Arid Lands Act to Transform Waste Lands into Fertile Irrigation Areas
Washington reports the irrigation bill passes the House 146 to 55. It creates a reclamation fund from public land sales across many western states for irrigation construction and maintenance. Provisions limit water rights to 16 acres per owner and require bona fide residency. authorizes fund usage for operations and state control over nonnavigable irrigation waters.
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Washington
House
Senate
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Thurber testifies on Cuban relations aid and duties
Washington reports that F B Thurber president of the Exporters association testified before the Cuban relations committee. Senator Teller produced a Cuba military government voucher for 2830 dollars paid to the Exporters' association. Thurber admitted receiving the money and noted it was one of three payments from the same source and linked to advocating duty reductions and reciprocal reductions. He cited circulation of about 20000 dollars in literature and a 2500 dollar subscription from Mr Havemeyer of the sugar trust.
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Washington
F. B. Thurber
Exporters’ Association
Committee On
Teller
Cuba
Wood
United States Exporters’ Association
Thurber
United States
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Amnesty Links Neeley Rathbone to Havana Pardon
Havana reports that amid Palma’s amnesty act about a dozen people will benefit. Among them are naturalized Americans Estes G. Rathbone and C. W. F. Neeley who were convicted of large post office frauds. Neeley has two years left of an eight year sentence. Rathbone awaits a supreme court decision on appeal and faces bail of 100000 dollars. Neeley showed no strong reaction to the news.
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Havana
Palma
Estes G. Rathbone
C. W. F. Neeley
Neeley
Rathbone
Supreme Court
Labor Leaders Seek Conference on Soft Coal Miners
Secretary Ryan and Illinois District officers prepare for a Wilkesbarre meeting seen as a step toward a possible nationwide call out of soft coal miners. Reports suggest 43,000 workers could be affected.
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Springfield
Ryan
Illinois District of United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
United States
Riparia Lewiston Rail Link Forwarded for Fast Construction
President Mohler of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company has been told from New York to push the Riparia Lewiston railway project. The 78 mile line will serve both O R N and the Northern Pacific. Grading is expected to start before month’s end.
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Portland, Or
Mohler
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
New York
Riparia-Lewiston
Northern Pacific
Tornadoes Hit Minnesota Counties Kill Ten and Damage Farmland
A tornado near Lake Park Minnesota destroyed nine farmhouses and killed ten people. In St. Paul and Clay Becker counties severe weather damaged structures including a church at Spangle and homes in the White Earth Indian reservation. The storm's path stretched up to fifty miles with about a mile and a half width and damages estimated at $100000 though White Earth reports of fifteen deaths could not be verified.
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Lake Park
Minn
Jame Ff
Here
Spangle
St. Paul
Clay
Becker
White Earth Indian Reservation
O. A. Berg
Andrew Horn
White Earth Indian Agency
Paris
London Evening Journal
Maison Doree
Verdier
West Point Centennial Celebration Begins With Roosevelt Visit
President Roosevelt arrives at West Point for Centennial Day ceremonies joined by Secretary Hay and Secretary Root. Dignitaries include Speaker Henderson and foreign ministers. Colonel Mills greets guests, Roosevelt speaks, tablets unveiled, General Schofield dedicates the monument.
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West Point
United States Military Academy
Roosevelt
Hay
Root
Henderson
House of Representatives
Roe
Mills
John M. Schofield
Association of Graduates of the Military Academy
Waller Denounces Philippine War Atrocity Claims
Major L W L Waller of the U S Marine Corps, aboard the Warren, asserts extreme measures are needed in the Philippines to end the revolt. He says 400 to 500 natives were killed in battle by his men, with 11 insurrectionists shot by court martial and one woman wounded. He cites orders from Gen Jacob Smith and recalls fierce combat at Samar.
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San Francisco
L. W. L. Waller
U. S. Marine Corps
Warren
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
Waller
Jacob Smith
Chiers
Noompromise. Wilkes-Barre miners head letterers strike
President Mitchell resumes charge of miners leaders in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania as intervention by Commissioner Roosevelt and Senator Ina disappoints. He vows no compromise and says the strike situation must be fought out with private efforts offering faint hope from Roosevelt and Ina’s actions.
National Banks Plan Circulated by Trust Company
A circular letter dated New York outlines plans for combining national banks in major capitals under one ownership. Signed by S. C. Scudder of New York, the letter describes creating a single bank in each center to coordinate banking resources in a national network.
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Chicago
New VY
North American Trust Compa
S. C. Scudder
Newrk
Leads in Wheat By Any Other State
Preliminary reports show spring wheat acreage down about 12.8 percent across 19 states. Minnesota and North Dakota lead declines due to weather, while Washington and Oregon report strong wheat conditions totaling over 1.1 million acres. Winter wheat remains healthy, barley acres rise 8.5 percent, and California notes higher than average apple and peach prospects.
