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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1905

Page

4

Calhoun Named Special Commissioner to Venezuela

President Roosevelt appoints Judge William J. Calhoun of Chicago as special commissioner to Venezuela. The mission will assess how Venezuelan actions affect U S interests, including disputes with American companies, without delving into the Bowen Loomis case. Calhoun, a former Interstate Commerce Commission member, will report directly to the President and proceed with a confidential inquiry. He will depart for Washington next week after recent talks with President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay Wil Nay J Calhoun Chicago Roosevelt Venezuela Calhoun United States W. J. Calhoun Cuba McKinley Interstate Commerce Commission Bowen-Loomis Judge Calhoun Washington William J Calhoun Cahoun Oyster Way Rosavalt

Bankruptcy Proceedings Against C J Devlin Postponed

Creditors of the First National Bank of Topeka moved to stay speculative bankruptcy actions against Charles J Devlin, owner of two thirds of the bank, as he faces possible receivership for property in Illinois and Kansas. Acting Comptroller Kane weighed appointing Bank Examiner J T Bradley as permanent receiver of the Topeka bank, which closed July 2, with multiple candidates described for the post.

C. J. Devlin Chicago First National Bank of Toeka S. H Bethea United Sates District Court Charlia J Devlin Topeka Bank Devlin Ullnois Estorta Kansas Kane J. T Bradley Topeka Kans Bradley

Cancellation denied in army coat contract report

War Department officials say cancellation of a 200000 dress coats contract for the army at Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia is unfounded. They admit past trouble at the arsenal. Department officials blame politics and note no investigation of this contract is underway.

War Department Schuylkill Arsena Philadelphia Taft

Naval Academy admits six more to new fourth class of midshipmen

Special to The Washington Lost Annapolia Md July six additional candidates passed all mental and physical exams and were sworn in as members of the new fourth class of midshipmen.They include Edward C Racquet Iuna Erin I Ellington North Carolina Jann EB Sloan South Carolina Webster A Capron New York Lafayette L Hodges Mirglasippi 2nd Glenn B Strick land Georgia.

Washington Annapolia Midshipmen Edward C Racquet Iuna Erin I Ellington North Carolina Jann EB. Sloan South Carolina Webster A Capron New York Lafayette L. Hodges Mirglasippi Glenn B Strickland Georgia

Movements of Naval Vessels Arrive and Depart

Naval orders list vessel movements: arrivals at Newport Monte Crist, Haet Lamosse, Bradford, Chicago, Marbiehead, Perry, Severn, New London Gardiner Tay Leonides, Baltimore Hampton Roads, Port Angeles, Lamoine, Cavite Shanghai, and detours. Officers EL Mosan to Washington DC for special duty then Newport and Bath. Panesh Assistant Burgeo Ohnesorg to Ma for equipment and ordnance inspection.

Newport Monte Crist Arkansas Florida Haet Lamosse Maryland Bradford Chicago Marbiehead Perry Tokehama Hercules Norfolk Wrack Severn New London Gardiner Tay Leonides Baltimore Hampton Roads Satara Marc Jland Port Angeles Stewart Macdopaugh Worden Whipple Rockland Lamoine Justin Cavite Shanghai General Alara Detoo 1 EL Mosan Washingten Newport Va Thanes Schenectady N. Y Bath Hath Iron Works Panesh Burgeo K. Ohnesorg

Hazing at Annapolis Ended Says Board Report

The Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy reports to the Secretary of the Navy that hazing has been effectively ended. It urges amendments to nominations timing, four year academy course, abolition of two years as midshipmen, and age limit raised to nineteen. Members include Senators Dick and McCreary, Reps Breeland Brandegee Jones, among others.

Wiautora Naval Academy Department Board of Visitors Secretary of the Navy Brownson Academy Congress Academia Charles Dick James B. McCreary Edward B Vreeland Frank B. Brandegee William A Jones James Courth M. Pankerton Joseph G. Darlington John Wilkes B. W. Stratten William H. Nelson W. H. Jacques

Deserter’s costly mistake leads to possible desertion conviction

George Baker, who deserted from Fort Snelling in July 1868, surrendered at Fort Wayne Detroit. He hoped leniency under a rule that two years after a soldier’s enlistment expiration meant no sentence, but legal calculation now suggests a potential conviction and desertion sentence.

