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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

42

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.

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

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.

Jos San UN Joe Congressman Moore Busto McKinley Cannon Thia Saily Ladieg Ana Sentigmen Musician Canmon Bo. Olcott Mr Sherman Mann Moore The Tatler Trua 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.

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.

Marlotts Puerto Cortez Baithmore Fort Said Milwaukea Magdalena Bay Connecticut 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 Argola Kansas Mrs. Nation

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.

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.

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 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.

Alfonso Victoria Spain Madrid Vatican Pontite 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.

Edward Marienbad Fron Baward Sellevue Gardens Frriends Cand England Utzmont

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.

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

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