Taft Enacts Sharp War Department Purchase Reforms
Secretary Taft issues an army order tightening War Department contracting and bidding. It bars post award modifications, requires strong financial and commercial scrutiny of bidders and bondsmen, and mandates frequent inspections by commissioned officers to curb fraud. Contracts now must meet firm standards or be annulled with new bidding opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
War Department
Schuylkill Arsenal
Philadelphia
Secretary of War
Oliver
Schuylkill
Masma
Putin
Cithin
Army Orders and Leaves of Absence Report
Army orders list leaves of absence and promotions for officers and enlisted, naming Lieu Raymond Wi Hardenbergh, Maj Lawrence J Hearn, Col Sephen P Jocelyn, FP Taggart, Jess E Stedje, Urlande Troxel, Cread Fo fox Eveyventa, Rohect McBech jr, George Mo Russell, Lewis Brown, Jerome G Pillow, Alph Hayden, Leonard W Prung, Printe Kinur J Williams, and others. Also notes assignments to West Point, hospital transfers, Fort Barare, Vancouver Barracks, Fort Omaha, San Francisco pay department board dissolution, and officer examination call in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wi Hardenbergh
Fouth Infante
Lawrence J Hearn
Sephen P Jocelyn
Cape Emore
FP Taggart
Eighth Infantry
Jess E Stedje
Cavalry
Dale
Urlande Troxel
Cread Fo Fox Eveyventa
Rohect McBech Jr
Fleventh
George Mo Russell
Lewis Brown
Jerome G Pillow
Alalph Hayden
Leonard W Prung
Kinur
Wiliams
Saverteenth
McPherson
Military Academy
West Point
Peru
Wells Hospital Corpa
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hotsprinca
Ark
General Hospital
Fort Bavaré SM
James B Boisceza
Privac
Frea Cy Blatt
Corps
Washington City
Vancouver Barracks
Chard H Carpenter
Signal Corps
Fort Omaha
Fort Wool No
Charles Ho MeKinstry
George F Downey
Charles G Dwyer
Eugene Coffin
William H Comegrs
San Francisco
Army Health Outlook Sees Improvement Despite Immoral Disease Rise
Surgeon General R. M. O'Reilly reports the Army's monthly sick list averaged 60 139 on military secretary returns, with 79 586 admissions and 406 deaths in the year. Disabilities reached 1 377, and moral habit illnesses rose to lead admissions, keeping 715 men on the sick list, the equivalent of eleven full infantry companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M O’reilly
Taft
Alck
West Virginia to Carry President From New Orleans to Hampton Roads
The Navy designates armored cruiser West Virginia as the President’s transport on the return from the South. Admiral Brownson will form a practice division around the flagship, possibly with Colorado and Pennsylvania to Key West for drilling before returning to New Orleans and on to Hampton Roads. The Maryland may join later and timing depends on repairs and Battenburg arrivals. Transport Thomas Sauls sails from San Francisco with Thirteenth Infantry and various officers and soldiers for Manila and the Philippine theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
West Virginia
New Orleans
Hampton Roads
Brownson
South
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Key West
Department
Diphtheria subsiding at Naval Academy in Annapolis
The Naval Academy reports the diphtheria situation among the fourth class midshipmen is under control with no new cases for four days and no danger expected. No extended leave beyond October 14 is anticipated. several key naval assignments and vessel movements are announced as officers and ships adjust orders and stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Inspection tour of coaling stations by Adm Manney
Rear Admiral Manney chief of the Naval Bureau of Equipment left Washington for a tour of inspection of coaling stations and equipment depots at several naval stations along the North Atlantic coast. He is accompanied by Lieut. Commander Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manney
Naval Bureau of Equipment
Washington
North Atlantic
Nelson
Rendzvous of Navy Dickins to Be in Command
Rear Admiral F W Dickins will head a winter squadron at Charleston starting mid November. The force includes the battleship Texas, monitors Florida Nevada and Arkansas, and six torpedo boats. About 1200 to 1500 men accompany the group with monthly costs near 100000 dollars. Charleston wins over Pensacola and Key West for coast defense evolutions this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Dickins
Charleston
Texas
Florida
Nevada
Arkansas
Pensacola
Key West
Coast Defense Squadron
Dickins
Dewey
Bonaparte
Admiral Dickins
Norfolk
Coast Defense
Charleston Dry Dock
Reaves Case Seeks Review of Examiners Proceedings
