Castine To Be Commissioned At Once For Santo Domingo
Navy orders Castine at Portsmouth Navy Yard to be commissioned and made ready for active service within about three weeks. Castine likely to operate in Santo Domingo, with no reported withdrawal of other vessels yet. Commander William H. H. Southerland reported a minor disturbance at Savannah Lamar with no political significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Dominican
Crdsis
William H. H Southerland
Santo Doming
Savannah Lamar
Army Orders Detail Examining Boards and Promotions
A long war department notice lists Leave of Absence for First Lieut Edward D Powers Artillery Corps and details a board of officers for examinations at Fort Jay Fort Monroe and other posts to determine fitness for promotion. It names officers under examination and those detailed for service up to August 21 1909. It also records appointments and commissions including rear admirals captains and lieutenant commanders with various postings and duties in the navy and army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Powers
Artillery Corps
St Tart Jng
Noy
Fle
Charles Wichard
William J Yardes
Twelfth Infantry
Crank S Cochell
Glenn Ho Davis
Perzon
Chie of Engineers
Mat Whitam
Langit
Coran of Engineers
oMesra
Edward Burr
Corps of
District of Columbia
Frederick E Johnston
Vecaney
Arthur W. Chase
Pas
Minster
Johnston
San Francisco
Ahines
Manila
Ameers
Poraan
W Stchu
Fort Monroe
Harry
Barnes
Charles C Dudt
So Wiehel
Howard S Miller
Williom Ho Menges
Arthur J. Keesling
Francis J Behr
Thomas A Jonrs
Sonn
Grase
Silver Gift to Maryland Cruiser Honored in Annapolis
The Maryland silver service for the United States cruiser Maryland was presented aboard at Annapolis with Governor Warfield and Secretary Bonaparte attending. Bonaparte accepted and turned the gift over to Captain Ingersoll, urging justice and liberal support for the Navy. A Maryland silk flag was also presented to the cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
United States
Annapolis Roads
Royall R. Ingersoll
Eewin Warfield
Navy
Bonaparte
Ingersoll
Congress
Witfield
New Concern Elects Ishington Post Bureau Leaders
A stockholders meeting of the American Asbestos and Fireproofing Company held in Alexandria elected officers and named directors. Webster Blocker of New York was chosen president with A M Higgins of Terre Haute as vice president. Secretary is RB Clark of Passaic and treasurer Franklin Henshaw of Scranton. Directors include J W Goff New York A M Higgins Terre Haute C A Doak Scranton R B Colony Dryden and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishington Post Bureau
King Btreat
Alexandria
American Asbestues and Fireproofing Company
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Wee
James H
H. B. Caton
Webster Blocker
New York
A. M Higgins
Terre Haute
Ind
RB. B. Clark
Passaic
N. J
Franklin Henshaw
Scranton
Pao
J. W. Goff
C. A. Doak
R. B. Colony
Dryden
R. B. Clark
D. Baunders
M. W. Marsden
Philadelphia
A. G. Moses
Trenton
B. P. Ratagan
Monayunk
Pennsylvania
Councilman Spinks Wins Carving Set by Mistaken Luck
Alexandria councilman Frank Spinks believed his number won a carving set at the Duke flower carnival. After turning the prize over to his mother and enjoying a moment of triumph, a young man named Frank Spinks appeared with the actual winning card, prompting reflection on a missed coincidence with his Washington namesake.
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Alexandria
Spinks
Frank Spinks
Frank Spink
Washington
Navy board to fix retirement of officers this year
A board of rear admirals Evans Coghlan Sands Dickens and Stockton was named by Secretary Bonaparte to meet at the Navy Department to arrange the compulsory retirement of officers to fulfill the year’s quotas. The board will report recommendations on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Coghlan
Sands
Dickens
Stockton
Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte
Navy Department
New Branch of Heptasophs Installed in Alexandria
The Improved Order of Heptasophs in Alexandria held installation last night in the Alexandria National Bank Building with M. J. Gerson presiding and officers named including Archon E A Gorman and secretary E J Fleming. A prize drawing for a £1.00 automobile followed as part of events linked to the Elk flower carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Alexandria National Bank
Archon
M. J. Gerson
E. A. Gorman
M D
A. Wollbergs
George W. Pettey
E. J. Fleming
Stewart Smith
George W. Bontz, Jr
Timothy F McCarthy
W. M
Light “Infantry Armory
Army officers move up in promotions at War Department
Announcement at the War Department states Col. Stephen P Jocelyn of the Fourteenth Infantry is promoted to brigadier general upon Brig Gen James A Buchannan's retirement today. Col. Walter P Duggan of the Twelfth Cavalry is slated to become brigadier general on June 6, filling the vacancy from Gen. Frederick D Baldwin Hoth's retirement. The promoted colonels are Civil War veterans.
