War Game Faces Setback Over New York Regiments
War Department faces strong disapproval from Lt Gen Roe New York adjutant general over a joint drill plan linking state infantry to coast artillery The pullback reflects concerns that regimental organizations cannot serve effectively under coast artillery command Acting Secretary Oliver urges New York to volunteer or risk negating harbor defense drills Meanwhile Maryland guards accept summer joint drills with regular coast artillery at Fort Howard Chesapeake Bay from July 1 to July 14.
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New York Harbor
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Army Orders and Transfers From the War Department
Army orders list Capt Harry B Jordan and other officers in the Ordnance and Medical Departments receiving terms of absence and retirement. Retirements, transfers to new stations, and duty assignments include Col Joseph Girard at Atlanta, Lieut Col Francia Howardie Fitter Cavalry, and Lt Col Panister. Additional postings cover Forts Ethan Allen, Fort Myer, and Fort Barry with inspections of ordnance material.
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Marine Hospital Changes Orders Affection Stations and Duties
Changes of station and duties for officers of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service announced. Names include P M Carrington, Carroll Fox, T D Berry, A M M Stimson, W C Ricker, W H Ward, T W Salmon, T Dyson Walker, E Holt, plus boards at Wilmington and Seattle for examinations. Oaths and reorders issued.
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P. M. Carrington
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T D Berry
A. MM. Stimson
WC Ricker
Norfolk
WH Ward
T W Salmon
T Dyson Walker
E . Holt
New Orleans
Wimington
Revenue Cutter
Seattle Wash
JH Oatley
HG. Ebert
F. R. Underwood
Brooklyn Navy Yard Blaze Threatens Foundry
Fire at the Steam Engineering Foundry No 29 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard was spotted by steamfitter Charles Hallett prompting rapid action. He and others fought the flames until marine guards and city fire crews arrived, likely starting from defective wiring. Loss not exceeding 300 dollars.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Charles Hallett
Marine Guard
Marine Barracks
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Sands Street
Navy Secretary investigates ejection at Congressional Library
Secretary Metcalf requests a written statement from two men ejected from the Congressional Library. They claim uniformed status triggered removal, while the library captain cites improper flirtation with women. If warranted, Metcalf will raise the matter with the Library of Congress.
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Meriam Ordered to Command Battleship Missouri
Capt G A Meriam relieved from New York Navy Yard duty and ordered to command the battleship Missouri in Hampton Roads. On April 20 he will relieve Capt EC Pendleton, who assumes commandant duties at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
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Defends Idaho Procedure Says Borah Treated Unfairly
Denver reports Special Assistant Attorney General Judge McBurch denies any link between Idaho land fraud probes and the Western Federation of Miners case over Governor Steunenberg’s murder. He warns sensational Idaho coverage should be discounted and defends federal courts from political pressure while noting Borah’s past role for Barber Lumber Co. and asserting no evidence he conspired in land dealings.
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Supreme Court to Rule on Sugar Refining Case
Case seeks to strike down Treasury polariscope test corrections in sugar imports. American Sugar Refining Company asserts practices impact purity percentages across West markets and coal transport disruptions persist on Pacific rail lines. Dominican treaty vote anticipated next week as US Santo Domingo pact moves forward.
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Russians Face Famine as Millions Suffer Demand for Aid Rising
From Landén, Dr. Bernard warns of a dire famine in southeastern Russia where up to 20,000,000 people may starve without aid. Epidemics, ruined harvest prospects, and women selling themselves for food are described as relief appeals push to end of July. Red Cross fund drives report multiple subscriptions and a $5,000 cable to Russia for famine relief.
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China Famine Worsens as Relief Strains Reach Limit
Shanghai reports from four famine centers describe widespread death from hunger. Yaowan and Sing-Kiang-Pu-Mu note rising child fatalities, Suchien warns of empty supplies, Lukiawietse depicts refugees selling belongings and families subsisting on scant food. U.S. aid rises as Christian Herald contributes $50,000 to boost relief, bringing total American remittances to about $220,000 for famine relief in China.
