Army and Navy Gossip on Civil War Veterans in Service
A long survey of officers who served in the Civil War notes only fourteen remain active. It details generals Hodges Weston Sweat Charter and others, outlining their ranks, service dates, retirement ages, and possible future postings as plans shift for senior command and staff appointments in the Army Navy. The piece also touches on examinations for new cadets, uniform changes, and upcoming cavalry team selections for Camp Perry and Fort Ethan Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hodges
New York
John & Weston
Kentucky Cavalry
Owen
Sweat
Saith New York Infantry
Ger Charter
Merch
Farr Thomas
Ullois
Miliary Academy
Fort Leavenworth
Coast Artillery Corps
Conat Artillery School
Fort Monroe
Navy
Army
J Tranklin Bell
Philippines
Manus
Wiltam P Duvall
Bell
Mounted Service
Fort Riley
Leonard Wood
Department of the Last
Wood
Wilam A Carser
Tip Personniel
Camp Perry Onio
W H Hay
Cavalry
Romeyn
John Watson Kighthavalry
Stedje
Jor Jain Tway
Cay Air
Nisen Fifth Cavalry Cape
Myera
Seenet
Ridenhouse
Thion Corps of Engineers
Capnack
Trent
Minthavalry
Olean
Blake
Funk
Pir Cavalry
Matt Kiem
Navy Board Weighs Reorganization Amid Personnel Strains
A Boston Navy Yard board led by Rear Admiral Millen Swett weighs naval administration reforms as promotions and retirements press officers toward the required ceilings. Newberry era changes at Mare Island and Portland yard prompts friction, while ships like Montana and North Carolina shift divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan
Navyard
Bowton
Seaview
Tm Ita
Millen Swtt
Charlea
Vreeland Sidney
Frank
Roy Smith
Lloyd Hohader
John Mayer
Tie Board
Naval Administration
Navy
Max
Belmz
Gery
Congress
Mayer
Boston
Navy Yard
Mare Island Cat
Newberry
Peems
Neva
Fildes
Evans
Meyer
Clarence A. Carr
Planes
Pameger
Carr
Naval
Cure for catarrh presented as constitutional disease
An old advertisement-style text touts a cure for catarrh as a constitutional disease. It promises a $180 reward for testimonials that prove success and notes agents and distributors selling the remedy through druggists.
Army Orders Move Officers and Medics to Fort D and Manila
Army orders detail transfers and reports for duty to Fort Riley and the Philippines. Major Rocherbach shifts from sixth battalion to the fifth, Major Helberg moves from the ninth to the fifth, and Lieutenants Taulbee and Jamerson receive assignments related to fort and college postings. Läs notes also mention medics assigned to Fort D in Wyoming and a San Francisco detachment arrival with Manila reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Fort D A. Rueet
Department of the
Huber
San Francisco
Sai
Stout
Telanda
Pon
Manila
Philippines Alviefon
Mahene Hospital Service Changes of Officers and Duties
Changes of stations and duties for commissioned and other officers of the Mahene Hospital Service outline temporary assignments. Several surgeons and pharmacists are directed to proceed to new posts, with leaves of absence granted or denied, and a board convened in San Francisco July 20 to determine promotion for Pharmacist WH Keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puo
Me Health and
Sancme
James M. Gesneneau
Sarg
Carter
San Franches Cal
PA Borg
Joseph Y Foster
Foster
Sarg WJ
George
van Heed Jr
Theodora A Crolly
Rport
New, York
Albert Wolfe
Cairo
Medica Oficer
Bronc
Schuater
Actiog
Port Huron
Theodore A Crolly
Marios Gospitz
San Francisco Cal
Naval officers ordered to duty assignments and stations
The dispatch lists Lieut Comdr Fewell and Lieut Comar with decks and ships, Ensign Wallace assigned to Stringram, and Armotrong to Fo River Swipoulhing Company. It designates Paymaster Clerk Edward A Poar for Castine duty and notes assistant surgeons and other personnel slated for duty at facilities from Barragansett Bay to Charleston Navy Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comar
Robbon
Walt Vurdera
Wallace
Quincy
Sureson
Naval Hospital Barragansett Bay
OP Clark
Io Bolace
Freon Hertert Hosts Freon Club at Upper Folumac Camp
Freon Hertert of the Reemah Canoe Club entertained the Freon Club with literary and musical entertainment on the upper Folumac. Guests included Miss Ashton Ala Hdmunds, Mrs Gable, and Treons Edmundy Werbert and Angresen A. A telegram congratulating Freon Curtis on his marriage to Wiss Tiluan Gailes was read. The event reflected club social life and a honeymoon at Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freon Hertert
Reemah Canoe Club
Freon Club
Folumac
Miss Ashton
Ala Hdmunds
Mre Gable
Edmundy Werbert
Angresen
Freon Curtis
Wiss Tiluan Gailes
Rive
Curtis
Atlantic City
Mies Andresen
Freon Merbert
Do You Weigh Too Much The Weight Loss Remedy
A dubious home remedy promises rapid weight loss without fasting or exercise. It outlines ingredients from a druggist and a simple dose schedule after meals and at night. The claim asserts pounds shed daily with restored vigor and clearer skin through a harmless tonic.
