Radical reform urged as staff corps be abolished in army bill
Secretary Root's bill proposes a lieutenant general, six major generals and 15 brigadiers with expanded ranks across all departments. It creates two artillery corps coast and field and shifts staff duties to line officers after fixed terms, while allowing Philippines and Puerto Rican native units and detailed staff appointments for four years.
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Po Cutre A Cold In One Day
Tase Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised to cure a cold in one day with a refund if it fails. Grover's signature appears on each box, branding the medicine D5e.
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KW. Grover
Bank clearings by city for week ended Nov
Bradstreet figures show weekly bank clearings in principal cities with percentage changes from the same week last year. The table lists New York and other centers, reflecting overall banking activity and year over year gains.
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New York
Bradstreet
Centennial and tow reach Port Townsend after quick Pacific voyage
The Nome steamer Centennial under Captain Baggles towed the steamship Anna past Neah Bay at 2 30 today. They expect to reach Port Townsend early this morning, then after quarantine proceed to Seattle by about 3 p m. The Centennial made a notably rapid voyage from Dutch Harbor with a tow nearly as large as itself.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Centennial
Baggles
Anna
Neah Bay
Port Townsend
Dutch Harbor
Death toll climbs from San Francisco glass works collapse
The November disaster at a San Francisco glass works leaves 18 dead, including C Mahon aged 12, and 90+ injured with five not expected to live. Managers deny responsibility while rescuers recall gruesome falls from a 45 foot drop and heroic efforts to save workers.
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San Francisco
John Brough
Robert Harrison
Kansas City
Lawrence Miel
Talyrand Barnwell
H. Eckfeldt
Edgar Flahaven
Leon Gerard
Charles Monaghan
Hector M'Neill
C. Mahon
Robert Miller
J. A. Mulroney
Spokane
Wash
Virgil Newby
William Rothenstein
Thomas J
Harry Neal
Fred F. Lilly
New York City
Henry Lilly
J. Richards & Co
Read Street
New York
Charles Yost
Glass Works
Clarence Jeter
T. J. Parker
Review of Trade Debris and Early Holiday Uptick
New York Navy report notes November commercial failures total 850 with liabilities of 20.3 million, compared with October and last year. Defaults reach 192 with 3.58 million in losses, most in trading concerns. Despite gloom, holiday retail starts well and price advances occur, notably boots and shoes. Dry goods recover unevenly while cotton goods rise. iron and steel show good activity and railroads add orders as capacity expands.
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New York
Navy
R. G. Dun
Agaimet
Gan
Chicago
Market summary notes shifts in wool, cotton, and grains
Wool markets recover with gains and softer top grades while cotton yields dampen prices. Corn stocks in Chicago influence futures with higher current month delivery. Cattle prices fall. retail and industrial demand shows resilience with strong iron and steel activity and steady lumber in the North. Failures rise modestly year over year.
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