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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1904

Page

4

Manassas Maneuvers Observers Arrive for District Guard

Special to The Washington Post Gainesville Virginia Sept 2 preparations under way for the district National Guard officers to observe the Manassas Maneuvers next week they will reach the camp Sunday Maj B H Neumeyer commissary general acts as quartermaster general arrived today tents will be pitched to the left of the newspaper camp Maj Neumeyer returned to Washington leaving Spencer Bliss to complete erection of tents medical corps reports over fifty men under care two enlisted men injured in tower construction two chickens reported missing farmers pledge no depredations as troops move toward the maneuvers the dumares to farms will seek damage adjustments by Congress

Washington Post Gainesville District National Guard Manassas B. H. Neumeyer Neumeyer Washington Spencer Bliss General Staff Corbin Brewer Seventh Cavalry Gen. Bell Gen. Grant Bell Medical Corps Wagener Gieran Col Wagner Samulis Taulwiy New York Southern Railway William H. Brown Confederatta 2Qirmy Baker Ltul Judge Ad- Voudle Generals Department Army Gi. Grimngly Eweléch Regument Virgiall National Guard Dumares Congress Tarnweis

Mobilizing for Manassas Two Texas Regiments Prepare to Leave

Two provisional regiments of the Texas National Guard head to Manassas Virginia for maneuvers under Adjt. Gen. John A. Hulen. The Twelfth Regiment of New York National Guard sails to Manassas with 42 officers and a strong olive drab unit, joining the Seventy Fourth and a Tennessee unit en route over the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad.

Texas Waco Nationale Guard of Texas da Fon Manassis Waoe Adjt Jonn A. Hulen Buffalo N.Y New York Nantoonal Guard Manassas de Lin Oliver Tomgther Saradron Troy National Guard of Tennessee Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis

Regiment Led by Col Tatom Joins Army Maneuvers

A regiment under the command of Col. W. C. Tatom prepares to participate in upcoming army maneuvers. The unit trains to integrate with broader field exercises and sharpen combat readiness during the event.

Col W. C. Tatom

Navy Plans to Reorganize Battle Ship Squadron

Plans at the Navy Department aim to restructure the North Atlantic Reef battleship squadron. The current ships Kearsarge Alabama Illinois Maine Iowa Missouri would gain two divisions with flag officers in command. Additions Kentucky and Massachusetts are proposed as repairs finish. Marine practice continues at Menemsha Bight near Martha's Vineyard for three to four weeks. Rear Admiral Barker will leave command next spring, with Rear Admiral Charles Jr. Davis slated to lead the second division aboard the battleship Alabama.

Navyp.Department North Atlanttic Reef Kearsarga Alabama Illnois Maine Iowa Missouri Kentucky Asiatic Massachusette Atlantia Menemsha Bight Marthas Vineyard Barker North Atlantic Charles Jr. Davis

Reprimand for Drummer Boy of Chickamauga Leader

Col John L Clem chief quartermaster of the Philippine Division was reprimanded by Gen Humphrey for turning 42000 unexpended funds into the U S Treasury. The action may embarrass the Quartermaster Department and require congressional reappropriation. Clem, famed as The Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, may be recalled to the United States.

Chickamauga United States— Service John L. Clem Philippine Gen Humphrey United States Treasury War Department Quartermaster's Department Clem Quartermaster’s Department Col. Clem Treasury Congress United States Col Michigan Volunteer Infanity

Discipline Improves in Kota Command Says Brig Gen Carr

Brig. Gen. C. G. Carr reports the Department of Dakota shows improved troop discipline in 1904 with fewer trials. Strength nearly steady. trials at 69 percent of last year. Convictions for derotions: 41 this year vs 40 last year. Commends post schools for officers enlisted men and children as aiding efficiency and reducing idleness.

C. CG. Carr Department of Dakota War Department Requils Carr

Naval Hospital School Graduates Sixth Class in Norfolk

Special to The Washingcon East reports the United States Naval Hospital Norfolk Norfolk graduates of the sixth class from its school of instruction. Surgeon AL A Elliote led the ceremony with a thorough drill including injury care bandaging and rescue techniques. The graduating list includes Arapital stewards A H Benhard F W Caldwell L V Dawson T C Maddox H H Welcome and numerous hospital apprentices.

