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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
18
The Navy Department asserts a single well equipped Atlantic fleet with flexible deployment is the best policy. A dual ocean disposition is denied, with plans to test and potentially transfer ships between oceans via Panama Canal, aiming for readiness and rapid reassignment as needed.
An announcement from the northern district of Florida details the appointment of several postmasters including Cat Mask in Sanford, Mary Nea Mia, and Frankin Ta Lester DL, with others listed in the release. The document notes succession following a chief porter and references the Tuesday notification.
Unclear text reports that two crews of Japanese sealers were released at Unslaska by an order from Attorney General Bonaparte. The steamship Yuentan was to transport thirty Japanese sealers from schooners Kulmal Nitto Maru to an unspecified location but plans changed and men were freed at Mir and General Charlen, with few concrete details remaining.
American Consul General James 257 Hountie Havens has reached Washington and will travel with his family to Gb to spend a few weeks vacation. He told the State Department that conditions in Cuba remain unsettled while praise is given to Gov Magoon and the army medical officer for handling the last yellow fever outbreak.
James Maton Winslow of New York was expelled from France on charges now shown groundless. An extract from Dinard police registry proves he duly registered his domicile. A friend sent Winslow copies of minutes from a local club committee. records show Winslow connected with club management and correspondence to Ambassador White in Paris.
Delegates Dempsey and Kinpaisky of the American Federation of Labor reported to the Trades Union Congress that American workers aim to play a larger political role inspired by Britain’s Labour Party. They urged wage standards and pension-like retirement support, noting workers seek income at fifty. The congress presented the American with silver candelabra and cigarette cases.
The Navy Department nears christening 20 000 ton battleship No 29 by renaming the armored cruiser Saratoga to No 29. The move would free the Saratoga name for reuse on the new battleship, preserving a celebrated title from Lake Champlain and avoiding use of state names. Secretary Newberry backed transferring Saratoga to the cruiser to retain a famed legacy in the Navy.
The Peoria school board adopted resolutions demanding Gov Doncon take measures to separate Newton C Dougherty former superintendent convicted of stealing 1 000 000 from John I Donovan a prisoner in Joliet penitentiary They allege both prisoners implicated in a recent robbery aided by a protected convict to destroy evidence and recover Dougherty’s wealth, and claim a conspiracy to interfere with the Peoria board inspectors.
Commissioner Warner of Pensiong returned yesterday from an extensive tour of pension agencies in New England and the Bant ar State. He visited Philadelphia New York Boston Concord ROM Buffalo Detroit and Chicago. He said he was glad to be back to avoid the heat and will stay in the city to resume work accumulated during his absence.
The Isthmian Canal Commission announced the award to Woliver Manufacturing Company of Knorville Town for furnishing 500 dump cars at 82,000. The American Car and Foundry Company protested a $540 loss and a 172 car difference but the Oliver Company agreed to deliver the cars early. George Bartholomew of Connecticut, formerly with Cush Henderson and Degeradorft, was named assistant attorney on the Isthmus for the Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Railroad Company, a Yale graduate.
Report notes Americans travel in steerage on crowded liners leaving Liverpool, with special cabins for tourists returning home alongside immigrants. Observers describe cramped saloons and limited space as the voyage proceeds.
Acting Inspector General Col Galbraith criticizes low pay and poor attire as factors driving desertions and recruiting difficulties. He calls for civilian dress allowances, more infantry regiments, longer enlistments with one unit, and policies to sustain regimental spirit and loyalty. He argues preparedness requires lessons from history and stronger first line forces.
Attorney veterans Munupercu and United States Attorney Edwin W Sima plan a conference in Baltimore or Washington today or tomorrow on the Chicago and Alton con. The Justice Department has not been notified to publish the letter from the Attorney General to Mr Sima. Judge Landis objects to granting immunity due to potential impact on the Standard Oil case. The aim is to preserve testimony for the prosecution and avoid requiring Chicago and Alton officers to testify again.
Secretary Taft and party left Yellowstone Park today for Portland aboard the Northern Pacific Railroad. Oscar Straus, returning from a Pacific Coast and Hawaii tour, joined in the trip. a Pacific Coast booster praised Taft’s leadership. A two day delay in ship departure will not delay the party’s Manila assembly plans, as the McClellan may transport them from Nagasaki to Manila directly, shortening travel by about five days.
The War Department reported two new yellow fever cases in Cuba yesterday, one at Clem Fuegos and one at Camp Florida, with no cases at Haven. The notices reflect ongoing health concerns among troops stationed in Havana and surrounding areas.
The Army and Navy Union plans a department to unite five garrisons in Washington and organize officers and delegates. About 1600 former soldiers and marines plus 19 auxiliary members are involved. The move was approved at a meeting led by Gen Guyentry Sarrivon with Gen Henry Garrison coordinating. A committee including John H Thornton Robert Coats and William F Conrsy will oversee the plan and elections.
