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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
10
A woman named Mrs tu justa Maver declares her devotion to religious fire lamp prayers keeps her happier. Her son-in-law Fasi and others attend a ceremony at a church near a hotel on 3 Fosety Street. Local accounts describe the rite as central to family life amid community chatter and mixed reactions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a chancellor and questions to officials, including a superintendent and a board president. Several garbled phrases suggest a discussion of conditions, governance, and responses at a school or university context, but specific facts are unreadable.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a seven year old student, Pooph Wiens, clings to a hurried toy and a tense chase ends with a teacher restraining the child. Reports describe a noisy disruption, a running dash through Cotabene, and a subsequent calm after a brief confrontation and a misfired attempt to flee.
A long list of officers and units is reported with changes in command and assignments. Names include Lt. Col. Albee Guouin, Major Waldo Peigner, Lieut Willer Ro Pope, and Brig. Gen Charter Bal Bile among many others. The piece also mentions procurement notes, medical tonics, and a prize awarded to the Franklin paper company for quality and variety.
Randoph and Hutcheson delivered a celebrated two piano recital at the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon. They showcased synchronized phrasing and dynamics across pieces including Saint-Saens variations on Beethovens theme and Liszt arrangements, with an encore from Bizets Arlesienne suite.
Sixteen army officers were examined for fitness in horsemanship tests at Washington Barracks. The board chaired by Gen T M K Davis evaluated Col HM Adams Col James Lo Marshall Col Henry L Harris Col William L Marshall Lieut Col William Robinson Lieut Col William T Hobbs Lieut Col O M Liseak Maj John T Trench Jr Maj George Palmer Maj Harry M Hallock Maj Joe Craft Maj Yebuton 18 Vance Fiftieth Infantry Maj Henry A W Benham Maj Charles C Pierce. The retiring board report will go to the War Department and a final decision will be announced next week.
A detailed account outlines Gen Alexander Mackenzie’s estimates for 1909 defense works. It covers fortifications in Cuba, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Guantanamo Bay plus harbor defenses and river improvements. The report cites a total engineering expenditure near 25 million dollars, with broader river and inland waterway projects proposed nationwide.
Gen Fred M Sackett adjutant general of Rhode Island and Acting Secretary of War Glixer discussed a recently issued order forming the general army. Rhode Island’s sixteen militia companies are expected to serve as auxiliaries to the Coast Artillery, retaining their organization to be ready for state service.
Military orders detail shifts in the general staff led by Maj Gen Malham Ro Dmal and Brig Gen WS Edgerts with Gra Wotherspoon slated for departure by promotion. Capt Diehl as Judge Advocate General is replaced by Lieut Cam Howard H Campbell, while naval officers receive new assignments including hospital and recruiting roles across multiple ports and stations.
Acting Secretary of War Oliver instructs inquiry after Capt MB Stewart admits authorship of a New York Sun letter criticizing the pay bill approved by Navy and War Departments. Stewart is relieved from duty at the Military Academy and reassigned to his regiment. The case centers on alleged disciplinary breach and not the pay measure itself.
The War Department states a four year detail for captains and first and second lieutenants from the army at large. An examination will be held around March 2 to fill fourteen vacancies in the Ordnance Department. A board of ordnance officers will convene to assess candidates after exam papers arrive. Officers already serving in ordnance may apply for detail without reexam.
Uniformed soldiers at Columbus Harracks pursue deserters when Corporal Clarence Boyer of the Tenth Recruiting Company shoots Yamine Astallo in self defense. A corporal jury ruled the shooting justifiable and freed him. Military authorities order a court martial now in progress.
The column chronicles wealthy social ties and show horses in Brooklyn and New York. Mina Redford debuts as a driver in Riding and Driving Club events while pursuing the Forest Cup with the Leautifal fiers. Mary Gayley, daughter of James Gayley, plans a Rome wedding to Count Giulia Senn, amid society’s fashion focus on canines and opulent boxes at Madison Square Garden.
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