Army Reserve plan opposes long enlistments before House
Gen. Wood, chief of staff, urged a practical reserve system to strengthen the military with a permanent 70,000 trained reserve and up to 270,000 in seven years. He testified against a bill extending enlistment from three to five years, warning the long term harms the regular army and urging a simple, ready reserve to deter a weak first years in war.
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Flagman loses legs after freight yard fall in Alexandria
John W. Hall a 28 year old flagman at Potomac freight yards had both ankles crushed when he attempted to jump onto a moving caboose. He was rushed to Alexandria Hospital where surgeons amputated both legs below the knees. Reports say there were hopes for recovery.
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MBS and I D Palmer Dead in New Mexico
Irma D Palmer, a proof reader at the Government Printing Office, died yesterday in Silver City New Mexico. A South Dakota native, she had worked eleven years in the office and had been on extended leave seeking improved health. She was a member of the Columbia Typographical Union No 101.
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Beetles Endanger Elms as City Plans Spraying
With spring, elm beetles threaten city trees. Arsenate of lead spray will be used by the parks department to curb the pest, starting in Lafayette Square and the White House lot. All elms in the District will be treated as the pest, small and larval, resembles caterpillars.
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City Employes Plan First Annual Sewer Division Excursion
District building workers plan the first annual excursion of the sewer division to Marshall Hall on June 14. The steamer Macalester is chartered for morning, afternoon, and evening trips. Organizers include W. S. Sheets J. D. Foley J. Kendrick Gibson and Henry Donovan at Hinkel 498 Maine Ave.
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