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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

8

Vast Mesa Verde Sun Temple Unearthed By Fewkes In Colorado

Mancos Colorado June 17 report details Dr Jesse Walter Fewkes of the Smithsonian uncovering the Great Sun Temple atop Mesa Verde National Park. The 129 by 190 feet mound rises above a canyon and is described as the highest example of Mesa Verde architecture with walls of about 190 feet and intricate stonework. Dr Fewkes believes multiple clans built it for ceremonial use, and excavation promises new insights into ancient Puebloan culture.

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Dust in Mechanism Hampers Army Pistol In Action

Field headquarters report dust in the army 45 automatic pistol caused jams during the May 5 Ojos Azules engagement where about six Villa bandits were killed. The issue proved the pistol’s deadly power despite dust problems. Lieut A M Graham led cavalry. his pistol remained clean on dusty Mexican marches, while Lieut A B Lord’s jam was freed by pounding on a solid object that turned out to be his knee.

Dona Ojos Azules A. M. Graham Thia Lieut A.B. Lord Rockland Maine

States Observe Antimalaria Day

June 17 Ashville Tennessee reports antimalaria day observed by Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee. Medical department of the university launched movement urging counties to wage fight against malaria by draining swamps curving tin cans and pouring on standing pools.

Ashville, Tann Medical Department of the University Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee

Naval Orders Detachments and Assignments Listed

Navy Department dispatch lists Lieut Comar and many officers assigned or detached to ships, academies, and stations. Personnel names include Lannon, Agen, Glennon, Lamoun­tain, Wentworth, Whiting, Crenshaw, Reeves, Krás, Mally, Nelson, Davis, Tisdale, Shock, Harper, Freeman, Forwald, Wild, Rindle, Putnam, Orin­cade, Rosmet, and others with voyages to Norfolk, Annapolis, Indian Head, Baltimore, and various ships and bars in 1920s operations.

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Navy personnel legislation looms in Congress debate

The Navy seeks approval of a personnel scheme by Rear Admiral Victor Blue to apportion officers by grades on a percentage basis. Secretary Daniels stalled, with hopes Congress will insert the plan into the naval appropriation bill, enabling quicker action and avoiding a separate bill. Preparations include adding officers to the construction corps, selecting graduates, and funding experimental torpedo nets for ships, pending enactment of the appropriation bill.

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American Hostages Rescued From Mexican Raiders

A reconstructed scene shows American hostage Deemer and Sgt Payne rescued after Maj Langhorne’s force, following a letter, pursued raiders to Rancho Casa Piedro. In a pitched battle near the ranch, 70 raiders were captured and the American trader and a colored trooper were freed.

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Army and Navy News on deposits and Alaska game rules

Soldiers hold 2,322,000 in deposits. proposed board of trustees would invest in state supervised tanks at the lowest rates, possibly cutting interest and deterring saving. Army chief seeks Alaska travel hunting clearance for food, opposed by 1908 law restricting king salmon game, with natives and explorers exempt for food.

Secretary of War Secreta of the Treasury Harrison Army Alaska Tar ‘Department

Punitive Expedition Into Mexico Described by Old Timer

Los Angeles June 17 1871 sheriff J Frank Burns led a punitive expedition into Lower California seeking Buckskin Bill. He captured the outlaw’s six toed foot as proof, collected a large reward, and reported a brutal chase across rivers and mountains aided by Mexican locals. The interview recounts the period’s cooperation with Governor Pesquera and border police, and notes Burns’s later career and other convict-prison counts.

Mexico Washington Post Los Angeles J. Frank Burns Los Angeles County Buckskin Bill Sherif Burne California G Burna Burna Henry T. Hazard George Hazard Mr. Burna State Mr. Burns Xtvan Pesauela Lower Stephen Samsbry Bilderbeck Brothers Jonathan Dunlap Lone Pine Hemecula Riverside County Fort Yuma Lower California Real de Castillo Ignacio Sepulveda Superior Court Pesquela Real de Cult of Elain

Quality for Annapolis Navy Entrance Exams

Quality for Annapolis outlines the recent competitive examinations for enlisted men of the Navy. The document discusses the written phrasms and procedures, noting the selection standards and the government action related to the admission exam.

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Army Orders List Relieves Officers and Allocates Duties

The document lists Army orders detailing officers relieved from duty or reassigned in the Eastern department. It notes temporary charges, leaves of absence, and medical discharges affecting various corps including quartermaster, medical, artillery, and cavalry, with dates around July. The list also references Chaplain Lenvaas and repairs and duties at Walter Reed Hospital and Fort Leavenworth.

George F. Downey Avertermante Corpa Eastern Department Louia Scherfa Quartermaster Carps Quartermaster Rerpa Walter Reed General Hospital D.C Java Gilbert Mahshall Sagat Artillery Car Geon Charles Morton Sifteenth Mt Wieknene Ig Pater d Albers Byrne Coepa United States Mystery Acaden Jerrmiuate A. Lenvaas Fourth Cavalry Amy Aiatit Conrad S. Babchor Petraen James G. Morningstar Frederick A. Peincg Oliver S CSP Ae Blakey Arienas Mateo Sorpa Wail Wiliam Wharthur Medical Corps P Cateent Acuy Medes AL Whale Pail le Seroud Tie Warren F Terniga Flegenth Caviers Port Oglethorpe Fee Egiirent Teresa Sore

Movements of Naval Weasels. Spud Ruffle tener Sim TMege for Merarta

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