Uncle Joe Cannon Becomes Vessel Favorite on West Indies Cruise
On the Hamburg American steamer Bloocher bound for West Indies waters, Speaker Joseph G. Cannon charms 300 passengers. McKinley party members including Curtis Olcott Sherman Mann Moore and Tawney join the voyage and celebrate Moore’s birthday with Cannon in attendance. Cannon insists on dancing and quips about rouge with a matron amid sea weather and deck routines.
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Panama Canal
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Winone
Washington
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McKinley
Moore
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Reesing
Barnaut G. Wk
Congressman Nerman
Congressman Moore
Spegen
Mr. Cannon
Incoherent Party Scene Sees Loose Humor On Deck
A fragment describes a political gathering where a man tricks a child to hide and shout, provoking a fall. Mr McKinley is shown being introduced to guests, Uncle Jose conducts the orchestra, and a band tunes up Bil Simmons prompting Speaker to jig. Congressman Olcott joins the comic chaos on deck as youths tumble about.
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Congressman Moore
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Ladieg
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Bo. Olcott
Mr Sherman
Mann
Moore
The
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Mr. Moore
Jose
Bil Simmons
Congressman Olcott
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Promotions
Army orders list leaves of absence for several officers at varying durations, calls for the examination board at Fort Bayard to assess fitness for promotion, and notes resignations and transfers. Details include Capt Collins, Lts Gregory and Pernoug, Maj Rochester Jr, Maj Bennett, Maj Le Munson, Capt Hutton, Lt McManus, Lt Abbott, Lt Brice, Lt Zyanch, Maj Zyanch to the Philippines, and various other staff movements, with several duties at Fort Bayard, Fort Monroe, Navy Yard Annapolis, and related posts.
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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 list shows vessels arriving at Puerto Cortez and Magdalena Bay and ships sailing from Guantanamo for Hampton Roads and other destinations. The note mentions one hundred free trips to the James town Exposition and cash prizes. Contest begins in next Sunday's Post.
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Baithmore
Fort Said
Milwaukea
Magdalena Bay
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Guantanamo
Hampton Roads
Dixie
Clentuages
Scorpion
San Juan
Macorts
Hannival
Sterling
Hempton Toads
Commissioned ensigns for 1901 Annapolis class announced
Special from The Washington Post notes the 1901 Annapolis midshipmen will receive navy ensign commissions. About 200 graduates are listed by final standing with Hugo Prankenberger of Charleston leading at 647.24 points out of 700, followed by Roy Smith of Niles and Ormond L. Cox of Hix Mils among many others, enumerating a long roll of names and hometowns across the country.
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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
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Marston
Skowlewan
Stanford
Hoop
San Bernardino
Cal
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Spears
Jasper
Temn
Walter B. Lansing
Union
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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
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Gai
Francis
Blasdell
New York City
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Lincoln
Nebr
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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 arrived at Annapolis from Brooklyn Navy Yard for midshipmen instruction under Lt. Cmdr. Setson. Plunger linked to President Roosevelt’s dive at Oyster Bay, while Nelson lineage noted. Navy announces burial of Rear Admiral Tilley with full honors at Naval Academy Friday.
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Annapolis
Funeral of Urban Geier at St Marys Church
Devotion outlasts death as Urban Geier eighty eight lies in state at St Marys Church with Requiem Mass. His twin sister Mrs Catherine Howard recalls their bond once the oldest twins, and relatives note long service at the Capitol with Brumid. Five daughters eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren survive the deceased.
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Geier
Gaier
Capitol
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Geler
Swift's Trial Ordered For Naval Court Martial
The Navy Department ordered a court martial to try Captain William Swift of the battleship Connecticut on charges including negligence that led the vessel to strike a rock and neglect of duty. The court will convene aboard the Connecticut at Hampton Roads next Tuesday with a board of rear admirals and captains, and Lieutenant H B Yarnell will also be tried by the same court on similar charges.
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Connecticut
Hampton ‘Roads
S. Snow
C. H. Stockton
Asa Walker
Charles S. Sperry
R. M. Berry
J. N. Hemphi
Georgia on Test Trial
The wireless telegram from the Washington Navy Yard reports the battleship Georgia at sea en route to Hampton Roads after a trial trip. It records four hours at full power reaching 19.03 knots, twenty four hours at 17.82 knots, and successful gun tests with no naval yard work needed to complete the ship. The Georgia was nearing Hampton Roads that evening.
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Balloon Company at Fort Omaha Proposed
The War Department is considering organizing a balloon company at Fort Omaha Nebraska as a regular army unit. Lieutenant Frank P Lahm of the Sixth Cavalry, holder of the Bennett Cup for the long distance balloon race from France to England, is viewed as the probable commander. He is currently at a cavalry school in France under a reciprocity arrangement.
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Belmont Returns From Europe With Duchess in Question
O H P Belmont arrived today on the Kronprint Wilhelm for The Washington Post from New York March 20. Mrs Belmont was not with him. He says the Duchess of Marlborough and her children are well and in Paris. He knows of no plans bringing the duchess to the United States. A hotel apartment rumor is unfounded. Mrs Belmont will not return for a couple of weeks.
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Newcastle
Avenue Residente
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No Grounds for Divorce in Filigende Blatter
Commentary from a barrister suggests a wife’s insult by her husband does not prove fault grounds for divorce. He concedes the beating would settle the matter, but notes it would be an extreme and improper basis for divorce and unlikely to succeed.
Social Gossip Continues From Seventh Page in Rangoon
The social column covers American Embassy guests led by Mr William Gillette and Ridgely Carter in Rangoon on February 15. It notes the Duke of Manchester and Duchess visiting pagodas, gymkhana outings, and a sea voyage plan to Singapore and Vancouver. It mentions Larchmont disaster news, local gossip on Misses Deacon, Mrs Huntington, and the Duchesse de Chauines, plus upcoming European visits and marriage rumors.
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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 yacht plans and European royal visits unfold
A fragmentary report notes that a New York paper claimed an engagement was invented by press, while otherwise royal movements are sketched. The Dowager Empress of Russia visits Buckingham Palace and plans to travel with Queen Alexandra on the royal yacht to Gibraltar, with further Mediterranean stops and meetings with the Comtesse de Paris and Grand Duchess Marie of Baden during a Riviera stay.
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Marseilles
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St. “Petersburg
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Marie of
Baxe- Coburg
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Riviera
Pope as Godfather in Spanish royal nod links Vatican accord
Report notes Vatican favor toward Spain with Pope’s invitation to be godfather to the ex-king Alfonso and Queen Victoria’s child. It cites extraordinary politics, hopes for pacification, and a golden rose tradition dating to 1306, linking papal gifts to pious rulers.
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Victoria
Spain
Madrid
Vatican
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Elipious
Senda
Fieterla
Toanna
Naples
Pere Urban
Henry Windof
England
The King and the Boy at Marienbad
Edward, resting during a cure at Marienbad, shared tea with a young boy at the Cafe Selleuve gardens. The king offered cake, the charming child returned later to shake hands, then chased the royal party as they left, a moment described as a playful fatherly gesture.
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Carrie Nation to Publish Hatchet in 217 D Street
Mrs Carrie Nation, famed saloon smasher, establishes Hatchet at 217 D Street Northwest with Don Sanford renting for five years and providing a printing press. Hatchet aims to drive whisky and cigarettes from Washington as Nation tours Kansas and the South praising temperance gains and inviting broader cooperation.
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Nation
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