Guard at No 1 precinct praised as worthy successor to Amiss
A lengthy profile lauds Lieut James A Moore head of Washingtons No 1 precinct, highlighting his trusted leadership over the dense capital core. The piece notes the precincts jurisdiction covering downtown banks hotels theaters and the Treasury. It praises his judgment calm demeanor and ability to marshal capable assistants Hartley Lohman Lee and Lacut Moore. It also details the precincts size staff and the matron position estate structure underscoring the high level of responsibility borne by Moore and his team.
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 with Federal Jobs A Growing but Small Share
A historical overview notes 122,600 men and 11,250 women in the federal service. It traces Gen Spinner’s early push to employ women in place of men, highlighting that less than 10 percent of federal employees are women and most hold low paid, minor roles across departments such as Post Office Treasury Engraving Printing and Agriculture. The piece observes a larger rise in male employment over 25 years and ongoing gender pay gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smulls
No 1
Washington
United States Treasury
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
Government aid sought for police criminal bureau
A special meeting of the National Bureau of Criminal Identification and Association of Police Chiefs will discuss seeking congressional aid to transform the bureau into a government department. Maj. Sylvester leads the effort, aiming to expand a 95,000-portrait rogues gallery and implement thumbprint identification nationally.
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
Labyrinth to Debut in America by Olga Nethersole
Miss Olga Nethersole brings The Labyrinth to the New National Theater for the first American presentation. A Parisian author Paul Hervieu sends a cable expressing wishes for a triumphant opening night and respect for the artiste. The item also contains a stray medical ad fragment about New Life Pills and a panic-averse claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Nethersole
New National Theater
Paul Herviau
America
Age of Army Officers Great Conquerors and Young Leaders
Leslie J. Perry argues for rapid advancement of younger U S Army officers to top ranks, noting current general officer averages age about 58 with few under 50. He cites Funston and Wood as examples, discusses promotion by seniority, and urges compulsory retirements to create openings for youths, supported by presidential prerogatives and possible enabling acts.
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
Congress
Torward
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Yadder
Leslie J. Perry
Carter's Charge Scouted by McCarthy on Savannah Court Martial
John B. McCarthy asserts Carter’s 1893 court martial evidence was faked. He says records were public, Gen Alger ordered opening of papers, and Otis attended the conference. McCarthy claims the conspiracy claim is new and unsupported by the court’s unanimity and West Point ties.
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
Details from Mare Island Cal on October 22 describe Commander Lucien Young’s testimony at his court-martial for the USS Bennington boiler incident. A letter from August 1905 noting boiler defects was admitted. Young claimed issues arose after he assumed command and that he warned in November 1904. The defense rested as rebuttal witnesses were scheduled for Monday. The article also notes the cruiser Minneapolis arriving at Naples for a likely week stay and discusses Panama Canal pay-system criticisms by W J Murphy, with remarks on clerks and disbursement.
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 nine member U.S. House delegation toured Arizona and New Mexico from Chicago, visiting Bisbee, Douglas, and Phoenix while exploring statehood options. They dined at the Queen Mine in Morenci, marveled at the Grand Canyon and petrified forests, and praised local schools and irrigation progress. Maynard favored letting Arizona enter as a full state in time, supporting regional self determination.
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
Gifts for the Autumn Bride From Fine Household Goods
A catalog of wedding gifts features cut glass flower and fruit baskets, grapefruit glasses, art nouveau vases and lamps, old-fashioned silver candlesticks, oriental rug, Bota satin and lace pillows, clocks, chafing dishes, silver forks with horn handles, cut glass cheese dish, silver top marmalade jars, and a pear-shaped marmalade jar priced from 1.50 to 10 dollars. Prices range seven dollars and up for many items.
Prayerful Verse Seeks Peace Strength and Truth
A devotional poem asks God to grant a peaceful mind and inner strength. The speaker seeks grace to endure betrayal, remain steadfast in faith, and live justly, toward eternal light, asking daily progress on the spiritual path and mercy for faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
David
Banke Skke
Immigration Bureau Rights on Certification for Civil Service Posts
A letter from F P Sargent, Commissioner General of Immigration, to W Humphrey states that the bureau may select any candidate whose certification shows a vacancy and the preference in certification applies to the election. The inquiry concerns attitudes toward appointments in the civil service and suggests section 17% of the Revised Statutes for soldiers and sailors service may be ignored.
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 Grand Army members deny Evansville dispatch claiming a Union deserter was branded with a D. They say such brutal punishment would provoke mutiny and was halted by Grant. Gen Husted, adjutant general, confirms no such practice and explains desertion cases were handled with humanity and due process.
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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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Twelfth Street
James A. Moore
Third Precinct
Executive Avenue
Treasury
White House
United States
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Nethersole
Cables
Frederick
Minneapolis
Naples
James M. Miller
W. J. Murphy
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Somerville Journal
Whyte
Gopper
Queen Mine
Southwest
East
Waldorf-Astoria
Lesd
Bisbee
Douglas
Phenix
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
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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
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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
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T. A. McKee
Mgr
St. James
D.C
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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
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Broadway
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Mediterranean
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Ste. Bamburg- American Line
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Royal Orient
Spain
Palestine
Egypt
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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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