Demand Heats Up Over Navy Reforms and Demotions
Reports say Secretary Meyer may seek a plan to discipline recalcitrant Navy bureau chiefs by sharp reprimands and demotions. A reorganization plan to strip bureaus of former influence faces opposition from Chief Constructor Capps and Master General Hoxels, while Congress and the Senate committee weigh reforms with lingering political tension.
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Meyer
Navy
Meyerappe-Rogera
Admirala
amMctal
Ukatisshyg
Myyer
Bureau
Capps
Liamaster
Hoxels
Beth Tne
Reform Plains
Sdairus
Fokeren
Mar Ot Daflacne
Eessteren
Machinists Seek Higher Pay Amid Railway Labor Tensions
Readable text shows machinists in the Midwest and railways industry pressing for wage increases amid broader labor tensions. The note mentions negotiations, possible strikes, and involvement of local and regional unions with references to Western lines and Northwest routes.
Crude note on Crete talks and near east peace efforts
A fragmentary report describes Crete being considered for renewed talks and a Turkish or Cretan effort to send negotiators to a Hellenic assembly. It notes discussions among ministers and foreign secretary about preventing disturbances and preserving peace in the Near East amid rising tensions.
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Tniegates
Hellenic Ta Mal
Subernane
Lisepa
Lownie
Gifts to Seven Institutions From Rockefeller Funds
New York February 3 Gifts totaling 1000000 from the Rockefeller Foundation were announced at the general education meeting chaired by Frederick T Gates. Endowments were pledged to Williams College Wesleyan University Cornell College St Lawrence Georgetown College Brown University and Salem College Women. George Foster Peabody resigned as treasurer. I G Meyers elected as new treasurer while Peabody remains on the board.
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Apecksi
Washington” Post
New York
General Education Dpart
Frederick T. Gates
Rockefeller
Williams College
Willamstown
Mass
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
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Mount Vernon
Town
St Lawrence University
Canton
Georgetown Caltexegetowns
Women A College
Brown University
Providence
Salem College For Women
Winston Salem Ncy
George Foster Peabody
I G Meyers
Peabody
Customs fraud concerns shape New York conference at Treasury
Secretary Mac Veagh and William Loeb Sr. reviewed customs controls as they consider revising baggage examination rules for steamship passengers from foreign ports. New York disclosures since Loeb’s appointment prompt harsher safeguards to prevent duty losses by importers and travelers returning home.
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New York
MacVeagh
Port of
William Loeb, Sr
Treasury Department
Loch
Heike Pleads Immunity in Sugar Fraud Case
Secretary Charles R Heike of the American Sugar Servicing Company seeks immunity claiming he was compelled to testify before a grand jury in an interstate commerce probe. Judge Martin adjourns further arguments as co-defendants also seek immunity pleas in the sugar fraud conspiracy case.
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Washington
New York
Fey
Charles R. Heike
American Sugar Serving Company
Martin
United States
Clicut Court
Bar
Wise
Grand Jury
Mim Herkes
Henry I. Stimson
Whowed
Herkes
Heike
Simeon
Mir Stanchfield
George Graham
Helke
Stimsons
Stanehfie
W Gerbracht
James Flender
Angel Hany Walker
James FP Tall Fingt
Jean Voelher
Barred From Schools By State Education Office
Andrew Draper, state commissioner of education, declines an officer’s request for access to schools to gather public health data. He sends a letter to superintendents and principals stating such tools should not be used by outsiders. The officer renews the request and vows to visit schools despite disapproval.
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Iban
Andrew
Draper
United States
Schoor
di Draper
Largest African fossils shipped to Berlin paleontological museum
Berlin Feh 2 The first shipment of prehistoric bones collected by a German expedition in German East Africa arrived at the Berlin Paleontological Museum in 190? The find includes a neck bone about 6 feet long, compared with 4 feet 1 inch for the American diplodocus. Explorers claim African saurian remains represent a direct progeny of those found in Wyoming.
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Berlin
Wyoming
Government Seeks Lincoln Penny Recall Rumor Sparks Debate
A rumor spreads that the U.S. government plans to withdraw Lincoln pennies. Treasury and officials deny the recall, though some readers offer to send coins or money incentives seeking exchange or return of pennies.
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United States
McClung Small
Forest Service officer Wells to join Conservation Association
Philip W Wells a law officer with the Forest Service resigns to become solicitor for the Conservation Association. Reports say Forester Graves and Solicitor McCabe will recommend R W Willems Jr currently a law clerk for McCabe for the appointment. Willems is an Indiana native and has worked in the department.
