Navy Reform Proposes Unitary Duty and Advisory Body
A historical discussion outlines Civil and Military duties in the Navy Department. It advocates undivided responsibility through two chief subordinates for military and technical work, plus an advisory body led by a commander in chief with active fleet duties in summers for practical continuity. It also recommends a joint commission on navy yards and bases to advise the President.
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Jhe
Army
Navy
Bis
Civ
Hliaelt
Hlowever
Secretary of the Navy
Qoramander-Inschtet
Navy Department
Thia
Tan Gat
Joint Commission
al Joint Commission
United States Army
Navy Commission
William H. Moody
Alston G. Bayton
Paul. Morton
B." Luce
A. T. Mahan
Robley D. Evans
Wiliam M. Folger
Wiliam
Cowles
Planning Big Home Week in Alexandria April 23 to May 1
Citizens pledge hearty support for Home-coming Week celebrations across most city streets except Washington street. The carnival plans involve Mary Fleischmann as carnival king negotiating with a major animal show for entertainment. Maj. William M. Smith names Edwin M. Burrell parade labor marshal. O Kane Council Catholic Benevolent Legion assigns Desmond, McFarland, Breen to cooperate with the main committee.
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Swasshivenan Post Bureaus
King Street
Alexandria
Unitlis
Washington Street
Committee On Streets
Fleischmann
Carnivad
Maj
William M. Smith
Edwin M. Burrell
Organized Labor
O'Kane Council
Catholic Benevolent Legion
William Desmond
M. J. McFarland
8. A. Breen
Shahan Installed as Provisional Rector at Catholic University
Cardinal Gibbons presided as Rev Dr Shahan was installed as provisional rector succeeding Rev D J O Connick who becomes auxiliary bishop of San Francisco. O Connell bade farewell to faculty and students while Shahan pledged to honor Holy See guidelines and advance the university amid challenges and growth.
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Thomes A Shahen
Catholic University
D. J. O'Connick
San. Francisco
McMahon Hall
Cardinal Gibbons
Taymen
Blab
Bishop ‘O’connell
Dr. Shahan
O Connell’s
O'Connell
Shahan
Orden
Studenta
California
Sisko O'Connell
Gibbons
Aolle
Heartfelt farewell marks university ceremony
The cardinal blessed the attendees and expressed good wishes as he grasped Dr Shahan's hand and that of Bishop OConnell. The ceremony ended with an informal reception led by Dr Shahan. Bishop OConnell will depart for San Francisco in a few days.
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Dr. Shahan
Bishop O'Connell
Dr .Shahan
Bishop O'Cornnell
San Francisco
Woman Slayer Acquitted by Elkins Jury
Elizabeth White was found not guilty by a jury in Elkins West Virginia, claiming self defense in the shooting of her son-in-law Adam C. White on December 2 after he broke down a door and threatened the family. The defense portrayed White as dangerous and abusive toward his mother-in-law, wife, and children.
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Elkins
Sonia
Washington Pays
W. Va
Elizabeth | White
Adam C. White
North Carolina Notes: Local court actions and appointments
Charles Wilkins of Goldsboro faced a $2,500 bail after a Raleigh hearing for allegedly writing a threat demanding $100 under a railroad tie. Sheriff Aman of Sampson County, who fled North Carolina years ago, surrendered and was sentenced to Raleigh penitentiary for four years, with a governor's aid sought to transfer to road work. Charles A. Moore of Asheville named NC commissioner to a Detroit conference on uniform state laws. Kilgore, state chemist, reported farms ahead of 20 year norms due to a dry winter. Dr W F Chenault of Cleveland aged 47 died of paralysis after attending a patient. survived by wife and mother.
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Charles Wilkins
Goldsboro
United States
Nichols
Raleigh
James W. Cole
Kitchin
Fiber
Aman
Sampson County
North Carolina
Tamalping
Wéa
Souryoara
Amat
Charles A. Moore
Asheville
F. H. Dusbee
Detroit
Kilgore
Re. W. F. Chenault
Cleveland
Rowan ‘County
Virginia briefs report perjury case and local notices
Oscar Martin is fined 340 and imprisoned 20 days after a Lynchburg perjury charge tied to testimony in a murder case against Ernest Wade. an appeal is noted. A Lynchburg local option contest before Judge Christian is continued to the March term for a decision. Norfolk agent J M Commander is arrested for assaulting Gmurundro Avenue School principal 3 H Saunders. a later street encounter is cited. A motion for a new trial in J Morgan Haynes murder case is continued. Craig Water Company forms in Roanoke with 200000 capital to harness Meadlow and Johnny Creek water power into Roanoke. A J Sibert is president. Stonewall Jackson Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy in Brittal adopts a stance on Miss Boysen’s essay about Gen Leo, regretting attacks on the committee. Historic church and lumber mill fire damages Francia Makamie Presbyterian Church. loss estimated 40000 to 50000 dollars.
