Indignant Cuba Officials Face U S Self-Government Lessons
Gov Magoon reports lax Cuban sanitation and indifference since independence, urging self-government reforms under Platt Amendment. Washington officials condemn neglect of hygiene and fever control, warning Cubans they will bear costs and continuation of occupation.
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Magoon
Islave
Cuba
United States
Magoan
Post
Washington
War Department
Cry Magoon
United Staies
Independente &S
Herame
Republic
Second Republic
Goethals lauded by Red Taylor for canal zeal in 1902
In a Canal Zone letter dated August 11 1902 Red Taylor praises Col Goethals as a master builder and war leader hopeful for Panama canal work. He credits Goethals with calm steady leadership inspiring confidence and friendship among workers and managers alike. The piece expresses firm support for his continued guidance and service.
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Staten Oe
Col Gortials Tram
San Faln
Col. Gasthals
Fieploves Ag
Providence
Panama
Standard Oil for Navy Procurement Controversy
Independent proguerrs claim Navy procurement specs favor Standard Oil, arguing specifications exclude competing oils. Officials indicate new purchase rules aim at January use, while critics say the process disadvantages rivals and benefits Standard Oil in the supply of lubricants for machinery.
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Navy Department
Scandard OM Company
Bureau of Supplies
Accuputs
Mytealé Ha
Prac
Tally
Otlivin
Standad
Romathan Goltes
Peor Oil
Transtca Ty
House Postmaster Dead Capt. Joseph C. McElroy Dies in Delaware
Capt Joseph C McElroy former House postmaster died suddenly in Delaware Ohio while visiting his son He was seventy five and longtime congressman aide and Civil War veteran from Syracuse Ohio He resided at 25 Aslett southeast and survived by three sons his wife had died years earlier
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Joseph C. McElroy
Son
Joseph Webilray
Ohio
House of Representatives
Cunee
Delaware
Ohto
McEtroy
House
Congress
Syracuse
Aslett
McElroy le
Stanford Jewels Sold in London Auction
Announcement from York dated August 11 reports the diamonds from the late Mrs. Stanford, widow of Leland Stanford Jr., sold quietly in a London wholesale sale. Proceeds will fund Stanford University per the will, with a committee including Finethy Hopkins, Joseph D. Grant, Charles D. Lathrop, and Whitefax Reid overseeing the sale. About 3,950,000 was realized, below expert appraisal of around a million dollars.
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W York
Tane
Stanford
Leland Stanford, Ir
Leland Btanford University
Taekr
London
Finethy Hopkins
Joseph D. Grant
Charles D. Lathrop
Whitefax Reid
United Statea
Great Britain
Will Inspect Navy Yards On Atlantic Coast Tour
A U S steamer Dolphin left the navy yard at 10 AM to accompany the House Naval Affairs Committee as they inspect navy yards from Norfolk to Boston. Chairman Foss leading Representatives Roberts Lilley and others, plan site visits to evaluate federal yard work. The tour ends after Portsmouth and New London before disbanding.
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United States
Dolphin
Navy Yard
Naval Affaira
North Atlantic
George Hamond Foss
Norfolk
League Taland
Philadelphia
New York
New London
Newport
Bradford
Portsmouth
Boston
Foss
Roberts
Massachusetts
Lord
Michigan
Bates
Pennsylvania
Lilley
Connenticut
Theme
Ohio
Daweon
End Mazer
Loulaiana
Tn Charke
Washington
May hot deport leaves actress Paula Klippenburg amid suits
Vienna born Paula Klippenburg a dancer detained in New York awaits final ruling on whether she is an undesirable immigrant. Officials delay decision awaiting additional information while she plans to return to Vienna by October to fulfill theater contracts.
