Swimming test and staff reform dominate Army Navy notes
Washington reports outline a naval fitness test stressing walking and non swimming options, with swimming not required, as officers prepare and purchase gear. Army and staff corps face protests over the detail system, with Brigadier General Aleshire urging senior-grade control and permanent appointment. Various personnel moves, retirements, and ship movements are listed, reflecting routine administrative updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Stapf
Army Chiefs of Staff Corps
Special Staff Corps
Aleshire
Quartermaster's Department
CORNMAN AND FRENCH SENTENCED BY REGULAR TRIAL
President Roosevelt approves sentences in court martial cases of Col Daniel Cornman and Capt Charles G French of the 7th Infantry Fort Wayne Michigan. Cornman receives one month suspension and a reprimand. French is reduced in rank by fifty files after a former dismissal. Forage misappropriation and neglect of duty are at issue in a scheme involving a contract surgeon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Daniel Cornmen
Charles G. French
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Cornman
Ceptain French
Cornman Defends Sentence In Court Martial Remarks
Detroit December 1 Colonel Cornman said the sentence was severe and that he did not consider himself guilty. He noted that certificates from two officers showed ownership of horses and questioned why the post would call in all officers to determine guilt. Captain French, though spared, also deemed the sentence severe but accepted his fate with a smile. Washington December 10 General Aleshire highlights urgent transport needs and officer shortages in his army quartermaster annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
Charles B. Bryne
Washington
William C. Davis
Coast Artillery
Fort Hamister
Fort Revere
Creain Elmer - Clark
18Th Infantry
Quartermaster’s Department
John & Winx
Racine
Firs
Frederick H. Sparrenberger
Modest Reserve Corps
Forrt Washakie
Fort Warren
Isaac W. Brewer
Medical Reserve Corps
San Frranciscoe
Philippinee
Lesves
Reynolds Jowers
Sth Cavalry
James B. Allison
7Th Infantry
Henry L. Harris
Eet Artillery
Cornman
Resch
Cormman
Fom
Tribune Bureau
Detroit
Cormmen
French
Aijeshire
Aleshire
Mrs Ada Gormen Magness Seeks Navy Desertion Clemency
Washington December Mrs Ada Gormen Magness daughter of Senator German requested a pardon for her husband who was convicted of desertion from the navy and sentenced to one year at Portsmouth The White House referred the plea to Secretary Newberry whose report found no special feature justifying clemency and advised against it Mrs Magness was informed of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec. C
Ada Gormen Magness
German
Portsmouth
White House
Newberry
Magness
Yard Commandant Orders Officers to Live On Site
War Almiral Goodrich of the Brooklyn navy yard issues a directive for junior officers stationed there to reside in the yard due to crowded living conditions in officers quarters. The measure aims to ensure proper discipline and efficiency amid space constraints.
Government cuts save five thousand annually in navy yard living costs
Navy yard personnel will relocate to housing off site at higher rent, reducing on site living expenses. Government projects an annual saving of about 5,209 dollars by moving workers to more costly accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Navy awards submarines to Electric Boat and others
Washington reports two submarines to be built at a navy yard if shop rights can be arranged, with six more contracts going to private firms. Electric Boat wins two vessels at 450,459 dollars each and 438,900 dollars for two, all to the Pacific Coast. Lake Torpedo Boat wins one at 410,000 dollars for the Atlantic Coast built by Newport News Shipbuilding. American Laurenti wins one at 437,000 dollars for the Atlantic Coast built by William Cramp & Sons in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Electric Boat Company
Pacific
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Atlantic
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
American Laurenti Company
William Cramp & Sons Ship & Engine Building Company
Philadelphia
Looming action on Lilley corruption case shocks New Haven
New Haven observers follow George L Lilleys corruption complaint against Representative Lilley and political agents over alleged un authorized campaign expenditures under the corrupt practices act. The case involves waterbury saloon payments for treating voters and questions how bribery is defined. A public court diagnosis of the body politic is described as a non prosecutorial trial with private counsel only. Colonel Ullman denies distributing campaign funds in Waterbury and says he has not been in Waterbury since Lilley was nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
George L. Fox
General Assembly
George Lilley
Waterbury
Fox
Lilley
I. M. Ullman
Liller
Superior Court
A. Heaton Robertson
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
United States
Washington
L M. Ultman
Rivers and Harbors
Connecticut
Coronel Tilman
Hopper and Marguerite Clark Visit St Marys Free Hospital
De Wolf Hopper and Miss Marguerite Clark with several children performed in The Pied Piper at Mare Theatre for the hospital's little inmates. The troupe staged the nursery scene while Clark sang in each ward, praising the audience of crippled children as the most attentive and appreciative yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wolf Hopper
