Brownson's Successor Captain Pillsbury Named
Secretary Metcalf announced in Washington on January 2 that Captain John E. Pillsbury was chosen as chief of the bureau of navigation in the Navy Department after a conference with President Roosevelt. Pillsbury will assume duties after confirmation.
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Pillsbury Named Naval Bureau Chief in Promotion Controversy
The Senate is expected to rapid consider Captain Pillsbury to head the Bureau of Navigation for four years. He is a seasoned officer, former chief of staff to Rear Admirals Evans and Brownson, and a noted Gulf Stream authority. His appointment follows recent retirements and mirrors ongoing line and staff policy debates.
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Clouded Brain Cleared by Proper Food Change
A Midwestern woman describes improved health after switching from rich greasy foods to Grape Nuts with sugar and cream, avoiding meat pastry and hot biscuits. She reports steady nerves a clear brain and perfect digestion restoring health she believes God intended. The claim cites The Road to Wellville and Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
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Captain Pillsbury Retires After Long Naval Service
Captain Pillsbury, born December 15, 1846 in Lowell Massachusetts, will retire on age grounds. He rose from lieutenant commander at the start of the Spanish War to command of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius and later served at the Boston Navy Yard, on the general board in Washington, and on the joint army and navy board. His final post before Washington was chief of staff to Admiral Evans.
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Hale declines to call for navy facts on Brownson retirement
Senator Hale chairman of Naval Affairs denied reports he would introduce a resolution seeking facts from the Secretary of the Navy about Rear Admiral Brownson’s retirement from chief of the bureau of navigation. He said his recent interview already accomplished his aims and he did not want to stir the navy with an investigation.
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Navy
Agreement on Reciprocity with France In Draft Form
Washington reports finishing touches to a draft reciprocal trade accord under the Dingley act with France. M Jusserand meets at the State Department as the deal nears public promulgation with the US cutting champagne duties by 20 percent while France frees cottonseed oil and certain machinery from maximum duties. Paris notes France extends Porto Rican coffee access at minimum duties through February 1 amid smooth negotiations.
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Defamation Claim In Volcanous Suit In Brooklyn Supreme Court
Before Justice Carr in the Brooklyn Supreme Court a motion was made to compel Mrs Lillie L Cook Murphy to file securities for costs in the suit against the estate of Margaret D Fullam for 12000 dollars for services alleged to have been performed. The plaintiff filed a vigorous affidavit asking protection for her character and denying being financially irresponsible or pursuing the action for speculation. She says her affairs and those of her husband and mother have suffered due to loyalty to Mrs Fullam and accuses opposing attorneys of bias linked to Dr Chamberlain and Don Pollard Fullam, the legatee.
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Frederick A. Cook
Margaret D. Fullam
Lead and Zinc Production Up in United States 1907
Telegraphed figures show U S lead and zinc output rose 20 percent in 1907, with Wisconsin up 25 percent. Total value reached 154 million dollars, led by zinc ore in Missouri and zinc mining in Wisconsin, while Idaho led in lead ore value. Wisconsin ranked third in lead ore production and second in zinc ore value. Exports exceeded 12 million dollars, with Britain France Belgium Holland and Japan among buyers.
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Tri-State Mining Association
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Belgium
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Russia
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Kentucky
Arkansas
Kansas
Indian Territory
Colorado
Idaho
Suit Under Consideration In Union Pacific Split
Washington January 2 Attorney General Bonaparte said the question of starting a suit to dissolve the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Harriman system relations is under consideration he could not confirm or deny the report at this time.
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No Politicians for Water Board Appointment Change
The article reports that critics hoped new Water Supply Board appointees would differ, but Mayor statements indicate future picks will mirror past processes. Commissioner Mitchel plans to file formal charges of incompetence against the Water Board next week while the mayor cites a 1906 pledge about appointment procedure and lists three names from chambers to guide future vacancies.
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England faces immigration crisis as riots rise overseas
London reports show growing alarm over Asiatic immigration to white colonies, with Indian and Chinese residents facing registration or expulsion in the Transvaal, while Vancouver riots threaten pacific relations with Japan. British officials worry over loyalties of Indians and the Japanese alliance as Canada and Britain seek stability.
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Indictments in Russia Strike at Social Revolutionaries
In St. Petersburg on January 2 indictments were returned against all members of the Popular Socialist party executive committee. The veterans of the revolutionary struggle, including M. Annensky and Ivan Minkotin, face trial before the Court of Appeals for belonging to a secret organization to overthrow the government. Penalties may include eight years imprisonment. The Douma may see suspended sittings. Stolypin informed the Douma president of another indictment against M. Koserotoff for post election incitement. Colonel Bebroff was shot in Samara.
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Parrotts Fiancee Paroled In Ellis Island Custody
Grace Lawrence an eighteen year old English girl accompanying James Henry Parrott as his wife has been paroled into the custody of Rev. Thomas Mac Candless at Ellis Island. Lawrence was released Christmas Eve and moved to St Barnabas House Mulberry Street. Parrott, arrested on cable advice for an alleged automobile sale irregularity, was returned to London the day plans aimed at a Tombs wedding were to proceed. The Rev. Robert B Kimber says Parrott will likely return to the United States to wed once cleared.
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Ellis Island
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England's Demand for Caldwell in Druce Case
London reports that papers on perjury charges against Robert C. Caldwell, witness in the Cruce case, were sent to Washington. They include depositions, the warrant, and Pepper's report on exhumation which found the Druce coffin contained human remains. Caldwell, a Staten Island resident, arrived in New York December 21 and has been ill at home since his arrest.