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Oscar Martin
Lynchburg
Ernest Wade
J. M. Commander
Norfolk
H. Saunders
Gmurundro Avenue
Saunders
Craig Water Company
Roanoke City
Meadlow
Johnny Creek
Crate County
Roanoke
A. J. Sibert
Tobacco Sales Regulation and State Bills From Raleigh
Special to The Washington Fus Raleigh North Carolina February Bills were introduced in the house to enforce the game law and collect license fees for public schools and to ensure proper examination of state department accounts. An appropriation of 500000 for insane asylums passed 0 to 12 with Republicans voting against it. Gov Kitchin sent the insular report on unsafe sport and agricultural buildings. Senate measures sought to protect women's names and regulate fat tobacco sales by warehousemen. Senator Manning backed the Bassett Blow substitute for Lockhart antitrust, noting higher tobacco income for farmers. The substitute was adopted 3 to 14. Lockhart then offered a Texas antitrust copy last 2 to 10.
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Washington “Fus. Raligh
N. C
Kitchin
Insulanes Commission
Senate
Manning
Lockhart
May Cut Cotton Output
Special to The Wallington Post from Charlotte reports that top southern yarn manufacturers urge further curtailment of production as the only remedy for persistent market woes. The Southern Meard Yarn Spinners' Association secretary T W Crooned calls a Charlotte meeting to discuss current conditions and plan actions to improve the market.
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Wallington Post
Charlotte
N. C
T. Ww. Croened
Southern
Meard Yarn Spinners’ Association
Acout Plang
Roe Eies
Admiral Sperry Likely to Retain Flag Before Washington Move
The fleet prepares for possible change of command as Admiral Sperry nears Washington decisions. The president and Navy Department weigh next Commander in Chief before Roosevelt’s retirement, with Sperry’s term ending in September. Storms damaged launches and customs duties were collected on foreign purchases aboard ships.
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Fort “Manine
Tral
Charles S. Sperry
Bear Aoise
San. Francisco
Weehington
Ognunen Gomilp
Roosevelt
Sperry
Navy Yards
Cape Cod
Navy Department
Washington
Virginia
Capes
Old Point
Custom House
Ships of the Feet
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Reporter Jailed by Senate in Contempt Ruling
In Charleston West Virginia on February 2 the Senate after hearing Newsy paper man George Byrne heard why he should not be jailed for contempt for failing to name the whisky man who revealed a $30 000 cost to block a prohibition amendment. Byrne was ordered jailed with sergeant at arms to conduct him until the session ends. He filed for habeas corpus and Judge Burdett granted it staying the jail sentence.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
George Byrne
Byrne
Circuit Court
Burdett
Tig
Virginia Weddings Take Shape Across Roanoke Salem and Fredericksburg
Multiple couples in Virginia were wed today in Salem and across counties including Roanoke Franklin Botetourt and King and Queen. Notable unions include John H Robinson and Florence Deaton in Salem and Catherine Firebaugh and Abram Danner in Salem.
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Roanoke
John H. Robinson
Thacker
Florence Deaton
N. BP. Peston
County
Salem
David Bush
Abram “J. Danner
Melean County
Catherine 8
Firebaugh
Olling
Inlinois
Andrew Robinson
Frankdin County
Misa Cora Asin Brooks
Roanoke County
Anne Mabel Alley
Charles 3. Dooley
Botetourt County
Rome
Fredericksburg
Irene Hallie Broadus
Manty Broadus
Grandberry C. Vandersee
Richmond
Sarai Vaughan
Murfreesboro
N.C
Maryland Obituary and Local Notices From Funkatown
Maryland obituary notices report Henry Funkatown aged 61 died of Brights disease. Civil War veteran served in Union Cole’s cavalry and lived in Baltimore. Survived by wife and two sons. one son was general superintendent of Western Maryland Railroad in Hagerstown. Additional items note Charl es West from Baltimore died. Virginians wed in Hagerstown at uncle’s home. Narcissa Johnson obituary. Robbery incident in Holland, Virginia, affecting Joseph Holland and Holland Shoe Company location.