Ready for Maneuvers as District Guard Prepares for Joint Coast Campaign
District National Guard sails for Massachusetts coast to join a seven day joint militia and Army exercise with several states. Gen Harries secrecy hampers enlistments, with many recruits uncertain about transport, encampment, and destination. Officers expect a larger force than ever, including red-banded guardsmen to sail by August. The naval battalion cruise runs July 30 to August 9 aboard ships from Philadelphia to Boston, with pay and reassignments announced and a wave of transfers and discharges planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District National Guard
Massachusetts
United Stated Army
Masachusetts
Royal
Harries
Wood de
Department of the Wast
Kewingland
Pensacola
Foenligh
Hor Imane
Florida
Guard
Viciity
Boston
Hirst Battery
New York
Sanaports
Potomac
Bowlgrill
Col Smiles
Stupa
Atlantic
Nolance
Union Station
Baltimore
Belday
Philadelphia
Satora
National Guard
Ernest F Tlosgel Jr
Adam Oler
Willem I
Stewart Wiliams Linton
Athanas McCrane
Second Infantry
Fred Collins
Serge % Chindier
Hl Bradley
Raoul T le Mat Carl Tegethoff
Donald A Sanfami Jr Birst
Battery
Fab Artillery
Walter A Swank
Willan Ho Deal
Privons Frank & Lawrence
Joseph Brace
William L Naecker
Division
Naval Battalion
William Nelson
George Robbinson
Edvin H. Neumeyer
Alfred P Robbins
Militia
Edward M Webster
Fleli Artillery Ambulance and Signal Corps
Dri Hall Center Market Armory
Naval
William 3 Hodges
Lodgeroom Gossip and Encampment Plans Highlight District Meetings
At a Catholic Benevolent Association meeting in Washington last Thursday new members were sworn in with addresses and guidance from officers. The Sioux Tate No. 18 Improved Order of Red Men reported strong attendance, announced entertainment plans, and noted travel updates for members to the upcoming encampment of the Sons of Veterans and the Bose Veterans in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Reitef and
Fifth and
G Streets
Ceotha ©Arke
Mary Kreamer
O PF
John F Morrissey
Mire Katheryne
Supremes
Josephine Musher
Margaret R Peck
Missy Luff
Charles 7 Peck Jr
Sioux Tate No
Order of Red Men
Additon
Jennett
Olerbars
Marsnall Hall
Chief Kennedy
California
Seattle
Sigve
Notheast
Pennsylvania Avenue
Marshall Place
Order
Military orders on officer property transfers and detail orders
February 18 1800 report from headquarters District of Columbia militia details Capt George G Dennison retired assigned to brigade rifle team and to report for duty. Orders prohibit personal use of public property by retired officers and require property settlement on promotion or transfer per General Orders 84 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G Dennison
Brigade
Col Smiley
Ged Harties
District of Columbia
Milia
Stat Department
Adjutant General
Beatlon
Fragmented note on Boy Scouts encampment events and officers
A damaged OCR passage describes Boy Scouts of Woodcraft events at Cypress Camp and Capitol Heights with references to Oak Camp and Northeast Temple. It mentions an encampment date near August 1 and a Chesapeake Beach excursion planned for August 10, plus officers like Consul Lomnander and Commander Wt lame contributing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elson
J. Hugles
Tom Tate
Simamond Oak Camp
Capitol
Oak Camp
Wowdnes
Te World
Northeast
Temple
Wed &Dynett
Yestowel
Faith
Otto Nelson
Lomnander Bof Wiliams
Wandcraft
Ereign CO Schambse
Cie ¢Land
Chesepeake Beach
Connel
Wt Lame
Croaks Shake bungalow as six pound frog found under home
Middie Crooks reports a six pound bullfrog under his Highland Lake bungalow that rocked the building when it croaked at about a quiet hour. He secured rope and red flannel to attempt capture and save the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New York
Chesterfield
Middie Crooks
Highland Lake
Middlebrook
Jumping Fish Report Aboard Norfolk Southern Train
A bizarre tale from Beauford Mooreneld bridge reports a hogfish jumping from water about 12 feet into the air and landing in a tender. Engineer Jack Neal, Capt. Neal, and Fireman Williams confirm the incident aboard a Norfolk Southern train near Kinston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Snund
Norfolk and Southern
Kinston
Jack Neal
June Stevenson
Neal
Beaufort
Sreman Alonso Williams
Straigh
Wiliams
Wi Hinnan
Dog Whose Odd Behavior Sparks Medical Reading
A fragmented OCR item describes a dog with unusual actions labeled as sickly behavior. The garbled text references medical terms and timelines, suggesting concern or study of the animal’s condition and possible tests or observations.
