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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1906

Page

8

Castine Commissioned At Once Likely To Head To Santo Domingo

Navy orders Castine to be commissioned at Portsmouth Navy Yard and ready for service in Santo Domingo within about three weeks It may replace or join the gunboat squadron already in Dominican waters Commander William H Southerland reported a minor disturbance at Savannah Lamar with no political significance and no withdrawal details yet known

Santo Domingo Navy Department Portsmouth Navy Yard Dominican Crdsis William H. H Southerland Santo Doming Savannah Lamar

Army Orders Detail boards for officer examinations

A long dispatch lists leave of absence for First Lieut Edward Powers and details a board of officers to meet at Fort Jay New York and Fort Monroe Virginia to examine artillery and infantry officers for promotion. It names presidents, surgeons, and captains, plus numerous officers reporting in person for examinations and subsequent duty assignments through August 21 1909.

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 Service Gift to Maryland Navy Cruiser

The Maryland people donated a splendid silver service for the United States cruiser Maryland in Annapolis, presented aboard by Gov. Warfield and accepted by Secretary Bonaparte who then handed it to Capt. Ingersoll. Bonaparte urged justice liberality and sympathy for the navy and noted Maryland’s pledge to support national defense. A Maryland silk flag accompanied the gift.

Annapolis Maryland United States Annapolis Roads Royall R. Ingersoll Eewin Warfield Navy Bonaparte Ingersoll Congress Witfield

New Concern Elects Officers at Alexandria Meeting

A stockholders meeting of the American Asbestuses and Fireproofing Company, recently incorporated by the Virginia State corporation commission with 15.5 million dollars capital, elected Webster Blocker of New York as president and A M Higgins of Terre Haute as vice president. Directors named include J W Goff of New York, R B Clark of Passaic, C D Baunders of Scranton and Franklin Henshaw of Scranton among others.

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 at Duke Flower Carnival

Alexandria Councilman Frank Spinks believed he held the winning number for a carving set at the Duke flower carnival drawing. He offered it to his mother after resisting offers, while a later entrant with the same name showed the actual winner. He mused the Washington namesake might have saved him the disappointment of not being present.

Alexandria Spinks Frank Spinks Frank Spink Washington

Board to Recommend Naval Officers for Yearly Retirement

A board of Rear Admirals Evans Coghlan Sands Dickens and Stockton was named by Secretary Bonaparte to convene at the Navy Department to arrange compulsory retirements for the fiscal year ending June 30. The panel will decide which captains commanders lieutenant commanders and lieutenants will be retired to meet personnel law requirements. Their recommendations are to be announced July 1.

Evans Coghlan Sands Dickens Stockton Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte Navy Department

New Branch of Heptasophs Formed in Alexandria

Alexandria report notes the Improved Order of Heptasophs installation in the Alexandria National Bank Building led by M J. Gerson with officers named including Archon E A Gorman and secretary George W. Pettey. Following the ceremony, visiting members were entertained and a drawing for a 1.00 automobile was held in connection with the Elks flower carnival.

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 Promotion Shuffle

War Department announced promotions for Col Stephen P Jocelyn to brigadier general upon Brig Gen James A Buchasan's retirement. Col Walter P Duggan of the Twelfth Cavalry will also become brigadier general on June 6, filling the vacancy created by Gen Frederick D Baldwin Hoth's retirement. Both officers are Civil War veterans.

War Department Stephen P Jocelyn Fourteenth Infantry James A Buchasanet Walter P Duggan Twelfth Cavalry Frederick D Baldwin Hoth

Cadets Go to Sea on Annual Naval Cruise

Cadets under the Revenue Cutter Service aboard the Chase sail from Arundel Cove Curtis Bay on a three class training cruise expected to last until September 15. The voyage will run from Chesapeake Bay to the coast of Maine under Capt. William Reynolds.

Washington Son Baltimore Chase School of Instruction Revenue Cutter Service Arunde Cove Curtis Bay Willam EB Reynolng Chesapreake Bay Maine

Obituary notices from Virginia towns report multiple deaths

A May round of obituaries from Woodstock Roanoke Winchester Fredericksburg and Richmond notes John W Grove John W Perdue James A La Follette John L L Rose William Corry Charles Thomas Gorsuch John Shelton Ragland Howson St Wallace and other residents. Entries list ages surviving spouses children and, in some cases, military or civic service and church affiliations.

