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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

4

Burton's Chances Slim Foraker Men Not In Line

A Cleveland mayoralty campaign text describes Judge Hough as confident John Johnson will win. It notes about 6,000 Black voters in Cleveland likely back the Democratic candidate and discusses Burton, the Republicans, and the influence of national politics on the local race. It mentions internal revenue official Raettough returning from Cleveland and remarks on voters and party dynamics.

Cleveland Burton Johnson Raettough Ohio Theeveland Tom Johnson Stannl Judge Hough Washington Ohia Ihatus Johnon Judge Ough Jone F Ohles Clamate Perhays R .Ward Ohlo Republica1 Parker Ourly Tom Johmson Thia Republican Party

Whose Distillers Case Draws Attorney General Attention

Fragmented OCR notes describe a probe involving a distillers case and an attorney general, with references to Renate Bonaparte and Israel, outlining a request for a formal reply to the attorney general and noting links to Washington and Wiryland. The text remains unclear and partially garbled.

Paper rate case and immigration orders reported

The paper rate board rules that transportation during long term service creates a protected interest and abrupt changes are unlawful discrimination. Also, Immigration Chief Sargent orders no deportation for Lizac Rocks and Annie McGrogan, both eighteen, sending them home to Scotland after detention in Boston over alleged alien contract labor law violations.

Beltimare Weavitt fFangyivaaia Railroad Gecamssioner Sargent Immigration Burese Lizac Rocks Annie McGrogaan Scotland Boston

Army officers complete Roosevelt riding test in Vermont

Thirty seven officers from forts in New York Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire took part in a fittem mila horseback ride ordered by President Roosevelt for officers in the Department of the East. Maj Gen Frederick D Grant headed the squad and supervised the ride over country roads to Fort Ethan Allen. All riders, except Grant, were below general rank and above captain. No accidents occurred and all reached Fort Ethan Allen in good condition with little fatigue.

Burlington New York Vermont Massachusetts New Hampshire Roosevelt Department of the East Frederick D Grant Hepperet Fort Ethan Allen

Army Captains Arrested After Refusing to Explain Encounter

Oct 1946 San Francisco report says Capt James R. Lindsay and Capt Henry Wygant of the Thirteenth United States Infantry were arrested after a fist fight aboard the transport Logan during quarantine at Maraveles near Manin. Col Loughborough ordered their arrest. they refuse to disclose motive. The unit heads to Fort Leavenworth as a brigadier general weighs a court martial.

San Francisco Army Logan James R. Lindsay Henry Wygant Thirteenth United , States Infantry Maraveles Manin Loughborough Bath Thirteenth Infantry Vort Leavenworth Kens Lindsay Wygont Cartes B Hall Department of

Army Orders From October Moves and Promotions

A long list of 14 officers and several civilian posts outlines October promotions, postings, and assignments across the Army and Navy. Captains Brown Cotchett Kerwin and others receive new commands, with inspects and explorations noted for balloon and air machine subjects. Naval officers also get duties at Fort Jay and shipyard postings, while retirements and desk assignments are announced for several senior staff.

Bulletin of the Young Men's Christian Association

Bulletin notes at 1736 G Street lists a Friday October 18 lecture in English on world language studies by James GC and Fernald E H. An assembly room event invites members and men friends to attend in the YMCA facilities.

Young Men’s Christian Association James GC Fernald E H.W

Expect Evans to Quit Trying to Pick Successor

Naval officers expect Rear Admiral Evans to retire in August and a successor to be chosen among Sperry Hemphill or other senior flag officers. California residents plan a grand welcome for the battleship fleet, with Dewey possibly visiting San Francisco. Labor shortages threaten Pacific yards, prompting proposed hiring rules changes and congressional action to ensure sufficient skilled force for fleet needs. Movements of vessels include Lebanon, New York, and other ports as ships transit to coast.

