Naval Power Shifts as New Ships Join Pacific Fleet
An article outlines the rapid expansion of the U S Navy with battleships and cruisers being commissioned for the Pacific station. It notes Nebraska's upcoming commission at Seattle and the deployment of cruisers Ten- Nemes Washington South Dakota California, and others. It compares U S and Japanese naval strength, highlighting ships, tonnage, and armament while signaling a push to promote younger officers.
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Bob Evans
Pacific
Maine
Connecticut
Louisiana
Missouri
Virginia
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Aimbamia
Kearworse
Kentucky
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Station
Ten- Nemes
Washington
Bordeaux
France
General Naval Board
Japan
United States
Britain
Germany
New States
Raa
Whit Ia
Unclear memo on Jap consulate actions and intelligence posts
A garbled report discusses responses from Sen Drea and the Japanese consul regarding actions connected to Japanese intelligence offices in San Francisco and Tokyo. It notes apparent assertions of privilege, applications, fees, and comments from officials, with tone suggesting governmental hesitation over American citizen protections and retaliation risk.
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Sen Drea
Na Decker
Felson Street
Tapas
Apple U
Ste
Jenaacae Consuluy
Su Franciscn Wilels
Ghug Uiet
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Informa
Itowis
Howe
Aspartatat
Wien
Fear of Break in Japanese Relations Amid San Francisco Tensions
A distressed report notes anti Japanese demonstrations in San Francisco reflect deep-rooted hostility. It suggests editors faced pressure not to serve Japanese papers and warns of rising retaliation and alienation unless public anger is quelled. A boycott against American goods is unlikely. readers are invited to learn about the Jamestown Exposition.
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Toya
J Lon
San Francisco
Inve
Tnt Gan Franckven
Japanese Labor Trade Exposed As Mexico Route
El Paso reports that Japanese labor brokers in Mexico deceived workers into contract labor and sought US entry. A Japanese official says abolishing these companies is advised. Immigration inspectors note hundreds use Mexico as a stopover to the United States, with smuggling across long borders difficult to police. Authorities consider new inspection plans to curb cross-border entry.
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el Paso
Texas
L—Macao Rambe
Hunperor
Japan
Mexico
United States
Vancouver
Bureau of Immigration
Counry
America
Tri- Immigration
British Columbia
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wife of Salvation Army leader to work with lepers in Molokai
Oakland July 1 The wife of Cal Owen French Pacific Coast Salvation Army commander has chosen to go to Molokai for mission work and may dedicate her life to the cause. The couple, with two children aged sixteen to nine, say French is in Honolua on mission work with Japanese and Koreans and is exploring plans to open a leprosy settlement. Both express a wish to spend the remainder of their lives among lepers.
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Oakland
Cal
Owen French
Salvation Army
Pacific Coast
Molokai
Col
French
Cal. French
Honolua
Iniselon
Death of Gensus Statistician Whitaker in Indiana
Grenville A. Whitaker a Census Bureau statistician died of heart disease while on field work in Vincennes Indiana en route to Uris City. He had been researching a national uniform divorce law, born near Penyan New York sixty two years ago, survived by his wife Laure and five children.
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Grenville A. Whitaker
Census Bureau
Park Road
Uris
Jasper
Ink
Stewart House
Whitaker
Washington
Middle West
Vincennes
Ind
Wash
Ineton
Laure
Indiana
Uds City
Penyan
N. Y
Cenaus
Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sip
Pentalpho Lodge
Columbia
Alams ‘Temple
Myatle
Shring
Che
Mia
Laura Whitaker
Wallace A. Wiliam E. Edln L
Heteh EB
Mary C. Whitaker
Turtles Escape on Deck After Ford Steamship Gale
The steamship Bradford arrived from Port Antonio reporting a violent gale near Cape Hatteras last Friday. Twenty crates of five turtles escaped their bindings on deck as seas broke over the vessel. The crew chased and corralled the critters, returning them to crates after a brief mutiny on the unsettled sea. One accident occurred when a tire was damaged during the commotion.
