District Guard to Border as First Battalion Deploys
The First battalion of the Third Infantry and attached units will leave Camp Ordway for the border within two weeks. Other elements will depart in sequence, with a recruiting depot likely to remain at Radio to train arriving recruits. Troops have been vaccinated, equipped, and drilled, preparing for a long trip.
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Hobbs—Bisbee
Ariz
Third Infantry
Ordway
Cavalry
Feld Artillery
Cant Hobbs
Hoehbs
Still Bisbee
Ballston
War Department plans boost to permanent military strength
The War Department outlined cost estimates for increasing the permanent strength of the military establishment under ordinary conditions. Total annual costs include feeding and paying private soldiers, ammunition, camp sites, water systems, and incinerating plants. Hospital area expenses are estimated at least eight dollars daily, with militia on the territory nets noted. Amidst border tensions, progress was praised and health reported good.
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War Department
Trier
Mexico
Othevc
Tinopache
Water famine at camp forces showers ban
Fort Myer water supply failed causing orders against showering and water use at the camp. Hot weather and heavy demand strained the reservoir. officials said the shortage is temporary and showers were halted until engineers restore a supply.
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Fort Myer
Review of District guard at Fort Myer drill field
An afternoon review of the District guard including horse, foot and guns will be held on Fort Myer drill field. Officials to attend include Brig Gen William H Harvey and possibly Gen Wood. timing around 430 to 5 o'clock with rumors about the reviewing officers.
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Fort Myer
William H Harvey
Wood
Daniel Herzog
J B Mulford
Strike records in U S broken by labor disputes
Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show more strikes and lockouts in the United States in the six months ending June 1 than in all of 1911. Between December 1 and June 1, 1992, labor disputes were reported, while in 1915 the number was 1405. Pennsylvania and New York had the most disputes, with Ohio third.
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United States
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Scantily Garbed Guardsmen Parade Before General at Camp Dodge
Des Moines July 4 three hundred Iowa guardsmen paraded scantily clad before Gen Ho at Camp Dodge to protest oversized underwear issued to them. The crowd roared as dishrags on poles served as flags. Gen Allen stood at headquarters and observed without action. The demonstration lasted about thirty minutes.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Ho Oa
Allen
Army camp notes highlight promotions and sports
Lieut Joseph McKey was promoted to first lieutenant and moved from Company G to Company B in the Wiret battalion. David H Blakelock earned a commission as second lieutenant in the Third Infantry. Camp plans include sidewalks, a large summer cooler for water, and athletic events with Battery A and Troop A fielding multiple boxing and wrestling bouts.
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David H Blakelock
Third Infantry
Blakelock
Cornell University
Bob Watson
Troop A
Battery B
Watson
Trooper Gates
Kid McCauley
Battery A
Moon in Partial Eclipse Observed in City and Naval Observatory
Moon eclipse last night began at 4 19 p m and ended at 2 16 a m with four fifths obscured at fullest 11 46 p m Observers at the Naval Observatory tracked the Earth shadow through large telescopes while many parties used binoculars on the Roof Garden There will be an annular solar eclipse July 22 and a partial lunar eclipse December 24 visible in America.
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Ralagh
America
Mrs. Smith Funeral Today in Washington Area
The funeral of Mrs. Mary V. Smith widow of Philip Smith will be held at 2 o'clock today from her home at 3816 Huntington Street Chevy Chase. Rev Charles F Fawards will conduct services at the house and grave. Interment is in Congressional Cemetery. She is survived by two sons W J F Smilin and John P Smith, both of Washington. Native of Virginia, she spent most of her life in this city.
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Dr. Edwards
Marry V. Smith
Philip Smith
Huntington Street
Chevy Chase
Charles F
Virginia
Har Lfe
Boxing pledge at militia camp sparks challenge across borders
R W Robertson of Battery A issues a public challenge for a three round boxing match with any man in the militia camp. He notes a career seen on the Mexican border and service across the western hemisphere and nearly all U S states except two, inviting a contest to prove himself.
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RR Robertson
M E Sommers
Robertson
Sergt Willis S Bryant
Taylor
Battery A
H Gatlin
Battery B
Gatlin
Gath
Sergi Wallis
Beers
Western Hemisphere
Union
R W Robertson
Retail Merchants plan Aug outing to Fort Monroe Cape Henry
The Retail Merchants Association board directs President Ropf Andreas to arrange a August trip for all members as honor guests. A steamer charter may depart Washington for Old Point Comfort with dancing, bathing, breakfast, and luncheon. The voyage includes Norfolk sights, Cape Henry waters, and a return to Washington August 31.
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Board of Governors
The
Retail Merchants Association
Chamberlin Hotel
Norfolk
Atia
Norfolk Southern Electric Railway
Cape Henry
Old Point
Chamberlin
Flower Day to aid Jewish relief homes
Jewish residents will be visited tomorrow with flowers sold to benefit European war sufferers. Hebrew organizations unite to support the drive. Volunteers should report Sunday at 9 am to relief committee headquarters located at 1205 Sixth Street Northwest.
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Europe
Relief Committee
Sixth Street
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