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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

21

Grand Ball for Tars Evans Raps at Statesmen

Admiral Evans declares ships alone ensure peace and overhauls torpedo boats while Maine and Missouri weigh anchor. Reported movements include Pacific fleet plans, torpedo boat overhauls, and Evans’ North Platte speech praising battleships over statesmen.

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Navy Praises Brave Tars For Rescue Off Venice

Launch crew from the battleship Minnesota praised by the Navy Department for life saving work on April 2 near Venice California. Coxswain John T Chambers and others including George B Elliott Clifford F Chapman and Charles Kadhsul fireman Kit Mushush coil passer helped save a boat load of passengers. Henry Sehruman geapan and McNeels also commended for volunteer and rescue efforts at League Island and related actions.

Minnesota Naiv John T Chambers George B Elliott Clifford F Chapman Charles ‘Kadhsul Kit Mushiush Esse Venice Cal Henry Sehruman Geapan

Former Official Accused of Navy Embezzlement

S C Peters a former Navy Pay Clerk on the cruiser Rainbow was arrested for alleged embezzlement of 3000 dollars. The arrest request came from Yokohama, Navy officers say Peters denies guilt and claims admission to the Naval Academy. Special to The Washington Post. Annapolis, March 12. Additional Naval Academy candidates admitted after passing mental and physical exams include Frazer, West Virginia. F, Ohio. D W Hamilton, New Mexico. D C Ramsey, New York. Byrne, South Dakota.

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Army Orders Briefly List Promotions Leaves and Dispatches

Army orders list leaves of absence for several officers including Benjamin Miexlin, Thomas Ryan, Clarence Nettles, and George Dodd. Transfers, duties, and medical leaves are noted for multiple units, with sailors and machinists assigned to various ports. Ships and arrivals include Curazao, Key West, Mare Island, and Norfolk, with movements to Staten Island and North Carolina.

Benjamin P Miexlin Ninth Infantry Fort Sheridan Gert Bailey Ashford ‘Vedicel Sanqueis Porto Rico Thomas F Ryan Thirteenth Cavalry Harvey C Carbaugh Tumare Clarence & Nettles Ffth Infantry George A Dodd Twelfth Cavalry

Japan Considers 70 Million Yen Deficit Loan Quest

In Washington a group of Japanese bankers led by Baron Yoshiro Sakatani and Baron Sakatan pressed for a loan estimate of 75 million yen amid claims Tokyo faces a large deficit. Ambassador Takahira warned deficits are common and suggested reducing expenses or borrowing. The visit included White House talks and a stag dinner at the Japanese Embassy as Japan plans to pursue funds abroad while elections loom.

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Attack of Pharisees on liquor law echoed by Cooper

In a letter from Washington dated May 10, Robt S Cooper argues against rigid moralizing in liquor regulation. He warns that legislating virtue risks turning citizens into automatons and urges balancing government rules with common sense to curb evils without eroding individuality.

Willard Cooper Washington

Bryan Talks Drainage at National Congress

William Jennings Bryan addressed the National Drainage Congress in New Willard hall urging swamp land reclamation to boost national wealth. He joined discussions with senators Clapp and Garfield aides, emphasizing self supporting plans and state national cooperation.

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Change in Food Says Grape-Nuts Cured Indigestion

A reader testifies that Grape-Nuts breakfast helped her chronic dyspepsia after years of discomfort. She states that the predigested formula eases stomach strain and supports nervous system function, and that her whole family now uses four packages weekly.

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Funeral for P F Gerry Held at Home in Cleveland Park

Philip F Gerry editor on the Washington Star died after a two week typhoid illness. Born in Catonsville Md forty three years ago he taught English at Central High and McKinley Manual then joined the Star. Survived by wife Marguerite and two children Harry and Marjorie. Burial private. Funeral at 3 PM at his home 2944 McComb Street Cleveland Park.

Philip F Gerry Washington Star McComb Street Cleveland Park Gerry Catonsville Johns Hopkins Central High McKinley Manual Star of the Star Marguerite Spalding Harry Marjerie

Protest Against Union Station Tax Assessment

George E Hamilton protested the terminal property assessment near Union Station to the board of equalization and review. The protest targeted the new triennial assessment taking effect in 19, with the board unfinished and a definite decision expected next month. The assessed value stood at 2,250,000.

Union Station Board of Equalzation George E Hamilton Hamilton

American Minister Secures Guatemala Relaxation Amid Talks

Cable reports from Puerto Barrios say Secretary Root secured interviews with Juan Barrios and President Estrada Cabrera. Cabrera ordered no further arrests of Honduran agent Miguel Okelli Bustilla, allowing departure without further trouble. A mission to Washington by Drpiuis Toledo Herrarte is planned with documents justifying recent executions.

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