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New York
Bradford
Port Antonio
Cape Hatteras
Eac
Bredford
Suopuay
Post Office Promotions Shuffle Washington Staff
Postmaster Barnes yesterday promoted Henry L Johnson from head of the money order division to superintendent of delivery at 2700 annual, with Maj James E Bel shifted to Station A, amid a broader reorganization aimed at improving service. Howard Bend becomes money order chief at 2400, Charles P McCurdy advances to assistant superintendent, and Franklin D Burrows and Edward J Birch receive corresponding raises or transfers. Johnson, a Civil War veteran born in Springfield NH, has led the money order division nineteen years and is joined by Beall, McCurdy, and others in a restructuring the post office describes as necessary for better efficiency and service.
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Georgetown
Howard Beall
Charles P. McCurdy
Hia
Changea
Saga
Barnes
Henry L. Johnson
James E. Bel
Howard Bend
Franklin D. Burrows
Edward J. Birch
Aupert
Maj. Bell
Johnson
Beall
Washington
Columbian
George Washington University
McCurdy
Deliver
Springfield
State Department Promotions and Salary Increases
Changes at the State Department include salary hikes and several notable promotions for fiscal year starts. Clarence F. Gaus moves to deputy consul general, Norris Owens gains a higher clerk post, Weierbert G. Hengeiler becomes assistant chief of the Consular Bureau, BM Hamilton attains a higher clerk role, and Percival Heintrlemar advances to consul at Daley with a $1,000 to $3,600 pay change.
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State Department
Clarence F. Gaus
Oes
Maputy
Genera Wna
Bhanghad
Norris Owens
District of Columbia
Wierbert G. Hengeiler
BM. Hamilton
Percival Heintrlemar
Daley
Seamttign
Funeral Services for Mrs Sally Roth Tyler in Richmond
Mrs Sally Roth Tyler wife of Nathaniel Tyler dies after four months illness in Richmond Funeral services set for 8 oclock this morning at the Ontario Cemetery interment at Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Va She was a well known Southern figure and member of several historical societies Survived by husband and seven children
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Sally Roth Tyler
Sallie Robb ‘Tyler
Nathaniel ‘Tyler
Ontario
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond
Tylee
Thie
South
Virginia
Promotions in Patent Office Examiners Elevate Three to Original Vacancies
Examiners in three grades promoted to fill original vacancies in the Patent Office. Lindley G. Anderson of Washington, Bawin A. AN of Commeccieut, Robert C. Child of Virginia, Charlad H. Pierce of Tennessee advanced to first assistant examiner at 31.600. Gyrus D. Backur of New York, Mavrica J. Perk of Nebraska, Lavix E. Gites of Michigan, Everett W. Varacy of Pennsylvania, James Hodges of Maryland, Arthur S. Holt of Hassan, and John J. Johnson of the District of Columbia promoted to second assistant examiner at 51,600. John Hinckman of Illinois, Whiteni W. Lanmen of Maryland, Cecil J. Blake of Massachusetts, Jobin H. Bruntaga of Texas, Frieud Ot are noted in the list.
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Patent Office
Lindley G. Anderson
Washington
Bawin A. AN
Robert C. Child
Virginia
Charlad H. Pierce
Gyrus D. Backur
New York
Mavrica J. Perk
Nebraska
Lavix E. Gites
Micittean
Everett W. Varacy
Pesus Lvebia
James 2 Hodges
Marzland
Arthur 8. Holt
Hassan
John 3. Johnson
Colushia
Peni
John “Hinckman
Sivhigao
Whiteni W. Lanmen
Merrand
Cecil J. Blake
Masia Comatta
Jobin H. Bruntaga
Tisnels
Promotions and clerical changes announced at river works
Names including Helstead of Indiana Frank A Whiteley and Frank R Spowden Mixuceme Otis G Ma esenger of Towa Homer Smith of New York and Herbert W Kenway Meymchuseux are listed among staff promotions. Affected salaries cited as $1.20 and 400. Thirty two clerical promotions were also made and will be announced shortly.
