Waiting for, Gastro! Opposition to Bond Scheme
The State Department has heard nothing from Minister Bowen about Venezuelan arbitration on American claims as the government awaits final action on the asphalt case. A receiver drains Bermudez Lake asphalt, funding the Venezuelan treasury, while the President plans a Southwestern trip starting April 3. The Vatican? No. The article notes French, British and German roles, with Bowen reporting all facts to Washington.
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State Department
Bowen
Bermudez Lake
Washington
Calom
Foreien
Lodge
Calabria
Dominican
Venezuele
Rome
Caribbean
Associated Press
Paris
Nee
France
Venezuela
London
Council of Foreign Bondhelder
Great Britain
Germany
Bond Agreement Made Between Venezuela and Bondholders
London reports a Venezuelan government accord with British and German bondholders to consolidate a $28.8 million exterior debt. The plan promises guarantees tied to port duties, with new 3 percent bonds to cover arrears and a Washington protocol context. Paris notes a court decision postponement on the French Cable Company concessions.
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London
Council of Foreign Bondholders
Associated Press
la Gusira
Porta Cabello
Washington
Caracas
Bowen
Castro
la Guaira
Puerto Cabello
Antonio Velutini
Venezuela
Discanto-Gesellschaft
Paris
M. Brun
Anne Remmebarcer
Moses Goldenberg Builds a Washington Store Empire
Moses Goldenberg opened a Washington dry goods store in 1896 at 923 Seventh Street after years in Baltimore. He expanded, acquired adjoining space, and moved his focus to Washington in 1904, with real estate holdings and charity work. He lived at 1628 Bolton Street, Baltimore, and led a prominent family business with sons Julius M. and Morton.
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Moses Goldenberg
Baltimore
Stedess
Maryland
Seventh Street
el Street
Washington
Goldenberg
Phoenix Club
Harmony Chréle
Suburban Club
Bolton Street
Castro Confident on Venezuela Settlement Efforts
Correspondents report President Castro of Venezuela believes negotiations in Washington will amicably settle U S grievances. Caracas papers cite no danger of U S or European intervention and note Castro’s departure to Valencia for several days. Carnival security prompts reduced public celebration and the Santo Domingo issue fuels talk of Congress review.
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Associated Riews
Willemstad
Curacaa
Caracas
Senor Paul
Washington
United States
Venezuela
Castro
Valencia
Santo Toomingo
Congress
Syrians in Haiti Deportation Clarified for Naturalized In Haiti
State Department reports from Port au Prince clarify that Syrians who have acquired American citizenship by naturalization are not subject to Haiti's deportation decree. No American citizens are involved, despite appeals from Syrian American residents of New York and their lawyers. The notice follows earlier discovery of fraudulent naturalization papers among Syrians in Haiti.
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State Department
Powell
Port Au Prince
American Ciitizenship
Haiti
Republic
New York
Antoine Kouri
Kouri
Messrs. Ralston ,& Siddons
W. T. S. Doyle
Flait
Ull
Republicans oppose Cortelyou civil service plan for postmasters
Protest by Republican members of Congress shows resistance to applying civil service or merit principles to presidential postmasters. Cortelyou announced changes would not sweep away long-serving officials, but in practice, presidential postmasters could face removal, prompting broad dissatisfaction among lawmakers and the public.
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Congress
Cortelyou
Cortelydu
White .House
Federal
Lee
Washington
Trial of Capt Curtis in Army Court Martial
The general court martial at Washington Barracks heard two witnesses in the trial of Capt Arthur F Curtis Artillery Corps for maladministration of his company funds. Witnesses E O Whitford and Col B K Roberts testified about a $14.47 check drawn on Riggs Bank and sent by mail for an overdue produce bill. The case paused to allow the judge advocate to complete the record and subpoena more witnesses.
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Washington Barracks
Arthur F. Curtis
Artillery Corps
E. O. Whitford
Col
B. K. Roberts
Pny Broweny
Renee
Warts
Fort Hunt
Curtis
Does Not Frighten Fish Navy Reports Guns Do Not Harm Fish
The Navy has received petitions from New England citizens arguing that coastal target practice by warships hurts fishing interests. The Fish Commission states firing does not damage fish, and the notice is being mailed to Senators and Representatives. Navy officer movements and orders follow, with personnel reassigned or detached to various stations, including James Ke arnge, Hancock, and Norfolk, amid routine fleet movements and medical surveys.
