Record-Setting Trial of Armored Cruiser Near Cape Ann
Report on a high speed trial of an armored cruiser off Cape Ann and New England with speeds near 4838 knots noted as among the fastest for American ships. The vessel, associated with Philadelphia's navy yards, completed a trial over a New England course amid favorable conditions, while details on speed measurements and crew revolutions are described in dense, partially garbled text.
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Columbia
Minneapolis
New England
Hest
Stites Navy
Ralmates
Sted of & Knuts
Niveter
Ak Knot
Mme
Cioperl
Winauen Vates the Co
Abd Minnapolla
Apd
Cnr
Cape Ann
Navy
Ivey Eimpaaison
New Barracks for Marines Suggested by Gen Elliott
Brig. Gen. George F Elliott, commandant of the Marine Corps, calls for temporary health and accommodation structures on the Panama Canal Zone if troops stay there, and seeks 30 000 for barracks at Mare Island plus 5 000 for officers’ quarters. He omits Philippines estimates and notes the Marine Band dispute requires outside work to raise pay.
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Elliott
Panama
Marine Corps
Philippines
Navy Yard
Mace Island
Marine Band
Festival of Flowers Finest Blossoms In World
The exhibit showcases 2,009 chrysanthemum plants grown under Col Bramwell's supervision with 300 varieties including several named after famous people. George H Brown, landscape gardener, presents new cultivars from Washington and government gardens. The show features large free-earth specimens, up to ten inches across, with careful pruning to feed one bloom per stem. Public viewing resumes Wednesday by card only. the best selections include Leu Dillon and Helen Bloodgood, with Mrs Wilson and Mr Gresham among notable attendees.
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Col
Bramwell
Gardons
George H. Brown
Iumdscape
Co. Bromwell
United States
Ltme
Brown
Washington
Mss. Wilson
Col. Bromwell
Perhansino
Helen Bloodgund
Navy Equipment Planners Seek 15000 for Wireless Telegraphy
Admiral Manney urges Congress to appropriate 150 for wireless telegraphy expansion and Navy yard projects. Report details Navy equipment costs, storage plant needs, ship movements, and officers' orders as observed by the Bureau of Equipment.
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Manney
Pth
Mdmiral
Haraston
Impor Navy Yard
Pensacola
Phot
Navy
Mare Leleuf
Obversadory Son Jar
Eauriment
Arminal Mane
Drayec Uauipmant
de Sava
Death and desertion at Fort Wayne prison
Mathews a general prisoner at Fort Wayne, imprisoned for desertion, was shot in the back today by Private Frank J. Hilla while being escorted to the wood pile for work. Mathews died within twenty minutes. Fort officials say he had shown despondency and recent self-harm attempts. A guard sergeant reported threats of escape prior to the incident.
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Detroit
Fred
Matthews
Fort Wayne
Frank J. Hilla
Tilian
Mathews
Hilla
Elm
Beng
Lieut. Cubbison Wounded at Mount Gretna Target Practice
Second Lieut. Donald C. Cubbison of the Fourth Field Battery was struck by shrapnel during target practice at Mount Gretna Pennsylvania last Friday. He rode off after signaling readiness for the next shot, a shell exploded before reaching the target, fragment striking his head and unseating him. He was brought to the General Army Hospital with a severe but non fatal head wound. surgeons expect recovery.
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Mount Gretna
Donald ¢. Cubbison
General Army Hospital
Sorsenuck
Marine Sighted Picked Up by Tug Near Point Judith
Newport Oct 4 The submarine torpedo boat Shark was picked up by the U S tug Peoria at about 1800 yards during tests at the torpedo station Shark and Winslow spent the night at Point Judith Breakwater on the lookout for war vessels This morning the Peoria went out after being advised torpedo boats were off Point Judith and sighted the Shark by her periscope about a foot out of water
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Peoria
Newport
United States
Winslow
Point Judith
Demurrer to Panama Suit Challenged in Treasury Case
Justice Stafford to hear the Treasury demurrer today to Warren B. Wilson of Nu nt y suit seeking to restrain payments under the Panama Canal treaty. U S Attorney Morgan H Beach and Charles W Russell argue no equity jurisdiction exists. They contend the Secretary acts in an official capacity and Panama cannot be sued in the district Supreme Court. The United States has an interest and cannot be a defendant.
