Ready for War Came Mystery Surrounds Admiral Dickins Move
Mystery shrouds Fort Monroe as joint army navy exercises begin to test defenses guarding Hampton Roads Cape Henry and Chesapeake Bay. Admiral Dickins commands the coast squadron with sixteen vessels and a fleet to simulate attack on Washington Baltimore while observers document mine field operations and coastal defense plans.
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Raymond Hos Matthews
John McBride
Dock Dewey Launched for Manila Tow in Dry Dock Test
The Dewey launched a Maryland Steel dry dock at Sparrows Point floated successfully with naval officials present. Miss Endicott christened the Pyway as the dock towed to Solomons Island for tests before heading to Cavite Philippines. Puritan Trip Delayed as Monitor Puritan arrives in Maryland with District of Columbia Guard aboard after clocking late departure.
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Maryland Steel Company
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Pyway
Solomons Island
Chesapeake Bay
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Cavite
Pitchins
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Haya
Speedy arrival marks long journey ending at Solo Mon Tolland
A fragment notes a swift arrival catching up to expectations, as the subject reaches Solo mon Tolland on the scheduled hour for arrival, signaling a timely entry despite earlier uncertainty.
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Solomone Tolland
New Gunnery Records Set by Kentucky Crew
Four gunners aboard the first class battleship Kentucky achieved record shooting with five inch guns on the northern drills near Sandy Hook. One gunner fired fourteen shots per minute with thirteen hits, another fired thirteen per minute with perfect accuracy, and two more logged twelve hits per minute. Range 1800 yards, target 21 by 17 feet on a floating muslin screen. Rear Admiral Evans praised the crew as exemplary American shooting. He noted the squadron’s telegraph breakthrough from Newport News to Maryland off Cape Cod, 600 miles away, an eighty word message received without a break.
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Kentucky
New York
Sandy Hook
Evans
Lee
Newport News
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Cane Cod
Maes
Will Embark at Havre for John Paul Jones Remains
The Navy Department announced the squadron under Rear Admiral fugabee will moor in Havre the embarkation of Admiral John Paul Jones remains. Embarkation date to be set once transport arrangements and escorts are finalized in Paris.
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Havre
Parta
Cherbourg
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Slyshes
Caremontes
Death of Lieut Blasdel on Revenue Cutter Rush
In San Francisco on June 10 the commission investigating Lieut W. Blasdel's disappearance concluded that a sudden lurch of the revenue cutter Rush likely threw him into the sea and caused his drowning. The officer's death remains mysterious, with the commission presenting its assessment after extensive discussion aboard the ship.
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Revenue Cutter
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Washington
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Governor objects to wine in christening battleship Kansas
Governor Herd says if consulted he would recommend using a nonalcoholic fluid for the Kansas christening reflecting Kansas laws and sentiment. A Japanese midshipman at Annapolis reported to join the academy as part of a new class, with 32 others passing medical and physical exams and receiving leave before term.
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Topeka
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Guoe
Clash With Pulajanes Ends In Decisive Victory In Samar
Washington dispatch from Manila reports Captain Cromwell Stacey with eighty men of the Twenty first Infantry and Thirty eighth Philippine Scouts surprised the Pulajanes camp near Gatubig. Pulajane chief Enrico Dugahoe and forty followers were killed. two soldiers wounded. Captured were the chief captains, thirty seven privates dead among the gang, with rifles bolos and records seized. Prisoners include two natives and several women sought protection. Official telegram says the expedition crushed the rebellion on Samar with none on our side killed.
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Corbin
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Philippine Scouts
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Bamar
Army Officers Receive Orders and Leave Provisions
Firat Lieut. Johan H Allen receives ten days leave as atatent surgeon, while Firat Lieut Frederick I Buck gets two months leave of absency. Capt. Walter C Short moves to Mexico for official Quartermaster business. Several officers are reassigned or ordered to report for duty in the Philippines, Hawaii, and the United States. Transfers within the Coast Artillery and other corps accompany these movements, with dates and posts specified for each.
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Artery Cope
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Mattia
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Twenty-fourth Company
Albert Champeon
Coat Artery
Witnesses in Bowen Gase Former Employee Tells About Check
Former Asphalt Company employee reports on the Check-Mo investigation in Venezuela. Secretary Taft hearing includes Loomis and Bowen ethics, with Unwin recalling a seen check but not its beneficiary. Taft summons asphalt officials Atkinson Huntington Cartland and may obtain a company bank book. Taft to Point graduation then New York, Chile trip. Venezuela inquiry deemed unnecessary. Also a Caracas cable request and a police search in Beanlon for John Teel and a destitute Minnesota case. Postal receipts show May gains. New York and Chicago figures listed. McGlaughlin hauled to Harrisburg on horse-theft charges, linked to a February incident.
