Shonts gains chief role in canal commission Monday
Theodore P. Shonts president of the Clover Leaf railway accepted chairmanship of the Panama Canal Commission to succeed Rear Admiral John G Walker. Magoon named governor of the Canal Zone with an advisory board. Wallace to direct construction. seven commissioners planned with most engineers likely European. President and War Department officials discussed difficulties of prior administration.
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Theodore P Shonts
Toledo St Louis and Western Railway Company
The
Clover Leaf Road
Washington
West Indies
Charman
Panama Canal Commission
John G Walker
Commuissivun
War Department
Mr Shonts
William Nelson Cromwell
Morton
Cot Edwards
Insular Affairs Bureau
John F Wallace
Shoats
John Magoon
Inor
Canal Zone
Panama
John Barrett
Wallace
Anginetin
United States
Snort
Roosinelt
Taoda
Wahington
Wer Shonts
Shorts
Watchman Fired Over Duty Lapses at Busch Building
Postmaster General orders Peter Lamb, a watchman at the Post Office Department’s Busch Building, dismissed for violations while on duty. The firing follows alleged careless acts that risked government property. Belote’s later reduction and transfer are noted, with a mention of a heroic act during a prior tidal basin incident.
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Post-office Department
Postmister Generallesson
Peter Lamb
Post Ol
Busch
Aduns
Tharos Aginst
Lambi
Pusch
Belote
Beavers Seen As Obstruction In Judge Hooker Inquiry
The Department of Justice reports no worry about Beavers as the New York authorities seek him for testimony in the Judge Hooker case. Beavers cannot be located but is believed to be reachable for trial on pending federal indictments. Bondsmen would not allow him to flee if he intended to jump his bonds. The government denies involvement with the New York investigation.
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Qisippeitines
Georges W Beavers
Department of Justice
Tw York State
Hooker
Congress
Kwa
Department
Beavers
New York
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promote Quick Relief and Harmless Use
A traveling salesman from St. Louis endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as safe and effective for headaches and nerve pain. He notes one tablet halts head discomfort and cites the product as ideal for travelers. The pills cost 25 doses for 2 cents, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
St. Loui
Arches
Appeals to the President over Holland sub contracts
Lake family protests to President Roosevelt, charging unlawful Holland submarine contracts and patent piracy by the government. Lake cites 1905 law, Navy defenses, and 1993 bribery probes, urging action and formal Attorney General review on perjured testimony in Congress.
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Washington Post
Bridgeport, Conn
Lake
Simon Lake
Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Almon Lake
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
W Duehl
Mr Lake
Congressional Investigation Committee
Taylor
House
Phillip Doblin
President Roosevelt Ready for Southwest and Rocky Mountain Trip
President Roosevelt completed official duties and prepared to depart Washington Monday at 3 am for Louisville. He will travel with Loeb Young Fortesque Lambert McGrew Latta three reporters and several servants in a private car train. Destination San Antonio for Rough Riders reunion on April 7 with stops including Louisville St Louis and other cities. He plans wolf hunting in Oklahoma from April 8 to 10 then Colorado for main hunting, meeting Cuban Minister Quesada Mexican officials Gamboa and British Secretary Beirne. Secretary Morton abandons trip due to ear illness awaiting treatment.
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Roosevelt
Southwest
Rocky Mountain
Washington
Louisville
Loeb
S B M Young
Lieut Fortesque
Lambert
McGrew
Latta
San Antonio
Gid
Rough Riders
Louisvile St Louis
Oklahoma
Colorado
Senor Quesada
Mr Gamboa
Ambassador Azpirez
Morton
Postmasters Appointed Across States and Territories
The President appointed numerous fourth class postmasters in Arizona California Connecticut Illinois Maryland Mississippi Grenada New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas West Virginia and other locales listing names such as Harry Van Gorder Edward Gilbert Fritz Dorries Adolphus Orcutt William Frankford Margaret Gabaniss Samuel Barton Albert Muller John WeMfanua Thomas J Smith Samuel M Altdoerffer Adam J Weik Steven Wo Melmroy and Koontion.
