Weather Chief Moore Denies Graft Charges Amid Wage Claims
Prof Whlis L Moore of the Weather Bureau defends the Mount Weather project against graft allegations and secret-service scrutiny. He cites open payrolls and approved eight hour days with set wages for stone masons carpenters and laborers, condemns secrecy and presses for accountability. argues a strong press and public scrutiny keep officials honest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whlis L Moore
Weather Vreau
Agricultural Department
Burgau
Buin
Viraes Aden
Mount Weather
Moore
Weather Service
Wilson
ASES PETERS TO RESIGN DEMAND REPORTED
Atlanta Aug 10 Harryte Jordan at the Southern Cotton Association telegraphed Col ES Peters demanding his resignation and suspended him as an officer. Jordan said Peters public remarks show disagreement with the bureau of cotton statistics and other Department of Agriculture investigations. Executive committee endorsed the demand after nineteen replies were gathered. Peters, elected VP at the New Orleans convention, lives in Calvert Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Haryte Jordan
Southern Cotton Associataog
Col ES Peters
Jordin
Peters
Southern Cotton Association
Col Peters
Washington
Bureau of Cotton Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Cot Els Peters
Association Arts Organization
New Orleans
Calvert, Tex
Wilson Extends Scrutiny of Employees in Dept
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson broadened the inquiry to learn if any department staff own stock or have interests in firms connected to department matters. Solicitor McCabe to lead. District Attorney Beach preparing department cases for grand jury. Wilson silent on investigations. no new developments reported. Panama nurses exam planned by Civil Service Commission for September 18 to recruit trained nurses for Isthmus work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
McCabe
Beach
Beach Posterdey
C. C C. Clark
Department
Bureau of Atgustic
Hyde
Panama
Civil Service Commission
Critex
Istimwus
Builder Lipscomb's Career in Washington and Family Ties
Wiltradt P. Wad born near King George had military service from 18. Lipscomb moved to Richmond then Washington, becoming a leading builder. He constructed notable properties on Connecticut and Massachusetts avenues, Eighteenth Street, and Vermont Avenue areas. He married Lute K. Wale and has two children, Helen Trene and George William. He serves on Union Trust Company board and church boards, with trusteeships in Vermont Avenue and Whitney Avenue Christian Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltradt
P. Wad
King Pee
Apie Ees
Tora
Jett Jan Cant
Ene Eade
Jf Wehes Owas
Aimee Mr. Lipscomb
Abe
Appomattox
Warren Lipscomb
Elizabeth Lipscomb
Richmidnd
Ter
Washington
H C Perkins
Connecticut Avenue
Sawyer House
George W
J. J. Hempmll
Bancroft Place
Lyman Tiffany
Fendal
Charles L Fitzhugh
Lewis Johnson & Co’s Bank
W Duncan McKim
Eighteenth
John Davis
New Hampshire
Col
F L Denny
Rhode Island Avenue
Edward A Mitchell
Sxteenth Street
Lipscomb
Misa Lute K. Wale
Washington, DC
Helen Trene
George Wiliam
Union Trust Company
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Whitney Avenue
Outing Fund Running Low at Camp Good Will
Camp Good Will managers face cuts as funds fall short for sponsoring outings for mothers and children. Since July 1, about 100 children have visited weekly by bus. rising demand and scarce treasury threaten continued support, prompting appeals for aid from individuals and organizations in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Good Will
Littlefield, Alvord & Coach Party
Washington
John B. Sleman Jr
Claude WN Bennett
Mattie Leo Allison
Lottie Mas Alijeon
Dil Nan Alheon
Elzabeth Alison
Yost
Cosby A
Evening Star
Anonmous
Christian Dndeavor Society of
Vermont Avenue
Chetattan Church
Messra
Pratt & Somu Corbee Ie
Kellor Memorial Lutheran Christian Society
Helen D, Brace
M van Dyck
John C Athey
Milton EB. Arlos
Chinese boycott of American goods tests administration
The article reports a growing anti American boycott in China led by students, with Mongtomery Schuyler Jr noting orders in Singapore and Shanghai to cancel U.S. goods. Officials fear spread, while local merchants, and foreign rivals from England and Germany, may back the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
State Department
Montgomery Schuyler, Jr
Bangkok
Singapore
Stanghai
Rogers
Shanghai
Mr. Rogers
Chamber of Commerce of
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
England
Germany
United States
Uintah Lands Withdrawal Backed by Geological Survey
Acting Secretary Ryan announced the Interior Department will reconsider withdrawing Uintah lands in Utah from entry. Withdrawals target reservoir sites and arid land reclamation to aid Indian welfare and agricultural development, based on Geological Survey recommendations. He noted forest reserve lands not otherwise reserved remain subject to mining laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Ryan
