Pearl Harbor Navy Base Backed by Report to Congress
A House Naval Affairs Committee report argues a Pearl Harbor base is essential to deter Pacific threats and assure U S maritime supremacy. It warns that Hawaii, if held by an enemy, could threaten the western coast, while Pearl Harbor would serve as a vital defense buffer and staging point for operations.
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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
Iifyia
Taited States
Var “Fawatan Islands
Aed Mtg
Bat Congress
Army weak for war: only 72,000 men in the United States
The article argues the U S Army is under strength with 72,000 trained regulars and militia available, equipment and supplies are totally insufficient, and Congress is said to ignore the critical manpower and logistical shortfall threatening war readiness.
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Chicago
Mar
Jane Kingsworth
Anatomical Laboratory
Hows
United States
Weil
Homme
New York Times
Cuba
Actus
Ie Roller
Paris
Spain
Chicamauga
Unite States
Congress
Merger discussions dominate Friday sessions at Willard
Washington Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce committees meet to pursue a merger of the two bodies. A general session of the Chamber directors is planned for Friday afternoon with reports from committees on membership mercantile interests public funds churches and corrections railroads public philanthropy and universities. A wholesale trade meeting on sealing a special train through Maryland Virginia and West Virginia was postponed to next Wednesday evening per chairman May 1900.
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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
Republicans Gain in Maine Municipal Elections
In eleven Maine cities holding elections, Republicans won mayoralties and city governments. Four mayors and six city governments flipped to GOP control across Auburn Bath Gasport Ellsworth Gardiner Hallowell Lewiston Rockland South Portland Saco and Waterville.
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Portland
Maine
Sever Cies
Ngar
Auburn
Bath
Gassport
Ellsworth
Gardiner
Hallowell
Liewiston
Rockland
South Portland
Saco
Waterville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Urged as Spring Health Remedy
The piece promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a time honored spring health tonic to cleanse the blood and renovate the system. It cites personal testimonials from families, notes liquid or Sarsatabs forms, and advertises 100 doses for $1.
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Hood
Deeble
Hudson
Army warns of weak munitions stockpiles and stalled reforms
A military official complains that the United States lags behind Japan Germany France and Great Britain in maintaining munitions storehouses and warns that Congress has refused adequate funding to reform army readiness. He notes reduced army circles due to congressional inaction and stresses the need for serious attention to defense preparedness.
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Japan
Germany
France
Great Britain
Congress
Sequel to Army Tragedy Ends With Captain's Suicide
A dramatic Christmas night murder linked to Capt. von Goeben ends in his death by self-inflicted neck injury while awaiting court martial. He had confessed to killing Maj. von Schoenbeck and, later, Mrs. van Hehnenbeck at Altenstein. Dispatche s say von Schoenbeck was arrested as an accessory and then declared insane.
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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
Circuit Court Upheld Battle Murder Jurisdiction Claim
The U S Supreme Court affirmed a lower ruling in the Thomas Battle case, upholding federal jurisdiction in murder prosecutions. The decision in the Southern District of Georgia applies to crimes committed in arsenals and post offices, with no explicit carve out for local offices. The court rejected arguments that federal authority did not cover the killing at issue in Macon Georgia.
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United States
Southern District of Georgia
Thomas Battle
United States Supreme Court
Edward F. Droop Buried in Washington Community
Funeral services for Edward F. Droop, longtime Washington business and social figure, were held yesterday at his home on Harvard Street. Rev Dr Butler and others praised his integrity and kindness. representatives from many local organizations attended. Oak Tree Cemetery burial followed simple grave rites led by Rev Paul Mengel. National Metropolitan Insurance directors noted his faithful service and strong character.
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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
Favor Moving Post Office Street and Sidewalk Plan Urged
North Washington Citizens Association meets at the Forest of Advent hall to push post office relocation to 7th near Union Station and to favor paving projects. Committee to seek Commissioners’ approval. banquet at Riggs House tonight with notable speakers and broad attendance anticipated.
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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 Olga Nethersole in three scenes
Olga Nethersole delivers a strong Therese de Megge in The Awakening a three scene drama from Le Revell. The production features vivid mother daughter interviews and a dramatic turn of conscience balanced by strong acting from Nethersole and a capable 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
Comedy and Burlesque Echo at Local Theaters
Fairly reveled audience enjoyed De Noor and a Western plot with Joseph Sullivan and May Guggenheimer, amid a strong cast. The Gayety featured Two Hot Knights and The Gay Modiste by the Transatlantic Burlesquers, while the Rialto showcased Rialto Rounders and skits. Girls, the fiftieth Fitch play, premieres at Blase Theater Monday.
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de Noor
Joseph J Sullivan
McGtgor
Pave Whitele
May Guggenheimer
Wth
Mrances H. Graham
Johnson
Mile. Valesea
Mabel Lesniec
Fitgerald
Quin
Tor Kalinowski Brothers
Im Hand Balatems
Momma Bell
Vonues
Sharkey, Whe
Kichen
McBrige
Eak
Lyceum
Rialto
Niagara Falls
Cnurus
Evers
Sam Howe
Hison City
Mile Treda
Amd
Raandrra Cope
Fitch
Chide Fitch
Mr Fitch
Ain Washnetan
Fitch AU
Raspes Uret
New Go Karts Debut With Seven Dollar Prices
A garbled note announces many new seven dollar items including go karts and a updated pattern Joa rte lt with unfamiliar terms.
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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
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Adhireet Pestiae
Eoenbe Fem
Lenngrpiec
Admiral Pigether
Nile
Depen
Rotten
Casma
Cower Mide
Rede
Deere
Tela
Mit
Hobi
Mdina
Brant
Naan
Ibs
Rio
Jast
Vagil
House Naval Committee
Pene World
Gonfer
Board of Trade and Commerce
Circuit
Butter
Hase
Valerie Bergere and Company
Billie
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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
Columbia
Cohiebia
Tristan Fernard
Andre Godfernanx
Clyde Yiteh
Galilee
Ms Law
Lord Meaowe
Enddles
Ralway Staton
Fortaly
Ulster
Anyling
W. @ Mackay
Qeweid
Yorke
A. Hy Aten
Arthur Biltat
Charles Walcot
Sadie Martinet
Jeffreys Lewis
Pauline Frederick
Isabel Blelares
Olive ‘Temple
Majestic Theater
Eddie
American Security and Trust Company
Vngteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Panama
Lansburgh& Bro
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Sanders & Stayman Co
Post
The
Texas
Tle Academy
Buck West
Burkhead Ranch
Angus ‘Trevar
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Tata
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Mresser
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Damaskera
Bronte
Yil Bation
Wilson G Mayers
Ron
Belmont Dairy Farm
Christian Xander
Redalifornia Wines
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Guy
St. UN
Luber
New National Theater
Owen Latit Widolygh
Sam
Tharp
Berkeley Rge
St. N. W
Public Accountants
Wall Street
New York
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