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War Department
Stephen P Jocelyn
Fourteenth Infantry
James A Buchasanet
Walter P Duggan
Twelfth Cavalry
Frederick D Baldwin Hoth
Cadets Set Sail On Annual Practice Cruise
Baltimore cadets from the Revenue Cutter Service sailed on the Chase for the annual practice cruise from Chesapeake Bay to the Maine coast. Capt. William Reynolds leads the ship with 24 cadets across three classes, expected to return by September 15.
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Washington Son
Baltimore
Chase
School of Instruction
Revenue Cutter Service
Arunde
Cove
Curtis Bay
Willam EB Reynolng
Chesapreake Bay
Maine
Obituary notices from Woodstock to Fredericksburg May events
A string of Virginia obituaries dated May from Woodstock Roanoke Winchester Fredericksburg and Richmond. John W Grove James A La Follette John L Rose Charles Thomas Gorsuch John Shelton Ragland Howson S T Wallace and others noted for long illnesses, strokes, or heart disease. Families and survivors listed include spouses children and siblings.
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Woodstock
John W Grove
Rumburg
Shenandoah County
Roanoke
John W Perdue
Winchester
James A. la Follette
Hampshire County
W. Va
Frederick County
Fredericksburg
John Ll. Rose
Stafford County
Roseville
Norfolk
William Corry
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pittsfield
Mass
Stephenson
N. Y
Buriel
Charles Thomas Gorsuch
Baltimore County
Luther B Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
Richmond
John Shelton Ragland
Spring Street
Rogland
Hanover County
Richmond Howitzers
Amity Lodge
Howson
Wallace
Cleveland
National Bank of
State
Democratic Committee
H. Lewis Wallace
Mra
Robert 3. Knox
Ellen D. Wallace
Capt C. Wismar Wallace
A. W. Wallace
Court Martial in Virginia Trials Begin for Disorderly Conduct
In Staunton Virginia a general court martial convened for several cases from Capt Hugh Braxton's unit for disorderly conduct. Maj G W Martin presides with judges Waller Hazen and Demain. Argenwright case closed. Brower Jr. trial underway. Argenbright failed to appear and was arrested by an armed squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Adjutant General of Virginia
Court of Appeals
Hugh O. Braxton
Seventieth Regiment
Virginia
G. W. Martin
Danville
Ss. D. Waller
Front Royal
Hazen
Richmond Light Infantry
W. W. Demain
Seventieth Infantry
G. C Argenwright Woll
John W. Brower, Jr
Virginia panel orders train operation in Strasburg case
The Virginia State Corporation Commission met at Woodatuck to hear quo warranto proceeds against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad aiming to force trains from Strasburg Junction to Strasburg, a one mile line discontinued in 1896. Witnesses were heard, documents filed, and after counsel's arguments the panel adjourned to render a decision from Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Woodatuck
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Strasburg Junction
Strasburg
Richmond
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Stronger Hair
An advertisement explains that weak hair falls out and offers Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy. It claims the product strengthens hair, curbs shedding, cures dandruff, and leaves hair soft and smooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Brightwood Spring Meeting Excites with Pace and Trot Actions
The third day at Brightwood features a 2:4 pace with Bell Tale the favorite after Tuesday’s strong showing, Texas Belle second choice. three heats see Texas Belle and Coupon win, Estrella takes the 2.18 trot in straight heats, and Twistlr plus Little Cital win dashes. The meeting wraps with remaining pacing and running events, entries closing at noon.
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Brightwood
Bell Tale
Texas Belle
Texas ‘Belle
Coupon
Estrella
Cariella
Brewer
Colibre
Twistlr
Little Cital
Speen
Estrelia
Smith
Garletta
Lamteen
Ihea Gate
Congress
Bedford Boy
Lds C
Golden Rod
Palding Boy
Hudgestoft
Conroy
Adam
Marnie Thompson
Alysotis
Wharton
Girardia
Lady Harford
Howard O
May Linkwood
Cadette, Jr
Cac Mella
WJ. White Entres
Belmont Park Race Entries Show Varied Skins and Odds
Belmont Park card lists seven races with multiple entries for three year olds and up. Entries include Ola Faithful Samson Ballot Box Howling Bridge Rob Roy Ginette Rebo Lelia Culminating in a crowded program of selling handicaps and allowances across six furlongs to a mile plus distances.
