Army and Navy Gossip on General Staff Reforms Debated
A wartime Senate battle over officer ranks and staff structure unfolds. Proposals retain a general supply corps headed by a major general and keep a general service corps while considering consolidation of general staff departments. House and Senate positions diverge on adjutant and inspector general roles and foreign service provisions, with possible compromises on enlistment terms and regiment counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Whit Getton
House
War Department
Ye Jin
Teas
Hha
Fen
Navy
Navy Faces Personnel Strains and Atlantic Reserve Plans
The Navy reports strain in the pay corps with resignations and calls to boost officer numbers. A proposed Atlantic reserve squadron to be based at Philadelphia follows major fleet maneuvers and armor debates while examining eight hour work costs and coal usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Nasal
Atlantic East
Navy
Philadelphia
Austin M Knight
Admiral Knight
Naval Ordnance
Washington
North Carolina
Siem
Capes
Cheasapeake
Tewerve
Philadephia
Maine
Permits On The Increase In Mount Pleasant District
The weekly building permits show rising activity with ten three story brick dwellings and thirteen two story brick dwellings authorized in Northwest Washington. Major projects include ten three story brick homes at 1217 to 126 Columbia road and thirteen two story brick dwellings at 625 to 636 and 82 to 86 Lexington street Northwest, with costs totaling thousands. Ground across Florida Avenue to Park Road east of Fourteenth Street is nearly filled, leaving little space for new sites as contractors face limited availability.
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Gomer Plomas
Cryer Navy
Prattice
Vounetivars
Donald Gingham
Wis
Guantaame
New York
Hore
Shay Taiting
Quines
Toy
Manmrel
Era
Norfolk
Tie
Avi
Thut
Jere Maugin
Samtaul Parmast
Maupin
Pride of Law
Modon
Baltimoy
Une
Hauser
Poe
Lexington Street
Columbia
Mount Pleasant Proper
Florida Avenue
Park Road
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh
John Ho Olan
Christian Association
Washington Loan End Trust Company
Mater
Ninth and
F Streets
Julia A Chase
Goldenberg
Seventh Street
Kennedy Bros Inc
Columbia Road
Annie E Johnson
Sixth Street
Thenneniasen
Northwest
Alfred Ray
Chain Bridge Road
EA Cook
Fifth Strect
A_G Herrmann
Jet Tenth Street
Pumphrey & Palmer
Twentieth Street
Ncholas Avenue
Nouth
B F Wright
Langley
Twelfth Street
Frank A .Munsey
E Street
Charles W Richardson
Grant Road
Kennedy Brothers Inc
Mintwood Price
Horn
T Street
J Partelly
Kansas Avernue Cortineest
EA Haven
Foxhall Road
P Bailey
South Capitol Street
Ryen
Third Street
Kate
Georgetown Gas Light Company
Dumbarton
Wisconsin Avenues
Emmert Teler
New York Avenue
Ballinger
Second Street
Tacob Schwartz
B Street
Oat Franch Street
Second
Warren Streets
J & McCrory
Thokle
Maine Avenue
Gonzaga College
Capitol Streets
Crittenden Street
Edwin L Yancy
Cyrus F Logan
Sauls Addition
Galen T. Trit
Wesles Park
Abemarte Street
Sweet Shannon & Luchs
Pimer Corbin
Newton Street
Social clubs discuss hearings and art tours across the city
Meetings of the White House Chapter American Womans League and the National Catholic Womans Circle cover hearings before the House post office committee and art gallery tours of Prado Dresden. Various chapters hold events at the Washington Saengerbund and Washington Club with performances, memorials, and preparations for future reunions and district activities.
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Anna M. Q Dea
White House
American Womans League
Belva A Lockwood
Lewis Enterprises
House Post Office Committee
League
Mrg_ Lewin
Washington
Racepion
Clara B Colby
Australia
National Catholic Womans Circle
Mount Vernon Square
Prado
Dresden
Spain
Germany
Margaret L Coope
Giorgiones
Baints van Dykes
Christ
Murillo
Apnuncia Ion
Saint Sebastian
Saint George
Adora
Zurbarens
Reubens
Habeins Madon ‘Ng
Meyer
Raphaels Ma
Anne
The
Fish
Slatine
Mra Coope
National Gallery
London
Blatine
Art Gallery
Vatican
Agnes Daly
St Patrick
Perfect Laxative For Elderly People
Trustworthy folks from Peters burg and Baltimore vouch for Dr Caldwell syrup pepsin as a mild laxative that supports digestion for the elderly. They claim it keeps general health and bowels regular, offering samples by mail and bottles for fifty cents to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brecon
Trin
Jt Tx
Sfioplt
WB Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Why Salves Can't Cure Eczema Snee held fashion
A theory of curing eczema through the blood has been studied by scientists. Salves clog pores and fail to reach the eczema germs. the text cites wintergreen remedies as better, while detailing drug store promotions and trial offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givrine &c
Tribute of flowers for a life of great work
Across the world a tribute of flowers was laid honoring a life of service and the great work she accomplished for her country and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rele
Chia Country
Nomanity
Lowers
Army and Militia Camps Expand Joint Field Exercises
A note clarifies that this year only joint encampments for coast artillery reserves will be held at regular posts for target practice. Misunderstanding arose about Fort Riley replacing Fort Sill camps, but both encampments proceed: Fort Sill from May 10 to June 1 and Fort Riley from July 6 to 1940, with Fort Riley focusing on general field artillery instruction and prep for subsequent Fort Sill courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Coast Artillery
Fort Riley
Fort Silloia
Cavalry Officers Organize Near Wasngte Washington Branch
Cavalry officers stationed near Wasngte Washington organize the Wasngte branch of the Cavalry Association. Officers include President Wo Ganon Ok Stam and Vice President MQ Fo Or T Walsh. secretary treasurer Cant Sam Folalan. executive committee members Captain G Barmh and others from Fifteenth catalis Mal HoT Allen and May Lewis Mohuekie War College.
