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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quartermaster’s Department
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Mass
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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.
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J. H. Dull
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Narragansett Bay
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L. ©. Thichardson
Independence
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Stranta
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Tetersburg
Russia
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G. H. McConson
BE. A. Read
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E. C White
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Washington, D. C
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C. M. Oman
Naval Hospital
G. R. Venable
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Navy Department
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Yankton
Naval Training Station
P. E. Redcliffe
Solacy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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