Marguerite Clark
Mare
St. Mary’ Free Hospital
Protestant Episcopal Church
Lttle
Miss Clark
Mr. Hopper
Rules for Naming Title Examiners Adopted by Court of Appeals
Albany December 10 The Court of Appeals adopted rules for licensing title examiners under the Torrens law. Attorneys must file with the State Board of Law Examiners, pay 15 315, and show work done in title examination. Experienced lawyers may be licensed by Appellate Division with board certification and 15 fee. A 10 bond is required, and licenses can be suspended or removed for cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Torrens Land Registration
Court of Appeals
State Board of Law Examiners
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court
Plans for Sheepshead Bay Ship Canal
Major E J Gilman and allies publicize a plan for a 200 foot wide and 15 foot deep ship canal linking Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend Bay. The project, approved by Borough President and chief engineer, awaits Board of Estimate approval. Landowners Woodruff and McCarren offer portions of their land for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
Gravesend Bay
E. J. Gilman
Atlantic Yacht Club
Hotel Astor
Major Gilman
Gilman
Cand
Board of Estimate
Woodruff
McCarren
Mrs Hains Skips Trial Attendance in Murder Case
Mrs Claudia Hains wife of Captain Peter C Hains will not attend the New York trial of her husband charged with murder. She also will not attend the trial of Captain Hains’s brother Jenkins Hains on a similar charge. Mrs Hains is living with her parents in Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Claudia Hains
Peter C. Hains
Fred L. Norton
Hungry jury verdict in trolley death case at Flushing
A twelve man jury in Justice Crane's court failed to reach a verdict and was locked up overnight. Foreman Philip Koesner later reported a verdict of disagreement and a planned dinner celebration with hotel staff. The following morning the jury faced contempt of court scrutiny for failure toVerdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Flushing
Justice Crane
William Treider
Charlies McArdle
William Frost
Philip Koesner
McArdie
Foreman Koesner
C. M Offery
Koesner
Chesapeake May Issue Bonds And Fund Improvements
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway discusses creating a new bond issue to fund obligations and improvements. Outstanding notes totaling 24 million may be refinanced, with general lien bonds possibly reaching 30 million. Dividend history shows 1 percent yearly 1899–1907 and rumors of an increased payout after refunding, amid stock ownership pressures and a Pennsylvania Railroad stake maneuver. Leeb & Co. was denied yesterday to Kuhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chesapeake & Ohio
Leeb & Co
Kuhn
Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Reported
New York dairy era report shows receipts totaling 34 cars 554 head with 28 direct to slaughterers and 6 for the market. Cattle trading weak with few steers traded dressed beef at 7 4 to 10 8 per cwt. Sheep and lambs receipts 369 head with steady market. lambs firm at 7 25 to 7 70 per 100 lb, dressed mutton 10 to 12 ½ cents. Hogs receipts 28 5 cars 5 225 head with country hogs unchanged at 7 8 per hundred weight for medium and weight.
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New York
London
Liverpool
Nelson
Cou
Seles—S. Sanders
Judd & Co
Ohio
John Ts As. E. Nelson
s—S_ Sanders
Seison
European Produce Market Closing Prices in Liverpool Trade
Liverpool reports steady futures for wheat and corn with spot demand dull. Prices for oats and peas steady. butter and cheese hold firm. lard and bacon mixed with regional taxies. Petroleum and linseed oil steady with tobacco and tea prices unchanged.
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Liverpool
Galveston
London
United States
Judgments Filed with Debtor Names and Amounts
Judgments filed yesterday list debtors including Burns John J W Moran and Blair James B H, with amounts shown such as 1,869 31 and 1,840 50. Other entries reference Harry I Mandelbaum Dennison Baxter Lord's Court Building Michael Paris and Rev E I A McGee, plus Edward Reeve Willis Wood and Borough of Manhattan.
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Burns
John J—W J Moran
Bremner
Harry I
J Mandelbaum
Blair
James B—H MaccMahon
Baxter
Dennison
Lord’s Court Building
Maroon
Michael—M Paris
Gangelical Lutheran Christchurch
Norton
McGee
Reeve
Edward
Willis
Weod
Manhattan
A H von Hellen
Glocks
Gee
SE Ladd, Jr
L_ Adams
Pavement Co—Barber
San Francisco Mining Stocks Closing Quotations
San Francisco December 10 official closing quotations for mining stocks list prices for notable mines and firms in a concise market summary. Power, % gains, and notable movements are tracked, reflecting the day’s sector performance in the city’s mining market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Furnished Rooms to Let Across Madison Ave Districts
Classified listing for furnished rooms in multiple buildings including 78 Madison Ave corner 28th St and 1364 Broadway Uptown Office. Offers American plan options, daily rates, and fourteen day directory entries. contact numbers and addresses provided. Various rooms described with features like parlor floors, private baths, steam heat, and easy transit access.
