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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1907

Page

4

Carmack Poised as Key to Tennessee Senate Bid

Rumors say former Senator Carmack may enter Tennessee governor race to unseat Gov Patterson, with Frazer term ending in three years. Patterson opposes Carmack, who would heighten influence in the next Senate contest as Frazer nears retirement and Carmack travels the lecture field.

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Carter Two Engine Car Promises Big Auto Growth

Carter Motor Car Corporation creator describes early, harsh criticism of the two engine car concept and asserts that the Carter Two Engine Cars are ready to run. He predicts annual output of 50,000 within five years and 700,000 within eight to ten, with a Hyattsville Maryland plant to reach 100,000 cars annually. He notes treasury stock and no preferred shares, urging investors to trust the venture.

Thuedel United States Carter Ion An- Vetite Detroit Carter Motor Car Corporation Tme Hyattsville Treasury

Eight Cylinder Two-Engine Car Demonstration Request

A call to contact for particulars and a representative roll call on the eight cylinder two engine car with a demonstration arranged.

Castro's New Cabinet Formed in Caracas Newsroom

The Castro administration in Caracas announced a newly formed cabinet led by President Castro. The lineup includes ministers for Foreign Affairs, Public Works, and Education among others, with changes reflecting resignations and reassignments within the government. Names cited include Diego Pere and Juay Camanova among others in the updated posts.

Caracas Venemelag Juay Camanova, Aiafalsr of Education Kale

Vessel to prevent poaching patrols in Bering Sea

The naval transport Buffalo from Bremerton awaits at Puget Sound for the Pribilof Islands to aid revenue cutters policing the Bering Sea. Extra patrols are planned as open season nears end. The commander may conduct surveys in the area to aid the Hydrographic Office charts.

Buffalo Pntlof Bering Sea Bremerton Naval Station Puget Sound Pribilof Islands Itta Nere Bottalo Hydrographic Office

ASK KNIGHT TO RESIGN AS SHIPPING COMMISSIONER

The Department of Commerce and labor yesterday requested the resignation of William R Knight, United States shipping commissioner of Philadelphia. Charges of undue political activity were preferred against him by the Civil Service Reform Association of Pennsylvania. Civil Service Commissioner Greene investigated and found Knight had engaged in political activity and declared plans to continue active participation in politics.

Department of Commerce and Labor Yanterday Willam R Knight United States Philadelphia Fargea Chi Service Reform Association of Penn Civil Service Greene Knight

Texans' Lungs Protected by stringent anti tuberculosis rules

Board of Health imposes drastic tuberculosis regulations in Houston. Victims barred from working in public buildings, schools, churches, bakeries, and slaughterhouses. Floors must be daily sprinkled and disinfected. burlap banned as floor covering. prisoners confined to 200 cubic feet of air per hour. jails to be whitewashed and painted regularly.

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President as Peacemaker Seeks Pitney Nomination in New Jersey

Roosevelt aims to harmonize factional splits in New Jersey Republicans and backs Justice Mahlon Pitney of the New Jersey Supreme Court as a nonpartisan nominee for governor. Pitney, a former congressman and judge, is discussed as a unifying candidate who would lead the ticket if he resigns from the bench.

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Trial order issued for Minnesta Duilt endurance voyage

Orders issued for the final acceptance trial of the first class battleship Minnesta built by Newport News Shipbuilding Company now in New York. Starting Tuesday from New York the battle ship will undertake an endurance voyage lasting at least 48 hours. It will cruise at 84 knots maximum speed under natural draught and complete a four hour run under forced draught and utmost battery power.

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Connecticut Battleship Connecticut Returns From Test Run

The battleship Connecticut arrives at New York Harbor after speed tests, claiming an average of 16 knots over four hours and peak bursts near 19 knots. Admiral Evans and Capt Osterhaus report smooth engine performance, with some coal quality complaints and plans for another test at York Road.

New York Connecticut New York Navy Yard Tompkinsville Staten Louisiana Newport News Admiral Evans Evans Imola Oalerhaus Rockland Louisiaon Big Yarmpton Roada

War Department Grants Early Release Of Cavalry Recruit

The War Department consented to the immediate discharge of a cavalry recruit who enlisted June 1 and seeks release due to his father’s death and his mother’s need for support. The recruit cannot obtain discharge under current law, but may apply after one year. officials note delaying discharge would waste time and money already spent on training and preparation after one third of enlistment has passed.

