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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1908

Page

19

All Eyes on Fleet Sets World Cruise Schedule

The plan sends ships around the world with an unprecedented voyage. German experts laud the performance to date as marvelous. Secretary Metcalf says the Batt 2 ships depart San Francisco June 16 and visit Hawaii Samoa and Australia, returning via Suez. Admiral Evans retires in August.

Metcalf San Francisco Hawaii Samoa Australia Suez England Evans Simon Melbourne Sydney Auatra la Philippines New York Suez Canal Ivans San Trenesco Pacific Taressels Australa Melbourne Sydney Manila Lu Phuppines San Tromisco Haethos Eval Puget Spirit Vanover

American Battle Fleet Ends Pacific Leg at Magdalena Bay

The 12 000 mile voyage of the American battleship fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Evans, ends at Magdalena Bay four days early with no ship disabled. The fleet, after San Francisco, will proceed to Hawaii, Samoa, the Philippines and Australia, then return via the Suez Canal, a historic world tour praised by naval experts and likely to boost U S naval prestige.

Evans Magdalena Bay San Francisco Hawaii Samoa Philippine Ielands Australia Subs Canal

Fleet Told The News Proud Of Trip Already Made

News that the American battleship fleet will tour the world within two months after arriving at San Francisco May 5 was flashed by wireless to Admiral Evans command at Magdalena Bay. The fleet's crews welcomed the message while officials noted two months between San Francisco arrival and departure indicate no major repairs. The voyage includes Suez and Mediterranean visits with possible Japan call. ships South Dakota California and Tennessee arrived at Coronado, and Relief sailed from Mare Island for Magdalena Bay.

United States Atlantic Hiawaii Japan Tokio Marin Foreign Office Allenge Lintasador Bryce Asus United Vetates Levis Prem Porls Austra Roger T Connerstan Davis Parragut Marett Navy San Francisco Bay Fiotilla Iran Callie Peteworth Admiral Evans Sctrelairy Metcalf Todas Rew Ie Venirtiment Atlantic Magdalena Bay Roosevelt Navy Depatment San Diego Cal Twx San Francisco Magdalene Bay Point Loma Washington Connecticut Suez Puget Sound Congress San Franisco Pacific Mediterranean Asiatic North African Europe France Germany Dngland Lia Fleet Gibraltar New York Rome Philippines South Cahoaw California Tennessee Schreck Anchorage Coronado Calgoa Evans Feet Albany Wagdalena Bay Aumuiril Hvans Magdalena Relief Mare Islands Sarg Charles F Stokes 1. S Mare Island Dij San Francis Swinburnes Charleston Wilwaukee St Louis Perry Sncut EB Latimer Acapulco

License Issued for Multiple Marriages in Local Court

The notice lists several couples with marriage licenses granted. Jou Wo Mulen II and Amelia Weim wed. Ressica Va Ret Frederick B Howden also licensed. Foor Qnuel Huvenikr aged 39 with Ieleix F Froutko. Rev Dentus JO Connell and Manild D Coates noted. Florence Butler and Rev J Howard are included in the licensing list.

Jou Wo Mulen Amelia Weim Ressica Frederick B Howden Foor Qnuel Huvenikr Ielex F Froutko Dentus JO Connell Manild D Coates Florence Butler J Howard

Health Office Record Deaths Listed by Age and Address

Deaths reported March 12 include Juhi L Smith Belé 74 of 293 Proapact me nw. Catherine Kelly 1 year. Ma fatet Nugea Wil Latam 80. Harathen O'Mone 408 Gth st nw 1 year. Jenn B Alkinnan 1210 Columbia ra 77. Frank Wagger 333 Minsouri ave nw 31. Vplia Grove 107 Let se 75. Arthur Praeger 1 month. Milt 1H Peohingien a3 ith st ne & months. Mary Mogamala 101 Sth st 26 days.

