Reprimand for Young Over Smooth Steam Log Signatures
Secretary Bonaparte criticizes the Wade Case findings and notes the Bennington boiler explosion stemmed from nonworking gauges and missing smooth log signatures. The court found Commander Lucien Young guilty of remissness of duty, with the case still not fully closed and potential mitigation not exercised.
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Bonaparte
Court of Inquiry
Wade
Ben- Tengten
Lucien Young
Cress
Vincait
Serians
Lla
Bennington
Squadron Sails From Charleston After Holiday Visit
Admiral Dickins coast defense squadron departs Charleston, with the battleship Texas bound for Jacksonville and the Monitor Arkansas headed to Georgetown. Torpedo boats Porter, Rouges Blakeley Dupont and Nicholson voyage to Port Royal, while Nevada and other vessels move to Savannah and Port Royal. Several ships arrive at New Newport, Hampton Roads, and Charleston area ports en route on a cruise.
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Arliystem
Charleston
Dickins
Fexas
Istasa
Nevada
Savannah
Florida
Jacksonie
Arkansis
Georgeown
Porter
Rouges Blakeley
Dupont
Nicholson
Port Royal
Iguest
Brooklyn
Newport
Landed
Pennaylant
Hamston Roads
Hannibal
Wopkins
Worden
Stewart
Trost
Hawrenre
Macdonough
Newpeequires
Nankin
Santo Domingo
Moce
Don Juan de Austria
Tamphinagile
MerceHus
Lambert
Culebra
O'Brien
Norfolk
Arethusa
League Island
Tongiiissina
Princeton
San Francisco
Jigeket
Washing
Texas
Charlestoen Ta Cruise
Jacksenitle
Arkansas
Morehead City
Blakeley
Rodgers
Lecture on Helen Keller by John Hitz at Cosmos Club
John Hitz superintendent of the Volta Bureau delivered a lecture on Helen Keller to the Anthropological Society last evening. The address was presented in the Cosmos Club lecture room and focused on Keller and related educational diffusion efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
John Hitz
Volta Bureau
Aear
Anthropological Society
Cosmos Club
Texas Society
Pythian Temple
McNeal
Gillespie
Monaghan
Texas
Report proposes major Navy Yard upgrades at New York
Rear Admiral Rodgers, retired, completes a comprehensive plan for the New York navy yard detailing required improvements and a priority order. He urges Congress to fund about 4 million dollars for docks, railways and expansions to make the yard among the world’s best. Congress delayed action to curb navy appropriations last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
Navy Yard
New York
Congress
Admiral Rodgers
Navy
Soldier at Nineteenth Century Christmas Tree Hero
A 99 year old veteran, Dr. William M. Starr, recounts a life spanning three wars from Jackson's camp in the War of 1812 to California gold rush and a Confederate service. He recalls bullets, bayonets, and arrows decorating his Christmas tree, a fading symbol of memory, loss, and endurance.
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Jackson
New Orleans
William M. Starr
Dr. Starr
Gen. Jackson
Smithsonian Receives West African Vai Collection
George W. Hillis Jr. delivered a nine thousand word study on Vai customs and handicraft to the Smithsonian Institution. Ellis, a Roosevelt appointee and Liberia legation official, praised the value of West African materials added to the anthropology department. The Vai, a Mande national group, are noted for intellectual traits and openness to foreign knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Africa
Smithsonian Institute
George W. Hillis, Jr
Monrovia
Liberia
Ellis
Lawrence
Kans
Roosevelt
Washington
Mason
Tillis
Bernhardt in Camille Dominates a Heated Dame aux Cameos
F. Schrader praises Bernhardt’s portrayal of Marguerite Gautier in Dumas’s La Dame aux Camhias under the Theatre Vaudeville production. He contrasts her vivid artistry with earlier stage realizations, lauds her intensity and grace, and notes the enduring appeal of the character despite critics. He cites Eugenie Dowie and Sarah as benchmarks in delivering authentic emotion and notes the era’s theatrical tastes shifting toward realism.
