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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1905

Page

30

Limit for Arrowood Costs Him His Citizenship

President Roosevelt approves court martial sentence of Midshipman Arrowood of North Carolina for desertion from the Navy. He is dismissed from the service and becomes ineligible for citizenship. his father and Presbyterian clergy appealed for mitigation, but the request was refused. The case marks a rare naval desertion dismissal in modern times.

Roosevelt Arrowood North Carolina Darling Milton W.irewood Naval Academy Kearsarge Vr Arrowood Presbyterian Church Annapolis College Chapel Navy Department Sexy Department Navy Kear- Burge Hampton Roads Secret Service New York Hancock Navy Yard Brooklyn Caribbean Barker North Atlantic Arro‘Mood Arrowwood Wis Arrowvad

Samar Revolt Suppressed After Troop Withdrawals

Manila dispatch reports Gen Allen in command of Federal troops in Samar states the Pulajanea uprising is under control and most regular troops will be withdrawn. Officers and staff changes across departments follow, including transfers, promotions, and board appointments.

Allen Manila Constabulary Samar Pulajanea Corbin Allenarg Calbayex Samar

Medals of Honor Granted for Town Explosion Heroism

Acting Secretary of the Navy announces Medal of Honor awards and a $100 stipend to listed sailors on the battleship Town for heroism during January 25 maneuvers when a boiler manhole blew, causing scalding water. Crew risked life, closing valves to save the ship. several men severely burned and unable to work for months.

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

Restored to Rank McAlpine Promoted to Lieutenant in Navy

Lieut Kenneth McAlpine, a Virginia native who entered the Navy Engineer Department in 1817, is restored to his rank from March 3 1905. He was discharged after a 1892 Texas ship exam, then reappointed and placed atop the lieutenant list. He warned about a vacancy in lieutenant commander's grade and was promoted after a Wednesday promotion exam.

David du B Gaillard Yengineers Edward J MecClernand Gaillard General Staff 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 inscriptions at Shiloh Battlefield Park so they reflect the time Iowa regiments appeared on the field. Taft, after an extended inquiry, rejected the Iowa proposal but agreed to a personal hearing following Cummins appeal to the President.

Iowa Shiloh Battlefield Taft Cummins Shiloh Battlefield Park Department Shiloh Park Commission Cummis Gov. Cummins Mayor O'Farrill Guantanamo Diario de la Marina Cavite Santiago

Sigsbee to have Brooklyn flagship in Caribbean squadron

The cruiser Brooklyn will leave Pensacola on Friday to Guantanamo where she becomes flagship of Rear Admiral Sigsbee. The Newark, current flagship, will visit Pensacola for target practice and then head to Norfolk for overhaul. After repairs she will be routed to Annapolis for a midsummer cruise with the trainees.

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

Oil to christen cruiser with Kansas crude oil

Gov Hoch proposes christening the Kansas battleship with Kansas crude oil rather than champagne, telling A D Eddy and others that the vessel will be named with oil from Kansas. Edgy and Evans discuss the idea, while Hoch insists the oil must come from Kansas, not Standard or Independent sources. Also notes requests for wartime literature for soldiers and Rear Admiral Dickins’s move to Key West to command the North Atlantic fleet squadron.

Dickins Key West F W Dickins Fla Asume Sands Gulf Pensacola Hampton Roads Army

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Jeffries Injury Suit

The case of William R. Jeffries versus the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad ended with a hung jury after a day of deliberations. Justice Barnard ordered a sealed verdict. Jeffries alleges a train strike at Anacostia yards on April 3, 1803 left him permanently injured.

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

Cuban Veterans Banquet Honors American Squadron in Havana

Gen Gomez presided at a Havana banquet for the visiting American squadron officers at the Tacon Theater. Capt Colby of the Olympia thanked the veterans, while Senor Freyre praised US aid and spoke for Cuba. A cable from Gen Gomez greeted President Roosevelt, and local officials noted goodwill and flags joined in friendship.

