Equal World Mark Annual Fall Shoot At Congress Heights
The District National Guard held its three day fall shoot at Congress Heights Range. Charles M Putnam tied the world record with 47 of 50 in the 206 yard like match. Winds hindered marksmen but several perfect scores were made including two by Lt. Mal Poc Biscyott and others. Prizes and medals will be awarded in December to top victors and guardsmen.
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Congress Heights
District National Guard
Charles M Putnam
Cpt Allen
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Camp Terry
Vrtestants
Seus
Fo Harris & Conaghy
Serat
Thomas Brown Company
Tory G DC
Dock Yesterda
Ther Machages
Soin Doyis Carmody
L. Cline
Rudolph Yose
Frantz Kopp
William & Duvall
Ward Evans
Philp
T Halk T B Spence Ray HK
Middaugh
William E Shannon
Lester Moore
I Shanon
Joseph Stoddard
R. P Andrews
Col
HB Randle
A. C Moses Everett Rapiey
J A Mueblaigen
Mey Willige Gibbs & Daple
HB. Howenstein
Andrew Loeffter
Charles E Miller
Overland Auto Company
United States Public Health and Marines
Twenty Fifth Street
Hegir
Trust regulation plan flavors national policy debate
A draft bill proposed by the Attorney General seeks tighter control over trusts and corporations amid a national discussion on antitrust reform. The plan, discussed in Washington, aims to address alleged abuses by large interstate firms and to create a form of balancing mechanism for corporate power.
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Wershal
Mir
Ihe
Star Dow
Fife
Eight Midshipmen Dropped From Annapolis Board Reforms
The report notes eight midshipmen recommended for dismissal by the academy academic board following failure in examinations. The action, tied to presidents and interstate commission reforms, aims to address deficiencies in studies and ensure proper jurisdiction under new legal changes. Names include Loe, Marin, Arnold, and Simmonas among others. the source lists several state and federal officials involved in the reform push.
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Moines
Laval Academy
Te Ely
Atudles
Mt Ceath
Ho Ruhl Marin
Arnold Preabe
Interstan
Simmona
Kentucky
Webster
Commission
Maryland
D Hibbard
Minnesota
Georgia
Randolph Dick
Arkansas
Ammerce Commission Power Land
Interstate Commission
Tracewell's Secretary Named for Albany Celebration
Charles G Roach of this city appointed private secretary to Geo Olver for Albany celebration. Maj Gen Olver acting Secretary of War. Robert J Trace War left Washington for Albany. The Albany ceremony marks the Portela festival with the McCulloch revenue cutter commanded by Capt GM Daniels.
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Charles G Roach
Geo. Olver
Albany
Olver
Troller
The
Treasury
Robert J Trace
Washington
Alwell Tans
Revenue Cutter
McCulloch
GM Daniels
San
Records With Big Guns At Coast Artillery Practice
Coast artillery units report sharp gains in marksmanship as a new graduated practice system yields higher scores. Fort Howard Maryland records eight hits in fourteen shots in seven minutes and thirty seconds, while Fort Monro Virginia students notch two hits in thirty four shots in two minutes thirty seconds. Two ranges of practice, 3000 to 7009 yards, are required before advancing.
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Uncle Sama
Fort Howard
Fort Monrde
Fred Im
Navy to Punish Culprits for Court Martial Frauds
The Navy vows strict punishment for officers and sailors convicted by court martial. Warrant Machinist Michael Gobel, once with the cruiser Colorado, was convicted of various infractions including misappropriation. He escaped from the brig on the cruiser Tennessee at San Francisco. The government redoubles efforts to recapture him and plans to charge desertion upon capture, potentially extending his sentence.
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Navy Department
Navy
Michael Gobel
Colorado
Gobel
Tennessee
San Francisco
WEST POINT SHORT OF OFFICER OUTPUT
The army faces a shortage of West Point graduates with less than 39 percent of officers trained there. A plan proposes increasing cadet appointments to 12 annually and shifting graduation intervals to three years, aiming to bolster officer numbers amid a long standing strength cap and past appointment rates.
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United States Army
West Point Maltars Academy
Secretary of War
Congress
Corps of Taciety
West Point
Weat Point
Mar Department
Corps of Cadets
Canadian Finances Study Led by Monetary Commission
A report from the American monetary commission outlines study of Canadian finances. Officials including Muttal Gey and others travel from Montreal to London to Newark, with plans to visit Port Laie and Washington. The delegation anticipates a October arrival and leadership roles within the commission are noted.