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Funkatown
Henry
Tritech
Bright
Cole's Cavalry
Baltimore
Stowe
Western’ Maryland
Hagerstown
Hagerstotyn
Rake
J. C
Elster
Boyds
Narcissa Johnson
John H. Jeffries
Robert. Johnson
Virginia Obituary Roundup Shows Local Passings
Fredericksburg reports the death of 18 year old Miss Elizabeth Bowman from congestion of the lungs at her parents home, with several sisters mentioned. Strasburg notes nine year old William Lichliter found dead in bed. Petersburg records F Eugene Da aged 74 dying at his daughter’s home after a career in wholesale groceries. Also listed are Samuel Benjamin Alley aged about mid hundreds and Mrs Catherine Stewart widow of Benjamin, with family survivors noted.
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F. Eugene da
David Lynlop
Surry County
Samuel’ Benjamin Alley
Catherine =Stewart
Benjamin Stewart
James M. Stewart
Court postpones trial after Powhatan train arrival
At Powhatan Court Virginia on February 25 a train carrying five accused negroes charged with double murder and arson arrived under heavy guard. Police protection was tight as the prisoners were moved toward the courthouse court adjourned after questions about defense counsel and the Commonwealth Attorney requested a term delay. Five defendants were taken to Farmville jail while three remained guarded here.
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Powhatan Court
Richmond City
Idaam Taylor
Bolntea
Commonwealth
Banfiact
Ville Pail
Night Riders in the Black Patch
Eugene Lyle Jr presents a stark photo narrative on the Night Riders in the Black Patch, aiming to shock readers and spark public conscience. The piece promises vivid, ruthless exposure of terror and crime in a series meant to match Civil War era violence in intensity.
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Eugene Lyle, Jr
Blue Grass
Bette Magazine
Hampton’s
Hampton's Magazine March on a Sale Now
Hampton's Magazine features 200000 readers with varied pieces including Vance Thompson on new psychic theories, Rex Beach's Silver Horde serial, Evanson Turret Desasters, a May series chapter, Wall Street banking insights by Casson, hunting Africa by Capt. Fritz Duquesne, and eight short stories by Andrews, Bacon, Loomis, Morrison and others.
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America
Vance Thompson
Rex Beach
Bob” Evanson
Wall Street
Banks
Herbert N.casson
Roosevelt
Fritz Duquesne
Mary R.S. Andrews
Josephine Daskam Bacon
Charles Battel Loomis
Morrison
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Gion
Dora
Spain
Dureau
Rotary
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Renton
Edmond. Waddill
United States Circuit Court
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Fidelity and Trust Company of
Trenton
Colonna Marine Railway Corporation
Norfolk, Va
Virginia Corporation Commission
Merghants and Manufacturers’ Association
Clarandon
Alexandria County
William B. Severe
H. L. Carter
T. J. Wall
Charlestown
Eprdal
Hughes
Winkoop
Eagle Avenue
Uity
Obey Carriage
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Holy See
Holy Father
St. Paul
Wisdom
Ita
Paris
Oxford
Christendom
Europe
Holy See Mng
Thrse
Honor Weil
Gatholig University
G. W. Buck
Thomas Joseph Shahan
Virginia Briefs
Judge Christian
Corporation Court
Norfalk
J. Morgan Haynes
Vinton Sauuders
Stonewall Jackson
Daughters of the Confederacy
Brittal
Misa
Boysen Ih
Leo
South
Bnowhit
Smith, Moore & Hergla Herd
Francia Makamie Presbyterian Church
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Mr. Roosevelt
Will
Department
Hitneis
Kearsarge
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Idaho
Ohio
Missouri
Pacific
Culgéa
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Yankton
St New York Navy Yard
Naval
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Sampson
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Virginia Weddings
Maryland
Holland
Steven
Joseph
G- Holland
Holland Shoe
Cingzing
Sorapeny
Ants Place
Wang
Allegee
Slayers
Powhatan
Maryland College
Conway
Ark
J. W. Snowden
Arkansas ‘State Normal School
Agricultural College ‘of Maryland
Hampton’s Magazine
Ime Tea Tee
Lansharsh &Bro
7Th St. N.W
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Pongee
Taffeta
Jap Sik
Liberty Sik
Gio
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Thin Wiiei
C. Milbourne
G. A
Chestnut St
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B. Depriest
G. E Broadway
Jon
Roquefort
Philadelphia
John H. Magruder
Cention
Connection Avenue
Belmont Dairy
FARW
Strest Phas Marth
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street
Christian
Xander
Christian Xander
7Th St
Washington Post
Wilson & Mayers
G Street
Royal Wilios
Rockine
Morrisair
Emgtiobrary
Selte
WHSON
Mayers
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