Department
Uintah
Utah
Second Term Begins with Improved Playground Conditions
The second term of the playground season opens with better organization and easier conditions. Bernard J. Wefers, former world record holder in the 20 yard dash, leads athletics at North Capitol Street grounds, coordinating three baseball leagues and daily games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. Wefers
Dlorth Capitol
Ean
North Capitol Street
Chairman Shonts Praised By Canal Commission Visit
A cablegram from Gov. Magoon commends Chairman Shonts for his recent visit to the Isthmus. It notes the improvements in provisions for the canal project and the erection of facilities to carry on all work. The message highlights the efficient use of labor and the readiness of men to support the ongoing construction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magoon
Shonts
iSthaus
Chadreian Ernst
Loomis Resumes Duties as Acting Secretary of State
Assistant Secretary Loomis returns to desk at the State Department and serves as Acting Secretary while Secretary Reeson travels in Labrador. He voices pride in the current leadership, urging continued support for the capable team and improved compensation for public service.
Fathusiastic for Tanner Delegates Pledged Support
Delegates from several states pledged to support James Tanner for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Letters from veterans nationwide urged his election, with one Memphis Joe Smith note praising voting in Denver. The encampment opens September 4 with the election on September 8 and a grand parade September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tanner
Grand Army
GA. R
Tennessee
Tanner
Gwr
New York
William J. Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Grand Army of Tennessee
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Port- Jana Exposition
Des Moines
Livingston on Esch Townsend bill and Jim Crow car laws
Georgia representative says the Esch Townsend railroad rate bill would have nullified Jim Crow car laws if not blocked by the Senate. He notes the bill could empower a commission to end segregation in interstate rail service and cautions future legislators to guard against such provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Georgia
House of Representatives
South
Senate
Renata
House
Salt Water Cure for Tuberculosis Reported from Paris Experiments
A report from Consul General Guenther in Frankfort describes Paris physician experiments using sea water diluted to seven parts salt per thousand as a hypo dermic injection for tuberculosis. Sterilized sea water is injected every three to four days, aiming for 50 to 60 cubic centimeters, with some patients showing improvement and revived bodily responses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Paris
Scrub Pine for Paper Trials by Forest Service
The Bureau of Forestry begins experiments to test scrub pine as a paper making substitute for spruce. Railroads study free plantations to gauge success, with Boston and Maine and Norfolk and Western lines initiating woodland planting plans. General Guenther of Frankfurt notes a Prussian surgeon discovers an edible smoke curing method.
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Bureau of Forestry
Forestry Service
Boston and Maine
Norfolk‘and Western Roads
Tradigre
Baye
Bneur
Guenther
Et Wrankfort
Germany
Deaths in the Steerage Report from New York Port
Department of Commerce from the Collector of New York reports that from Europe ports 1,582,004 steerage passengers embarked to New York in five years ending June 30, 205 with 1,?4 dying on voyage. The annual death rate around 656 per 2060, with Hungary Italy Germany and Norway listed for context. Monthly highs and lows show January peak and May dip. northern European steerage deaths number 242 of 1,361,000 and southern Europe 18,?k of 681,713. Babies under one year total 31,574 and 116 born in steerage. 1,774,088 passengers over eight years. Details on deaths under eight years and overall shipboard fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beezeta Murray
Department of Erce and Labor
Boenshow
New York
Europe
New York City
Washington
St. Paul
Minn
Portland
Oreg
Hungary
Italy
Germany
Norway
Unope
Oma
United States
Orders to Army Officers Grant Leave and Assignments
Long list of military personnel with leaves of absence ranging from ten days to two months. Includes Capt William Cole, Maj Ogden Rafferty, Brig. Gen. Albert L. Mills, Chaplain Halsey C. Gavitt, and others. Also details transfers to duty at Forts Monroe and Barrancas, construction roles, exam board appointments, and ship movements of Navy vessels and troops from Manila to various posts.