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Navy Department
New England
Fish’ Commission
Department
Unclear Military Memoranda on Training Methods
Fragmentary notes recount a conference among Shaetal Staff officers about new training methods for soldiers. The text hints at preliminary steps toward adopting the methods to improve efficiency and readiness, though many words are garbled and key details are missing.
Morton Changes Plans Amid Caribbean Visit Shift
Secretary Morton alters itinerary en route to Charleston aboard the Dolphin. Instead of Banana, he stops at San Juan. return via Guantanamo and Havana. Cuban authorities informed. Abarenda ashore near Florida coast with no injuries. Des Moines and Osceola ordered to assist at sea.
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Porto
Rico
Cuban
Charleston
Firat
San Juan
Guantanamo
Havan
Havana
Navy Department
East Chant
Florida
Holmes
Fort. Lauderdale
Fla
Lamberts Point
Pensacola
Des Moines
Key Wet
Gen Bliss to Command in Philippine Department
CAPT. KIRKMAN ON TRIAL. Valentine Nebr March 22 Trial of Capt George Kirkman in a court martial is a supplementary hearing addressing breach of arrest. The prior trial for conduct unbecoming an officer followed the death by suicide of a fellow officer's wife, prompting new charges.
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Valentine
Nebr
Apt. “George
Kirk New
Kirkryian
Lewis B. Changer
Omaha
Ria
Funeral of Dr Thompson Held in City Home
The funeral for Dr Richard Hamilton Thompson, a renowned Maryland physician, was conducted yesterday at 3 pm at his daughter Mrs CH Yingling’s residence. The body will be transported to Freedom Carroll County Md for burial today. He was born in 1818 in Damascus and practiced in Carroll County for 45 years before moving to Baltimore. He is survived by five children including Mrs S W Haddaway and Mrs C K Yingling and five grandchildren.
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Maryland
Carroll County
Richard Hamilton Thompson
Ch K. Yingling
William B. Chapman
Freedom
Thompson
Damascus
Montgomery County
Baltimore Medical College
Baltimore
8. W. Haddaway
House of Representatives
C. K. Yingling
George W. Arnold
West Virginia
Samuel I. Thompson
L. D.thompson
Hagerstown
Negro officer named Lieutenant in Philippine Scouts
The President appointed Sergeant George S. Thompson of the Twenty-fifth Infantry as second lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, adding another Negro to the commissioned force. Thompson earned commendations for heroism and efficiency during the Philippine Insurrection and is noted as a crack shot with several shooting medals. He is stationed with his regiment at Fort Niobrara Nebraska.
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George S. Thompson
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Philippine Scouts
Broy
Thompson
Philippines
Gort Niobrara
Nebr
Dr Charles W Filler Dead After Five Months Illness
Dr Charles W Filler died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the Portner apartment house after a prolonged illness. The remains will be taken to Lovettsville Virginia for funeral services and interment Friday morning. He is survived by his widow and a daughter. Born October 6 1863 in Loudoun County Virginia he graduated from University of Maryland Medical Department and practiced in Baltimore before moving to Washington about ten years ago. He had been seriously ill since last November.
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Portner
Ilness
Charles W. Filler
Lovettsville
Filler
Charles Wright ‘Biller
Loudoun County
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Fore River Wins U S Contract for Four Holland Submarines
Fore River Shipbuilding Company of Quincy Mass signs a contract with the United States government to build four Holland type submarine torpedo-boats. The boats are to be completed within eighteen months from today, with launch expected about a year from now. The contract price is not disclosed.
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Fore River Company
United States
Quincy
Mass
Fore River: Shipbuilding Company
Army officers receive multiple duty and leave orders
The document lists leave of absence granted or requested for several officers including Lieutenants Lowri Buck and Frederick Signa, Captain War B. Perkhisty assigned to the Tenth Cavalry, and Captain Thittes L. Abies. It notes visits to Richmond for ordnance inspection, multiple journeys from April to June to various posts, and a sequence of inspections and travels across multiple forts and companies. It also reports Missouri Midshipman Herr G. Stiliweh resigning and Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss ordered to the Philippines, with departure around July 1.
