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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
21
The report describes a general shooting incident linked to a duel sequel after a Port Arthur row. Victim and combatant cited courage disputes as trigger, with full approval noted by officers. Mentions Gen Gorbatoffsky and associated military context and court-like proceedings.
Senator Bacon of Georgia plans to offer an amendment to raise pay by 20 percent for executive department employees not yet increased in the bill. Support exists but chances are slim as many Senators favor broader study and a commission to report a general pay bill by the next session.
Bilge Clarkson secretary to Representative Softine Hobson of Almbame will testify as a frat witness when the Buutelt iv PLAMting coun iries resumes sessions. He is alleged to contradict Tawrene Spor by claiming that Spor offered to use influence to secure favors. The committee will hear from Sieur and Welcuf among others as they prepare to testify on the charge of improper proposals paid by the government.
Philadelphia senator Eb Madelpha Pa War United States Senvor to arase ts ¢nniinsd confined to his home suffering from a severe attack of the grip. His physicians say the senator will be kept at home for a severe case.
Real estate activity reports multiple parcels sold in Columbia area neighborhoods. Buildings on Eleventh Street South east and on New Jersey Avenue changed hands, with details on lot sizes, new construction plans, and buyers including the J Tisher Co and others. Many properties described include two to three story frames, brick dwellings, and lots ready for erection, with prices cited for several sales.
In Idaho on March 18 Judge Fremont Wood in the Haywood Pettibone trials recommended the Board of Pardons commute Harry Orchard’s death sentence to imprisonment. He noted Orchard told the truth in trials and acknowledged the full disclosures, breaking down as he thanked the court. The execution date was set for May 10, with Orchard returned to custody for the penalty discussion.
Pambert and Melvin with Rudolph Keatman sue Admiral Selfridge in district court alleging unlawful acts by Brown Institute and police search warrants. Plaintiff claims injury to credit and seeks damages for loss and reputational harm from the December police raid and warrant burning.
Lord Tweedmouth, first lord of the Admiralty, defended naval experiments in the House of Lords claiming Temeraire class vessels are superior to Drevinough and St Vincent designs. He argued a squadron of four Great Britain class ships would be unattainable by any combination of great powers.
A Michigan music student describes severe nervousness hampering daily practice. After switching from coffee to Postum, she notes steadier nerves, resumed eight hours of study, and regained focus. She credits Postum with improving health and performance.
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. Candidates include Bris Gen Charles B Hall and Brig Generals Frederick Funston William H Carter Tasker H Bliss Thomas H Barry, with Hall facing age limits and potential retirement April 29.
The Navy reports the old warship Monongahela burned to the water line at Guantanamo Bay. Built at Philadelphia during the Civil War, the 1738 ton vessel served as a sloop of war and later as a training ship after Mississippi operations in 1863 under officers including Dewey and Farragut.
Announcement from the War Department says only three more riding exhibitions remain at Fort Myer to witness the presiding solider. Tickets for the big week end shows are exhausted, turning away many Washingtonians. Remaining free shows are scheduled this week and next, with proceeds aiding the YMCA Servicemen's Branch and the Soldiers Athletic Fund.
Semelai Metcalf intends an investigation into the armor and water tilt of battleships. Some navy officers say the protection is too low for safety. He will report to Admiral Evans for a date to show findings and will supplement with observations upon reaching San Francisco to review Atlantic and Pacific yards and platforms.
The Army issues notices detailing retirements promotions and transfers across multiple regiments. Major Thomain Swabo quartermaster and several captains and lieutenants listed for reassignment or retirement with officers from the Thirteenth Cavalry and Twenty third Infantry affected. A call names officers proceeding to China for duty and others to bereaved or reassigned posts.
A series of naval orders assigns officers to detached duty and commissioning roles. Commander Tzonder and others are listed for duties at Mayflower and Wisconsin, with appointments for surgeon examination, paymaster duties, and professors of mathematics at naval institutions.
Announcement from the Navy Department states the bute ship on Hampshire will be placed in commission at League Tsimna today and will later head to New York for probable two months of turret work.
Advertisement urges readers to consider kidney health and proposes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer Co as a remedy. Claims kidneys filter all blood daily and suggests free sample bottles by mail for those who write. Includes address in Binghamton NY and promotional tone typical of period medical ads.
Assistant Surgeon Myron C Baker, assigned to a marine detachment at Midway Islands, faced a potential evacuation as orders to withdraw marines circulated. He awaited a formal telegram then pressed the Navy Department for clarity while cable station duties and a small crew remained. Secretary Metcalf ordered the Iroquois to delay departure by one day to remove the surgeon from the outpost.
The United States revenue cutter Seneca was launched at the Monkie News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company yards with Congressman WP Hephuch present. A large party attended as the Seneca, first craft of her type ever built here, was designed by revenue cutter service engineers and will be completed in July.
Col Ira MacNutt of the Ordinance Department retires on leave at Allande City after over forty one years of service. Col John French Jr deputy quartermaster general retires due to disability. Maj Thomas Swobe, a quartermaster, retires with the rank of lieutenant colonel on a long record of Civil War service.
Coroner reports Leck Allen died from a brain hemorrhage caused by overexertion after last night’s fifth round with Mritg Gauntinsberger known as Young Rhodes. Gauntinsberger is in custody on waralaughter charges. Movements of naval vessels list arrivals including Tennessee Washington California and Jistir at Sancho Bufale at San Diego Prairie at Teague Island Yankton at Magdalua Bat Olempia and Standish at Sarfolk.
A North Berwick Maine mother recounts her son’s battle with whooping cough that led to fears of consumption. After three doctors failed, Father John’s Medicine was tried and, after the second bottle, the boy stopped coughing, played outside, and gained strength. The letter, signed E Morrell, promotes Preventa pneumonia and consumption as a non opium patent remedy in use for fifty years.
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