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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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