Shark Catch Near Montauk Nets A 21 foot thrashers killed by local fishermen
Amagansett Long Island July report describes Capte George Mul ford and J S Hose catching a 21 foot thrasher shark entangled in a long net set by local fishermen. The shark, weighing about 200 pounds and with eight rows of teeth, was subdued after a boat chase and towed ashore dead.
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Wellington
Amagansett
Long Island
Tropics
Capte
George Mulford
J. S. Hose
Mulford
HoKe
Julius Caesar
Tucker Keeps Silent But Expects Vindication
Chicago dispatch reports Lieut. Col. William F Tucker, paymaster for the Department of the Lakes, silent on charges raised by his mother-in-law Mrs John A Logan. A mysterious friend says Tucker seeks full vindication from a War Department inquiry while others refuse to comment until proper time.
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Washington
Chicago
William Fittucker
Department of the Lakes
United States Army
War Department
John A. Logan
Thomas E. Wilder
Elmhurst
Tucker
Mia
Myrtle B. Platt
Achoal
Manila
Manila ‘Times
Mire. Platt
Col. Tucker
Murphysboro
John Logan
Col. E. M. Logan
Gen. Logan
Cal. Tucker
Col Tucker
Train crushes 13 at Carnegie Steel Ohio works
In Youngstown Ohio during a heavy rain a switching engine backed into a car train at the Carnegie Steel Company yard. Milton Brambaugh a former board of education member died and about a dozen others were injured many seriously as men sheltered under cars when the train moved.
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Youngstown
Unio
Milton Brambaugh
Board of Education
Parsons
Ohio Works
Carnegie Steel Company
Lightning Strikes Cupola. Fire Extinguished
A thunderstorm swept through the city last night with a prolonged lightning display. Lightning struck the cupola on the Mary Ahern residence at 812 D Street East, triggering a small fire fought by No. 1 Engine Company. damage was minor. The storm also relieved humidity with a heavy downpour, while the day's high reached about 100 degrees and a calmer forecast followed.
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Ffteen
Mary Ahern
D Street
No. 1 Engine Company
Cays
Capitol Subway Progresses To Serve Congress
Work on the Capitol subway from the House area toward New Jersey avenue progresses rapidly. It is expected to be completed by December 1 to enable operation of an official railway when Congress meets. Electric passenger cars will convey Representatives and officials between the Capitol and office buildings, powered by a plant near the Capitol.
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Congress
Capitol
Pulsaing
New Jersey
May Buy Rifles Armory and G Street Property Bid
A syndicate is reported ready to acquire National Rifles Armory on G Street NW between Ninth and Tenth. The deal aims to improve the site for an unnamed purpose, with a reported price near 80 dollars, about 108 dollars per square foot. Brokers Estly and Lampton handle the transaction. Also noted is the sale of a two story brick house at 88 Fourteenth Street NE for 3.50, with a front of 18 feet and depth of 35, and a Jamestown Contest entry offering a ten day trip to the Exposition for participants.
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G Street
National Rifles’ Armory
Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Ws Syndicate
Estly & Lampton
Moors 4 Hill, Incorporated
Thomas Pickford
Fourteenth Street
Reward Offered for Arrest of L Motorman in 1905 Tragedy
Captain McCafferty of the Detective Bureau reports Paul Kelly the L motorman connected to the Ninth Avenue Fifty third Street wreck that killed several and injured many. A reward funded by Leopold Neugass and his family aided by a $1000 nationwide circular led to Kelly’s capture in San Francisco. Extradition plans will follow to bring the suspect to New York for trial.
