Middies Graduate Address to Young Officers at Annapolis
Fifty members of the Naval Academy class of 1907 graduate at Annapolis with Secretary Metcalf in attendance. Admiral Sands praises discipline and warns new ensigns to balance firmness with fairness as they assume command. Metcalf calls for preparedness and a strong navy, while the band plays Anchors Aweigh and the ceremony closes with Home Sweet Home.
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Wallace
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Metcalf
Sands
Miss Sands
Marian Sands
Goodrih
C F Goodrich
Goodrich
Coelvecoresses
George P Celvecoresses
Macarthur
Arthur Macarthur
McVar
C B McVar
Mra Dayton
James HH Dayton
Beach
Trent
el Beach
Mra. Didsmukes
Army Orders Leave Extensions and Relieving Assignment
Leaves of absence extended for Capt Samuel T Ansell and others in the Eighth Infantry and medical corps with varying days to tele effect February 19. Dental Surgeon Edwin P. Tignor relieved from the Philippines division to April 1 and to take leave. board appointed including Capt George H Camerort and Capt William J Snow with other officers and a veterinarian.
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Samuel T Ansell
Eighth Infantry
United States Military Academy
Carroll D Buck
Lloyd Ler. Krebs
John L Barbour
George P. Heard
Edwin P .Tignor
Philippines
George H Camerort
Fourth Cavalry
William J. Snow
Vorps
Alexander Plummer
Fred L. Perry
Military appointments and assignments in 1900s Fort Riley notices
Corpe and Jn appointed to meet at Fort Riley Kansas to examine applicants for cavalry and artillery veterinarians. Contract Surgeon Ira C Brown to the Third Battalion Twenty fifth Infantry for duty to accompany that command to the Philippine islands. Capt Harry G Bishop to assume charge of construction at Fort Stavens Oregon relieving Lt Avery J Cooper. Capt Wilbur B Dove retired recruiting officer to Warrensburg Missouri to procure testimony for an enlisted man trial. Capt James E Bell to Department of California. Capt Carroll D Buck assistant surgeon to his proper station.
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Fort Riley
Kans
Ira C Brown
Twenty-ffth Infantry
Philippine Islands
Harry G. Bishop
Albany
Warrensburg
James E. Bell
Department of California
Carroll D. Buck
Navy seeks designs for two large silver trophy cups
The Navy Department plans two prize cups for Atlantic and Pacific fleet marksmanship. Designs were submitted by Tiffany & Co, Harris & Shaefer, Read & Barton, Ritter & Sullivan, Berry & Whitmore Co, John Wanamaker, Galt & Bro, Mauser Manufacturing, Samuel Kirk & Son, Robert Leding, and Shreve Crump & Lowe Co. Prices range from 210 to 250 dollars. No selection yet. report from Lieut Commander Sims and Lieut White awaited by the Secretary of the Navy.
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Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Department
Tiffany & Co
Harris & Shaefer
Read & Barton
Ritter & Sullvan
Berry & Whitmore Co
John Wanamaker
Galt & Bro
the Mauser Manufacturing Company
Samuel Kirk & Son
Robert Leding
Shreve, Crump & Lowe Co
Secretary of the Navy
W. &, Sims
R. D. White
Army board to fill General Staff vacancies detailed
A board of general officers met at the War Department to select officers for the General Staff corps. Vacancies arise from promotions of Lt Col Henry A Greene to colonel and Capt John J Pershing to brigadier general. Board members include Maj. Gen. A W Greely, Brig Gen William McCaskey, Brig Gen John W Bubb, Brig Gen Arthur Murray, and Brig Gen Edward R. Godfrey.
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Army
War Department
General Staff Corps
Department of Texas
John W Bubb
Department of Dakota
Arthur Murray
Edward 8. Godfrey
Staff College
Fort Riley
Kans
Family saved from ruin by charity and law
A German woman and child sought aid from Associated Charities on a Saturday night. Her husband, detained at the police station, promised reform after a six month suspended sentence for failure to support his family. The case involved drink cure, loans, and ongoing supervision. Contributions totaled from diverse donors including Green Meadow Dairy and Washington Gas Light Company supporting distressed families.
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Associated Charities
Robbety
Sllb Street
John Joy Edson
Young People’s Union of the Universalist Church
Frances
Hay
William P Graves
Cummings
Kate Wood
Citizens Rebel Association
Cocoran Thom
Green Meadow Dairy
Elizabeth Sherman Cameron
Murray Addison
B P Mimmack
Washington Gas Light Company
May Answer School Critics Semi Annual Report Awaited
Semi annual report by Supt Chancellor is awaited by school circles as he prepares to submit it to the board of education. His address before the National Educational Association on February 27 in Chicago centers on The Essential Studies. He will lecture on school administration at the University of Chicago in August and at the University of Nebraska in July. Washington Lodge No 15 will celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary tonight with a banquet at the Masonic Temple. Speakers include Elks from Congress and lodge officers are listed. A memorial for Isabella Beecher Hooker will be held at the Church of Our Father Friday at 8. John Barrett will speak on Beecher influence. others include Mrs Ellen Spencer Massey and Rev John Van Schaick. The body of James Coleman was found at Blue Plains after leaving the alms house Friday evening. coroner notified. A committee to revise mathematics courses in public schools has been appointed by Chancellor. Competitors in the Educational Contest may obtain back numbers at newsdealers or The Post office.
