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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

42

Views of Hannis Taylor on direct election of U S senators

Lawyer Hannis Taylor argues Congress cannot prescribe how states pursue a constitutional convention to nominate amendments. He cites Article V, noting two thirds of both houses or two thirds of states trigger action, and that Congress or a convention would then propose amendments for ratification by three fourths of the states. He distinguishes applications from mere sentiment.

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Westfalen speeds past contract on trial run in Breman

Bremen October 11 The battleship Westfalen first of German superdreadnoughts on trial trip exceeds contract speed of 19 knots by reaching about 20 knots with engines at 24,900 horsepower. Laid down 1907 and launched July 1 that year the ship measures 450 feet 7 inches long and 85 feet 10 inches beam with a 235 foot 6 inch draft, displacing 13 600 tons. Armament includes twelve 11 inch guns twelve 6 inch guns sixteen 3 4 inch and four machine guns plus torpedo tubes.

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COL PULLMAN TO RETIRE FROM QUARTERMASTER ROLE

Col Pullman to retire at age 64 in February 1810 after a long career. John W Pullman began at West Point in 1885, served in the Eighth Cavalry, then joined the quartermasters department as captain, rising to senior quarters manager before retirement.

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Taft to Make Few Diplomatic Changes This Year

A Washington dispatch reports President Taft will make few changes in the U S diplomatic corps before the new year. Ambassadors Reid White and Lehman are discussed for successors, while terms for Bryce Justerand and other veteran envoys are noted as limited.

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Army Orders At Navy Yards For Training Gear Installations

Navy yard dispatch lists routine postings and duties for naval staff and coastal artillery units. It notes training gear installation on battleships Louisiana Minnesota and Vermont, various officer transfers and duties, medical and examining board appointments, and postings to Fort Riley Fort William Henry Harrison and other posts as part of ongoing personnel realignment.

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Doubts Over Panama Libel Case in Jurisdictional Debate

Proceedings on libel charges against Indianapolis News and New York World publishers raise whether one jurisdiction can bar actions in many others. Attorneys debate removals, criminal libel, and Roosevelt’s statements about Panama canal controversy while arguments resume for defendants Ferdinand W. Winter and others.

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Maneuvers Continue Amid Militia Policy Dispute

Acting Secretary Oliver states substantial misunderstanding remains over the War Department role in joint maneuvers. He defends the recent drills as valuable and blames militia personnel for avoidable hardships caused by ignorance, insisting the policy set by the department should remain unchanged.

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Troops Leave Omaha for Assigned Posts

Rough OCR listing shows six thousand Regulars encamped at Fort Omaha last week taking part in cardval drills before breaking camp. Sixteenth Infantry heads to Fort Grooke while 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 at Pittsburgh

Delegates from around the world gather in Pittsburgh for the centennial of the Disciples of Christ. The movement began with Alexander Campbell in 1809 and has grown to about 1.5 million members, with extensive global rosters and plans for expanded missions, education, and church growth across the United States.

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Army Wireless Successful Report From Fort Gibbon Alaska

Lieut B Jaunet reports a fort Gibbon wireless link on Sept 23 worked well two way with Minnesota route to Japan about 20 miles south of Mimak Page and 3900 miles from station Minnesota heard Fort Gibbon messages strong response Torpedo boats for Yorktown division of the Atlantic torpedo fleet ordered to Yorktown Va October 18 to take part in Cornwallis surrender anniversary celebration

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Unclear Text Patch on Eczema Treatment Effects

Fragmentary OCR notes describe patches of eczema on skin areas such as the ear, scalp, or hands. Mentions relief with unspecified soaps and ointments, and references Cuticura and a neurotonic product, but details are incoherent and no verifiable facts or names present.

Movements of Naval Vessels and Salvage Orders Reported

The page lists numerous vessel movements including Dupont Porter Blakely and others from Simoy to Joy Stocks and Albany to Norfolk. It notes ships aboard from Mare Island to Vita Buca and Benicia, with derelict stockton, and a division ordered to Watktown for a 1284th anniversary celebration.

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Pittsburg Celebrates Century of Disciples of Christ

In Pittsburg on October 11 a centennial observance marks the launch of an eight day celebration of the Disciples of Christ. The opening sessions were staged at Carnegie Music Hall and two churches as hundreds of visitors from around the world gather. Attendees include Representative Champ Clerk, CC Chapman, HK Ishikwa of Tokyo, and six Australian ministers.

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Russian Commander Withdraws From Persia Amid Revolt

St Petersburg Oct 11 Russia’s Gennarski and the bulk of his force mark a revolt in Persa. A small contingent remains in Persia while the rest retreat to restore order. The move signals a strategic redraw as authorities seek stability after the uprising.

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