Navy yards faces cuts and possible closings urged by Taft era officials
Acting Secretary Winthrop argues maintenance costs exceed outputs at key navy yards and calls for consolidating work at principal yards. Plans target Pensacola and New Orleans for possible closure by month’s end, with staff moved to other stations. Congress members press to protect New Orleans yard while denying dismantling or removal of machinery.
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Winthrop
Meyer
Congress
Pensacola
Pla
New Orleans
Navy Department
Urea
Navy Yard
Navy
Wilthrop Las
Taft
Naval
Navy Yards
Thornton
Estopinal
Cowislana
Naval Committee
Senate
House
Death notices and funeral notices from Baltimore area
Fragmented obituary notices list several individuals with varying ages and locations including North Carolina and Maryland. Entries mention services at St Martin's and St Mary Cameron, with relatives and addresses noted, and include names such as Cameron, Quinn, and Towers among others. dates reference September 5 to September 7 with masses and interments planned or private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonise
Alaey Rooanderson
North Carolina
Civataetoon
Hitesmenit
Sto Mary Cameron
Suintay
Sarapd
Cameron
Ager
Taferinare St Gak- HA
Rendover
Ada
Sarleila EE Sohier
Bro Tierrafter
Elar
Henjamin
Mycsey Hugeral
Ervices
A.m
TARRY
Mary Aweany
Morthan Tiesday
AL ST
Aloysius
Baltimore
Diese Puspr Ly
Vom
W. Scop
Mary
Uw la
Mary Moore
Uu Mondes
Artiam
Prine
Gen Carlos Greenleaf Dead at Hotel Yvendume in San Jose
Gen Carlos Greenleaf retired U A died last night in San Jose California while staying with his wife and sons. Death caused by hemorrhage of the lungs. The elder son Maj Henry Greenleaf Cireenteaf B A medical corps stationed at Madison Barracks New York reached in time to bid farewell. Body to be taken to Washington for burial.
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Eterial
Washington Post
San Jose
Cal
Carlos Greenleaf
U.A
Yvendume
Hig
Maj
Henry 3S
Cireen- Teaf
B. A. Medical Corps
Mailison Barracks
N. Y
Washington
Girl Fugitive Stricken While Returned to Norfolk
Nellie Nolan, 17, of Tenth Street Southeast, fled her home here. Police traced her to Norfolk where she was arrested. She developed an acute appendicitis and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for surgical treatment. Inspector Boardman notified, central detectives alerted, and her parents were informed she would be returned after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk. Va
Nellie Nolan
Tenth Street
St Vincent's Hospital
Norfolk
Inspector Boardman
Virginia City
Tobacco Crop Delayed By Rain Second Growth At Lynchburg Market
Rain delays in Virginia cause second growth in tobacco near Lynchburg. First offerings on the Lynchburg market totaled 2504 pounds primings with an average price around 1.40 per hundred, signaling good demand despite limited new leaf. Prices rise as planters expect stronger competition following a Supreme Court ruling affecting buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bus Lynchlurs
Rynchburg
Piedmont
Supreme Court
Sobacca Containy
Married at Rockville in Maryland ceremony
Miss C Myrtle Young daughter of Mr and Mrs J Dallas Young of Damescus Maryland and John P Bates of Newark New Jersey were married Friday at the home of the bride. Miss Laura Mobter and William Henson both of this county were married in Hoekville yesterday afternoon by Rev SR White of the Baptist Church.
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Washington Post
Tankville
C. Hyrtle Young
J. Dallas Young
Damescus
John P. Bates
Newark
N. J
Laura ML Mobter
Wiliam RB. Henson
Pope's Knee Swells Slightly in Rome Report
Reports on the Pope's health say a very slight swelling of the left knee causes no cause for alarm. He celebrated Mass, walked in Vatican gardens, spoke with his sister and niece, and held a long talk with Cardinal Ferrata, showing no signs of illness.
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Rome
Vatican Gardens
Ferrata
Health Office Record Names and Ages in Vague Notation
Health office log lists Jalla Apel aged 62 and several others with unclear spellings and affiliations. Entries include Newton, Quinn, Turney, Walter Reaw, and Linwond Med with varied years and locations, requiring careful interpretation for proper identification.
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Jalla Apel
Newton
Quinn
N. Eve
Turney
Walter Reaw
Neval Apuet
Linwond Med
France Expects Morocco Talks to Resume Amid Naval Review
Paris reports confident mood as France and Germany anticipate resuming Moroccan negotiations between Cambon and von Kiderlen Waechter tomorrow. A grand naval review to be witnessed by leaders in Kiel and Paris underscores wartime tension while socialist leaders condemn war agitation at Treptow park gathering.
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Paris
M. Cambon
Cerene
Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter
Berlin
Jallieres
Toulon
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Kiel
Frettanmth
Oderlen Waechter
Themath
Hamburg
Whelmshaven
Treovialist
Treptow Park
Reichstag
Girl Gets 100 Proposals for Marriage
Miss Lena Leavitt, a West Indies girl in Boston, has received more than one hundred proposals after publicly declaring she will choose her own partner. She rejects the orthodox Jewish matchmaking custom and plans to wed a Watertown man in the winter.
