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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

43

Grand Ball for Tars Evans At Statesmen

Admiral Evans visits California and the Maine Missouri debate unfolds as torpedo boats overhaul. a grand ball at the California Club marks the event with navy officers and their wives attending. Admiral Evans, traveling east, vows peace through ships, not politicians, while torpedo boats proceed to Mars and Santa Barbara.

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Navy praises brave tars launch crew from Minnesota

The Navy Department commends John T Chambers Coxswain George B Elliott and Clifford F Chapman ordinary seamen Charles Kadhsul fireman and Kit Mushuish coil passer for bravery in saving passengers from the launch of the battleship Minnesota off Venice California April 2. Henry Sehruman geapan volunteered to assist. FOV McNeels yeoman third class of the Mississippi aided in the rescue at League Island May 1.

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

Former official accused in Navy pay theft case

S C Peters a former Navy pay clerk aboard the cruiser Rainbow was arrested for alleged embezzlement of $3000. The arrest reportedly came from Yokohama with Navy pay officials pursuing the case. Peters denies guilt and claims admission to the Naval Academy. Special to The Washington Post Annapolis May 12.

S C Peters Navy Manila C Peters Rainbow Yokohama Peters Naval Academy Washington Post Annapolis Frazer West Virginie Gree Ohio Hamilton Ramsay New York B ‘Byrne South Dakota

Army orders list officers and movements to forts and ports

Major items include cept Benjamin P Miexlin Ninth Infantry to Fort Sheridan, Gert Bailey K Ashford assigned to Vedicel Corps to San Juan Rico, leave of absence for one day for Bailey, three months for Ryan, one month for Carbaugh, fifteen days for Nettles, and various duty changes including officers assigned to ordnance in New York, medical transfers to Naval Hospital Mara Island, and sailings of ships such as Scorpion, Tarantula, Whipple, Hopkins, and Trextun to Mare Island and other destinations.

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 F OM Barber W . Crosley Ordnance Department Mary Yard New York RC Davis United States Naval Hospital Mara Igland Cal Busian W L. Friedel Kentucky Welker North Cuolna Toherty South Dakota JS Woods Rome J B Dennis Virgina HT Lowndes Huntington Walt P DuBois Navy Yard Berentson L. N Linsley Lousiana

Japan’s loan quest Amid deficit rumors in Washington

A Japanese delegation led by Baron Sakatani pressed U S bankers for a loan of at least 75 million yen while Tokyo faces a budget deficit cited by opponents as concealing the fiscal condition. Ambassador Takahira urged caution, noting deficits common to nations, and the visitors toured Washington seeing the president and White House before continuing to New York and Europe.

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Attack on Pharisees in liquor law debate as Cooper denounces overregulation

Robt S. Cooper of Washington argues against strict moral legislation on liquor, opposing Pharisee-like standards and urging balance between regulation and individual freedom. He recalls Christ's approach to publicans and sinners, warning laws may fail to improve morals and create new evils.

Willard Cooper Washington

Bryan Talks Drainage at National Congress

William Jennings Bryan addressed the National Drainage Congress in New Willard hall praising swamp land reclamation. He urged self supporting plans and urged cooperation between state and national efforts to drain and cultivate swamps.

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Grape-Nuts cited as cure for indigestion in testimonial

A reader asserts Grape-Nuts food cured years of dyspepsia after a doctor advised daily use. The letter claims the predigested grain eases stomach strain, supports nervous energy, and suits both children and adults. The writeup promotes ongoing testimonials and references health notes.

Wellville

Funeral for P F Gerry Held at Home in Cleveland Park

The Washington Star editor Philip F Gerry died after a two week illness from typhoid fever at age 43. Born in Catonsville Maryland he studied at Johns Hopkins and taught English in local schools before joining the Star. He married Marguerite Spalding in 1900 and is survived by two children. Burial is private.

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 Property Tax Assessment

George E Hamilton protested the terminal property tax assessment near Union Station to the board of equalization and review. The protest targeted the new triennial assessment set to take effect in 19, with the board delaying completion until next month. The appraised value stood at $2,250,000.

Union Station Board of Equalzation George E Hamilton Hamilton

American Minister Secures Guatemala Muting Crisis

Cable reports from Puerto Barrios say Secretary Root secured two interviews with Juan Barrios and President Estrada Cabrera. Cabrera ordered release of Honduran agent Miguel Okelli Bustilla, avoiding further arrest or turmoil. Washington will receive documents to justify recent Guatemala executions and a mission by Drpiuis Toledo Herrarte to Washington.

Washington Post Guatemala Puerto Barrios Root Juan Barrios Estrada Cabrera Miguel Okelli Bustilla Hondure Legat Umioa Mexico Drpiuis Toledo Herrarte Washington

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