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Chambers of Monetary Commission
Montreal
Mississippi Channel Improvement Association Seeks Dredge Plan
The Mississippi Channel Improvement Association urged Congress to adopt a plan for dredging from Minneapolis to St Louis to create a canal in the Mississippi River. It supported public landings along the Voessinpl River and backed broader river and harbor work by the national congress.
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Improvement Association
Dredgang
Minneapolis
St Lows
A & Cot Dunel
Miselisippi
Minietois Tes Laula
Indorayinert
Ant
Voessinpl River
Made to measure overcoats offered at similar price
An advertisement touts custom tailored overcoats as superior to ready made, claiming similar prices. It emphasizes the value of individual measurement and the quality of the crafted garment.
Dewey Defends Navy Buy If War Looms Say Ships Can Be Bought
Admiral George Dewey defended strengthening the U S Navy noting that in wartime the U S could purchase ships and auxiliaries if needed. He criticized subsidies for merchant ships, while highlighting existing fleets and rising enlistment, and warned against underestimating naval readiness in a future conflict.
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United States
Landis
George Dewey
Cincinnati
Landx
Dewey
Redatta
Retired Lieut Woodson, Rough Rider Veteran, Dies
Second Lieutenant Plohens F Woodson of Eight Infantry U S who enlisted in 1898 and served in Cuba with the Rough Riders has been retired due to mobility. A Texan, he mustered out in 1899 then rejoined as a private in 1901, later becoming a quartermaster sergeant, and earned a commission in 1906 at age 42.
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Albert
Biot
Coast Artillery Corps
Blunt
United States Military Academy
Texas
Plohens F Woodson
Cuba
Pooseyetts
Rough Ridera
Woodson
Valvary
Army Orders Show Dickinson's Son Absent on Duty
Fragmented military notices from Fort Snelling and Belle Meade detail Captain Dickinson’s son’s illness and absence. Secretary of War confirms reassignment of several officers to duties at Montgomery, Castine, and Annapolis. Names include Capt William M Stuart, Capt John M Campbell, Captain Polit, Lt Giles, Lieut Croson, Ensigns Doubling and Ferguson among others. Several officers receive torpedo construction and naval yard assignments as the war department reorganizes staffing.
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Dickinson
War Department
Belle Meade
Washington
el Paso
McKean
Contecticut
WJ Giles
Nava Academe Annsporls
Suiyth
Vavat
Aeademr
Annapolla
Ancram
P Croasa
Harprahire
Ordnanen Mice Lngiga RR
Vavy V
Mare Sateid
Dolphin
EA Lotquist
Montgomery
Torpedo
Costruction
Enuiga
Ign
Jowelt
Castine
Calloway
North Carolina
Ensten JV Gan
Togiana
Son of Michigan
Ensten JN Ferguson
Harkow
Bellinger
Ensiga HV Sewittrick
Torpedo Manruction
Eneiga AW Fitch
Torpedo Toptruction
Tesiga
Greco Qo
Saxtrantion
Engatiomanaf Ety Tafe
Roach tapped as secretary by prominent lawyers group
Mr Roach, son of former Senator Roach of North Dakota, 82, married with two children, Georgetown University law graduate and longtime local attorney, was chosen unanimously by a city firm seeking a capable secretary after enlisting several prominent lawyers for the post.
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Roach
North Dakota
Georgetown University
Tas
Mc ‘'Racewell
Roach Hex
Nagel to preside at opening of Southern Commercial Congress
Secretary Nagel is expected to preside over the opening session of the second Southern commercial congress to be held in this city in December. The meeting will precede the rivers and harbors congress and will feature a comprehensive exhibit of southern resources coordinated under Secretary John H Finney of the Apalachian National Forest Association.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Nagel
Rivers ‘and Harbors Congress
John H Finney
Appalachicn National Forest Association
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Unparalleled Cure Record
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as producing unrivaled cures for rheumatism nervousness tiredness and loss of appetite. Claims a formula of over ten remedies combined into 33 Hood's Sarsaparilla components known only to the makers. Describes blood cells as protecting the body from constant disease and asserts remarkable health benefits.
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Hood
Sentenced to Seven Years for Crime In Fort Leavenworth
William Turner, colored, found guilty by Criminal Court for scriminal recault. Turner was sentenced to seven years in Fort Leavenworth penitentiary. Meanwhile Baward White, convicted of stealing a horse and buggy, drew five years. Mary McDonald, stealing $3, earned one year and a day. Water Willfame pleaded guilty to stealing a horse and received nine months. Tyler Will was allowed to plead guilty to simple assault and got six months in the District jail.
