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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1905

Page

42

Fall Rifle Matches Open November At Armory Drill Hall

Fall rifle matches of the District of Columbia National Guard are set for October 1, 19, and 19 at the Guards range with the Washington Post Skirmish cup and Mosher and Harris matches offering silver and gold medals and a district merchants prize. The tournament opens October 18 with events for officers and enlisted men, plus revolver matches daily. the theoretical instruction resumes November 1 and ends March 31, with detailed battalion schedules and new examining-board appointments announced.

District of Columbia National Guard Guards Washington Post United States Army Marine Corps National Guard United States Navy Post Vac Mosher Army Navy New Jersey Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Tee Harries Frank IC Raymond Washington John Hi Magry Sea Girl Glendie B Young R. Harris & Co Mateh Harris & Co Maj J. Dummack Uish Wall Rill Ambulance Corps Signal Corps Field Artillery Altion Rifin Center Market Pettit

Naval Academy Banquet Postponed for Diphtheria

The United States Naval Academy class of 107 banquet in this city was postponed until next Friday due to diphtheria at the academy. Nearly 20 cadets travel to Washington from more than a dozen states while Marine Corps orders send Col. Paul St. C. Murphy from the Naval Hospital to the Portsmouth navy yard to assume command of the marines. Maj. Con M. Perkins receives a three day extension of sick leave.

Naval Academy United States Naval Academy Washington Paul St. C. Murphy Haspean Naval Hospital New York City Navy Yard Portsmouth N. A Con M. Perkins Sunday Post

Schiff Testifies on Equitable Syndicate and Union Pacific

Attorney Abraham Schiff testified about Kuhn Loeb & Co dealings with the Equitable Life Assurance Society. He described the Union Pacific preferred stock syndicate, said Kuhn Loeb acted as a clearing house, and disputed claims that the society held undisclosed stock. He condemned Hyde’s personal involvement and defended the society’s investments as prudent in dividends.

Equitable Society The Equitable Schiff Kuhn, Loeb & Co Society New York James J. Hyde Union Pacific Kuhn, Lochs Co James H. Hyde Frick Morton Hyde Ock Hughes Equitable Life Assurance Society Mr. Schiff Mr. Hyde Alexander Hnquitable

German Interest in U S Insurance Probe

Germany monitors the New York legislature inquiry into American insurance firms with keen interest and seeks updates on progress. Reports suggest possible concessions withdrawals for covered American insurers. no crowds greeted M Witte in St Peters burg on arrival. German Day events slated at Benning on October 1 with trotting races and athletics.

Berlin New York Witte Stet Department M. Witte St. Petersburg Benning

Barry Garrison Breaks With Army and Navy Union in Newburg Donations

A Washington Post report details Barry Garrison leaving the Army and Navy Union amid intraorganization conflict sparked by the Newburg convention. Commander Hackett claims Garrison joins the Regular Army and Navy Union, criticizing Browne’s election as national commander and noting irregularities. Browne contends unity and plans Washington HQ, welcoming all service members while questioning garrison loyalties.

Army and Navy Union Barry Garrison Michael Hackett Hackett Barry Regular J. B. Morton War Department Newburg J. Edwin Browne Browne Roosevelt Order Union Henry Weehawken N. J Regular Army and Navy Union Morton Newburgh Washington

Warner's Safe Cure testimonial boosts kidney health claim

Mrs. Eckerson of Schenectady testifies that Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Pills cured her kidney trouble after other remedies failed. The ad touts the product as vegetable, non constipating, available in 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles, with a free trial bottle offer and free medical booklet.

Wm. Eckerson Liberty Street Schenectady Warner Warner Safe Care Co Rochester Washington Post

Gen Baldwin backs polo, raises pay to curb desertion

Brig. Gen. Frank D. Baldwin reports for the Southwestern division for the year ending June 30 urging polo as a regular soldier recreation with government provided outfits for regiments, the cavalry favored, and pay raised to 15 dollars monthly to reduce desertions. He cites detachments of captains and junior officers as a factor in deser tions.

Baldwin Frank D. Baldwin

Route for Big Dry Dock in Navy Inquiries

The Navy Department seeks information from the Suez Canal Company about canal dimensions and towage charges to decide if a floating steel dry dock for the Philippines should go via the Suez route or around the Cape of Good Hope. If towed around the cape, start would be delayed due to storm periods in the transit waters.

Navy Department Suez Canal Company Suez Canal Philippines Suez Cape of Good Hope

Army Orders and Assignments From 1903 Ledger

Second Lieut Ralph H Leavitt granted twenty days leave. Commissary Sergt Alexander W Richardson to be placed on retired list. Maj Willam Weigel ordered to Philadelphia area for quartermaster work. Sergt Michael Coyle to report to Fort Wood by end of furlough. Alton J Andrews transferred to Eighty first Company Coast Artillery. Francis I Reed discharged for false enlistment. Charles W Stolze ordered to report Oct 10 1993 to Fort Omaha. Winthrop S Wood ordered from Fort Philadelphia area for blanket manufacture. Melvin W Rowell to report after leave to Eleventh Cavalry as regimental quartermaster. Charles WH Cobet transferred to Thirty third Company Coast Artillery Fort Columbia. Charles Keller to report for duty as engineer in Eleventh Lighthouse District. George W Burr to visit Studebaker works for ordnance material. Peter Hrower to Fort Porter reporting by Dec 18 for Manila march. Celwyn E Hampton relieved from hospital to join transport to the Philippine Islands around Nov 6 1903. Glen D Gorton furlough to expire Sept 28 to Fort McDowell then Manila transport Jan 5 1908. Upon Manila arrival, to report to Philippine division for duty.