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New York
North German Lloyd Sets 10 A.M. Departure Time
The North German Lloyd Line announced that starting with the Kronprinz Wilhelm sailing next Tuesday all express steamers will depart at 10 am. dredging in Ambrose Channel allows passage independent of tide, chosen for patron convenience. Regular direct New York to Bremen sailings still depart at 11 am each Thursday.
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Bremen
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New Steamship Service to Boston Announced
The New England Steamship Company announced a new outside route to Boston starting tomorrow. The steamer Massachusetts will sail from New York at 5 p.m. The Bunker Hill will depart Boston at 5 p.m. The service, named the Boston Merchants Line, will run tri weekly from both cities.
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New England Steamship Company
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New York
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Dinner for Newspaper Men at Hotel St. Charles
A dinner for metropolitan life historians was hosted by new manager H. S. Duncan at Hotel St. Charles 142 West 49th Street. Guests recalled that 1908 remained young despite the hotel’s proximity to Broadway, reflecting the era’s civic culture.
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Gilsey House
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Broadway
Silver Service for the Seminole Presented at Cape Lookout
With Secretary Cortelyou's approval and through James Sprunt, Lloyds Underwriters of London present a handsome silver service to the United States revenue cutter Seminole at Wilmington. The gift, from the British vice consulate, honors the Seminole for aiding the stranded British steamer Sheppy Allison in fog on Cape Lookout Shoals. This marks a likely first in presenting a silver service to a U S revenue cutter fleet.
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London
James Sprunt
United States Revenue
Seminole
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Bank of England Discount Rate Cut to 6 Percent
London reports the Bank of England lowered the minimum discount rate from 7 to 6 percent, attributed to improving American and German monetary conditions. Berlin watchers note uncertainty about German gold needs and anticipate possible further moves if global finances stabilize. Historical context recalls prior peaks and the long 55 day period at 7 percent.
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Bank of England
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Less Gold More Silver In 1907 Silver Rise
Washington reports 1907 gold production fell by about 4.75 million dollars while silver output rose by over one million fine ounces. Alaska’s gold dropped and Montana leads in silver, with Colorado Utah close behind. A table lists state outputs and value, noting silver’s 1907 price about six cents per ounce versus 68 cents in 1906.
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United States
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Colorado
Montana
Utah
Phillippines
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South Dakota
Tennessee
Wayburn Voluntary Bankruptcy Filed by Vaudeville Producer Ned Wayburn
Edward C Wayburn known as Ned Wayburn producer of The Rain Dears and The Minstrel Misses filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S District Court His assets are listed at 13916 and liabilities at 23252 Principal creditors include Elbert D Wayburn for 3100 Charles G Rice for 1000 FF B McDonald for 47 D H Dodge for 150 Felix Isman for 700 and George Considine for 100 Other creditors include Phillip Mindil Hotel Metropole Edward Bonair Company Crystal Water Company William Hepner United States Lithographing Company and others Wayburn a leading New York vaudeville figure was engaged by the Rogers brothers in September 196 and has staged several specials He was also sued for divorce and alimony by his wife Agnes in August 1906.
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Bankruptcy petitions filed in district court yesterday
Multiple voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy petitions were filed. Voluntary cases include George D. Hartlett with debts of 370 and assets of 3, principal creditors Buchanan and Cohen. William J. Greenfield and Harris Meskin with debts near 49,000 and assets 8, various creditors named. and others. Involuntary petitions include Joseph and Sigmund Silberlu fur, Samuel Batzer, Ludwig Kondelka, Stephanides Brothers, and George A. Half, with receivers appointed and bonds set. The notices cite preferred claims and large creditor sums, with details on assets and schedules.
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Lanigan Brothers
Empire City Woodworking Machine Company
Raymond & Co
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Segal & David
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East Giet Street
Alfred Kald & Co
Edward Benneche & Bro
Otto Isensiein & Co
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William E. Walsh
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Aleady
George A
Frederick Haut
Julia Haut
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Army and Navy News From The Tribune Bureau
Washington reports on retirement bills for naval officers and the likelihood of adverse committee recommendations. A roster of battleship crews will be distributed, listing enlistees by ship and home address. Army orders include transfers and hospital duties, with ship movements and arrivals detailed for several vessels.
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Taft-T Roosevelt meet on army officers and Philippine Commission
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft spent the evening reviewing army officer discipline for failing horseback tests and the two vacancies on the Philippine Commission. They also considered a promotion in the ordnance department, with further decisions expected after tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting.
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Colonel Marshall Delays Ride. Will Remain On Active List
Colonel William I R Marshall of the engineer corps, in charge of Ambrose Channel work in New York Harbor, faces anxiety over missing the riding test. Officials have not decided on others who failed, but Marshall will stay on active duty until his June 1 1910 retirement. He oversees the eastern and southern entrances to New York Harbor, including Ambrose Channel.
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Washington
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New York Harbor
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Fort Schuyler Engineer Granted Continued Charge Of Improvements
A military officer with rendered exemplary service as an engineer at Fort Schuyler will be allowed to continue supervising important improvements despite an inability to ride. Superior officers will overlook this limitation, and eminent service in non riding duties may influence future decisions affecting officers with similar constraints.
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Major Crabbs Retired Under Roosevelt Horsemanship Rule
Washington January 2 Major Joseph T Crabbs of the quartermaster department was placed on the retired list due to disabilities from duty He suffered a leg fracture at West Point and was later disqualified at the Fort Myer riding test The retirement marks the first army officer retired under President Roosevelts horsemanship requirements
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Joseph T. Crabbs
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Fort Myer
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Naval Red Tape Cut Streamlines Salute Rules
Washington reports a series of changes to naval regulations approved by President Roosevelt to modernize practices. The reforms remove the need for evening muster aboard ships and allow officers to receive an advance of three months pay when stationed outside normal bounds, easing hardships on funds.
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