Middies Graduation Honors and Naval Prep Message
Fifty Naval Academy graduates receive diplomas from Secretary Metcalf as Admiral Sands lauds discipline and duty. Wallace of Missouri is honor man. Metcalf urges readiness, calls battle ships the navy’s backbone, and warns of a critical period before commissioning. Reception, cheers, and post ceremony movements accompany the day’s events.
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Wallace
Missouri
Metcalf
Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Galloway
Geneita
Will
A “Immerman
Severn
Army Orders Leave Extensions and Reliefs
Leaves of absence for Capt Samuel T Ansell and others extended ranging from four to twelve days with February 19 effect. Capt John L Barbour retired recruiting officer four days. Capt Lloyd LeR Krebs five days. Capt George P Heard one month extension. Dental Surgeon Edwin P Tignor relieved from duty in the Philippines division effective April 1 and to take leave. Board to consist of Capt George H Camerort, Capt William J Snow, Alexander Plummer, and Fred L Perry.
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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 orders appoint officers and exam sites
Corpe, recorder, Jn appointed to meet at Fort Riley Kans for examining applicants for appointment as veterinarians of cavalry and artillery. Contract Surgeon Ira C Brown assigned to the Third Battalion Twenty-fifth Infantry for duty to accompany that command to the Philippine islands. Capt Harry G Bishop Artillery Corps to assume charge of construction work at Fort Stavens Oregon relieving Second Lieut Avery J Cooper. Capt Wilbur B Dove retired recruiting officer Albany N Y to Warrensburg N Y to procure testimony for trial of an enlisted man Capt James E Bell Second infantry 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 To Award Two Silver Trophy Cups For 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 ranged from 210 to 250 dollars. No selection yet. Navy Secretary waits on a report from Lieut. Commander W. Sims and Lieut. R. D. White.
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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 named
A board of general officers met at the War Department to select officers to fill existing and anticipated vacancies in the General Staff corps. Vacancies arose from Laent Col Henry A Greene becoming colonel and Capt John J Pershing being promoted to brigadier general. The board includes Maj Gen A W Greely Brig Gen William McCaskey Brig Gen John W Bubb Brig Gen Arthur Murray and Brig Gen Edward B Godfrey at Fort Riley Kansas.
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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 Through Charity Aid
A German woman and child sought food and shelter from Associated Charities one Saturday night. Her husband, in the police station, promised reform after a six month suspended workhouse sentence. Donations and a drink cure helped, with ongoing support. the man now earns $16 to $20 weekly. Contributions totaling multiple donors, including Green Meadow Dairy and Washington Gas Light Co, supported food, fuel, and clothing for 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 of Dr Chancellor awaited with interest as Supt Chaneshiors prepares to submit to the board of education. He will address the Department of Superintendencies in Chicago on The Essential Studies and lecture at the University of Chicago and Nebraska. Washington Lodge Elks to celebrate twenty fifth anniversary with a banquet tonight at the Masonic Temple. A memorial meeting for Mrs Isabella Beecher Hooker will be held at the Church of Our Father with multiple speakers. The body of James Coleman, inmate of Blue Plains alms house, found dead from exposure after leaving Friday. A committee to revise mathematics courses in public schools appointed by Superintendent Chancellor. Competitors in the Educational Contest may secure back numbers from newsdealers or at The Post office.
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Chancelor
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
P M Hughes
A.T. Stuart
Elizabeth Brown
Harry English
EB L. Thurston
M. Ely
FB Kramer
Bunan B. Sipe
B. W., Murch
Annie Scama
Ellen Galden
Daniels
Mra
Office of the Post
Sec
Plea for Blind at Bazaar At Gude's Hall
Maj. Sylvester opened a bazaar at Gude's Hall on B Street to benefit the Aid Association for the Blind. The event showcases booths run by women, including pure food, Oriental lace, a Japanese tea garden, and a mystery table. Inmates of the blind home supervise a dedicated craft booth while palm reading by Sener Daoud draws crowds this afternoon and tonight.
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Maj. Sylvester
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 Land Certificates
A White House conference reviewed the presidents January 26 order barring final certificates or patents for public lands until ground examinations occur. Commissioner Garfield soon to be Interior Secretary and Gifford Pinchot joined, with Steenerson and Grenna and Geological Survey reps. Steenerson said an exception will allow titles for homestead entries with five years residence proof, but Gronna and Steenerson remain dissatisfied and plan further talks today.
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Garfield
Interior
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Steenerson
Grenna
Geological Survey
Gronna
The Sulphur Remedy From Stuart’s Calcium Waters
The article extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a superior sulphur remedy for liver kidney and blood troubles. It contrasts crude flower of sulphur with concentrated calcium sulphide tablets, cites Dr. R M Wilkins on efficacy, and invites readers to request a free trial package from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
R. M. Wilkins
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Housing Committee Outlines Rapid Housing Reform Agenda
The committee on improvement of housing conditions adopts an eight point plan to promote light and ventilation in new buildings, sanitary plumbing, fire protection, regulate basement occupancy, and curb overcrowding. It seeks a national tabulation of housing laws, a presidential commission on housing and health, more inspectors, sewer connections, action on dilapidated houses, and improvements in commercial building practices. The effort has produced a usable city laws table and many condemned houses reported to authorities, with education ahead through allied committees.
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United States
District of Columbia
National Capital
Peer of All Republicans in Lincoln Birthday Talk
Representative Robert G. Cousins of Illinois praised Abraham Lincoln as the greatest Republican in a Vermont Avenue Christian Church Men's Club address. He traced Lincoln from poverty to the presidency, highlighting his unity of the nation, wartime leadership, and tragic death as a sign of virtue.
