Army Recruits Drop as General Warns on Pay and Conscription
The Adjutant General reports Army strength shrinking due to desertions and low pay. Government faces private-sector competition for recruits, with calls for may employments creating inducements. Desertions reached 455 for the year, 66 percent higher than prior year, while shortages persist across units and hospital corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aina
Saya Ieach
Norithi
War Department
Qs Eye
Hospital Corpa Ao
Critic says use of troops in balloon event was unwarranted
Advocate General Davis criticized the deployment of troops from Jefferson and Parracky to assist Dallas during a recent balloon competition. He argued federal help should only occur under constitutional emergency, urging state authorities to handle civil order unless a crisis arises beyond state capacity.
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Cae Sungs
Othe
George B Davis
tetIng
Oliver
Seelerday
Jefferson
Parracky
SE Loula
Dallians
Agro
Bughiess Mens League
Lieut Ol Byane
Gru Davis
Army Riding Tests Costly Incident Draft In Mall Action
A fragmentary report notes an unexpected draft affecting Army horsemen and a costly travel order. An officer arrived in Washington from Yellowstone Park, with indications tied to expenses and a recent incident, prompting scrutiny of funding and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eata Tr
Mallpage
New York
Lellowstonn Park
Waslangton
Army Orders and Officers Assigned in February Duty
A fragmented 19th century military orders list details officers from the Army and Navy being assigned or retired. It names Lieut Col Frederick and Charias, Col Hobert J Indze, and various units including Coast Artillery and Ordnance Dayart, with mentions of Forts Myer and Philadelphia, and naval appointments and governors. The document covers retirements, reassignment, and inspections across multiple commands and locations in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaver
Mredertek
Coryeaven
Charias
Willa
Enin
Irfuntey
Crotea
Lochria
Trent
Stechem Ordnance
Hobert
Indze
Purus
Kietien
Schon
Souet Artillery Corps
Cosaulta Fox Wien
Ehlee
Arery Y
Araur
Cookin Coast Artilery Corps
Robert Wo Culler
Easinuant
Sergeon
T Rillington
Wrutstent
Dora” Donnelly
Casey
Charles H. Halliday
Fort Vam
Howton
San Pragels
Samue Woolter
Wes Guerre Dell Jr
Tre
Genecs Larut
Gol Wilder
Pallippines Divison
Aastesman
Datta
Diockaura
Navy Shows Great Growth In Battle Ships and Cruisers
The annual report of the Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair reveals growth in shipbuilding. Seven battleships, five cruisers under construction, totaling 179,420 tons, plus armored and scout cruisers, with a large dry dock project at New York Navy Yard highlighted as critical for future readiness. The report also notes Treasury balance figures and joint estimates by senior naval officials.
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Bureau of Construction
Ani Repair
Navy Department
United States
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
New York
Wol Capps
Navy
C. We Ree
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Zzerogate
Lefort letter decoy referenced in court martial
In a New York court martial scene, Allen Lefort and James A Rooney are central as Rooney misidentifies suspects while a decoy letter from Wheeling, West Virginia is at issue. Witness Mrs Brown testifies she cannot recall delivering letters for Lefort.
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New York
Court-mar- Umi
CR Brown
Willard Hutel
Washington
Lieut Lefort
Coal for Pacific Fleet Move Planned to Honolulu Manila
It was stated at the Ivy Department yesterday that extra coal would be sent to Honolulu and Manila for the fleet in case of any or all Serials of the baths after their trip to San Francisco. Additional bunkers can be filled en route, with contracts to follow if ships return via the Pacific coast. Route decision 29 remains undetermined and no return date is expected soon.
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Alatea
Ivy Department
Honolulu
Mania
Asia
Suez Canal
San Franesco
Pacific Coast
Manila
Armour
Ind’ Agen
Armoure
Marine Hospital Changes Seven Days End November 20
The Public Health and Marine Hospital Service lists station changes and duty shifts for seven days ending November 20. Entries include leaves for Surgeons Ballhachs Carrington Metatarh Von Erfort and Anderson, extended duties for Anderson and Moll Java, reassignment of Doreesa to St John New Brunswick, and various temporary duties and resignations.
