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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1905

Page

24

Limit for Arrowood Costs Him His Citizenship

President Roosevelt approves the court martial sentence of Midshipman Arrowood of North Carolina who deserted the navy amid claims of immoral conditions. He is dishonorably dismissed. four years of service preclude citizenship rights. Arrowood’s father and Presbyterian clergy sought mitigation, but were rebuffed. The report also notes Navy and Marine Hospital assignments and staff movements, including Dewey’s health and talks with the President on naval matters.

Roosevelt Arrowood North Carolina Darling Milton W.irewood Naval Academy Kearsarge Vr Arrowood Presbyterian Church Annapolis College Chapel Navy Department Arro‘Mood Arrowwood Wis Arrowvad Dewey Admiral Dewey

Samar Revolt Suppressed and Troop Withdrawals Reported

Gen Allen in command of Federal troops in Samar reports the Pulajanes uprising under control and that the majority of regular troops will be withdrawn. The dispatch notes conferences at Calbayen Samar, various officer transfers and promotions, hospital orders, and ceremonial events in Washington and Manila.

Allen Manila Constabulary Samar Pulajanea Corbin Allenarg Calbayex Samar

Medals of Honor Awarded After Town Explodes Boiler

Acting Secretary of the Navy announced medals of honor and a $100 statuary to Johannes J Johannessen Edward Floyd Patrick F Bresnahan Heinrich Behnke Frederick Behne Demetri Cornhorgl for heroism on board the Town during January 25 maneuvers. Firemen and watertenders risked scalding steam to seal the boiler and save the ship after a lower manhole plate blew out. Several sailors suffered severe burns and will be unable to work for months.

Darling Johannes J Johannessen Edward Floyd Patrick F Bresnahan Heinrich Behnkce Frederick Behne Demetri Cornhorgl Iowa

Restored to Rank Kenneth McAlpine Wins Navy Promotion

Lieut Kenneth McAlpine, a Virginia native who joined the Engineer Department in 1817, is restored to his lieutenant rank from March 3, 1905. He previously faced discharge after a July 1892 Texas battleship exam but was placed back at the top of the lieutenants’ list and promoted to lieutenant commander due to a vacancy. He was examined for promotion again Wednesday and is understood to have qualified.

Kenneth McAlpine Navy Congress McAlpine Virginia Engineer Department of the Navy Texas

Hearing for Cummins on Shiloh Iowa Monuments

Secretary Taft will hear Gov Cummins of Iowa on April to support changing Shiloh Battlefield monuments inscriptions to show the time Iowa regiments appeared at the battle. After investigation Taft had rejected the change but granted a personal hearing following Gov Cummins appeal to the President.

Iowa Shiloh Battlefield Taft Cummins Shiloh Battlefield Park Department Shiloh Park Commission Cummis Gov. Cummins

Sigsbee to Have Brooklyn as Caribbean Flagship

The cruiser Brooklyn, at Pensacola for target practice, will sail Friday to Guantanamo to serve as flagship for Rear Admiral Sigsbee. The Newark, Sigsbee’s current flagship, will return to Pensacola for target work and then head to Norfolk for overhaul before a summer cruise from Annapolis. Congressmen seek part of the North Atlantic fleet at Boston on June 17 for Bunker Hill Day.

Brooklyn Pensacola Guantanamo Sigsbee Caribbean Sigsbees Newark Norfolk Navy Yard Annapolis Congress Massachusetts Boston Bunker Hill

Kansas oil to christen cruiser not champagne

Gov Hoch outlined a plan to christen the Kansas battleship with Kansas crude oil rather than champagne, a stance supported by Standard Oil attorney E B J Evans. The governor said the oil bottle would be Kansas crude and not tied to Standard or Independent oil. Also notes on requests from the Soldiers literature drive and Rear Admiral F W Dickins leaving for Key West to take command of the North Atlantic fleet squadron.

Topeka Kans Macu Kansas Gov Hoch A D Eddy Standard Oil Company Eddy EB J Evans Standard On Company Standard Oil Independent Oil Kansas Oil

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Jeffries Damage Suit

The trial of William R. Jeffries against the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad seeks 20000 for alleged injuries after an April 3 1903 incident in Anacostia yards. The jury failed to agree and a sealed verdict was directed.

Jeffries William R. Jeffries Pennstania Railroad Company Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Justice Barnard Anacostia Yards Mund Burke Irwin Forrest Charles Bendheim T Wetorneys McKemney Flannery

Guests of veterans exchange of felicitations in Havana

Gen Gomez presided at a banquet for the visiting American squadron in Havana. Capt Colby thanked Cuban veterans for their hospitality aboard Olympia. Senor Freyre praised American progress and vowed Cuba would aid the United States against any foreign power. A cable dispatch from Gen Gomez expressed warm greetings to President Roosevelt.

