Commercial Club Plans Tonight Meeting to Save Albuquerque
The Commercial Club invites all Albuquerque residents to a meeting tonight to address the club’s finances and the proposed takeover of the property by paying the existing second mortgage of 15000 and assuming the first mortgage. Supporters see a potential value well above 40000 and a revival of the club as the city’s key influence, while opponents fear disintegration of the influential group. The finance committee has outlined a practical plan to secure the purchase and boost the city’s prospects.
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Albuquerque
Commercial Club Building Association
New Mexico
Philippine Tobacco Guaranteed by U S Government
Purchase rs of Philippine tobacco will receive a government guarantee on quality and cleanliness under a bureau of insular affairs arrangement with the Philippine government. All factories will be monitored to ensure native growth and compliance with a new tariff bill admitting duty free a limited quantity of cigars and tobacco from the islands.
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International Revenue Bureau
Health Department
Obac
Two Children Die in Idaho House Fire
Two children of Thomas Doughety died in a fire that destroyed their home in Council Idaho. The cremation was completed last night, with authorities investigating the blaze for a cause and details pending.
Irrigation Congress Tension Over Venue And Leadership
Delegates at the National irrigation congress weighing a new constitution and a showdown over the next meeting place. Governors Shaffroth and other figures figure in pre convention plans while leaders from San Francisco to Berlin register and nearly 1,000 delegates are on site with about 3,000 expected.
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Har
Shaffroth
Colomba
National Irrigation Congress
Cote Vene
Chelonges
Board of Control
San Francisco
Mi Paso
Chicas
St Louis
Puebla
Rochester
Shaffroth Ofolorado
George Barstow
Texas
China
May Back Hill
Germany
Mo Koumanns
Berlin
Don Alherto Abbaud
Chili
Ugeno
Japan
Pugene Skorniakoff
Mnesia
James J. Hi
The
Great Northern
Elfy
War of words over forest policy at irrigation congress
In Washington the eve of the National Irrigation Congress sees a heated clash between Gifford Pinchot and Richard Ballinger over forest reservations and irrigation land reforms. Critics attack Ballinger for halting labor value applications on arid lands, a Roosevelt policy aimed at aiding settlers.
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Wash
Gifford Finchot
Btates
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Theodore Toosm- Vell
National Irrigation Congress
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Ballinger
Irrigation recipients await fruits of effort as Ballinger seen to comment
Government notes delays in irrigation benefits for settlers with long waits. Reports say Ballinger may address the issue. A statement released today highlights 1900 import figures for miniature turbine materials into universities, per the bureau of statistics.
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Washington
Atla. S
ATT
Bureau of Statistics
Conners Sues Colliers for 100000 Damages
William J. Conners, chairman of the Democratic state committee, files suit in Buffalo against the owners of Collier's Weekly for 100000 alleging damages from an article published July 31 1908 that purportedly brands him as involved in assault secret murder riot and conspiracy.
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Ners
Democratic States Committee
Collier's Weekly
Conners
Printers Meet in Missouri City Heads to Next Convention
St. Joseph Miss Aug nearly 500 delegates sign in for the 5th annual convention of the International Typographical Union opening tomorrow in St. Joseph. Attendance expected to surpass prior gatherings as Minneapolis Salt Lake City and Atlanta contend for the subsequent meeting site.
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St. Joseph
Sth
International Typographical Union
Minneapolis
Salt Lake City
Atlanta
Taft Busy Sunday Readies Policy Moves Ahead
President Taft spent a hot Sunday in Beverly Mass reading and planning. He will not act on his congressional message until November and focuses on censor supervision, the Japan China rail dispute, and tariff commission setup. He expects Philippine prosperity from tariff laws and Philippine tobacco expansion.
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Beverly
Morning Journal
Beverley
Muss
Aug
Beverly Wie
Washington
Taft
Anie Farian Church
Reading
Japan
China
Mukden-Antung
State Knox
United States
Congress
Senate
House
MacVeagh
the Treasury
Philippines
Tabaccs
Eithey Philippine Cigars
Bellevyes
New England Lumber King Dies In River Cliff Crash
Turner's Falls Mass August 4—Isaac Van Dyke of Lancaster and his chauffeur were fatally injured when their car plunged over a cliff into the Connecticut River at Riverside. Both died of their injuries. Van Dyke was widely known as the lumber king of New England.
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New Fogland
Turner's Falls
Mass
Aug
van Dyke
Lancaster
XS. H
New England
Connecticut River
Riverside
New, Kangana
Veterans and Their Sons Attend Utah Encampment
Veterans and their sons and daughters gather in Utah City for the forty third annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. The event draws thousands to commemorate the Civil War era and honor service members and ex-soldiers.
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Utah City
City in Gala Attire for Visitors at Grand Army Encampment
St Louis and Atlantic City stand as leading contenders for the next national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic as thousands arrive in gala fashion. Delegates, veterans, and auxiliary groups gather, with a program of marches, concerts, and public celebrations across the city.