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Lowri
F. Buck
Abeenex'stor
Serant Ligut
George S.thompeen
Aninppins ‘Soduts
Srvghee
Frederick
Saute
Mlena oMenk
Perkhisty
Ftrdt Hieutenant
Fourth’ Cavalry
Tenth Cavalry
Thittes
L. Abies
Tha &B
Prodb
Manui
Tredegar Company
Richmond
Ordnance Department
Fort Constitution
N. H
Port”cantwell
N. C
Fort Fremont
S.C
Fort Dade
Ort de Soto
Fla
Fort Morgan
Ala
John Hi Rice
Ordnaned
Akron
Ohio
Criible Steel Company
Americd
Westmoreland Steel Company
Union Spring and Manufacturing Company
Shelby Steelabe Company
Withsterling Steel Company
Carbon Steel Company
James McKay’&Co
Pittsburg
Pat
The
Morgan Engineering Company
21Iand
Drigks-Sehbiry Ordraies Corpo Ion
Sharon
Wellman-Schuer- Bergan Company
Cleveland Wire Spring Company
Warner & Swassey Company
Cleveland, Ohio
Atlantic Squadron Spoke Expected Pensacola Arrival
A wireless message from Pensacola reports the combined North Atlantic fleet has been spoken and will reach by Saturday or Sunday. The force, about thirty-five vessels including battleships, cruisers, gunboats, torpedo boats and destroyers, will be joined later by additional squadrons before entering port. Some maneuvers are anticipated en route, with possible delays before arrival. Also noted is a request to replace Cal Crowder with Edward J. McClernand in the Japanese army assignment due to Crowder s health.
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Pensacola
Fla
Navy Yard
Mak Edward J.mcclernand
Cal
Crowder
Cal Crowder
God Bless Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey
Mrs Anna Johnson a physical wreck from a grip attack was cured by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey after doctors failed. She describes dramatic improvement within a day and credits the product with saving her life and health, urging others to try it. May 7A.
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Anna Johnson
Duffy
Providence
RF. T
Soldier and author Col Wilbur F Hinman dead in Washington
Col Wilbur F Hinman longtime Civil War lieutenant colonel of the Sixty-fifth Ohio Volunteers and author of several books died at his home 1806 Spring Street NW Tuesday. Funeral from his residence at 2 PM today. Hinman wrote The Narrative of a Private Soldier and His Parad and The History of the Sherman Brigade. He served as reporter and editor in Cleveland and Washington and leaves a widow a son Wilbur S Hinman of Washington and a daughter Mrs Edgar L Gerwig of Allegheny Pa.
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Wilbur F. Hinman
Wilbur I. Hinman
Sinty-fifth Ohio Volunteers
Hom
Spring ‘Street
Cok Hinman
Solidier
Hkilegg
Hinman
Sherman
Cleveland Herald
Cleveland Leader
Court of Common Pleas
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Washington
Leader
Herald
Col
Hinmah
Tirmue
Ohio
Allance Review
Allance Evening Star
National Tribune
Wilbur
Hinmen
Edgar L. Gerwig
aAnégheny
Lieut Col Humphreys Dead In Washington Army Hospital
Lieut Col Charles Humphreys of the Artillery Corps US Army died at Army General Hospital Washington Barracks aged sixty. He was born in Pennsylvania May 12 1844 and served since 1867, with Civil War service earlier as a lieutenant in the First… He graduated from the US Artillery School in 1892. The burial will be private. War Clerk Expires Suddenly. Charles Pergons a veteran clerk in the office of the military secretary died at 45 F street southwest Tuesday evening of heart failure. Born in Vermont 1840s and served with the We… volunteer corps. appointed general service clerk in the Adjutant General’s Office in 1967.
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Army General Hospital
Charles Humphreys
Artillery Corps
U.S.A
Washington Barracks
Humphreys
Fort Bupdne
Del
Pennsylvaniia
Army
Third Artillery
iFirst
Lery
Col.i Humphreys
United States Artillery School
Washington
Charles Pergons
F Street
Mir. Pératns
Vermont
Darwar
Adjutant General's Office
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claim
An advertisement proclaims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the purest tonic stimulant used by doctors and hospitals for pneumonia pleurisy grip coughs colds bronchitis consumption throat and lung diseases nervousness malaria fevers indigestion and stomach troubles. It promises vigor for the old and young and claims to save sickly children with guaranteed purity and absence of fusel. A medical booklet offering free copies is mentioned.
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Duffy
Civil War Veteran dies at War Department hospital
A veteran of the Eighty fourth New York Volunteers later the Fifth New York Volunteers died at a War Department hospital on Columbia Street. The surgeon general's office records indicate he served in the Civil War and was treated there.
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Myers
Surgeon General
War Department
Columbia Street
New York Volunteers
New ‘York Volunteers
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