Detroit Mich George Baker United States Army Fort Snelling Minn Fort Wayne Baker United States

Not Wanted by Navy Decline of Trigg Shipyard Sale

Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va July 1 Assistant Secretary Darling declines to purchase the Trigg shipyard for torpedo craft and other light draught duties. The general board favors not acquiring more naval stations now, stating sufficient facilities meet needs.

Darling Trigg Washington Post Richmond John Lamb Navy United States Donrci J Vossete

Army orders detail officers and commissions across commands

The War Department issues detailed moves and duties for officers, including leaves of absence for Capt. Matthew F. Steele and First Lieut. George M. Apple, and postings to Fort Myer and the Naval War College. It notes examinations, board appointments, and a Kansas battleship launch set for August 12 at Camden New Jersey.

Matthew F Steele Sixth Cavalry George M Apple Artillery Corps Edward R. Casvatt Thirteenth Cavalry Coast Artillery Robert T Otiver U .A Dental Corpu Army National Dental Association Buffalo N. Y Naval War College Walker Benet Ormanca Department Pinolo Cal Banta Cra John C Oates II Frederick D. Grant J. Frankiin Bell Albert le Mills Geo Samuel M Mille Artilery Waw College Genera Edmund M. Drake George Lak. Irwin Stiliory Corps War Department Vancouver Arcecks Waah Conrad 2. Koorper Fort Ethan Aten Joseph T. Clarke Chandler P. Robbins Fort Jay Charles Richart George H Crabures Fort Thomas Wiliam J. Wakeman Robert M. Wheachard Saglatan Anco Canal Zone Panama Paul ¥. Straub Ira A. Shimer Theodore C Lyster Vancouver Barraghe Wath Rudolph Ewert Patrick H. Mo Andrew Columbus Barracks Ohio Henry J Raymond Surason Lou Ernest J Hufinet Sastetak Fort Snelling Ninn Euclid B. Prick William H .Tefft Fort Bam Houston Tex Louis McMay Perry I. Boyer Fort Banks Mass Memry A. Webber Robert M ‘Thornsburgh Fort Wayne Charles M. Gandy Fort McPher‘eon Henry F. Birmingham Madison Barracks N. X Pauntleroy San Juan Porto Aloo William F. Yippitt Fort Crook Nebr Richard W. Jobowam Fort Logan Reote Ark Flat Stout James M. Fhoian Fort D. A Russell Wye Charles ¥. Richter Jackson Barracks William L Late Fort Preble Percy L. Jones Kansas Navy Department New York Shipbuilding Company Camden N. J

Acreage shifts in major crops show corn up sharply

Preliminary crop reports from the Bureau of Statistics indicate corn acreage at about 94,011,009 acres, up 2,080,000 from last year, with wheat, oats, barley, rye, flax, and potatoes showing mixed changes. Weather notes warn of heavy rains hindering cultivation across much of the nation while corn advances and rye, flax vary in condition.

Bureau of Statistics At Agricultural Department Publc Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Bulletin

Grape-Nuts Used by Minister for Sleep Relief

A tired preacher details indigestion and sleepless nights until six months ago when Grape-Nuts food was introduced. He reports calmer nerves, better rest after Sabbath duties, and relief from indigestion, noting his family now includes Grape-Nuts on every table and children even when fussy.

Postum Co Battle Crock Mich Wellville Eich

Growth in most districts but Carolinas and Florida lag

The report notes growth in nearly all tobacco producing states with few exceptions. Wet weather in Texas increased boli weevils damaging Louisiana crops. Kentucky faces cultivation difficulties while New England and Middle Atlantic show light growth. Pacific Coast haying benefits from favorable weather.

the Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Mlagourt Valley South Atlantico Gulf Coasts Lake Region Minnesota Dakotas New England Middle Atlantic Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast California Oragon Washington Missouri Valley Midgle Atlantic North Pacific South Dakota Minnnesota North Dakota Minna‘sota North Pacific Carolinas Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Temestor Forthern Texas Louisiana Kentucky Middle Ban

Secretary Bonaparte Declines Free Railroad Passes

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte announces he will not accept free railroad passes. He returns passes sent to him and thanks the givers, but, due to his public position, cannot avail himself of the courtesy.

Bonaparte Navy Department

President Roosevelt Receives Gold Inaugural Medal

Gen John M Wilson leads inaugural committee in distributing three inch gold medals to Roosevelt and district officials. Medals nicknamed souvenir honor presidents and libraries, with bronze copies delayed until gold strikes completed. Obverse features Roosevelt profile without glasses. reverse bears an eagle.