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Public Health and Maris Hospital Service
Phw Ballhachs
Carrington
Aix
Metatarh
H von Erfort
Hin Eta
New
Orleas
Anderzon
Aveclean Association For the Advancement of Science
Chienko Dacemnes
Waahington Do Pasood
J Anderson
Haney Aseimiant
Java
Doreesa
Quebec Canada
St John New Brunswick
RD Spratt
Onami Trom
WM Bryan
Tejota
Mta- Hon
Dew Orleane
Boron
Inara
Syrecon
Gregory Jace
Toutlaoa
Brewron
Tearo
Ilekaea
Tharmeckt
le Geemga
Jewve
Rovermbes
Phastnolt
Hagler
Chitage
Lovinville
Hall
Boston
Revenis Cutter Service Detail
RM Woodward
T W Salmon
Economize energy with Grape-Nuts breakfast switch
The note promotes reducing heavy meals to conserve energy for better work output. It suggests replacing meat and pancakes with Grape-Nuts and cream, a soft boiled egg, or two to maintain morning stamina. The ad claims Grape-Nuts provides the wheat and barley nutrients for energy economy and invites reading “The Road to Wellville.”
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Wellville
Opening Night at Belasco Theater Promises The Truth
The Belasco Theater in Washington hosts Clara Bloodgood in The Truth a comedy of deception where Becky Warder lies to save her marriage The play showcases Bloodgood’s charm and strong supporting turns by William Courteney Mrs Sothern and others highlighting modern stage wit and moral stakes. The night also features Lola from Berlin at New National and a slate of vaudeville acts drawing packed houses with music dance and satire across multiple venues.
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Belasco
Clara Bloodgoot
Ruth
Cirdle Fitch
Clara Bloodood
Washington
Belasco Theater
Miss Bloodgood
Becky ‘Warden
Heraclt
Becky
Clara Bloodgnad
Tom Warner
Mra Gam Sothern
John Emerson
Stephen Roland
Zelda Sears
Genevieve Creapigny
Baltimore
Stephen Frank Patton
Fred London
Marianna ‘Churcher
Laura Fisher
Dara
George Washinggoniins
Lula Glaser
Lola
Berlin
Palms
Cymula
Amcient
Lulu
Bert
Lola Milas Glaser
Chuckie
Ralph Herg
Chortile
Hlatral Coquelin
Bea Has-been
Signe
Jack Standling
Stas
Arthur Paget
Lula
Willam Glacer
Ely Needham
Franklyn Roberts
John Westervelt
Florence
Mitchum Heads Ordnance Department Orders
Lieut. Col. Oris B. Mitcham of the Ord nance Department is assigned as chief ordnance officer and will assume command at the New York Arsenal as part of the new duty post.
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Mitchum
Ordnance
Oris B. Mitcham
Ordnance Department
Ardnance
New York Arenal
Gentlewomen's Lease to Hold Sale Luncheon Today
A charity sale luncheon begins today at the Richey Home 73 Seventeenth Street. The Gentlewomen's Lease helps women in needy circumstances by selling handiwork and imposition of thed tal silver lace and jewelry. Guests include Mr and Mrs Crosby and others listed. representatives Visit and engagements announced. Army Canton Flannel Society meets November 28. reception marks fifteenth anniversary of marriage at 10 Street NW. a variety of social appearances across Washington and nearby locales noted.
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Gentlewomen
Richey
Seventeenth Street
Roberdeau Buchanan
Army Canton
Mra
George L.andrews
Columbia Road
Army
R. B Smith
Washington society and debutantes in Gilded Age gossip
A long, era-spanning social chronicle details Washington season notices and debutants. It highlights Miss Nora Langhorne and Miss Edith Root among prominent families, mentions Prince Francis of Teck as a possible future husband, and notes social events at White House circles with the Four Hundred.