Juhi L Smith Ktholhurst Herine Kelly

Robbery Aboard Milwaukee Stolen Pay Alleged

San Francisco reports a shipboard theft on the cruiser Milwaukee during a stop at Magdalen Bay. About 8 dollars in gold disappeared from the paymaster’s room after a safe combination was manipulated, with no suspect yet found among the 800 crew as searches continue. Connecticut Republicans set May 6 and 6 for their state convention to pick delegates for the national gathering.

San Francisco Mar Milwauker Magdalena Bay Milwaukee P Gtd Slopwith Skipwith

B&O Railroad Kept No Work Pause In Pittsburg District

Pittsburg reports quoted an official of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad denying any suspension of improvement work in the Pittsburg district. He said there was no halt during the low mood period and that much of the winter work has advanced or been completed. Activity will resume as weather allows to push projects to completion.

Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Io Puah Gill

Filipinos Urge Trade At Cincinnati Dinner Delegates Laud Taft

Benito Legarda and Pablo Ocampo de Leon addressed the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune's annual dinner, urging free trade with the Philippines and praising Secretary Taft for his work there. Gen Clarence Edwards cited strong ties and faith in American justice, while Ocampo described Philippine resources and potential exports.

Cincinnati Legarda Taft Philippines United States Benito Legarda Pablo Orampo de Leon Phiippines Clarence R Edwards Bureau of Inenlar Root Puft Porto Rico Hawaii Congress Philippine Islands America Ocampo

British Ambassador Discusses Amalgamation of Races in America

Baltimore March 18 British Ambassador James Bryce told a joint gathering of two history associations at the First Methodist Church that mankind history leads to present conditions in America. He warned that many racial types have been brought together and it is unclear if the traditional American type will endure or yield to a new blend.

America Baltimore Maryland First Methodist Church James Bryce

Thaw Answers His Wife Settlement Fight Likely Remarry

New York report says Harry Thaw denies insanity claims and will contest Evelyn Thaw’s divorce. Attorney Daniel Reilly states the case moves to trial next week in Supreme Court. Pittsburg dispatch notes Evelyn Thaw’s illness and possible plans to stay with her daughter Mrs Thomas Carnegie as family tensions linger.

York Harry Thaw Ty Might Evelyn Desbit Thaws Daniel Reilly Lyan Supreme Court Furry Bilef Ami Russell Peabury Pittsburg Pa Witlam Thaw Thomas Carnegie Plum Orchard Mian Thaw

Iowa progressives back Taft without national favors

Gov Cummins and Iowa progressives tell Taft managers that support comes from local gains not federal help. They state the national administration gave no encouragement and often opposed progressive victories, asserting the movement wins despite federal patronage in the state.

Washington Post Des Moines Cummins Iowa Taft Towa

Knox Sentiment Firm in Pennsylvania Declared Not Favorite Son

Reports to Senator Penrose and State Chairman Andrews from across Pennsylvania deny any attempt to curb Knox sentiment. They expect a strong Harrisburg convention on April 29 with large delegations, endorsing Senator Knox for the presidency and naming electors, with resolutions prepared to instruct delegates to support him.

Penrose Andrews Pennsylvania Knox Harrisburg Keystone Big World Minerva Justice of the Supreme Court Hartsburg Senater Lochier Heter James Francs Bourke Pittsburg Nou

Johnson Admits Candidacy and Washington Trip

Gav Johnson’s emissary travels to Washington with letters in hopes of gaining support from influential figures for his Minnesota bid. In Chicago, Day and Lynch seek suitable campaign headquarters as Johnson denies direct involvement while disavowing knowledge of the activity. A former St Paul editor carries introductions to potential Washington backers, and Eastern telegrams surge as Johnson’s presidential boom appears driven by friends rather than official policy.

St Paul Minn Chicago Gav Johnsons Frank A Day F 4 Lynch Gav Johnson Day New York Washington St Paul Democratic State Central Committee Gav Owita Johnsons

Appeals From Nomination in Louisiana Primary Case

James J Halley filed a petition in the Fifth District Court appealing the Louisiana Democratic central committee decision that named Paul Lambremont the lieutenant governor nominee over W R Bailey. Immediate lower-court action is required under the state primary law with a five day Supreme Court hearing limit.

