Army Pay Increases Sought as Recruitment Declines
Adjutant General reports strained Army strength with desertions rising to 455, 66 percent of the prior year, and desertion and recruitment issues blamed on low pay, poor practices, and frequent unit changes. Government must compete with private employers or consider conscription to sustain forces.
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Adjutant General
Parate
Aina
Saya Ieach
Norithi
War Department
Qs Eye
Hospital Corpa Ao
Critic of troop use in balloon race incident
The Advocate General, George B. Davis, warned that federal troops were not warranted by law in aiding Dallas management during the October balloon event. Documents show the Army was urged by the state to assist, but Davis argued maintaining civil order is a state function and federal aid requires constitutional emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cae Sungs
Othe
George B Davis
tetIng
Oliver
Seelerday
Jefferson
Parracky
SE Loula
Dallians
Agro
Bughiess Mens League
Lieut Ol Byane
Gru Davis
Hae Jong
Asmour
Kha Acurtles
Arimoura
Army Riding Tests Costly Draft Causes Mallpage Expenditures
The Army horsemanchin has reacted to a draft on the mallpage Fund based on cig rarments. An officer came to New York from Lellowstonn Park to Waslangton, indicating expenses tied to travel and tests.
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Eata Tr
Mallpage
New York
Lellowstonn Park
Waslangton
Army Orders and Battalion Transfers of 1904 Era
Army orders detail lieutenant colonel Frederic Whiting and various officers’ reliefs and reassignments, with mentions of engineers and artillery units, fort duties, and postings to ports and garrisons. The document lists inspectors general changes, contract surgeons, and naval officer movements across multiple posts including Fort Myer, Philadelphia, and Mare Island, reflecting early 20th century military staffing and base rotation.
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Teaver
Mrederiek
Annoy Cory
Charis
Willa
Hobert
Indze
Frederikm Whiting Coast Artillery
Reielien
Tobert
Artillery Corps
Cosaulta
Wien
Ehlee
Arery
Araur & Coukdn
Coat Artslery Corps
Robert W Culler
Easinuant
Sergeon
Muller
Fis
Ura Mowers
Amtetant Sur
Dhtalega Veribes
Berard le Terteley
Morsast
Cavaleria
Vol Wilber
Michael
Gol Wilder
Aastesman
Datta
Navy Shows Great Growth From Construction Report
The annual navy construction report notes seven battleships and five cruisers under build, with total ongoing tonnage of 179,420. It highlights the New York Navy Yard dry dock modernization and cites a total estimated cost of 325,796,074 with a remaining balance of 319,969,112.
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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 examined at court martial
In New York a court martial examined a decoy letter from Wheeling handed to a man who matched Lefort. James Rooney, a Grand Union Hotel clerk, identified Lefort and then misaddressed the witness. Mrs Brown, a stenographer, could not confirm seeing Lefort with any letters.
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New York
Court-mar- Umi
CR Brown
Willard Hutel
Washington
Lieut Lefort
Coal for Pacific Fleet Wharves Honolulu Manila Prepped
It was decided at the Ivy Department yesterday to send extra coal to Honolulu and Manila for the Pacific Fleet. Additional bunkers may be filled en route with coal purchased as needed. If ships return via the Pacific coast, contracts will cover coal for delivery at ports along the route. The outward voyage route is set and the return path remains undetermined for now.
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Alatea
Ivy Department
Honolulu
Mania
Asia
Suez Canal
San Franesco
Pacific Coast
Manila
Changes in Marine Hospital staff clock for week ending November 20
The Public Health and Marine Hospital Service reports seven days of duty changes. Surgeries and leaves include Surgeon Ballhachs taking seven days from November 2, Surgeon Carrington on long and extended leaves starting November 4 and 12, and Assistant Surgeon Anderson attending the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago December 2 before rejoining in New York. Several personnel receive assignments, extensions, or relocations including Drs Holt, Spratt, Gregory, and Bicarua, with resignations noted for Pharmacist Hall effective November 2 and a reexamination board set for Boston November 20 for Revenue Cutter Service applicants.
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Public Health and
Mariun
PH Ballhachs
Sven
Trom Syavembar
Pom Carrington
PM Carrington
W P Mclutard
HH von Erdorf
Mexico
New Press
JF Anderson
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chicago
Wrakiagten
Anderson
Few
Qrigane
Borgton
Inara
Gare
Gregory Taare
Chinage
Louinville
J. P. Hall
Boston
Moas
Revenue Cutter Service
RM Woodward
TW Balmon Covorter
Economize energy with Grape-Nuts breakfast choice
Some people overeat heavy foods thinking more intake boosts work capacity. Switch from meat and pancakes to Grape-Nuts with cream and a soft boiled egg for steady energy through the morning. Grape-Nuts provides wheat and barley nutrients for energy efficiency. Read the booklet The Road to Westville in pkgs.
