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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
13
Fragmented report recalls a violent duel scene and a political fallout linked to a Port Arthur incident. Mentioned are military officers, a figure named General Gorbatoffsky, and tense exchanges as authorities review the case amid broader building and legislative notes.
Senator Bacon of Georgia plans to propose a 20 percent pay increase for executive department government employees in the upcoming Senate discussion. He seeks a general bill after a careful study by a commissioned panel, aiming to address widespread pay raises during the last two years.
Secretary to Representative Softine Hobson of Almbame will be the frat witness when the Buutelt iv PLAMting coun iries resumes mornings. It is alleged he will contradict Tawrene Spor by testifying that Spor offered to use in Mene with the Sporxker Ursneure in Heusy Cumimatee on Ne val Affairs. Elekson said the statements to the Msesbe zoe committee were absolute. Several officials are expected to appear today to testify on Vir Lilley proposals and government ties to appear before the committee.
Senator Fenrose remains confined to his Philadelphia residence with a severe attack of grip. His physicians report the condition as serious and advise rest at home while he receives care. The development places responsibility on local officials and party leaders to manage public duties during his illness.
Several parcels changed hands including two buildings on Eleventh Street Southeast and lots on New Jersey Avenue. Properties sold include a three story frame dwelling, a colonial brick with bay windows, and time shares in Lafayette area. Purchasers include Albert Tort, Hobert Woody, and James J. Lampton Company with prices ranging up to about $6,200. New houses on Monroe Street and combined lots east of Fourteenth Street were also conveyed.
Idaho court hears that Harry Orchard told the truth in trials of Haywood Pettibone for Gov Steunenberg murder. Judge Fremont Wood urges the State Board of Pardons to change Orchard's sentence to imprisonment, noting his full disclosures and lack of deception. Orchard breaks down as he thanks the court and awaits mercy.
A Pambert and Rudolph H. W. Keatman sue Admiral Selfridge in district court alleging unlawful acts by police. They claim a warrant was improperly obtained and burned after a raid on Selfridge’s home, with a young woman seeking damages for credit injury and repeated losses.
Lord Tweedmouth defends naval trials and cost limits noting Temeraire type ships surpass Drevinough and St Vincent class, and says only Great Britain could field an equal squadron. He argues no power could assemble such a fleet of four ship battleships and dismisses broader contraction concerns.
A Michigan music student describes severe nerves from coffee use affecting daily practice. After switching to Postum, she reports steadier nerves, longer focus, and resumed full study. Her father, a physician, endorses Postum as a health aid.
The President and Secretary Taft consider promoting a major general and a brigadier general as Maj Gen Adolphus W. Greely nears retirement on March 27. Gen Greely is on leave in the Orient. Brig Gen Charles B Hall at Fort Leavenworth is a candidate but may be passed over. Other officers under consideration include Brig Gens Frederick Funston William H Carter Tasker H. Bliss and Thomas H. Barry.
The Navy reports the old warship Monongahela burned to the waterline at Guantanamo Bay. Built as a sloop of war at Philadelphia during the Civil War, it later served as a training ship after Mississippi operations and under commanders Dewey and Schley.
Announcement from the War Department states three more riding exhibitions at Fort Myer will close. Tickets for the remaining shows are limited with free entries only for the midweek and Friday sessions this week and next. The event benefits the Soldiers Athletic Fund and YMCA St Luke’s Branch.
Semelai Metcalf intends to conduct an investigation into the water and armor tilt of batt ships. Navy officers say the tilt is too low for safety while Admiral Evans will be asked for dates to show the action. Metcalf will supplement this with his own observations upon reaching San Francisco to review Atlantic and Pacific feels.
Records reveal retirements and promotions across units. Majors Thomain Swabo and Tod Ferrell depart as quartermasters, while Maj Abrahamate PooDermtoy and Captain Sixteratl Infantes receive new ranks. Officers listed proceed to new assignments, with several being granted leaves of absence and others detailed for replacement at various forts.
A dated list from the Navy Department in Washington detailing officers detached for duty, assignments aboard ships including Wisconsin Idaho and Mayflower Tierom Vogelgesang, medical examiners and surgeons, pay inspectors and paymasters, and a professor of mathematicsappointment with the rank of lieutenant.
Announcement from the Navy Department states the bute ship on Hampshire will be placed in commission at League Tsimna today and will later sail to New York for probable two months of turret work.
Health quiz urges readers to consider kidney health and urges writing to Dr Kilmer Co for a free sample bottle of Swamp Root. Emphasizes kidneys filter all blood daily and claims the remedy helps bladder and kidney issues.
Assistant Surgeon Myron C. Baker on duty with the marine detachment at Midway Islands faced withdrawal orders as the Marine Corps was told to leave. He waited for a formal telegram but received none, prompting him to seek word from the Navy Department. Secretary Metcalf then instructed the Iroquois to delay departure one day to take the surgeon off the island.
The Seneca was successfully launched at the Monckie News Shipbuild ing and Dry Dock Company yards amid a large congressional party. The vessel, first of her type built there, was designed by Revenue Cutter Service engineers and is to be completed by July.
Col Ira MacNutt of the Ordnance Department retires on leave of absence after over forty one years of service. Col John Ct French Jr deputy quartermaster general retires due to disability. Maj Thomas Swode, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, retires on account of services during the Civil War.
Coroner reports Leck Allen died from a brain hemorrhage due to overexertion after last night’s fight in the fifth round with Mritg Gauntinsberger known as Young Rhodes. Gauntinsberger held on arrest for manslaughter in the act. Movements of naval vessels list arrivals at multiple ports including Tennessee, Washington, California, and other ships.
A North Berwick mother recounts her boy’s severe bron zehint traith misdiagnosed as consumption by three doctors. After trying Father Johns Medicine the child improved after the second bottle, gaining strength and outdoor activity. The note claims Preventa pneumonia and consumption with no opium morphine or harmful drugs.
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