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

Miner Awarded for Heroic Train Stop Near Shaner Station

Thomas Bain a coal miner from Shaner Pa received a $100 check and a potential government medal for stopping a passenger train after spotting a landslide near Shaner station on Sunday evening March 5. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sent the letter from Third Vice President Potter and General Superintendent Finney delivered the funds in Pittsburg. President Roosevelt may award a medal under a new act and Bain may be offered a maintenance of way or transportation role, reflecting his notable act of heroism and safety to travelers.

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 Appoints Postmasters

Haiti extends the decree delaying actions for Syrians with forged naturalization papers from April 1 to May 15. The Haltain government cabled the State Department from Port au Prince. New postmaster appointments announced include W Flugene Pyles Camp Spring, Newton F Everett Chenango Bridge, Holliater W Carpenter East Benton, Edwin Gerfass McIlhaney, James R. Roth Schubert, James Glater Slatersville.

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 of twenty six criminal gang members led by Marius Jacob were sentenced after a fortnight trial in Amiens. Ringleader gets life at hard labor, others receive up to five years. Several members were acquitted amid continued manhunt for others who feigned imbecility or bravado. Jacob maintained headquarters in Paris and kept spoils records.

Amiens Court of Assizes France Marius Jacob Jacob Paris

STANDARD OIL LAYS OUT KANSAS OIL SUPPLY LIMITS

Alfred J of Chicago general counsel for Standard Oil visits Topeka to press Kansas oil policy. He says supply and demand govern and Kansas daily production exceeds Refining capacity so the company cannot take all oil offered. A state refinery would not solve the issue, as Indiana and Ohio fields will be needed later. In Hopkinsville Kentucky Standard Oil faces $100 fine in one of fifty one indictments for selling oil without a license. other indictments remain under court review.

Gov Indiana Ohio Kansas Hopkinsville Standard Oil Company Court of Appeals

Epidemic Not Feared as Woodward Plans Case Reviews

Dr Woodward will investigate smallpox cases among nurse patients at George Washington University Hospital after Miss Birdie Thompson was moved to the detention camp. Three nurses at the camp and four in quarantine were exposed. All three hospital cases are mild, vaccination completed, and discharge possible if no further exposure exists. quarantine to continue sixteen days with strict fumigation and surveillance.

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

Picturesque Immigrants Arrive On Steamer Irene In Large Group

A party of eighty three self declared descendants of the lost tribes of Israel arriving from Australia on the steamer Princess Irene. They plan to join 400 sect members in Benton Harbor Michigan and await a desire to ascend to heaven in August 1916. They are vegetarians with men sporting long hair and beards and believe in saving the mortal body as well as the soul. The group claims only the tribe of Judah is lost and expect to locate it before the world's end.

Michigan New York Australia Benton Harbor Midh Israel Satan Judah

Shadow of Moon to be observed across Spain and Africa

Shadow of the moon will cross Canada to Africa during the August 29 30 total solar eclipse. A U S naval expedition led by Rear Admiral Chester will establish three stations near Spain and Tunisia with meteorology and photometry aboard. Other nations including Canada Germany England Lick Observatory and Russia plan observers in Labrador Majorca Spain and Egypt.

Winnipeg Africa Congress Chester Naval Observatory Naval Columbia Columbretes Spain Valencia Tunis Algiers 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 for Ridout Estate in Bankruptcy

Creditors of John Ridout have elected Charles H Merillat as trustee in bankruptcy. Bond set at 10000, likely to qualify today with American Bonding Company. Examination of Ridout assets shows about 123000 in property. Ridout expects to pay dollar for dollar with liquidation time. April 3 fixed for creditor examination in McCalmont's office in the Columbia Building. Attorneys Richardson and Ambrose to be appointed counsel for administration.

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

Arkansas Moves Against Private Car Firms Over Tax Debt

Little Rock March 23 Attorney General Rogers files suits against Armour Package Company and St Louis Refrigerator Company to recover back taxes on private cars used in Arkansas valued near one million dollars. Additional suits planned against other firms that used untaxed private cars in the state during the past decade.

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

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