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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

20

Congress Oriented Debate on Direct Election of Senators

Legal scholars clash over whether Congress must act on state requests for a constitutional convention to propose amendments for direct election of U S senators. Hanis Taylor argues Congress has power only to respond to two thirds state calls, not to pre prescribe action, while Ellis Wade defends Congress's binding duty if two thirds of states apply for a convention.

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Westfalen Sets Speed Record In Trial Run

Bremen Oct 11 The battleship Westfalen first German superdreadnought to enter a trial trip exceeded contract speed with 20 knots and 24,900 horsepower engine readings The vessel laid down in 1907 and launched July 1 1907 measures 450 feet 7 inches in length 85 feet 10 inches beam draft 23 5 feet 6 inches displacement 13 600 tons armament includes twelve 11 inch guns twelve 4.7 inch guns sixteen 3 42 inch guns four machine guns and torpedo tubes

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COL PULLMAN TO RETIRE FROM QUARTERMASTER FORCE

John W Pullman assistant quartermaster general will retire at age 64 in February 1810 after a long service. He entered West Point from the Washington Territory in 1885 and rose through cavalry to the quartermaster department, reaching captain before further promotions.

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Taft Faces Slow Pace in Diplomatic Overhauls

Washington dispatch notes President Taft will make few major changes in U S representation at key capitals before year’s start. Ambassadors Reid White Lehman Brookhill GErien Egan Peirce Graves are among fixed figures. Rome London Berlin Tokyo uncertain as staff shifts await Congress and Western tour end.

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ARMY ORDERS AT NAVY YARDS FOR TRAINING GEAR INSTALLATION

A list of personnel transfers and assignments as ships Louisiana Minnesota and Vermont prepare with new litter training gear at navy yards after the Hudson Fulton celebration. Includes names, posts, and duties for quartermasters ordnance officers medical and naval staff, with movements to Fort Riley Princeton and Puget Sound and notes on duties pending assignment.

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Doubts on Panama Libel Case Continue In Court

Proceedings raise questions about whether libel actions can span many jurisdictions and if a conviction in one could bar others. Attorneys discuss removal to different districts, Roosevelt’s view, and whether the case rests on criminal libel. The hearing for Indianapolis News defendants proceeds with arguments and future continuation planned by Ferdinand Winter and Mr Cromwell.

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Maneuvers Continue Despite militia misunderstandings

Acting Secretary Oliver states there is misunderstanding about the War Department role in joint maneuvers. He argues recent maneuvers were valuable and that hardships arose from militia ignorance, but there is no reason to alter the established policy of the department.

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Troops Leave Omaha for Assigned Posts in Midwest Tour

Six thousand regulars encamped at Fort Omaha prior to a parade and drill. The Sixteenth Infantry heads to Fort Grooke while the Thirteenth Infantry and Fifteenth Cavalry move to Fort Leavenworth. Hospital corps to Fort Russell, Second Cavalry to Fort Des Moines, Fourth to Fort Meade, Seventh Cavalry and Sixth Field Artillery to Fort Riley.

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Disciples of Christ mark 190th anniversary in Pittsburgh

Delegates from around the world gathered in Pittsburgh for the centennial of the Disciples of Christ, noted as a predominantly American denomination. The piece traces Alexander Campbell's 1809 Declaration of Principles, its growth to about 1.5 million members, key milestones, educational and missionary expansion, and Garfield’s link to the movement. It highlights the centennial roll, global participation, and plans for further expansion.

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Army Wireless Successful at Fort Gibbon Alaska

A Lieut B Jaunet reports the Fort Gibbon wireless station in Alaska worked well both ways on Sept 23 with the Minnesota route to Japan. Messages were heard from Fort Gibbon by Minnesota and torpedo boats for Yorktown. An Atlantic torpedo flotilla has been ordered to Yorktown Va for the October 18 celebration of Cornwallis surrender anniversary.

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Patchy Eczema Quick Relief Reported in ABE Area

Local readers describe small eczema patches on the skin, claiming quick relief using household items including soap and ointments. The note cites familiar products and urges cautious use while emphasizing personal experience over medical advice.

Movements of Naval Vessels and Orders Amid Global Deployments

A scattered log lists arrivals and movements of multiple naval vessels including Dupont Porter Blakely and others toward Albany Norfolk and Hampton. The document notes a weathered order to present a division at Watktown on the 19th for a celebration marking the 1284th anniversary of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to General Washington.

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Centennial of Disciples of Christ Celebration Opens in Pittsburg

Pittsburg marks one hundred years since Alexander Campbell gathered worshipers and planted the denomination now known as the Disciples of Christ. Thousands from around the world attend an eight day centennial with 600 expected by Saturday. Sessions convene at Carnegie Music Hall and city churches, with representatives Champ Clerk, CC Chapman, HK Ishikwa, Drake Bible College president, and six Australian ministers present.

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Rusawa Force Leaves Petua After Persian Revolt

St Petersburg Oct 11 reports the revolt from Persa of Gennarski the Russian commander and the bulk of his force was announced today Only a small force will be left in Persia until complete order has been restored

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