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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

12

Salaries too meager commission makes a plea

The Civil Service Commission reports that federal salaries lag private business, hindering recruitment and efficiency. It notes 639 exams, 123,034 examined, 3,035 passed, 41,877 appointed, with 26,64 examined and 1,434 appointed from 40 to 60 percent highest eligibles. It cites losses from superannuation, $400,000 yearly in Washington, and 167 removals among 35,665 rural carriers. Veterans and age-related trends are also discussed.

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Coghlan to be retired this December after long career

Rear Admiral J B Coghlan will retire on December 1 after reaching age sixty two. He will remain commandant of the New York Navy Yard until February. Captain Benjamin Tilley will take over and be promoted to rear admiral. Captain Henry McRea will assume command of the Iowa when Tilley moves.

J. B. Coghlan New York Navy Yard Benjamin ¥. Tilley Battleship Town Henry McRea Washington Navy Yard Iowa Tiley JB Coghlan EF Qualtrough Naval War College Newport R 1 Newport News Shipbuilding and Try Dock Company Newport News Department of Steam Engineering Navy Yard New York Udeut L. D. Miner Bar Berton Barberton Ohio Lient L B Jones Navy D .Tiffany, Jr F T. Gordon

Wright brothers airship talks end with France

Paris reports confirm Wright brothers negotiations with the French government on their airship project were broken off months ago. The plan promised a 15 mile flight for 200000 dollars, with a 75 foot height, while 900 feet was seen as essential for war use. Santos-Dumont's demonstrations spur progress in heavier than air craft and the Wrights' key idea on balance via wing angle and extension contrasts with side rudders.

Paris United States Wright Brothers Aeronauts Dayton Ohio Associated Press Wright M. Santos-Dumont Santos-Dumont

Officials Watching Air Ships and War Dept Aid Prospects

The War Department monitors aerial navigation experiments across the country as inventors seek government support for military use. The board would consider aid only after partial practicality is shown, with government use a condition. A fatal explosion at Jane Island Naval Station killed one man. other naval officers receive postings and retirements orders.

Uncle Sam War Department Board of Ordnance and Fortifications Slighland Falls Government Jane Island

War Ship Vermont on Trial at Rockland Massachusetts

The battleship Vermont underwent standardization trials at Rockland under poor weather, achieving an average speed of 18.498 knots in the best runs and a consistent 11847 engine revolutions per minute. To meet 18 knots, propellers must reach 114.06 rpm. A four hour sea trial is planned next, with a Kansas official trial moving toward League Island Navy Yard if successful.

Rockland Vermont Wan Philadelphia Kansas New York Shipbuilding Company Camden N. J New England League Island Navy Yard

Wireless in Naval War Stations Erected Coastwide

Rear Admiral Cowles urges reliable wireless across ships and shore stations for defense. He notes a full chain along coasts and overseas posting in the Pacific Gulf West Indies Isthmus Hawaii Guam and plans for Philippine links. Oil fuel experiments begin with the monitor Wyoming and battleships may be designed to carry fuel oil without sacrificing coal space.

Shine Atlantic Pacific Gulf West Indies Isthmus Panama Hawaiian Islands Guam Philippine Islands Wyoming Cowles

Wireless outfits for the army advance in field service

The Signal Service reports portable wireless telegraph sets now in use by the army. Lightweight and transportable on three mounts, they deploy in twenty minutes and cover about ten miles without cross interference. Coast artillery stations will receive the same gear to link ships and fields.

United States Army Signal Service Coast Artillery Army of Pacification Cuba

Bennick Arrested on Desertion Charge at Boston Port

Frederick Gustaf Bennick, clerk to Captain Winslow of the cruiser Charleston, was arrested on arrival from South America aboard the Hermodicus. He faces a desertion charge for failing to obtain a supply of game ordered for Secretary of State Root during a South American visit. Bennick says delays prevented fulfilling orders and that the ship had sailed when he reached the port.

Charleston Boston Frederick Gustaf Bennick C. McR Winslow South America Hermodicus Bennick State Root

Army Orders and Vessel Movements Reported

First Lieut George R Armstrong to join his company in Sixth Infantry and First Lieut William J Mapes to relieve from captain in Twenty fifth Infantry. Capt William F Lewis to report to General Hospital San Francisco. Capt Samuel L Steer to Fort Monroe. Capt Haldimand P Young to Fall River for official business. Roger Mason to Jefferson City for evidence for court martial at Fort Leavenworth. Leave of absence for James K Crain. Naval movements include Scorpion Hull San Francisco Preble Eagle Caesar Don Juan de Austria Buxton. Tiffany Blue Book 197 edition expands to over 600 pages with no illustrations. available by request from Tiffany Co Fifth Avenue and Thirty seventh Street New York.

