Worthy Successor to Amiss Oversees No 1 Precinct Wealth and Crime Watch
Lieut James A Moore heads Washington no 1 precinct, lauded as a capable successor to Capt Amiss. He guards vast Treasury and downtown wealth with aides Sergt Hartley Lohman and Lt. Moore. precinct includes White House area, hotels, banks, market, theaters, and Center Market. The record notes high discipline, low crime, and active desk sergeant Mancosas keeping central operations tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Amiss
Uncle Sam
No. 1
Washington
National Capital
Lieut Moore
Sam
Amiss
James A Moore
Capt
Moore
Tutut Moore
Amuss
Moor
Sergis
Hartley
Lohman
Lee
Lacut Mosre
R Pennihll
Mancosas
Women in Federal Jobs Rise Since Civil War Era
The report shows 122,600 men and only 11,250 women and girls in federal offices. Most women earn under 720 dollars yearly with 2,000 in the Post Office and 1,150 in the Treasury. Less than 10 percent of federal employees are women, and most hold lower pay, minor roles. The trend contrasts with a larger rise in male hires over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-office Service
Treasury Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Indian Service
Government Printing Office
War Department
Pension Office
Navy Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of State
Washington
Government aid sought to create national criminal bureau
Major Sylvester, head of the Washington police, touts forming a national government bureau of criminal identification. A special National Bureau of Criminal Identification and Police Chiefs meeting in Washington will push Congress for funding and scope. The plan includes thumbprint identification and international cooperation with postal inspectors and secret service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Chiefs’ Association
Maj
Sylvester
Paddenhead Wilson
National Bureau of Criminal Identification and Association of Police Chiefs
Washington
Maj. Sylvester
Washington Police Department
National Association
Congress
Ite
Criminal Bureau of
May Sylvester
Natons Association
Po- Lee
Identification Bureau
The Labyrinth to Open in America Tonight
Miss Olga Nethersole presents The Labyrinth at the New National Theater marking the first American staging of Paul Herviau and receives a cable from the Paris author expressing wish for a triumphant premiere. He signs as PUL HORVIE. Panic Averted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Nethersole
New National Theater
Paul Herviau
America
Age of Army Officers and the Case for Youth Advancement
Leslie J. Perry argues that the United States Army suffers from an aging officer corps with few under fifty at colonel and lieutenant colonel levels. He cites averages around fifty-eight for generals and notes several top officers near retirement age. The piece advocates rapid promotion of younger officers, leveraging presidential prerogatives and selective retirements to inject youth into top ranks, while acknowledging legal and practical hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Dr. Osler
A. W. Greely
Frederick Funston
Osler
Hfe
Leonard Wood
Frhude
J. Franklin Beil
William Crozier
Ordnance
Funston
Crozier
Bell
Wood
Napoleon
Italy
Frederick the Great
Hannibal
Alexander
Asia
Sheridan
Grant
Donelson
Lee
South
McClellan
von Moltke
France
Caesar
Car
Torward
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Yadder
Leslie J. Perry
Carter Charges in Court Martial Reexamined by McCarthy
John B. McCarthy of this city defended Capt O M Carters trial records in Savannah 1893 saying charges of a conspiracy and opened private papers are false. He claimed Gen Alger ordered the box opened and Gen Otis attended a conference with Col Barr the prosecutor. He asserted the court and West Point graduates favored Carter and the verdict was unanimous guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. McCarthy
O. M. Carter
Savannah
West Point
Gen. Alger
Gen Otis
Col. Barr
Capt. Carter
Gen. Otis
Carter
Commander Young Testifies in Own Defense at Court-martial
Mare Island Cal October 22 Commander Lucien Young testifies in his defense at court martial over Bennington boiler defects. He says valves could have deteriorated after he took command and he had raised concerns in 1904. Minneapolis sails into Naples. Panama Canal pay system blamed for inefficiencies and misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Mare Island
Cal
Lucien Young
U. S
Bennington
Herbert
Nine Representatives Visit Arizona for Statehood Talk at Queen Mine
A party of nine U S House members traveled from Chicago on private cars to New Mexico and Arizona to study statehood prospects. They favored keeping Arizona as a territory until ready to become a state, citing development, irrigation and mining progress, and welcoming reception by citizens. The group included James A Tawney and others from Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and Virginia Mark Smith joined briefly in New Mexico. Maynard highlighted a lavish dinner at Morenci and praise for local schools and civic life. The expedition covered 4.78% miles and included visits to Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Bisbee Douglas and Phoenix area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Chicago
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
James A. Tawney
Walter Steenerson
Charles R. Davia
Minnesota
Martin B. Madden
Edward S. Minor
Henry C. Adams
Wisconsin
Herman P. Gogbel
Ohio
Thomas F. Marshall
North Dakota
Henry Lee Maynard
Virginia
Mark Smith
Mr. Davis
The
Riggs
Maynard
New Willard
Morenci
Ariz
Queen
Mexico
Frank Murphy
Grand Canyon
Southwest
East
Waldorf-Astoria
Lesd
Bisbee
Douglas
Phenix
Gifts for the Autumn Bride
A catalog of wedding gift ideas with cut glass flower and fruit baskets, long‑stemmed grapefruit glasses, art nouveau vases and lamps, old‑fashioned candlesticks, oriental rug or tapestry, satin and lace Bota pillows, a large or small clock, chafing dish with silver fork and horn handles, and a pear‑shaped glass marmalade jar, priced from 7 dollars upward.
