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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

31

Uncle Joe Cannon Charms Hamburg Line Voyage

The Hamburg American steamer Biuecher carries Speaker Cannon and a McKinley party to see the Panama Canal. Cannon amuses passengers with his humor and acts as a defender of a matron accused of rouge while he capers aboard. The voyage sees his simple routine and a birthday celebration for Congressman Moore with music and dance on deck.

New York Sun Joe Cannon New York Joe Panama Canal William James R. Mann Chicago J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia James A. Tawney Winone Washington Uncle Joe Cannon Jon Abraham Lincoln McKinley Moore Congressional Reesing Barnaut G. Wk Congressman Nerman Congressman Moore Spegen Mr. Cannon

Unclear meeting memories with McKinley era party antics

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a host asking Mr. McKinley’s introducer to greet guests while Uncle Jose arranges the band. A boy hides behind a bush to surprise a rider, the rider falls, and a Speaker joins in dancing on deck with Congressman Olcott as bystanders laugh at Bil Simmon’s tune.

Trua Mr. Moore Jose Bil Simmons Congressman Olcott

Army Orders Promoting And Relieving Officers

A batches of army notices list leaves of absence for Capt Christopher C Collins and others, and call for a promotion examination board at Fort Bayard New Mexico. Transfers, resignations and assignments include Maj Charles A Bennett and Maj Edward Le Munson and Capt Paul Hutton, with several officers set for duty at the Philippines Fort Bayard and Fort Monroe. Minor clerical movements and Navy paymaster duties are noted as well.

Christopher C. Collins Keith Charles A. Bennett AriWery ‘Corps Edward le Munson Paul ©. Hutton John McManus Artillery Corps Hilsha G. Abbott Pressley K. Brice General Hospital Fort Bayard N. Mex John TR. Zyanch Philippine Telanda Mantin Rs- Bort Philippines Samuel In Steer Clifton C. Kinney Army and Navy General , Hospital Hot Springs Ark Joase W. Littell Wemington Del Quartermaster's Department John Z. Knight Yoki York Ghoo Company Charles J. Galley Uta Army War College Millard F. Waltz Harry I James D. Reama Detroit Mich Toledo Ohto Woaterville Ohio

Movements of Naval Vessels and Free Trips Announced

Movements include Arrived vessels at Puerto Cortez Baltimore Fort Said Milwaukee Magdalena Bay and Sailed ships Connecticut from Guantanamo to Hampton Roads Dixie from Guantanamo to Clentua ges Scorpion from San Juan to Macorts Hannibal and Sterling from Hempton Toads to Guantanamo One hundred free trips to the James town Exposition with cash prizes Contests begin next Sunday’s Post.

Marlotts Puerto Cortez Baltimore Fort Said Milwaukea Magdalena Bay Connecticut Guantanamo Hampton Roads Dixie Clentuages Scorpion San Juan Macorts Hannival Sterling Hempton Toads

Commissioned as Ensigns for 1901 Midshipmen Class

Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Mer 20 The recent exam results for the 1901 midshipmen class approved will see 200 receive navy commissions as ensigns. The top names include Hugo Pranken berger Charleston Wl Vit 647 24 Roy Smith Niles Mich 627 51 and others listed by final standing. The full roster names numerous cadets from many states and cities with scores and origins across the United States.