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Washington
Minnesota
North Dakota
Reds River
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oregon
Michigan
Illinois
Kansas
Indiana
Oklahoma
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Morgan Moving Promoter Eyes British Steamship Tie
London reports say Morgan seeks to gain control of Cunard and Elder-Dempster ahead of imperial premiers talks. Observers note Britain’s anti Morgan coalition may delay action as Morgan negotiates a long term government charter under the British flag to include naval reserve members.
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London
Mr. Morgan
Cunard and
Elder-Dempster
Mr. Chamberlain
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Australia
J. P. Morgan
Royalty At The Fair Heads To St Louis
The World's Fair management reports two royal visitors will tour St Louis in the coming weeks. Grand Duke Boris of Russia will land in San Francisco and travel to Chicago after visiting St Louis. Crown Prince of Siam will follow a similar westward route via Washington and St Louis before proceeding to Yellowstone Park.
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St. Louis
Washington
Boris
Russia
San Francisco
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Crown Prince of
King Edward Hosts Addresses at Buckingham Palace
King Edward held a special court at Buckingham Palace to receive addresses from the lord mayor Sir Joseph Dimsdale and the London council congratulating him on the restoration of peace. He spoke at length and praised the sterling qualities of the Boers.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Joseph Dimsdale
Corporation
London Council
Government plans royal inquiry into South Africa war
London June 13 The war secretary Mr Bordrick announced in the house of commons that the government intends to appoint a royal commission and establish a formal inquiry into the South Africa war.
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London
Bordrick
House of Commons
Courts and statutes cited in scattered federal and state rulings
The text surveys various judicial decisions across jurisdictions. It notes Texas criminal law on betting and gambling, a nuisance standard for proposed buildings, Pennsylvania traffic injury risk rules, Maine telegram contract damages, Indiana railroad employee protections, a U S Supreme Court maritime fog standard, Massachusetts false imprisonment, and other notes on corporate promoter profits and police authority.
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Chambers
Cramer
W. Wa
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Woodruffe
Roxborough
Supreme Juudicial Court of
Maine
Morris
Western Union, Telegraph Company
Indianapolis
Union R. Co
Houlihan
Ind
United States Supreme Court of Appeals
Newport News
Hayward Vs. Lee
Ferocious sparrows invade River ton pigeons substitute
A group of young men captured 100 sparrows for a three day test before a shoot. Most died after fights within the cage leaving six invincible birds. A new batch fared similarly, eighty four sparrows died in forty eight days with two survivors. They realize the English sparrow is ferocious and untrustworthy. By strawberry season the scare is over with no strawberries.
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Riverton
Louis
Philadelphia Record
Communion
Hair care and fashion notes from an early 20th century page
The article advises daily scalp brushing to promote hair growth, cautions against neglecting children's hair, and offers gentle brushing tips. It also describes three gowns with fawn and navy fabrics, a gray frieze ensemble, and a navy blue outfit with satin and lace. Additional sections discuss the importance of fresh air to reduce wrinkles and careful handling of cut glass and fine wares.
Summer infant care and fashion trends in city life
Health boards urge cooling and clean feeding to protect babies during heat. Advice covers daily baths, light clothing, separate cots, open-air exposure, and boiled water. Weaning avoided in heat. if needed, consult a physician for suitable formula. Street skirts introduce two new styles with flat braids and bias trims remain popular.
Sky Blue Taffeta Gown with Net Veil and Lace
A sky blue taffeta gown features a net veil dotted with chenille and striped with black velvet ribbons. Lace and embroidery appear in wreath ornaments, a high Irish lace collar, and a blue satin belt. A pompadour ribbon forms a bow under the pointed collar with pleated lisse edges.
Manicure Tips From a Historical Guide
A historical snippet advises keeping nails wet and greased during work. Soak nails thoroughly and cut hangnails with care. Do not trim cuticle or flesh. improper cutting thickens flesh and worsens condition. Remove roughness with a pointed stick moistened with ongaline.
To Keep the Hands White and Care Tips
A 19th century home remedy describes a white wax dissolved in almond oil to protect hands, applied warm and worn with gloves to set as it cools. It warns linseed oil softens lard water while cold cream should be rubbed on a sister ward and notes ammonia harms surface oils. a poet Thackeray lauds mothers.
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Western States
Neeley and Rathbone
Riparia
Lewiston
Tornado
Marines
Samar
Noompromise
Com! National Banks
Dakotas
Morgan
Siam
King
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals of
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S. W
Gildren
Castile
Max
Thackeray
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