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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1908

Page

23

TOLD IN DEPARTMENTS TARDY ONES MUST TELL WHY

In the Government Printing Office a mass of notes details widespread leaves of absence and overtime. Foremen note many employees delay quitting work until tasks finish. An order now requires all officials and staff with overtime beyond forty minutes to explain to the watch captain. Several departments report numerous vacations and promotions affecting staffing.

Government Mark

Prince of Wales reviews troops at Plains of Abraham in Canada

July 24 report from Quebec details the Prince of Wales presiding over a grand military review on the Plains of Abraham with 23,400 troops and 56,000 including the American sailors and marines. He transfers the battlefield to the government as a memorial and attends a state ball at Parliament Buildings with high officials and ladies aboard New Hampshire.

Quebec Prince of Wales Plains of Abraham State Hall Wolff Montcalm Wolfe Northwest New Hampshire Order of the Garter Kidd Marshal Lord Roberts Bobs Prince Fairbanks America Parliament P Senate Chamber

West Point cadets appeal after hazing dismissal

Dismissed West Point cadets travel to Washington seeking reinstatement from the War Department. They argue hazing was exaggerated and urge Congress to intervene. Secretary Wright cautions he must follow statute and awaits Col. Scott's report before advising the President.

West Point Military Academy Washington Hugh L. Scott Wright Russell the Haner Russell Scott War Department Congress Col. Scott Academy

Promotions at U. S. Bureau and city posts listed

Walter Heald’s salary rises from 960 to 1000, Browe from 720 to 900, and Schindt from 540 to 600 in a series of bureau and lighthouse service promotions. John Roach of Michigan is named assistant engineer at lighthouse service with pay up to 85 a month. First Mate Alfred Beimer gains 90 per month. Samuel Bolden takes a vacation from sewer division, Thomas Francis to Virginia mountains, Daniel Donovan plans Potomac boating trip. Maj. Sylvester to Rome for police chiefs meeting August 4. Harry Hine seeks 78 for school flags. George Wall named special policeman for railway crossings, George Mockabee hired in sewer dept at 6 a year, Victor Mindeglett becomes a woman in engineering at 78 a year.

Pine Promotions Vot Elds Upi Bureau of Standards Sre Walter Heald John Browe Erey Laster Jéin Roach Michigan Uighthouse Alfred Beimer Hghthouse Samuél Bolden Thomas Francis Virginia Mountains Daniel Donovan Potomac Maj Richard Sylvester New York State Association of Police Chiefs Rome Harry ©. Hine Board of Education Maj. Sylvester George W. Wall George Mockabee Victor Mindeglett

Rain Brings Brief Cool Spell Despite Warm Point

A hot day with a high near 97 at Point turns cooler and cloudier today. Forecasters expect a temperate break with hazy sunshine and possible light showers later in the afternoon.

Yesterday's Temperature Fluctuations Humble by Afternoon

Weather report notes a peak around 97 degrees in the afternoon, followed by a drop of three points as clouds moved in. Showers began by eight, pulling readings down to 8, preventing hotter conditions and signaling continued unsettled skies. George W. Vinal receives a salary increase to the official figure of 1000 dollars.

Eulks At & O Weather Bureau Jane George W. Vinal

Leggings DREW BOLTS Theory on Puttees Cause Death

Gettysburg camp disaster leaves three dead and over 50 injured as a violent storm strikes Camp Hayes. Puttees with steel strips are blamed by some for drawing lightning, while officials dispute the claim. Governor Stuart escapes serious harm as tents collapse and lightning strikes the flagstaff. dozens of names of the injured are listed.