Washington Annapolis Mer Academy Navy Hugo Prankenberger Charleston W. Vit Roy Smith Niles Mich Baby Ormond L. Cox Hix Mills Ohio Royal BH. Ingersoll South Bend Ind Herbert FB. Leary Baltimore Lee S. Border Cedar Fade Iowa Chester W. ‘Nimitz Kervilte Tex Reuben B. Coffey St. Joseph Joseph V. Ogan MacArthur Ernest A. Swapson Mason City John (. Sweeney Paris Tenn Albert %. Church Boiss Irwin Franklin James 0. Gawne Fredonia N.Y Alvah B. Court Houston John N. Ferguson Warnerville N. G Loute O. Farley Rowe Magn Arthur G. Stitt Stottaville Wiliam McClintic Fort Lewis J. Byron McCandless Florence Col Roscon C. MacWall Dover N. J Jackson George C. Pogram Memphi Tann Harold @. Bowen Providence R. I Robert 8. Furber Nogthtlolt Mina Lucian’ Ming Galveston Tet George W. Stewart Glen Falls Carrollton Issac W. Marie Greenville Jonathan Dowell McKinney Nelson H. Goss Rockville Inc Coburn Marston Skowlewan Stanford Hoop San Bernardino Cal Wittiam Spears Jasper Temn Walter B. Lansing Union Edward Edward 8. Robinson Mercer Ernest Durr Baker City Oreg John M. Poole Wilmington Del Harry E. Shoemaker Blutton John H. Newton, Jr Garhondale Glenn 0. Carter Kennedy Oulu Alpert Norris Philodelphia Theodore G. Eaison Richmond Anthony J. James Chicago Grafton A.’ Beall, Jr. Wheelfig W. Va William Eherle Cort Smin Ark William L. Cuthernou, Jr Carroll Williatm L. Friedell Susquehanna Jamin Dutton, Jr Meadville Halle Greenies Lyndon Yousta K. Coman LaCrosse Wis John. F. Atkinson Waverly Gai Francis Blasdell New York City Reed M.fawell Lincoln Nebr Josep Y. Merron Baco First Beker Bloomington Ten Henry A. Orr Traverse City Alexander B. Wardaworth Eizabeth Grey James 4. Woods Levimon Lloyd W. Townsend Atlantic City Edward G. Hargis Guerrant John C. Sumpter Howling Green Eklunk Burelie Herbert J. ‘Axyon Reno Nev Ralph B. Strawburger

Submarines for Middies Arrive at Naval Academy

Three navy submarines Porpoise Shark and Plunger reached Annapolis from Brooklyn Navy Yard to train midshipmen in submarine warfare. Cmdr Charles P Setson U S M leads the boats towed by Nina and Pontiac. Plunger linked to President Roosevelt Long Island Sound dive. Admiral Tilley to be buried at Naval Academy Friday with full naval honors.

Washington Post Annapolie Navy Naval Academy Brooklyn Navy Yard Naval War Ident Charles P. Setson Nina Pontiac Holland Academy Annapolitar Nelson Thomas Nelson U. S N Roosevelt Long Island Sound Oyster Bay Admiral Tilley Navy Department League Island Navy Yard Annapolis

Funeral of Urban Geier at St Marys Church

Urban Geier aged 88 died last Monday at 407 Street and was mourned in a Requiem Mass at St Marys Catholic Church. Sister Mrs Catherine Howard could not attend. Brumid associate Geier had worked at the Capitol for over thirty years. He leaves five daughters eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Catherine Howard Urban Geler St.Mary’s Catholic Church Father Wannenberg Fathers Currier F. X. Bischo Geier Gaier Capitol Brumid Geler

Swift's Trial Ordered For Connecticut Captain

The Navy Department ordered a court martial to try Captain William Swift aboard the battleship Connecticut at Hampton Roads for negligence and neglect of duty tied to the vessel striking a rock. The court will include Rear Admirals Snow, Stockton, Walker, Sperry, Berry, Hemphill, Ackley, Captains Merrill and Leutze, with Commander Knight as recorder. Lieutenant Yarnell, deck officer on the Connecticut when it struck bottom, will be tried by the same court on similar charges.

Navy Department William Swift Connecticut Hampton ‘Roads S. Snow C. H. Stockton Asa Walker Charles S. Sperry R. M. Berry J. N. Hemphi

Georgia on Test Trial News Telegram from Georgia at sea

The wireless report from the battleship Georgie to the Navy Department details a successful speed trial. Four hours at full power reached 19.03 knots, twenty four hours at endurance 17.82 knots, and gun trials were very successful with no navy yard work needed. Georgia to reach Hampton Roads that evening.

Navy Department Washington Navy Yard Georgie Hampton Roade Chesapeake Cape Georgia Hampton Roads

Balloon Company Proposed at Fort Omaha Nebr

War Department weighs creating a regular balloon company at Fort Omaha Nebraska. A view balloon from New York arrives, making six owned by the army. Lieut Frank P Lahm of the Sixth Cavalry, winner of the Bennett Cup in the France to England long race, is a leading candidate to command. He is currently at a cavalry school in France under reciprocal arrangements.