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Paula Klippenburg
Recrsary of Commerce and Labor
United States
Hills Island
Misa Kippenburg
Smith
Jon
Paula
Sen
New York
Paula Kithpanburg
Ellis
Wawing
Merrill
Broadway
Eng
Larare A. Miler
Miller
Merrll
Caau
Gorty
Vienna
Berlin
President Roosevelts Mississippi River Commission Trip
Brig Gen Alexander Mackenzie and Rep Theodore Burton complete flaws for the Inland Waterways Commission to meet President Roosevelt in Keokuk October 1 as they travel by steamboat from St Paul. The eight state governors invite the trip with a reception planned in St Louis and Memphis leg slated. Members include Senators Newlands Warner Bankhead Byrton Gen Mackenzie Herbert Knox Smith Gifford Pinchot TL Newell and WM McGee.
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Inland Waterways Commission
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Keokuk
Alexander Mackenzie
Engineer Corps of the Army
Theodore Burton
Onin
St. Paul
Teayo
Paul
Kecause
St. Louis
Newlands
Nevada
Warner
Missouri
Bankhend
Alabama
Byrton
Gen. Mackensie
Herbert Knox Smith
Gifford Pinchot
Tl, Newell
WJ McGee
Americans Probably Safe Persian Border Report
British consul at Tabris reports American consul Mc Doty was about to leave for Ururakch. All quiet at that place. Turks were all at Tergavel and Kamle, reported destroyed, was bate.
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Teheran
State Department
Tabris
Mc Doty
Ururakch
Tergavel
Kamle
Bate
Cosby Accepts Dredging Bid For Potomac Anacostia Rivers
Maj. Spencer Cosby, engineer in charge of Potomac River improvements, has been authorized by Gen. Mackenzie to accept the Maryland Dredging and Construction Company bid of 170,040 for dredging in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers near Washington. The bid covers soft material from the Virginia channel at 9/ cents per cubic yard, tidal reservoir 9/ cents, Anacostia river 9/ cents, and hard material at 9/ cents per cubic yard, totaling 60 000, 600 000, 700 000, and 21 000 cubic yards respectively.
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Cosby
Potomac
Anatestia
Maj
Spencer Cosby
Potomac River
Gen
Mackenzie
Engineera
Maryland Dredging and Construction Company
Amacostie
Washington
Virgina Channel
Tidal
Anacosta River
Contes
Tisla
Anacostia River
Insane Telegraphist Arrested in New York Over Threat Letters
A telegraph office arrest in New York after noon reveals a young man named Cummings, signing as Pinto and Rocco, sent incoherent threats to President Roosevelt, King Edward, King Alfonso, and other officials. Officers found many letters urging political shifts, naval alerts, and foreign rulers, with similar handwriting suggesting a telegraphers strike link.
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New York
Tait
Talts
Bryan
Specter
Washington Post
President Foonevelt
King Wiward
King William
Evans
King Victor Emanuel
Jerome
Timothy D. Sullivan
Cummings
Pinto
Rocco
McIver and Stanton
Atreat
Bellevue
Avedaya
Stanton
Melvor
Lieut. Petroaino
Detective Bureau
Leutenant
Roosevelt
W. W. Antor
J P Morgan Home Silent After Art Treasures Trip
J Pierpont Morgan returned to New York aboard the White Star steamship Ocannic after four months abroad collecting treasures for private galleries. He declined to comment on the monetary situation, saying he would speak only after a full investigation. Sir Casper Purdon Clarkes noted Morgan had not discussed art with him and offered no hints on museum plans.
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New York
Secrot
Artshope
Europs
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ocannic
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Tean
Roossole
Casper Purdon Clarks
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Panama Junket Plans Stir Congressional Budget Talk
Reported discussions within the House Committee on Appropriations propose a Panama junket to review War Department budget estimates for the next fiscal year and consider extending Col. Goethels's allowances. The trip would cover about 2,000 miles from New York, taking six to seven days, with the Canal Zone described as attractive and the climate mild.
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Congress
Committee On Appropriations
Panama
War Department
Col
Goethels
New Fork
Alx
Government
Sense
Central America Uneasy Amid Reports Of Renewed Hostilities
Reports from Washington indicate uneasy status in Central America as Nicaragua may renew attacks on Salvador, despite naval observers noting grave relations. Officials warn commanders to report unusual activity and protect American interests as ships patrol regional waters.