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Ester
Arizona
Morenci
Harry
van Gorder
California
Coalinga
Connecticut
Edward
Gilbert
Illinois
Breeze Fritz Dorries
Tadian Territory
Coweta
Adolphus D. Orcutt
Maryland
Princess Anne William
Jacob Feldman
New York
Gasport
Samuel
Barton
North Carolina
la Grange
Albert Muler
Obkie
Iewett
John
WeMfanua
Salem
Thomas J Smith
Pennsylvants
Ambridge
Samuel M Altdoerffer
Sharon Will
David Dalton
Watsontown
Daniel Lo Grier
Tennessee
Manchester
Euclid
W Smartt Jr
Texas
Bourne Gerald W Carrow
Liberty
Thomas F Calhoon
West Virginia
Chester
Washington
Armor Plate Tests to Measure Battleship Shielding
Tests at Indian Head Maryland will probe armor plate resilience on a Tennessee class ship side model using large and medium calibers with high explosives. The work aims to define armor resistance and the effectiveness of splinter bulkheads and internal construction. Similar tests with mortars may follow at Sandy Hook proving ground next month. Major George M Wells, surgeon, is retired by the President for incapacity. He joined the army from Indiana in May 1891 and became a major in August 19.
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Naval Proving Ground
Indian Head Md
Dandy Hook Proving Ground
George M Wells
Army
Wells
Indiana
Concert and Dance at George Washington University
George Washington University students and friends held an evening concert and dance under the Athletic Association at Hauschers. More than 50 attended. Performers included the Neapolitan Mandolin Quartet and University ensembles directed by Messrs Christani Whitmore and Roderick, with the Girls’ Glee Club and University Orchestra. Patronesses were Mrs Needham, Mrs Hodgkins, Mrs Shute, and Mrs Richardson. A floor committee led the dance.
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George Washington
George Washington University
Athletic Association
Hauschers
Mandolin Quartet
Todd
Holt
Yundt
Galleher
Kissinger
Marion McTail
Girls' Glee Club
Adele Taylor
Mary Birch
Clarence W Whitmore
Edith Pickering
University Orchestra
Emil Christani
Wilbour Bache
C W Whitmore
University Glee Club
Roland Roderick
C W Needham
St .Packer
H Js Hodgkins
D KK Shute
W Richardson
H FE Collins
F W Albert
T S Hemmick
H McLean
P J F Mahler
LD B
Nye
C Stanley
C © Sterne
D Stivers
F EB Winter
C B Winship
F H West
Death of Mrs Blackiston widow of A Hooton Blackiston
Elizabeth Pearre Blackiston widow of A Hooton Blackiston of Cumberland Massachusetts and sister of Representative Pearre of Maryland died suddenly at 1216 Nineteenth Street Northwest from neuralgia at the heart. Funeral planned for Cumberland Tuesday from Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Daughter of Judge George A Peake she belonged to Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames and was native of Cumberland with prominent state family. Treasury receipts show National bank notes redeemed 982376 dollars and internal revenue receipts 609443 dollars, customs 798398, miscellaneous 76984, expenditures 2800000.
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A. Hooton Blackiston
Representative Pearre
Elizabeth Pearre Blackiston
A Hooton Blackiston
Cumberland
George A Pearre
Maryland
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Blackiston
Bright's Disease and Diabetes News Excerpted Cure Claims
A San Francisco letter from the Call office touts Bright's Disease and diabetes as curable. Edward Short and other staff members reportedly recovered from diabetes, with mention of a mother and ex Supreme Judge Bigelow also recovering. It promotes pamphlets and urges distribution through Fulton Compounds.
