Taft Orders Stricter War Dept Contract Rules
Secretary Taft issues an army order tightening the War Department procurement. Contracts may be annulled for non fulfillment, all supplies face commissioned officer inspection, bidder integrity and financial standing must be checked, and bonds must be ample. The measure aims to prevent fraud like at Schuylkill arsenal and ensures bids reflect true specifications and fair competition.
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Taft
War Department
Schuylkill Arsenal
Philadelphia
Secretary of War
Oliver
Schuylkill
Masma
Putin
Cithin
Army Orders Show Leaves, Promotions, and Transfers
Army records list numerous leaves of absence for officers including Lieu Raymond Wi Hardenbergh and Maj Lawrence J Hearn with extensions. Promotions for second lieutenants and reassignments across cavalry, infantry, and engineers are noted, along with transfers to academies, hospital postings, and pay department examinations pending in San Francisco.
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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 Report Shows 715 Ill From Immorality
Surgeon General R M O Reilly submits health survey to Secretary Taft noting enlisted strength 68 740 on sick reports and 60 139 on military secretary returns. Year sees 79 586 admissions 406 deaths and 1 377 discharges. Immoral habits cause 16 percent of admissions, rising to first in diseases by year end, with 715 men on sick list equal to eleven full infantry companies.
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R. M O’reilly
Taft
Alck
West Virginia to carry President home from New Orleans
The Navy designates armored cruiser West Virginia as the presidential transport from New Orleans to Hampton Roads on the South Atlantic trip. Admiral Brownson will lead a division of armored cruisers with the flagship, possibly aided by the Colorado and Pennsylvania to Key West for drills, before heading to New Orleans and on to Hampton Roads. Details on whether the Colorado and Pennsylvania accompany back are unsettled and depend on circumstances. The Maryland, the fourth ship, will join later after repairs.
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Navy Department
West Virginia
New Orleans
Hampton Roads
Brownson
South
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Key West
Department
Diphtheria Subside at Naval Academy in Annapolis
Diphtheria among the fourth class at the Naval Academy is under control with no new cases for four days and no expected danger. No midshipmen leave beyond October 14. Navy movements include detachments and assignments for officers and surgeons, pending Newberry’s arrival to decide on naval militia vessel allocations.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Inspecting Coaling Stations Tour Led by Rear Admiral 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.
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Manney
Naval Bureau of Equipment
Washington
North Atlantic
Nelson
Rendezvous of Navy Dickins to be in Command
Rear Admiral F W Dickins plans to base a winter coast defense squadron at Charleston from mid November to April 1. The force includes the battleship Texas, monitors Florida Nevada and Arkansas, and six torpedo boats under his command with 1,200 to 1,500 men. The move aims to utilize Charleston harbor as superior winter quarters over Pensacola or Key West, a view supported by Admiral Dewey and Secretary Bonaparte.
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South Carolina
Pensacola
Key West
Dewey
Bonaparte
F. W. Dickins
Charleston
Texas
Florida
Nevada
Arkansas
Coast Defense Squadron
Dickins
Admiral Dickins
Norfolk
Coast Defense
Charleston Dry Dock
Reaves Case Seeks Review of Examining Board Proceedings
Artilleryman Wilson HO Reaves seeks a writ of cersionari to review the special board of examiners actions on his retirement application. Gen Frederick C Ainsworth, military secretary, is named as a defendant. He alleges orders to the Philippines in 1902 and cites arduous duties and climate.
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Wilson HO Reaves
Artillery Corps
Special Board of Examiners
Frederick C Ainsworth
Reaves
Philippines
Military man’s duty status disputed over sickness
A former service member underwent multiple boards from 1904 to 194? with conflicting findings on fitness for duty. After years of medical disagreement, a 194? board ruled him ill from line of duty. Meanwhile he was ordered to report in June at Fort McPherson near Atlanta. Attorney Alexander Bacon of New York is involved. Troop movements: Troop D, Fifth Cavalry left Fort Grant for Fort Huachuca. Fort Grant turned over to a caretaker.
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Fort Monrose
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Alexander Bacon
New York
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Grant
Ariz
Fort Huachuca
Russell Succeeds Purdy In Panama and Philippine Legal Work
Charles W. Russell is named Assistant Attorney General under Attorney General Knox. The Panama Canal and Philippine legal matters remain under his charge, including prior duties from the Panama strip and distant possession negotiations. Russell previously led these issues and represented the government in France. Don Emilio Joubert is promoted to Minister for the Dominican Republic.
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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
Meat packers enter not guilty plea in high profile conspiracy case
Formal demurrers to nine counts were filed against five meat packers and seventeen employees in Chicago. Pleas of not guilty on the first count will be entered next Monday as the case before Judge J Otis Humphrey proceeds. The indictment accuses a 95 percent market control and a detailed plan to fix prices and restrain competition from 1902 to 1905.
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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 Shows Sharp Yearly Declines and Gains
Secretary Hester's weekly cotton statement released in New Orleans on October 6 details six days of October with an 8,000 bale decrease from last year and a 4,600 bale increase over the year before. For 36 days the season, totals lag last year by 139,000 yet exceed the year before last by 198,000. weekly receipts and port movements are given, with foreign exports and mill takings noted, along with a new weekly Weather Bureau bulletin to be issued each Tuesday focusing on cotton.
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New Orleans
Hester
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Canada
Southern
North
South
Seaboard
Willis L. Moore
The
Weather Brreau
Weather Bureau
Internal Revenue increases August 1905 totals rise
The monthly report from the Commissioner of Internal Revenues shows August 1905 total collections at 19 935 072 dollars, up 802 780 from August 1904. Major sources were Spirits 9 926 599 dollars, Tobacco 4 274 299, Fermented liquors 5 632 863, with rises of 242 045, 256 046, and 512 494 respectively. Fourth class postmasters appointed include Samuel W. Anthony in Virginia Jackson and Frank W. Denison in South Northfield.
