Irrigation Opens Vast West lands for Homeseekers
The reclamation act funds and government projects transform arid western lands into irrigated farms. Major schemes like Truckee Carson and Yuma will irrigate hundreds of thousands of acres, with a self-sustaining fund returning ten percent annually. The program aims to attract homeseekers while preserving water control and regional development.
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Right Royal Reception Given to Secretary Taft
Manila Aug 7 Major General Corbin hosted a Taft party dinner with Rear Admiral Enquist of the Russian navy present. Corbin toasted Roosevelt while Taft toasted the Russian emperor. Enquist saluted. Commissioner Forbes entertained Miss Alice Roosevelt. About 3,000 attended the reception at the Maléan palace where Taft and Miss Roosevelt greeted all guests. officials hailed it as Manila’s greatest reception.
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Manila
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Enquist
Roosevelt
Forbes
Alice Roosevelt
Wright
Malean Palace
Miss Roosevelt
Lightning Kills Two Near El Paso in Sudden Storm
A severe thunderstorm near El Paso Texas claimed the lives of Jesus Garcia and Pedro Velasque and left Alejandro Mora seriously injured. The incident occurred a few miles south of the city as residents faced a deadly flash of nature. In Washington DC the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers held a weeklong special convention to discuss death benefits and related topics.
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el Paso
Texas
Jesus Garcia
Pedro Velasque
Alejandro Mora
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers
Washington, D0
America
Benehe
Germany views on the peace convention
In London and other capitals doubts about peace prospects persist though officials expect both sides to seek peace yet remain reluctant to concede major demands. Observers foresee stiff bargaining before a possible break point, with a final common ground eventually reached.
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Herlin
Aug
London
Indiana Capitalists Buy Rosedale Mines in Indiana
Special to The Citizen Ban Marcial Aug. 7 W A Martin Co has sold the Rosedale gold mines to a Terre Haute capitalists group. The price is not public but said to be large. The new company will take charge about October 1 and plans include larger works and extensive development. The mines are among the oldest in the territory and are said to be very rich.
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Ban Marcial
W. A. Martin & Co
Rosedale
Terre Haute
Indiana
Disappearing Arctic Expedition and Murderous Clergy Trio Tale
Telegraphic excerpts recount the Zeigler expedition's uncertain status at Shannon Island and a Siberian priest, Father Putilin, linked to a four brother criminal clan. The report details icebound ships, escape chatter, and a string of murders tied to their masked gang, culminating in a dramatic church benediction scene.
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North Atlantic
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Tomsk
Putuin
Ruaris
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Father Patilin
Secretary Shaw Visits Oyster Bay Amid Political Significance
Oyster Bay August 7 Secretary Shaw arrived to discuss a personal matter involving Limeelf and the president. He stated the visit carries no political significance and noted federal control of the yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans. He will speak tomorrow in Roanoke, Virginia at the Republican state convention Eastern Tennis Tourney. Longwood tennis opens with a large crowd and favorable conditions. Doubles and singles championships will be decided. a handicap event for serated singles will replace the usual consolation singles.
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J. H. White
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Limeelf
New Osleana
Roanoke
Rowton
Muse
Aug
Longwood
Wadsworth Considered for Agriculture Secretary Post
Washington report says Congressman James Wolcott Wadsworth of Geneseo Street New York is viewed as a possible successor to the Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson. Wadsworth chairs the agriculture committee and is a wealthy farmer with a highly cultivated New York estate. Virginia Chautauqua assembly at Wytheville opened with strong turnout and a three week program featuring addresses by Gower Montague and other speakers.
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Washington
James Wolcott Wadsworth
Geneseo Street
New York
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Wadsworth
John Hay
Virginia
Chautauqua
Wytheville
Aus
Srat
Assembly of the
Chautaugus
Gower Montague
Preparations Finished For Great Peace Meet Delayed
Portsmouth reports great disappointment as the Japanese and Russian peace envoys delay their arrival delaying the official program. Governor McLane considers postponement while Navy Yard preparations and security measures proceed for the conference and escorts. Yachts Dolphin and Mayflower depart with envoys aboard en route to Portsmouth.
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McLane
Pierce
Navy
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New Castle
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R. L
Dolphin
Mayflower
Witte
Boston
Harvard
Colonial Club
Telegraphers Strike Shows Little Change In Minnesota
St. Paul, Aug. 7. There was little change in the telegraphers strike today. Northern Pacific and Great Northern officials claim the strike is broken while the workers insist the blockade remains complete. Perishable freight is being moved in small quantities.
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Northern Pacific
Great
Northern Railways
Russians Fortify Amur River Mouth Amid Mining Report
Tokio reports Russians fortifying the mouth of the Amur with mining of channels near the river. A mixed division is said to be in the vicinity, signaling intensified defensive preparations and possible river approaches secured for defense.
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Amur
Tokio
Las Vegas Blues Defeat Santa Fe In 11-10 Game
In Santa Fe on Aug 7 the Ancient City fell to Las Vegas by 11 to 10 due to costly errors. Batteries: Las Vegas Allins Istown Santa Fe Naranjo Miller. Las Vegas brought about 300 fans for a successful excursion with no wrangling.
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Las
Japanese Rescue Maroons British Steamer Crew
A Japanese naval vessel rescued fourteen survivors of the prize crew from the British steamer Oldhalla, marooned on Usropp island after the ship was captured by Russians and set ablaze. Fourteen marines and two officers remained, while the officers obtained a sailboat and headed toward Kamchatka. fate unknown.
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Tokio
Usropp Island
Kamchatka
Fatal Street Grade Crossing Crash In Cleveland
A Cleveland trolley collision at the St. Clair street crossing with a Pennsylvania Railroad train left at least one dead and many injured. The gateman admitted lowering the gates late. Investigators found the trolley wheel detached from the wire as the car neared the tracks.
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Ohio
Inet
W.F. 11S
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jhe Bt. Clair Street
Pennsylvania
Launch and row boat collide fatally in Portland
In Portland Oregon two of three occupants of a rowboat drowned within a dozen feet of a launch after a collision caused by lack of presence of mind. Victims were Fred Steffenson, 20, and his sister Madeline, 16.
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Portland
Ore
Fred Steffenson
Madeline
Hundreds of homeseekers flood Grand Junction registration
Grand Junction Colorado on a Sunday and today drew hundreds from the Far East as doors opened at the registration office. Officials anticipated more than 1,600 registrants, with crowds lining up to file for homes.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Aug
Cabinet member troubled by cotton report scandal
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson faces a renewed strain as physiologist George T. Moore becomes entangled in the cotton report scandal, narrowing the administration's margin of political risk.
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James Wilson
George T. Moore
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