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Relief appeal cites 60,000 Romanian Jews facing starvation
In New York on April 19 the Roumanian relief committee sent $2500 to Jassy to aid riot victims. Chief Rabbi Niemiower warned that 60,000 Jews in Romania are destitute and will die without prompt aid from America, and blamed anti Jewish outbreaks endorsed by some officials.
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Miner resistance halts Alberta coal back-to-work orders
Winnipeg April reports from Alberta coal districts indicate most miners, led by John Mitchell of the United Ming Workers, ignore back-to-work wires from Sherman of British Columbia and Alberta unions. The miners are expected to refuse to act on the instructions in a widespread stand.
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Sothebys Sells Horace on Vellum for 6500
London April 18 Quaritch, the dealer, bought a fifteenth century Horace on vellum illuminated with thirty two sabazatures for six thousand five hundred dollars at Sotheby's sale this afternoon.
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Mail Carriers Appeal Over Lorain Duty Clash
Lorain Ohio mail carriers Capt A F P Gove and Seret Phinney appealed to Senator Foraker after being ordered to return to postal work. Postmaster General Meyer will send a senior official to Lorain to investigate. Soldiers from Company 4H Fifth Ohio National Guard had been kept in armory during a two week stand. The dispute tests whether postmaster or carriers acted rightly as government service takes precedence.
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Foreigners See President at White House Coal Tour
President Roosevelt hosted Austro-Hungarian visitors including 7. Petucheky of Asalg Bohemia a wealthy coal operator and relatives Counselors Bihl Hyladalok and Engineer Loecker. They described the trip as worthwhile and expressed astonishment at the size of the coal fields and industrial scope.
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New Yorker at White House Discusses Club Offer
Former Representative W. J. Coombs of New York and president of the Commonwealth Club met with the President yesterday. The club, linked to Roosevelt by membership, has not met in ten years. Coombs suggested reviving gatherings and offering club facilities for nonpolitical talks on important issues.
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New York
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Lumber Trade Inquiry Finds Lumber Prices Excessive
Ottawa April 19 The committee tasked to investigate the alleged combined lumber trade of the Canadian west reports to Parliament they unanimously find lumber prices excessive and note a combination between the Retail Lumbermen's Association and the Lumbermen's Manufacturers' union. They defer a definite opinion pending further evidence on lumber production.
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Movement on Lumber Trust Targets Weyerhaeuser Power
The Department of Justice prepares to file Sherman Act charges against the lumber trust. Fred Weyerhaeuser, Minnesota timber magnate, is said to be missing as DOJ and Bureau of Corporations probes deepen. Other key figures include T B Walker and C A Smith of Minnesota, noted for vast timber holdings and wealth. A Northwest power broker, Walker, hosts a famed art collection and dominates timber land wealth.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
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Grape Nuts Help Childs Stomach and Nerves Says Heal
A mother reports her daughter's relief from distress after stomach with undigested food and gas. Reading about predigested Grape Nuts, the child began a morning habit of eating the cereal and regained vitality, ending headaches and stomach pains. Pontum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book The Road to Wellville. There’s a Reason.
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Drago Doctrine Debate Opens American Law Meet
The first annual meeting of the American Society of International Law convened at the Willard with President Elihu Root presiding. About 400 officials and diplomats attended as topics ranged from the Drago doctrine to peace and war, neutral rights, and the enforcement of debts among nations.
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Willards
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Macfarland
Root
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Nantucket Island
Mase
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University of Indiana
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Spain's Queen Takes Drive and Pope Gifts for Heir
In Madela on April 19 Queen Victoria enjoyed a park drive in fine health. King Alfonso received Count Onorati from Rome, bearer of a layette and gifts from the Pope for the expected royal heir.
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