Four of five Central American ministers met at the State Department to discuss a peace conference. Honduran minister Dr Dgarte was absent, Mexican charge Belor Godoy attended, and Boner Mejia Balvesor alone held full powers to bind his government. A follow up meeting was set for the coming Monday to finalize terms as ministers seek authority to seal an agreement.
President calls on Surgeon General Wyman to assume immediate charge of plague containment. The Public Health and Marine Hospital Service will supply inspectors and funds, while San Francisco coordinates with federal authorities to stamp out the bubonic outbreak. City and federal efforts aim to prevent spread via ships and port health measures.
A German emigrant named Abraham Ziwin, from Milawa, died suddenly on a railway carriage between this place and Thoana, believed to be from a cholera attack. This marks another case of the disease reported in Germany this year amid ongoing sanitary inspections on the Russian frontier, particularly among river men from affected districts.
American project for a permanent international high court of justice gains generic approval with the exception of judge allotment. Choate urges unity, proposes elected judges by states, and a system ensuring sovereign equality. A committee including Choate and James Brownpot will study judge allotment. judges to earn 2400 a year plus day rates. Court of Arbitral Justice to be named.
Boston dispatch reports Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte traveling from Lenox to Maine to meet in Buatan and prepare for talks in Chicago. He declined details on immunity promised to the Chicago and Alton road, but asserted if the deal was legal and fully executed the agreement must be kept. He noted letters and telegrams from U S District Attorney Lima of Chicago but did not disclose contents. Bonaparte plans a Chicago conference Sept 18 with Judge Sandra and Mr Sims, returning to Washington by Sept 20.
The Treasury Department received 50000 from the Jamentown Exporition Company and more than 100 000 from the emarition. The funds will be applied to liquidate the government debt of 1000400 approved at the restoration of Con roas.
It was learned at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Md that the frigate Constitution will be transferred from the Boston Navy Yard to replace the Hartford on the Academy docks. The Hartford will return to its prior assignment but remains the naval station and salutes are fired from its decks.
Capt Corwin F Rees USN of Portsmouth was awarded 1800 in the U S District Court against Dr Ernest L Bell for the death of Rees son after a thigh injury and subsequent chloroform anesthesia alleged to have been used without proper consultation.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry rejected a Shanghai Berlin sourced claim that the United States leased Narvik Bay for five years as a coaling station and also leased a second facility abroad. He dismissed the report as of little use to the Navy and not based on official action.
Strength arises from good food and proper digestion. Grape-Nuts, the delicious scientific food, can be digested by babies and adults alike, and works faithfully for all. Read The Road to Wellville in packages.
Acting Secretary Wewbery ordered the tug Lebanon to tow the Huntress to Pensacola and deliver it to Missouri militia forces. The converted yacht will sail into the Gulf and up the Mississippi to St Louis, setting a permanent naval grip far upriver. The eighty-ton vessel signals growing Middle West naval interest and citizen recruitment efforts.
Lieut Ron W Vincent attached to the Colorado faced a court martial and received a reprimand and a loss of twenty numbers in his grade after testimony showed he left his ship at Chefu and returned drunk on duty. The board was convened by Rear Admiral Dayton of the Asiatic Fleet. findings approved by the Navy Department were not required.
The War Department released cadet vacancies at the United States Military Academy West Point for appointment by senators representatives and district leaders before January 18. Vacancies arise from class of 1908 graduation and affect many states and districts including Arkansas California Connecticut Delaware and more.
A messy 1919 era military orders list details dozens of transfers retirements and assignments across forts and commands. Officers from infantry artillery coast defense and ordnance departments move to Fort Leavenworth Fort Yellowstone Provincetown and the Philippine Islands with retirements and promotions noted including Captains Ho Lomax Fuul S Aaliorao and Eighth Infantry officers to Fort Leavenworth.
President Roosevelt sends congratulations to Col Goethals for the Panama Canal work in August. The report notes steam shovel and dredge excavation, with record totals across multiple divisions. Rainy season impacts are mentioned as a factor in the record effort.
Tammany leader Sullivan in the psychopathic ward of Hellavue Hospital is deemed不可 recoverable by ward in charge Dr Gregor ts. Brother Christie Sullivan and Alderman Max Loving visited with Dr Graeme Hammond as plans to move him to a private sanitarium tomorrow were discussed amid restlessness earlier.
Charles H Deere, the millionaire plow manufacturer of Moline, is dying from pernicious anemia after a three year search for relief. The 70 year old collapsed at a private hospital in Chicago where physicians say recovery seems unlikely. His wife, a Daughters of the American Revolution member, and their daughter are in Chicago with the husband of their only child traveling in Mexico. Deere was born in Vermont in 1837.
Rogers of Chicago wins re election as president of the National Postal Clerks Association defeating Fitzgerald of Paterson. The group plans an eight hour law thirty days vacation and fifteen days sick leave. The annual convention will discuss promotions and a $1100 wage scale, plus hospital incorporation in Almanonio New Mexico for tuberculosis patient care and opening channels from the postal service to larger salaries. September 22 Borah seeks to deter fraud in timber land entitlements.
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