Georgia Launches War Vessel Georgia at Bath Iron Works
The article details the launch of the battleship Georgia at Bath Iron Works in Maine. It describes the ceremony with Miss Stella Tate, champagne, and officials from Maine, with the ship described as the most powerful type of war vessel and capable of greater speed than any existing battleship in the American navy.
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Bath
Air M
Sebast
Maine
Georgia
Bath Iron Works
Stelle Te Diagrar
William Doord
Carter
Neal Moers
Pua Sect
Vuramenta
Vaine Picus T Witniss
Oempirs i Udel
Joseph Moet
Cerg
Mes Terrell
Mies Flun
Wahorter Wiss
Carter Ho
Unhanced Without A Hitch Pa dah Launch Somethin
A gunboat Pa dah was launched on the Harlem River near Morrisania with a champagne toast by sponsor Annie Westser. The vessel, named Evducuh, is designed for eastern waters, 200 feet long, speed around 14 knots, armed with multiple guns, and to be completed in twelve months.
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Padah
Charles L. Seabury
Harlem
Morrissintts
Annie Wav
Dubuque
Contfae
Vaix Birch
Navy Rifle Team Aims to Retain Hilton Trophy
The Hilton Trophy, won by the Navy rifle team as second prize this year, has been received at the Navy Department and displayed in the Secretary’s reception room. Henry Hilton donated the shield in 1878 while a twelve-man service team competed nationwide. The Navy team, reorganized only a month before the contest, will be coached by Lieut Fabin, reappointed captain, and sent to duty aboard monitors at Annapolis for early spring practice.
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Navy
Hitton
Navy Department
Secretary 5
Henry Hilton
Lieut Fabin
Peer Wiere
Annapolis
Paymaster General Urges Laws to Prevent Deposit Book Extortion
Paymaster General reports widespread money lending abuse against soldiers, especially in San Francisco, urging legislation to forbid sale pledge or assignment of deposit books except on discharge with final statements. Proposes penalties and that such acts become a military offense to protect service members. Also notes proposed rise in commutation for quarters and increased allowances for expert riflemen and marksmen. The launch of the US brig Boxer as a training ship is reported with specs and purpose.
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San Francisco
F . Dodge
New York
Washington
Chicago
Military and naval orders and personnel movements
A long list of orders applies to army officers with leave, transfers, and duties. Capt Stephen M Hackney moves from the Pitth Infantry to Twenty-first Infantry, Capt Austin P Frescott shifts positions, and Capt Reynolds J Burt is ordered to Fort Thomas for duty with Company D. Navy notes include Blackfinger to Portsmouth, a general board duty change, and several retirements and appointments at Portsmouth and Buffalo. Vessel movements list arrivals and sailings, followed by a concert program by Haley's Band at Julius Lansburgh. The Homeward Bound Mission observes its fifth anniversary with services at First Presbyterian Church and related remarks by local clergy and officials.
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Fort Thomas
Teport
John Trance
Ninth Cavalry
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Portsmouth
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Navy Yard
New York
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Navy
F L Chaple
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Dereau
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EB. Allen
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Davy Yard
Norfolk Va
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New Paris
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Dreams of
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Gavotte
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Oddity
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First Presbyterian Church
Warner
George Bailey
Westminster College
Donald McLeod Teunis Hamiin
Ferguson
Albert Evans
W J Hutchinson
Eckhardt
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Pennsylvania Avenue
The Safety of Overeating and a Digestive Remedy
A dated persuasive piece arguing that there is no fixed rule to stop eating, praising overeating alongside Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. It claims digestion fails without sufficient food, extols nourishment, and promises renewed strength and health through regular meals and the product.
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Earth
Torres
Sontela
eJl
Bragileid
Hilton School pupils exhibit flowers and vegetables
Pupils from Hilton School Sixth and C northeast presented a display of home grown flowers and vegetables from seeds supplied by the Agricultural Department. Miss Julian Rawlings oversaw the exhibit as teachers gave gardening talks, with students from first to eighth grade contributing specimens including nasturtiums petunias beans and peppers.
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Hilton
Hilton School
Agricultural Department
Julian Rawlings
Curtis
Frisco Kid at White House Boots Shine Fame Not Truth
Frisco bootblack Fred Racik known as the Frisco Kid ate at the White House and aimed to shine the President’s shoes though not seen by Theodore Roosevelt. He traveled from San Francisco with 16 cents, earned on the road, and received coin souvenirs from John E. Wilkie of the Secret Service.
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Fred Racik
White House
Booker T
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Roosevelt
Washington
Bey
Philadelphia
Loeb
John E. Wilkie
Secret Service Bureau
Fred
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