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Bernhardt
Marguerite Gautier
M. Dumuas
Matilda Heron
Camille
Reison
Dumas
Shakespean
Posen
Woorpee
Tensor
Vaudeville
Eugenie Dowie
Army Orders Transfer notices and naval assignment 1906
Army orders list transfers among coast artillery and cavalry units with officers named, plus a quartermaster ordered to Philadelphia for official duties and return, and a naval order sending Lieutenant Commander A Z Norton to the Naval Gun Factory in Washington. D C on January 3, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E Aultman
Coast Artillery
William C F Nicholson
Second Cavalry
Hils
Seventh Cavalry
Letcher Wardeman
Philadelphia
Quartermaster’s Department
Bentley Molt
Artillery Corps
Fore Riley
Kansas
A. ZL. Norton
Naval Gun Factory
Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
President Proclaims Reduced Import Duties on Wines and Art
The proclamation lowers duties for Swiss products including argols crude tartar still wines vermouth and brandies and marks a reciprocal concession with Switzerland. It also grants favored-nation treatment for American imports and notes no bargaining with Switzerland. United States Roosevelt Roots.
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Switzerland
United States of America
United States
T. ‘Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Theodore Roosie Viele
Elihu Root
State Department
Republic
Yale Clubs Come Today and Tonight at New Willard
Yale Glee and Banjo clubs arrive for a Washington stop with a concert at the New Willard Hotel followed by a dance in honor of Solicitor General and Mrs. Sloy te. The Mandarin Club will perform, with Taft and other Washington figures among the guests, as Yale’s travel schedule remains lengthy with stops extending to Minneapolis.
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New Willard
Yale
Whington
New Willard Hotel
New Haven
Demantes
Washington
Yale Clubs
Minneapolis
Cnliege
University At
Expert on Cotton Dies in Memphis
Word comes from the Agricultural Department of the death early yesterday in Memphis of P. T. Hutchinson a recent appointee as special traveling agent in the cotton States. Hutchinson was a highly endorsed expert on cotton statistics whose loss will leave a gap on the department’s statistical board and complicate ongoing work.
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Agricultural Department
Memphis
Tenn
P. T. Hutchinson
Bureau of Statistics
Hutchinson
Department
Statistical Board
Architects to Finish at Thirty Third Annual Convention
During the adjourned sessions of the thirty third annual convention of the American Architects January 9 10 and 11 there will be addresses committee reports a reception and banquet on the last day and an outing at Fort Myer where a cavalry drill will be witnessed The board of directors meets January 8 at the Octagon Tuesday members meet at the New Willard Hotel welcomed by Commissioner Henry B Macfarland and addressed by President William J Hames The president will appoint committees Roosevelt message directory report standing committees and more The afternoon session covers committee reports and induction of new officers January 16 morning includes standing committee reports and papers by Eugene Howard C C Zantwinger and E D Litchfield The afternoon reception at the Octagon runs 4 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. F. Macfarland
William 3. Hames
Roosevelt
Eugene Howard
C. C. Zantwinger
E. D. Litchfield
Mrs Weters Sends Father John's Medicine to Germany
Lawrence Mass resident Mrs John Weters says Father Johns Medicine is invaluable for children with coughs and colds and she would not be without it. She sends it to her cousin abroad and he is taking it with good re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weters
Lawrence
Mass
Father John
Columbia Heights Group Adds Seven Members and Hears Water Report
The Columbia Heights Citizens' Association welcomed seven new members Dr. Robert W. Talbot Charles H Meril lut Philip F Gerry James A Wetmore A G Townsend J J Lewis and C Fireman at its Savoy meeting last night A street committee motion urged widening the Columbia road east of Sixteenth street and paving Eleventh street sidewalks between Monroe and Florida avenues The executive committee reported on high pressure water systems but said the project should wait for half the cost from the National Treasury The meeting concluded with informal remarks from Capt J J Morrow U S A William A McHarland Thomas G Noyes Rabbi Louis Stern and L P Shoemaker a donation was served afterward.
