Navy Shake-Up Looms Over Bureau Reorganization
Turmoil nears in the Navy as Secretary Meyer presses bureau consolidation opposed by Rear Admirals Capps and Vogers. Across the department line officers threaten insubordination while lawmakers scrutinize plans, fearing a clash that could derail reforms and alter Navy leadership.
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Segretary
Taft
Navy
Meyer
Putea
Lus
House Naval Committee
Fapps
Vogers
Moyer
Ine
Tureau of
Ue Waxinieen
Bureau of
An Engineering
Cone
Admirala Coops
Roger
Congress
Pris
Haens
Meyerates
Vongreva
Meyee
Tate Tollelen
Interior Department Inquiry Yields Little New Light
The House committee investigating charges against the Interior Department heard brief testimony from witnesses, including Iihimprovex of the Interior Depart ment, but the proceedings did not clarify key allegations. The panel plans to reconvene next Monday to finalize its conclusions on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totorios
Iiimprovex
Interior Department
iteh+ yak
Nebraska
Cuticura Soap and Ointment praised for skin relief
A short promotional note extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as priceless for soothing skin conditions in infants and children, including eczema rashes itchings irritations chafings and redness. Delivering peace to troubled homes the ad cites London address details and a few stray catalog terms.
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London
Charterhouse
Ambiguous House Debates on Provident Actions Rise
The House considered issues around Provident policies and extravagance accusations as representatives from New York addressed the assembly. Debate touched on appropriations and management while the session adjourned at 4 50 p m after rallying support for Provident measures.
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Texfor
New York
House
Provident Atamt
Howse
District in Congress Senate Item in urgent deficiency bill
The Senate and House debate urgent deficiency measures including 904.80 for judgments against the district and 1,000 for tax commissioner expenses. DC public service corporations report yearly activity. District subcommittee continues hearings on high food prices.
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Senate
HOUSE
District of Columbia
Congress
White House Callers Tuesday February 1 Cabinet Names
The Cabinet welcomes Menaltot Bacon of Georgia Senator Brandegee of Connecticut Representative Poster of Vermont Representative Wood of New Jersey Representative Bexnet of New York. Bulbert Francis Baldwin editor of Outlook.
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Menaltot Bacon
Georgia
Brandegee
Connecticut
Representative Poster
Vermont
Wood
New Jersey
Bexnet
New York
Bulbert Francis Baldwin
Outlook
Sherman Supports Scott In West Virginia Senate Contest
The campaign for the West Virginia senator cup advances as voters observe the standing of candidates to succeed Senator Scott. President Taft’s stance was noted recently and Vice President Sharman voiced astonishment at calls to refire Scott. Representative Hubbard cited a letter from C. F. Teter praising Scott’s career and urging his election.
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West Virginia
Scott
Taft
Sharman
Hubbard
Wheeling
C. F.toter
Philipp
Teter
LAWMAKERS TO PLAY BALL IN HOUSE CONTEST ON DIAMOND
Republicans and Democrats in the House plan a field contest as weather allows. Representative John Kinley Tenor of Pennsylvania, a former pitcher with professional play 1885 to 1890, is expected to be the Republican shortstop. The tentative lineups include many named lawmakers from Pennsylvania Ohio New York and Arkansas among others, with practice to begin once suitable days arrive.
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House
Leama
Hom
John Kinley Tenor
Pennsylvania
Chicago Nationals
Tower
Abertaton
Burke
Estcher
Oafoos
West Virg Minte
Vitcher
Cole
Ohio
Dawson
Towa
Howland
Fife
Vreeland
New York
Longworth
Amen
Massachowatts
Democrate
Oldsted
Arkacuna
Worth Caroling
McDermott
Hitnels
Hughes and Kinkead
Memorial to Indian statue proposed for New York harbor
A House library committee discussed a $600,000 memorial statue for an American Indian to be funded by Rodman Wanamaker and others. Representative Goulden introduced a bill authorizing the statue and creating two committees to choose the site and design. Delegates from New York and Philadelphia urged support for Fort Latny Point in the Narrows as the site near New York Harbor.