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Chaneshiors
Board of Education
Department of Superintendencies
National Educational Association
Chicago
University of Chicago
University of Nebraska
Emer
R. T. McWade
R. E O’brien
M. G. McCormick
G. Schafer
P T Moran
G. A. Garner
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Church of Our Father
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Beecher
Clinton Smith
John van Schaick
Ellen Spencer Massey
Mia
Mary Lockwood
Charles Pepper
Hev
Alexander Kent
Misa Gillette
James Coleman
Blue Plains
Plea for Blind at Bazaar at Gude's Hall
Maj Sylvester opened the bazaar at Gude's Hall to benefit the Aid Association for the Blind. The event showcased booths run by supporters, including pure food, Oriental goods, and a Japanese tea garden. Inmate work from the blind home was praised, with palm readings by Sener Daoud and an occult entertainment planned for this afternoon and evening.
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Gude’s Hall
Aid Association For the Blind
Washington
Stilton Hutchins
Association
Charlotte Emerson Main
Henrietta. Rose
R. EB. Lewis
Oriental Booth
Najeeb David
William King
Mary Boots
H. W. Offutt
G. H. Brown
Josephine Jacobse
George S. Denison
R H Armstrong
J F. Donohoe
Laura Stagg
G . Benjamin
W. G Metzerott
Nelle Toomey
Geraldine Toomey
Nettie Metzerott
Joseph Auerbach
Thomas Calver
Grace Woodberry
Edith Auerbach
Rae Hahn
A Heller
Charles M. Pepper
J. H Gilbert
L. H Porter
J. E Lathrop
Morita’ Pepper
Margaret Cummins
Sener Daoud
President modifies order on public land titles
The White House hosted a key conference over the January 26 order barring final certificates or patents for public lands until现场 on ground examination. Commissioner Garfield, Pinchot, Steenerson, Grenna, and Geological Survey reps discussed adding an exception for homestead entries with five years’ residence proof, with another meeting planned today.
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Garfield
Interior
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Steenerson
Grenna
Geological Survey
Gronna
Sulphur remedies advertised as calcium sulp hide pellets
A historical advertisement extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a superior concentrated sulphur remedy. It details liver and kidney benefits, blood purification, and claims rapid improvement in skin conditions and constipation. The copy cites Dr. R M Wilkins praising calcium sulphide based pills and invites readers to request a free trial from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Housing Conditions Committee Sets Housing Reform Plan
The committee on improvement of housing conditions outlines urgent steps to improve light and ventilation in new buildings, sanitary plumbing, fire protection, occupancy limits, and sewer connections. It will tabulate housing laws, push for a national housing commission, secure more inspectors, address insanitary dwellings, and promote commercial building improvements with real estate guidance.
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United States
District of Columbia
National Capital
Peer of All Republicans in Lincoln Birthday Address
Representative Robert G. Cousins of Illinois praised Abraham Lincoln as the greatest Republican and a national unifier. Speaking to the Vermont Avenue Christian Church Men's Club, he cited Lincoln’s rise from poverty, his Kentucky woodman image, and his reverent oath on union. He described Lincoln as mastermind of wartime policy and noted his death as a divine emphasis on virtue amid tragedy.
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Abraham Lincoln
Robert G. Cousins
Illinois
Vermont Avenue
Kentucky Forest
Iino
$1,000 Verdict In Rail Crash Case
Joseph A McCaughey as administrator of Maurice L McCaugh ey’s estate, aged fourteen, slain in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad wreck at Terra Cotta on December 2, obtained a verdict and judgment for $1,000 damages from the railroad company in Circuit Court Noe. McCaughay sued for $10,000. the awarded amount was by consent of the railroad company.
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Maurice L McCaughey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Terra Cotta
McCaughay
Woman Killed Elephants in Africa Expedition
Mrs. Carl E. Akeley and her husband Carl E. Akeley recently returned from eighteen months in British East Africa chasing big game. The couple, Chicago residents, spent last week in Washington as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Brand. Akeley leads zoological work at the Field Museum and commanded an expedition to augment Africa holdings. Mrs. Akeley killed two elephants, one notably large, during the expedition. They dined with President Roosevelt on Wednesday to share experiences.