Ralph H. Leavitt Twenty-eitth Alexander W. Richardson Twenty-fourth Infantry Willam Weigel Fort Sheridan Ill St. Louis Michael Coyle Signal Corps Highland Falls Fort Wood Alton J. Andrews Eighth Infantry Columbus Barracks Ohio Eighty-first Coast Artillery Fort Slocum Francis I. Reed Second Infantry Fort Logan Cal Charles W. Stolze Signal Carpa North Eightanth Street Omaha Nebr Fort Omaha Winthrop S. Wood Thin Alty Phiadelphia Clifton Heighte Quartermaster’s Department Melvin W. Rowell Eleventh Cavalry Waltham Mass Charles WH. Cobet Twentyslath Infantry Fort Sam Houston Tex Fort Columbia Wash Charles Keller Corpa of Enginers Department of Commerce Lebtor Eleventh Lighthouse District Garrett J. Lydecker Corpa of Engineers George W. Burr Ordnance Department Studebaker Brothers’ Manufacturing Company South Bend Ind Prigate Peter Hrower Hospital Corps Frankford Arsenal Fort Porter N.Y Othcer Manila Philippine Lelande Philippine Division Celwyn E. Hampton Twenty-first Infantry United States Army General San Francisco Philippine Islands Glen D. Gorton Army General Hospital Washington Barracks District of Columbia Fort McDowell

Navy officer orders update with multiple detachments

A long list of naval officers and staff receive detachments, transfers, and new duties including court martial service, sailing orders from Narragansett Bay, and assignments to ships and yards such as Solace Celtic Independence and Newport News. Several personnel retire or await further orders while a newspaper promises a larger issue tomorrow.

J. M Robinson Naval War College Nerragencett Day R. L Walt J. B. Sturdeck Beaver J. H. Dull Solace Celtic J. F. Farker Narragansett Bay R. 1 Navy Yard Norfolk J. C. Colwell Narragansett Hey Denver New York N. Y H. M. Witzel Leneaster League Island J. J Knapp Solacs L. ©. Thichardson Independence Mare Island Cal J. V. Gillis Stranta J. G. Field Detachad KR. Spear Tetersburg Russia Asiatic G. H. McConson BE. A. Read T. W. Reed E. C White B. H. H. Old Washington, D. C United States Naval School C. M. Oman Naval Hospital G. R. Venable Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department W. C. Fite Jr. Sweeney Yankton Naval Training Station P. E. Redcliffe Solacy L. M. Melcher Santee L. McNally F. A. McGregor Pensacola San Francisco Fort Bayard Washington

Admiral Baird May Retain Post Despite Incapacity

Incumbent head Admiral Baird may stay on as superintendent of the State War and Navy Building for another year due to his efficient service. Secretaries on the commission favor keeping him, despite his retirement list status, while competing cabinet officers push for change. Discussions involve Col. Bromwell’s brief tenure and legal provisions allowing retired officers to serve within a designated period.

Admiral Baird Engineer Corps Navy Asiell Olver Col. Bromwell Col Bromwell Army Honaparte Atlee Root Taft Bonaparte Baird

Public Lands Sales Raise Million for Irrigation Fund

Commissioner Richards reports the interior department net proceeds from public land sales for the year ended June 30 total about 4.758 million dollars, to be allocated to irrigation reclamation funds across states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, and others. Total receipts for the year reach about 7.122 million with 91,081 patents issued and 63,586 cases pending adjudication.

Richards General Land Office Secretary of the Interior Treasury Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming

Navy Medical Officers Granted Leave and Assignments

Surgeon P. H. Yhache granted seven days leave from September 26. Passed Assistant Surgeon R. H. Von Badorf removed from New Orleans to Century Florida for temporary duty with Surgeon Banks. Assistant Surgeon Hugh De Valin reassigned from Washington to New Orleans for temporary duty with Surgeon J. H. White. Acting Assistant Surgeon F. Townsend granted ten days leave from September 25. Movements of vessels include Arrived Nerv at Newport News and Potomac at Boston. Salled Galveston from Provincetown to Boston. Cleveland from San Juan to Sanchez. Hopkins from Provincetown to Long Island.

P. H. Yhache R. H. von Badorf New Orleans Century, Fla Banks Hugh de Valin Washington Nerv Newport News Dubuque Tompkinsville Potomac Boston Salled Galveston Provincetown Cleveland San Suan Sanchez Hopkins Provinestown Longue Island

Neversink Mountain Hotel Destroyed by Fire

The Neversink Mountain Hotel on Neversink Mountain near Reading Pennsylvania was consumed by a fire this evening. The four story building, erected twelve years ago at a cost of about 100000, was completely destroyed and the cause remains undetermined.

Neversink Mountain Reading

France Likely to Accept Hague Peace Conference Invite

Paris officials say France will likely accept the invitation to the second peace conference at The Hague. The move results from united efforts by Emperor Nicholas and President Roosevelt, though official action waits for Russia's communication.

France Paris The Hague Nicholas Roosevelt Russia

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