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San Francisco
Williams
Sirs
Fulton
Washington
Post
Clifford House
Bright
Edward Short
Duluth
Minn
Bigelow
Call
John J Fulton
Kenesaw Writ Delays Apartment Building Appeal
Commissioners lose power to appeal after mandamus compels building inspector to grant permit. Duvall says only Ashford can appeal, requiring a large superseding bond. Board declines action while noting public space projections blocked. developers reportedly proceed regardless.
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Kenesaw
Kenesaw Avenue
Stateenth Street
Claybaugh
District Supreme Court
Duvall
Ashford
Messrs Duhon and Harding
Apartment House
Lowe Newbold
Messre
Charles H Armes
John Boleman, Jr
Claims Corporation
Ingher
Housekeepers Seek Best Outlet for Goods and More
Housekeepers seek honest ways to sell surplus items during spring cleaning. C G Sloan & Co at 1407 G Street NW specialize in selling furniture and household goods. Death of Mrs E F Hauch, sister of Mrs William Birney of Washington, is announced. She died in Culpeper VA after a long illness, survived by her husband and a nine year old daughter. Lieut Frank Marble has relieved Gillis as naval attache in Tokyo. Flowers for dinners and parties advertised with Shaffer.
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G Sloan & Co
G Street
E. F. Hauch
E. F Hauch
William Birney
Washington
Lieut. Marble
Gillis
Tokyo
Frank Marble
General Board of the Navy
Insertion of Embroideries and Lace Widths for Shirts
The notice advertises lace and embroidery widths from 6 to 48 inches for shirt waists with Swiss and Nainsook fabrics. It highlights button holes, Repousse, and French patterns, offering all-over embroidery by yard at special value pricing per yard.
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Tenerife
Special Lot of Cambric and Nainsook Garments Sale
A washable assortment includes 30 dozen bow neck Cambric Corset Covers with French trim and Torchon lace plus matching Drawers Children and Childrens India Linen Dresses. Garments valued up to 3 dollars, special bargains on Nainsook Corset Covers with Valenciennes lace.
Childrens Muslin Drawers and Special Nazareth Waists
An old notice advertises childrens muslin drawers with hems and tucks in sizes 11 to 12 years and the Spécial Children's Bleached Nazareth Waists. Items are priced 12 to 103 cents, with design features including double rows of pulllicity and tape SDS hints.
Domestic Mosquito Netting Sale at Special Monday Deals
The advertisement lists mosquito netting in all colors with inches wine eight yard pieces at 6c 40¢ per yard. Includes extra large Turkey red I borders regularly worth 74c. Indicates a Special Monday sale by Lanen Huck Jowels.
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Soca
Vondiy
March Crop Report Shows Favorable Conditions Nationwide
The Weather Bureau notes mild temperatures and broadly favorable farming conditions through March. While parts of the Lake region Middle Atlantic and New England were cold early but improved, Gulf states saw excess rain delaying farm work. Spring seeding of wheat oats and corn progresses well with good soil moisture and high stands in many regions. peach buds show damage in central valleys and Gulf states but less so along the Atlantic coast. Assistant Secretary Loomis of the State Department is set to return tonight to resume duties Monday.
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Weather Bureau
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Gulf States
Pacific Coast
Washington
Llinois
Missouri
Kansas
Nessee
North Carolina
Atlantic Coast
Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Loomis
State Department
California
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Beother
John Drikh
Otoea
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Eile
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Tuttle
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Venice
Madras
India
Kings Palace
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Treasury
National Bank
Bright’s Disease and Diabetes News
Mar Shaw
Willigow’ Pharmacy
Jgtni
Shaffer Flret
Ith
I Siz
Children’s Department
Arnold
Mondcay
Monito
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Worney
Lauretta Lewis
St Marys School
Rochester
Grover
Quincy
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Pilgrim Light Lunch
F Street
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la. Ave
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Nat Goodwin
George W. Cochran
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