Plan for Military School in Every State Urges Congress Support
Gen George F. S. Elliott, commandant of the United States Marine Corps, advocates creating an army reserve via military schools in every state offering education and military training. He proposes a three‑year program ending with service, pay, and post‑training reserve duties, arguing the plan could fill officer and enlistment needs without conscription, and urges Congress to act promptly.
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Marine Corps
Congress
George F Sitlett
United States Marine Corps
Kélott
Hay
Fort Royal
Geohls
Wea
Ciel
Biliott
Trion
Privae
Sary
Bacome
Tsolliers
Woulike
DARDEN MAY BE GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO
Taos Hardin of Albuquerque claims Taft will appoint Darden as governor of New Mexico between now and November 18. Darden, longtime public figure and bank director, is tied to reading firms and New Mexico enterprise, with strong community ties and political influence cited by friends.
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Wal
New Mexico
Taos Hardin
Gressman
Albuquerque
Taft
Clive
Washington
Darden Long
Reading Enterprises
Saul
Mo Banden
Uray ‘Olienal Bank
Bank of
Phew Company
Ant S Veral Dainpas Om
Hurt in Jump from Taxicab
Lieut Keleher, a former Washingtonian, was injured in San Francisco on November 1 after jumping from a taxi. He sustained a fractured skull and is hospitalized at Central Emergency. His uncle, Maj Kele, stated the officer planned to return to Washington as soon as he could leave the hospital.
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Keleher
Washingtonian
San Francisco
New Keleler
Teeney
Kele Te Paymater
Department of the Soos
Barry Bunlay
Central Fmergee
Business High School
Anuncie
Washington
San Fransco
Holeher
Stdy
Lad
Kud
Cannon Sees Lively Bout at New Orleans Arena
Three brisk outs at the Weatalue Athlete Club arena in Jefferson parish last evening featured a main event draw between George Kitson of Brooklyn and Young Titagerald of Milwaukee after fifteen rounds. Chicago’s Jack Roblegon, Papke’s sparring partner, stopped Abe Hollandier of New London in nine rounds. prelims Fallon and Diaga from the battleship Mississippi also drew in eight. Speaker Cannon attended ringside for the congressional party event.
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New Orleans
Weatalue Athlete Club Arena
Jefferson Parish
Goveral
Congressional Party
Cannon
Bobo i George Kitson
Brooklyn
Young Titagerald
Milwaukee
Billy Papke
Jack Roblegon
Chicago
Papke
Abe Hollander
New London Conn
McGinty
Fallon
Diaga
Mississippi
Speaker Cannon
Ringaed
General Weston to retire November Thirteenth
General Weston United States Army will retire November 13 at age limit after commanding the Department of California with headquarters in San Francisco. Born in Kentucky in 185, he fought in the Civil War as a Kentucky cavalry volunteer and served in the Indian wars and Spanish War rising to major general and commanding the Philippines division before return home. The retirement opens a major general vacancy to be filled by Brigadier General William H Carter, with Major General J Franklin Bell retiring as Army Chief of Staff.
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Aoho
Weston USA
Department of Californna
San Francisco
Weston
Kentucky
Fourth
Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Custer
Volunteer Army
Philippines
Preacher Leads High Mass at St Patrick’s Church
The Very Rev Robert McNamara CP of St Joseph’s Passionist Monastery preached at Sunday high mass in St Patrick’s Church and opened the retreat for women. The sanctuary choir, under new choirmaster R Mills, performed a program including Dossier to mass in E minor and Ave Maria Jacob Atoadet. The choir was joined by a roster of probationers and singers as listed, with Fr C Bech told and other names noted.
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Robert McNamara
St Joseph's
St Patricks Church
Blessed Sacrament
St Patricks Sanctuary
R Mills
Siby
Armand Umprecht
Waddington
Isperges
Dlemnes
Hilby
Gacob
H Cary
Terry
Westminster Cathedral
Ganga
Faring
Storer
Ryan
Fisher
Morthmer
White
Graven
Wood
Leroy McCarthy
Juista
Risen
McCarthy
Farnham
Gregory
Ruddy
Lattermer
Pane
Wiliams
Dunn
Gowns
Hunson
Wiley Probationers
Mortimer
Houghton Co Real Estate Firm Forms In City Building
The Houghton Co real estate firm, comprising Arthur C Haughton Horace W Sullivan and Joseph Zirkle, will lease the first floor of the Barrister building at F street northwest. The eight story steel structure, featuring modern office space and elevator service, is expected to be completed by July 1. The firm will handle rental of the new building and has strong ties to fraternal and business circles.
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T Street
Arthur C Haughton
Horace W Sullivan
Joseph Chirkle
Mir Houghton
Willige Gibbs & Daniel
Sullivannaa
Tennessee
My Zirkle
Warrenton
Tastriet
F Steel Northwest
Yet & Houghton & Co
Feast of All Saints Observed by Catholic Church
The Feast of All Saints, a first class holy day, is observed with an octave and mass obligation. Pope Boniface IV consecrated the Pantheon to the martyrs and Mary, later joined by Gregory I to honor all saints. The vigil of All Souls is marked tonight with the De Profundis at St Paul’s and St Aloysius at 7:20 p.m.