George R. Armstrong Tifantry General Hospital Washington D.C Wilam Mapes Twenty-Fifth Infantry Twantleth Company Philippine Scouts William F. Lewis Preatdle San Francisco Samuel L. Steer Fort Monroe Haldimand P. Young Fall River Maas Roger Mason Artillery Corps Jeffernon City Fort Leavenworth Kana James K. Crain Scorpion Norfolk Hull Hey West Boston Preble Eagle Guantanamo Caesar Algiers Hampton Roads Nerfolk Sterling Cientuegos Santiago Don Juan de Austria Monte Crist Quantanaroo Tiffany Fifth Avenue Tiffany & Co Tiffany & Con Thirty-seventh Street New York

Theatres Offer Season Highlights At Local Houses

Henry Woodruff stars in Brown of Harvard at the Bellasco in a Harvard reflection play. Scheff stars in Mlle Modiste at the New National. Digby Bell returns in The Education of Mr Pipp at the Columbia. Emil Hoch and company in Love's Young Dream entertain at the Chase. Kathryn Purnell stars in Sapho at the Majestic. Bedford's Hope opens at the Academy with grand scenic support. The Lyceum features The Cherry Blossoms. Elmendorf discusses Southern Italy at the New National. Karmata Travelogues shows Japan at Columbia. Marine Band concert at the New National and Saint-Saëns recital at the Columbia complete the week’s lineup.

Henry Woodruff Brown Harvard Henry Miller Belasco New York Chicago Harvard University Woodrufe Friter Scheff New National Theater Fritei Seneffe Miss Scheff Washington Chase Emil Hech Emil Hoch Mile Ora Cecil Alf Grant Ethel Hoag John Birch Radford and Winchester Bellong Brothers Leonard Kans Majestic Kathryn Purnell Sapho the Majestic Sepho Castle Squara Theater Boston Proctor’s Stock Company Miss Purnell

Belasco Theater to Host Philadelphia Symphony Concert Titled

The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fritz Scheel plans a December 11 concert at Belasco Theater. Soloist Petschalicott, famed Russian violinist, will perform alongside Dvorak Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Franck symphonic poem Redemption, and Grieg symphonic dance No. 4. The Kneisel Quartet series begins December 13 in the New Wil banquet hall.

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Fritz Scheel Bellasco Theater Petschalicott Dvorak Tschhaikowsky Cezar Franck Grieg Kneisel Knesset Quartet Wil

Quartet Programs and Rosenthal Recital Highlight Washington Event

The Boston Symphony Quartet members perform Schubert and Debussy in D minor G minor and A major, while Moris Rosenthal the Austrian pianist resumes Washington appearances after eight years with a 3:90 p.m. recital at the National Theater featuring Beethoven Op 109 Chopin Op 58 and various Rosenthal adaptations and works including Schubert Moment Mustesis and Liszt Don Juan Fantasia.

Jard T Quartet Ax Wall Boston Symphony Orchestra Schubert Bebussy Anlantina Gliere Moris Rosenthal Washington National Theater Beethoven Chopin Moriz Rosenthel Rosenthal Liszt

All Souls Benefit Sale at Davidge House for Louis Church

The Davidge House on H and Seventeenth streets hosted a Christmas shopping sale by the Women's Almanca for the benefit of Louis Church. From 1 pm to 10 pm, stalls offered candy, baby layettes, bags, deli items, table accessories, and art pieces with numerous volunteers managing each department.

Davidge Seventeenth Streets al- Manca Paul Brockett Wiliam Curtis Hi Miss Totton Mica Helen Stevens Fitzpatrick F. 8. Hight John EB. Wilkie Miss Bright J. P. Torney W. Saxton Comstock James Wood J. B. T. Tupper 8. B. Stevens Stanley T. Smith Woodward Mary H. Ela Clarénca Perley Foptary I. C. Foster Richard Rathbone J. G. Dunlap Crandall W. D. Johbneton Twentieth Century Club Henry Gannett Clifton A. L. Ham Mra. U. G .B George E. Roberts

Ferrero sues for share in land bought on Louisiana avenue

Joseph Ferrero filed in District Supreme Court naming Frank A. Harrison Joseph Justic Ke tle McC Peck and Lillie McClellan as defendants. He seeks a trustee decree and assignment of a half interest in a $105 000 purchase of four lots on Louisiana avenue and four on B street northwest. He alleges Harrison acted as his agent and arranged a loan and cash deposits but that Harrison bought the property for the defendants without Ferrero’s knowledge and refuses Ferrero’s offer to fulfill his share. He remains willing to perform his part of the agreement.