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Carl E. Akeley
Africa
Chicago
British East Africa
Charles J.brand
V Street
Northwest
Akeley
Field Museum of Natural Eastory
East Africa
Civil War Veteran William Somers Laid to Rest
William Somers a civil war veteran died last Friday and was laid to rest yesterday with military honors at Arlington Cemetery. Born in Ireland in August 1833 he came to the United States as a young man enlisting in 1853 at St Paul in Battery G U S artillery. He served until May 1863 when honorably discharged for disabilities incurred in the line of duty. In 1885 he was appointed fireman in the State War and Navy Department building and in 1902 joined the watch force retiring recently due to ill health.
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Arlington Cemetery
Mr. Somers
Ireland
United States
St. Paul
Battery G
United States Artilery
State, War, and Navy Department
Watch Force
RULES Contest for Hat of US City Names in Reading Matter
A historic contest offers prize certificates totaling 20 000 dollars for forming a hat from city names of populations 5 000 plus. Entries must be arranged by states, include full name and address, be submitted by March 4 1907, and prizes depend on letter totals and population counts with tie rules. Prize note valid for purchases of pianos or piano players, with limits and judge finality.
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T. P. Calley
United States
Alaska
Insular
Judges Allias POPE Will Be Judged By Three Referees
The will states that Pope's case will be reviewed by three disinterested judges who will award all of the prizes.
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Allias Pope
Funeral of John T Rixey in Culpeper Virginia
The funeral of Hon John T Rixey late Congressman from the Eighth Virginia district was held in Culpeper with wide attendance. Congress members from multiple states, U S Senators by VP appointment, and numerous pallbearers joined the service. The Episcopal graveside rites were read by Rev Carter Page and Rev Hurt offered a prayer as business paused. Hundreds, including neighbors from nearby counties, attended.
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John T Rixey
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United States
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Patterson
Clark
Arkansas
Flynn
California
Lamb and Jones
B. Lee, Jr
J. L. Thornton
J. C Wise
D. A. Grimsley
Alimony Payment Made With Pennies and Bills In Court
Dr Edward L Thompson paid 20 in coins and 20 1 bills totaling 40 in arrears to court clerk for alimony while Mrs Thompson's divorce suit remains. Clerks amused by pennies nickels dimes and quarters. Bristol man falls from streetcar in Washington DC, sustains minor injuries. taken to Emergency Hospital. Margaret Martin reports theft of a leather pocketbook with 40 in gold and a 500 promissory note near Randall's Wharf.
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D. Truitt
Edward Leon Thompson
Young
District Supreme Court
Thompson
Margaret Martin
C Street
Randall's Wharf
Charles County
Tillman Demands Silver From Senator Tiltman
A writer recalls Southern towns favoring silver dollars over paper currency. In Georgia a shopkeeper gave forty-one silver dollars. at Pennsylvania Station Senator Tiltman asked for silver and was offered four paper dollars. The piece notes lingering war era distrust of paper money.
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Georgia
United States
Tiltman
Pennsylvania
Claxton
Praise for Editorial on Salaries
A reader thanks the editor for a Sunday issue editorial on salaries calling it the crispest and most logical statement of the facts yet printed. The letter hopes the addressed gentlemen will act to relieve hard-pressed clerks, ending with a signature A. G.
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Missing eleven year old Bailhorst sought by police
The Bailhorst family of 1412 G Street NW asks police to watch for Albert Bailhorst who vanished from home yesterday morning after 7 o clock. He was last seen wearing a dark suit a blue sweater a blue cap and heavy woolen stockings. Place for Bitchcock's Secretary. By presidential directive Secretary Bitchcock appointed W Scott Smith as superintendent of the Hot Springs Reservation to replace Martin A Eisele who resigns.
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G Street
Hailhorst
Bitchcock
W. Scott Smith
Hot Springs Reservation
Bun
Martin A. Eisele
Virginia Summer School Planned by University of Virginia
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville reports the University of Virginia will offer a large summer program modeled after Harvard Columbia and the University of Chicago. President Alderman announced the plan after returning from the General Education Board meeting in New York.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Harvard
Columbia
University of Chicago
Alderman
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New York
Varioloid case at William and Mary denied by president
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk reports Dr Lyon Tyler president of William and Mary College downplays a smallpox scare calling it a tempest in a teapot. He confirms one varioloid case at the college described as mild with students quarantined and classes suspended for a few days pending developments. No genuine smallpox case cited.
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William and Mary
Washington
Norfolk
Denounces Cigarettes and Whisky At February Court
At the opening of the February term in Hagerstown Judge WL Keedy condemned cigarettes and whisky. He urged a thorough grand jury probe into alleged sales of cigarettes to boys under sixteen amid complaints from a bar member. Frederick Nelson asked to see the President and seek a home with Indians after being found at the Capitol, taken to Sixth precinct, then to the Washington Asylum Hospital for sanity exam.
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