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Speeta
New York
McCafferty
Detective Bureau
Paul Kelly
Ninth Avenue
Fifty-third Street
Manhattan
Kelly
Leopal& Neugass
West 134Th Street
Neugass
Newgase
Polices Department
Neuwuts
San Francisco
Unions Continue Fight Over Open Shop Work
Executive board of the Building Trades Mechanics' Council announced plans to keep visiting city buildings and force a walkout where open shop prevails. Only one dwelling on Nineteenth Street near S Street NW paused work as iron, sheet metal, and electrical trades struck due to nonunion plasterers. Strikers who left the Municipal Building last week returned, while nonunion workers were not yet replaced. Academy of Music reported progress with nonunion craftsmen. Central Labor Union approved James J. Parsons’s lockout stance and pledged aid to building trades if needed. Employers reportedly plan to bring hundreds of nonunion workers from nearby areas to Washington to fill striker positions.
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Building Trades Mechanics’ Council
Nineteenth Street
S Street
Academy of Music
Central Labor Union
F. C. Roberts
James J. Parsons
Washington
Union Ordered to Pay Damages in Labor Case
Special to The Washington Post Seattle July 1 A Federal District Court ruling held unions may be liable for damages even if not incorporated. Printer D E Johnson sued Seattle Typographical Union No 202 seeking 30 900 after expulsion ended his Seattle work based on non incorporation arguments the union and individuals contested liability.
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Washington Post
Seattle
Wash
Federal District Court
D. E. Johnson
Wen
Seattle Typographical Union
Johnson
Seattle ‘Union
Loa Anngeles
Nonunion
Major Earthquake Report Moves West of Washington
Seismographs at the Weather Bureau and Cheltenham Md report a moderate to strong quake felt from Kingston Jamaica to near Washington. Observers record tremors from early morning to about 9, with the strongest waves around 8:25. Distant stations including Albany and Belen College note additional distant shocks from the southwest, while New York reports no widespread wire disturbance.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Magnetic Observatory
United States Coast and Gendetic Survey
Cheltenham
Kingston
Jamaica
Marion
Meridien Imne
St A
Alheny
State Museum
New York
West Indiea
Central
South America
Eerfoux
Fiavana
Belen College
Bethesda Transit Plea Amid Bad Crops and Dangers
Bethesda Citizens Association notes late summer harming crops with only beans and potatoes thriving. Transportation committee asks Georgetown Rockville electric line to add a light freight car for residents. Dr Schroeder speaks on hydrophobia cures while Dr Lewis urges marsh drainage near Bethesda. James Jingle proposes bat control over road hazards.
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Bethesda Citizens’ Association
Bethesda Ciizens’ Association
Fhe
Georgetown
Rockville
Robert Willson
Agricultura
Willson
Weather Conditions and Temperature Readings July 1 1997
A Weather Bureau bulletin reports summer temperatures across the U S on Monday with highs from 5 to 102 degrees in Texas and up to 134 in Southern Arizona. Skies were mostly sunny in the Lake region and several states. scattered thundershowers possible in the South with no heavy precipitation expected. Winds favor SW to W along the coast, variable inland, and light to fresh northerly on the Upper Lakes. Local reports include temperatures ranging from 68 to 76 degrees with various hourly readings and regional city temperatures.
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U.S. Dept
Agdenltyre
Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
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Texas
Arizona
South Dakota
Colorado
New England
South Atlantic
Stains
Arkanaar
Washington
New Fugland
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Mrs Margaret G Halpine Dead After Heart Failure
Mrs. Margaret G. Halpine widow of Gen. Charles G. Halpine died yesterday afternoon at 1641 M Street NW after a heart failure attack. She was born in London about seventy eight years ago and lived there briefly before moving to New York and then to this city in 1682. The body will be taken to New York for burial with family funeral rites to follow.
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Charles G. Halpine
M Street
Halping
London
New York
Mrs. Halping
Reneet Gaeta Seers Dauntiers
Beer Gummiers
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