Joseph Ferrero District Supreme Court Frank A. Harrison Joseph S. Justic Tle McC. Peck Lillie McClellan Harrison Lousiana Avenue Mt B Street Ferrero Jim Mr. Harrison Mr. Ferrero Peck and McClellan Justh Ha Mr. Justh

Reward Offered For Thief In Dentists’ Loot

Maj. Sylvester offers a 50 dollar reward for the arrest of the thief or thieves who looted dentists offices in the Colorado Building last Sunday night. About 195 dollars worth of gold leaf and platinum were taken after two young men visited offices the day before trying to sell dental burrs. Also notes the Poor Runners’ Social union held its annual election of officers at the Typographical Temple with J. J. Feeney re-elected and a slate named including J. P. Van Overweer, Joseph Broadbent, W. E. Gallagher, J. A. B. Espey, Wiley M. Reed, and others.

Maj. Sylvester Colorado Pooxrunners Socat Union J. J. Feeney J. P. van Overweer Joseph Broadbent W. E. Gallagher J. A. B. Espey Wiley M. Reed Michael Hagerty John L. Dwyer Finance Committel C. W. Hogarth R. C. Lohmeyer Oliver Thompson W. H. Singiston Frank M. Donn Laula Stark J. M. Hardy EB. A. Studley

Excursions to Old Point Comfort from Norfolk

Military and naval officers attend the Old Point Comfort season making the resort a year round destination. The city’s popular stop includes daily steamers leaving at 6:80 p m with high class appointments and famed cafes. Sailings connect at Norfolk for points south and provide links to New York and Boston.

Old Foint Semionm Ld Point Norfolk Washington Old Point

Supreme Court and Circuit Court Docket Summary

The legal record lists admissions to practice, case numbers, and ongoing proceedings from the United States Supreme Court, Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Equity Court, Circuit Court, and Criminal Courts. It covers filings, calendar entries, motions, arguments, verdicts, continuances, and probate matters involving named individuals and organizations.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Meth Sheperd Louis E. Metlomag Charles H. Robb Ashley M. Gould Morgan Va. Adams R. Welch Mfr. L Bacon Crawford United States Supreme Court Equity Court Clabeugh Pulliam Hawks Goddard Va Goddard George J. Goddard Bend Beal Va Beall HL Fitnem Fooman Ve. Thomas Wynkoop Ve. Filtration Company Dtomlesed Gaga Ve Farr Dement Ietem Cole District Conrad Switzer Joey Rauignmanta Sita Fatten Carter Wala White Clark Relief Ewlog Va Chane Scott Harrell Luker Ve Washington Loan End Trust Company

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Areas

Real estate transfers listed for multiple squares and neighborhoods including Anacostia, Brookland, Ingleside, Park View, and Kalorama Heights. Transfers show grantees and trustees with prices mainly at ten dollars or specific amounts, noting trusts, sublots, and re-records. Also included are tax deeds, quitclaim deeds, and a will filing noting Marie C. Redfern as executrix for Joseph L Redfern with life interest for his sister.

Silent Partner Seeks Court Control of Dissolved Partnership

Samuel Bensinger filed in District Supreme Court asking to place his partnership with Andrew Gleeson under court direction and dissolve it. He seeks a receiver to collect 3800 from the Treasury. Bensinger alleges Gleeson took a contract for sewer work in his own name, though equal partnership was agreed, with 10 percent retained by the District until completion. The fund, 338,082.77, sits in the Treasury. Gleeson has assigned 15,500 to Bensinger, but the Treasury pays only Gleeson. Gleeson is ill but improving, raising risk the fund could pass to his estate on death.

Samuel Bensinger District Supreme Court Andrew Gleeson Ben~singer United States Gleeson Benginger Treasury Department Bensing- Ee

Woman Joins Jurors In District Court History

Miss M. F. Scott, residing at 412 Man Jerrey Avenue, answered a jury summons in Criminal Court No MF, becoming the first woman to appear in the District courts. The summons arose from a juror list error that failed to show female eligibility. She was discharged after the clerk and deputy marshal confirmed the mistaken notice and the door displayed the name M. F. Scott as manager.

M. F. Scott Man Jerrey Avenue M. F Criminal Court No. MF Scott Sabpeana Hawkins

Hensey Will Leaves Real Estate to Wife in Probate

The 1906 will of Thomas G. Hensey filed for probate leaves his real estate to his wife Ruth B. Hensey. Dying November 27, 1906, he names Ruth as executrix and son Alexander T. Hensey as executor. They petition for letters testamentary and to be appointed estate collectors with authority to sell assets.

Leavey Joseph L Redfern Marie C. Redfern St. Hage‘s Thomas G. Hensey Hensey Ruth B. Hensey

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for Breath Freshening

An old promotional piece touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a quick fix for bad breath and gas. It claims charcoal absorbs odors and toxins from the stomach, improves taste, and supports overall health. Consumers are urged to request a free sample by mail before buying a box.