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 Richmond Howitzers Hias Amity Lodge Howson Wallace Cleveland The National Bank of State Democratic Committee H. Lewis Wallace H. Lewis Wallace; Two Daughters— Mra Robert 3. Knox Ellen D. Wallace Capt C. Wismar Wallace A. W. Wallace

Court Martial in Virginia Opens as Trials Begin

A Virginia general court martial convened in Staunton to try several cases from Captain Hugh O Braxton's unit for disorderly conduct. Major G W Martin presides with judge advocates and lieutenants. Private Argenbright, charged with a grave offense, failed to appear and was escorted by an armed squad. Brower Jr. trial underway and to be followed by his brother’s case tomorrow.

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 seeks trains run by B O Railroad from Strasburg

The Virginia State Corporation Commission held hearings in Woodatuck to force the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to resume one mile of service from Strasburg Junction to Strasburg, discontinued in 1896, with witnesses and filings continuing as the case proceeds in Richmond.

Washington Post Woodatuck State Corporation Commission of Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Strasburg Junction Strasburg Richmond

Ayer's Hair Vigor Advertises Hair Strength

A promotional note urges readers with weak hair to use Ayer's Hair Vigor. It claims the product prevents falling hair cures dandruff and leaves hair soft and smooth. The ad emphasizes nourishment and hair health for those experiencing shedding.

Ayer

Brightwood Spring Meeting Notes Pace and Trot Events

The third day at Brightwood's spring meeting featured pace and trot races with Bell Tale favored in the 2 1/4 pace after Tuesday s strong showing. Estrella won the 2 18 trot in straight heats, while Twistir and Little Cital won the half mile and six furlong dashes respectively. Entries include Texas Belle, Coupon, The Brewer, Colibre, and other listed runners. racing winds up today with several remaining events and closings at noon.

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 From A Frantic Card

Belmont Park lists racing entries for seven furlong and longer events across all six races with numerous horses including Ola Faithful Samson Ballot Box Feingel and Brtgshman in early fields, various selling races and handicaps featuring dozens of names, odds, and weights for a crowded racing card. The notice catalogues horses such as Howling Bridge Rob Roy Ole Faithful California King Ireland Ballet Boa Dolly Spanker Ginette Rebo Lelia Sut Hee Consuelo Cairngorm Go Between Maxnar Tele phone and many more across the day’s seven events.

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 at Belmont Park

Inquisitor carrying 238 pounds led from start to finish to win the Pocantico Brakes at Belmont Park, equaling the track record for seven furlongs at 132-5. Toots Mook, initially favored, finished first in the third race but was disqualified for fouling Lord of the Forest. First Premium was second, ten lengths ahead of Old Guard.

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 feature

Latonia race day results show Port Warden, an outsider in betting, capturing the short course steeplechase. Otis placed second with Rejectable third as Red Car faded to fourth. track was fast and multiple races followed with varied outcomes across six furlongs to two miles.

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 Toronto Jerry Sharp Slaughter Haruko Silegiance Wild Range Od Dawson England Neve Lee Preen Arthur Commer Thistle da Crestfalien

Derby glory and turf statistics from English racing

Gossip Or The Turf notes Danny Maher’s Derby prestige and his third place by percentage behind W Higgs, G McCall, and A Jones. It reports Maher’s 58 mounts in front, 11 seconds, 3 third places, and mentions Anya bowing a tendon, Tania’s Belmont success, Ladas and St Frusquin as leaders, Daniel’s sale, and W W P Burch taking runners to Saratoga with Woodline purchase.

Danny” Maher Maher G. McCall A Jones

Will Row Well Today Belmont

A compact listing of horse names and associated terms appears, noting Belmont racing context with participants such as Faithful Ballot Box Athens Mexican Sliver Brushmag Bone Belmere and others. The fragmentary text includes numerous proper nouns, suggesting a program or entry list for a Belmont event and related racing or drawing items.

Belmont.ie Athens Belmere Larabie Zuene Dolly Spanker Rebo Leila Yatonia

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