Taft Seeks War Department Cuts in Federal Budget
Secretary Taft asks Congress to appropriate 104,988,207.75 for the War Department, about 39,717,922.62 less than current year appropriations. The civil establishment rises by 1,310 to 1,808,756, while public works spending falls by 8,576,415.27. The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers shows a net decrease of 3,081.27 after adjustments.
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Congress
Taft
War Department
Treasury Department
Army
West Point
Washington
National Home For
Secretary of War
Board of Managers
the Ational Hame
Army Orders and Promotions Board Examinations
Military notices list leaves of absence for Maj. Thomas A. Raymond and others, multiple officers for two months to one month, and promotions exam boards to meet in New York and St. Louis. Also records artillery and subsistence board members, visits to weapon works, naval movements, and transport orders for Philippine duties.
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Thomas A. Raymond
Basil H. Dutcher
In. Blves
George H. Jones
Robert K. Spiller
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Masry McElderry
Philippine Scouts
Cal Waler Howe
Artillery Corps
New York City
Henry G
New York
St. Louis
Frank West
Louis W. Crampton
Treut
St. Leuis
Artillery Board
William B. Birktumer
Charles J. Baley
Andrew Hero, Jr
William Chamberlaine
Clifton @. Carter
Haro
Beller
Fort Monroe
Torpedo Board
Arthur Murray
Frank S. Harlow
Richmond P. Davis
Wirt Robinson
Robert E H. Callan
Attack on Santo Domingo customs officials reported
Cable from Col George B Colton details an ambush on David F Morris en route to Tierra Nueva near the Haitian frontier. Morris wounded but recovering. Thurston and Edwards aiding. U S near surgeon sent. border tensions rise prompting stronger government control. Americans Morris, Edwards, Thurston work in Santo Domingo customs collection under Col Cotton.
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Bureau of Insular Affairs
The
War Department
George B. Colton
Santo Domingo
J. H .Howards
Meyba
Davie F. Morris
Tierra Nueva
Haitan
United State
David F. Morris
Thurston
Neyba
Teke Enriquillo
Barzhons
Messrs. Edwards, Morris
Col Cotton
Tobacco Trust Faces Appeal to Congress Over Licorice Pricing
Hiram D. Miller of Philadelphia told the fifth annual Independent Tobacco Manufacturers Association convention that licorice paste costs rose from five to ten and a half cents per pound, urging a congressional appeal. He cited fair leaf tobacco competition today and plans to label member goods, with officers including Miller as president and Campbell as vice president, and a committee to study licorice paste production.
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New York
Tobacco Trust
Hiram D. Miller
Philadelphia
Independent Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association of the United States
Congress
Leaf Tobacco
Washington
George T. Brown
Winston
Samuel Harris
Albert Welsert
St. Louis
D. D. Larres
Richmond
Miller
Campbell
Manufacturers’ Association
Cincinnati
Warned by Cortelyou on league limits for postal service
Postmaster General Cortelyou warned fourth class postmasters that no union affiliation may influence Congress or salaries. He said departments hire on merit and that loyalty to the public service is essential. League delegates urged caution and said they aim to organize, seek reforms, and file requests through the Post Office Department.
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Cortelyou
Congress
National League of Fourth Class
Ital
Post-office Department
Merritt
Department
Jameson
League
Cearmed
Oscar Pogue
St. Louis
Texas
Washington
United States
Bristow
Pogue
Straughan Declared Sane by District Court Jury
Charles W. Straughan was judged sane by a District Supreme Court jury led by Justice Gould after testimony showing delusions about a long-running damage suit. Maj. Sylvester testified he directed Straughan’s arrest following a complaint by Rep. Jenkins warning of potential harm to lawyers and court officials. Other witnesses noted Straughan’s brooding over the failed suit. he denied mental illness and was released. Additionally, several others including John W. Cole and Mamie Hagermann were adjudged insane with confinement ordered to the government hospital.
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Charles W. Straughan
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Maj. Sylvester
Straughan
Representative Jenkins
Jenkins
James K. Depue
Mamie Hagermann
Michael J. Kirby
Lutilla Smith
Richard’ C. Woodburn
Government Hospital
Will highlights charity bequests and multiple executors
A probate notice lists Margaret Melania O'Neil's will dated March 15 1904 directing real estate to executors Harry H. Nichols and John D. Coughlan to sell and distribute 500 to St Pauls Church Burlington New Jersey 500 to Rev J M OBrien of St Peters Church and 200 each to St Vincent's and St Joseph's Orphan Asylums and the Little Sisters of the Poor along with household goods to the Little Sisters and residue split between Pauline Luttmann and Louise Feliz Also named are other late wills with various executors and specific legacies including 100 to One Reformed Trinity Church and bequests to relatives and churches and a separate exemplified copy of Ralph Dunning's will filed for probate with King County Trust Company as executor and bequests to Louise Delane and several missions and societies.