Stuart Tor BF. A. Bilart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Ich

Suburban Wanted for Small Place Near Washington

Harrison D. Boyes of Capitol Hotel seeks a small place near Washington within 20 miles, about 10 acres, with reasonable rent. Also requests 2 houses and small quantity of land near electric line or railroad within 10 miles of the city, preferably in Prince George County Maryland, address M., Tid bit, etc.

Washngton Harrison D. Boyes Capitol Hotel Prince George County

Loan Brokers Burnstine's Loan Office Established 1366

An early lending outlet at 361 Pennsylvania Avenue advertises loans on gold silver watches diamonds jewelry and other personal property. The ad notes money owed on pledged items and unredeemed pledges for raip with a focus on gold and water bought distribution.

Burnstine’s. Loan Office Pennsylvania

Unusual Offer on Southwest Brick House for Sale

For sale 16 1/2 brown brick residence in northwest, nearly new with south front, 10 cellar, coal and gas ranges, fine paper, perfect condition, convenient to car systems. Asking price 35,000. Tait Omwake & Co., 205 Colorado Bldg.

Tait, Omwake & Co Colorado

Fine Brick and Stone Residence in Prime Section

$8,750 buys a two story and cellar brick and stone home at 1304 Park Road facing a popular driveway. It features 12 bright rooms with tiled baths, reception rooms, dining room, butler’s pantry, kitchen, hot water heat, wide halls and closets. First floor includes parlor and four rooms on the second floor plus a third floor. Open house hosted by J Marshall & Co at 1405 North Avenue.

Hayes-Sharp Realty CO Geo W. Link

Real estate listings show multiple properties for sale

An assortment of properties is listed with prices and features. Listings include brick and frame dwellings, a corner drug store with dwelling, a green stone front double house, and a two story brick near Union Station. Additional notes mention rent values, mortgages, and an easy paying plan from a local realty firm.

Royal Limited trains serve New Jersey to New York and beyond

Railroads announce a royal limited service from New Jersey Avenue station with every other hour departures to Philadelphia and New York. The timetable lists dining and parlor cars, sleeping options, and connections to Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati and Annapolis with multiple daily through-coach and sleeper services. Tickets and information available at 401 Pennsylvania Ave NW and the station offices.

ROYAL New Jersey Ave Philadelphia New York New Terminal Royal Limited Pullman Librai Ats Toj Baltimore Chicago Northwest Cincinnati Louis Louisville Pittsburg Squareland Columate Wheeling Winchester Annapolis Bob Lusat Bleton Frederick Tacerstown Boyd Po Gaithersburg Washington Junction Dally Main Il Pennsylvenia Ave New Jerney Ave Cst Telephone East Information Bureau Wast Flordia Atlantic Coast Line Jecuonville Fla Washington Tecknonville P. O Jacksonville Frs Port Temps Fle Aville Auguste Charleston Washington, D. c Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburgh Harrisburg Fittabar Napolis Bt. Lons Ectorap Cate Garam Far Leveiane ST. Louis Express St Tg Urchins Western Ress Pullman Slee EAN Leah Pied Cleveland and Cincinnate Express Washington Cleveland Barberton M. Daly Altoona Kempertar Junction Erie Canandaigua Niagara Renovo Elmira Williamsport Buffalo Night Express Buffalo Vie Emporium Juncte Rochester Niagara Falls Erie Canandaigua East Express Pep m Saas Eis Sohnigaelphis Echo Boston W.W. W. Atthrbury I. BR. Woon W. Boyd Southern Railway N. B Harrisonburg Warrenton Danville Way Statioan Florida Harriconbure Manassas Laval Charlottesrell Atlanta Express Allenta Columpus Atlanta San Francisco Wedneedast Yridaye Prorite Columbia Setanonah Austste Port Tampa Memphis Lynchburg First-claca Roanoke Bucxville Chatwaxoogs Birmingham New Orleans Washington and Southwestern Limited Au-Pullman Macon Nashville Harpisontars Chariottenitte Charlottesville Bluemont Gaye Loveburg Wallingston 13Th St Fa. Ave Pennsylvania Station WP & O.M Norfolk and Western Railway Sixth Norfolk and Western Knoxville Chattanooga Dalty—Roanske Bristol Winston- Balom Keperville Neshville New Orleana Norfolk Gally Berryile Luray Shenandoah Eskton Souhwest Fourteenth Street New York Avenue Bond Building

Pennsylvania Railroad Train Schedule excerpt

Schedule listing many Pennsylvania Railroad services from Harrisburg to Chicago St Louis and beyond. Details include Pullman parlor dining cars, sleeping cars, and connections to Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville St Louis. Also lists Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western connections and timings.

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