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Central America
Nicaragua
Helyodor
Navy Department
Salvador
Acsfutla
Washington
Milweakee
Foritawn
Pacile Mide
Dubuque
Refunding Case Held Up by Internal Revenue Chief
Commissioner John G Capers of the Internal Revenue Bureau said he approved the Solicitor's opinion on the Ball estate refund claim but the ruling on tax refunds tied to a legacy and the Vanderbilt Eidman decision will not be promulgated now. The case concerns at least 1 909 000 and awaits the solicitor's return for possible modifications before any action is taken.
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John G. Capers
Internal Revenue Bureau
Solicitor of Internal Revenue
Youn B. Ball
United States Supreme Court
Vanderbilt Vs. Eidman
Internal Revenue
Buea Hay
Tha Commissionae
Mla
Tha Dollahor Oi
Governor Suspends Railroad Commissioner in Georgia
Governor Hoke Smith orders immediate suspension of Joseph Brown from the Georgia Railroad Commission and names Guyton McLendon to fill the vacancy. Brown’s suspension, cited under code authority, follows disputes over rate questions and sets a historic precedent for gubernatorial action against a state official. Brown is brother of the late former governor Joseph B. Brown.
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Binskinston Post
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Joseph Mr. Brown
Railroad Commission
Guyton McLendon
Gayton Mclenson
Brown
Summaey
Ruth
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Georgia
Navy aims to recall Buffalo to halt Pribilof patrols
The Navy Department is attempting to recall the cruiser Buffalo sent from Puget Sound toward the Pribilof Islands to disrupt patrols and prevent near touching. Officials say revenue cutters under Treasury jurisdiction are sufficient for the task, but up to now the Buffalo remains in service.
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Navy Department
Buffalo
Pribilof
Puget Sound
Anulst
Treasury
Guardsmen Find Disfavor In National Guard Pay And Labor Influence
The annual report of Gen. Greely examines attitudes of large firms toward National Guard members. It notes wage reductions during military duty, employer views on suspicions of Guardsmen, and difficulties keeping qualified personnel. Remount costs and cavalry horse prices are rising, with horses now priced higher than twelve years ago, signaling future supply concerns.
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National Guard
Gan
Greasy
Statar
Metabera
Feu
Grerly
Gen. Gresly
Hérsga
Hia
Naval display for Baltimore homecoming week planned
Gen Cuncon meets with Acting Secretary Brownson and Oliver to secure naval support for Baltimore celebration on the harbor. Navy officials say large warships cannot be stationed there due to retrofit and fall maneuvers, but smaller vessels may be sent elsewhere.
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Cuncon Sages
Amanomm
Maryland National Guard
Baltimore
Oliver
Rene Adora Brownson
Navy
Brownson
West, Indies
Central America
Armor contracts split between Bethlehem and Carnegie
Agreements signed at the Navy Department authorize 7,217 tons of armor plates and fittings for two new 20,000 ton US Navy vessels. Bethlehem and Carnegie supply armor in classes A to D with prices from 2 to 4 per ton, delivered by Hathichom and Varnegle companies, financed by Newport and Fore River shipyards.
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Bethlehem
Carnegie
Navy Department
Bethlehem and
Carnegie Steel Companies
Hathichom, Company
Varnegle Company
Army Leaves of Absence and Unit Orders Fragment
Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt Benjamin Ward and Capt William Mastin, plus extensions for several officers, transfers to Fort Farranean and related duties. The document covers Navy Yard duties, artillery corps movements, and general department instructions dated September 1730 with multiple named officers and stations.