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Wells
Conservation Association
Philip W Wells
Forest Servie
The
Forester Graves
Solicitor McCabe
Department of Agriculture
R W Willems Jr
Mc McCabe
Willams
Indiana
Cost of Living Debate Sparks Consumer Outcry
A 1910 analysis argues rising prices hit every household as meat and food costs soar. It traces profit margins from farm to table, showing retailer gains, farmer costs, and inflation through quotes from merchants, officials, and consumers, urging sustained action.
Boy Piano Prodigy Plays Sleep-Touched Tunes
Four year old Sidney Cohen, weighing about 49 pounds, plays piano in his sleep at his East Fifty Fifth Street home. He awakens at night to perform tunes, mainly Yiddish theater pieces, and has drawn attention from neighbors and doctors who deem the talent remarkable despite no formal lessons. He recently performed before 6000 people at a Roumanian Hebrew Aid Society event in Grand Central Palace.
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Theta York Frean
Sidney Cohen
Max and
Panny Cohen
East Fifty Fifth Street
Sidney
Wicely
Shelties
Cohen
Joseph E Braunstein
Seventh Street
Braunstein Yard
Tennalder
Grand Central Palace
Roumanian-Hebrew Aid Society
Fairbanks to See Pope and Italian King on Trip
Former Vice President Fairbanks will be received by King Victor Emmanuel and the Pope during a European tour. He will visit Florence and Venice before proceeding to Berlin where a dinner will be held in his honor.
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Italy
Rome
Fairbanks
Kling Victor Emmanuel
Florence
Venice
Berlin
Belasco to Present Nazimova in Two Plays Next Week
Nazimova and Mme Xasimova to headline Be lasco Theatre with two plays for the first three nights of the week including a Wednesday matinee The Passion Flower by Brandon will debut in Washington as the new theater venue is sought for the performer Also featured are Elsie Janis in The Co Ed and Beulah Poynter with Lena Rivers travelogue at the Columbia and additional vaudeville acts and musical programs shaping a busy week of live entertainment.
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Washington
Virginia
John W. Stewart
New York
Wilson
AH Cahill
London Board of Trade
America
Imarkyris
Belasco
Mme
Nazimova
Xasimova
Smart Society
Brandon Is
Mma Nazimova
Shubert
Deece
Las
Mos Nazimnva
Nora
Losens
Dwill
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Capital
George Ade
Carl Land
Casimo
Columbia
Hensetta
Rosman
Miss Crosman
Burton i
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Vouht
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Academy
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Parla
Lena Rivers
Penhatin
Lena Rivera
Miss Poynters
Poynter
Lennners
Gaiety
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Elmendorf
Tiwight Elmendorf
National Theater
Dalmatia
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief For Nervous Fatigue
An advertisement claims Appetite Gone and weakness are caused by unstrong nerves and lists symptoms including headaches backache and insomnia. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as soothing irritated nerves and aiding nerve energy, with testimonials saying it cured nervous weakness and restored ambition.
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Miles
Miles’ Neevine
Blessing and Aid Appeal to Help Deserving Poor
A plea urges directing funds to the Joint Finance Committee of the Associated Charities and Citizens Relief Association at 811 G Street NW. It distinguishes working poor from street beggars and asks for money or checks to assist the most deserving.
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Associated, Charities and Citizens’ Relief Association
G Street
White Sale Bargains Across Lingene Garments
The White Sale ends with a historic clearance offering broken lots on the first to third floors. Lingene garments distributed near $30,000 in value are now priced from 5c to 3.98 and 50c to 500. No garments sent on approval. pay now to claim these quick, drastic reductions.
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Towo
Salt Lake on Rampage Over Disappearing Causeway
Special to The Westnagrin reports Salt Lake water level rising and threatening the west run of the Southern Pach. The lake reaches higher than normal at the causeway end while authorities plan to reroute trains around Promontory. Observers note shifting water and renewed risk at the key danger point near the cut off.
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Salt Lake
Ogden Uist
Atae
Anita
Conites
el Vale
Rome
First US Treasurer Michael Hillegas Linked to Debts and Records
The report suggests Hillegas, first Treasurer of the United States, may have connections to revived records and wartime loans. Descendants claim interest due has grown beyond a million daily, but no official records or powers are available at the Treasury Department to confirm or resolve these claims.
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Michael Hillegas
Pennesham
Revorda
United States
Gu Lue
Treasers
Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed as Best Family Laxative
After thirty years of gentle use, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is presented as the world’s preferred family laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co. guarantees uniform quality and safe results, with the company name printed on every package and a 50 cent price per bottle.
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Senna
California
California Fig Syrup Co
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