Gettysburg Camp Hayes National Guard of Pennsylvania Battle‘ground Corp. C Milton Garber Herbert Barbe Clyde Morrison Tenth Regiment Guy Briner George White Ernest Adams Alva Baker Arthur Kline Charles Long Thomas Hiltman Homer Bostey Harry’ Elsner Harry Applegate Jessie M. Dougherty Walter R. Freeson Jesse McKain Qiver H. Moore John H. Smith Frank Smith Decker P. J. Gunning J. A. Saunders Ben Christen Christler Morrison Oscar Montgomery Tingwell W. S. Couch William Huer Cyrus Freeman Oil City Lee Badger Milton Cedar Christ H. Ross H. A. Miller Robert Evoch Moore Marx John Krouse

New Airship Nears Test Flight for Army Contract

Capt Baldwin prepares in Washington for official trials of a new dirigible built with Curtis engines. Two engines will be tested, with trials starting early August at Fort Myer. Baldwin and Curtis lead a team to assemble, test control methods, and compare the gas bag design following Zahm theories for the forward propeller.

Curtis Dirigible Signal Corps of Army Zahm W. H. Curtis Capt. Baldwin Signal Corps T 3 Oregon Baldwin Capt Board of Army

Hot games at the ball grounds tease a wife outing

In a humorous Baker Street style exchange Towne remarks on taking a wife to games Browne fears becoming a widower Browne jokes she might sympathize with the umpire showing tender hearted support.

Philadelphia Press Towne Browne

Prolong Life With Dr Miles Heart Cure Says Portland Man

A Portland man testifies that Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthened his weak heart after a dangerous collapse. He credits two or three bottles with sustaining his life and preventing future spells. The ad promotes a money back guarantee and cites Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Mount Joy &T Portland Miles Medical CO Elkhart Iid

Texan with pistol arrested after Rough Rider claim

William S Westbrook of Holston Texas claims to have fought with Theodore Roosevelt during the Rough Riders San Juan Hill assault. He arrived in Washington from Sharrows Point Massachusetts and carried a large army revolver in his coat. Police arrested him at Twelfth and C streets after witnesses saw the loaded weapon and he announced his Rough Rider status.

Dangevelt San Juan Hill Williams Westbrook Holston Tex Presidert Roosevelt Rough Riders San Juan HM First Precinct Washington Sharrows Point Twelfth C Streets Adams

Hires Team Fails to Return Letter from Ashburn Farmer

Elvey A Bat of Ashburn Loudoun County Va reports a white man who hired a team from his farm last Wednesday and did not return. Police think the same man who has been hiring teams in suburbs is behind the pattern. Virginia authorities notified and if captured he may be brought back for trial.

Congress West Point Congressional Baying Academy MacArthur Arthur MacArthur Philippines Gen. MacArthur Washington Pendleton Elvey A. Bat Ashburn Loudoun County Aime Virginia

Bombay Strike Riots Kill Six and Wound Many

Bombay July 24 mill workers striking in sympathy with Tilak rioted. British infantry fired to quell disorder. one native dead and six wounded. European and native police hurt. mob attacked a police magistrate’s office with paving stones. Five killed and 43 wounded later as troops dispersed rioters. all Europeans jeered in streets. Transported nationalist editor Tilak cited as trigger.

Bombay Poona Tilak

Army Leaves of Absence and Staffing Moves

Army orders list leaves of absence for multiple officers across infantry coast artillery and ordnance sections, detailing durations from ten days to four months and assignments involving West Point, recruiting duties, and examinations. Also notes resignations, transfers, and details for inspections and paymaster duties.

Editorial Questions Free Speech and Ban Controversy

The August Federationist faces a court restraining action over an editorial about the Buck Stove and Range Company. Local officials argue that parts of the piece may violate the injunction, while AFL leaders defend press and speech freedoms amid ongoing litigation and prior commentary on the case.

Buck Steve and Range Company Justice Gould Samuel Gompers Executive Council American Federation of Labor American Federationist WG. Sullivan Range Company van Cleave Buck Stove and Range Company St. Louis Sullivan Buck Store Ranga Company Gompers Grand Central College New York Federationist van Cleave Company Federation

Hotel Guests by City and Name List

A long OCR excerpt lists hotel guests alphabetically by city across the United States and abroad. Names, spouses, and occasional initials accompany listings for numerous hotels including St James, National, Metropolitan, New Willard, and others. The fragment reads like an index of traveler records, with many personal names and common surnames, spanning multiple states and destinations.

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