Pearl Harbor base urged to shield Pacific coast from war threat
A House Naval Affairs report argues for a Pearl Harbor base to deter an Oriental fleet, preserve Pacific dominance, and enable quick mobilization. It warns Hawaii’s fortification would guard the coast and its production from enemy action, while criticizing crew shortages and supply gaps. Roosevelt backs the measure and Congress weighs funding for immediate action.
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Congress
Orient
Pacific Coast
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Ant Harbor
Hawaii
Pacific
Naval Committee
House Committee
Bates
Erie
Honolulu
Ttee
House
Teathers
Pearl Wahee
Par ¢ Orean
Army weak for war with 72,000 men in US
Short of men and supplies, the army stands at about 72,000 regulars and militia nationwide. Equipment and stores are utterly insufficient, yet Congress is criticized for ignoring the dire situation and delaying expansion and rearmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ie Roller
Unite States
Congress
Merger Discussion and Chamber Sessions Planned
A Friday program outlines a General Session of the Willard merger plan and a rent meeting at 4 o’clock. Committees of the Washington Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce report to hold joint and separate meetings at J. S. Ralston’s office. A third general Board of Trade meeting is set for Friday evening at the New Willard with reports from multiple committees. A wholesale trade group meeting to discuss a special freight train through Maryland Virginia and West Virginia is postponed to next Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
J. S. Ralston
Chaiman
Dircetors
Board of ‘Trad
New Willard
Chamber of Cimmerce
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Meriday
Board of Trade
Cuareman F. P. May
Washington
Republican gains in Maine cities modern municipal elections
Eleven Maine cities held elections on March 2. Republicans won four mayoral seats and six city governments across Auburn Bath Gaspport Ellsworth Gardiner Hallowell Lewiston Rockland South Portland Saco and Waterville. The results mark gains for the Republican Party compared with 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Sever Cies
Ngar
Auburn
Bath
Gassport
Ellsworth
Gardiner
Hallowell
Liewiston
Rockland
South Portland
Saco
Waterville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Medicine
A time honored appeal urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla in spring to cleanse the blood and renew the system. The ad cites personal testimonials, notes liquid or Sarsatabs forms, and lists 100 doses for $1.
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Hood
Deeble
Hudson
Army reform blocked by Congress amid munitions storage gaps
A commentator notes that the United States lacks a national system of munitions storehouses, unlike Japan, Germany, France, and Britain, implying a key military vulnerability. He laments Congress’s failure to fund army reforms, despite repeated warnings of grave establishment weaknesses.
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Japan
Germany
France
Great Britain
Congress
Sequel to Army Tragedy Ends in Captain Von Goeben's Death
Mar 2 Captain von Goeben, who killed Maj von Schoenbeck on Christmas night and awaited court martial, commits suicide by cutting an artery in his neck. Recent dispatches say he confessed to killing his brother and explained motives tied to his wife's misery, after dining with the couple at their home.
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von Goeben
Allenstein
von Schoenbeck
Vor Goeben
van Hehnenbeck
Stalra
van Goeber
Alaamer
Maj
von Schoenbrekt
Vin Gasuen
Altenstein
M von Schoenbeck
Belasco
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Atlanta
Belasco ‘Theater
David Belasco
Richarl Walton Tully
California
Ekill
Retlan
Catt
Castro
Kenton Rancho
Monterey Road
Juanita
Luie de la Torre
Monterey
Frances Starr
Ln Rosa
Hll
Padre Antonio
Frank Losi
John W. Cope
Kinkaid
Wertirely
Evalyn Walsh
Pawl Pearsall
Horacy Westcott
Hourke Carkran
J. W. Otcott
Representative Barrhfield
Capt
Patterson
Joel Hillman
Columbia
Cohiebia
Tristan Fernard
Andre Godfernanx
Clyde Yiteh
Paris
Galilee
Ms Law
Lord Meaowe
Enddles
Gilc
Ralway Staton
Fortaly
Ulster
Anyling
W. @ Mackay
Qeweid
Yorke
A. Hy Aten
Arthur Biltat
Charles Walcot
Sadie Martinet
Jeffreys Lewis
Pauline Frederick
Isabel Blelar
Circuit Court Upholds Murder Jurisdiction Ruling
The U S Supreme Court yesterday affirmed a lower court ruling in the Thomas Battle case from Georgia. It held federal courts have jurisdiction in murder cases when the crime was committed at a post or federal facility, applying to acts at arsenals and post offices, though the law does not explicitly mention these grounds.
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United States
Southern District of Georgia
Thomas Battle
United States Supreme Court
Edward F. Droop Buried in Washington Funeral Honors
Funeral services for Edward F. Droop, longtime Washington business and social figure, were held yesterday at a home on Harvard Street. Rev. Dr. Butler and other leaders praised his integrity and generous character. Delegations from the Rotary, Armenian Lodge, Pan Dealers Association, and other groups attended, escorting the hearse to Oak Hill Cemetery. At a Board meeting of National Metropolitan Insurance, a veteran director News recalled his wise leadership and loyal service to the company and community.