Prayer for a Faithful Life by David Banke Skke
A prayerful verse seeking a peaceful mind and steadfast faith. The speaker asks for God’s grace to endure trials, remain kind and just, and to grow toward eternal light while facing treachery, adversity, and personal flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
David
Banke Skke
Rights of immigration bureau in selecting candidates
A Soma ion addressed to Congresaman W Humphrey from F P Sargent Commissioner General of Immigration asserts the bureau may select any candidate whose name certifies to a vacancy and claims to Preference in certification, responding to Humphrey’s inquiry on civil service appointments and alleged neglect of Section 17 of the Revised Statutes favoring soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttle
Wash
Congresaman
W. Humphrey
F. P. Sargent
Gommiestone General of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration
Huxaphrey
Buregzu
Humphrey
No Deserter Branded Army Would Have Rebelled
Prominent local Grand Army members condemn Evansville dispatch claiming a Union deserter was branded with D. They state such punishment would trigger mutiny and was never sanctioned by Grant era officers. General Husted, adjutant general of the Potomac, denies the tale as inhuman and false. He recalls desertion cases handled with mercy and due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Evansville
Ind
Alex. Jorden
Tule
City
Jerry Jordan
Slek
Jordan
Murfreesboro
Tenn
McReynolds
Gen. Grant
Bey
Husted
Gilbert M. Husted
Department of the Potomac
Grant
Army of the Union
Army of the Confederacy
Banks
Franklin
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Lieut. Moore
Twelfth Street
James A. Moore
Smulls
No 1
United States Treasury
Third Precinct
Executive Avenue
Treasury
White House
United States
SPAP
Heavieu
Nethersole
Cables
Frederick
Minneapolis
Naples
James M. Miller
W. J. Murphy
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Somerville Journal
Whyte
Gopper
Queen Mine
Immigration Bureau Doce
Indiana
Busted
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
Portsmouth
Newport News
Superb
Palace
6Th
Pa. Ave
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
New York
7Th St
General
14Th St
Colorado
John Callahan
Prea
W.W. H. Callahan
Gen. Pasa
Mount Ver Vernon
Fort Myer
Arlington Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
North Carolina
Piney Woods Inn
Pine Belt
Ng Consumptives
Salight Nurgery
ST John & CO
Southern Pinas
N.C. Oc
Country Board
Clover Fields
Cliy
Houwick
Athemerie County
Washington Schools
National University Law School
Tex
B.D. Carusi
Law School
Washington College of Music
Sydney
Virginia Mason Dorsey
Lauer Lee Dorsey
Jesson
Mlle. V. Prud' Hommm
Atlantic City
N. J
HOTEL
Jackson
Virginia Ave
Specia
John Cruse
Chalfonte
Leeds Company
ST. Charles
Olen
Oddes
Newlin Haines
Galen Hall Hotel & Sanatorium
F.L. Young
Traymore
Raymore Hotel CO
Chas
Marquette
Whith
Kentucky Ave
Beach End Boardwalk
J. P. Giberso
Rudolf
Ocean Front
C. KR. Myers
Hotels
Grafton Hotel
Conn. Ave. and
de Sales
Harrington Mills
Driscoll
U. S. Capitol
Renanabie
T. A. McKee
Mgr
St. James
D.C
Ocean Steamers
American Line
Ea Ueenarowwes
Liven Ren Hieadelphia
Queenstown
Liver Poor
Atlantic Transport Line
London
RED Star Line
Paris
White Star Line
Liverpool
Boston- Seaes Mediterranean Stccus
Boston
A. Sj
Washington Omce
F Street
N. W
David Lindsay
Daniolascos Ee
Cunard Line
North River
Bria
Etruria
Pannonia
Europe
Cunard Steamship Co., Ltd
Broadway
Mase
G. W. Moss
St. Ow
Madeira
Mediterranean
West Indies
Vatea
Ste. Bamburg- American Line
Clark
Royal Orient
Spain
Palestine
Egypt
C. Clark
New Lock
Washington School
Louis Leverett
Hooper
Wisconsin Avenue
Mount Vernon Seminary
M Street N. W
Qummirty
Elizabeth J. Somers
Adelia Gates Hensley
Thomas W. Sidwell
Das
Strayer’s Business College
Tanner’s Business College
GiNinu
Tannner
New York State
Ailte
Spencerian
Stiehl
Spencerian Business College
Best
Washington, D. C
St. At. m
University School For
Eighteenth ST. NW
Amazoolia
Robert L. Preston
Princeipal
George H. Sensner
Emerson Institute
Friends School
Fairmont
Yale Ats
Arthur Ramsay
Judith Sthele
Prin
sAlo Daecser
ST. Rose’s Industrial School
Sisters of Chasity
Stenographic Academy
Bi Ing
Plataeis
Panish Language School
Genor Gomar
PHO. J
Station G
Iwimodauchsis
H ST. NW
Anna EB. MacDonald
So Flynn
Business College
W. Corath
Ksts
Hall-Noyes
Francis Mann Hall
A. M
Telephi
Eclé-D&S
Berlitz School OF Languages
Tze
St. Nw
Gerart
Prine
St. Louis Exposition
Holy Cross Academy
Maes, Ave
Pollock
al Uv
Virginia Schools
Sweet Briar Institute
J. M. McBryde, Jr
A. ML
Ambherat
Maryland Schools
Rock Hill College
Ellicott City
Christian Brothers
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