Jealousy Behind Naval Chiefs Rift Over Relief Command
Surgeon General Presley M. Rixey details a clash between the bureaus of navigation and medicine over who should command the hospital ship Relief. He notes that hospital ships typically are medical-led and argues the Relief should be with the battleship fleet, criticizing interfernce from the navigation bureau and linking the dispute to Rear Admiral William E. Brownson’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Bureau of Medicine of the Navy
Presley M. Rixey
Navy
William E. Brownson
Brownson
Rixie
Naval
Rixey
Army
Navy Board of Medical Officers
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Geneva
Hague
Russia
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Magdalena Bay
Flying Machines Wanted at Army Signal Office
The Wright brothers of Cleveland are expected to submit a proposal as the War Department seeks tangible progress in heavier-than-air flight. About thirty other requests for specifications have been made, mostly by scientists or curious inquirers, presenting a rare chance to turn theories into a workable two-seater machine.
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Army Signal Office
Wright Brothers
Cleveland
War Department
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Army
Powdered Eggs Desfication Process Reported
A report from chemist Thomas H Norton of Chemnitz notes that egg preservation by desfication has been achieved. He credits an Australian chemist with the invention and mentions the Farmers and Settlers Co operative Society of Sydney constructing a large plant to manufacture egg powder.
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Dinoptgo Tuasaw Waf Yan Way
Nafan
Thomas H. Norton
Chemnitz
Germany
Farmers and Settlers’ Cooperative Society
Sydney
Four Men Control Copper Production in United States
Four operators command over 70 percent of US copper output with mills handling up to 8,000 tons daily and smelters producing between 90 million and 175 million pounds. The concentration stems from trust practices and the complex, capital‑intensive nature of copper ore reduction and ore body development.
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United States
Two New Forest Reserves Added in California
The President signed a proclamation creating two additions totaling 78,000 acres to the San Gabriel National Forest in Southern California. Lands lie on the slopes and foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, protecting the San Gabriel watershed supplying Pasadena Pomona San Bernardino and smaller towns. The total area of the San Gabriel National Forest will be 633,295 acres.
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San Gabriel National Forest
California
San Gabriel Mountains
San Gabriel Watershed
Pasadena
Pomona
San Bernardino
General Smith to Retire at Sandy Hook Army Post
Brig Gen Charles S Smith on special duty at the Sandy Hook proving grounds N J will be placed on the retired list by operation of law due to age He is the junior Brigadier having been promoted to that grade in October He is a Vermont native and entered the military academy in July 1862 from Illinois At promotion he commanded the Sandy Hook proving grounds where he had served many years
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Charles S. Smith
Proving Grounds
Sandy Hook
N. J
Army
Smith
Vermont
Military Academy
Illinois
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Signatures Repudiated In Bank Forgery Case
Bank of California Pennsylvania officials allege forged indorsements on 74000 of bank paper issued by former cashier O F Piper. The probe followed bank closure weeks ago that saw Piper and Pittsburg Brownsville businessman William Lenhart charged with conspiracy to defraud. Lenhart released on bail. Piper remains jailed.
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Bank of California
O. F. Piper
Piper
William Lenhart
Pittsburg
Brownsville
Lenhart
California
Special Service Squadron Arrives at Pichilinque
Admiral Sebree's armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington have reached Pichilinque off Lower California's southern coast. Their next stop is Magdalena Bay.
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Admiral Sebree
Tennessee
Washington
Pichilinque
Lower
California
Magdalena Bay
Movement to name Denver as temporary Democratic Convention chairman
A campaign has begun to name Representative Denver Democrat from Ohio sixth district as temporary chairman of the Democratic Convention to be held in Denver. The effort emphasizes his leadership role and ties to the party in the district.
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Denver
Sixth
Ohio
Criticises Bureau By Iowa Congressman Dawson
Congressman Dawson of Iowa sharply criticized Navy Department bureaus for the lack of business methods in handling government business.
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Dawson
Iowa
Navy Department
Navy Overhaul Sparks Possible Departmental Shakeup
Controversy from Admiral Brown's resignation could push Congress to overhaul the Navy Department, signaling broad changes across the service and its leadership.
Viscount Aoki to sail for Japan on Manchuria
Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassador will depart San Francisco aboard the steamer Manchuria for home on January 7. He sails as relations with Tokyo proceed and his return marks a formal step in ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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Viscount Aoki
Manchuria
San Francisco
Centreville plans and profits in Mississippi cotton age
Centreville and Wilkinson Amite county report show cabbage crops, pepper tomato and onion contracts with Red Snapper Sauce Co. Strong talks on bagging reform and domestic cotton wrapping progress. Mississippi presses for local bagging production and convicts labor to reduce expensive jute imports. Mississippi syrup yields rise with improved handling and marketing. Congress and state officials push for broader cotton markets and farm education.
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Bro, Caulfield
The
Gloster Record
Centreville
Red Snapper Sauce Company
R. A. Bolling
Tertiory
Wilkinson
Amite
Mississippi
Farmers’ Union and Cotton Association
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Europe
Walter Clark
Clark
Atlanta
Farmers’ Union
Organizing for Mississippi Corn Contests This Year
The piece notes progress in organizing state corn contests for the year and calls for renewed effort. It praises past successes, mentions improved Christmas observances with less drunkenness, and expresses gratitude to the press and public for encouragement toward a more effective Department of Agriculture and Commerce serving farmers.
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Mississippi
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Japanese plots exposed in Portland water system report
Portland mayor Harry Lars told the National Guard Association that Japanese agents had obtained precise maps of Portland city streets roads water pipelines and other infrastructure. He said the spies completed their work before discovery and that he alerted Washington with full operation details.