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Mra
Reginall Brooks
Langhorne
Virednta
Nora Langhorne
Snd
Steter
Misa Langhorne
Mra Brooks
William Waliort Aster, Jr
Youn
New York
Prince Francis
Teck
Pormlar
Princesa of Wales
Miss Langhorne
William Waldorf Astor Je
Nennis Langhorne
Wierry
Frinte Francis
Prince “Francis Pala
Maz Nora
Jim England
Charles Dana Gibson
Will Jane Waldorf Astor, Jr
William Waldort Astor, Jr
Williama Waldort Astor
Mids Langhorne
Ahe
Gibson Gle
Egineld Brooks
Westbury
Anthy
Stuyvesant Fish
Langhorns
Mra T Moncuse Parking
Richmond
Slatera
Minn Langhorne
Charles Dane Green
Four Hundred
Brooks
Phyllis Langhorne
Mian Nara
Mian Wiliam Waldorf Astor, Jr
Slater
Mise Nara
Prince of the Blood
Invorder
BM Ant
Mme von Andre
Chauncey Mr. Dopey
Society at Benefit Shows Berlin The Mystery Lala
A society benefit last evening at the National Theater drew a large audience under the Swinderen charitable group. Notable attendees included Minister Creel and Mrs Creel, Senator and Mrs Godoy, Ambassador Mme Creel, Mrs Knox, and many Georgetown and Washington University figures. The stage production Lala from Berlin received praise as a pronounced success with boxholders including President Needham and other prominent guests.
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Avepassagor
Creel
jRuesta
Columbia
End
Charles
George Washington University Faculte
Mra Needham
Charles Richardson
Miss Needham
Thanksgiving Day Matinee Dance by Merry Makers Club
The Merry Makers Club will host a Thanksgiving Day matinee dance. The National Rifaa Armory event will begin at 2 34 p m with a public dance and celebration.
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Merrymakers Club
Rifaa Armory
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Lefort
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Jaugha
Edgar Atchison Ely
Bam
May Itein
Drs. Bleck
Wall Doe
Huygens O'Rourke
Julia Sanderson
Freda Whesold
Rosate de ‘Vole
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Mas Wiegold
Pinger
Mike de Vole
Seon Henderson
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Miss Hope
Maida
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Hubby
McMahon
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Scott
London
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Helen Hyle
Topay
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Alma Nelton
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Academy
Bertha
Charles A. Bouton
Herold
Gyrosa
Frangla Arno
Olive Roberts
Hia
Blanche Shirley
Addie
Alva
Katrine Kattepkopf
Gayety
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Comediene
Hon Ton Extravaganza
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Iscks
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T Crosby
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Misa Oliver
Mise
Alice Wilson
Miss Lay
Mme
Ide Blanpre
Diederich
Percival Gamat
Mir OH. P Certar
J. de ‘Thal
You Siebert
Hughes
James Forriman
Mra Pray
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Burlington
Senator Procter
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Charles Ashmead Schaeffer
Certruda King Schuyler
John Duntop
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Shoreham Hotel
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Wilton
Mra Jfelleton
Atlantic City
Chglfonte
Mies
Miriam Howard Evans
Prederick, Md
Misa Vaugin
Burton Harrison Wiill
Harrison
Washington Ufe
Misa Flora Wilson
Tema
Iowa
Mortimer Durand
British Foreign Service
Cendor
van Rensselaer Cruger
William Corcoran Hoynd
Levi P Morton
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Mim Sara Parker
Watson Armour Society
William K Vanderbilt
Ogden Millses
Livingston Manor
Stantabing
Old Fish Place
Garrison-on-the- Hudson
Fred Vanderbiltn
Hyde Park
Edith Root
Aysaes
Grant
USA
Bern
Rnossett
Diplomatic Corps
Nicholas Longworth
White
Clinton, WY
Ing House
Rhode Teland Avenue
Yuletide
Origen
Shaffer
the Universal Table
Uneeda Biscuit
J Navona
Biscuit Company
Society AT Benefit
Sheraton
R.W.G J.B. Henderson, Inc
F Street
Singer
Wheeler & Wilsons
Singer Sewing Machines
Wheeler @ Wilson
Singer Company
Singer Sevting Machine Co
F. Street
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