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Melrose
Madison Ave
28Th St
Madison
the Tribune
ST. John's Place
Brooklyn
Park Slope
Subway
Help Wanted Ad List Compiled From City Pages
Classified notices include bookkeeper accountant chauffeurs detectives investigators stenographers house staff and service workers. Listings name William Leemer Louis Rathier De Gerberg Rudolf Dehorn J A Palmer and others with addresses in Manhattan Brooklyn and Harlem plus numerous individual postings for cooks maids nurses watchmen and other domestic or office roles.
Household effects storage sale notice and help wanted ads
Public auction notice for Timmins Storage Warehouse listing names and addresses of storage defaulters whose belongings will be sold on December 15, 1998 at 10 A M in New York City. Also help wanted ads seeking a female nurse with Brookyln and Manhattan references and a young lady for rental office work.
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Timmins Storage Wareehotsz
West 117Th St
Timmins
New York City
John L Timmins
E. A. Reed
B. M. Don
Eee Normal College OF the City
New York
the Tribune
Uptown
Broadway
Domestic Situations Wanted Inquiries and Helps
A collage of help wanted notices seeking domestic roles. listings include butler cooks valets gardeners caretakers and housemen. applicants provide city and country references and some speak multiple languages or have specific skills like handling elevators or driving. contact details reference Miss Fitzgerald Miss Margarett Smith Miss Irikawa and other agencies.
Help Wanted Domestic Workers in 1860s City Ads
Classified recruitment for chambermaid, waitress, cook, laundress, and related positions listing agencies and contact details. Also multiple lost bankbooks and passbooks with banking institutions named and requests for return of items within limited deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L
Collier
West 23d
Remedies Black Eyes Cured Instantly
Advert reads remedies for black eyes with claims of instant cure. The text appears as an obfuscated, incomplete line from a storefront ad or medical patent remedy listing. The address fragment shows a street and cross streets but lacks full details or verifiable claims.
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Army and Navy Notes
Bureau of Navigation
Naval Medical Officers
NAVY
Fea
Eee
J. &. Finebury
W. E. Emort
G. Denig
Cing Medorial
Chester
J. A Dougherty
Tokio
Pacific Station
J. H Sears
J Fremont
Naval Proving Ground
Crénance
Gresboro
R B Fargtearson
Marine Barracks
Navy Raid
Mare Island
Fee
Liedezarte
Lander
FE. T. Fryer
F EB Ellis
A. B. Randall
S W. Bogan
Jastes
Absense
Cc. Goodloe
Cuba
Serf Department
Dolphins
Gonaives
Des Moines
Port-au-Prince
Guentenemo
Isiaré Fee
Glacier
Auckland
Dee
Bagie
Guentenams
Prairie
Newport
Hampton
Cavite
Guam
Aberenéa
New Tok
Quartermaster General
Miss Margnerite Clark
St. Mary's Hospital
PLAN
Sheepshead Bay Ship Canal
Chesapeake
Alta Carcerones
Andes
Belcher Rest & Bele
Imperial
Crown
Gould & Curry
Hale & Norcross
Julia . Kentuck
Sierra Nevada
Madison AV
New-York Tribune
36Th
37Th Sts
Wolf
90Th St
Fair— Child
West Lith St
Sinclair
West Lath St
85Th St
Central Park West
William Leemer
East Statest
Louis Rathier
St Mark's Ave
Rudolf Dehorn
6Th Ave
Tribune Office
J. A. Palmer
Foley & Martin
Wall St
Archie Aaronson
14Th St
Em—Ployer
130Th St
Taylor
East 124Th St
Harlem
C. B. Dalton
West
East 30Th St
5Th St
Margaret Hodgins
Amsterdam Ave
East
Lexington Ave
59Th
60Th Sts
Plaza
Industrial Association of America, Inc