Lahm Fort, Omaha Nebr Fort Omaha War Department Army Department New York Frank P. Lahm Sixth Cavalry France England Lieut. Lahm

Belmont Returns From Europe On Kronprint Wilhelm

Special to The Washington Post New York March 20 O H P Belmont arrived today on the Kronprint Wilhelm Mrs Belmont not with him He says the Duchess of Marlborough and her children are in Paris He knows of no plans bringing the duchess to the United States and reports of hotel accommodations are without foundation Mrs Belmont will not return for a couple of weeks.

Washington New York Gladys Exith Deacon Newport Minemalt Deacon St. . Regis Denver Colorado Huntington Allance Henry Huntington Paris Fifth Avenue Parig Newcastle Avenue Residente Archer Brumtington

Dialogue on father and interest in a classroom scene

A teacher asks Moses to compute annual interest on a thousand rubles at six percent. Moses replies two thousand, prompting the teacher to note Moses knows nothing about interest yet claims knowledge about his father. The exchange highlights generational pride and financial literacy tensions.

Stove Moses

No Grounds for Divorce in Abrasive Plea

From Filegende Blatter a barrister remarks the case shows no grounds for divorce. He says it was disgraceful for the husband to insult his wife but insists more serious abuse would be needed. The tone suggests a procedural stance rather than imminent separation.

Social Gossip Continues From Seventh Page

In Rangoon amid heat and disease a party led by Mr William Gillette hosted prominent guests including Ridgely Carter and Mrs Stith. The Duke of Manchester and Miss Stewart visited pagodas and Gymkhana as Mr Smith recounted India and Singapore travels. Rumors swirl around Huntington family alliances and duchess visits to Washington and Europe.

Paopie Wiliam Gillette Ridgely Carter Rangoon Miz Smith Etewai Singapore Sarawak Rajah Brooke New York Japan Vancouver Canadian’ Pacific Steamship Company Deen Anas Alga Ot East

Royal travel plans and imperial visits across Europe

A fragmented report notes European royal movements with Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress of Russia among subjects. The Dowager Empress may travel by royal yacht from England to Gibraltar, Cannes, and the Riviera, meeting Grand Duchess Marie of Hesse and Gotha and the Comtesse de Paris before returning to St. Petersburg.

Prussia Buckingham ‘Palace England Alexandra Gibraltar Royal Fife Hiartitz Accluse Mediterranean Doweger Russia Victoria and Albert Marseilles Cannes St. “Petersburg Comtesse de Paris Marie of Baxe- Coburg Gotha Riviera

Pope to Be Godfather to Ex-Queen Victoria's Child

Vatican considers extraordinary invitation to be godfather to the ex of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain. The plan aims to ease strained politics in Madrid and improve church-state ties. A golden rose may be sent to Queen Victoria for pious deeds, continuing a 700-year royal honor tradition.

Alfonso Victoria Spain Madrid Vatican Pontite Elipious Senda Fieterla Toanna Naples Pere Urban Henry Windof England

King Edward’s cafe cake kindness in Marienbad scene

A Marienbad visit finds King Edward amused by a shy young boy at the Cafe Sellevue gardens. The king offers cake, shares a moment, and gently reassures the child before the boy proudly shakes hands and departs, later chasing the king as he leaves. The scene is described as an affectionate paternal gesture witnessed by onlookers.

Edward Marienbad Fron Baward Sellevue Gardens Frriends Cand England Utzmont

Saloon Smasher Carrie Nation Sets Up Hatchet Newsroom

Carrie Nation, famed saloon smasher, vows to drive whisky and cigarettes from Washington in a radical temperance push. She settles at 217 D Street NW with Don Sanford funding a five year rent free base and a printing press for the Hatchet, boasting 12 000 subscribers. Nation foresees support from temperance groups and plans a six week Kansas speaking tour while praising Southern temperance successes.

Washington Sodom Gortorrah Carrie A. ‘Nation D Street Don Sanford Hatchet Heri Nation

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