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Belmont Park
Samson
Ballot Box
Feingel
Britgshman
Captain Emerich
Grease
Halton
Clements
Kinochen
Joapphine
la Rene
Fay
TC Core Léchests
Jezebel
Thendora
Big Hand
Ginette
Rebo
Yada
King Ole
Jurk McKeon
Lelia
Sut- Hee
Consuelo
Cairngorm
Fratenblon
Entree
Telephone
Inquisitor Wins Pocantico Brakes Race at Belmont Park
Inquisitor carrying 238 pounds led from the start to win by one length in the Pocantico Brakes at Belmont Park. Toots Mook finished first in the third race but was disqualified for fouling Lord of the Forest. Bill Phillips equaled the track record for seven furlongs in the fifth race, while First Premium placed second and Old Guard trailed.
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Toots Mook
Lord of the Forest
Bill Phillips
Abotanist
New York
Inquisitor
Belmont Park
Old Guard
Wishard
von Pater
Pratension
Lotus
Teacress
Hagen
Charles
Punky
Wighaed
Warden
Judge Post
Rentmek
Wonaway
Lean
Green Real
Plerot Lady Tone
Stromonswede My Lacy
Vincent Chasenway
Hikelabotham
Mely Couran
Itler
Wes
Goineri
Hut Todd
Cherr
Frineco Frederick
Warning
Merrick
Solimatan
Jesenmine
Seimming Girt Avisten
Deuxtemm
Figs
Cagr
Outsider Port Warden Wins Latonia Steeplechase
At Latonia on May 11 Cincinnati Ole racing report: Port Warden, an outsider, wins the short course steeplechase by a short heed over Otis with Rejectable third. Red Car the favorite fades to fourth. Track fast as betting odds appear across six furlongs and multiple races including sprints and one and one-half mile events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ole
Latonia
Port Warden
Otis
Neon Webherfelds
Wille Neweek
Joserrisa
Friction
Kine Leopold
Fir Lika
Ani
Austin
Lulu
Eugenue
Haro
Dbeise
Braden
van Aleor
Tae Clamman Ale
Otis L
Red Car
St Wnod
Antrim
Bere Jwwn
JP Duna
Efe Hall
Leonard L. Porter
Sir Yagrint
Conteetee
Garrett Wilson
Wor
Revolt
Ascord
Hilona
Tira
Thue
Sigmund Happy Jack
Snevihs
Sharper
Ingolthitt Wee
Tom Roberts
McChur
the Gully
Tinker
Marabon
Fonsoluca
Derby winner Maher and English turf tales headlined by horses
Gossip on Danny Maher and other English racing figures with W Higgs leading mounts, Maher’s high placement in win percentage, and recent Belmont and two year old horse news. Local owner P Burch plans Saratoga prep, purchasing Woodline from J. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny” Maher
Maher
G. McCall
A Jones
Daniel
P Burch
Ranners
Saratoga
J. &. Lane
Woodline
Will Row Well Today Belmont
A compact note listing names and entities including Belmont venues and various persons and groups. The fragmentary text references racing and horse related terms, with numerous proper nouns across multiple locations and possible events. The passage reads like a jumble of entrants, places, and names without a clear single outcome.