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All Souls
St Pauls
St Aloysius
Acloch
Young Casimte Perser Weds Special Cable to The Washington Pom
Claude Ferrer former president of France’s son marries Simone Benda later divorced from M Lebargy amid long court battles. The bride’s mother opposed the union and Lebargy’s divorce suit was noted. Claude Castutt Perler cited as correspondent in the divorce action. Bride comes from a well known family and formerly pursued acting. Society circles were scandalized by the planned career.
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Washington
Claude
M_Casimir Ferrer
France
Marrid Mine Simone Benda
M Lebargy
Conservatoire
Mma Casimir Perisi
rAother
Clauds Castutt Perler
Mme Canimir Berier
Sciety
Seoul Riot Dispersed by Troops After Union Station Attack
Rioters who sparked unrest at Union Station were followed by a larger crowd marching northward. Authorities report the mob was dispersed by troops after clashes broke out in the capital.
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Seoul
Prof Lowe Aims to Circumnavigate Globe by Airship
Prof Thaddeus Lowe and Mount Lowe Observatory head outline a hydrogen airship capable of 15 mile breezes, 35 miles against wind, and eight tons payload. He claims a craft lighter and more efficient than Zeppelin, with vertical rise, long gas retention, and yearlong gas in ideal conditions. Initial experiments expected within months.
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Mount Lowe Observatory
Zeppelin
Lowes Plana
Allan Nicholson
Progress
Tony Atghe
Lowe
Seranautlc
Battle Fought at Managua In Nicaragua Report Unclear
Special cable reports a battle between government forces and revolutionists near Managua Nicaragua with no outcome given. A second wireless note from Puerto Barrios mentions arms and ammunition shipments for insurgents, implying regional support for the revolutionaries and a Guatemala government stance.
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Washington Post
Panama
Managua
Nicaragua
Revolutionlata
Jray
Zelaya
Fluefields
Puerto Barrios
Tean
Guatemala
Arions Musical Evening Delights at Society Hall
The Arion Gesang Verein held its regular monthly musical at the society home on Main Street northwest. The large hall on the second floor was crowded with chorus, violin and pest solos, and orchestra selections. Encores followed each song, and magician John Bieri of Switzerland entertained with tricks and optical illusions.
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Arion Gesang Verein Wan
Society
In & Street Northwest
John Bieri
Switzerland
Death by Own Action Then a New Life
Philadelphia scene reports a young mother, May Gennelder, died after ingesting carbolic acid, while her baby survived following a Caesarian birth performed after the woman was taken to hospital.
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Philadelphia
May Gennelder
Behnelder
Cuba Budget Limit Placed At 25 Million Go
Havara Nov 1 After a conference of the Wheral leaders tonight President Gomez almo used that the regular budget of 1910 41 would not exceed 25 000 100 and inclusive of the fixed budget About 36 000 000 Indicating that the government plans economies of about 6 000 000 compared with the current year The cabinet changes lead to delays in submitting the budget to Congress which opens sessions tomorrow and may be deferred for several weeks.
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Havara
Gomez
The Thirteenth Census II Gathering the Data
The article outlines plans for the upcoming thirteenth census with 6000 enumerators, 4500 carrying population schedules, and 2000 for mines and manufactures. It notes pay around $32 daily in the country, discusses inspector oversight, and warns against data padding while stressing accuracy, training, and anticipated costs and scope.
Bishop Candler Attacks Rockefeller Hookworm Gift
Georgia bishop condemns John D Rockefeller's $1,000,000 fund for hookworm research as slander on the South and accuses reform efforts of targeting the region. He warns Southrons against being swayed by Rockefeller vermitage rhetoric and questions the motive behind perceived remedies.
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Bishop Candler
Georgia
Rocketfeller
Washington
Atlanta
Warren A Candler
Soutern Methodist
John D Rockefeller
Candler
MRS ME M KEM IN RENO FOR DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
Special to The Washington. Mrs Margaret Emerson McKim wife of Dr Smith Holenn McKim and daughter of Dr and Mrs Isaac Emerson of Baltimore has taken rooms in Reno. Her arrival caused a stir and she met with a leading divorce lawyer for two hours. The estrangement from Dr McKim became public months ago and close friends say reconciliation is unlikely.
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Washington
Haltimore
Margaret. Emerson McKim
Smith Holenn McKim
Igaac Z. Emerson
Faltimore
Reno New
McKim
Reno
Mra Mekim
Focal
Dilmer
Velat
Mra Mekium
Aso
Dirigible Incident Kills Officer in Landing
A dirigible from Rome to Naples ends in tragedy when Lieutenant Puetra Fa Yettin is fatally struck by the whirling propeller during landing in Braceiano. The crash slices half his head as crowds are kept back. The damaged craft postpones departure to Monday morning for Naples, with the craft resuming its return to Braceiano after a salute from the French squadron.
