New Jersey Battleship Launched At Fore River Yard
Quincy Mass Nov 10 The battleship New Jersey built for the United States government by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company was launched amid a large gathering including Gov Murphy and Gov Catts Of Massachusetts. Mrs William Kinney daughter of Gov Murphy christened the ship and champagne was broken over the bow. Weather held clear as the vessel slid into the waters with cheers from invited guests and gunfire salutes.
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Panama Commissions Form for Taft Visit and Canal Study
Panama appoints two commissions to host Secretary Taft and to study the canal treaty with Guardia. Members include Francisco Hos Belizario Porras Muus Duran and Ricardo Arias. Panamanian leaders anticipate Taft’s visit and ease in U.S. relations. Joseph W. Lee greeted Panamanian officials as Roosevelt’s election noted. Chief Engineer John F. Wallace arrives New Orleans to join Isthmian Canal effort.
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Cruiser Columbia Ashore Off Pensacola Harbor
The cruiser Columbia, carrying Secretary Taft and a party to Panama, grounded in Pensacola Harbor around 9 pm. Tugboats and naval craft attempt to pull the vessel free, with a pilot aboard for night anchoring near Horseshoe Bend. Ranges damaged by recent storm forced the ship off course. high tide expected to refloat her safely in the morning.
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Report of Gen Ainsworth Good discipline at West Point
Gen Ainsworth reports strong discipline at West Point with progress in bringing militia up to standard. Army totals at year end show 3,874 officers and 68,446 enlisted. 13 officers and 3,662 recruits lost to death or dismissal. malaria issues reduced by mosquito control. cadet subsistence cost up from 63.9 to 64.3 cents per day due to athletic and instructional activities. Militia progress praised. 6,906 officers and 83,02 enlisted present for inspections. Confederate and Patton rosters invited for cooperation and potential legislation for veteran recognition.
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Monitor Wyoming Grounding and Naval Movements Detailed
In thick fog the United States monitor Wyoming ran ashore near Port Orchard Narrows twelve miles from Puget Sound Navy Yard. Two compartments flooded from a deck plate rupture. the ship backed off and headed to drydock. A full damage report is expected today. Berlin hosts Rear Admiral John C. Waisen on a mission to study foreign naval methods and seamen training. Various naval orders and personnel changes are noted, including commissions and assignments for several officers.
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Army tests of shells yield few novelties at ordnance board
The annual report by Maj. Gen. Gillespie’s board shows extensive experimental work on shell perforation and gun design, with most inventor proposals not worth US expense. Langley Aerodrome tests are noted, funds halt, and recommendations urge rapid-fire coast defense guns, ammunition reserves, range facilities, and a $60,000 next-year budget.
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South American Missions Expand Across Continent
The report notes rapid Protestant mission growth in South America from the United States and England. Bishop Lucien Lee Winsalving, first head of the Brazilian Episcopal Church, sails to Brazil with Rev. W. M. Thermis and his new wife to lead the expanding work amid plans for independence once more bishops are consecrated.
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Work of Chautauquas bolsters sluggish cities
The fifth annual International Chautauqua Alliance convention opened in Chicago at the Victoria Hotel with over two hundred delegates. Frank W. Gunsaulus urged that Chautauqua meetings supply material to reinforce struggling cities and educate country youth, noting many successful farmers come from farm families. Officers to be elected at closing.
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Drunken Crew Mutinous Aboard Vessel in Chicago
Deputy U S marshals seized the ship A Wood after crew mutiny reports near the government breakwater. Captain Thomas Myers claimed no control as armed conflict and threats to stab Marshal Currier prompted a recheck, custodian placed in charge, mate George Smith arrested. Also notes Apple Growers meeting urging reciprocity with Canada.
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Russia May Not Accept Arbitration To End War
News from St Petersburg and London discuss arbitration as a path to peace in the Russo Japanese conflict. Britain and Japan weigh a possible offer from the United States and Great Britain, while Russia insists on prestige and victory. Financial strain looms for Japan, with no near money crisis anticipated.
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Japanese Driven Out On Han River Front
Reports fromMukden and surrounding fronts describe Japanese forces advancing to occupy three villages on the left bank of the Han River before being driven back by Russian counterattacks. General movements include a Skrydloff arrival near Mukden, and a quiet front with occasional artillery duels as both sides test ranges. News also notes Russian posts and celebrations in Crete and Korea transit developments, with mixed civilian humor items appended.
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Armistice Desire Reported at Port Arthur
Tokyo reports Gen Stoessel asked for an armistice to bury the dead, with confirmation unavailable. Russian defense at Port Arthur remains unresolved as Japanese assaults on Ise Mountain continue and reports claim heavy losses on both sides. Russians deny maltreatment claims while Chinese sources describe costly Japanese efforts and mine explosions near Etze Mountain.
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Kaiser greets Czar as interview denied
Special London Times cablegram reports no planned meeting between Kaiser and Czar. Instead Kaiser orders Moltke and von der Goltz to Sawalki to convey greetings to Emperor Nicholas during Russian troop inspection. Nicholas receives deputation of nobles and expresses belief in unity of the empire.
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Riot Looting in Vitebsk During Mobilization Turmoil
Rioters in Vitebsk clashed with police and Cossacks as mobs looted shops and robbed pedestrians during mobilization. Reinforcements restored order with no loss of life. Gov Chepelewski of Vitebsk was replaced for failing to maintain order. Gen Schautletou of Kovno to succeed him.
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Well Treated by Americans in San Francisco Letter
A Russian officer from the Lena reports no hostility toward Russians in San Francisco during detention under neutrality laws. He praises San Franciscans for cordiality and says locals lightened the boredom of detention with invitations. Separately, Newport News says E L Peacock leaves with fifteen expert machinists for New York to help assemble two submarine boats shipped to Russia.
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Viceroy Alexei arrival in St Petersburg meets old comrades
Viceroy Alexei arrived in St. Petersburg amid crowds on Nevsky Prospect. He was welcomed by former colleagues, greeted with cheers, and rode to the Winter Palace before staying at the Hotel Europe. He did not visit the palace parading route due to the Emperor's absence. Dutch gifts to the Red Cross totalled 10,850 dollars from Dutch merchants, to be passed to the Dowager Empress of Russia.
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