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William Turner
Turner
Fort Leavenworth
Baward White
Stafford Yeasterdss
Mary McDonald
Tyler Win
Jal
Merrill to Leave Census for General Motors Post
Thomas Merrill, disbursing officer of the Census Bureau, resigns to join General Motors Company of New York as assistant to the secretary and treasurer. Merrill, Washington native and George Washington University LL B graduate, has long supported higher salaries for the permanent census staff and is highly regarded for his service in accounting and disbursements roles across several federal agencies.
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Cenana Duc
Thomas Merrill
Census Bureau
Merrill
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
General Motors Company of New York
Offcery
Clerr
Bis Statistical Bureau
Washington
Columbian University
George Washington University
Kapne Alpha
Forest Service
Gt Branch
Depart ‘Ment of Agriculture
Buresu
Merritt
Censta
Lila
Congress
Not Ready for Sidewalks at Union Station Project
District engineers report permanent sidewalks cannot be laid for about 18 months due to shifting earth around Union Station. Ground movement has created gaps beneath temporary walks, causing asphalt to occupy the sidewalk space. Work to install a lawn and remove derricks with fountains to begin soon.
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Union Station
Plana
District Engineerlme Department
Dave
Complaints on Lijon Station transfer practices voiced
Edward Munford of National City Bank of Washington told the commissioners that a transfer company at Lijon Station dominates baggage traffic and that the Terminal Company bars cabs from the marble roofed structure to push patronage to taxi firms. Commissioner West said the panel lacks jurisdiction and Munford was advised to file with the Terminal Company.
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Lijon
Edward Munford
National City Bank of Washington
Munford
West
Appalachian Congress Ends and Next Meeting Place Debated
Readings of stations for the 1919 meeting were recited from Chattanooga Knoxville Winston Salem Columbia and Asheville with no decision on location. Provident Pratt suggested NC should not host the conven ion and the executive committee was tasked with setting future plans while officers and delegates to regional and world conventions were elected in West Virginia and Morgantown.
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Shydhal
Washington Post
Asheville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Winston Salem
Columbia
Appalachian
Congress
Provident Pratt
North Carolina
Revered Nelms Visits Lynchburg Vestry Meeting
In Lynchburg on Oct 7 Rev J Henning Nelms rector of the Church of the Ascension in Washington met with the vestry of St Paul’s. He had recently served and promised to provide a definite answer next week regarding a raised issue and future support.
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Lynchburg Va
J Henning Nelms
Church of the Ascension
Washington
St Paule
Surgeons at Banquet Honor Keogh and International Medical Officers
A banquet at the Willard Hotel hosted by the Military Surgeons Association honored foreign delegates from Italy Canada Germany Japan and China among others. Sir Alfred Keogh praised international cooperation and universal peace while speakers from the United States Army Navy and public health addressed medical corps topics and shipboard infection control.
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Willard Hotel
P M Rixey
United States Navy
Army
JC Wise
Sir Alfred Keogh
British Army
Acd
Navy
Alfred
Fondan
Hoslag
Elobe
George H Torney
Army Medical Corps
C F Stokes
Naval Medical School
Burgeon General
Marine Hospital Service
A J Stone
National Guard of Minnesota
Johnson
James Porter Hannis Taylor
Claudio Blarea
Cot G CO Jones
Canadian Medical Service
Germany
Stabaarst de Presun
Alejandro Poss
Bunzo ‘Tometsuri
Imperial Japanese Naoyang
Han Ying Yang
Wacfarlend
Admiral Rixey
Hau
ing-Yang
Miitary Surgeons
New Witlard Hotel
Hsu Ying Yang
Beri
Who
Ras
Association
Peti Beri
Ineet
RC Wolcomb
Norfolk
C N Fiske
U . Nin
Gatey US
Quit Coffee and Tea and Try Postum for Nerve Relief
In almost all cases where coffee or tea is the drink relief comes from quitting it and taking Postum. It replaces the beverage with a powerful liquid food that provides elements to rebuild the nerve centres that have been damaged.
$21 000 000 to Enlarge Mills Plans Set for Southern Textile Growth
A survey in this week’s Manufacturers Record outlines plans to add 34428 spindles and 16488 looms to Southern textile equipment, with an estimated investment near $10,009,000. The third quarter shows higher totals than earlier periods, while other industrial notes include Clinchfield Coal beginning Dumps Creek development and several Virginia and West Virginia ventures with new capital and expansions.
