Optimistic for South urges shipping facilities at Salisbury
Special to The Washington Post from Salisbury North Carolina reports farmer meeting where Veeaktent Binley of the Southern Railway Company voiced strong optimism for Southern agriculture. He argued for better transport, praising southern crops and dairy growth and urging railway expansion to unlock market opportunities. He stressed that improved transportation is essential for continued agricultural and industrial development in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
C. Seys
Washington Post
North Carolina
Binley
Southern Railway Company
Southern
United States
Mir Finley
Horiley
Fo Anrentwal
South
Try
South Aw
Fruils
Dave Fou
Raeth Aryl & Cameaty
Sioux to Nicaragua Land Grant Project Reported
Sioux tribe plans relocation to Nicaragua with deeds to 18000 acres amid reports of colonial aims. Support stems from American Geographical Society figures and New York observers weighing intentions and potential impact on Indigenous lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Ely
Siarag Man
Soul Ty F
Dellentaugh
Ameein Geographical Society
New York
Indiana
Fire Drives Out Gen Grant at Dearborn Home
Maj Gen Frederic Bent Grant was forced to flee his Chicago residence at 1408 Dearborn Avenue when a basement fire threatened the house. Firemen aided his escape via window to porch roof and ladder descent. several servants carried down ladders. Mrs Grant narrowly escaped severe burns. Some papers and a dressing room pocket left behind were recovered by police. Furniture valued at 660 was damaged. The incident recalled Gen Ulysses S. Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frederic Bent Grant
Department of the Lakes
Dearborn Avenue
Grant
Mra Grant
Bonding Costs and Indemnity Plan for Government Officers
A congressional report details five billion in bonds demanded by the government from officers and employees, with bond premiums and losses reviewed. Proposals include an indemnity plan replacing bonding, depositing premiums with the government, and reimbursing losses. The idea aims to curb high costs and improve efficiency in reclaiming losses from delinquent agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Joint Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Congressional Commission
Leslie Or Shaw
the Treasury
Hig
Treasury Department
Postofice
King of Cadena heads theaters in Belasco program
Belasco presents King of Cadena with William Norris leading a large cast. Sid ney Jones provides the score with Frederick Lonsdale writing the book. Also on tap are vaudeville acts and various plays at Academy Gayety Lyceum and Lyric venues through the week, including Isadora Duncan’s Grecian dances at the New National Theater.
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Belasco
Cadena
Mhuberts
William Norris
Sidney Jones
Frederick Lonadale
Clara Palmer
Gertrude Darrell
Melville Stewart
Albert Bran
Mabel Weeks
Duncan
Damrosch
Isadora Duncan
Washington
New National Theater
Miss Duncan
New York Symphony Orchestra
Walter Damrosch
War department unveils new anti airship gun design
Reports say a 3 inch rifle artillery system developed under government auspices at Sandy Hook could strike all types of airships from ground, with a stationary carriage and revolving steel table to follow targets, seeking congressional funding for early production.
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Millitary
Germany
Sandy Hook
War Department
Department
Wan Zard
Navy
Forts Along the Panama Canal Planned With Large Defense
General Barry returns from inspection of proposed fort sites from Panama to Balboa and Portobello. War Department revises start of construction, with about 11 million dollars planned and more as work continues. Pacific coast fortifications receive the largest share, echoing Port Arthur, amid questions on timing and security. Deserion and enforcement issues in the army cited by Adjt Gen Ainsworth with rising concerns over peacetime duty and recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Barry
Panama Canal
Bng
Tnumas Hamyamied
Panama
Par
Bello
Porey Pont
Atlantic
la Bora
Balboa
War Department
Bexun
United States
Maite
Bus
Sait
Tlwan
Pacific
Port Arthur
San Juan Mountain
Ratban
Crvp
Phiippine
Viva Cancien
West Point Needs Cadets Col Stott Advises Appointment of Candidates
Col Stott urges a law allowing cadet appointments every three years at the United States Military Academy West Point to align with prep time and reduce vacancy gaps. He notes ten year trends show graduates fall short of regular establishment needs and calls stronger actions against hazing while improving training.
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Col Stott
United States Military Academy
Helon
Wultars Academy
West Point
Col Scott
Academts
Act of Congress
Gol Scott
Impro
Army Orders Reassignments and Promotions Noted
A long list of army and navy personnel actions including leaves, retirement, and board examinations. Major moves include Capt Jaxemh Bo Mn Andrews to Twelfth Cavalry, Walter H paill to Fast Cavalry, Chaplain Willem Anderson to Tenth Cavalry, and Maj Charles G Dwyer retiring for incapacity. Navy items mention Rear Admiral Reese appointment, Commander Changer, and other bureau movements. Also notes ship movements from Key West to Manzanillo and chart declarations.
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Mel Stephen
Murray Baldwin
Walter Peeg General Hospital
Miriet
Columbia
Medical Corps
Wilton Ho
Arthur
Birmingham
William
Grosby
Trederick
Russell
Charles F Craig
Walter Tred General Hospital
District of Columbia
Reese
Changer
Halsey
Barker
Islwaukee Fayminster
Harber
Wertenbaker
Navy
Navy Denarionont
Troops Depart Key West Evacuate Fort Dade Post
Government plan to evacuate the artillery post moves forward as the Ifa company coast artillery arrives to garrison Fort Dade near Susannah Aum. A number of men remain at Key West to protect government property before reassignment to Fort Screven and Fort Strey p.
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Government Carnes
Ifa Company
Coast Artlery
Fort Dade
Garr
Fort Strey P
Susannah
Key Tent
Screven
Government of Frear to Visit on Steam Line for San Francisco
Governor Frear plans to travel to San Francisco or Washington to consult department heads on Hawaiian affairs. Secretary Ballinger will verify the administration’s stance and arrange for Andrew Carnegie’s involvement with a library project in Honolulu.
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Ballinger
Islands
Honolulu
Washington
Seretary Ballinger
Andrew Carneme
Newark
Xibrary
Honena
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Mr. Finley
Gen Grant
Department of Lakes
Wickes
The
Miisterial Association
Corby
Miss Fluffy Raffles
Corby Bakery
Chase
Harry G. Tighes
Gus Edwards
Charles Lovenberg
Jean Hedint
Polk and
Polk
Yales
Academy
Sherlock Holmes
Lyteum
Broadway
James
Washington Symphony Orchestra
Ylerman
Rukemann
Wedlington Symphony Orchestra
Columbia Theater
Tianner
Madam Butterfy
Mittemann
Vailar
Rakeman
Washington Symphony Orchester
Burton Holmes
Egypt
Bitton Holmes
Holmes
Cairo
Yenia
Valley of the Nile
Divlien
Baltimore
Lyric Theater
Metropolitan Grand Opera Chorus
Geraldine Farray
Donca Bones
Scott
Arthur Smith
Washington Opera Lovers
Union Station
Opera
Herman Rakemann, Contaslor
William Crogle
Army
FAUST
Anheuser-Busch
August Brill
Ainsworth
Dasa Tong
Ainsworth Aner
Ayinwo
Hist
Key West
Manzanillo
Deoaldas
Sewell Polat
Dale van
Gov Frear
Bell Telephone
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
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