Artilleryman Second Lieutenant Wilson HO Reaves seeks a writ of certiorari to review special board examiner proceedings on his retirement application. General Frederick C Ainsworth, military secretary of the board, is named party defendant. Reaves claims he was ordered to the Philippines in 1902 and faced arduous duties and climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson HO Reaves
Artillery Corps
Special Board of Examiners
Frederick C Ainsworth
Reaves
Philippines
Soldier deemed unfit for duty moves review of board findings
A veteran declared suffering from sickness acquired in the line of duty after boards at Fort Monrose in 1904 and Fort McPherson in 194. His case, reviewed by Alexander Bacon of New York, seeks a reconsideration of the military determination. Troop D, Fifth Cavalry left Fort Grant for Fort Huachuca, with Grant turned over to a caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monrose
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Alexander Bacon
New York
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Grant
Ariz
Fort Huachuca
Russell Succeeds Purdy as Panama and Philippines Legal Head
Charles W. Russell, formerly special assistant, was appointed by the President as Assistant Attorney General. The Panama Canal rights and Philippine legal matters remain under his charge in the new role. Knox entrusted him with negotiations, sending him to France on government missions. Don Emilio Joubert, long charge d affaires for the Dominican Republic, is promoted to minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Russell
Maen
Milton D. Purdy
Formelly
William A. Day
Equitable Life Sot
Torney General
Knox
Russell
Panama Strip
France
Senor
Don Emilio C Joubert
Dominican Republic
New York
Washington
Republic
Beef Packers Demur on Indictment Conspiracy Charge
Chicago October 6 nine counts in the meat packers and many employees indictments were demurred to in federal court. Plea of not guilty to the first count will be entered Monday as the case before Judge Humphrey proceeds. The first count accuses conspiracy to restrain trade across states and lists control of 95 percent of the business by Armour Swift Fairbanks and Cudahy. The scheme allegedly included price fixing and market division to boost meat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
United States District Court
Humphrey
John 38. Miller
United States District
Morrison
Oliver E. Pagin
United States
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Fairbanks Canning Company
Cudahy Packing Company
J. Otis Humphrey
Hesters Cotton Report Signals Weaker Early Season Totals
Secretary Hester's weekly cotton statement shows an eight thousand bale decrease for the first six days of October from last year, with a gain over the year before. For thirty six days the season lags last year but runs ahead of the prior year as total movement, port receipts, and mill takings are tracked, with rising seaboard stocks and a planned Tuesday cotton bulletin from the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hester
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Canada
Southern
North
South
Seaboard
Internal Revenue Increases Report August 1905 Totals
The Commissioner of Internal Revenues reports August 1905 total collections at 19,935,072 dollars, up 802,780 from August 1904. Receipts by source show spirits 9,926,599 up 242,045. tobacco 4,274,299 up 256,046. fermented liquors 5,632,863 up 512,494. oleomargarine 31,122 up 12,530. process or renovated butter 10,614 up 1,929. miscellaneous 59,574 down 222,789. July and August net increase stands at 31,188,242. Fourth class postmasters named in several states include Samuel W. Anthony in Virginia Jackson, Anna Ei. Graham in Potato, Wiliam E. Wepler in Pennsylvania Fitz Henry, James E. Stoopa in Manowa, Harry R. Hoff in Middlesex, Frank W. Denison in South Northfield Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenues
Internal Revenue
Virginia—Jackson
Samuel W. Anthony
Potato
Anna Ei. Graham
Pennsylvania
Fitz Henry
Wiliam E. Wepler
Manowa
James E. Stoopa
Mid-dlesex
Harry R. Hoff
Vermont
South Northfield
Frank W. Denison
Santo Domingo orders translation of Simple Life by decree
An executive decree dated during the independence era orders translation of Charles Wagner's Simple Life and publication of 5 000 copies for distribution to schools and institutions in Santo Domingo. A second item notes a humorous exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about Willie Grafter, son of a politician, on street play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Charles Wagner