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Margaret Melania O'Neil
Harry H. Nichols
John D. Coughlan
St. Paul's Church
Burlington
N. J
Rev. J. M. O'Brien
St. Peter's Church
City
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Little Sisters of the Poor
Pauline Luttmann
Louise Feliz
Louis D. Meline
Barnesville
Ohio
William R. Garnett
Hien Marshall
Nannie Garnett
Mary Garnett
First Reformed Trinity Church
Margaret, Rudenstein
Ralph Dunning
New York
Kings County Trust Company
Louise Delane
Julian P. Delane
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Stranded Mother and Children Seek Husband in New York
Mrs. Sarah Greeson and her three children from Baltimore spent a night at a New York police station with only 50 cents, searching for Israel Greeson who had promised to establish a home there. Police found them on the streets near dark as they could not locate him or any address he gave. He had sent money for their rail fare and had been supporting them in Baltimore during the weeks since he left to prepare a New York home.
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New York
Sarah Greeson
Baltimore
Poice
Israel Greeson
New York City
Tontine Case Out Of Court
The U S Supreme Court dismissed the case of Preferred Tontine Mercantile Cor y of Missouri against Missouri on a writ of error from the Missouri Supreme Court. The suit, by the State supervisor of building and loan associations, sought to force the company to stop operations for diverting funds. The Missouri Supreme Court ruling was sustained by the Federal court dismissal.
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Tontine Mercantile Cor Y
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
Missouri Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Jealous Woodsman's Crime Ends in Bay Tragedy
In Munising Michigan October 27 Ed Riley a 42 year old woodsman fatally wounded his wife then shot himself leaping into the bay He died and doctors say the wife cannot recover Jealousy over her alleged renewed affection for her former husband followed sixteen years after a divorce Also included are government receipts and expenditures figures from the same day.
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Munising
Mich
Ed Riley
Riley
Guard to Hold Dress Parade and Dance for 2000 Invites
The District of Columbia National Guard Second Regiment will host an annual dance and reception at Center Armory next Monday night. Invitations go to over 2,000 with 1,500 expected guests including Gen. Harvis, Col. Durand, Fort Myer officers, and War Department officials. Col. M Him mett Urell will lead dress parade and reception after the parade with a 20-piece brigade band. Numerous discharges and transfers within the Guard are noted, with changes in leadership and committee chairs. Maj. Anton Stephan to preside at the captain’s election for Company D next Tuesday night.
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District of Columbia National Guard
Center Armory
Harvies
Durand
Fort Myer
War Department
M. Himmett Urell
Urell
Richard A. O’brien
Richard D. Simmis
William B. Harvey
Anton Stephen
Charles ©. Swigert
Emil G. Schafer
Francis J. Woodman
T. V. Walker
Charles F.roberta
Willisas H.flynn
Samuel Soloman
Stephen Theodore Waestéal
Field Artillery
Anuetin D. du Ganne
John M. Flynn
Walter Treynor
Norman G. Bowles
William H. Skinner
Heaton & Willey
Hany D. Larkin
Seaman
Ernest L. Taylor
Divisiun Naval Battalion
Almon M Clapp
Joshua C. Fletcher
Harry E. Gilmore
Herman’ A. Radish
Charlee J Stamabury
Robert R. Taylor
Otto P. Skearns
Albert Carver
Carl A. Offutt
Harry E. Wardald
Econ Regiment
William Bateman
Joseph W. Herro
Howard le Butler
Norman W. Hoyle
Diwin A. Dent
Herbert King
John F. Sweeney
William ¥. McLaughlin
Herbert Little
Joy Swan
Harry Vogel
Albert L. Waders
Norris J. Wiley
Ivor Williams
Flecond Division
Naval Battalion
Axell
Medal of Honor Legion
Legion
Warren
Orton
Arthur Brooks
United States
Panama
Anton Stephan
Herbert W. Ager
Signal Corps
Sun Spots Disappear Sunspot Reappears In Two Weeks
San Jose California October 28 191? The Santa Clara College astronomer Father Joseph Ricard reports the sun spots observed recently have vanished and predicts they will reappear on the sun’s western rim within two weeks The solar disturbance began on the 20th and has moved across about one third of the solar hemisphere The feature is a single spot rather than a group.