New Orleans James J Halley State Democre Central Committee Paul Lambremont Wr Bailey Lambremont Supreme Court

Early Democratic State Convention Set For April Fourteen

Threats in red ink from a gang member group reached Mayor J F Floyd and Police Captain Hall of Spartansburg prompting police to expect the state convention to elect delegates to the national Democratic convention on April fourteen. Primaries will be held April eleven. The letters, signed by a gang, appear aimed at influencing endorsements and nominations without alarming officials.

Spartansburg SC Maris J F Floyd Hall Dover del Maris Democratic Istate Central Committee Itate George Gray

Banker's appeal denied five year term amid extenuating doubt

John R Walsh, former president of the Clacigan National Bank, convicted of misusing bank funds, is sentenced to five years in the federal penitentiary. Judge Anderson overruled a new trial and rejected a motion arresting judgment. Walsh, aged seventy, was released on bond pending appeal after a stay granted by the higher court.

Chicago John R Walsh Clacigan National Bank Radas Todge Anderson Yederel Lott Lravenworth Anderson Palmer Ordor Hifs National Bank Grosseup Guveau Court of Appeals Walsh

Ward Mellen and Woodbridge Withdraw Suit Over Dutch Company

Newark March 18 The law firm Ward Mellen and Woodbridge said Hymars and Zoom of Amsterdam revoked authority, prompting withdrawal of action against the Delaware and Hudson Company filed earlier today.

Newark Ward Mellen & Woodbridge Hymars & Zoom Amsterdam Holland Delaware and Hudson Company Hymana & Zoon

Secretary loses in Fairbanks contest for Congress

Marion and Charles H Good were nominated to run for Congress on the sixth ballot by the Eleventh district Republican convention held Thursday. Georges Rockwood of Peru, private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks, led the five candidates until tonight. Local readers near Mendota Pharmacy or Kalorama Ave. are urged to drop advertisements at Post branch offices for prompt transmission to the publication office.

Marion Mar Charles H Good Congress Georges Rockwood Peru Fairbanks Mendota Pharmacy 20Th St Kaloramaava Post

Torpedo Boat S 12 Sunk Near Elbe River Mouth

The German torpedo boat S 12 was rammed and sunk by an unknown steamer at the mouth of the Elbe near Cuxhaven Germany today. The chief engineer drowned, but the rest of the crew were rescued.

Cuxhaven Germany Elbe

Fourteen year old Elsie Voecks corroborates Hitchcock case details

Mrs Mary Vou Tingen and Elsie Voecks testified about visits by Ellen Von Hagen to Raymond Hitchcock at his Great Neck Long Island home. Elsie confirmed Ellen’s account while denying certain insinuations, as Hitchcock’s defense questioned credibility.

Elsie Voecks Hitchcock Long Island New York Mary Vou Tingen Raymond Hitchcock Tial Enirges Killen Larry Society von Hagen Aehilas Ellen Great Neck The Wiense Mra von Hagen Winesa Min Elsl Vook Sald Elle von Hagen

Kidnapped Child Found In Trenton By Police

Three year old George Wilson, kidnapped in New York last Saturday, was located in Trenton today by police. Mary Chamberlain, acquaintance of the Wilsons, admitted bringing the child from New York and was jailed awaiting requisition. The child's parents arrived to reclaim him.

Trenton George Wilson New York Mary Chamber Wilsons Chambers

Auto plunges thirty feet on bridge in wreckling spree

A car plunges thirty feet from a bridge into a tram line injuring two women and four men who were in the vehicle. The occupants, said to be wealthy visitors from Buenos Aires, include Mart Delmas, with one described as North American and one as an American name Delser. Diamonds and valuables were found among the wreckage.

Rome Tlé Sercely Buenos Ayres Mart Delmas

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