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Secretary of Treasury
Justice Stafford
Secretary of the Treasury
Warren B. Wilson
Nu- Noty
Panama Canal
United States
Morgan H. Beach
Charles W. Russell
Supreme Court
Lumber Contracts Awarded by Panama Canal Commission
The Panama Canal Commission ended a long session with awards for lumber supplies totaling about 2 600 000 feet. The Bethlehem Bay Company of San Francisco received a 103 000 foot contract and Continental Lumber Company of Houston a 500 000 foot contract. Bid for supplying numerous steel cars to be announced today.
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Panama Canal Commission
Betlingham Bay’ Company
San Francisco
Rantreet
Confinental Lumber Company
Houston
Panama voyage start set from Pensacola in November
Navy announces Secretary Taft will visit Panama by starting from Pensacola on November 1 aboard the Columbia which cannot enter Tampa Harbor due to draft. The ship will speed to Colon within four days with a triple screw. A list of appointees for the party is given.
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Panama
Pensacola
Navy Department
Taft
Tammas
Columbia
Tampa Harbor
Pensa Jeala
Colon
Audubon Society
Audubon Society of
District of Columbia
Great Falls
Ella Given
U Xtreel
Georgtown
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
W. H. Brownson
Asahi Kitagaki
Tokyo
Japan
Morton
Akahira
Kitigaki
Annapolis
Asthma Cure Promoted by Dr Schiffmann in Ad
A Chicago resident J F Homan testifies that after ten years of asthma they were cured by Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. He reports relief after the first trial and nine years of being cured. The ad says the remedy costs one dollar and offers a free trial by sending a two cent stamp to Box 894 St Paul Mindy.
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J. F. Homan
E. Adams St
Chicago
Schiffmann
Housing of City's Poor Committee Holds First Meeting
The Improvement committee met at 311 G Street to plan for winter actions. Leaders listed include W. Woodward Edson Bond Wilson Weber Rovers Neill Weller Hatch. They discussed condemning insanitary dwellings and converting alleys, with public meetings and lectures to mobilize support. The group will seek ongoing employment for Wallace Hatch as secretary.
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Committee On
Associated Charities
G Street
W. Woodward
John Joy Edson
Bond
George
Congress
Washington
Wallace Hatch
Hatch
State Council
Central Labor Union discusses reorganization and AFL merger
A discreet Central Labor Union meeting last night covered Washington labor issues including the possible reorganization of the Council of Allied Building Trades and the AFLs consolidation demand. An executive report on changes to the allied council is due next Monday. A letter requesting time to consider the plumbers and steam fitters consolidation was noted without response.
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State Council
Junior Order of Tufted American Mechanics of
District of Columbia
Masonic Hall
Anacostia
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C. O. Bohrer
National Counellor
W. A. Fason
Raleigh
N. C
J. L. Cooper
Texas
Rimer
Baltimore
National Capital Bank
Central Labor Union
Washington
Council of
Aled + Building trades
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Allied Council
Gomper
Junor
Atters’ Walang
Five wills filed for probate in early 1900s court
Codicil to Louise Wolcott Knowlton Browne will directs bequests to Homeopathic Hospital and Saint John’s Orphanage, plus gifts to relatives and memorials. Five wills filed total, naming executors and specific legacies, with districts and beneficiaries across Washington.
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Codich
Louise Wolcott Knowlton Browne
Homeopathic Hospital
Louise Wolcott Knowlton
Browne
15Th Street
L. Shepard
Homeopathie Hospital
Nein Wing
William Drowne Row
Bt. John's
Spieaapal
Charles Nichols
Northwet
Ange Elowall Felbers
Threa
Lucratia W. Dodge
Elizabeth K. Dodge
Mary Eleanor Vernon Dod
Eligabeth
Rachel B. Grimth
Edwin A. Cutford
Julia M. Clisard
John W. Thomas
Tenry B. Merwin
Everett
Merwin
Ellie McClure de Yaga
Nellie Winne
Julia Camilla Reynolds
Mra
Lucy G. Willams
Tagieslatics
Léwia E. Paynela
Briefs for Bishop Davis Received
Mgr Falennlo the apostolic delegate has received briefs for the appointment of Right Rev James Davis vicar general of Davenport as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Henry Coggrave of Davenport. Colds and hay fever relief are advertised with Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. one trial promised. Sold by P G Affecs, 42a Pa ave.
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Mgr. Falennlo
James Davis
Davenport
Henry Coggrave
Agnew
P. G. Affecs
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