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Uninspected Meats Bought by Army Engineers on River Work

A government complaint alleges Army engineer staff on Muscatine River project bought uninspected meats from a local dealer. The War Department ruled against restricting purchases to inspected plants, citing public policy and competition concerns. A separate Treasury ruling says sea service in certain territories does not raise pay under the May 29, 1909 act, limiting increases to land service.

Army Neats Betog Otede War Department Comptroller of the Treasury Porta Rica Cuba Philippine Islands Hawaii Matutes

Middletown Officers Nab Auto Speeders In Crusade

Arrests swept up Reginald Vanderbyt Rainey Louis Diagulers Dr Christian Holmes and driver for Mrs Clyde amid Middletown speed crackdown. All but Vanderbilt and Brug-ulera pleaded guilty and paid fines. those two pleaded not guilty and vow to contest.

Newport Reginald Cr Vanderbyt van J Rainey Louis A. Diagulers New York Christian B Holmes Cleveland Tor F Clyde Bryn Mawr Pa Middletown Vanderbilt Brugulere Brugulara

Land conspiracy charged in Grand Valley land grab

Jimph Kelly of the General Land Office says federal grand jury will hear evidence on alleged conspiracy to defraud the government. Investigation focused on acquiring 5600 acres of valuable Redianda Irrigation and Power Company land in the Grand Valley worth about two quads.

Grand Sanction Jimph Kelly General Land Office Washington Redianda Irigation and Power Company Kelly Grand Valley

Insurance laws analyzed by American Bar Associations panel

A report by the American Bar Associations insurance committee condemns state departments and urges sane legislation, federal supervision of insurance, and a fire marshal act. It argues for regulation of interstate insurance by Congress and criticizes deferred dividends, with committee members named from Omaha, Atlanta, Towanda, Washington, and Chicago.

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Chaplain Jones Trial Details Probed Note For 1250

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Aug 1 The court martial of Chaplain Harry W Jones on charges of scandalous conduct and foreknowledge continues with Jones testifying about small bills and a protested note for 1250 payable to J H Cook of Newark New Jersey The note's nonpayment and representations to the Navy Department are cited in the falsehood specifications The court adjourned to allow Jones to obtain papers for defense exhibits and will reconvene on Monday

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Marine Hospital Changes Announced for Week Ended August 7

Official bulletin lists changes of station and duties for commissioned and non commissioned officers of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. Entries name Surgeon General, various acting and temporary appointments, detachments, resignations, leaves, and transfers across multiple stations including Detroit Norfolk Mayport Vermandion and others, with specifics on duties and durations. The notice records personnel movements like relieving officers and assignments to quarantine and medical duties, noting pay-less days and temporary duties.

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May Avoid Eight Hour Law On Government Vessel Repairs

The War Department states the eight hour law may apply when repairs are done at a government dock under active government control. If the vessel is handed to a contractor and operated off government control, the act’s restrictions do not apply as of August 1, 19%.

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Washington 18 Accepts Armored Cruiser Washington by Navy

The Navy Department accepts the armored cruiser Washington after a successful trans Atlantic cruise. Built by New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, the vessel awaits final acceptance of sister ship Tennessee, built by the Cramps in Philadelphia, expected within ten weeks before a Pacific cruise.

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Private Fisher Selected for Willatsburg Target Shoot

Private Fisher of the Petersburg Grays, Company of the Seventy second Virginia Volunteers, completed a section of target matches to pick a representative for the state shoot at Willatsburg. Fisher was chosen as one of the boat boys in the event.

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Fragmented Hotel Guest List Across Cities

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and households associated with hotels in cities like Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington. The text reads as a jumble of names tied to Metropolitan and other venues with scattered affiliations and destinations.

Fragmented list of names and places across regions

A scrambled OCR sample listing numerous personal names and locations from multiple states and countries. The fragment reads like a detector of people and places such as New York Syracuse North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia with varied institutions and metropolitan references, but contains no coherent event. The result is a dense tangle of proper nouns rather than a narrative.

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