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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1907

Page

4

Court of Inquiry to Probe Brooklyn Yard Equipment Chief Suspension

A board of inquiry investigates the secret suspension of the Brooklyn Yard’s head of equipment over disobedience and alleged delays. The commission, led by Commandant Caspar Gooddlet, will determine charges and conduct a thorough inquiry into the department’s wartime work on ships, electrical gear, and readiness for sea.

Brooklyn Yard Tna Wavy Tne Tatas Ati Soran Tie Thine

Evans' Fleet Ready for Transfer Across Bay

Fragmented OCR text mentions Pat, Magtalert Bay, and naval and ground use notes. References a transfer of vessels, Pacific theater, and a bay area firing range for small arms targeting. Details are incomplete but imply movement and preparations for naval logistics and coastal defense.

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Fragmentary Dewey Attendance Confusion At Naval Ceremony

An unclear clipping notes Dewey not attending and mentions naval figures and events. Several names and places appear distorted but indicate a May departure of a battleship and remarks by officials including an assistant secretary and admiral. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases.

Dewey Brest Raospvete Waaenberry Mason Sire Lowha

Army Orders and Transfers Detailed in War Department Notices

The document lists numerous army movements including officers named Fenem Stehet, Andrew W Smith, Capt Poorrink, and Lt Finem. It mentions assignments, resignations, and duties of engineers, ordnance and infantry units, with depots and postings to Fort Matos, Bandy Hook proving ground, and the Philippines. It notes changes in personnel in December and references aboard ships and transport details for various destinations.

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Interstate Commerce Court Disposes Six Cov es on Switching Charge

Six cases from coal shippers against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway were disposed of by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Commissioner Clark handed down the opinion finding no discrimination and that the switching charge was not unjust or unlawful. The complaints claimed shipper payments for switching fees during the period in question.

Kansan City Interstate Commerce Cat Clark Ciraga Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company Jentioal Nora Warrose

Navy men answer Bristol filter post

Navy enlisted men defend Sunday baseball aboard the bluejackets island base. They challenge restrictions on outdoor sports and divine services, arguing the duty cycle and morale are not harmed by casual play on the one free day.

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Denounce Warship Dances Sparks Navy Yard Clash

Philadelphia reports outrage over Sunday dances aboard ships with protests by PresbevinMinisters and Anspilation authorities. Crowds at the navy yard watched sailors dance after a football victory over the Orange Athletic Association. Captains of the warships support impromptu recreation, while officials urge restraint and emphasize ship autonomy.

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Barnette Retains Naval Observatory Post Amid Board Uncertainty

Captain William J Barnette, newly appointed superintendent of the Naval Observatory, remains on the General Board of the Navy and will hold his Army and Navy Board seat until pending questions are resolved. The report recounts Barnette’s naval career, affiliations, and several contemporaneous naval movements and appointments.

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Porto Rico Governor Faces Press Storm Over School Chief Attack

Washington weighs reports of Governor Post criticizing Porto Rican school superintendents as Pharisees. Officials say the governor’s remarks were misrepresented while protests and letters reach the White House. The President invites Post to Washington to present his side amid calls for accountability.

Regta HL Porto Rico Washington White House Alan Ty Trun Mai Anie Gov Island Aman Sleade Ham

Striving for Peace at Central American Conference

The session opened at 10 o clock and adjourned at noon with delegates withholding names and proposals. Committees will study tentative bases for a general agreement as talks focus on preventing conflicts and maintaining peace among the five republics.

Salvador Suspends Court Martial Over Acajutla Attack

Reports from the State Department indicate El Salvador will suspend court martial proceedings against suspects linked to an attack at Acajutla. The Moissant brothers, once charged in the case, faced arrest and embargoes but were released with property restored.

Salvador Court-marcial Stat Haz Nicaraguama Moissant Brothers

Dayton Shows Modest Gain in Postal Receipts in October

Dayton Ohio led nationwide gains in October postal receipts with a rise from 4 Te4 to 827 in October year over year about 31 percent. New York City receipts fell from 24062 to 209050 while Brooklyn declined from 277 to 209050. Representative Bartholdi of St Louis proposed a 6 billion dollar program to finance waterways improvements, and President showed interest in the plan.