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Father Ricard
San Jose
Cal
Joseph Ricard
Santa Clara College
Unclear Adclaims for Pain Pills Supposedly From Miles
Fragmentary OCR reads like an ad touting Dr Miles anti pain pills for rheumatic pains and headaches. It promises 28 doses for 25 cents and a money back guarantee, with garbled text about Louisville and vague claims of world magic.
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Miles
Louisville
Yale
Grand Jury Indicts Karr for Embezzlement at Smithsonian
Grand jury returns two count indictment against William W. Karr longtime bursing officer at the Smithsonian for embezzling 6000 on December 31, 1904 and 8400 on March 31, 1905. Testimony from Richard Rathborn Eveleth Whiting Lawrence Robbins P M Dorsey and Christian S Pearce supported the finding. Other indictments include theft larceny housebreaking and false pretenses with several names named and notable charges ignored.
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Smithsonian
William W. Karr
Smithsonian Institution
Richard Rathborn
Eveleth Whiting
Laurence
Robbins
P. M. Dorsey
Christian
Pearce
Michael Atebite
J. Golepo
Dora Wanzer
George H. Hepple
George Bank
Isaac Hawkins
Lewis Lowenthal
Bernard Blum
Charles Glick
Arthur Grimes
Joseph H. Smith
Thomas A. Smith
Charles H. Day
Keeping Check on Wires Congress Must Act Before All Overhead Wires Can Come Down
Walter C. Allen submitted to the Commissioners a report on the Columbia Heights Citizens Association complaint about poles and overhead wires. The association says the telephone company persistently seeks to extend wires, while Allen notes limited permits and strict area restrictions. He cites the June 2, 1902 law guiding wire placement and says the law has been enforced. removal from alleys awaits congressional action to allow underground subways.
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Walter C. Allen
Columbia Heights
Mr. Allen
Atlen
Trails in the Forests Build to Protect Reserves From Fire
The forestry service plans miles of trails in government forest reserves this winter and spring to reach all areas by horse and create vantage points for fire attack. Existing trails are uneven and poorly suited for horses, but new routes will be carefully planned with easy grades and low cost. Rangers and forest officers will supervise most labor, and trails will aid fire protection and access for hunters and prospectors.
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Forest Service
Forestry Service
Rich mining expert accused in embezzlement case
Telegrams from Chicago police led to the arraignment of Henry T. Bangs a mining expert in New York on a charge of embezzling 2500 He was remanded for 24 hours while Chicago detectives travel here to pursue the case Bangs reputedly worth about half a million dollars and a larger motive behind the alleged embezzlement is suspected He was president of Merchants Bank a small institution whose depositors are said to be short about 90000 He left Chicago last November and has been indicted by Adolph Gohl who says he lost 2500 The police followed leads across several cities before closing in on him He will be tried on the Gohl charge.
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New York
Chicago
Henry T. Bangs
Bangs
Merchants’ Bank
Adolph Gohl
Goh
Wind Swept Debtor Reported Safe After Sea Incident
Salem New Jersey October 47 Captain C R Atkinson tomato broker who owed farmers around 2800 has sent word from Pennagrove that while towing oyster boats to Chesapeake Bay he was blown out to sea. He expects to return by noon to settle debts as farmers hope winds keep the seas calm. Also brief items note a want ad for a first or second hand postmaster in Sandisfield Massachusetts and a Horsford acid phosphate endorsement.
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Salem
N. J
C. R. Atkinson
Pennagrove
Ieir
Chesapeake Bay
Penny Vaudeville and City Real Estate Notices
Real estate transfers and property notices appear including John Quinn Real Estate promoting services at 447 7th St NW. Transfer of 4% O Street NE from John H. Shannon to Nellie M. Hanback, and Wilber Wallace selling 661 F St NE to KB & Wilcox. Local business ads run for penny prices and a new sidewalk project on Eighth Ninth and Rhode Island avenues NW with estimated $2,341 cost. A streetcar accident injures William Richardson at Marth and Lastreeta NW. Also items on local shops, tailoring, dining, and a Penny Vaudeville listing.
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Ohn Quinn
Ninth
Rhode I Island Avenue
Business High School
Wilber Wallace
F Street
KB & Wilcox
Memorial tributes honor dead District bar leaders in court
Prominent members of the District bar paid eloquent tributes to Andrew B. Duvall former corporation counsel and William John Miller the oldest practitioner at the District Supreme Court. In Criminal Court No 2 justices and hundreds of lawyers attended as committees drafted resolutions and eulogies were delivered by Perry Gordon Hackett Myers Bond and Thomas. Adjournment was set for next Friday at 2 pm for the eulogies of Justice Andrew Wylie.