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New York Harbor
Library Committee
House
Rodman Wanamaker
Goulden
New York
Philadelphia
Fort Latqyatte
Narrows
Maine Delegation Seeks Peary Promotion to Rear Admiral
The Maine delegation votes to empower a member to introduce a resolution urging Congress to recognize Commander Robert E Peary as the discoverer of the north pole and promote him to rear admiral. Peary resides in Maine.
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Maine
Congréan
Robert E. Pear
Congress
North Pole
Peary
Mains
Graves Assumes Duties as Head of Forest Service
In a dated transition, Graves takes active control of the United States Forest Service succeeding Pinchot. Henry A. Greves appears in the report as the new head of forestry, with Pillsbury involved in Antarctic expedition planning. The piece notes a broader government reorganization and plans for exploration.
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Forget Service
Gifford Pinchot
Henry 8
Greves
United Haven
Schoal
Graven
Forest Service
Relief Efforts Amid Floods and Aftermath in France
Reports describe Briand instructing authorities to inventory the Howed area and assess losses, with Parliament to seek new credits. Soldiers guard public buildings while outlying districts halt wholesale looting. Apache band robbing Boulogne villa checked. two killed, others captured. Government to fund relief via loans and public works, including road and building repairs. Flooded districts face disinfection delays. Latin Quarter students organize aid for American classmates. U S donors and nobility fund relief. clergy and women nurses assist in hospitals.
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Briand
Boulogne Sur Seine
Bela
Latin Quarter
Tellef Society
United States
New York
San Francisco
Read Crane
W. K. Vandarblit
Ire
A.D. ‘Huntington
Ambassador Jusserand
Funeral of J Waters in Georgetown
Funeral services for Joseph Gerrard Waters who died Sunday will be held at 2 p.m. at his Georgetown home. Interment will be private. Waters, age 81, had lived in Georgetown since 1942 and built a fortune in construction as senior member of Waters & Son. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. C. R. Gregory of Brunswick Maryland and Ming Martha Waters of Georgetown, and a son T. D. Waters. Lectures on individuality were given at George Washington University with speakers including Hyl and C. Kirk and Dr. Sewail, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Breole, Dr. Jonnotone, Dr. Coleman, and Dr. Bigslow. Dr. French of Buffalo attended.
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Joseph Gerrard Waters
Waters
Georgetown
Joseph
C. R. Gregory
Brunswick
Ming Martha Waters
T.D. Waters
George Washington University
Hyl
C. Kirk
Frank Sewail
Edward B. Richard Non
Maward
Breole
T. A. Jonnatone
Wiliam M. Coleman
Frank’ H. Bigslow
French
Buffalo
Leather industry and tanning's evolving art in early industry advance
A long panorama of tanning methods and leather trade details covers U S leather production led by Philadelphia and Newark tanneries with 60 facilities producing a quarter of world supply. It notes chrome tanning saving forests, heavy use of tanbark, and the industry’s reach into automobile leather, gloves, piano keys, and exotic leathers. It highlights human skin uses in a Philadelphia saddle, alligator skin in Newark, and the enduring value of goat skins while warning about dye safety and archival leather finishes.
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United States
Alroady
Philadelphia
Alaska
Patagonia
Gany Medical
Newark
N. J
Tan- Weries
Treas
Great Lakes
Detroit
Hex
Wade
New York
Texas
Utcer
Attacks on Forest Service Rally Lawmakers in Debate
Representative Mondell and allies attacked the forest service amid agricultural bill debate. Mann defended timber profits, Scott argued costs exceed revenue, while Mondell claimed excessive spending and criticized administration. Rangers and supervisors meet nearby to counter criticism at service expense.
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Monell
Mondyi
Wyoming
Taylor
Colorado
Mondell
Mann
Mr. Mann
Scott
Kansas
Forest Service
Stomach Vacation Trial Package Promoted
An advertisement extols giving the stomach a rest to aid digestion. It describes symptoms of upset, fatigue, coated tongue, and poor appetite and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as restoring strength. Readers are urged to send for a free trial package from The Stuart Co. with a prepaid offer.
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Ghemach
Stuart
Pepsia
Stuart Co
Maj Berriman Arrives to Lead Salvation Army Division
Maj J M Berriman arrives in Washington from Baltimore to assume command of the Salvation Army southeastern division. He and Mrs Berriman will stay two days, conduct street meetings, and deliver a public address at 930 Pennsylvania Avenue. A dinner for the new commander was hosted by local officers, and Cadman arrives February 24 for inspections of corps nationwide.