Industrial Association of America (Inc
Lavinia Smith
West 59Th At
Collier’s Agency
West Oat St
Julienne
West 39Th St
Julien Bureau
St. Tel
Bryant
Lady of Gentleman
Ee Bureau
A. K
P. B
Mies FitzGerald’s Bureau
Sth Ave
Hartneck
East Ist St
Chelsea
Andrews
Cate Jones
St. A Ee
Furs and Furriers
Llevin & CO
West 125th _ st
Doykos Bros., Furriers
West Std St
City
B. Wender
106Th St
West 80Th St
M Glaser
West 116Th St
Madigan
East 55Th Et
Sessler
Danielson
West 134Th St
Joseph Castello
West 125Th St
Schaffer
Railroads
Baltimore & Orio R
Royal Blue Line
N Connection
New Mation
Richmond
Royal Ltd
Chicago
Pittsburg
Tami
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsburg Limited
Bureau of Information
Southern Pacific
Sunset
California
New Orleans
H. Notting
G.E.P.A
Legiga Valley
Cortlandt & Desb
Wan
Toronto Express
Buffalo
Fall River Line
New England
N. R
Warren St
Maine
Cortlandt
Citizens
Ft. W. Wth St
Wagar
Penn St
Anna M. Wahl
Weodwart
Anna Wahl
Woodward Ave
Hignty
A. P
Margaret Smith
Typewriters
Conus
West 4Th St
Caretake
Ae Butler
Harper
Eaton Letter CO
Barclay
Weae Typewriting CO
Seti
West Séth
J. C
East 38Th St
Ruelberg
Tel
West 34Th St
M. D. Beck
Hanover
Exchange Pl
Carpenter's Bureau
John. F. Carter
J. H. Ashmead
Deroga
Essex County
N. J
Irikawa
Cherry St
Walter Henry
John
Liberty
Louise Co. Walker
Mad. Ave
H. Just
Mamaroneck
S. S
Mark
Oth St
Cahabie
Miss Fit I Bureau
Lopez
West 47Th St. E
Collier's Agency
Woeat
Hofmayer’s Bureau
West 23d St
Aasset
Giri
Jussila Bureau
Cook
West 25Th St
M. H
Hofmayer's Bureau
West 234St
Walter Retlaw
Cortlandt St
Remingtons
Hammonds
Blickensderfers
Franklins
Atlantic” Typewriter Exchange
Caligraph
Remington
Williams
Underwood
Gay
Blickensderfer
Fay-Sho
Densmere
West 28Th St
Oliver
Smith
Hammond
Alice A. Barry
Maiden Lane
Victor Visible
Nassau St
Dry Dock Savings Institution
Union Square Savings Bank
Institution For the Savings of Merchants
Bankhbock
Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Beck
Chambers St
Bank For Savings
4Th Ave
Bock
Bank Ened
Séth
Matcehellss Match CO
Pearst
Flatiron Bidz
Coates
Mos
West 45Th ST. Co
H. Jordan
Edwin Lentz
COE & Brandt
Ning Coo
Mme
L. Debus
Hanna
37Th St
Betty Ladies Tailoring CO
Miss Rousseau
134Th St
Beixpert
Debbs
Mme. Goldberg
East 116Th St
Casey
West 124Th St
Directoire
Herman
East Sith St. Higgins
Acosta
Columbus Ave
Grace
Madeleine
the Millinery Trade School OF New York
Mme. A. Ben-Yosuf
Lobb
Hamburg-American Line
Ssailines
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Ani
Gibraltar
Naples
Genna
Bamberg
Italy
Beyer
White Star Line
Azores
Madeira
Republ
San Et Sainl
White Star Line Company
Chers
Uis St
Chnardlines Pool
Queenstown
Paris
Sttanta
Lusitania
Ars Ca‘panita
Canpania
Lucania
Maucretanila
Fyicmne
Te Caronia
Acon
Pannonis
Smuts Mabera BS
Jam
Maz
Aecore Ai North Germann Lloyd
Bremey
Kaiser Wm
Cadlie
Kaiser Wm. II
Kaiser Wm. I
Bremen
P. Fred
Gneisenaz
Gis’ Star
Algiers
Lla
Om Bartarcesa
K. Albert
Jam K. Luise
Barbarcosa
Fed
N. G. Lloyd
Odelrichs
Broadway, N. T
Porto Rico
Cursese
Vereseig
Wall St Ferry
Brookly
San Juan
Caracas
la Guarra
Pto
Cabello
Caracao
Botston
Bliss & D
General Managers
Zulfa
Orient “Witt Ruses
Europe
Frank C. Clark
Times Building
Egypt
Holy Land
Riviery
Marsters Tours
80Th St
Titalia Societa de Navigazione
Genoa
Nord Ria
D.D
Jan. Hartfield
Solari & CO
Wail Se
Holy Land Tours
Ueaders
Stic
Manuhes
Suvio Heat & Light Oo
John St
Bowling Supplies
Storr
Brunswick Balke-Collender CO
N.Y
the Orient
Spain
Mediterranean
S. S. Moltke
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