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Abraham Lincoln
Robert G. Cousins
Illinois
Vermont Avenue
Kentucky Forest
Iino
$1,000 Verdict For Son's Death in Rail Crash
Joseph A McCaughey as administrator of Maurice L McCaugh ey's estate sued Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after a Terra Cotta wreck on December 2 yesterday. Circuit Court awarded $1,000 damages to the estate by verdict and judgment, with the railroad consenting to the additional $10,000 claimed.
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Joseph A McCaughey
Maurice L McCaughey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Terra Cotta
McCaughay
Woman Killed Elephants on Africa Hunt by Mrs Akeley
Mrs Carl E Akeley and her husband returned from an eighteen months big game expedition in British East Africa. The couple who visited Washington hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles J Brand. Akeley is a Field Museum zoological staff member and led a expedition to augment East Africa elephant specimens. Mrs Akeley killed two elephants including a notably large sage specimen. They lunched with President Roosevelt who attended with interest in their 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 Buried With Honors
The funeral for civil war veteran William Somers was held yesterday from his home at 8 Four-and-a-half Street Southwest. Interment with military honors followed at Arlington Cemetery. Somers, born in Ireland in August 1833, enlisted in May 1853 at St Paul in Battery G, U.S. Artillery, and served until May 1863 when discharged due to battlefield injuries. He later served as a fireman in the State War and Navy Building in 1885 and joined the watch force in 1902, retiring recently due to ill health.
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William Somers
Arlington Cemetery
Mr. Somers
Ireland
United States
St. Paul
Battery G
United States Artilery
State, War, and Navy Department
Watch Force
RULES Contest for city name hat using reading matter letters
Contest rules require lists of U S cities population 5000 plus, arranged by state, with coupon and home address, deadline March 4 1907. Prizes include certificates up to 20000 total dictating judging by letters from the square and population, final on judges decision.
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United States
Alaska
Insular
Pope Will Be Judged by Three Disinterested Referees
The judges alias Pope submitted will be referred to three disinterested judges who will award all of the prizes.
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Allias Pope
Funeral of Hon John T Rixey in Culpeper Virginia
The funeral of Hon John T Rixey, late Congressman from the Eighth Virginia district, was held in Culpeper today with large attendance. Members of Congress and U S Senators attended, active pallbearers named, and Episcopal services conducted at the grave. The widow, children, and three brothers were present as hundreds gathered from nearby counties.
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John T Rixey
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Katehin
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Gregg
Texas
Williams
Mississippi
Dearmond
Missouri
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Delaware
Slayden
United States
Daniel
Patterson
Clark
Arkansas
Flynn
California
Lamb and Jones
B. Lee, Jr
J. L. Thornton
J. C Wise
D. A. Grimsley
Alimony Paid In Pennies And Dollars In Court
Dr. Edward L Thompson paid $20 in coins plus $100 in bills as part of overdue alimony to Clerk Young in the District Supreme Court. The ongoing divorce suit with Mrs. Thompson remains unresolved. Amusement arose among clerks at the unusual coin presentation and total.
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S&s
D. Truitt
Edward Leon Thompson
Young
District Supreme Court
Thompson
Tillman Demands Silver in Georgia Train Ticket Moment
A columnist recalls traveling the Southern states where silver dollars predominated over paper money. In Georgia a clerk gives Senator Tillman four one dollar bills, prompting his quip that he prefers silver. The piece notes lingering war era distrust of paper money and the senator’s insistence on silver.
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Georgia
United States
Tiltman
Pennsylvania
Claxton
Praises Editorial On Salaries
A reader letter thanks the editor for Sunday issue commentary on salaries. The correspondent calls the editorial crisp and logical, saying every word is needed and that it clearly presents the facts. The writer adds the editorial should accompany concerned officials returning home.
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Missing eleven year old Bailhorst sought by police
The Bailhorst family of 1412 G Street NW appealed last night for a strict police lookout for eleven year old Albert Bailhorst who has been missing since 7 AM yesterday. He wore a dark suit blue sweater a blue cap and heavy woolen stockings. Place for Hitchcock's Secretary. By order of the President Secretary Hitchcock appointed W Scott Smith as superintendent of the Hot Springs Reservation to succeed 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
Charlottesville reports that the University of Virginia will launch a large summer program modeled after Harvard Columbia and the University of Chicago. President Alderman announced the plan after returning from a meeting of the general education board in New York.
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The
University
Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Harvard
Columbia
University of Chicago
General Education Board
New York
One Case of Varioloid at William and Mary
Special to The Washington Fest Norfolk Va Feb 11 Dr Lyon Tyler president of William and Mary College says reports of smallpox fears are exaggerated. There is one mild varioloid case at the college students quarantined in boarding places and studies suspended for a few days pending developments no case of genuine smallpox at William and Mary
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Washington
Norfolk
Denounces cigarettes and whisky at Maryland court
At the February term opening in Hagerstown Circuit Court Judge WL Keedy denounced cigarettes and whisky, urging a grand jury probe into alleged sales to boys under sixteen. In Washington DC Frederick Nelson, from Central Union Mission, asked to see the President for a home and to be sent out with the Indians after police found him loitering at the Capitol. He was taken to Sixth precinct, examined for sanity, and sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for observation.
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Hagerstown
WL Keedy
Keedy
Frederick Nelson
Lves
Central Union Mission
Capitol
Sixth Precinct
Washington Asylum Hospital
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