Atlantic Feet San Franciaso Evans James Henry Dayton Charles Mitchell Thoman Wiliam H Emner Smard California San Francisco Golden Gate City Conat Dewey Gaeship Brownson Bureau of Navigation San Francisgo Committee On Entertainment Pacific Navy Department Navy Yards Congress Raxai Lousiana New York Navy Yard Renates Wainwright

Empire Made Fertile Aims For Vast Irrigation Growth

Secretary of Agriculture on has divided the Irrigation and drainage investigations of the Office of Experiment Stations into two sections. Dr Samuel Fortier of Berkeley Cal is promoted to chief of irrigation investigations and C G Elliott becomes chief of drainage investigations. Government and private irrigation works are expected to open about 2 000 000 acres in the West for settlement in 198. The Office will assist settlers in adopting economical irrigation methods and plans to drain 7 000 000 acres mainly east of the Mississippi during the last year.

Secretary of Agriculture Wason Office of Experiment Stations Samuel Fortier Berkeley Cal C G Elliott Office of Experiment Stationa Wississippi

Frisco Race Riot Trivial Report Emerges

The State Department has not received information about the San Francisco race riot. The Japanese Embassy telegram indicates police accepted the claim that rioters were intoxicated and that several Americans were arrested as Japanese authorities attempted to restore order.

State Department San Francisco United States Tin Japanea Takew

Retired Brigadier General Col Osgood of Subsisence Dept

Henry G Osgood of the subsistence department of the Army is placed on the retired list with the rank of brigadier general at age. He served in the Department of the East Governors Island and is a Civil War veteran who served with the Twenty seventh Maine Infantry starting July 1 1863. He began as a cadet at West Point later becoming a lieutenant in the Thid Artifiers ite wan then transferring to the subsistence department. He became a colonel in January 1905 and served as lieutenant colonel of volunteers during the Philippine insurrection in the subsistence department.

Henry G Osgood Subsistence Department of the Army Department of the Est Governors Island Col Osgood Twenty Seventh Maine Infantry Bibtuary Academy West Point Tisu

Surgeons Hear Addresses at Norfolk Convention Session

On October in Norfolk the second day of the sixteenth annual Convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States opened with strong attendance at the Jamestown Exposition. The day featured talks by May Charles Woodcutt and Br William Colby Huckee on military camp sanitation, the sanitation of the Jamestown Exposition, and a discussion by Surgeon General Dixey of the Navy on tuberculosis in the United States.

Lew Ruxey Norfolk Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Jamestown Exposition Ad Arestoa Charles Wiliam Colby Huckee United States Marine Hospital Service

Railroads Seek Uniform Bill of Lading Standards

Chicago and Northwestern and other lines urge a uniform bill of lading to be set by the Interstate Commerce Commission as an advisory framework. Hearings adjourned with testimony from shippers and railways, noting the need for a fair instrument adaptable by year’s start and subject to future changes.

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Intertate Commerce Common D M Dillard United States Interstate Commerce Commission Prouty Ji Wan Mr Lands J M Dillard Union Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Oregon Short Line George F. Browner Erie Bailrosd Lends Commission Dillard Brownell Ladly

Japan studies hotels to copy Western methods abroad

Japan dispatches commissioners to the United States and Europe to study Western hotel operations. They will visit renowned establishments for weeks or months, report to landlords, then return home to host a symposium and produce an instructional course for hotel service. They aim to mirror Swiss practices noted for high standards and economical management.

United States Ake Japan St.d Swic Land Landfords Bays

Whisky Frauds by Japanese Distillers Anger Europeans in Japan

European residents in the East are angered by Japanese distillers selling bogus Scotch whiskies in Osaka and elsewhere. Trials admitted intent to defraud, but the accused sellers were acquitted in a Japanese court due to labels not being sufficiently similar to genuine Scotch.

Far East Japan Osaka

Munyon Rheumatism Cure Free Distribution Draws Crowds

The Munyon Rheumatism Cure is being given away at the Washington Phene Crew office with crowds of men and women visiting since morning. Promoters claim 3 cent and 2X cures, guarantee under the pure food act, and promise relief from rheumatism anywhere in the body within days, urging continued free distribution tonight to avoid disappointment.

Office of Washington Post Washington Washington Phet Crew Orita Wunven

Munyon Remedies Advertise 3X Cure All In One Line

In a period newspaper style advertisement Munyon promotes a 3X Rheumatism Cure and a range of remedies including Kidney Cure Stomach and Digestion Cure Nerve Cure and Cold Cure. The copy features exaggerated claims of instant relief and broad medical legitimacy, urging readers to ask their pharmacist for Munyon products and noting guarantees under the Pure Food and Drug Act.

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