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Andrew B. Duvall
Wilkes John Miller
District Supreme Court
Criminal Court No. 2
Suprem Court
A. B. Hagner
A. S. Worthington
Ashley M. Gould
W. Clagett
Gould
William John Miller
Eugene Carusi
William E. Mattingly
Nathaniel Wilson
Frank W. Hackett
J. J
Min F. Leighton
Leon Tobriner
Sydney T. Thomas
Edward H. Thomas
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Duvall
R. Ross Perry
Perry
J. Holesworth Gordon
Thomas
Justher Gould
Andrew Wylie
The Big Clock Repair Shop Offers Timepiece Service
A local ad urges readers to consult the big clock for correct time and visit for repairs and new watches. William J. Kettler has run a 632 G St. NW shop for fourteen years repairing fine watches and jewelry. Also notes on Christmas goods, local services, a funeral, a small blaze at Freedmen’s Hospital, and a streetcar accident with minor injuries.
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William J. Kettler
G St. Aw
Would Wed Victis Widow
Fred W Borchert who killed Otto Wiskew and is on trial for murder reportedly offered to marry Mrs Wiskew and provide for her. District Attorney McGovern asked to reopen the case citing new testimony about Borchert being infatuated with Mrs Wiskew and seen clasping her hand while handing her husband’s wages. He stated Borchert recently proposed marriage as a solution to the affair.
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Ington
Milwaukee
Wis
Fred W. Borchert
Otto Wiskew
McGovern
Borchert
Mrs. Wiskew
Wiskew
Union Man Sentenced for Attacking Nonunion Machinists
Lee Neyer president of the District Lodge of Machinists, governing the Santa Fe system, was sentenced by U S District Judge McPherson to four months in jail for assaulting nonunion machinists at Fort Madison during the Santa Fe strike. Two accomplices drew three months each and another was fined five dollars.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Lee Neyer
District Lodge of Machinists
Santa Fe
United States District
McPherson Io
Fort Madison
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Jay Hoffer
Ordnance Department
United States Cartridge Company
Lowell
Mass
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
Safety Harbor
Kaltag
Alaska
Gam P. Herren
Presidio of
San Francisco
Hasl] H. Dutcher
San Francee
Mauus
Philippine Islands
Clyde D. V. Hunt
San Tiegs Barracks
Kensey J. Hampton
Fort Lincoln
N. Dak
G. A Merriam
Navy Yard
Burton
Mans
I. C. Wettengel
Navy
Minneapolis
Ming
G. H. Fisher
Puget Sound
Wash
J. K Tauserg
Celtic
Larimer
Independence
Mare Island
Columbia
Newport News
Eleano
Shenghai
Nanshan
Guam
Leonidas
Hampton Roads
Hercules
Annapolis
Norfolk
West Virginia
Southwest Pass
Lynehaven Bay
Colors
Washington Post
Santo. Domingo
George T. Vaughan
HH. W. Sawtelle
G. W. Stoner
H. W. Wickes
PF. Anderson
H.G. Robertson
Reid Hunt
Hyglenis Laboratory
W. TR Addis
R. Lyall
R. P. Hall
F. 3
Gooftman
New Orleans
Patterson
M. F. Watters
National Tuberculosis Association For
Maryland
Town Creek
Theodore Robinette
Vermont
Southern
Asheville
Southern Railway
N.C
Land of the Sky
Ayér
Emad
Sane
Woodsmanns
u_ National bank
Post
Emmett Urell
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Charles A. Haton
Old Boreas
Jack Frost
John D. Rockefeller
Karr
Alen
Winsted
Sandisfield
Berkshire
Horsford
O Street
John H. Shannon
Nellie M. Hanback
Fed
Geo. B. Croswell
Callaghan’s
Sis. N. W
Uhler & Co
Marth
Lastreeta
William’ Richardson
Richardson
Sw. Cor
7Th and
B Sts
A.B. Duvall
W. J. Miller
Wm. Cannon
7Th St. Nw
Wim. Ambrose Orr
M Street
Mr. Orr
Sibley Hospital
Lillian
Mattern’s
7Th St
Freedmen’s Hospital
7Th and Hista
J. R. Downs
Seventh Street
F Streets
Deal Studio
7Th Sc. Nw
Georg A. Wigginton
Charles G. Harris
Electrical Department
D. C
Shay M. Stern
George Steward
Steward
H. ©. Corliss
I St. 5. W
Wiliam Brush
T Street
Victis
Gradfield Regulator OO
Atlanta
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