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Columbia Heights
Sixteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Monroe Street
Florida Avenue
National Treasury
J. J. Morrow
William A. Mc~harland
Water Department
Thomas (. Noyes
Louis Stern
L. P. Shoemaker
APPROVE STREET EXTENSIONS TO DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
District Commissioners approved Senate bill 1825 to extend Massachusetts avenue from Wisconsin to the District line and House bill 9305 to extend Meridian place. The report notes benefits to public connectivity from Fourteenth to Sixteenth streets with a Capital Traction car line expansion, while damages will be assessed as benefits on adjacent property. Commissioners urge favorable action as part of extending important interior streets to the boundary.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Nebraska Avenue
Meridian Place
Fourteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Capital Traction Company
Con
Control of Agencies Commissioners Seek Authority in Employment Bureau Affairs
District Commissioners urge Congress to authorize municipal regulation of employment agents and agencies. They contend current law lacks oversight to protect customers, ensure service quality, and prevent improper fee retention. They cite state statutes mandating fee limits, reference standards, and prohibitions on immoral placements and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Death of W Burns Payne in Washington
After a brief pneumonia illness W Burns Payne died yesterday at Garfield Hospital at seventy one. Born in Kentucky he moved to Indiana young and came to Washington a year ago. A well known Methodist Episcopal Church member with ties to Calvary Church he left two sons Rufus W Payne of Newport Kentucky and George M Payne on the Washington Times editorial staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burns Payne
Garfield Hospital
Mr. Payne
Kentucky
Indiana
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Calvary Church
Rufus W. Payne
Newport, Ky
George M. Payne
The
Washington Times
Gas Inspector Seeks Legal Ruling on Acts Affecting Office
JT G Runyan United States inspector of gas nd meters requests a district ruling on several acts governing his duties. He asks how to collect penalties for gas purity and illuminating power failures under the June 6 1996 act, how to average results from three testing stations under the March 4 1973 law, and guidance on testing meters charging fees in government buildings. The inquiry will be sent to the corporation counsel for opinion. Berlin Takes Peruvian Loan and Texas Society Lecture noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. G. Runyan
United States
Congress
Washington Gas Light Company
Rev Zimmermann Returns To Washington After Cumberland Visit
Rev A H Zimmermann, Baltimore conference evangelist, has returned to Washington from a two weeks stay at Cumberland Maryland. He began his work on Sunday December 31 at Calvary M E Church on Columbia road and will continue there until January 12 before assisting Dr Dawson at Foundry Church with English evangelist Daw son.
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Zimmermann
A. H. Zimmermann
Baltimore
Washington
Cumberland
Calvary M. E. Church
Columbia Road
Foundry Church
Daws
No Fire Alarm Changes Recommended by District Engineer
Walter C. Allen electrical engineer told the District Commissioners that the National Board of Underwriters panel favors moving the fire alarm system to a fireproof building after the new District structure is complete. He says wiring and cables are sound and that proposed upgrades are not essential now, urging new legislation to authorize the full recommendations when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Allen
National Board of Underwriters
Washington
Allen
Congress
Britain to Check Opium Reform Bureau Receives Encouragement
The International Reform Bureau reports letters from English anti opium leaders and the Chinese minister in Washington praising efforts to curb opium. They urge rallying international opinion in Japan and the United States for Britain to withdraw treaty provisions forcing China to tolerate opium traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Reform Bureau
England
Optim
India
China
Ind
John Morley
Evs
Japan
United States
Reform Bureau
Uhu
Washington
Chentung Diang-Cheng
Buredau
Bad
Gement
Had ILLUSTRIOUS Grandfather Logan Tucker Enters Army
Logan Tucker of Illinois, a top candidate for second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, is a grandson of Gen John A Logan and son of Lieut Col W F and Mary Tucker. He is the only grandchild Gen Logan ever saw. After Maj John A Logan Jr died, his mother feared dangers of service but later allowed him to pursue a military career in the Philippines.
