Choir Seeks Balance After Resignation of Director
The Presbyterian church choir faced turmoil as Joan Stanley resigned from directing the Naval Gun Factory Band era choir. Controversy over vocal balance and loft space led to staffing changes, with a shift to emphasize altos and contraltos while preserving the bass and soprano sections. The unrest sparked debate over future leadership and church musical direction.
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Joan Stanley
Chois-lust Ball
Whey
Naval Gun Factory
Stanley
Y M C A Dinner Honors New York Visitor
A dinner last evening hosted by the Worth securities of the Young Men’s Christian Association honored Pred ae New York. Attendees included leaders from the restoration school and several teachers who spoke on the needs of the classes. Present were Albert and other brotherhood members, with Revs Green Dawson Des and Miter among the speakers.
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Etty
Werth Securities
Young Na Bitkthit Association
New York
Bible Weliers
Uth & J Retigiae
Leresting
Albert
Brotherhood of Eawnd
Revs
Green
Siuurn
Dawson
Des
Miter
WORLD M A MEETING TO BE HELD IN THIS CITY
The International Young Men s Christian Association meeting will be held in this city with speakers including James Bryce, W J Grencell, Robert Johnston, and Will R Roosevelt among others. Delegates from Canada and the United States are expected to attend the convention.
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Janes Bryce
A. Macdon‘erento
R. B. Glenn
Bisioy MerMorwell
Robert E. Speer
Alfred E. Manning
New Fork
Ronsevelt Dur
Mrs Sage Gives $20,000 to St Paul YWCA
Mrs Bussell Sage, a financier's widow, contributed $20,000 to the St Paul YWCA toward a new building. A $15,000 site was recently donated by a St Paul citizen, and directors may use the gift for the general fund or a special bulid ing feature.
Leaders Club Dance at Bagiet Hall by Naval Gun Factory crew
The Leaders' Club, a fourteen member group from the Naval Gun Factory Bend in Washington, plans a Wednesday evening dance at Bagiet Hall located at Sixth and Streets Northwest.
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Bagieat Hall
Naval Gun Factory Bend
Washingon
Bars School Frats Plans War Against Betting
Superintendent Chancellor and 40 teachers at Franklin School debated curbing high school secret societies and sororities and curbing betting tied to athletics. A committee was appointed to investigate these clubs and report by Friday. He also proposed a committee to regulate school athletics amid concerns over campus imitations of college life and worsening conduct.
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Dhibo Hgh
Franklin
Chariector
Brace Problem In Schools Superintendent Voices Social Barriers
Supt Chancellor told a Washington gathering of the Calumbta Helghia Chuttens Association at the Savoy that social conditions hinder his school policy. He praised local teachers and Western High School, noted Washington lacks a distinctively sane school, and said Congress would be asked for funds for a Columbia Heights high school with accompanying provisions.
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Board of Education
Achoola
Calumbta Helghia Chuttens Association
Savoy
Fourteenth
Girard Streets
Union
Dee
Citizens’ Association
Congress
Columbia Heights
Honorary Membership and Site Talks Lean on City Gym
Dr Chancellor was elected an honorary member of the association. A committee was appointed to confer with George Washington University trustees to persuade them to select the Sherman Barber tract as the future home site. The committee includes Colisn Schayer Simmons Sylvester Ramsay Andrews and Bundy. A motion supported school authorities to back their effort to stamp out hazing in city high schools. Several new members were elected to the association.
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George Washington University
Colisn
Schayer
Simmons
Sylvester
Ramsay
Andrews
Bundy
Cheir Sitar
Clty
Examinations for Consuls and Student Interpreters
On November 24 21 and 22 examinations will be held at the State Department in Washington to fill vacancies in the consular corps and two in the cornea of student interpreters in China. A pamphlet with prospectus and information about both services is available from the department. Candidates for consul must be 21 to 50. for student interpreter 19 to 25 and unmarried. The student interpreter post offers study in Chinese under the legation in Peking and may lead to a consulate and eventual promotion to interpreters and consul.
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State Department
Washington
Consular Corps
China
Far East
Peking
Legation
Will Inspect Consulates in Manchuria Visit
Aumster Rockhill began a tour of inspection to American consulates in Manchuria and will proceed to the United States via Siberia. Henry T. Fletcher was introduced as charge d affaires to the foreign board on Saturday.