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Edward F. Droop
Washington
Eli Sesterday
Hfe
Harvard Street
Witteli
Armenus Lodge
Pano Dealers Association
Droop
Ue Boy
Cemmer
William Hitz
Leroy Mark Henry Nander
William T. Glover
Frank N. Botteler
Harry Xelhaus
Oak Ti
Paul Menzel
Conecordia Lutheran Church
National Metropolitan
P. Piono
Car and Ice
Tssus
Iit
Adontea
Lim
Hes Fost A Vale
Post Office Move Urged At North Washington Meeting
North Washington Citizens Association votes to support moving the freetown post office to a site near the new Union Station. Aimed to improve sidewalks and street paving with cement, the group also backs a metamatic tube relic project and urges faster passage of the Anacostia Flats bill. Committee to approach Commissioners. annual banquet at Riggs House announced with planned notable speakers.
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Freety
Ste
Union Station
North Washington
Uish
Saul
Benjamin Je Rexre
Ursing
Ursing Sone
Ayvacation
Second Street
M Street
Bryant Street
Wi Street
Flagler Place
Horner
J. D. Kiefer
Anacostia Association
The Awakening at National Opera House
Olga Nethersole stars in The Awakening from Paul Hervieu’s Le Revell as Therese de Megee. The story follows a wife tempted by a lover then reconciled through her husband’s devotion and her daughter’s influence, with praised performances by Nethersole and a strong supporting cast.
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Olga Nethersole
Paul Hervieu
Shea
Miss Nethersole
Therese de Megee
Jean
Gregoire de Sylvanie
Ste Sfells
Therese
Jean Mua
Hess
Agaleads
Miss Nethersale
Frank Mils
Prince Jem
Tly
Wie
Char Stevenson
Nei Bulmere
Simeon Keft
Mary Relph
Comte de Megts
Motive Pearson Ag
de Megee
Litsle Hudson Collier
Western stage comedy and burlesque at state academy
The Western stage comedy and burlesque scene is reviewed with performances at the Academy of Texas and other venues. Casts include Joseph Sullivan and Mile. Valesea in a Western comedy, plus Gayety Burlesque and Rialto Rounders shows at local theaters. The era focuses on lively acting, feigned danger, and light entertainment reflecting the period’s theater culture.
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Majestic Theater
Eddie
de Noor
Joseph J Sullivan
McGtgor
Pave Whitele
May Guggenheimer
Wth
Mrances H. Graham
Johnson
Mile. Valesea
Lyceum
Rialto
Niagara Falls
Cnurus
Evers
Sam Howe
Hison City
Mile Treda
Amd
Raandrra Cope
New Go Karts and Styles Priced at Seven Dollars
The listing promotes multiple new go carts priced at seven dollars each, highlighting various patterns and styles. It emphasizes affordability and a selection of latest designs for customers seeking recreational karts.
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Aventora
Tarpian
Min'utes
Tillman
Cabh Uie
Senate Thenan
Sims
Leese Auigeeus
Ana Cap
Port Hoor
Hank
Sas
Uae
Tilman
Milo
Hilman
Cotmuit
Ceal
Elvis Mere
Admiral Capps
Neat
Ana Purris
Adhireet Pestiae
Eoenbe Fem
Lenngrpiec
Admiral Pigether
Nile
Depen
Rotten
Casma
Cower Mide
Rede
Deere
Tela
Mdina
Brant
Naan
Ibs
Rio
Jast
Vagil
Hrthye
House Naval Committee
Chicago
Mar
Jane Kingsworth
Anatomical Laboratory
Hows
Weil
Homme
New York Times
Cuba
Actus
Pene World
Iifyia
Taited States
Var “Fawatan Islands
Spain
Chicamauga
Aed Mtg
Bat Congress
Gonfer
Board of Trade and Commerce
Circuit
Butter
Hase
Valerie Bergere and Company
Billie
Valerie Bergere
Chase
Miss Dergere
Mise Hergere
Chase's
Bergere
Er Company
Washingtoy
Miss Bergere Indoer
Teo
Traymond
Caverly
Dearh
Catherine Hayes
Babel ‘Johnson
Sandwinas
Hebert Cyril
Jupiter Brothers
American Security and Trust Company
Vngteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Panama
Lansburgh& Bro
Seventh St
Sanders & Stayman Co
Post
The
Texas
Tle Academy
Buck West
Burkhead Ranch
Angus ‘Trevar
Pasauile
Cal
West
Trevor
Cal West
Mabel Lesniec
Fitgerald
Quin
Tor Kalinowski Brothers
Im Hand Balatems
Momma Bell
Vonues
Sharkey, Whe
Kichen
McBrige
Eak
Fitch
Chide Fitch
Mr Fitch
Ain Washnetan
Fitch AU
Raspes Uret
Peter Grogan
Manufacturers
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Kimk
Susie
Tata
Mghoerys
Mresser
Dims
Damaskera
Bronte
Yil Bation
Wilson G Mayers
Ron
Belmont Dairy Farm
Christian Xander
Santa Hes
Guy
St.ues
Luber
New National Theater
Owen Latit Widolygh
Sam
Tharp
Berkeley Rge
St. N. W
Public Accountants
Wall Street
New York
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