Navy to rush repairs on battleships for Pacific fleet
Brooklyn Navy Yard receives orders to accelerate work on the Alabama Rhode Island and Ohio as part of a major overhaul. The Massachusetts will stay, the Vestal to be launched next spring, and submerged torpedo tubes to be installed on the Rhode Island along with a new fire control system and other advanced warfare gear.
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Rhode Island
New York
Caspar ¥. Goodrich
Brookyn Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Brooklyn Yard
Admiral Evans
Pacific Ocean
Alabama
Ohio
Navy Yard
Coungclicat Ia
Dolphin
Panther
Het
Massachusetts
Vestal
Pavy
Hee Machiesy
Rahge-Findlima
Une Vega
Grant Leads Riding Test At Jamestown Exposition
General Frederick D. Grant, commander of the Department of the East, led eight officers in a horseback riding test as part of President Roosevelt’s vacancy order. The 15 mile ride included two miles at a walk and five at a gallop, starting from Grant’s Jamestown Exposition headquarters.
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Washington Post
Frederick D. Nt
U. S. Ay
Department of the East
Roosevelt
Grant
Jamestown Exposition
G Runt
Atlantic Fleet Target Practice Report Reveals Vessels’ Scores
Metcalf releases findings from Cape Cod Bay drills with all Atlantic fleet ships except Louisiana completing target practice. Maine led with standout rifle marks, Alabama and Kentucky near top, Georgia average, Minnesota high short range score, Kaneas and Connecticut also posted strong results.
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Metcalf
Cape Cod Bay
Maine
North Atlantic
Timoh
Alabama
Kentucky
Georgis
Bloch
Minnesota
Tila Kaneas
Connecticut
Naval Institute Meets in Annapolis Officers Election
The Naval Institute in Annapolis Maryland held its annual meeting to elect officers. Officers named include President Rear Admiral C F Goodrich Vice President Captain Charles J Nadeer Secretary and Treasurer Professor Philip K Alger Board of Control Commander Walter F Worthingrot Commander W Benson Lieut Com W H Bullard Lieut Com H L Zeigemier and Prof N M Terry. The Naval Academy superintendent serves ex officio as vice president. Movements of naval vessels were listed with ships from Norfolk Leagua Taland Gaze Cod to Boston and New London among others.
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Werthingtas
Annapolis
Naval Institute
United States Naval
C.F. Good+ sich
Charles J. Nadeer
Treasarer
Philip K. Alger
Board of Control
Walter F. Worth- Ingrot
W. & Benson
W. HG. Bullard
Beach
H. J- Ztegemier
N. M. Terry
Naval Academy
Leweor
Brattora
New London
Satria
Naecus
Isom
Yokobams
Chabaarora
Ae Obe
Safird
Leuslans
Norfolk
Provisie- Iwan Wasp
Leagua Taland
Lewen
Oel
den Mobea
Frost Gaze Cod
Boston
Yaseton
Counseticut
Gps
Cod Fay
Portmyouth
Washington
Reston
Fire Engineers end convention in Washington
The thirty fifth annual convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers concluded in Washington with most visitors departing by night. Chief Belt presented retiring president George H Kellogg of Sioux City a gold badge. Columbus, Ohio was chosen as the 1968 meeting site. Secretary James McFall of Roanoke planned sightseeing before returning.
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International Association of Fire Engineers
Washington
M O'Elock
Cabin
John Syidge
Fee Degment
Chief Belt
George H. Kellogg
Sioux City
Anyocidtion
Baslent
Kellogg
Aine
Tim
C. B. Robinson
District of Columbia
F. H. Mie~ Gee
Dallas
Tex
Alao
Columbus
Ohio
Association
James McFall
Roanoke
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED A HAND-BOOK OF THE PHIUFEINEA
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED listing multiple titles and authors including A HAND-BOOK OF THE PHIUFEINEA BY MANALLION M WRIGHT and THE WAY OF WAS BY SERMON HOUGH, with notes on contents and publishing houses. Also mentions MEMORIES OF VIRGINIA by FLOrea dems Darling and THE OVERMAN by Upton Shicatr among others, with brief descriptions of themes and origin.
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M. Wright
ALG
McCiuez & Con
Cbe
Frank J. McCormick
Dayton
Ole
Tritton
Seteomars
Sermon Hough Outiie
Catagany
Hewark City
Chieti
T. Herstok
Dans
Estes & Co
Sark
Oxenhant
Roker & Taylor Company
New York
Steerblag
England
France
Spain
Virginia
Byron
Adana
City
Jamestown
Wiewo
Cotho
College of William
Mary
Connecticut Arrives at New London with Admiral Swans Onward
New London Oct 11 Rear Admiral Swans aboard the Connecticut arrived early today and anchored near the lighthouse. Gov Woodruff and many state citizens welcomed the battleship, with a planned reception to honor Rear Admiral Evans though illness altered plans.