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Wasngte Huyegue
Washington
Nrtsa Cavalry Associad
Otters of the Cavalry
Atharf
Ganon
Walsh
G ¢ Barmh
Unforgivehie eland Pan Tiealer her dog tale
A fragmented account describes a dog with a peculiar pedigree causing distress. It notes a long separation and an injury blamed on the animal’s leg, raising questions about its designation as a cur.
The Breadwinner and Kidney Pills Warn of Urinary ills
A warning piece urges laborers to protect kidney health to avoid fatigue and urinary problems. It discusses overwork, back pain, and symptoms such as discolored urine, irregular stools, and dizziness. It promotes Beans Kidney Pills as a tonic endorsed by doctors and used worldwide, claiming proof from users and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packaebe
Washington Proof 3 oC Harper 100 Lusonty st Washington D
A patient recalls chronic kidney trouble for years and describes relief after using Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims initial weakness, frequent urination, and inflammation improved after the first box with long term freedom from kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Lusonty
Washington D
Kidney Pilla
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Jaen
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Clark
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Ued
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Sle K Street
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Middaugh & Bhannon
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Anvil Club
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Manor Place
Confederate Veterane Home
Vermont Avenue
Children of the Confederacy
Marion Butler
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Frances W Weeks
Daughters of the Confederacy
District of Columbia
Washington Seminary
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Keaneen Marsh Gregory
Minnes Warwick and
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Arthur Grenville Dunn
Mra Nanatte
Wednnesday
Claflin
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Mr Preston
White
Mra Tardy
Excelsar Literary Club
Mra Edwards Patreet
Lolland
Jamey Montgomery
Metropolitan
M@o& Church
Washington Saengerbund
E Wives Andancerhearts
George Washington
Saengerbund
I Street
Herbert Levy
Ro Bonsum
M Carter M Bord
HS Gamble
Thomas P Kennelly & Krahling
Panis
L.A Waike
WP Smith
LC Steitberger
Continental
Shapte D AR
Aulington
DAR
Regent
J McDonald Stewart
Alice Buenit
Kissie R. Decker
Ilith Kelsey
Elizabeth Chenoweth
Charlotte M Pine
Harriet H Gerber
Tistorian
R. Wessenger
Andrew Jackson
Washington Saengerband
Marine Band
Techniker Verein
C Street
George W. Sper
TA Toster
Tollowme
Verein
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Frank M_ Hoanley
Smw
Boxee
HH House
Ske Phillips
Phillips
E Dilefender
SA Hoadley
Sadie Carlste
E F Miner
G M_ Boyce
Emily Parish
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Southland
Virginia Sayly
de Beata
Hank Spinks
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Ayward
Ana Jean
Irving Frickey
Helen Miner
Mrg
Vermont State Association of the District
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Washington College Womens Club
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Memorial
Edward Peerington
George F McAvoy
Constitution Chapter
Hueh J Philips
Lenny Kelley
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Henry N Couden
Charles P Grandfield
Mra Philips
Mabel H Darte
Charles Patten Ife
Representative Patten
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Robert Burns
Sarah J Crolasant
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Lyle
Mra
G_ Abbott
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Une Reta Lota Bocwery
Wiss
William Cleveland
Himom Bontz
Clarence L Brooks
Tohn Davis
Sylvester
Smith
Alexander Tosh Jr Farr
Fekendort
Charles Johnson
Gartrell Nevitt
Walter Davia
Lincoln Circle
Tadins
Grand Arms of the Republic
Annia Pook
Vinne Ream Hoxie
Jeanne Larveytreet
George W Rowe
Isabelle Baers
Ellie Colcatter
Mias Bee Glennan
Beier Nelson Doaes
Corned Avert Agaistant
Mary Lutz
Avery Wamt
Vinnie Ream Hoxte
Jeanne Harvey Street
Mida Peabody
Vilas Clara Barton
Siewspaper
Ea -Grippe
Marla
Chis
Fever
Prince Albert
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A. F. Barnet Bro. Co. French Cleaners and Dyers
F Street
Phie Adelphia
Amd
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Broad St
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