John M. Wilson Roosevelt Wileon Library of Congress Washington Public Library

Land Office Connections in Uintah Opening

Commissioner Richards of the General Land Office has uncovered letters from Mormon leaders claiming Mormon land office connections to assist settlers in the Uintah Reservation in Utah. He asks William H. Smart, Joseph Murdock, and James E. Jensen of Heber City to clarify what is meant by this assertion and how it would aid settlement plans.

Uintah Public Land Service Richards General Land Office Mormon Heitarchy Uintah Reservation Utah Heber City William H. Smart Joseph &. Murdock James E. Jensen Mormona Ving

Hair Pressed Cloth Rates Clarified by Secretary Shaw

Secretary Shaw heard woolen manufacturers on camel hair tariff. He stated camel hair is wool and camel hair manufactured goods are wool, not changing duties on other hair pressed cloth. New York Massachusetts and Texas textile firms participated in the discussion.

Tresaury Shaw Bdew New York Massachusetts Texas

GIVES BACK HOMESTEAD BY ENTRANT RECONVEYING LAND

The General Land Office received a deed conveying eighty acres back to the government. The entryman stated he had not honestly earned the patent and returned the property, a rare voluntary reconveyance reflecting doubts about full compliance with homestead requirements.

General Land Office Jawa

Panama Canal Officials to Confer with President on Friday

Panama Canal Commission Chairman Qhonts and chief engineer Stevens, in Washington, plan a Friday meeting with the President at Oyster Bay. They expect to depart tonight for Panama on July 18, and Stevens will review available material before inspecting Panama forces. no appointments will be made until he is on the isthmus. Also reported is the yellow fever death of August Schimpf in Colon on July 4, with Cox of the Panama Hallraad Company dying in the same city.

Panama Canal Qhonts Panama Canal Commission Stevens Washington Oyster Bay Panama Patrton Reliance Harrisonburg State Firemen's Association Btravas Columbia Fire Company Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company Washington Street Queen Street Oronoco Street Bryan Leadbeater Messrs Bryan, Snowden Anhler South Royal Street Spinks

Postmaster Appointments Named by Region

Fourth class postmasters appointed yesterday include Y Berry Linton in Maryland Arundel on the Bay and John W. Parkins in Stark New Hampshire. Other listed names cover New York Dwaar Kul Bark Feck and Pennsylvania Aston Mills Frederic A. Sterling with varied initials and spellings.

Maryland Arundel-on-the-Bay Y Berry Linton New Hampshire Stark John W. Parkins New York Dwaar Kul Bark ¥. Feck Ghinneegck Herbart J. Termliliger Panneylyania Aston Mills Frederic A. Sterling

No Really Bad Boys Misunderstood Says Expert

At the National Children's Home Society conference in July at the First Baptist Church Dr Ames Barlow of Michigan stated there are no truly bad boys and that some boys are misunderstood. The remark drew hearty endorsement from over fifty delegates. General Superintendent Sherrard criticized California for trading children's souls for State revenue and urged reform as California lawmakers reconvene to address child saving.

Children’s Home Society Bt Pool Ames Barlow Michigan National Children’s Home Society First Baptist Church Sherrard California

Rixey Libel Case Continues In Federal Court

Rixey and C Jones Rixey, president of Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust, face defamation suit against C A Stevens. Trial delayed by defense continuance. Congressmen Rixey attends with local counsel. plaintiffs’ attorney arrives later. Court reconvenes to consider remanding cases to state court.

Rixey Menora Rixey Barbour Culpeper J A. G Keitham C. M. White Warrenton Charles W. Meredith Richmond Cononcel Stevens R Walton Moore Fairfax Eppa Hunton, Jr Edward Turner Hunton Counse

Court to Postpone Trials to October in Heat

In Virginia circuit court the judges paused two cases due to heat and complexity, noting the need for a special jury. The cases are reset for October 30 at a special term. Motives include avoiding health risk and extensive voluminous declarations.

Dirt Wagon Collides With Auto Near Country Club

Police seek a man who allegedly drove a dirt wagon into Mrs George Howard's auto at 1008 Sixteenth Street NW yesterday near the Country Club. The car was nearly overturned and Mrs Howard was frightened. the dirt wagon driver did not stop and fled the scene.

George Howard Sixteenth Street Country Club

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