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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

5

Uncle Joe Cannon Becomes Shipboard Favorite On McKinley Trip

An aboard the Hamburg American liner Biuecher, Speaker Cannon charmed passengers with humor and casual ease. He teased a matron about rouge, posed questions to fellow travelers, and hosted a birthday party for Congressman Moore, while the McKinley party travels toward the Panama Canal amid seas and social antics.

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

Unruly Scene on Deck During Guest Reception

A described event at a social gathering features a man teaching a boy to hide and shout, a rider being thrown, and Uncle Jose organizing the orchestra. The Speaker is amused by a dancer performance on the deck, then joins in, pulling Congressman Olcott into a playful tumble. The episode includes band music entitled Bil Simmons and lively deck antics.

Trua Mr. Moore Jose Bil Simmons Congressman Olcott

Army Orders and Promotions Amid Ocean of Assignments

Leaves of absence for Capt Christopher C Collins and several lieutenants are listed. Officers among examining board at Fort Bayard include Maj Charles A Bennett and Maj Edward Le Munson. Maj John R Zyanch to the Philippines. resignations by Capt Samuel In Steer accepted. Various transfers, duties, and appointments across hospitals, naval academy, and inspecting plants, with date references to 1907.

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 Exposition Contest News

Movements of vessels include Arrived Marlott s at Puerto Cortez Baithmore at Fort Said Milwaukea at Magdalena Bay and Sailed Connecticut from Guantanamo for Hampton Roads Dixie from Guantanamo for Clentua ges Scorpion from San Juan for Macorts Hannibal and Sterling from Hempton Toads for Guantanamo 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

Commissioning of 1901 Annapolis midshipmen approved

Special from The Washington Post reports the recent exam results for the 1901 class at the United States Naval Academy. About 200 midshipmen will receive commissions as ensigns, led by top scorers Hugo Prankenberger and Roy Smith with final marks near 647 and 627 respectively, followed by a long list of other officers.

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 the Naval Academy from Brooklyn Navy Yard for midshipmen instruction under Lt. Charles P. Setson USM. The Plunger is linked to President Roosevelt’s 1904 Long Island Sound dive. Navy Yard interment for Rear Admiral Tilley to be honored at Annapolis 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 for Urban Geier at St Marys Church

Urban Geier eighty eight died last Monday at his home 407 street. Requiem mass held at 9:30 at St Marys Catholic Church with Father Wannenberg. Mrs Catherine Howard twin sister not present due to strain. Geier long employed at the Capitol with Brumid. survived by 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 Trial Ordered For Capt. Swift On Connecticut

The Navy Department ordered a court martial to try Captain William Swift aboard the battleship Connecticut at Hampton Roads. Charges allege negligence and neglect of duty after the Connecticut struck a rock. The court includes Rear Admirals Snow Stockton Asa Walker Sperry Berry Hemphill Ackley and Capt Merrill Leutze with Commander Knight recorder. Lieutenant Yarnell, deck officer on the Connecticut at the incident, will also face trial by the same court.

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 at Sea After Trials

A telegram from the Washington Navy Yard reports the new battleship Georgia completing speed trials at sea near Chesapeake Cape. Four hours at full power reached 19.03 knots, twenty four hours at 17.82 knots, with gun trials described as very successful. No yard work was needed to complete the ship before arriving at Hampton Roads that evening.

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

Balloon Company Proposed at Fort Omaha

The War Department considers forming a regular balloon company at Fort Omaha Nebraska. Lieut Frank P Lahm of the Sixth Cavalry, holder of the Bennett Cup in the France to England balloon race, is viewed as the leading candidate to command the unit while he completes cavalry training 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 with no Duchess visit planned

O H P Belmont arrived aboard the Kronprin Wilhelm in New York on March 20. Mrs Belmont was not with him. He stated the Duchess of Marlborough and her children were well in Paris and denied any plans or hotel arrangements for her visit to the United States. Mrs Belmont will stay away for a couple of weeks.

Washington New York Rangoon Miz Smith Etewai Singapore Sarawak Rajah Brooke Japan Vancouver Canadian’ Pacific Steamship Company Deen Anas Alga Ot East 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 from Filegende Blatter

Barrister remarks that calling a wife bad names for riding a bike at midday is not grounds for divorce. He suggests if the husband had used a big stick to beat her, the matter would be settled, revealing a courtroom exchange with harsh language.

Social Gossip From Rangoon East Asia Visit

Social notes describe a Rangoon gathering hosted by William Gillette with guests including Ridgely Carter and various royals. Mr Smith and party tour Burma to Mandalay and Singapore, recounting heat, pagodas, and local marvels while awaiting the Duke of Connaught’s arrival.

Paopie Wiliam Gillette Ridgely Carter

Royal travel plans across Europe disclosed in gossip

A fragmentary report notes rumours of royal movements around Buckingham Palace and the Mediterranean. The Dowager Empress of Russia reportedly to visit Cannes and Marseilles with a possible return to St. Petersburg. Queen Alexandra and the Princess Royal are mentioned with the Duke of Fife, while the King may join the royal yacht in early April.

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 Named Godfather In Extraordinary Spanish Pact

The Vatican plans a golden rose gesture to Queen Victoria of Spain on her expected birth, signaling improved ties with Madrid and a pacification aim. The move recalls a historic 1306 custom honoring rulers with pious deeds, previously bestowed on monarchs including Henry VIII of England by multiple popes.

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

King Edward Shares Cake With Tiny Marienbad Fan

King Edward, resting at Marienbad, amused a small boy by offering cake from a plate near the table edge. The boy thanked him, ate a crumb, shook the king’s hand, and chased after him in playful farewell, a scene witnesses deeming it a fatherly gesture rather than royal pride.

Edward Marienbad Fron Baward Sellevue Gardens Frriends Cand England Utzmont

Saloon Smasher Carrie Nation Builds Hatchet Press

Carrie Nation lands at 217 D Street NW and will publish the Hatchet to drive whisky and cigarettes from Washington. Don Sanford provides five years rent and a printing press. Nation plans six weeks of Kansas speeches and a nationwide temperance push with her gospel army stance.

Washington Sodom Gortorrah Carrie A. ‘Nation D Street Don Sanford Hatchet Heri Nation Gospel Army Salvation Army Damnation Army

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