Cleveland Plain Center
Willie Grafter
Advertising Is Important News in The Post
The Post urges readers to view advertising as essential news and a key tool for merchants to reach bargain hunting women and price conscious men. It stresses The Post as a good newspaper and a premier advertising medium for informing the public about available goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Washington
Local service firms and harbor news appear in city column
Philip Lederer's Cleaning and Dyeing establishes itself at 1241 H Street NE with reliable service and reasonable prices. An oyster vessel brings about 200 bushels to town at 60 cents to $1 a bushel. Engraving firm Kerrand at 102 Pa. Ave. leads in lithography and stock certificates. Tug D. M Key moves coal vessels from Georgetown to local wharves. Gas stove ranges promise efficient heat and savings. Fireboat Firefighter captain Brown returns from leave to resume command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL Kerrand
Pa. Ave
Market and coastal trades highlight Port Scene
The refined Center Market appeals to shoppers with rigid sanitary inspections and fresh goods. A North Carolina schooner Mary Gaillard arrives laden with shingles for local dealers. The Joyce Engraving Company, famed across the East, anchors the Star Building with reliable service and guarantees. Tug M Mitchell Davis delivers the four masted Salisbury to Baltimore and heads toward the Chesapeake capes seeking ice laden vessels bound here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gaillard
North Carolina
M. Mitchell Davis
Salisbury
Bennett
Baltimore
Chesapeake
McDermott Carriage Company Acknowledged Locally
The John McDermott Carriage Company at 810 Pennsylvania avenue and 309 311 Missouri avenue has been a key grower in the city, known for high quality work and fair prices. It uses modern machinery and skilled labor to ensure near perfect output as Captain Chapman Slye, pilot of the steamer Randall, visits his family in St. Marys County Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Capt
Chapman Slye
Randall
St. Marys County
Excursion steamer trips on Potomac river scene
The Charles Macalester steamer offers a forty mile downstream and return river ride with an eighty mile total journey leaving Seventh Street wharf at 2 30 pm and 10 am on weekdays. Dining and refreshments available at modest prices. The Norfolk and Washington line advertises a day-night trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk amid historic Potomac sights, with premium demand likely before sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Macalester
Seventh Street Wharf
Potomac
Macalester
Mount Vernon
Wilington
Seventh Street
Washington
Frederick the Great
Alexandria
Fort Foote
Forts Washington
Hunt
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton
Mecca for Sightseers in Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria offers rich historical attractions from Christ Church to the Braddock House and Carlyle House. Washington and Mount Vernon are highlighted with notes on the Washington-Alexandria Lodge, the City Hotel, and the Marshal House where Ellsworth was killed. Trains run from Twelfth and Pennsylvan ia Avenue, with Mount Vernon service hourly, and private palace cars available via the railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
United States
Alexandria
Belhaven
Potomac
National Capital
Washington
Christ Church
England
Washington and Lee
Robert EK. Lee
Virginia
Washington-Alexandria
Masonic Temple
City Hall
Cameron Street
United States Capitol
Braddock House
Fairfax and
Cameron Streets
Carlyle
Gen. Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Col Carlyle
City Hotel
Cameron and
Royal Streets
Marshal House
King and
Pitt Streets
Elmer Ellsworth
New York Zouaves
James Jackson
Mount Vernon
Twelfth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mount Verran
Colvin
Washington, Alexandria and
Manhattan Laundry Delivers Smooth Work At 2¢ Collars
Edward A. Weiss of Randall Line returns from two short vacations. The advertisement touts Manhattan Laundry at 1346 Florida Avenue offering collars and cuffs for 2¢ and promises minimal wear with fine city quality. A card for wagon or phone North 419 is requested for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Avenue
The Event of the Season Hagerstown Fair Opens
Opening day set for October 10 1905 in Hagerstown with promising attractions and prepared management. Visitors from surrounding counties expect a larger, more engaging fair than any prior year. Tickets available at Seventh Street Wharf and 14th Street.
