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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1907
Page
7
Secretary of the Navy calls for higher salaries for clerks and more office space while outlining a broad program to expand ships and hospital corps. The annual report notes efficiency gains and stresses a Pacific cruise, officer training, dental surgeons, and reorganization, with figures on costs and ship plans.
The report emphasizes building naval expertise through long sea service, prioritizing gunnery, seamanship, and training for a large Pacific fleet. It details appointing young captains to battle ships, the push for new dock space, better berthing plans, dental and nursing reforms, hospital corps reorganization, and expanded ordnance funding to modernize weapons and facilities.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma, elected despite blindness, vows to fight Indian Territory land restrictions. He aims to run the nation if elected, says his fitness for the presidency comes despite geographic hurdles, and details his personal ambitions and views on tariffs, gold standard, and Democratic support.
A garbled OCR page fragment markets a druglike remedy promising universal cure and long health, touting claims of chronic pain relief and prevention. It lists sham testimonials and suggested dosages, urging readers to obtain bottles from local druggists and noting warnings about other products.
The Christian Endeavor convention of District workers opens at 7 pm at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev Francis Clark and William Shaw of Boston will speak at the mass meetings. Conferences on Endeavor methods, intermissions with refreshments, and talks by Rev Charles R Watson and Rev Edwin Heyl Delk are scheduled through Wednesday with a junior rally and a lecture on the Chinese shopkeeper beliefs.
Four men arrested by Pennsylvania Railroad special officers near Deanwood DC were taken across the District Line into Maryland for trial before a Justice of the Peace. Henry Buckley and Charles Wilson led the arrests. one man was shot in the hand during a fleeing attempt. The quartet reportedly convicted and sent to Jessup’s for correction, while police challenge the officers authority to transfer prisoners to another jurisdiction.
A fire last night damaged the WOW Alley stable at the foot of Twelfth street southwest. Originating in straw, the blaze affected the second story where hay and grain were stored. Firemen contained the fire within half an hour. insurance covers approximately 100 dollars. Witnesses suspect a match from the straw.
Superintendent Sylvester outlines plans to regulate waiting crowds and protect travelers at the new Union Station. Major Bla ster consults the District Commission er to suppress beggars near the terminal and to ensure smooth baggage handling by trained porters and station staff. Detectives join regular officers to enforce the new rules.
Jerome Wade, a 30 year old bartender living with L Sims at 1259 New Jersey Avenue Southwest, died unattended in his room. The coroner ruled accidental death. Wade complained of illness on Saturday night and was found unresponsive at 11 am Sunday after his employer attempted to wake him. Wade’s body was sent to Charles County Maryland for interment, with a cousin receiving the certificate.
Closing arguments and judge Stafford's charge loom as Annie M Bradley faces possible death penalty or acquittal in the murder case of Arthur Vows. Prosecution and defense lay out final appeals with Hoover, Opera, and Baker preparing to address jurors. Deliberations may stretch late into the night as confidence ebbs and flows amid a circumstantial case.
A garbled weather and local notes passage details temperatures across regions from New England to the Middle Atlantic and Great Lakes, with mentions of snow, winds, and a late day high. It blends forecast data, newspaper trivia, and stray local anecdotes about officials, guards, and pending speeches.
A sale offers 300 women’s suits with deep discounts. Prices drop from 15.00 to 7.95 and from 17.50 to 9.95, with other styles reduced to 11.95 14.95 20.95 and 23.95. Limited sizes and quantities available.
A mispriced wholesale offer from Elphonzo Youngs Co at 428 Ninth Street markets 100 dozen high grade peas at $1.65 a dozen or 85 cents a half dozen. Limited to four dozen per buyer. Inactive stock due to excess order reversed from standard pricing of $1.82 to $2.00 per dozen.
An eighty year old Vermillion inmate, an aged blind man, suffered a slight fracture of the left hip after falling down steps at the Aid Association building on B street northwest. He was descending from the second to the first floor when his ankle twisted, throwing him to the floor. Doctors say he will likely leave the institution in a few days.
The Association of Automatic Piano Players of the District met at Dr Gustavus Werber’s home last Saturday evening and completed arrangements to supply the music rolls for the library section. The collection is expected to be ready in a few weeks.
The Metropolitan Police annual inspection of precincts and station houses starts tomorrow afternoon. Bicycle squads meet at Scott Circle and Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. Maj Sylvester leads inspectors Cross Gesay ford Col Aurton HR Hoss and others observe the drill. A lecture on reorganizing is planned by Joseph L Keefer in Washington.
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