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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

35

REDS OFF 10 WAR EMBARKS ON TRANSPORTS

Sixteen hundred militiamen board the Sumner and McClellan for a major embarkation bound for Boston. Crowds at the wharves witness farewell scenes as the flotilla readies for a large district militia exercise planned to begin noon tomorrow and run through August 4 with troops expected to land and establish camp near the city.

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Navy Battleship New Jersey Tests Rough Sea near Norfolk

In rough water off Hampton Roads the battleship New Jersey weighed anchor and moved to the channel within 30 miles of the Virginia Capes. Other fleet ships including the Minnesota, Vermont, and Nebraska followed to maneuvers and deep sea target drills slated to begin Monday. Weather was ideal with blue skies as navy tugs delivered mail and supplies.

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SAY NAVY MEN SMUGGLED CHARGES AGAINST ST LOUIS CREW

Customs officers in Honolulu file charges against several sailors from the cruiser St Louis arriving from Samoa. The port collector and US district attorney say investigations continue with many arrests expected. A quantity of Samoan tapa cloths with heavy auto ink is reported smuggled ashore after the ship’s arrival.

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Pacific Cruise Outlined for Seattle War Maneuvers

Pacific cruise plans outline a fleet sailing from Seattle this fall and winter. The first squadron of destroyers will depart December 2 for Mantle light and then to Japanese ports. Battleship and patrol components move between Honolulu and Yokohama with maneuvers offshore before returning to San Francisco in early September.

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Impersonator Thompson Seeks Army Rank In Uniform

The War Department issues a statement about a man named Thompson alleged to impersonate a lieutenant of the army and sometimes appears in an army uniform. Records show he passed worthless checks, notably $85 in New York and St Louis purchases from Weymied Jaccard & Kim, and a $100 check to obtain $35 in change. An assistant treasurer, Adkins Co of New York, says Thompson presented a bank check for 100 dollars at the National New Haven Bank and was advanced funds. He is described as sometimes appearing in military attire.

War Department Yesurraqy Thompson Army Land Pat Metarland New York War Department Wérmied Jaccard & Kim St Louis

Army orders report for various officers and exams

A rugged list of army orders assigns officers and units to inspections, examinations, and duty. Names include Maj Wilam J Michelson, First Vicar Hiris Helrik, and Cap Adam F Cua, with mentions of engineers, infantry, and finance departments and duties at forts and universities.

Frank Stase Wilam J Michelson Ure Ley Kan Hiris Helrik Finance Department Chittor Durey

Orders to Naval Officers Commanders and Midshipmen

A sweep of commissions and orders issued to naval officers and midshipmen transferring to new posts or awaiting orders. Included are captains commanders lieutenants and ensigns with destinations to Washington Marietta California North Carolina Georgia Montana and other postings as the Navy reorganizes ships and crews.

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Lost from Navy Tug Model Insurance Law Trotter Drowned

A Navy tug incident near Cape Ann ends in drownings as a crew rescues a woman and child. Survivors from the vessel carrying anchors to Boston are landed at Laneville, while Surgeon Trotter and several crew members are reported missing or rescued. insurance law committee plans to meet in Detroit.

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Old Cruiser Enterprise to Be Sold to Navy Sale

The United States cruiser Enterprise, once used as a schoolship, was ordered sold. Launched in 1878, she was the third naval vessel to bear the name Enterprise, reflecting a historic but now ended era.

Enterprise United States

Health Office Record Brings Wide Roster Of Deaths And Names

A scanned health office record lists numerous individuals with ages spanning infancy to elderly, including Wilbur, Alta, Marty, Nora, Mary, Catherine, and others. The document mentions hospital wards, affiliations, and residences, with several entries noting deaths and memorial details amid a crowded roster of patients and staff.

Movements of Vessels Arrived and Sailed

A clipped report lists vessels arriving at and sailing from multiple ports. References include Olympia Chicago Hartford Tonopah Patanaca Provincetown Yorktown Louisiana Ohio Virginia Rhode Island and Hampton with routes from Boston San Francisco Bremerton Exoznahawich and Manitou.

Nava Olympia Chicaga Hartford Tonopah Ath Patanaca Provincetown Yorktown Lousiana Ohio Virginia Rhode Ieland DFM Grounds Chicago Crom Kath Patapao Boston Provitestoma Albany San Francisco Veanton Yorktom Bremerton Heate Louistawn Olio Rhode Island Hampton Welverine Frm Exoznahawich Souk Manitou Micke

Heat Thins Salt Lake City G A R Parade Attendance

In Salt Lake City Utah on August 11 the grand parade of the G A R faced severe heat. About 1 300 children on foot bore a living flag while others fainted or were removed to shade. The event drew 20000 spectators as veterans and bands marched in a strict military formation through Main Street aided by emergency stations.

Salt Lake City Utah Wraugh

Veterans at Soldiers' Home face pension retention scheme

An untitled account alleges Gen Hawkins uses power to punish inmates by withholding a portion of their quarterly pension for offenses. Inmates may be confined, kept out of discharge, or readmitted only if they retain funds equal to the pension previously drawn. The scheme reportedly varies by offense and pension size and harms both short and long term residents.

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WED UNDER MINGLED FLAGS AT CORNELL WEDDING

The wedding united Margaret Dorothea Cornet of New York with Jacob Jus van der Tors de Bye, son of a noble family. Ceremony under a canopy of American and Dutch flags featured Cornell colors. Notables included Dr. Predel Tieser of Harvard as best man and city notables among guests.

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Veteran inmate sues pension rule in case of family hardship

A National Home inmate describes extreme want caused by pension payments withheld. The veteran cites a rule denying funds to the treasurer of the Soldiers Home and the impact on his wife and child, leading to eviction and hunger. The article notes Congress action and Governor Artis Has etc.

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