Arm y and Navy Gossips on Coastal Fortifications Plans
War Department discussions reveal proposals to strengthen Washington defenses the Potomac river batteries and nearby forts. Plans include emplacement of large caliber guns at key sites to deter enemy vessels and protect Washington Baltimore and naval facilities along the bay, with ongoing debates on funding and strategic placement.
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Washington
War Department
Potomac
Wiltary
Elah Fat
Virginia
Endlan
Ordnance
Board of Ordnance
Tom Creck
Washington and
Allher & Ns
Yaer Tory
Pont
Towrance
Cheanperke Bay
Workington Biltsmore
Nortone Fir
Heatom
Tatamar
Armatend
Baltmore
Congress
US Naval Medical Bonet
Bureau of Medicine and ‘Surgery
Navy Department
JC Wise
Navy
Bucrau
Cesargitch
France
Belgizan
Philadelphia
United States
Englah
Navy Retires Cunrlead H Davia and reshuffles squadron
Rear Admiral Cunrlead H Davia USN will retire next Wednesday at age sixty two, reaching the statutory retirement age. He commanded the second squadron of the Atlantic fleet. Admiral William H Emory will serve as acting squadron commander until a successor is named after fleet battleship practice concludes.
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Cunrlead H Davia
Whiten Gay
Atlantic
William H Emory
Willet
Army Orders Detail Movements And Promotions Across Units
The Troop and staff changes include Maj Frederick Reynolds and Capt Ralph Nivehell in Coast Artillery postings, Lieut Flerre Rleffer and others reassigned to Field and Cavalry commands. Transfers touch Twelfth Cavalry, Fourth Artillery, and Coast Artillery elements with details on offices of the Adjutant General and Quartermaster General.
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Congress
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Spanish ‘Treaty Claims Commission
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Cubs
James W Furlow
Jozephth
Partillo Pith
Verne
Rockwell
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Donavin
Twenty Seventh Infantry
John Bremmer
Manly
Curry
Frederick TP Reynolds
Surgton
Ralph Nivehell
Dave Wiest
Flerre
Rleffer Comat
Finnt
Liestalvin
Perkins
Pficat Cavalry
Twelfth Cavalry
Eira
Olfay
Twaltid
Fhigt
Tiewt
Cal Harvey
Lakes
John A Hell
New York
Wks
Nnn
Fort Flay Kane
Relloviox
Grangar
AxtDlers
Bengal
Atkinnon
Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Reltovine
Masus McCloskey
Flee Artillery
Arby
Coast Artery Core
Sasigarcenta
Lotox Niles
Bley Gal
Edwin Bet Geevle
Moi Bawens
Ae Glohita
Laurin Ls Tawena
Tnery
Talloning Chargan
Isilon
Charles
Clark
Army of
Fort Munroe
Robert MC Kelton
Cage Kelton
Philippine Inands
Uty
Bose
Omcora
Saraust Dowding
John Wo Ruch
Artilery Coss
End Ho
Pater
Cariis
Wye Corpo
Robert Blanch
Wurgeon
Toramet
Honolulu
Hawaii
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Dinmont Heed
Punchhew JN
England Coast Artillery Cyron
Serent
Percy Alexenter
John Dalzell a Tariff Advocate From Pittsburg Slams Tariff Privilege
John Dalzell, Republican leader from Pittsburg, attacks the Ding-Dey tariff as graft benefiting steel trusts. He argues tariffs raise costs for Americans, enrich private traders, and deny treasury funds, urging reforms amid a long history of tariff battles.
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Ding- Jey
Ita
John Dalzell
United States ‘Treasury
Steel Trust
United States
Congress
Dingrey Inn
Dingley
Andrew Carnesie
Hit Jones
Citieng Cortis
Jenn Dalzell
Miu
Fitteburg
Arifts
Ami Ita
Raize Teremie
Pitteburg
Dassel
Pittsburg
Milionaires
Tia
Garfield
Ucket
Raitroada
Bryan
To Ax
Dalsell
New York City
Coach Washington’s Beekman Carriage at Oyster Bay Detail
Article details the Beekman family Beekman coach used by George Washington. Describes construction, height, wheels, guards, and interior features. Traces origin from England to Beekman home and later to Oyster Bay. Includes notes on the Beekman family and historical ownership across periods.
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Kew York Ils
Istorical Society
Blue Bay
Long Island
George Washington
St Lo
Boeckman
Roth Anton
England
Gerant Beekman
Beekmans
Beekman Street
New York
Washington
Gerard Beekman
Beekman
Atong
Oyster Bay
William B
Quaint Cuban Town Special Carreapandebra at Sancti Spiritus
Sancti Spiritus hosts American marines at Fort San Pedro perched above the town. The fort is rebuilt with drab officers quarters and square company streets. Cuban life mixes with American influence as locals adopt new dress, customs, and leisure, while traditional dances and social rituals persist amid tropical surroundings.
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Sancti Spiritus
Cuba
United States
Fort San Pedro
Sanct Spiritus
Lons Dela Crus
Ipland Ttta
Obspa
Fort Ban Pedra
Plegas
Spain
Chest Made for President in War Department Scandal Tale
Reports from the War Department and investigations into the quartermaster office reveal that a chest made for the President was among costs questioned. Secretary Taft’s probe, led by Brtnvet and Garington, seeks to uncover true expenses, with multiple charges shuffled as one. The cabinet records show difficulties in pinning exact figures amid a broad audit.
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Chasies
Cal Booth
Fort Davis
Aisha
Trok
Wen
War Department
Brtnvet
Garington
Taft
Quartermasters Office
Socisa
Senztora
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