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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
18
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Bebley argues ships gain security not by anchoring but through mobility, drills, and a strong fleet. He rejects war as likely but says a superior American navy deters conflict. he urges growth toward a larger battleship force and global reach.
Army orders list reorganizations and temporary duty assignments for officers and medical staff. Key names include Russell, Boyer, Davis, Crikatus, Reed, and Covington. Several officers are detailed for Fort Leavenworth, Wadsworth, and Chicago postings with observers noting a general visit by General J Franklin Bell to New York in October.
The Navy Department moves to extend the new policy to captains of battleships limiting their sea command to sixteen months to gain broader input from experienced officers. The changes will affect commanders currently serving on HMS Hest heading to the Pacific and will be announced in a few days.
Rumors swirl as Assistant Secretary Newberry proposes a swimming test for rear admirals stirring uproar in Washington. The plan draws derision over fitness standards, while figures like Rear Admiral Cowles and Evans brace for a possible showcase. Evans appears confident, Cowles struggles to meet the test amid comic difficulties described in the dispatch.
Admiral Evans has named Com Potter of the Vermont to head a board of inquiry into the collision ten days ago in Coe Cod Bay between the cruiser Prairie and the schooner Flora Wikerson. The inquiry will be held in Boston where the Prairie is sent. Commander Ackeman leads the Prairie. A list notes deaths among Manila reports: Napoleon Thomas, Paul V. Davis, Arthur Oliver, Jason C. King, Tseah Ricks, Alvin Wutrell, and others from various units. Colonels George L. R. Brown and Anarma H. Russell retire from the Army, after long service. The monitor Monterey has been recommissioned at Olongapo with a reduced crew and one commissioned officer.
A scrambled dispatch details movements of several naval vessels including Arived Prairia Deaton Tannesnes and Albany while a special service squadron led by a flagship Teonessro and Washington along with Alastant and Rawr Ad anirgt Ceiel Bebyot ne sopumander is described as being organized for command.
A period piece extols quitting coffee for Postum, claiming rapid bodily changes within ten days as caffeine poisons nerves are removed. It advertising a tastier, milder beverage and urges readers to read The Hoxd to West ville for proofs of the claims and to see there is There’s Rekeon.
Tragic bridesmaid losses and many Washington residents travel for social events. Names include Mia Mary Anderson, Miss Kirkman of Baltimore, and Miss Bessie Reynolda of Asheville. Frank Mattingly is best man. Pledged to reside in Washington, the couple plans a Mars apartment. Miss Kirkman departs Oct 8 for Springfield, Ohio to visit Mrs. Patric, then aunt Mrs. Hugh Williams in Louisville. Several locals return from Maine Adirondacks for winter at home. Mrs. D. J. Garr’s daughter joins Capt. Carr at Fort Leavenworth. Prof. Harry Patterton Hopkins and family back from four months in Maine. Washingtonians resting at the Broadweil Hotel, New York include I. B. Morgan and others. The Clara Borris Clayton Feaney marriage is postponed due to Feaney being called away. Dr. G. F. Getwing and wife plan Western tour including Southern California and possibly Mexico, returning by May. Hancocks attend Richmond wedding of Robert Rives Hancock and Eleanor Carrington. Miss Louise Wilson, Miss Mary Lyon, and Miss Hut Lewis take an apartment at the Portner.
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, America's wealthy heiress with a fortune near 12.6 million, is reported engaged to an Austrian officer. The announcement, planned at The Breakers in Newport, is kept secret by the Vanderbilt family while suitors and Paris connections are weighed.
The Ladies Auxiliary Society of the Washington Hebrew Congregation will hold its initial greeting of the year on holiday 31 at 8 o'clock in the vestry of the Eighth Street Temple. Officers will be elected and plans discussed for a concert later in the season.
Hayman of Frohman in New York says Cunard Line and Mr. Frohman have arranged London talks to mount plays and concerts on the three new Cunard steamships. The Lusitania will likely launch the venture with light comedy, later expanding to other theatricals if successful.
At the Catholic University opening Tuesday, most protests except Dr. P. Z. Lenox were present. Lenox will replace Maurice Francis Egan and begin lectures. Rev. David Hilhouse Burl of Georgetown addressed students at the Medical School opening, noting larger attendance since the admission standard rose as the last school began last night.
Funeral services for Frank P. Burke were held yesterday from his home with Rev Father Buckey officiating at St Matthew's Church. O'Connell of Boston served as master of ceremonies. Honorary pallbearers included Joseph H. O'Neill James M. Green M F O'Donoghue Col Jon G Healy Babcock P J Walsh Altison Nailor and P E McMahon. Delegations from societies in which Burke belonged attended and burial followed at Beunt owes.
Miss Matilde Hannegan of London to wed Capt Goland Clarks of the British Army at St John s Church number today The ceremony will be performed by Rev Holand Cotton Smith and a wedding breakfast will follow at the Shoreham Attendants and travel plans include visits to colonial governors in New Zealand Melbourne and elsewhere Miss Hannegan says she remains American at heart and wanted to be given away by her brother Duncan Hannegan an official of the United States Geological Survey is her brother The bride s American ties and international romance are highlighted by the match and the couple will tour the world for about eighteen months before returning to celebrate in Washington or the United States The Roosevelt box at the National Theater was also noted during the same evening events.
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