Temagami Region Opens as Ontario’s Prime Sports Ground
The Ontario government has opened a vast 1.4 million acre Temagami region in northern Ontario a sportsman's paradise with Moose and caribou hunting from Oct 16 to Nov 15 waterfowl, partridge and grouse seasons also listed. The area features Lake Temagami with a 3000 mile shoreline, 1600 islands and a pine log hotel for visitors. Fishing offers bass trout pike and salmon with streams clear to thirty to forty feet. Access via Grand Trunk Railway from Toronto to North Bay and Temagami Station with guides, camping gear, and provisions available locally. Information can be obtained from G T Bell and Frank P Dwyer of Grand Trunk Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Lake Temagam
Temagami
America
Hudson Bay Company
Bear Island
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
North Bay
G. T. Bell
Montreal
Q Frank P Dwyer
Eastern
Grand Trunk Raiway
Broadway
New York
Martin Bros Real Estate Firm Profile and Local Notes
An Old Establishment in West End marks twenty years in business at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue. The firm with strong northwest focus handles investment property loans mortgages and full rental management plus an active fire insurance department with major carriers. Also noted are police return to duty and a healthful push for women’s savings and banking, shorthand instruction ads, and Horsford’s Acid Phosphate promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
Pennsylvania
Adda
Renta
Sergt. Russel Dean
Harbor
Whist with a King and Four Kings Tale
A traveler recounts thrilling adventures and the humorous boast of playing whist with a king. A man in an overcoat retorts that he once played with four kings and an ace, prompting surprised reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
ARMY
Ieiye
West Indies
Gulf Ports
Thomas Sauls
Thomas
Thirteenth Infantry
Company F
Markley
Bowen
Wal Byrne
van Poole
Harris
Goodale
Signal Corpa
Costello
Phippine
Hodges
Powell
Stowbrand
Engineer Corps
Davis
F J Drale
Wav’ Yard
Mare Island
Cal, &E
Wisconsin
Settle
Wash
Clover
F H Schofield
Perry
XS Freeman
Bureau of Steam Engineering
E Scranton
F E McCullough
Cal, &c
Albatrosa
E . Huntington
Albatross
Washington DC
A. Stuart
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Mage &c
Naval Training Station
Cal
R H Michels
Navy
Karpas City
Scranton
Miss
J W Amesse
Cairo
J Ho Whate
T D Berry
Guitpart
A J McLaughlin
Hamburg
Germany
Berlin
Newberry
Derling
O Brion
Leonidas
Nar
Tegansett Bay
Tacoma
Tomplinsville
Lawrence
Boston
Selicd
Olympia
Monte Cristi
Guantanamo
Kearsarge
League Island
Hannibal
Winter Evolutions
South Carolina
Bureau of Navigation
Brooklyn
Asiatic Station
League Island Navy Yard
Reaves Case
Purdy
Philippine
Design BY
May Manton
Charlie
Bertha
Willis L. Moore
Weather Brreau
Weather Bureau
Philip Lederer
H Street
Lederer
D. M Key
Kintz
Georgetown
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Capt Brown
Center Market
Joyce Company
Star Building
Lith and Paave
Joyce Egraving Company
McDermott
Alexandria, VA
Edward A. Weiss
Randall Line
Morris Parker
Harry Randall
Westmoreland County
Fort Monroe
Grove
Deligats
Temagaml
Eotal Department For Women
Nat
Safe Depaait, Savings and Trust Co
Sts
Pitman
Gregg
Wood
Commrcial College
Horsford
Bradfield Reostates Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!