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Washington Post
Boston
Lena Leavitt
Hart
Aviator Blown Off Course Near Trinway Ohio
Aviator Elton and a passenger were carried off course by strong winds while flying from Dayton to Youngstown. They descended in a field near Trinway, 17 miles north of Zanesville, and planned to resume the cross state flight tomorrow. Elton had intended to fly 40 miles from Newark to Coshocton this evening but was forced to land at Columbus last night due to darkness.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Webert
Elton
EL LL
Dayton
Youngstown
Trinway
Here
Ile
Newark
Coshocton
Columbus
Drowns While Aiding Child At Sea Incident
A hurricane near St Johns Newfoundland leads to the drowning of Mary Morgan a one year old girl passenger and Arthur Ballentine third officer who went to her aid when she was washed overboard aboard the vessel Pretorian, which arrived from Liverpool with the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Mary Morgan
Arthur Ballentine
Pretorian
Liverpool
Runaway Steam Train Crashes Into Electric Car Near Holland Station
A Long Island Railroad steam engine runaway crashed into an electric train at Holland Street station near Rockaway Park. Thirty-one people were injured, none fatally, as air and emergency brakes failed to stop the steam train traveling about 20 miles per hour. Passengers panicked, a stampede ensued, and a wooden car bore the brunt of injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island
Rockaway Park
Holland Stage
John Dunn
Thimmels Station
Hammiers Stall
Dunn
Life Saving Crew Rescues Deer at Salisbury Beach
The Salisbury Beach life-saving crew responded to a buck chased by dogs into the water. The deer, a strong swimmer, battled rough seas a mile from shore before the lifeboat brought it ashore and freed it to the cheers of hundreds of summer residents.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Salisbury Beach
Portugal reorganizes cabinet names Vasconcellos minister of foreign affairs
President Arriaga reshuffles cabinet naming Senor Chagas premier and interior minister while Senor Vasconcellos, previously minister at Madrid, is appointed minister for foreign affairs. The State Department was advised yesterday of Vasconcellos appointment.
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Senor Vasconcellos
Arriaga
Portugal
Senor Chagas
Paris
State Department
Senor Vasconcelloa
Madrid
S HOSPITAL FOR POOR AIDING 40 PATIENTS IN A DAY
A charity clinic at Luther Place Memorial Church on Fourteenth and N streets NW treats eye ear nose and throat and other ailments for free with a request for contributions from those who can pay. Dr W K Butler and Dr James Stuart lead a team including Dr E Kerbert Dr C L Billard and Dr Charles J Mooney. Forty nine patients were treated last Sunday and over a dozen cents donated since April.
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Luther Price Memorial Church
Fourteenth
N Streets
W. K. Butler
M_ street northwest
James Stuart
Twelfth Street Northwest
Butler
Stuart
E. Kerbert
C.L. Billard
Charles J. Mooney
Jather Prince Memorial
Luther Place Memorial Church
UTOPIA NOT FOR THE POOR Declared a Vicious Policy
The Russell Sage Foundation defends Forest Will Gardens as a suburb for medium income residents, rejecting aid-based housing for laborers. Director John M. Glenn notes true progress demands broader social advancement, with model houses priced from 1250 to 2509 dollars for those on small salaries.
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New York
Forest
Pal
Soline
Wil Gardens
Trade pact in favor battle closer in the east
Opposition Leader Borden uses Taft words to stir fears of annexation as reciprocity campaigns roll through Quebec Winnipeg and Manitoba. Alberta and Manitoba polling hint Calgary Medicine Hat and Welland district shifts. Laurier plans western Ontario meetings. Bourassa gains at Ste Julienne while Laurier’s MT tour roles shape mood.
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Borden
Taft
Quebec
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Calgary
Medicine Hat
United States
Canada
Toronto
Ontario
R. L. Borden
Laurier
W. German
Welland County
Niagara Belt
German
Montreal
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Maritime Provinces
Bourassa
Sir Wilfrid
Ste. Julienne
Bryan denounces all games of chance at Grace Church
William Jennings Bryan told New York listeners that he advised friends not to bet during his three presidential campaigns. He spoke on "The Old Religion" at Grace Methodist Church, smiling as he recalled the reception and noting that others appreciated his advice after each election.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Grace Methodist Church
Cholera Ravages Turkish Troops in Constantinople
Special Cable reports from London that cholera has caused alarming deaths among Turkish troops in Constantinople. In the last two days 860 deaths were recorded, among them four officers who had just returned from Albania.
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Washington Post
London
the Chronicle
Constantinople
Albania
Resignation rumors swirl around Hill intrigue and Berlin post
Ambassadors Hill and Leishman loom large in a tangle of conjecture about a Berlin posting. Hill’s recall amid potash tariff talks with Germany fed speculation, while State Department officials offered no comment. Knox later praised Hill's potash handling as satisfactory. Acting Secretary Wilson in Baltimore unavailable for comment.