Atty New York Brooklys Dayton Ohio Bartholdi St Louis White House Stortholdt

Inland waterways convention opens in Philadelphia

Delegates gathered in Philadelphia for the inland waterways convention to promote a route from Beaufort North Carolina to Boston. The gathering at the Bellevue Str

Philadelphia Inland Waterways Convention Beaufort Boston Bellevue-Stratford Con Howe Gova Stuart Pennsylvania Stokes New Jersey Lea Delaware Goo Cled Fort United States Benatar Newlands Nevada United States Intend Waterways Commission Trenton Delaware River Baltimore Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Bellevue-Stratford Hotel John E . Reyburn

Portmaster General targets illegal medical advertisements

Postmaster general continues crackdown on mail related medical fraud in St Louis. Officials announce 13 unlawful ads declared and subject to civil and criminal proceedings against responsible parties as part of an ongoing policy adopted years ago and followed in eastern cities.

Fostmaster Weneralmeyer St Louis

College Heads Meet Wants Subject In Action

English artist William Williams seeks a portrait subject in the U S president at the White House. Commissioned by Sir Alfred Fe nolde of Colorado University, Williams praises the president’s drive while cautioning about political entanglements. He envisions a vigorous college leader shaping men.

Jenn Willams Williams

Intercollegiate convention discussed at Shoreham Hotel

Opening of the twelfth annual State universities convention at the Shoreham Hotel featured President James H L Barker of the University of Colorado delivering the afternoon address. He urged government cooperation on diplomas abroad, criticized intercollegiate sports, and outlined the university mission from lawyers to educators.

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Consul Miller Returns Home From Rheims Post

Martin Miller former American consul at Rheims, France, arrived back in New York aboard the New Amsterdam. He said his district covered 4 600 acres in the rich French champ agne region, yielding about 40 000,000 over two years, and that the area supports the consul general and subordinates with net annual income of about 1 000 after expenses. He plans to return to Europe for business after closing his State Department connections.

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Brown Alumni Meet With University Leaders at Wilbur Reception

Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews of Nebraska and Brown University’s ex-president were honored guests at a Brown alumni reception hosted by Dean William A Wilbur and Mrs Wilbur at their Elmont home. Attendees included Howard L Hodgkins, Williams Chancellor, De Willam T Harris, Rev Dr S H Greene, John H Olcott, George B McClellan, B EODslim W W Jermane, A Johns Rhett, M Burnett, Haven Metcalf, and others.

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Attorney General Opines on Attendants for Alien Migrants

Bonaparte Besren offers an opinion that steamship companies must carry attendants for insane alien migrants but cannot be forced to provide first class seats. The opinion plans a regulatory basis for such demands and notes past practice of bearing attendant costs by carriers, though sending a professional attendant in steerage is impracticable.

Bonaparte Bes Stesashin Bonaparte Department of Commerce and Labor

Senate Military Committee to Hear Brownsville Shooting Claims Today

The Senate Committee on Military Affairs weighs statements on Brownsville Texas gunfire by Twenty fifth Infantry units. A meeting adjourned out of respect for Senator Pattie with plans to reconvene to decide whether to visit Brownsville or call additional witnesses. The panel aims to report a majority and minority finding under a permissive resolution.

Senate Military Committee Brownsville Senate Committee On Military Affairs Brownsvile Tex

Harris Dines With President Roosevelt At White House

Joel Chandler Harris editor of Uncle Remus Magazine of Atlanta dined with President Roosevelt at the White House last night. Harris received a request from the President to visit Washington for a discussion on literary matters focusing on Brer Fox and Br’er Rabbit.

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Taft in Vladivostok Leaves for Overland Journey

Secretary Taft, arriving aboard the Rainbow, toured Vladivostok with a Russian escort and dined with General Paluge. Unrest in the garrison persists with reports of executions. Taft plans an overland exit tomorrow after Petersburg engagement and a Baltic leg. Emperor William regrets not meeting Taft in Berlin.

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Chadwick Free After Court Case in Cleveland

In Cleveland a criminal court case against Dr Le Roy Chadwick and his wife Mrs Ceasley Chadwick was dismissed after a judge granted a request by the county prosecutor. The couple faced charges of aiding and abetting in forging Andrew Caracela’s name on a note for 9400 dollars. The indictment was promoted prior to Mrs Chadwick’s death.

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