Gomez Roosevelt Andrade Cuba America Capt. Colby Olympia United States Colby Havana Walher Gleason Kentucky Gomes

Miner First To Save Train Earns $100 Reward

Thomas Bain a coal miner from Shaner Pennsylvania received a $100 check from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for stopping a passenger train after a landslide near Shaner station on March 5. Third Vice President Potter sent the letter from Pittsburgh via General Superintendent Finney. Bain accepted the reward modestly and may be considered for a government medal under a new act. President Roosevelt may grant the medal. Bain may also get a position in the railroad service, though not ahead of current civil service incumbents. He earns about 20 dollars per month.

Bain Thomas Bain Shaner Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Shaner Station Potter Whoas Pittsburg Finney Roosevelt Congress Murray Baltimore Qghio Maintenance of Way, Transportation

Haiti Extends Syriam Decree and Postmaster Appointments

Haiti says its decree extends the period for Syrians with forged naturalization papers to withdraw from April 1 to May 15. The Sunday Post notes postmaster appointments dated yesterday include Maryland and New York locations with several named appointees in Camp Spring Chenango Bridge East Benton Slatersville and other towns.

Haiti Powell State Department Port Au Prince Haltain Maryland W.flugene Pyles Camp Spring New York Newton F Everett Chenango Bridge Pennsylvania Holliater W Carpenter East Benton Edwin Gerfass McIlhaney James R. Roth Schubert Rhode Island James Glater Slatersville

Outlaw Gang Broken Up in France and Abroad

Fifteen members of a twenty six strong gang led by Marius Jacob were sentenced after a fortnight trial in Amiens. Ringleader receives life with hard labor, others get up to five years. Several members acquitted. Jacob directed robberies across France and foreign cities, keeping spoils records and distributing shares. One arrest exposed the organization prompting the trial and continued evasion by some members.

Amiens Court of Assizes France Marius Jacob Jacob Paris

Standard Oil Tells Governor Kansas Oil Supply Limits

Alfred J. of Chicago, general counsel for the Standard Oil Co, is in Topeka to discuss Kansas oil supply with Gov Hoch and Atty Gen Coleman. He says Kansas production exceeds Standard’s refining capacity and a state refinery won’t fix the issue. He notes Indiana and Ohio fields may supply more once Kansas is exhausted. In Hopkinsville, Ky, Standard Oil accepts a $100 fine on one batch of fifty-one indictments for selling oil without a license. other indictments remain under court consideration.

Gov Indiana Ohio Kansas Hopkinsville Standard Oil Company Court of Appeals

Smallpox at hospital prompts cautious containment plan

Dr Woodward will investigate patient exit possibilities as smallpox spreads among nurses at George Washington University Hospital. Three nurses and four patients face quarantine on the first floor with vaccination and fumigation efforts under strict surveillance. If no new exposures occur, quarantine may end after sixteen days.

Birdie Thompson George Washington University Hospital Smallpox Hospital Misses Henson Blue Thompson Wiligm F Luddington Luddington Miss Blue Woodward

Picturesque Immigrants Sail to Michigan Destination

A party of 83 followers of a sect claiming descent from the lost tribes of Israel arrived aboard the steamer Princess Irene. They are vegetarians from Australia bound for Benton Harbor Michigan where 400 sect members reportedly live. They expect to ascend to heaven in August 1916 as the world ends, seeking the Judah tribe believed lost. They wear long hair and beards and seek salvation of body and soul.

Michigan New York Australia Benton Harbor Midh Israel Satan Judah

Global Eclipse Expedition Plans Include Naval Crew

United States naval observers led by Rear Admiral Chester will organize three stations for the August eclipse, with international participation expected. The expedition, backed by Congress, will cover Spain and Africa with meteorology and photometry, while observers from Canada, Germany, England, Lick Observatory, and Russia coordinate from Labrador, Majorca, Spain, and Egypt.

Chester Naval Observatory Congress Naval Columbia Columbretes Spain Valencia Tunis Algiers Africa Co M Chester USN L HE Jewell Johns Hopkins University A Mitchel Columbia University N Gilbert Dartmouth College F H Bigelow United States Weather Bureau Lake Winnipeg Manitoba Labrador Atlantic Ocean Belle Isle Strait Santander Madrid Egypt Arabia Canada Indiana State University Columbretes Islands Majorca Lick Observatory Partes Russia

Creditors elect trustee in Ridout bankruptcy ruling

Creditors of John Ridout have elected Attorney Charles H Merillat as trustee in bankruptcy. His bond is $10,000, with a surety company bond to be executed by the American Bonding Company. April 3 is set for examination of Ridout’s property at the Referee in Bankruptcy office in the Columbia Building. Ridout estimates $123,000 in assets and aims to pay dollar for dollar with liquidation time. Attorney Mason N Richardson and William E Ambrose may be appointed counsel.

Charles H. Merillat John Ridout Charles H Merillat Ridout Meriillats American Bonding Company Merillat McCalmont Columbia Mefillat Mason N. Richardson Willam E Ambrose

Arkansas files suits over private car taxes

Little Rock March 23 Attorney General Rogers filed suits against the Armour Package Company and the St Louis Refrigerator Company to recover back taxes on private cars used in Arkansas valued at about one million dollars. He said suits will later be brought against other firms that used untaxed private cars in the state over the last decade.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Rogers Armour Package Company St Loui Refrigerator Company

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