Indian Booker Washington? Obstacles to an Indian Leader
Commissioner Leupp and Dr. Lyman Abbott debate the idea of an Indian Booker Washington. They cite differences between Indians and African Americans, noting lack of unity, tribal languages, and widespread distrust as major barriers to an industrial leader rising among the tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Bureau
Lyman Abbott
Francis ©. Leupp
Indian Affairs
Booker Washington
Dr. Abbott
Lake Mc+hank
Commissioner Leupp
Abbott
Mr. Leupp
Lfe
Washington
Africa
Money for Indian Schools by Marquette League
The Marquette League plans a large fund raising drive to support Catholic Indian education and missions. A meeting is set for October 28 at the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions in Washington. Leaders aim to secure long term funding as Mother Drexel’s substantial support wanes and bishops attend from Oklahoma and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette League
Bureau of Catholi Indian Missions
F Street
United States
Drexel
Theophile Meerschaert
Gklabona
van de Ven
Natchitoches
Indian Bureau
M. Graves
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Flesh and Digestion
A historical ad describes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as restoring digestion after meals by supplying natural peptones and diastase. The copy claims the tablets digest flesh-forming foods, build strength in thin, dyspeptic individuals, and suit invalids and children, sold in the United States Canada and Great Britain for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Denies Neglect of Troops by Army in Philippines
A Manila American report claiming stranded American soldiers in the Philippines were denied transport home is labeled sensational. Assistant Quartermaster General Col. George B. Pond says the War Department honors discharged soldiers’ rights to return home at government expense and provides meals and lodging en route. He warns the paper’s portrayal is false and stresses law governs transportation and duties.
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Philippines
United States
Manila American
Washington
War Department
George B. Pond
Army
Engineers
Cavalry
Artillery
Infantry
Quartermaster’s Department
W. Ditzbugh Carter
San Fransisco
Fort Monroe
Ooden Refferty
Marj. Rafferty
San Juan
B. R
Wintim
Lippite
Maj. Lippitt
Fort Assinistole
Mont
Wilias R. Bettiah
San Francisco
United States Army
Psrton
Srig
Frederick Funston
Army Retiring Board
Cal
Charles H. McKinstry
Corpa of Engineers
Winston Piicher
Cat
Heapital
Presidio
George J. Scott
American Army Officers Guest at Peterhof Luncheon
At Peterhof the party of military attaches led by Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry met Emperor Nicholas after returning from Manchuria. American officers Barry Hoff McCount Cleman attended without recent decorations while foreign attaches wore new orders and awaited Washington’s permission to accept theirs.
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Petersburg
Thomas H. Barry
Illery
Manchuria
Barry
John van R. Hoff
Montgomery M. McCount
Sydney A. Cleman
Peterhof
Himperor
Nicholas
Washington
Army College at Washington Barracks Reopens Soon
The Washington Barracks walls of the new War College are completed and roofing begins. The observatory building, five dwellings for noncommissioned officers, and new warehouses for quartermaster and engineers supplies are finished or near completion. About ten student officers join the faculty, including Lieuts Mitchell, Ralston, Tyler, Schisy, Rose, and Adams, with Maj Langbitt and Capt Barden in key roles.
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Washington
Fibh
W. A. Mitchell
Robert R. Ralston
M. C. Tyler
Julian L. Schisy
W. H. Rose
L. Me. Adams
Mfaj. Langbitt
Portland
Orem
Washington Barracks
W. OA. Barden
Welling-House
War College
Capt Leutge Takes Command at Washington Navy Yard
Capt Leutge becomes mandant at the Washington Navy Yard succeeding Pendleton whose land service ended. Pendleton will command the cruiser Missouri after his term expires, and Prince Louis of Battenberg’s visit influences further assignments. Capt Cowles will serve at the White House duties.
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Capt. Pendleton
Navy Yard
Leutge
Washington Navy Yard
Pendleton
Pen- Geton
Missouri
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Cowles
White House
Navy Surgeon General urges Norfolk base hospital upgrade
Surgeon General Birney reports that Norfolk must host a first class base hospital with capacity for 30 patients. He urges modernization of other navy hospitals, prioritizing Norfolk due to its strategic location and grave defects. An appropriation would expand and renovate, beginning where need is greatest.
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Birney
Navy
Norfolk
Mary Grave
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Surgeon General
Port Royal
S. R
Norfolk and Peninsula
Teore General
Barfolk
Pengscola
Admiral Manney Sets Pacific Inspection Trip
Rear Admiral H N Manney leaves Washington to inspect naval stations on the Pacific Coast including Puget Sound San Francisco and San Diego He is accompanied by Commander Nelson and reaches various ports such as Cottage City Lebanon Norfolk West Virginia and Newport en route to future assignments.
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Manney
Pacific Coast
H. N. Manney
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Washington
Puget Sound
San Francisco
San Diego
Nelson
Truxtun
Cottage City
Lebanon
Norfolk
West Virginia
Colorado
Amd Penney
Vania
Sead
Key Light
Ajex
Ithimeapolis
Napfea
Porter, Dupont
Rodgers
Nichofeor
Newport
Ont
Naval officers and dignitaries aboard Minnesota arrival
Lieutenant Commander G W Klein A N N returns to Washington after two years on the China Station as executive officer of the cruiser Raleigh which won the President’s trophy for best score with large guns. Lieutenant Commander S Arnold A B N, formerly chief engineer of the Baltimore, now with the China Squadron. W C Miedermann, survivor of the Polaris wreck of 1871 and the Jeannette 1872, among the prominent arrivals. A W Bass, retired officer known for career at the Harckow and Cantor. Okakuta, famed Japanese artist, also listed.
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Kein
Beattia
Viet
Oat. R
Minnesota
G. W. Klein
Washington
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Col. Pond
Manila
Parker W. West
Eleventh Cavalry
Brankiia R. Kenney
Artillery Corps
Howard L. Munken
Janien C. Grant
Philippine Scouts
H. W. Harrizan
New York
N. Y
W. W. Bush
Naval Hospital
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Ensigai Gréetham
Mages Eine
Joniad
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Walt
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K. Parkins
Leval Training Station
San Branciaco
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Czab
Army College
Engineers’ School of Application
New War College
Matt
L. W. Wead
Capt. Leutge
Plato
Harris-Hwings
Eugene Leutze
Riley
Hinlargerent
Roosevelt
Ford
China
Brussels
Chases Theater
Orchestra Circlé
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B. Kuppenheimer
Chicago
Boston
I. Grosner
Kupfenheimer Clothing
B. Earnshaw & Bro
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Pendie
Mill & Wallace
W. Stanley Jones
Sei Rion Bond Building
Lith
New York Ave
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