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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
6
President Roosevelt announces seventeen million acres of new forest reserves and thirty two regional expansions to protect timber from lumber firms. He argues delaying action could let Congress stop the plan, while preserving land for homemakers and future generations.
The army transport Sumner arrived in Washington to carry House and Senate military committee members to Hampton Roads for fortifications inspection. Brig Gen Murray leads the artillery group. Taft and Maj. Gen. Bell may join. The vessel draws more water than any riverboat here. Departure planned for 1 PM to avoid night travel. return expected Thursday morning.
Investigation into the Connecticut typhoid outbreak finds likely water pipe contamination or sterilizing failure aboard the battleship. The report indicates pipes were affected before New York voyage, with the sterilizer reportedly active through the night.
Broad list of 1908 era army and navy movements and assignments. Includes Lieut Walter V Cotchett and Lieut Col George A Doda among officers designated for stations, duty changes, and hospital transfers. Mentions ships at Guantanamo and Mare Island among naval vessels and multiple postings across departments and barracks.
Boston March 4. The new U S battleship Vermont was formally placed in commission at Charlestown Navy Yard. Lieut Commander Levi C Bartolette acting as commander with Capt. William P Potter to command later. Ceremony brief as orders read and flag raised. Silver service gift to be presented later.
Maj Lloyd M. Brett of the First Cavalry adjutant leads the annual muster and inspection for the District National Guard. Inspections cover multiple battalions and units from March 7 to March 22 with Captains Riges and Cook assisting, all in the evening aboard the U. S. Puritan.
In one of his final acts as Postmaster General, Cortelyou ordered that the whole number of days mail is weighed be used as the divisor. The new rule ends using only six working days per week, ensuring Sundays are counted when mail runs daily, aiming for fairness to railroads and government.
Supplementary to recent instructions on reinspection and more frequent checks of passenger carrying vessels in U S waters, Secretary Straus orders immediate transfer of assistant inspectors between districts. The rotation aims to yield better results than fixed postings.
Secretary Taft relocated Maj Frank McIntyre to the post of assistant chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. The Nine teenth Infantry veteran was promoted from captain and has filled the office duties for two years. His promotion unassigns him from a regiment and opens a captain vacancy, with a regiment assignment possible if relieved from current duties.
A historical health note claims March brings higher risk due to seasonal change. It warns systems fail without fortified blood and proper nourishment and rates Father John’s Medicine as invaluable for spring cleansing. It promotes the tonic as a safe cure for colds throat and lung troubles.
A reader from New York City reports a baby with bronchial trouble who was very thin improved after using Father John's Medicine. The writer notes the child is picking up nicely and says she has recommended the remedy to neighbors.
A society section notes the presidential entourage, lavish White House expenses, and the circle of Senators' and Representatives' wives hosting events. It highlights Miss May Van Alen's independence, Bowed by Bouke Cockran’s birthday group, and a Boston visit featuring a double christening with President Roosevelt as godfather, plus surrounding social detail.
Miss Des Skinner of Norfolk marries George Bronson Howard, magazine writer, in New York. Bride is daughter of Capt. and Mrs. William W. Skinner. They met in Baltimore, engaged quietly, mar ried last Wednesday and sailed abroad for a year. They will reside in New York upon return.
King Edward arrives from England in Paris on the way to Arritz. A substantial crowd gathers at the railroad station, but no official ceremony occurs due to his incognito travel. He goes to the Bristol Hotel for a short stay and plans to join the royal yacht Victoria and Albert in the Mediterranean with Queen Alexandra.
Miss Ada I. Howard, born 1822, died in Brooklyn New York. A pioneer educator, she served as the first president of Wellesley College from 1870 until 1881. Her career included teaching at Mount Holyoke College and leading Knox College's women’s department in Galesburg.
Temporary appointment of John F. Stevens as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission follows Theodore P. Shonts resignation and W. Leon Pep perman ad in Washington. Col George F. Goethals to take charge later. vacancies filled as reorganizations occur.
A prominent physician links rising tuberculosis to neglected colds and urges a wartime approach against the disease. He notes pine oil remedies, specifically Concentrated oil of pine with glycerine whisky, as rapid relief and lung healing, warning against impure patent medicines that harm kidneys.
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