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Inscopa
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Cente Ya
Graham Homers Mills
Graham He
Milla Suffolk Va
Morton Furniture Lattory
Morton Va
Rew River Collieries Company
Bun W Va
Hecles
First Train Seen By Blaine County Woman In Life
Mrs A M Buckner of Blalvy section arrived in Asheville North Carolina and for the first time saw a street car and railroad tram. Buckner, mother of seventeen, has spent most of her life about 48 miles from the city and is in full possession of her faculties.
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Ashevile
A M Buckner
Asheville
Buckner
Kent Replies to Swanson Defends Pubs Doctoring Accounts
Norfolk dispatch reports Capt William P Kent Republican gubernatorial candidate in Suffolk denounces Democratic rule charging doctored state accounts and hidden salaries while urging youths to back the GOP. He cites increased expenses and potential tax or bond needs if trends continue, and highlights speeches by Swanson and Mann as contrast. Leslie M. Shaw due at Suffolk Academy of Music October 22.
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Washington
Norfolk
Wiliam P Kent
Swanwig
Menn
Virginia
Virgina
Democratic Party
Swanson
Tucker
Fudge Mann
Kent
Suffolk
Nansemond County
Camipelman
Treachury
Leslie NM Suaw
Academy of Music
Weather Conditions and Return of Stranded Nome Workers
The document reports mixed conditions from the Weather Bureau with storm warnings in Florida and rain across the Middle States and Rockies. It notes cooler trends in the Northwest, near stationary temperatures elsewhere, and winds shifting from southerly to northerly along coasts. A plan is confirmed to repatriate 190 Nome workers stranded by the Alaskan Development and Investment Co. using the revenue cutter Bea, with government transport arranged.
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Depth of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Warhington
Stremnoon
Isle of Pines
Florida
Jupiter
Tampa
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain
Casio
Middle States
Tase
Guting Baturuay
Aldine
Middie
Atlantic
Staten
Middie Atlantic
Nome Alaska
Alaskan Development and Investment Company
Bea
Treasur Department
CapTeam VE Jacobs
Scrite
Mame
Een
Jag
Beatiles
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National Incorporation
Tracewell
Charles E Roach
Comptroller of Treasury
Big Guns
Coast Artilery
Markamansin
Muttal Gey -Yenatets Junier
Daniel
Rose
Onetar
Sng
Senniar
Taina
Nia
Farman
Enimioi
Tondon
Newark
Port Laie Om
Leah Wastigton
Mississippi
WR Bhoemaker
Bureau of Navigation
It Ap
Lieut Woodson
Rough
Sumuiona Bia
New York
Wil
General Motors Company
Haa
Stanford
Appalachian Congress
West Ya
Gratton
West Vargina
Meg Lenna Lowe Yost
Morgantown
Misa Jennie Engle
Fairmoopt
Jennie
Shook Burnsville
Alles Jackson Jatelew
A J ScheonWweth
Treasure
Glasgow
Yost
Keetly
Gmaha
Jennie Williams
Alexander Zeck
Trainer
Pastor Helms
Emmett Englishman
Saya
Mount Vernon
Walter Wyman
Marine Hospital
United States Revenue
Potomac
LW Curtis Ls A
Hector HG Beyer
Wise
J C Wse
America
Blackwood
Lesle ‘Shaw
Lansburgh & Bro
Tih
Batisse
DR. Patton
Union Dental
F Street
Ode
Tnt Attante
Tsetan Ma
Om Battle Ko
Upebmmadt
Invenport
Dee
Hanaas
New York NY
St Paul Mion
Sao Francisco
Toledo Ohle
Vicksturg
River Bulletin
Weanington Post Starpers
Shenandoak
Young Men’s Store
Bernstein
M.W. Pinel
Barker Supply
Aly
China
Baldpaian
TH Iit
Philip Tedfrer
H Street
Hinge
Muir
Ballantine
Norpids
Milburm, Heister & CO
Hington, GC
Famora Ira
Prandwich
Sidney West
Christian Xander
Virginia Port
Quality House
7Th St
Irr
Enecs
Postnader
Hitchcock
Lierexist
Jetstem
Imward
Saites States
Cheng Chih-Tung
Aetig
Adee
Atgts
Mr Wetcher
Penang
Oan Chang Chor Tung
Wilson G Mayers Manufacturers
G St
Waltons
Brussels
Ater
Whson & Mayers
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