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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
22
A French inventor discusses a practical lighter-than-air machine and seeks army tests in Washington. He envisions future airships and explores using aeroplanes as a platform, while noting American interest and Rager’s push to halt the plan.
Maryland naval brigade crew faced a tough practice with weak winds near the Virginiy cape. General Warfield praised the gunners for high scores and announced a torpedo limiter to be tested, while Maryland claimed first honors in the event and posted score totals around 743.
The Milwaukee cruiser was ordered to Amalpa to reinforce the port west of Honduras and retrieve the Albany. The Milwaukee is en route to Honduras from Honolulu and will proceed without delay. Albany remains destined for San Diego. No notices were received by state or navy departments about the Central American situation.
Recruiting officers are instructed to forbid enlistment of any man who has served in a state or territorial national guard until he proves honorable discharge. If an applicant is known to be a member, he must be rejected unless discharge evidence is shown. Officers must thoroughly question applicants about guard membership and demand discharge documents before acceptance.
New Rochelle man, a waiter at Fort Slo cum post quartermaster, shot himself at home. Officials cite concern for his young wife's health as the motive. He reportedly told a friend last July that he had a death premonition for July.
Oswalt of the Twenty-ninth Infantry died in Manta while trying to arrange an electric bath in a bathtub. He touched live wires and received a full fatal charge.
Howard A. Gill plans a balloon ascent at Electric Park to reach New York. The galleon will carry 22 000 cubic feet of gas, with a 50 foot altitude launch and a northeast charted course via Philadelphia. If weather and conditions hold, the 10 to 12 hour voyage could cover the distance.
Nov July 7 1908 report says Lady Clift Academy in the Hudson Highlands may be transferred to government control and repurposed as a hotel for visitors if War Department and New York Archdiocese officials agree. West Point already plans a hotel and Cadet quarters reorganization looms with Capt Parker to retire October 1908 after disability ruling. Parker currently in San Francisco.
Army orders list transfers and retirements among infantry armor and staff, noting Chaplain Freterley born Kun le ke coast artillery missing details. Names like Maj Henry Shaw, Captain George H. Shelton, and Captain Warker appear amid shipyard and insular affairs mentions with vessel movements and harbor locations including Annapolis New London Baltimore and Newport.
French aeronaut Henri Farman predicts rapid progress in airship use and aeroplane balance experiments. He envisions a future where air travel may outpace autos, aims to perfect a self-righting rudder, and believes airships could help reach the North Pole. Mme Farman may join later expeditions, with trials set near Brighton.
Delegates fill a Chicago hall for the Independence Party gathering with banners and flags, cheering Hearst and New York. Plank debates focus on injunctions, anti-trust reform, initiative and referendum, campaign finance publicity, and rail and money issues. Delegates discuss candidates led by Hearst, with Graves and Clapp backing. The platform committee sets rules for speeches and organization.
Philadelphia July 2 The cruiser Tacoma arrived with 180 marines and Commander Charles Harlow in critical condition. He was landed for an appendicitis operation before grave complications arose. He could not be moved at first but was later transported to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The procedure proved successful. The Tacoma also returned about 2 sick marines with 18 sent to naval hospital.
Special to The Washington Post Newport July 27 reports unofficial evidence from the naval training station that younger officers at the conference on battleship construction at the Naval War College are pushing to the front. The conference is behind closed doors, with older officers finding themselves challenged as the opinions of the younger men are deemed valuable and worthy of great respect.
Berlin reports a German air navy league organized with headquarters in Mannheim. The group aims to influence the nation by legal means to build a fleet of dirigibles, with members paying 48 cents yearly in dues.
A statement from the Colored Baptist Ministers conference of the District of Columbia asserts that two million Negro Baptists have not authorized leaders to advocate for the Democratic ticket or Mr. Bryan. It denies endorsements by Rev Waldron and stresses that the group, representing 46 churches and 19,900 members, prefers the old party.
Samuel Gompers seeks to swing labor votes for Bryan and orders unseating Patrick Lynch as president of the Central Labor Union. Frank Morrison, Gompers' secretary, cites affidavits showing 50 of 83 votes for John J. Murphy. Morison delays decision to Wednesday evening as factions clash amid partisan speeches.
Rep James S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate visited Buffalo Bills Wild West Show and met William F Cody who urged him to use the title Mr Vice President. Sherman enjoyed greetings from the Indians but requested the war dance be kept distant.
Timothy M Woodruff, chairman of the New York State Republican committee, asked for a meeting with President Roosevelt. Roosevelt designated Wednesday for the talk at Sagamore Hill, likely to cover New York state politics and Gov Hughes stance on renomination if tendered.
A Chicago clerk writes that good health, boosted by daily use of Grape-Nuts, restored her energy and allowed her to keep her job. The letter, from Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich, praises nutritious meals and mentions reading The Road to Wellville. New testimonials appear periodically, describing genuine, heartfelt stories.
The speaker rails at the Republican and Democratic parties, naming Wall Street influence and party leaders, and urges a broad, honest reform platform. He cites money in politics, praises honest business, and urges bold, clear positions to win citizen confidence.
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