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Milwaukee
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Haas &Co
Pa. Avenue
Opticians
Penna. Ave
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Maerzen
Senate
WEGT
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Taylor
Ninth Street
Roy
Irewing Co
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Mrs Mackenzie
Sargent
Mins
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Portsmouth
AR Condes
Louisiana
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Worom Field
Liewt
RH Leigh
A Althouse
Leutenant
HC Kuenzil
Lieut
T Wade
RL. Berry
Moh Simona
Mound of Naval Hospital
RC Persons
Naval Hospital
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Cal
Armived
Macoris
Arkaneas
Nopolis
Leonidas
Hampton
Riads
Dolphin
Scorpion
San Juan
Monte
NEW Concern
Asbestue and Fireproofing Company
Corporation Court
Purvis II
William R. Purvis
Alexandria Hospital
Schley
Board of Pubic Works
Waaningten Vast
Col
Jocelyn
Buchanan
Middies
Annapoli
Naval Academy Dramatic Club
Colonial Theater
Haugh School
Washington Hoe
Petersburg
Ethel Brown
Ea Colender
Misses Cousins
Louise Coucb
Helen Carter
Maud Difon
Mary Groves
Satie Jones
May Gillam
Dabey Jones
Sallie Merchen
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Blanch Neaves
Nila Phillips
Jay Burgess
Witaon Cole
Thomas Collins
Jasper Lidwards
Joseph Gresham
Warrington
Bristol
Ninth Virgin District
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Coufnties
Slemp
Fredericksburg College
Nannie Josephine Latiger
Mary Isabelle Wolliams
Macy Ridoct Green
Peet PA Frankin
Targewell
William Osborne
Reed Blankenship
Tazewell County
Ben Mason
William Hardy
Fords Station
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Mason
Outfitters
Ninth St
State Corporation Commission
B. & C. Road
Salem
Martha A . Harveycutter
John W . Harvey Cutter
Market Street
Salisbury
N. C
Jack Pennington
Rowan County
State College
Washington West
Raleigh
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Thomas Nelson
Moore Parker
Charles W. Burkett
Commissioner of Agriculture
Looghsiane
William C. Whitney
Hamburg—Rose Standish
Harry Payne Whitney
Killiecrankie Algo
Mr Whitney
Boola
Ballybug Bey-Orthiz
Snes Curl
Taneks
Yankee-Ronown
J H McCormick
Marathon
Boc
Mertagon-Ondulee
HP Whitney
Geggar Maid
Hamburg-Mary Cy Bred Johnson, $2 100. Diana Kes, Bog, 2 By Yankee-Forge
Diemel
Wolf
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Hambure-Gelsha
M L Hasman
I ‘Aviadne
Hamburg-Kalula
H. P Whitney
Yankee-Cornelia
Gam Hildreth
Otte
Meddler-Gex Nymph
HPF Whitney
Galt Geove
Mae Lynch
Pauline Bossi
Skyte
Tonghright
Lady Marek
Lady Qarol
Ideping
Bodex
Doesiin
Wlude
Maximia
Truxice
Junmel
Yace
Sherritt
Ritter Brown
Ventryman
Wigglestick
Reliant
Adis Seger
Leta
Forthace-Guo
Bandicap
Cottantown
Atcem
Flr
Harry Stephana
Battle Creek
Jim Douglass
Clara H
Dainty Dame
Detla D
Mildred
Spider Way Levin
Helen Maclin
Antoia
Hell, Scott
Bitter Wes
Lady Arion
Lady Chai
Tsara
Princippa
San
Suseyne Rocemora
Bria Lee
Pollies Bergeres
Totnes
Nonke Lule
Vastus
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Luis Mike
Cledy
Marimbo
HK Warring
Goomies
Mortlake
Glad Note
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Kirkflett
Malta
Cach
Rubber Ball
Orns
Dixie Andrews
Sleeping
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Chief Denuty
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Cape~ Shyer
Kilts
Hanover Hormpins
Attia
Ollie Andrews
Duke of Kendall
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Showman
Horsford
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Belmont
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Milier
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England
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Arthur Commer
Thistle da
Crestfalien
Harry Payne Whitner
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Brookdale
Tania
Ladas
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Belmont.ie
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Belmere
Larabie Zuene
Dolly Spanker Rebo
Leila
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Lady Carol
Oak Grove del Coronado
Sherrill
Matador
Laterlight
Hellinglan
Levis
Antols
Belle Scott
Principia
Sirante Rocamore
Erla Lee Foreigner
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Chippewa
Charlie Eastman
Little Mike An Lad
Rubber Bull
Forty Winks Conspiracy
Stock Exchange
Brennenworth
Ralph Jake
Kitts
Attila
Hanover
Sane Cotur
Ridgely
Fileman
Bath Boys
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Arlington Brewing CO
Rosalyn, Virginia
Arington Brewing Co
Toasiya, Ve
Baseball Goods
Walfords
Goldheim & Sons
Seventh St. N. W. Avenue
Pa. Ave
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F Stone
Bush
St. N. W
National Theater
Firat
Raduas & Co
Chas HO Billings
Die West
Rapwat
Radway & GD
Elm St
Cook Remedy Co
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