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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
8
Sixteen hundred militiamen board the Sumner and McClellan amid a farewell at the wharves. The District detachment sails with sealed orders toward Boston as the brigade trains and equipment are loaded for an extended exercise and potential land attack.
Norfolk VA Aug 11 The battleship New Jersey weighed anchor in Hampton Roads and moved to southern drill grounds 30 miles from the Virginia Capes as ships of the fleet maneuver for pre practice drills and deep sea target work set to begin Monday. The Minnesota Vermont Texas Nebraska and others will join the flagship with a full fleet at sea under ideal weather as tugs deliver mail and supplies.
Customs officers in Honolulu allege that members of the crew of the cruiser St Louis smuggled about 1 navy shipment of Samoa clothes and a heavy auto ashore after the ship’s arrival from Samoa. The case, under investigation by the Collector of the Port and US District Attorney, hints at more arrests to follow.
Pacific cruise details outline a December start for ships forming a battle fleet to sail from Manila to various U S ports. Departure includes Manila and Yokohama assembly, with a return to San Francisco by September. The plan lists routes to Seattle and Honolulu and notes Japanese opposition amid wartime strategy.
The War Department issued a statement about a man named Thompson alleged to impersonate a lieutenant and sometimes wear an army uniform. He reportedly passed worthless checks in New York and St Louis, including a $85 draw on Wormed Jaccard & Kim, and a $100 check at 35 in change. He also presented a $1 check from the National New Haven Bank via the Weil Adkins Company in New York.
Fragmented dispatch lists officers and units including Frank Stase Twelfth Cavalry Maj Wilam J Michelson Seventh Cavalry engineers and engineers exams. Mentions detentions for examination and duty with rovers, Massachusetts march, Fort Caumsil sur Fort Mophil, and Oklohesm University.
Naval officers listed with commissions and duty orders dating from July 1 to July 3. Names include Wk Gapertog, McAlline, MX Beatel, Whehington, Davia, Cryo, Omar Marble, Yael, Pert, Weynolas, Witherspoon, Kiemann, Bilitwip, Blakely, Sinks, Draemel, Wernant, Engle, Fuller, Fletcher, Pagitte, Murtom, Murphy, Van de Boe, WoGlndxen, Oldendorf, Barney, Etrawa, Lammers, Lothrop Jr, Birger, Dunbin, Sig, Ben a, Shrg Seaman, and other midshipmen and staff. Assignments include home and wait orders, duty at various stations, and navigational roles.
Reported accident details a Navy tug sinking after sending anchors to Boston off Cape Ann. A crew member Captain Trotter and others were saved, several men lost including surgeons and crew, with lifeboat and raft rescues described amid chaotic scenes and later hospitalization.
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.
An OCR dense list shows health office records with numerous names, ages, and places. The fragmentary text mentions residents, deaths, and hospital references across multiple locations, hinting at a dated archival health record collection.
A maritime log lists vessels arriving and sailing including Olympia Chicago Hartford Tonopah Patapanaca Provincetown Yorktown Louisiana Ohio Virginia Rhode Island and more. Movements show origin ports such as Boston San Francisco Bremerton Hampton and Exoznahawich with destinations for drill and service near Manitou Machingo and Micke.
Salt Lake City August heat thinned the Grand Army of the Republic parade. About 1,300 children failed to join the living flag ceremony as volunteers and spectators endured temperatures near 85 degrees. The event drew thousands, including the Mountain Boys of Vermont, and praised old soldiers amid a military procession through Main Street.
An article in your paper alleges Gen Hawkins the governor of the United States Soldiers' Home punishes inmates by retaining part of their quarterly pensions for offenses. The practice: an inmate punished and later readmitted only if he retains a sum equivalent to his pension. critics say the policy deprives veterans and may amount to coercion, with stronger penalties for long-term residents.
The wedding joined Miss Margaret Dorothea Cornet daughter of Mrs. Longa B Cornet and Jacob Jus van der Torse de Bye of Dutch nobility. The ceremony under American and Dutch flags at Cornell colors honored guests from Harvard and Cosmopolitan Club circles.
A veteran inmate at the National Home cites extreme want caused by pension money withheld, blaming a rule that denies funds to households with a dependent wife and child. The case highlights hardship among families of soldiers at the home and the treasurer’s handling of payments.
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