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Graham, Parker
Artilery Corps
Wiliam Cole
Compton Wilson
John Pitman
Ormand Department
Alvin C Vorls
Signal Corpa
Biteen
Dave
Pirot
Hidred
St D. Warfield
Thirtieth Infantry
Atwence
Julian R. Bernheim
United
Qgden Rafferty
Albert L. Mills
United States Misery Academy
Halsey C. Gavitt
First Cavalry
Lloyd le BR. Krebs
Presidio of
Monterey
Cal
Frank C Baker
Robert H Holfe
Fort Rosecrans
Nagasaki
Japan
Henry C Bonnycastle
Sixth Infantry
Department of California
Albert B. Dockery
Fifth Cavalry
Quartermaster General
Army
Fort Wingate
N Mex
Edward K Massee
Twenty-second Infantry
Fort McDowell
John EB. Stephens
Artillery Corps
Fort Barrancas
Fig
William E. Cofe
Robert H. © ‘Elton
Quartermaster General of the Army
Fort Monroe
Clarence P. Townsley
William G. Murchison
Highth Infantry
Colville P. Terrett
Fort Niagara
William H Miller
Department of the Lakes
Cal Medad
Martin
Permiasion
Cal. Miller
Fresuient
Charles W. Harris
Twenty-eighth Infantry
William McCaskey
Farmy Retiring Board
Denver
Colo
Paturn
Hhe
Robert C. Dayla
Seventeenth Infantry
United States Military Academy
Hig
Fort McPherson
Hhs Regiment
oMcers
Moet
N.Y
Calville P.perret
Eighth Infantry
Harry M. Heildck
Gureeon
Frank B. Andrus
Houston V. Svans
Willar Fruby
Aestubant Curacom
Leonard T Baker
Shell test fails to damage 12 inch plate at Fort Angeles
Sendy Hook New Jersey Aug 10 special to The Washington Post reports 17 percent 3 4 pounds of dynamite in a 12 inch steel plate shell test failed to injure the plate or packing when fired from a coast defense gun at 500 feet. The shot under Isham supervision aimed to use explosion power not penetration. Officers from New York and Capt Wheeler attended the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Sendy Hook
N. J
Willard & Isham
Isham
BE. D. Bricker
Bennington Memorial Board Names Prominent Advisers
San Diego August 10 The Bennington Memorial Association board of control selected an advisory group featuring figures from California and national prominence. Included are President Roosevelt Secretary Bonaparte ex Secretary Morton YMCA president Miss Helen Gould and Admirals Goodrich and McCalla along with California Senators Perkins and Flint and local Congressmen. Military arrivals at Buford include Seventeenth Infantry Thirteenth Cavalry and numerous officers and staff listed with duty changes and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Diego
Cal
Board of Control
Bennington Memorial Association
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Morton
Misa Helen Gould
Goodrich and McCalla
Pardee
Perking and
Flint
Buford
Department of California
San Francisco
Manila
Philippine Islands
Seventeenth Infantry
Thirteenth Cavalry
Vah Onsale
McGunnegle
Majo
Maney
Chynoweth
McCoy
Frier
Durfee
Lyon
Hunt
Crowley
Smith
Cochran
Huguet
Theute
Bell
Thomas, Jr
Hobbe
McConime
Harger
Nelson
Danforth
Goetecke
Frank
Snyder
Clendegin
Kendrick
Wagner
Campbell
Woulets
Cheston, Jr
Holliday
Bradford
Lynch
Murphy
Butler
Ieysdale
Spalding
Burnett
Dade
Mitchell
Liccuts
Herringshaw
Goethe
Crepton
Treasury's Mystery Liquid Cleaners Old Building