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Peking
Aumster Rockhill
Manchuria
United States
Siberia
Henry T. Fletcher
Legation
Foreign Board
Washington Folk Nomadic: Furniture Moving Boom in City
A Washington, DC observer notes a rising nomadic trend among residents as dozens of households move in fall. He cites a 31 year furniture business with unusually high moves yesterday and describes long streets packed with chairs, beds, tables, and other belongings. He credits shifting housing and empty flats, not rent, for the rising mobility across generations.
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Washinetoniana
Ent
S. R. Allen Resigns Secretaryship
Sherman R. Allen resigns as private secretary to the assistant secretary of the Navy Wowberry. Walter J. Bane will succeed him as confidential clerk after Bane announced his marriage while absent on assignment. Allen joins the local desk of the New York Herald.
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S. R. Allen
Sherman R. Allen
Azslatant
Navy
Wowberry
Walter J. Bane
Newsberry
Mr. Allen
New York Herald
Guard Armories and Enlistment Reform for District Militia
Maj Lloyd M Brett urges a smaller District National Guard to improve enlistment and quality of recruits. He cites wretched armory conditions at Center Market and calls for a modern, comfortable facility with gyms and reading rooms. District commanders differ, but agree better quarters could raise pride and effectiveness.
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Lloyd M. Brett
Guard
Regular Army
Brett
United States
Center Market
Mivtia
Cuth Brett
District Militia
Maj. Brett
New York
Washington
Pradert
Gurand
Sal. Qurand
National Guard
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Better Armories Urged As State Militia Deficiencies Revealed
A review of Illinois militia readiness shows 14995 organized strength out of 13821.08 available duty. reports praise material yet criticize training and leadership. Capt Melville S Jarvis notes militia not an efficient force and urges more paid training and better funding to meet potential calls.
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Almsworth
State Adjutants General
United States
Melville S. Jarvis
Fourth Infantry
Illinois
Ilinois 15
Navy ships to receive fire control system after target practice
At the navy department the plan was announced that after target range practice the battleships of Admiral Evans will be sent to navy yards for installation of the fire control system before their voyage to San Francisco. Favorable weather allows target practice to finish by October 10.
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Navy Department
Admiral Evans
San Francisco
Sergeant's Sure Shot Worms in Dogs
An early 20th century notice advertises a worm remedy for dogs, highlighting ease of administration in capsule form and urging readers to mail 10 cents for the “Dog Book.” It lists contact addresses and pharmacists, including Polk Sieler and multiple city locations, offering guidance and veterinary advice through the publication.
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Norris Square
Boston
Beery Dog
Xymp Om
Polk Sieler
Poth Miler
Melachraety Hichimond
Zameis Sereaat
Schmin
EMD
Xlocewsei's
Pharmact
Siti
Aptleck's
Pa Ave
Feoplis Pharmacy
Ith
Admirals Plan Pacific Cruise For Crusers Tennessee Tenessed
Admiral Sebree and Navy officials discuss the voyage of the armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington as advance guards for the fleet. Sebree will raise his flag in New York and depart for a coast run to San Francisco, then around South America when ships are ready. Command changes take effect by October 8 with ships fitted out in New York for sea in a week or two.
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Sebree
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
New York
San Franccisco
Tennessee
South America
St. Louis
San Francisco
Usher
M Gaskey Retires Today in Civil War Veteran’s Long Career
Major General M Gaskey ends a service begun with the Civil War. Gen W J McCaskey will retire from the Dakota Department, with Brig. Gen. Godfrey likely to be advanced to fill the vacancy. McGonakey is the only active officer who joined as a Civil War volunteer, served in major battles, and rose to major general by 1907. He will reside in San Diego, California after retirement.
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W. 3. McCaskey
Apti
Ba Diego
Oal
Ship Captains Assigned Names for Admiral Evans Fleet
Public notice lists captains for battleship commands with vessels including the New Jersey Alabama Illinois KeSraarge Ohio California Kentucky among others. Details may shift if special causes arise, but a final lineup is expected to stand for the battle fleet assignment.
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Adare Grove
Admiral Evans
Ohange
New Jersey
W. I. H. Sitherland
Alabama
T, Eld
W. Veeders
Ilinols
Byadtey
Kesraarge
Hamitta
Ohio
Chatlex W. Bartlett
California
V. I. Cottman
Kentucky
Walter C. Cowles
Social Gossip on New York Bride and Fashion Woes
Yard Denny of New York marries Miss Kendall at St Marys with families opposing before age consent. Pair plan home at Gramercy Park after wedding. Story traces social circles, fashion, jewel thefts, motor racing royal anecdotes, and society aims at thinner ideals amid bold couture.