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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
Translation order for Simple Life in Santo Domingo schools
An executive decree dated August 23 in Santo Domingo orders translating the work Simple Life by Charles Wagner and publishing 5,000 copies for distribution to schools and other institutions. The draft note follows a local anecdote about a boy and a politician's son in Cleveland.
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Santo Domingo
Charles Wagner
Advertising Is Important News To The Post Readers
The Post promotes itself as a good newspaper and the best advertising medium. It notes women seek bargains and men seek prices, with merchants using the paper to interest readers in what they sell.
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The
Post
Washington
Local services and businesses in Washington area
Local ads highlight Philip Lederer’s Cleaning and Dyeing at 1241 H Street NE with delivery across the city and cheerful estimates. An oyster vessel brings Potomac River stock. engraving firm Kerrand at 102 Pa. Ave. handles lithography and stock certificates. Gas stove merits include efficiency, cost savings, and payback in one season from C A Muddiman & Co. Fireboat Chief Brown returns to duty aboard Firefighter.
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JL Kerrand
Pa. Ave
Fresh Market Traits and Notable East Engravings
The Finest Market attracts shoppers with price edges and strict sanitary checks. The schooner Mary Gaillard arrives carrying shingles from North Carolina for local dealers. Joyce Engraving Company, a leading eastern firm, operates from Star Building annex, renowned for near perfect work, punctual service, and a broad client base. Tug M Mitchell Davis delivers four masted Salisbury to Baltimore and heads to the Chesapeake capes for ice laden vessels bound to this port.
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Mary Gaillard
North Carolina
United States
Joyce Company
Star Building
Lith and Paave
Joyce Egraving Company
M. Mitchell Davis
Salisbury
Bennett
Baltimore
Chesapeake
McDermott Carriage Company Leads City Growth
Identified with the city, the John McDermott Carriage Company at 810 Pennsylvania Avenue and 309 311 Missouri Avenue has long stood for high quality work at fair prices. The firm combines modern machinery with skilled labor to ensure near perfect work. Capt Chapman Slye, pilot of the steamer Randall, is ashore with his family in St Marys County Maryland.
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John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Capt
Chapman Slye
Randall
St. Marys County
Excursion on the Charles Macalester Steamer
Pleasant afternoon and evening river sail on the Charles Macalester leaving Seventh Street wharf tomorrow at 2:30 PM for an eighty mile trip down the Potomac with scenic views and sunset. Dining and refreshments available at low prices. Two trips weekly to Mount Vernon with departures 10 AM and 2:30 PM. return times around 2:15 PM and 6:15 PM. Sightseers visit the Potomac historic sites including the Puritan monitor, Fort Foote and Alexandria. Limited day trips on the Norfolk and Washington line to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk may be in high demand.
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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 VA
Historic Alexandria draws visitors with Christ Church founded 1773 and Washington family ties. Notable spots include Washington Alexandria Lodge No 22, Braddock House, Carlyle House, City Hotel, Marshal House, and Mount Vernon access. Trains run from Twelfth and Pennsylvan ia Ave. Mount Vernon Palace Car available by charter.
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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
Best Laundry Promises Smooth Work and Low Rates
The notice promotes Manhattan Laundry at 1346 Florida Avenue offering two cent collars and cuffs work with minimal wear. It invites customers to send a card for wagon or call North 419. Edward A. Weiss of Randall Line returns from a short vacation.
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Manhattan Laundry
Florida Avenue
Edward A. Weiss
Randall Line
Event of the Season Hagerstown Fair Opens October 10 1905
Great Hagerstown Fair opens October 10 1905 with extensive attractions and improved management. Tickets available at Seventh street wharf and 70 Fourteenth street, good for three days from sale for viewing Norfolk area resorts and steamship trips. A cold remedy advertisement notes Ek Groves signature on the box.
Temagami Region Opened for Moose Caribou and Fishing
Ontario government opens Temagami region a 1 400 000 acre forest reserve for hunting fishing and camping. Moose and caribou may be hunted Oct 16 to Nov 15 waterfowl duck and partridge seasons listed. Angling includes bass pike trout with clear waters and many lakes connected by rivers. Grand Trunk Railway provides access from Toronto to North Bay with guides and equipment available locally.
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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 Shapes West End Growth
Twenty years of service by Martin Bros Real Estate Brokers at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue, with strong Northwest Market presence. Specializing in investment property loans mortgages rental management and property supervision plus an in-house fire insurance department with leading companies. Includes bank deposit push for women and shorthand instruction from local schools.
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West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
Pennsylvania
Adda
Renta
Sergt. Russel Dean
Harbor
Whist Tales Spark Crowned Rivalry in a Laugh
A Chicago journa story recounts a traveler returning from a trip sharing adventures. He boasts of playing whist with a king, prompting a sharp reply from a man in an overcoat who says he once played with four kings and an ace. The exchange highlights friendly bragging and comic bravado.
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Chicago
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ARMY
Newspaper
tAieive
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
Bureau of Navigation
Brooklyn
Asiatic Station
League Island Navy Yard
Reaves Case
Purdy
Philippine
Design BY
May Manton
Charlie
Bertha
Cleveland Plain Center
Willie Grafter
Philip Lederer
H Street
Lederer
D. M Key
Kintz
Georgetown
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Capt Brown
Center Market
McDermott
Alexandria, VA
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
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