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Taft
Asphalt Company
Bre
Weat Point
New York
Joseph H. Choate
Chile
Venezuela
Caracas
John Teel
Washington
Scanlon
Minn
James Kerns
Beanlon
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Ted
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harvard Class of 189? Reunion With Roosevelt Attending
Cambridge mass June 10 the Harvard Class of 189 has completed plans for its twenty fifth annual reunion President Roosevelt is a member He will join in as much of the celebration as possible Events include a Boston concert June 19 a college grounds visit luncheon at Oakley Country Club Watertown and class dinner in Boston commencement day features a class meeting and alumni dinner
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Mass
Harvard
Roosevelt
Boston
College Grounds
Oakley Country Club
Watertown
Minister Grips Departure Norse Diplomat Leaves Washington
Scandinavian diplomat minister Grip, representative of Norway and Sweden, sailed home as the Scandinavian union breakup was announced. Grip, a Norwegian, long based in Washington, is expected to influence Norway’s future. In Police Court, the case against Macey Mollie Cogeshall was nol prossed at the district attorney’s request after a warrant by Louis Loose. The flower purchase dispute began with a $10 check later found to be overdrawn.
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Norway
Sweden
Washington
Corps of Ministers
Macey Mollie Procach
Cogeshall Macey
Nolle
Asaetan
Ralph Glveh
Given
Louis Loose
Macey
Loose
Castro Inaugurated in Venezuela Amid Festive Greetings
Gen Cipriano Castro took the oath as President of Venezuela at Miraflores Palace. He met the diplomatic corps at the Congressional Hall, then appeared on a cheering reception in Caracas. Thousands of citizens lined streets with arches and decorations as the new president began his administration.
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Verezuelan
Venezuela
Cipriano Castro
Miraflores
Congressional Hall
Diplomatic Corpa
Concordia Club
Castro
Taylor Files Affidavits on Powers Pardon Validity
In Mayaville Kentucky former Governor W. S Taylor and other officials filed January affidavits in Federal Court to prove the validity of Gay Taylor s Powers pardon. The case closed as District Attorney H S E finished his reply to C J Bronston with Judge Cochran to rule. Also Tufts College said it will award Kogoro Takahira the degree of LL D at commencement in Medford Massachusetts.
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Caleb Powers
W. & Taylor
Charles Emory Smith
John W. Griggs
Cortelyou
Kentucky
the Nations Administration
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Hse
C J Bronston
Cochran
Takahira
Medford
Mass
Tufts College
Kogoro Takahira
United States
New National March of Yankee Design
A new mortal composition titled New National March of Yankee Design has been announced as an American work inspired by Yankee grit. The piece, said to be adopted by composer Holzmann and personified by prominent figures, aims as a heroic patriotic musical number and is drawing attention abroad.
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Bir Dent Roosevelt
Thomas Lipton
Yanke
Holzmann
Yankee Grit and the American Musical Tale
Aba Holzmann wrote the dance number Yankee Grit a patriotic piece linked to Dewey’s Manila victory. The work, praised by President Roosevelt, blends American character with a distinct title and has been adopted by London and Paris orchestras as a featured work.
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Varius
Sammy
Dewey
Manila
I Roonoveligg
Standard Loses At Point Kansas in Trust Ouster Fight
Topeka June 1 The State of Kansas wins first point in Supreme Court in case Kansas v Standard Oil Company seeking to oust the Standard from doing business by labeling it a trust. State charges are general while Standard demands more definite facts. Court overruled Standard contention that case facts must be detailed.
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Topeka
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State of Kansas
Standard of Company
Supreme Court
Thigg
Widow and Relatives Sole Beneficiaries of Judge Sears
June 10 Charles F Choate attorney for late Judge Montgomery Sears issued a statement denying rumors and saying the estate, not exceeding 1 000 000 dollars, goes entirely to the widow and children. Executors include Joseph Choate former US ambassador to England. In Birmingham Alabama Lodge No 7% convention adjourned after five days with officers elected and next city Washington selected for the gathering. Princeton oratorical contest held with multiple contestants and prizes to be announced Wednesday. Reverend Edmund Young of Mount Calvary Baltimore accepted call to St Luke's Chelsea rectorate in Philadelphia. he will begin duties there.
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Boston
Charles F Choate
Montgomery Sears
Choate
Seare
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Ned
Joseph He Choate
United States
England
Birmingham
Ata
Lodge No 7
Southern Raltway
International Association of Machinists
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Gfelr
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T Bimmons
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Hardman
Atlanta
Clark Meridian
Washington
Praceton
Princeton
M. J
Woodrow Wilton
Frahville L. Burton
Louisville
Walter Davidson
Highstown
NF J
Miles Sunstein
New Fors
George B Stewart, Jr
Auburn
Zenaih Mt
Julian
Beatty
Greenville
Edwin B. Jalverty
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Azcepta Call
Mass
Edmund Young
Mount Calvary Church
New York City
St Luke's Episcopal Church
Chelasa
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St. Clement's
Rey Tsoung Wil
Chels Fane Ie
Charge Against Harris Continued In Police Court
The cast of William Harris charged with murdering his wife by a knife assault was kept in Police Court due to the victim’s inability to appear. She is at Emergency Hospital with sight often uncertain, doctors say. Postmasters Appointed Fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday: Maryland Hsboxb John Creisher New Yort Gleds George Widows North Wer inbtitewh Fabtie 5B Laster Fenaiyivarie Rinere aut TD Whitesa nesville Henry Relic Virginia Appalachis Charier Tala
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