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Yard Denny
New York
Trousseau
Leck
Mooney
Gramercy Park
Denny
William Besis Kendall
Harmer Denny
Pitts- Durs
Dennys
Kendalls
York Harbor
Sha
Kearsalls
Youns
Waldorf
Kendally
Denuyas
Army Orders List of Promotions and Details
A lengthy military orders document lists leave, transfers, and appointments across army units and naval assignments. It names officers by rank and surname, dates of effect, units such as engineers artillery infantry and cavalry, and mentions naval assignments and hospital staff. The text references locations including Fort Wingate New Mexico Wilmington Delaware and Port Wayne, with various deadlines and organizational shifts.
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Nearching Olor
Font Maye
John D. Long
Elaveath Levalry
Demas Fe Jervoy
Corsa
Engineney
Wip Mnnoth
Omat
Thom FL Jackson
Carpe
Broiteaty
Louis H Saeh
Cofsteinnory
Pirat
Henry . Beankkhent
Sovanteenth Trantzy
Aldedereamp
Evo Moatha
Firat
Jasorh W. Beacham, Jr
Jenal Corpe
Win
Kotz
Eighteenth Infantry
Aza
Crest Arilery Carpz
Discos
Focty-ueveoth
Cénie
Artur R Barnteck
Teenth Caraig
Pirelout
William G. Teemmalne
Liewt
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Piste
Cory
Mogtavers
Ely
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Tinea
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Samual
Geihence
Wilmington
William Cerineh
Mas
Dunn
Duval
St. Joseph's College
Falindsiphia
Edens
Edens & Fry, Mhirloekth Taiatr
Lumveowart Ant
Tor de Gapl
George W. Heirs
Mineteenth Infantrs
Jellyrion Narra
Sfc
Howard Laubach
John Festi
Georgi J. Merriam
Fyth Cusuter
William H. Smith
Fort Moulirle
Practice at Annapolis by Twenty third Infantry
The Third Battalion of the Twenty third United States Infantry under Maj. Bentham arrived in Annapolis MD today and will camp at the Naval Academy range for about ten days to rifle practice. Col. Pallip Hegde, commanding officer of the regiment, is here with the team during the drills.
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Pei
Parisian hats and high society shatter fashion norms
A Paris correspondent notes rising hat prices and elaborate trimming, comparing to Ostend and Monte Carlo. Countess Spot tisood-Mackin, enobled by Pope Leo XIII and now in Paris for her niece’s wedding, reflects on independence in marriage, past engagements, and the lure of church life. She recounts enduring principles in love and hints at a fraught balance between Parisian society and American ideals.
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Ostend
Paris
Monte Carlo
Rome
Spiridovitch
Self Britton
St Louis
Courttess Spottiswood
Blackfin
Tarieges
France
America
Ron
Postmistress Cites Address Rules In Bernhardt Case
A seaside actress is denied mail because her address was not on file at the post office. The postmistress says notices must be given to receive letters. The actress is said to comply with the rules, but expediency may argue otherwise.
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London
Smith
France
Paris
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Boulevard Persie
Adtress
M. Vietorien Sarsou
Git
Mme. Bernhardt
Balloon Trip Postponed by Army Unit at Washington Plant
The large war balloon of the Signal Corps did not ascend yesterday at the Washington Gas Light Company plant. Captain Chandler and pilot C. McCoy, with Fort Myer soldiers, considered the factors and judged the ascent inadvisable due to the men being tired after an eighty seven mile march on Monday. Weather was favorable yesterday.
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Signal Corps
United States Army
Cat. C. Def. Chandler
C. McCoy
Fort Myer
Washington Gag Light Company
Chandler
Mecoyai
Cruiser in Collision Off Cape Cod Bay
Word from Admiral Evang reports a collision between the converted cruiser Prairie and the schooner Flora Nickerson in Cape Cod Bay. Commander W P Potter of the Vermont is named head of inquiry. Prairie commanded by A A Ackerman has been sent to Boston for court proceedings. The Navy suspects the severe gale at target range Sunday caused the accident.
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Mary Department
Evang
Cape Cod Bay
Prairie
Flora Nickerson
W. P. Potter
Batts
Vermont
A A. Ackerman
Boston
Hammerstein Buys Site for Philadelphia Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein spent October in Philadelphia finalizing a deal for a Harrar mansion and grounds at Broad and Poplar Streets to build a new opera house. He plans an annual Philadelphia grand opera season of eighty performances starting next year.
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Watkinstoin
New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Philadelphia
Mr. Hammerstein
Harrar
Hroad and
Poplar I Streets
Quaker City
Shano Rash
Philadelphis
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