Vindication for Dr Stiles in Hookworm Eradication Move
A wartime era piece praises Dr Stiles for directing the movement to eradicate hookworm in the South. It notes lavish support from John D. Rockefeller and others, confirms U S health and hospital service backing, and cites interest from military and public health sectors. The article highlights Stiles as the discoverer and central figure, with endorsements from Surgeon General and government officials.
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Hookworm Disease Slows Enlistment Says Surgeons Debate
The text notes that hookworm infection disqualified many would be recruits, especially in Southern districts, while national enlistment trends reversed overall. It discusses how both armies addressed the issue and the impact of Dr Stiles campaign and eradication efforts, likening progress to Porto Rico’s earlier decline after intervention.
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Porto Rico
Meyer Back In Capital After Hamilton Visit
Secretary of the Navy Meyer returned to Washington from a week at his country home in Hamilton Massachusetts. He spent time studying the Swift report on navy yards reorganization and sought better cooperation between yards and bureaus while inspecting the Charlestown yard centralized accounting system. Meyer conferred with Rear Admiral Swift in Boston and summoned the board recorder for discussion on the report before President Taft’s return.
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Steamer Powhatan in Night Collision Rescue Efforts
The Powhatan carrying passengers and freight from Philadelphia to Norfolk collided with the Shenandoah tow in fog. The barge International Phe sank. its engineer drowned. Three crew members of the Shenandoah joined by the tow reached safety. Passengers, awakened in night clothes, rushed on deck as fear spread. officers calmed them and confirmed the Powhatan suffered no major damage.
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Philadelphia
Critics clash over naturalization stance for Syrians Armenians
A Syrian American Club of New York delegation urged Assistant Secretary Huntington Wilson to define the U.S. government position on naturalization for Syrians Armenians and Turks. The group cited official support and pressed for a clear policy while State Department aides indicated alignment with the administration.
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Philippine imports fall under new system in September
The Philippines recorded imports totaling 841 055 dollars in September the first full month under the new regime, down from 11819 percent year earlier. Most shipments entered duty free except a few hundred dollars of profits from other countries. no sugar was imported. Volume reaching 180 000 pounds is noted.
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Philippine Islands
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Philippines
Rail casualties on American railroads fall in year ending June 2919
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows 278 deaths and 3920 injuries on railroads, down from the prior year’s 3761 deaths and 68989 injuries. The data indicate a 62 fewer deaths and 306 fewer injuries, with employee fatalities from coupling and uncoupling cars and engines down 33 percent since 1908.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Waltham Watches Lead World Sales for Jewelers
Waltham watches top global sales among all wristwatch brands, with distribution limited to professional jewelers. A regular jeweler understands the standard selling practices and customer expectations for these high value timepieces.
Waltham Watch Advice On Proper Sourcing And Adjustment
Instructions emphasize buying Waltham Watches only from a jeweler or watchmaker. Advises having the watch adjusted for temperature and position to ensure accurate timekeeping.
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Fourteen Feet Through the Valley Deep Waterway Plan
A national push for a Gulf to Great Lakes deep waterway is urged by Taft and advocates. Illinois and Chicago fund a 60 mile link from Lockport to Utica at over 956,000,000 to unlock the Mississippi basin commerce, reduce costs, and fortify defense. Proponents compare private rail outs to river improvements and foresee a broader Inland waterway system cheaper than rail expansion.
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Fixes Rates for Bonding As Tawney Act Enforced
Treasury to enforce the Tawney Act on bonding rates. Acting Secretary Hilles issued a statement citing average per thousand rates charged by bonding firms during 1904. The act bars increases above 3 percent, and the published table provides base rates for computing maximum prices charged by superintendents of construction.
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North Dakota Dreadnought Turbines Impress Designers
The battleship North Dakota completed a trials phase off Cape Ged with speeds over 19 knots and 24000 horsepower despite a fouled hull. Engineer Wooldwarda praised the turbines, noting performance from half-speed upward and rapid reversal in ten seconds, with projected power for 21 knots.
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Army Orders and Naval Movements Report
Leaves of absence for several officers of the Ninth Infantry and Coast Artillery Corps range from two to three months with various extensions and assignments. Also notes movement of naval vessels including Cas tines Plunger Tarantula and Viper sailing to Norfolk and other ships sailing from Delaware and San Francisco. The destroyer Floeser placed in commission at Boston Navy Yard.
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Naval promotions and assignments for Yorktown and North Carolina
Lieut Comdr Victor Blue receives his first important command aboard the gunboat Yorktown as orders place him in charge of a squadron unit. Commander Tive wins praise and promotion after sealing the Spanish fleet at Santiago harbor and relaying first fortmation to American forces. Commander F H Schofield becomes executive officer of the North Carolina, while Rear Admiral Mangey Manney Crom retires from active duty and a new coal station command arrangement is noted in California.
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Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Advert for Papes Diapepsin claiming rapid digestion of foods and relief from indigestion gas and heartburn within five minutes. Promises no sour risings belching or stomach discomfort, with a 60 cent case sold at drugstores and featuring bold claims of widespread use in the US England and Canada.
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