses on Eleventh Street, just north of Park Road Northwest.
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Gen Hains Buys Home on Northwest Eighteenth Street
Isthmian Canal Commissioner Gen P C Bains purchased a three story red brick residence on Northwest Eighteenth Street for about 2000 dollars. The house, formerly owned by Mrs C Cheston, sits opposite Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth and will be his when improvements are made.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
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Weather Forecast and River Bulletin for Washington Area
Special Weather Bulletin reports general conditions across the central and eastern United States with warm to hot periods and cooler trends in the northwest. The Washington area sees elevated humidity, variable winds, and scattered storms shaping into the weekend. Gold and glory await the Jamestown contest winners with prizes still in play.
Porto Rican Education Commissioner Resigns to Join New York Civic Desk
Roland P Talkner, commissioner of education in Puerto Rico, resigns to move to New York. He plans to join the Civic Tederosion in a journalistic capacity. Prof Dexter of the University of... succeeds him as secretary. Falkner sails to Gay at Pascamer Caroling.
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