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Rome
Naples
Braceiano
Puetra Fa
Ari
Leeds Jilts Cutting to Wed French Prince in London
Mrs W B Leeds has broken off her engagement with De Wolf Cutting and is now reported to marry Prince de Lucinge, a prominent French aristocrat. The wealthy American widow plans a London house purchase and a grand social campaign next season under Lady Paget's guidance.
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Washington Post
London
New 1
W B Leeds
de Wolf
Prince de Lucinge
Reeds
Europe
Wil
Lady Paget
Wireless message from ship far Pacific fires aerogram
The Pacific Mareliner Korea on its first voyage sent a wireless aerogram to The Washington station from 3000 miles west of Honolulu. The armature ship reported cloudy weather with a gentle breeze and smooth sea. Aboard the vessel the crew were in good spirits.
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Jpsclal
San Francisco
Korea
United Wireless
Honolulu
Jon Béara
Diapepsin Promises Rapid Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia claiming it digests food in minutes and relieves belching sour stomach headaches and other stomach disorders. It warns against misdiagnosis and portrays poor digestion as the root cause.
General Tax Petition Seeks Districtwide Support Fund
A petition signed by 100 Washington reading business men arrived with a request to Congress to back a general tax to fund all District government departments. It protests new building permit fees and asks reductions to $1 for repairs not enlarging structures. Petitioners urge relief from extra taxes on property upkeep and include a plan to fund government from a general pool. The document was received by Chief Clerk Daniel T Garres and forwarded first to the Commissioners, then to Building Inspector Hacker for review.
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Reading
Washington
Yesterda
Congress
Jpistriet
Tne
Mder
Daniel T Garres
Clert
Hacker
Government Mint Coinage Report From Treasury Weekly
The treasury states October coinage totals include 2 082 610 in 122 60 coin values and 1 280 silver Perry pieces for the Philippines. Gold pieces total 1 313 400 with gold Eagles and Half Eagles. Silver coin output amounts to 10 000 with 1 671 408 new penny coins valued at 8 749. All original V D B Lincoln pennies circulated widely and the issue leaves few on hand.
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United States
Treasury
Philipp Ne
United State
Deign Brenna
Treasurs
Johnston Made National Bank Examiner at Large for Service
H Johnston of Lebanon, in the service about five years, was named national bank examiner at large for high class service. He retains his Kentucky district and will perform special supervisory work across the country.
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H Johnston
National Bank
Johnston
Lebanon
Kentucky
McClung Takes Office as U S Treasurer and Mint Director
Lee McClung was sworn in as United States treasurer and A Piatt Andrew became director of the mint in a ceremony at the Secretary MacVeagh’s office. Officials of the department witnessed as McClung assumed charge and a team began counting Treasury funds.
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Andrew
Treasur
Lee McClung
United States
Piatt Andrew
MacVeagh
McChing
Treasury
Umu
Postmaster General raises registry fee and postage
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced a registry fee rise from eight to ten cents and a new twelve cent postage stamp bearing George Watlington. The change took effect yesterday for public convenience. Separately the Public Health Service reports 24 650 smallpox cases in the United States for the year ending July 1, a decrease of about 7 800 from the prior year.
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Hitchcock
Publc
George Watlington
United States
Public Health Service
Yasr
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Darden
Father McNamara
St Patrick’s Church
Casimte Perser
Hun
Aiki
Prof. Lowe
Arions
Surgeona
Cuba
Cenaps
Durand
Department of Agriculture
Cansus
Amerles
Pales &c
Diractor
Oklahoma
Union Station
Census Bureau
National Capitol
Maryland
Censua
Los Angeles
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Buffalo
Houston
San Antonio
Cansya
Xoumeraton
Ttls
Grant
Appomattox
M.E M’kem
Baltimore
Dirigible
LEEDS
Wireless
Bawati
Moses’ Sale
Kmapsheh
Saraks
Aize
Vale
Washigton
W. B. Moses & Sons
Sweet
Corith
Senneh and Saracs
National 3 Tre Seate
Dodson
Cohan
Harris Farfert
Thorsdar Charles Froman
Francis Wilson
NEW National Theater
Philadelphia Orchestra
Boyes
Mr Smite
McLung
Iomda
Ford
Tate
May Robson
Warner
Mary
Weem
HENRY @ HARRIE
Rose
Amr
Fred Niblo Nielo
Scotland
Belasco
Win Lackaye
Arnold Daly
Hervieus Parisiac
Ralph Cherz
Merce Lenek Unter Wieber
Cratery
Bale
Academy i Americas
Vowrautnae
CECIL _SPOONER
Gayety Theater
9Th St
Dy Clark
Lomariouts Pups
Maya Mok
Wekunela
TATA
Reptls Beatty
Zlyceum
Edmond Hayes
Origgal
Sometinad
Sok RA
Tomes
Tigat
Ling
Bt Bone Fe Idsa
Intercept
Sreng Salington
Uta
First Congregational Church
Comer
Llanelly
Royal Welsh Choir
Tacmty
Andy Con
John Friis
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Fivilfr
Turday
Moe Tarinne
Witten Ucket
Paave Ee Meinrich Hammer Symphony Orchestra
Eflasco Theater
Nias
H Street
New York Ave
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