Navy Titles Debate on Line Officers and Staff Ranks
A lengthy discussion argues against granting line titles to staff officers in the U S Navy. It insists that titles must reflect official office and not social prestige, comparing Navy practice with Army usage and calling for a clear, law-based solution to keep corps identity intact.
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Blank
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the Treasury
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War Department
Congress
United States
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Navy Register
Ollera
Washington -Tt
Ada Beatawain
Poate
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Arms
Beatswain
John Paul’ Jones
George Dewey
Joint
Butler
Blackburn
Hale
Meyer
Money
Wadsworth
Edwin Stewart
A. C. Gorgas
James Rufus Tryon
Medical Corps of the Navy
Lye
Ine
Leutenant
Chaptain
Naval Committee
Senate
House of Representatives
Republic
Offer for Orphanage in Winston-Salem Plan Outlined
The Methodist group in Winston-Salem aims to establish an orphanage via the Western North Carolina Conference. A $10,000 fund drive is to be raised, with the board of trade anticipated to contribute $5,000. The action was decided at a meeting held today March 2.
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Winston-Salém
N. C
Western
Ager's Hair Vigor Ad Promises Hair Growth
An old advertorial urges readers to consult their doctor about sulfur and glycerin in Ayer's Hair Vigor. It claims the product keeps hair soft and smooth, promotes faster growth, and does not color the hair, stressing the legal right to good looks and improved appearance.
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Ager
Ayer
Former Boer fighter in Baltimore kills son in gas blast
William Mc Ford, described as a former Boer fighter, was found in his Fort Avenue apartment with his throat cut. A gas-filled room and a bloodied razor lay between him and his eighteen-month-old son. Laudanum bottles and two letters were found, one to his wife and one to the public, with coroner Reinhardt reporting the case under autopsy.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
William McFord
Wastorday
Fort Avenue
McFord
Joseph Spiegel
Covington Street
Hel
Philadelphia
University Hospital
Rung
Judge J D Walters Dead B altimore Judge Dies at Belair Home
James D Walters longtime associate justice of the Third Maryland district serving Baltimore and Harford counties died at his Belair home after a long illness. Born in Belair in 184? he studied at Dickinson and taught school before practicing law. A Confederate veteran and former editor of the Harford Democrat, he was elected a judge in 189? and retired in old age. He left a wife and daughter.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
James D. Walters
Third Judicial District of
Maryland
Harford Counties
Belair
Judge Walters
Belair County
Narrow Escape From Fire in Richmond Home
John W. Adams, his wife, and ten year old daughter narrowly escaped a deadly early morning blaze that consumed their Richmond, Virginia residence. Adams awoke to flames blocking exits and carried his daughter to safety through dense smoke before the building collapsed minutes later as rescuers descended. Mrs. Adams escaped the burning structure as her husband saved their child.
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Washington
Virginia Coal and Anthracite to Resume Operations
Special from Richmond March 29 reports William J Payne, president of the Virginia Coal and Anthracite Company of Christiansburg, announcing the plant will restart with 4 shift labor after a shutdown. The company normally employs 8000 men under normal conditions.
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Virginia Coal and Anthracite Company
Washington
Richmond
William J Payne
Christiansburg
Virginia Coal and Anthracite Gammany
Court Calls Floretta Whaley Girl In Mineola Case
A citation is issued for Floretta Whaley of Hempstead to appear May 13 before Surrogate Jackson in Mineola. She and her sister Edna are cited to attend the judicial settlement of Keziah Whaley’s accounting as executor of John Whaley’s will. The estate valued around $10,000 funds their maintenance and education, then remainder to the siblings after Keziah’s death.
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Washington Pan Mineola
Floretta Whaley
Hempstead
Whea
Jere Knode Cooke
California
Jackson
Mineola
Keziah Whal
Floretta
John Whaley
Edna
Duped Americans Riot in Mexico's Valles
Special to The Warming from Mexico City reports a detachment of soldiers was sent to Valles in Tamaulipas to quell an uprising of about 40 American colonists. They allege land agents duped them into going there and dumped them without shelter or proper arrangements, with further grievances noted.