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Hill
Berlin
Ambassador Leishman
Rome
Knox
Leishman
Marked Man A Target Lured To Nap For Buckshot Kill
New York police describe the death of Frank Ruse, 22, of 404 East 63rd Street, as a Black Hand marked man slaying. He was lured to an alley behind East 63rd Street, plied with drinks, made to nap on a table, and shot through a window with buckshot. The slayer escaped. motive tied to alleged Black Hand secrets. Ruse, a hard-working son who lived with his mother, may have offended Black Hand members by revealing their plans.
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Washington Post
New-York
Frank Ruse
East Sixty-third Street
East Sixtythird Street
Ruso
Black Hand
Rugo
Bast Sixty-third Street
Missing Girl Returns After Absence of 16-Year-Old Stenographer
New York dated Sept 3 Edith Georgiana Hughes the 16 year old stenographer who vanished from her home Friday morning returned home alone late today. Police had been asked to pursue a search though her parents refused to discuss the matter.
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Barents
New York
Edith
Georgiana Hughes
Royal wedding ceremony at Peterhof palace in Russia
Prince John Constantinovitch and Princess Helena wed in a ceremony at Peterhof chapel in St. Petersburg with Empress Alexandra attending the robing. The procession to the chapel featured a large imperial retinue and heralded by priests before the altar where crowns were placed.
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St. Petersburg
John Constantinovitch
Constantine Constantinovitch
Helena
Peter of
Servia
Peterhof
Alexandra
Anna Tranovna
Weil
Hkarageorgevitch
Order of St. Catherine
Greece
Alexis
Helene Vladimirovna
Alexander
Marie Pavlovna
Vladimir
Moscow
Peter
Plant Fire at Nelson BC Destroys Hall of Mines Smelter
In Nelson British Columbia a 13 acre Hall of Mines Smelter plant burned, causing about 750 000 in losses with only 50 000 insured. The blaze destroyed buildings and a mile cable to the Silver King mines was saved. Investigators suspect incendiaries, as the town guards the area and a mayoral reward is offered.
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Nelson
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Hall of Mines Smelter Company
Groura
King
Vancouver
Taft Sails for Beverly After Coast Visit
President Taft and Mrs Taft return from a two day coast visit aboard the Mayflower docking at Islesboro Maine at 4 pm. They plan to reach Beverly before 6 am tomorrow to catch an early New York train. The group enjoyed favorable weather and a luncheon with Dr and Mrs Alexander Biddle.
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Washington Post
Islesboro
Taft
Beverly
Horace. Taft
New
Ames Cove
Alexander Biddle
Philadelphia
Taft Replies to Kaiser on Steuben Statue Gift
President Taft voices appreciation for Kaiser Wilhelm II's cablegram announcing the Potsdam Steuben statue replica unveiling. He notes the gesture as a sign of cordial U S German relations and will inform Congress at its December session.
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von Steuben
William
Hanks
Gen
Baron von Steuben
Potsdam
Taft
Steuben
Congress of the United States
United States
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MR. Taft
Dautre
Orleans
Soa
Fisog
Avery
Frank Geier
Ita
RT. NW
Chajel
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Yire Clase
Manazer
R. F. Harvey
Mederate Price
Fommedinis Chapel
T. Clemente Datta
Akits
James T. Clements
M. Hindle
W. R. Pumphrey & Son
Emaalmer
REET
Phome M
M. J
Fied
Rockville
C. Byrtle Young
Newark, N. J
Pope
Health Office Record
Heaths
Tokalon Wine CO. Siere
Bose
France
Elbert Elton
Long Island Line
Bryan
Royalty
Prince John
Constantine
Russia
Pa. Ave. S. E
Holland
H. R. Howenstein CO
St. N. W
Maine
Executive
Mrs
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
Kaiser
Maryland
E. B. Townsend & CO
H Street
11 & F
Bob Heron
Wadge Douglass
Cressy
Jay Pinkerton
EE OL Bane
Nellie Burt Brady
Mahoney Curtin
Wilson
Ruman Pictures
Murargh
Ary Malinesses
Brad
Emma Carts
Wilfred Clarke & CO
AL. Pieluds
Jack Lewis
Zellah Covington
Rose Witter
Epissell Ares & Co
Rem Brandt
Daylight Motion Pictures
Mec
Mec Jntyre & Hedth
Wakting
Cha Churel
Vassar
Hattimore
Richmond
Admission
Grandad
Columbiay
Columbia Players
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Enone
ARMA
Matiners Academy
Seata
THE
ANGEL
Gayety
Robie
Sam Howes
Loy
Lyceum Theater
Sam Devere
Nymphera
Belasco
Majestic
Malden Players
Wool—Menta Cristo
Coke
Washington Gas Light
the Sunday Post
Bhphive
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