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Logan Tucker
Maj
John A. Logan, Jr
McKinley
Roosevelt
Pon
Manila
Scientists Conclude Work at AAAS Meeting in New Orleans
In New Orleans the American Association for the Advancement of Science wraps up sessions aside from a boll weevil symposium and a final general council meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Entomologists and botanists met. three botanical societies plan to merge into one. Dr. F. Ey is slated as president with P. W. Treyse secretary and Dr. Arthur Hollick treasurer. The general council elected several fellows, and delegates enjoyed a smoker at the Round Table Club.
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New Orleans
General Council
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Botanical Societies
The
Botanical Society
Society of Plant Morphology and Physiology
American Mycological Society
F. 8. Ey Ehief
Agricultural Experimentation of
Cuba
P. Ww. ‘T. Tre. Teyse
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Arthur Hollick
New York Botanical Gardens
Round Table Club
Reception for Bishop Cranston at Metropolitan Church
The Methodist Union and church trustees host a reception for Rev. Bishop Earl Cranston and his wife this Friday from 8 to 11 PM in the church parlors. All members of Methodist Episcopal Churches are invited. Victor Herbert to conduct one performance in Washington for his opera at the National Theater.
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The
Methodist Union
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Earl Cranston
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Victor Herbert
National
New National Theater
Nordland
Lew Fields
Washington
Erica
Charities Thanked for Broad Urgent Donations
A flood of contributions to the Associated Charities and Citizens Relief Association is acknowledged. Treasurers John Joy Edson and John F Wilkins express gratitude for subscriptions listed from many names and groups, intended to supply food and fuel for those in need through volunteer agents and local relief efforts.
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Associated Chariies
Citizens’ Relief Association
John Joy Edson
Iesociiated Charities
Bessle J Kibpey
Henry W. Closton
WoLfrey
Ge Anson Walls
B Trumbuta
F . Barber
Foow
Neff
Joseph
Weller
Andrew Brison
M FE Olver
E Scanton
Jo Mecbride Storrett
Augusta Marri
George M. Sternberg
CE Becker
John F. Wilkins
Th Citizens’ Relief Associatiot
Purchet Food Fuel Ag
LH Chandler Mat
Horror of Burial Alive In Washington Woman Heart Removed At Her Request
A Washington physician recounts cases of near burial alive and post mortem heart removal at the deceased’s request. He recalls a prominent family’s insistence on removing the heart, and a Confederate-era surgeon's doubt before final burial. He narrates a New York diphtheria case where a child appeared dead, but respiration was found and the patient survived, illustrating the peril of premature burial.
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Washington
Wormin
Geon
Pest
New York
Devor
Toria
Dan
Tuin
Chiid
Christmas barter tale of gifts and hopes in old town
A fragmented account of gift exchanges during a Christmas season shows people trading items like water coolers and walking skirts for practical goods. The piece notes shoppers seeking useful presents, shifting away from decorative baskets, and hints at broader social customs in earlier times.
Fears Local Influences In Tax Case Probe
The Internal Revenue Bureau moves to assist the prosecution of Southern Collecto attorney general Moody wins a case against Arthur Hayes and others charged with false returns and destroyed stills. The tax bureau seeks an independent attorney to avoid courtroom pressures and ensure impartial handling of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Bureau
Moody
Hayes Eolwitar
Wal Revenue Bureau
Greenshoro
Aessh
Internal Revenues Bureau
Greie
Gertig Tie Pure
Igual Tattaemen
How to Exercise the Bowels
The text explains that intestinal lining absorbs nutrition from food as it passes. If transit is slow, decay forms poison, producing gas and harming the body. It argues against cathartics and lubricants, praising natural bowel muscle exercise to strengthen function and improve future digestion.
Cascarets marketing pitch boosts bowel relief remedy
A dubious advertisement touts Cascarets as the safe constant laxative for constipation. It contrasts with harsh cathartics, claims gentle digestion preservation, and promotes candy like tablets in enamel boxes with a 10 cent price. It includes a bait offer of a gold plated bonbon and requests stamps to cover costs.
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Sterling Remedy Company
Tiz
Pape Tetsetse Sterling Remedy Company
Ghicagn Or
Ni ‘Ork
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