Norfolk United States Naval Hospital AL. A. Elliote Arapital A. H. Benhard F. W. Caldwell L. V. Dawson T. C. Maddox H. H. Welcome A. Clark H. Harley N. W. Parke W. S. Shaculett A. 0. Berge J. T. Hierds I. G. Brown D. D. Campbell H. 8. Carmell E. J. Croft J. B. Curnane W. A. Curtis H. L. de Wolfe C. Duchesny C. R. Eagle B. F. Ellias B. G. Enstrom B. Fritsuny F. M. Franicke W. H. Javes G. J. Halverson J. B. Hutchinson L. T. Jones M. L. Keith M. W.wimmick R. W. King A. 0. Knecht J. Kuipper B. J. Lindster L. ¥. Moore D. F. Nihan FP. Poepke J. N. Parrott H. C. Petee W. L. Powell C. Prum R. B. Aulen R.A. Smith

Busy days for guard sailors leave city today

The National Guard enters a busy week with plans to acquire the monitor Puritan, participate in Fort Riley and Sea Girt rifle matches, and stage maneuvers at Manassas. The Naval Battalion sails to Philadelphia then Washington aboard the Puritan, with 30 cents per man per day covered by the Navy Department and a reception program expected on arrival.

National Guard Fort Riley Manassas R. B. Brummett Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia League Island Navy Yard Puritan Navy Department Navy Washington Center Market Armory Falls Church Carps Gainesville

Warship Dock Trials Under Way at Newport News Yard

Special to The Washington Post from Newport News Virginia describes preparations for the dock trial of the armored cruiser Maryland at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company with boilers being test run for the first time. The armored cruiser West Virginia nears builder’s trial in less than a month after a successful dock trial and engines. Work on the battleship Virginia resumed after launching last Saturday, with officials confident of outperforming New York Navy Yard’s Connecticut in the race to completion.

Washington Pos Newport News Maryland Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company West Virginia Virginia New York Navy Yard Connecticut

Orders to Army Officers and Naval Movements

Orders to army officers detail Capt. Grové and Capt. Freeman assignments and transfers within cavalry units. Major Roessler leaves the board on electrical installations. Naval notes: additional wireless sets for Annapolis, naval proving ground move, vessel movements and bids for New York dry dock.

Annapolis Naval Proving Ground Indian Head

Mahogany Chiffoniers and Dressers Sale Prices

Sale listing features mahogany chiffoniers and dressers with prices ranging from 15.00 to 96.75. Items include dressing tables in black and brass and pink and brass finishes with sizes noted such as four feet six inches. FR 96.75 appears as a price or code.

Golden Oak Chiffoniers and Mahogany Dressing Tables

An antique furniture listing features Golden Oak Chiffoniers and Mahogany Bureau items. Descriptions include dressing tables with pricing such as 2.50 and 48.50, indicating a catalog of wood furniture finishes and assortments.

Venezuela Pays Debt Sooner Than Planned

Venezuela is paying judgments from Allied Powers Britain Germany and Italy faster than expected. Settlements may be complete in about two years with continued revenue from La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, and non allied claims could follow within four and a half years after allies are paid. Minister Bowen reports to the State Department with detailed award figures. By June 30, allied powers received 6,380,450 bolivars and are owed 10,398,088 more. non allied claims amount to 21,149,441 bolivars after allied payment.

Venezuela Great Britain Germany Italy la Guaira Puerto Cabello Bowen State Department Caracas

Cotton Roads Defendants Challenge Rail Rates

Complaints filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Warren Manufacturing, Granitesville Manufacturing, Enterprise Manufacturing, Sibley Manufacturing, Augusta Factory, and John P. King Manufacturing against Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, Charleston and Western Carolina, Seaboard Air Line, Central of Georgia, Clyde Line, Old Dominion and Ocean steamship lines. Charges claim unreasonable shipping rates and excessive terminal charges and marine insurance costs. Examinations at the Navy Yard Washington to fill two vacancies in assistant navy master. Postmasters appointed include Virginia Lottie Fogg and others in Maine New York and Tyro.

Interstate Commerce Commission Warren Manufacturing Company Granitesvile Manufacturing Company Enterprise Manufacturing Company Sibley Manufacturing Company Augusta John P. King Manufacturing Company Southern Atlantic Coast Line Charleston Western Carolina Seaboard Air Line Central of Georgia Clyde Line Old Dominion and Ocean Steamship Companies

Country Board at Chevy Chase Cottage and Resort

Circular notice advertising country board and comfortable accommodations in a mountain setting near a railroad. Features include artesian water, tennis, golf, swimming, a country club, horses, fox hunting, and shooting. References indicate contact with RANDOLPH Keswick Va and Mrs Addie A Johnson Niagara Falls for lodging and arrangements.

Country Board Randolph Keswick Niagara Falls Addie A. Johnson

Unsurpassed Scenery For Sanitary Science Building

Location and building meet the demands of Intent advancement in sanitary science. Written for booklet by M. D. Whesthr, Director.

Whesthr M. D

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