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Mexico City
Mar
Monterey
Valles
Tamaulipas
Rheumatism cure advertisement fragment in old paper
A fragmentary advertisement touts rheumatism remedies promising relief regardless of bias. Snippets mention a bottle with high claims and a mysterious cure, alongside scattered references to doctors and patients. The legible parts hint at distrust of prejudiced views and guaranteed results.
Roanoke Congregations Hear Methodist Sermon in Salem
Visiting pastors from the Roanoke conference supplied morning services at several churches including Salem Vinton Hollins Buchanan Blacksburg Elston Radford Bedford and Lynchburg. Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson presided at Memorial Church Richmond. Discussion on Randolph Macon Colleges and the Carnegie Foundation will resume Monday.
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Greese Memorial Church
Alpheus W. Wilson
Baltimore
New Church in Alexandria Formed at Mission Meeting
A Second Baptist Church is formed by a 30-member group at the Baptist Mission corner of Columbus and Pendleton streets. Rev J M Pilcher D D of Patersboro Va heads a council with Drs Pilcher and Fisher and Rev Hobbs of Dela Ray. Rev Howles may be chosen pastor with a Thursday night meeting to select him. Regular services set for Sunday nights and prayer meetings Thursdays.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Val
Second Baptist Church
The
Baptist Mission
Columbus
Pendleton Streets
J. M. Pilcher
D. D
Patersboro
Pilcher
W. F. Fisher
First Baptist Church
Mr. Hobba
Dela Ray Baptist Church
J. P. Wooddy
Adam Martin
H. K. Henderson
Thomas Henderson
George K. Bender
P. Wooddy
J.tl. Nalle
W. H. Yeatman
Mr. Howles
del Ray Baptist Church
Maryland Obituary Items From Rockville and Hagerstown
Multiple local obituaries report Robert J Jaherwood of near Washington Grove dies at eight after long paralysis. Survived by wife Miss Derby of Waytonsville and children Cornelius Reinardt Kensleton, Tshsewood, Robert Harry Dixon Arthur Jaherwood of Hagerstown. Samuel Piper 41, dies of cancer at home in Hagerstown, survived by wife and four children Elmer E Piper. John C Ankeny retired farmer dies at home in Hagerstown, Albert A Ankeny of Hay J also noted.
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Mar
Robert J. Jaherwood
Washington Grove
Derby
Waytonsville
Mra
Cornelius Reinardt
Kensletonn
Tda Tshsewood
Tobert
Harry
Dixin
Arthur Jehorwood
Hagerstown
Mer
Semuel
Piper
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County
Sur— ‘Vevor
Elmer E. Piper
Hawan
Aire
Elizabeth
Dye
Albert A. Ankeny
Hay J
Tobacco Sales Decrease in Lynchburg Amid Expectation of Bigger Crop
Spectator reports Lynchburg Virginia receipts for the past week at 386 600 pounds, about 500 000 pounds below the prior week, with prices rising and buyers active. Richmond warehouses sold 398 525 pounds loose leaf. Petersburg handled 134 475 pounds with top prices. Farmers ready planting plans point to a strong new crop and favorable weather. Col Maurice S Langhorne of the Eleventh Virginia Regiment dies at eighty five in Lynchburg after weeks of illness.
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Lynchburg
Richmond
Petersburg
Petersburg J
Boston
Lear
Farmeric
Datville
Danville
Maurice S, Langhorne
Maurice Is
Langhorne
Virginia I
Marice Langhorne
Warwick County
Eizabeth Cary
Maj
Allen
Miles Medical ad claims heart cure for weak heart
An Indianapolis reader reports chronic heart weakness with sinking spells and near stoppage, crediting Miles’ Heart Cure for improvement after five bottles. The testimonial notes relief after use and mentions a sale by Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana.
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Bennet
Indianapolis
Benefit
Monay
Miles“ Medical CO
Elkhart
Gold Medal Flour Endorsement by World’s Best Miller
A confident claim praises Gold Medal flour backed by top millers worldwide. It asserts trust from 10,000,000 bread eaters and invites readers to share in this acclaimed baking support. The tone suggests a legacy of quality and widespread approval.
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