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Connecticut
Admiral Evans
London
New London
Cons
Swans
Quang
Woojhrutt
Lees
Woodruf
Evens
Army Orders and Absences at Fort Crook Nebr and Navy Transfers
Military movements list leaves of absence and duty changes across Fort Crook Nebraska and naval districts. Maj William Hustard and Capt Reginald E McNally among officers granted leave or reassigned. Navy officers including Commander C S Housh and Lieut Com W B Pietcher reassigned to Lighthouse districts and the Naval War College.
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Willian
Fort Crook
Nebr
Eugene
Jervay
Tenth Cavalry
Monnters Cervice
Fort Ties
Tane
Regledle E
McNatly
Germany
Goss I
Stryker
cCavatry
Norton
Wood
Firatfield Actillacy
Wiskeen & Tica
Clifton i. ‘Norton
W. Weeden
Fe County
Romy
Wilt
Andere
C.J. Bou
Fighthouts
Hestan
Mam
Lient
W. B Fletcher
Tod
Eh Maral Morottal
Sara Jatund
Chattanoop Gomer
O'Connor
Chileno
Navy
C. 3.Housh
Social gossip about Mrs Kernochan and Lenox horse show
Intrigue surrounds Mrs Kernochan and Mr Duncan with old engagement to Mr Forster denied by her. Descriptions of Lenox horse show, attendees, awards, and social dynamics follow, including remarks on American and Hawaiian social figures and a Princess of Hawaii visiting New York.
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New York
Ermochna
John W.forster
Merdowbrook
Kemnochan
Forster
London
Kernushan
Duncan Has
Long Island
Butler Duncan
James Lorillard Kernochan
Newport
Kawasanakoa
Hawaii
United States
Sha
David Kawangnakos
Thres
Tuabie
Eil
Hee
Massis
Princesal
Ube
Ate
Washington
Longworth
Women of Methodist Society Favor Changes in By Laws
The thirty sixth annual Baltimore meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of America adjourned after memorializing the national organization and electing officers. Amendments to the by-laws and constitution were adopted and will be submitted for approval at the October 1 meeting in Springfield. The memorials seek branch representation on the general executive committee and continuity of branch representation. several officers were re-elected with two new district secretaries.
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Baltimore
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episco Bal Church of America
M. E. Church
D. C. Morgan
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Uadele
Florence Allen
West Baltimore
EB. K. Wright
Ky. L. Huntley
Washington
H. R. Naylor
Mra. TV
E Moore
Sadie Logan
Mra
BA. Colonna
C. W. Baldwin
RM Moore
Misa
Caroline Smith
Ise
Elizabeth Pierce
Mra. D
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Retlogg
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A. J. quilier-Coueh
Scribner's
New York City
G. S. Wleterheim
Serioner
Mucimligos
Overman
Upton Shicatr
Doubleday, Page & Co
McClie, Prige & Co
Ole Pursents
Jacothin
Levant
Lloyd Stodmeehip Company
Sewatrts
Lenox
Bellefon Ta
Ma Gira
Boster
Lee
Stockbridge
Richmond
Tyringham
Bellefontaine
Orelock
Bellefontaine Conservatories
Mise Cornelia Barnes
Sandy
Mise Halotse Meye
Berkshires
Tare
Georgette
Colfer
Parsons
Helen Alexander
Alexander
Joseph W. Burien
David T. Dana
Dane
Jon
Malcolm Sloané
Spark
Kim Court Farm
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Stoane
Herbert
Ishaw
Priges
Frank
Palmer
Giraud Foster
William D. Sloane
Richard. Gambeill
Morris J. Josup
Even B. Dahlgren
Richard Soodman
Musea
Life Furies
Elon Pease
Gad
Georgiana Sargent
Ina
Bary L. Lee
Albert Gallatin
Louise Gallatin
Charen] Botterloo
Mis
Richard C. Greehleat
Richard 0. Leeonlend
David B Lyatg
Mire
Parke Te Indt
Edward von Wonen
Paget
Hong
Lillian Ausrela
Limoges
James P. Silo
Fifth Avene Act
Belleville
Tole Lilian
Solomon
Hassell
Eager
Ubsta
Misa Htugsell
T. J. Flint
Parla
America
Maurice di Perigny
Burgardy
Parleian
Boulevard St Germain
Nvchod
Cornelius Vanderblit
George
Gould
Count de Perigny
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Yucatan
Midis
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Fifth’ Avenue
Wigthy Avenie
Musdat
Isara
Lonton
Princess of
Wales
Olaf
Norway
Princesa Bary
Mecca
McCormick-Lockhardts
Pinoy
Lord Hobhoure
Northenet
J. T. ‘Cobden-Sandersons
Hammersmith
Cobden-Sandersons
George M. Millard
Cotswold
Highland Park
Cobden-Sanderson
Millard
Consuelo
Marlborough
C. H. F. Belmont
Mise Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Ledis
Lave Srechenst
Marquis of Stanford
John Churchill
Blenheim
Lord Ivor Churetll
Alexendra
Azores
White House
Clint
Ovysterman
National Biscuit Company
Methodist Society
Seauion
Meyer
Huston
Mass
Postmasters’ Association
NewBngland
Parcels Post
Postal Savings Bank
Singer Sewing Machines
Singer Comany
Singer
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