The Treasury building undergoes cleaning with a mysterious liquid by a contracted stone mason now to be paid 2900 dollars for a forty five day job. Treasury officials question the composition and safety of the preparation as parts of the stone remain dirty while others turn snowy white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Feials
Treasury Pmnciala
Vacation in Europe Assistant Attorney General Pradt Sails for England
Assistant Attorney General Pradt and his wife and child will sail from Philadelphia to Liverpool on Saturday. He is expected to retire from the Department of Justice later this year and resume law practice in Wisconsin. The postmaster appointments were announced for several fourth class offices in Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Virginia and others. 5. H. Bradford informs his father of his son Lieut Hay Bradford Seventeenth Infantry safely arriving in San Francisco. Deputy Auditor Chew resigns effective September 1 and Charles McGann of Muncie Ind named as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pradt
England
Outa A. Pradt
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Philippines
H. Bradford
Twentieth Street
Lieut
Hay Bradford
Seventeenth Infantry
San Francisco
Bradford
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Chew
Noel L Chew
Indiana
Charles McGann
Muncie
Ind
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Meteorological
Secret Service
Mount Weber
Congress
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Ases Peters
Jordan
Cotton Association
Willis P. Lipscomb
Siani
Uvintah
Magoon ‘Seva
Tethmus
Loomis
Reale
Act
Img
Reot
Labrador
Saald
MM. Loomis
Department of Grotp
Legatiéna
Jepa
Qi Odo
G. AR
Department of Commence
Trad
W. B. Moses & Sons
St. Cor, Uth
Palais Royal
Soane
Gladstone
Chan J
Lisa
Kedar
Agatha Webb
Donovan Pasha
The
Golden House
Richard Wyndham
Mr Munchausen
Miss Petticoats
Goéolphin
Don Quixote
Furple Palace
Plato Fortunes
Glencove
Mrs O
Wen
Anth Bea
Neanett
Pennless
Grenadier
Libra
Henry
Mr_ F
Slike
George Ad
Peter's Island
Dunstable Weir
Paul
Virgin Sainte
Stirling
Brastons
Uritan Knight
Hubbard
Lincoln
Clover
Elder Boise
Empire
Lord Kilgobbin
Perkins
Rockhaven
Hearn
Sir Jasper Carew
Heather
Galdos
Choir Invisible
Bar Harbor
Arthur Bonnicastle
Amd
Jezreel
Fe Abbey
11Th Street
A. Lisner
Rockland
North Atlantic Squadron
Rockland Search of Trade
Hopkins
Dubuaque
Newark
Nevada
Hall
Fort Silt
C. T Cob ‘van Create Ds
Havel Vosecls
Minngapolth
Liston
Wolverine
Ladington
Pforids
Hophine
Neveds
Atlante
Lawrence
Hietford
Rovkland
Ghantansmo
Tatema
Orgie
Chyttenobgl
Ereise
Rodgers
Portsmouth
Narragansett Bay
Amph
Naivy Yard
New Haven
Blake
C. B Wheeler
Washington, D. C
Bennington Memorial Board
A . Hodgson
Charleston
GC N Atwater
West Virgina
C Thomas
Navy Yard
League Island
T. Rodgers
Tompkinville
Buffalo
N. Y
W. §. Benson
Iowa
Tompkineville
Naval Station
JL. Taylor
Naval Hospital
Pensacola
Fla., &c
United States Naval Medical School
Corps of Engineers
Heard Medical Department
Wiliams-Foote
Philippine Rooute
Heddy and Lowe Hospital Corps
Signal Corps
Wick
Massachusette—Gantule
Walter C Goodspeed
Clarkeboro
John Rauscher
Pennsylvania
Byrnedale Lang Freeman
Glenbexel
Jacob F. Fifftes
St. NW
Academy 5
Kernan’s
CRAND
the Utopians
ONH Admissi
St. Louis
Florida Ave
Cleveland
EL Toro
H Street Northwest
Bush
E Street
N. W. Ete
Fulton
H.W
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