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Salvation Army
J. M. Berriman
Washington
Baltimore
Berrian
Bifah Cadman
Gen
Booth
Balvation Army
London
Downs Feneral Tomorow Funeral for Isawata H Dayna
Funeral services for Isawata H Dayna Inte ausitor for the American Tea Company and a Washington business figure will be held at his sister Mrs John R Wrist 21 O street north west tomorrow afternoon at 2 2 o'clock Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery He died yesterday morning at the Gatarie He was 45 and a son of Rev Wilfred Downs of the Mathodiet Church He came to this city from Baltimore years ago He leaves his wife Susan Gohegan of Baltimore three brothers Rev H Downe Robert S Downs and N Carroll Downs and two sisters Mrs John A Wright and Mrs Burton Thievell
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Isawata H. Dayna
American Tea Company
John R. Wrist
O Street
Rock Creek
Downs
Gatarie
Wilfred Downs
Mathodiet Church
Washington
Baltimore
Susan Gohegan
H. Downe
Broadway M. E. Church
Robert S. Downs
Afford and City Waters
N. Carroll Downs
MeLomas
John A. Wright
Burton Thievell
Broken Rice and Cocos Featured in Local Market Sift
In a sifted selection of goods Marly June Pea and Lean Van outen present broken rice and cocos. Local vendors emphasize reduced prices and mixed quality in the edition's brief market note.
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Enon
Lean van
Whisky labeling debate among Cabinet officials
A Treasury Treasury conference of three cabinet officials discussed future whisky labeling under President Taft's ruling on What is Whisky. Secretaries MacVeagh Nagel and Wilson reviewed a report from a special committee including Cabell McCable and Sarta. No decision reached. likely a hearing for distillers before final regulations.
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Treasury Department
Taft
MacVeegh
Nagel
Wison
Internal Revenue
Cabell
McCable
Department of Agriculture
Sarta
Department of ‘Commerce
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Gotarette
Fomtattva
Woblen
Marquis de Vogue
Af Hausgon-ville
Duke de Camastra
d’Harcourt
France
Societe Des Femmes Ge ‘Ranca
Amalette
Faria
Fenwually
Hyksande Emilee
Teather
Bnansa Libra Association
Smithsonian Integration
Farlmats
Tha Payage Womeel
Stuart'a
Maj. Berriman
Edmonston’s
W. B. Moses & Sons
Tim
J. T. D. Pyles
Plaza Theater
Pecan
George Nash
Smendorf
Seman Dalmatia
Ania
Charles Dillingham
Elsie Janis
Plum Uryaer Agnouneee
Maud Allan
Modest Altschuler
Tiaketa
Turthur Sintth'a
Ee Belasco
Sam Bernard
Nazimova
Sat Bros. S
George Washington University’ Hospital
Kew Willard
Oawala
New Hillard
TA. Smith's
Georem Washington Tatverstey
Masenle Temple
Plano
Porio
Gayety Theater
Aby Leavitt
Ts Tre
Jabnabute
Chasr
Hume
Merghiol
Saoee
Washington Moor
Thura
Frederic Thompecs
Mabel Taliaferro
Tarkington & Wilson
Meurice
Henrietta Grosman
Selasco Theater
RIDAT
Inrich Hammer Symphony
H. Bammer
STH
Sowlee
Mise
Flora Jackson
Anna Bret
Archur Simpson
Tean
Arthur N
Gardner
Baca
Tharun
Arthur Smith
Fet
Vandevile
Priets
Ide
Frank Bosh
Fuss
Gindya van
Tavender
Richardeen i Galan
Nieman
America
Bert Pisture
Admiraion
Anya Cireeeeaie
Fenles
Moward & Hort
Mark Murthy
Harry L. Webs
Hiknos
Marabipt
Wilagrep
Wosk
Marie Delton
Speci
Brow
Laskey’ “Country Club
Bamarotté& Scala, &c
Mr. F. Hopkinson Smith
Ken Willers
Beale
T. Arthur Berkh
Atone
Virginia
Maryland
R Hind
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