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Portland
Ore
Harry Lars
The
National Guard Association
Lane
Washington
Prices of Hot Water at Hot Springs Doubled
Secretary Garfield has ordered a doubling of heal ing waters prices at Hot Springs under a five year review. Last year revenue from rents was about $23,000, spent on reservation maintenance. Private bath houses will pay $30 annually now, rising to $60 next year to fund upkeep and improvements.
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Hot Springs
Garfield
Congress
Famine in Turkey Hurts Bread and Food Prices
Boston dispatch reports severe famine conditions in the interior of Turkey. Bread now costs double the usual price while wheat and other cereals have risen, and prices for essentials are four to five times higher than fifteen years ago.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Turkey
Foreclosure Decree In Chicago Street Car Case
Judge Grosscup of the United States Circuit Court in Chicago issued a decree of foreclosure against Union Traction Co owner of north and west side street car systems. The court ordered the properties sold and the Chicago Railways Company to buy in the property.
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Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Union Traction Co
Chicago Railways Company
New Bedford Cotton Makers Respond to 25% Curtailment
Otis N. Pierce president of the New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers Association says in an interview that New Bedford would not be affected by the 25 percent production curtailment initiated by New England manufacturers.
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New Bedford
Mass
Otis N. Pierce
New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
New England
Debate Challenge Over Origin of U S Constitution
Hon Hannis Taylor of Mobile Alabama challenges Senator P C Knox of Pennsylvania to a public debate on the origin of the United States Constitution. The contest seeks to settle legal and historical questions surrounding its creation.
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Hannis Taylor
Mobile
Ala
P. C. Knox
Pennsylvania
United States
Brownson Resigns as Navy Chief. Winslow Succeeds
Admiral Willard H. Brownson, head of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, resigns. Captain Cameron McR. Winslow takes over as his successor, effective immediately.
No Relation to Late Florida Senator Langley Named
William James Bryan may be appointed to succeed the late Senator Mallory of Florida. Bryan is not related to the Nebraska statesman.
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William James Bryan
Senator Mallory
Floriia
Bryan
Nebraska Statesman
No Change Here Manchester Cotton Production
Manchester reports no change in the local cotton product production. The American Federation of Labor is waging a bitter war on Speaker Cannon. Official statements show New York in a healthy condition. President Roosevelt and family are spending holidays at Pine Knot Virginia. Hughes Taft factions fight in New York State. Indiana Republicans hold a love feast at Indianapolis, endorsing Fairbanks for President.
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Manchester
N. H
American Federation of Labor
Speaker Cannon
New York
President Roosevelt
Pine Knot
Hughes
Taft
New York State
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Chinese Throne Warns Agitators to Cease Agitation
The Chinese throne issues a warning to agitators in the country ordering an end to disruptive activities. Officials urge restraint and compliance with authorities as tensions rise and security measures remain in place.
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Tthat
Riot Violence In Iquique Kills Two Hundred Ten
A recent strike riot in Iquique Chile leaves two hundred ten people dead. Police and rescuers struggle to reach affected districts as safety officials assess the aftermath. Authorities warn of further unrest as investigations proceed.
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Iquique
Chili
Federal Court blocks proxies at Mutual Reserve Life
Judge Ward of the Federal Court in New York enjoined the officers from voting proxies and ordered the company to give thirty days notice of a policy holder meeting.
Father John Cronstadt Stricken By Serious Illness
Serious illness grips Cronstadt the noted Russian figure as reports confirm Father John Cronstadt is gravely ill, prompting concern among followers and observers of religious affairs.
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John
Cronstadt
New England Cotton Mills Vote 25 Percent Curtailment
The Arkwright Club in Boston voted to cut production 25 percent from now until March to ease cloth market conditions in New York Chicago and Boston. Mills in several towns will run four days weekly including Saturdays with some contracts allowing partial reductions before March 1. The plan aims to reduce idle time and ease congestion while preserving key workers and operations.
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Boston
Mass
Arkwright Club
New England
New York
Chicago
Thorndyke
Bondsville
Palmer
Ware
Warren
Greenville
New Ipswich
N. H
Bliss, Fabyan & Co
Monadock Mills
Claremont
New York Commission
Fall River
Winter Opera Opens New Orleans Carnival Season
The Milan Grand Opera Company, a traveling Italian troupe, starts a two month run at the 58 year old French Opera House with Puccini La Tosca. Northern visitors attend as foreign speaking and musically educated crowds fill the house. After New Orleans the company travels to Guatemala and then Lima for further performances.
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New Orleans
Milan Grand Opera Company
New
Orlean
Milan
Guatemala
Central America
Lima
Peru
Lowell Mills to Curtail Production in Early 1900s Plan
In Lowell Massachusetts the New England cotton manufacturers in Boston agreed to cut production by 25 percent of working time from January to March. It is expected that all Lowell mills employing about 20 000 operatives will adopt the plan.
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Lowell, Mass
New England
Boston
Lowell
Mrs Longworth Leaves White House After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Longworth is improving after an appendicitis operation on December 11. She has recovered sufficiently to leave the White House and return to her own residence on Thursday.
Reign of Terror Myth Refuted by Kurdish Raids Claim
Kurdish raiders are accused of a reign of terror in Persian Armenia but government reports deny this, while Moroccan rebels suffered defeat at the hands of government troops.
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Persian
Armenia
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General Smith
Special Service Squadron
Bureau
Admiral Brownson
Greater
Yazoo Herald
Yazoo County
R. C. Langford
M. J. Milner
Abner Brown
P. P. Curran
R.S. Brown
J. W. Castles
Mr. Milner
Department of Agriculture and
Adam Byrd
South
Congressman Byrd
Tupelo
Lawrence County
B. F. Polk
Winter Opera
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