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Westville
Opening Night of The Truth at Belasco Theater in Washington
Belasco and Clara Bloodgood present The Truth at the Belasco Theater with a strong company. The plot centers on a wife whose habitual untruths strain her marriage, and Clara Bloodgood’s Becky Warder dominates the performance with clever, convincing deception in a warm, serious comedy of truth and fidelity. The cast includes William Courteney and Mrs Sothern in notable supports, while the audience responds with hearty applause.
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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
Jaugha
Edgar Atchison Ely
Bam
May Itein
Drs. Bleck
Huygens O'Rourke
Julia Sanderson
Freda Whesold
Rosate de ‘Vole
Flossie Hope
Mas Wiegold
Pinger
Mhke de Vole
Seon Henderson
Ad Winsane
Miss Hope
Maida
Chase
Hubby
McMahon
Miss Chappelle
Jollan Etting
Colby
Scott
London
Senor
Arnoldo
Ford
Sear
Majestic
Kathryn Purnell
Majestic Theater
Uncle Tom
MD Redding
Miss Purnell
Cassy
Helen Hyle
Topay
Ad Black
Traditionel Fee
Stowe
Simon Legres
Pickens
Marks
Bewley
Eva
Alma Nelton
Angelsn
Academy
Charles A. Bouton
Herold
Frangla Arno
Olive Roberts
Blanche Shirley
Tle Addie
Alva
Katrine Katzepkopf
Gayety
Bon Ton Burleaguers
Hon Ton
Itu
Guy Raw- Columbu
Dairy Maida’ Gon
Michael
Dairy Maids
O'Briennessey
Columbia
Iacks
Hadoarzier
Maka
Haweon
Clare
Strikk
Mars
Lyceum
Laney
Katie
Oaki
Taye
Halley
McKinnon
Cushman
Bt Cieir
Furniah
Annette Wiltsle
Comedienne
Jerry D. Sullivan
Sam Brudenell
Chilean
Jamen
Mitcham Heads Ordnance Department Chief Arsenal Officer
Lieut. Col. Oris B. Mitcham of the Ordnance Department has been assigned as chief ordnance officer and will assume command at the New York Arsenal.
Gentlewomen's Lease Sale Luncheon at Richey Home
The Gentlewomen's Lease announces a sale luncheon at the Richey Home 73 Seventeenth Street beginning today through December 7. The society funds aid for women in need by selling handiwork and old silver lace and jewelry. Mrs Roberdeau Buchanan will preside at the table this afternoon.
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Gentlewomen
Richey
Seventeenth Street
Roberdeau Buchanan
Washington society debuts and royal match talk in 1900s pageantry
A social column details Washington debut plans of Nora Langhorne and other society figures, with Mother Brooks guiding events, expectant mentions of Prince Francis of Teck and Mrs Astor, plus weddings, dances, and Thanksgiving hospitality among the era’s Four Hundred. Prominent families like Vanderbilt Gould and Astor are noted hosting, while weddings at the White House and Newport are referenced amid holiday entertainments and fashion gossip.
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Mra
Beginaki 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
Miaz Nora
Jim England
Charles Dana Gibson
Will Lure Waldorf Astor, Jr
William Waldort Astor, Jr
Wiliam ‘Waldort Astor
Mids Langhorne
Gibson
Heginald Brooks
Westbury
Wan Ohe
Bélus Josephine Hond Flere
Philip Boyer
St Thomas’ Church
Sa Lso
Antony
Stuyvesant Fish
Peet
Langhorns
Mra T Moncure Parking
Richmond
Slatera
Minn Langhorne
Charles Dane Gideon
Brooks
Phyllis Langhorne
Nora
Wiliam Waldorf Astor, Jr
Slater
Prince of the Blood
Cone
Mme von Andre
Chauncey
M. Depew
William K Vanderbilt
Long Esland
Clarence Mackay
Harvor
George Jay Gould
Lakewond
J. Mck. Twombly
Florham
Madison
Col
John Jacob Astor
Ferncliff
Hudson
Ogden Millses
Livingston Manor
Stantabing
Old Fish Place
Garrison-on-the- Hudson
Fred Vanderbiltn
Hyde Park
Washington
Buith Root
Aysnes
Grant
Roswell
Cintas, MY
Ing Houve
Rhode Teland Avenue
Society event at benefit for Lala from Berlin
Creel and Mrs Godoy among high guests at the National Theater benefit show Lala from Berlin. Ambassadors and ministers attended with boxholders including Mr and Mrs Hibbs, Mrs Needham, and the George Washington University faculty. The audience, drawn by Swinderen and Columbia Women, filled the venue for a successful performance.
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Avepassagor
Creel
jRuesta
Columbia
End
Charles
George Washington University Faculte
Mra Needham
Charles Richardson
Miss Needham
Thanksgiving Matinee Dance by Merry Makers Club
The Merry Makers Club will host a Thanksgiving Day matinee dance. The national rifle armory dance begins at 2:34 p.m. at the armory venue.
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Merrymakers Club
Rifaa Armory
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