Reorganized North Atlantic Fleet Under New Three Squadron Plan
The Navy unveils a reorganization for the North Atlantic Fleet with three squadrons of eight ships each, two divisions per squadron, and new names replacing old designations. Rear Admiral Evans sails from Pensacola to assume command, as Barker retires. Pillsbury to serve as Evans chief of staff. Vessels will assemble under the new plan as available, with Caribbean ships retained as needed.
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Pensacola
Fla
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Capt. Pillsbury
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Evans
Navy Department
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É&C
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Fough
Brownson
Colorado
Maryland
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Bradford
Olympia
Cleveland
Des Moines
Denver
Topeka
Detroit
Newport
Sud Castine
Coast Squadron
Ens
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Mander Johnson
Whipple
Warden
Stewart
Truxton
Hull
Hopkins
Gunboat rescues castaways from wrecked schooner C Kennedy
Petrel, returning from Midway via Laysan, saved the crew of the schooner C Kennedy after it ran aground March 3 on a reef in a fierce storm. Captain Scheumer and six Japanese crewmen reached shore, all boats lost. ship total loss. Petrel rescued them March 23 near Laysan.
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Laysan Island
Honolulu
United States
Midway Island
Laysan
C. Kennedy
Midway
Laysun
Kennedy
Scheumer
Frederick Droop Pioneer Music Merchant of Washington Dies
Frederick Droop, a longtime Washington music dealer and business leader, died after a full career that began in Germany in January 1847. He built a premier music house at 925 Pennsylvania Avenue, helped found E. F. Droop Sons Company in 1904, and later directed steamship ventures while serving as a director of multiple banks and insurance firms. Known for generosity and civic involvement, he influenced Washington’s growth alongside Governor Alexander R. Shepherd. He was a charter Mason and member of Arminius Lodge No. 25.
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Droop
William Wickina Company
Baltimore
Washington
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P'D Binkman
G. Metzerott
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Carl A
E. F. Droop
Alexander R. Shepherd
Bibey
Soeet Eare
German Lutheran Church
Arminius Lodge
The
Masons
Morton at Havana Aboard Dolphin During Navy Tour
The Dolphin transport carrying Secretary Morton and Congressman Cannon arrived Havana from Guantanamo then sailed for Fernandina. Captain Swift, ill with typhoid fever, was hospitalized. Morton noted the Rico route and nonattendance at Havana’s demonstration, while officers reshuffle desks and ships.
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Havana
United States
Dolphin
Morton
Speaker Cannon
Guantanamo
Washington
Swift
San Juan
Portok Rico
Palma
Squiers
Nominees Named for Panama Canal Commission Chair
The article notes Theodore P. Sponte as a leading candidate since 1893 to head the Panama Canal Commission, with Henry G. Burt also under consideration. It cites Roosevelt’s pending announcement timing and the desire for an executively capable panel after the prior commission’s failings. Shonts is described as energetic, with details of his Iowa and Midwest railroad career and leadership roles.
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Theodore P. Sponte
Clover Leaf Railroad
Mr. Roosevelt
Panama Canal Commission
Henry G. Burt
Union, Pacific
Anat
Shorts
Burt
Shonts
Drake
Iowa
Crawford County
President Roosevelt's Texas party announced in Sherman
Col Cecil A Lyon released the Roosevelt party roster for an April 5 visit to Sherman led by President Roosevelt. Members include Paul Morton and Joseph Williams with Dr Alexander Lambert and Gen S B M Young retired. Also invited are Allen of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Sloan Simpson and C Cecil Lyon along with W Burett and C Arthur Williams.
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Sherman
Tex
Cecil A. Lyon
Roosevelt
Paul Morton
Navy
Joseph Williams
Alexander Lambert
S. B
Louisville
Nashville
Charles F. Grainger
The
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Third Street
Third
Broadway
Parades and street talk shape a civic invitation event
A garbled note describes a daytime gathering near Main Street in Wilkes-Barre inviting residents and Martha boys to a meeting to address the President and Boosey Malt, with plans for a short address and an invitation form. The event centers on civic participation and a brief address to discuss union matters.
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Union
Main
St. Laut
Wilkesharre
Martha Boys
Lekeu's Unknown Belgium Composer Stuns Washington Audience
Washington Club music rooms hosted a rare program of Guillaume Lekeu works led by Mr. Sonneck. Ernest Lehr, Johannes Miersch, Joseph Finckel, and Ernest Lent joined the night’s performers, showcasing a violin sonata and an unfinished string quartet. Miersch impressed with a moving, serious violin sonata written at twenty, while the quartet displayed maturer, dramatic ideas and strong orchestral scope.
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Belgium
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Ernest Lent
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Boston
Johannes Miersch
Lent
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