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Bynjamin
Wards Way
Bavonbronth Infantry
Apt
William F Mastin
Pitth Infantry
Touranya
Charlen’ W. Forber
Birkth
Wiles P .Mangum
Eugith Cavaley
Ols
Frank B.bldean
Sern Cavatey
Seton
Charlee Melt
Eby
Gecood Cavatry
Carpe
Fort Farranean
Pls
Giver
J. Streub
Borge
Trong
Mask
Cort Clark D
Dudley
Pourteesth
Whipple Moreares
Aria
Colorado
Willow
Wentervelt
Mrad
Wit
Pupiadorsaia
Provinc-Q
Gillenpia
Atatiog
New York City
Sean
Schoone
de Marine Defense
Fort ‘Totten
My Y
Lorpéde Planters
Henry Khorfmt
George Armistead
Juime C
Harty
Fort Dawn
Wesh
Defense Areas for Pacific Chief of Artillery Leaves Washington
Brig. Gen. Arthur W. Murray, chief of artillery, leaves Washington by way of Philadelphia for the Pacific Coast to lay out defense areas similar to those on the Atlantic coast. He will be joined in Philadelphia by Commander Spencer Wood of the Navy to ensure army and navy uniformity, visiting Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and San Diego.
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Washington
Arthur W. Murray
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Tanti
Fhilidelphia
Spencer Wood
Murray
Seattle
Portland
San Sranciteo
San Diego
Traction Directors Elected for Washington Heights Line
Nine directors were elected to the Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company, linking with Congress Heights. The directors, including Arthur, H. Randle, C. Brothers Jr, and J. E. Davis, will convene next Wednesday at the United States Realty Company offices to plan road improvements.
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Aerate
Eee
Washington Heights
Paliroad Caxapans
Congress Heights
Pantera
Arthur
H. Randle
Y Mavnard
George A. Tudee
Weeting
Unite States Realty Company
Movements of Naval Vessels and Signal Stations
Movements of naval vessels list arrived ships at Washington ports and other anchorages including Midway, Tacoma, Newport, and New London with export and transit notes. Army signal stations to be established at Fort Lavett Maine and Fort Andrews Massachusetts with a board appointed to select sites for citations.
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Midway
Rocket
Washington
Suansba
Chattanooga
Fuser
Horse
Tacoma
Lawrence
Newport
Mary Yard
Olympia
Neveds
Dierids
New London
Mouth of
Potomac
Prairie
Gueter Bay
Alabama
Provincetown
Gateanion
Chefe Ctlna
Tale Chien
Army
Fort Lavett
Fort Andrews
Mass A
Board of Offcers
Navy Guns for Coasts Face Delays in Deployment
The Defense Board adopts temporary coastal defense guns due to shortages of high power coast defense guns. Navy crews at Guamitaname and Philippine stations replicate deck foundations with sunk six foot pedestals and anchors to secure naval gun mounts. Army ordnance lags in supply, forcing navy to operate until replacements are ready.
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Coasttagtenda Et Glongapo
Philippines
Gudintaname Naval
Cuba
Gumitaname
Army Ordnance
Commendation for Seaman on Leave Saves Three Lives
Navy Department praises G Ferguson, a seaman on the Tatoma, for jumping overboard from the Quackenbush on July 22 off Norfolk, Virginia, and saving three lives when a small boat capsized. He assisted two men and two women to reach safety, passing life rings and helping them back aboard.
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Navy Department
Ferguson
Tatoma
Quackenbush
Noy
Hine
Chaplain Jones Gives Bond in Larceny Case
Chaplain Harry W. Jones of the U S Navy appeared in Corporation Court to post bond of as he faces an indictment for grand larceny for uttering a check without funds. Sureties include W. J. Bobart, cafe proprietor, and J. J. Buster, piano company manager. Jones, recently court martialed and dismissed from service, has not yet received orders to report for October term.
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Beesial
Washington Post
Norfolk
Harry W. Jones
U. S
Corporation Court
Bond
Bobart
J. Buster
Ax Sureties
Corporation Court Fortrig
Jones
Naval Service
Commander Mulligan Takes Detail Officer Post in Navigation Bureau
Commander Mulligan, recently relieved from command of the gun boat Yorktowh, assumes duties as detail officer of the Bureau of Navigation in the Navy Department. He arrived from La Ensen, Salvador, to oversee U S interests on the Pacific coast of Central America. Captain Nicholson now commands the battleship Nebraska on the Pacific quest.
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Bureau of Navigation
Richard T. Mulligan
Yorktowh
United States
Central America
la Enien
Salvador
Navy Department
R. F. Nicholson
Nebraska
Mulligan
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