Instructor Praises State Troops In Official Report
War Department detailed instructor Capt R Foster Walton commends New York National Guard for discipline and careful care of property. He notes progress among officers, urges practical inspections, a summary court law, annual eight day camps, and funding for cavalry and field artillery horses.
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R. Foster Walton
War Department
National Guard of
New York
Walton
Excelsior
United States
New York State
Regular Army
New York National Guard
Capt. Walton
National Guard
United States Army
Leonard Wood
Wood
Corey
Edwards Still Walking at West Point After Court Martial
Second Lieut. Allan R. Edwards U S A a popular West Point cadet walked off with extra tours while ordered to remain until July 1 He is due to receive his diploma and commission then join a regiment from Philadelphia He is noted as a sharpshooter football star and crack track man with a lively habit of spinning yarns.
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Allan R. Edwards
West Points
West Point
Edwards
Perlmut
Edward R. DeArmond
Field Artillery
Sphinx
Army Guardsman Readies Pine Camp Manoeuvres
Brig. Gen. Walter Howe announced joint Army and National Guard drills at Pine Camp Jefferson County this summer. Units include the Tenth Cavalry two Washington engineers Battery D Third Field Artillery Fifth and Twenty fourth Infantry Company A Signal Corps and Company C Hospital Corps. National Guard divisions will rotate ten day terms starting Aug 1 with Manhattan units first then Brooklyn and other State troops, followed by New England troops.
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Walter Howe
Department of the East
Governor's Island
Army and
National Guard
Pine Camp
Jefferson County
Tenth Cavalry
Washington, D. C
Third Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Hospital Corps
Pine
Manhattan
Brooklyn
New England
Thymus Gland Study Reveals Vital Role in Puppy Life
Researchers report that surgical removal of the thymus in young puppies halted life extension to under a year. Treated dogs showed poor growth, soft muscles, easy fatigue, increased appetite but failed to thrive despite good hygiene and ample food.
Railroad Man's Gift Clears Debt at Highland Park Home
A $100,000 bequest to the New Home for Aged and Disabled Railroad Employes at Highland Park Chicago suburb was announced. Donor Hamilton Carhart of Detroit, a manufacturer, says railroad men helped him gain wealth and he wishes to show appreciation. The home, dedicated in April, seats about 100 and will be freed of indebtedness.
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Chicago
Highland Park
North Shore
Hamilton Carhart
Detroit
Soldiers Riot Wreck Inn Near Fort Hamilton
More than a dozen Coast Artillerymen clash at the Bismarck inn on Third Avenue Brooklyn. Police reserves arrest nine soldiers after a violent outbreak. a corporal is to be delivered to civil authorities. Magistrate Geismar sets $1,000 bail for each prisoner.
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Bismarck
Third Avenue
Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn
Schumm
Sandy Hook
Proving Grounds
Thomas O’brien
Brien
Hivans
Ajor Schumm
Fifth Avenue Court
Geismar
Advertising Forum Winners Share $1000 In Prizes
Ten firms funded a $1000 prize pool awarded yesterday at 818 West Fifty-seventh Street to advertising idea contributors. Winners include F. J. Zink J. W. Manson M. E. Davidson J. D. Smith A. D. PoReener a. J. Reg ley A. M. Otterbourg C. J. Cutajar J. Silverman R. M Ferns J. T. McDer mott M. Link R. G. Stanley H. M. Bellinger Jr J. R. Mayers and H. G. Barrington.
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West Side
Young Men's Christian Association
West Fifty-seventh Street
F. J. Zink
J. W. Manson
M. E. Davidson
J. D. Smith
A. D
Lavender Sues Pastor for Slander Defamation Awarded 4000
Mrs Mary A Lavender sued Rev E D Crawford pastor of Woodlawn Methodist Episcopal Church for 50000 on slander charges. A jury awarded 4000 in Judge Mangan's court. Dr Leek testified he left ministry over salary and fund issues, not Lavender.
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Chicago
Mary A. Lavender
E. D. Crawford
Woodlawn Methodist Episcopal Church
Leek
Lavender
Crawford
Tramp Brings Aid After Desert Ordeal Near Searles Lake
J L Ames mining engineer led seven men surveying oil lands from Kramer. After completing work Thursday, six companions were overwhelmed by heat and disorientation 22 miles from camp. Ames arrived at Sal Stack camp with feet bound and burlap mask, guiding rescue of all but Walter Black who was found delirious and later rescued.
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San Bernardino
Cal
J. L. Ames
Ames
Camp Salstack
Searles Lake
Kramer
Walter Black
Judge Goff Cuts Major Damages in Bronx N Y Central Smoke Case
Supreme Court Justice Goff trimmed damages from 58000 to 9200 in J Har ris Jones versus New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. Jones, Bronx Building Commissioner, alleged soot reduced value of vacant lots and rents. Goff ruled future losses improper, rejected punitive damages, and warned of a new trial unless Jones accepts the cut.
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Supreme Court
Goff
J. Harris Jones
New York Central & Hudson Riv
Jones
Bronx
Highbridge
Public Service Commission
Justice Goff
Memorial Drinking Fountain Unveiled in Lenox Benefactor Gift
A drinking fountain gifted by Mrs. A. R. Bradford of Lenox Massachusetts was unveiled at the East Side Settlement House 540 East Seventy Sixth Street yesterday morning. Club members of the settlement designed and erected the fountain in memory of her son.
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A. R. Bradford
Lenox
Mass
East Side Settlement House
East Seventy-sixth Street
Sterday
Improvements Planned for County Clerk Office
County Clerk Schneider announced improvements to be made in July and August. A ground floor consultation room for attorneys and clients will be added, steel filing cases will replace wood, equity papers will be numbered, papers filed under the name, judgments will be machine assembled, more space and tables for lawyers and clerks provided, and an alphabetical index of notaries public will be installed.
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Schneider
County Court House
Equity
Controller Prendergast Removes Two City Officials
Controller Prendergast dismissed Peter Aitkin, longtime Collector of City Revenue and Superintendent of Markets since 1903, and demanded resignation of Charles Hibson, Chief of the Bureau of Real Estate. Both positions pay $4,000 yearly. Aitkin was appointed by Controller Grant. Charges unspecified, but Aitkin cited for incompetency and Hibson for allowing private business in office.
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Hibson
Saranac Inn Express Messenger Shoots Self on Moving Train
Richard Winne aged 45 a Plattsburg express messenger for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad shot himself while the train was at full speed near Saranac Inn New York. He died at once. The motive was not disclosed. William H Seitz a fellow employee said Winne appeared despondent recently. The incident is under railroad and police inquiry.
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Saranac Inn
N. Y
Richard Winne
Abe Old
Plattsburg
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
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