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United States Army
Lor Kona
MD Bite Ad Tirete
Tavis
Efrat Mowsaen
Uw W
Mrush
Tareat
Tauvernors Island
Gan Winfield & Dsery
Sigerly
Mier
Edgeriy
Gene
Fly
Charles Pr Hathield
Thirteenth Cavalry
Joseph Durst
Third Cavalry
George S Anderson
Edger Z Steever
Fourth Cavalry
EK Ward
Seventh Cavalry
Momotion
Levi P
Cear
Col Thaddeny
Tonex
War Department
General Start
Tenth Cavalry
Ien
Mertisthan Alen Vt
Nionites
Ancy Po
Washington
Wiley
Liankin Bell
West
Alaska
United States Navy
Marine
Oruiuers
Montana
North Carolina
Mediterranean
Atlantic Fleet
Salem Cheater
Itsmainghat
Portamouth
Patapsco
Norfolk
Naval Station
Cavite
Guantanamo
Cuba
Dewey
Olosgapo
Patuxent
Virgins
EB Clark
Toast Artillery Corps
Arm
Navy and War
Charleston
Pacific
Philippine Waters
Board of Army oMcers
Salem
Ft Wip
Board of Inspection and Survey
Hampton Roads
San Franoico
Virginia
Jamey Boyd
Marine Corps
Ilebta Aa & Réault
Gia Next Dava
Naval Medical School
Naval Medical Corps
Nayst Acadey
Annapols
Millon E Read
Naval Academy
Department of War
the Engineering and Naval Constructon
Vnaval Hospital Corps
Hospital Corps
Texan
Juara
Cobatuelen
Wactrafa
Propritora
Agdrem
Cheney & CO
Fatedo
Dtrogkide
Mahene
Mavamenta of
Naval Reneala
Arflves
Staniecin
Ayepeton
Hraine Ware
Lobanen
Provincetown
Lympia
Chicago
Martfard
Tonupan
New Haven
Wolsrna
Chicapa
Parent
Erevincetown
Parler
Far
Salet-Sl
Lowy Fom Suva
York
Fom
Bayulmslt
Port Townsend
Wooh
Fetucent
Provinestown
Guilcy Mass Prairie Ff m
Isoston Pratris
Malas
Duson
Peorinestawn
Sacterta
Calon
Guantanamo Aurent
Pate
Pro Tuce Town
Loe
Clubs
Commoiites Womens ‘Christian Temperance Unit
Wan Hall
Bend Waiters
Sixth Street
Wo Minton Ynith
Mre McF ‘Oben
Fred Beall
Tauta Foi
Emms Sammd Shelton Ged
Trenaurer
Charles P Grandela
Mra
Hoag
Dun
Fernald
If Bustering
Mothers Weeting
Joc Fernald
M Wescott
Mary E Broun
Great Falls
Seventh Street
Mount Pleasant
Hilda “North
Mother Thurmpson
Temperance Gruamder
Ohio
Tuttle
Butler
le Brot
Grandfield
DG Woc TV
Inmanuel Baptist Church
Nixteenth Street
Lolumbia
Hoston
Harriex
Mi Ia
Edgar Anwn Jr
Sons of Veterans Lsa
Thad
Seatle Port
San Jose
Denver
St Louis
Sons of Veterans
Salt
Allan
Grand Army of the Republic
Skder
Henry G Nevins
Apa
Arlington
We Sony of Veterans
United Sots of
Confederate Veterans
Clarence J Owers
Abnevilla Ta
Te Tritet
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Eltel
Waslington
Trebmond
Petersburg
Bredacksburg
Mount Vorno
Manassan
MR. Daoud
Palmint
Daoud
Waahineton
Patt
Prince Albert
Horn
Joseph Lister
Fifth Ave
Nase
Guar Alton
Canmyel
Thea Disease
Ape
Jie
Hieneelee
Tae
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