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St. Louis
Atlantic City
van Sant
Main Street
South Temple
Fourth South
First Methodist Church
Womens Mtelief Corps
The
Ladies of the
G. A. S. Daughters of Veterans
Bons of Veterans
Spanial War Veterans
Naval Veterans of the Civil War
National Association of Army Nurece
Tabernacle
Tabernacl Choir
St. Lauia
Minnesota
William Ketcham
Indiana
Farming in New Mexico Discusses Territory Conditions
Prof J D Tinsley of New Mexico Agricultural College analyzes current farming conditions in the territory. He reviews weather prospects soil quality and crop outlook for farmers and notes potential adaptations for improving yields.
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J. D. Tinsley
New Mexico Agricultural College
Dry farming expert warns NM lands face recurring dry seasons
Prof Tinsley of New Mexico Agricultural College and Prof Toldings of Colorado Agricultural College urged emphasis on feed crops and live stock for dry farming districts. They cited variable rains, urged workers to plan for dry periods, and stressed careful crop selection and farming practices to endure droughts.
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Toldings
West
Mewton
Iilistriete
The
Morning Journal
Tinsley
New Mexico
Denver rail pioneer Arthur Welvy dies at end of era
Arthur E Welvy longtime head of the Denver and Rio Grande died in Denver at age he helped engineer the line through the Royal Gorge and served ten years as general superintendent.
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Denver
Cele
Arthur E. Welvy
Denver& Rio Grande
Royal Gorge
Raul
Settlers Target Scarce Lands Amid Rainfall Uncertainty
The text notes settlers cluster in limited districts as rain uncertainty and scarce land drive choices. It claims rainfall generally declines east to west and north to south across the territory, suggesting only the financially capable will endure and succeed while losses vary with the seasons.
Brigadier General Edwin P. Atwood Dies at 68
Brigadier General Edwin P. Atwood, 68, died today after a 42 year Army career. He was placed on the retired list in buck and served throughout World War II and later years. His passing marks the end of a long military tenure.
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Chicago
Edwin P. Atwood
Buck
Plague Threat Prompted U S Health Service Measures
The Public Health and Marine Hospital Service has dispatched surgeons to major world shipping points to enforce rules preventing shipments infected with rats carrying plague from reaching American ports. The action aims to avert potential outbreaks in U S harbors by early detection and quarantine.
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Washington
Ang. S
United States
United State@at
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Government Lottery Draws for Coeur d'Alene Reservations
The Spokane Daily reports sealed ballots for homestead entries will be opened this morning to select applicants for Coeur d'Alene and Flathead reservations. About 1,560 Coeur d'Alene, 6,000 Flathead, and 290 other entries compete, with 286,000 total applications and formal draws in mid August.
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Seeeral
Coeur d'Alene
Flathead
Spokane
Wash
Bpokane Reservation
Plathead
Rome
Coeur Ur Atene Capitalist
Atlantic Fleet Heads to Drill Ground Off Virginia Capes
The Atlantic battleship fleet gathered in two lines at Hampton Roads near Old Point Comfort to prepare for departure to the drill grounds south of the Virginia capes. Ships anchored offshore include the Connecticut Vermont Kansas Louisiana Minnesota New Hampshire Mississippi Idaho Georgia Nebraska and Rhode Island among others, with sails planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Capes
Hampton
Vermont
Kaus
Louisiana
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Mississipipi
Idaho
Georgia
Nebraska
Newhere
Hhode Island
Virginia
Wisconsin
Ward
King Gustav Intervenes in Swedish Labor Unrest
Reports say King Gustav steps in to quiet a strike wave as major Swedish unions threaten broad action. The move aims to curb escalating disruption to industry and public services across the nation.
Germany and Sweden face labor strike turmoil in Stockholm
In Stockholm, King Gustav calls for arbitration as a major strike cripples business. Leaders from the Employers and Federation of Trades Unions meet without immediate result. A draymen and streetcar drivers join the walkout, with thousands of telephone and telegraph workers set to strike. Finances back the employers for weeks while broader Nordic aid flows to strikers.
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Gustav
von Ayden
Lindquist
Federation of Trades Untions
Printera
National Lancer Union
Stockholm
Ite
Employers Association
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Foumania
Tiulwaria
Turkey Crete dispute prompts Turkish protection efforts
The article notes German support for Turkey in seeking a peaceful solution to the Crete crisis. It mentions promises made during Crete’s evacuation by international troops and urges Constantinople to take strong action to stop renewed Turkish claims. The piece reflects cautious diplomacy amid tensions.
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Paria
Aug
Ceormany
Turkey
Turkey Creek
Crete
Turky Greece Crete Dispute Raises European Anxiety
The Crete dispute between Turkey and Greece escalates concern in European capitals. Russia’s foreign minister warned of Europe bearing the consequences if tensions worsen while the powers push for an amicable settlement and a pledge not to hoist the flag over Crete’s public buildings.
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London
Turkey
Greece
Crete
M. Isweleky
Cowes
Europe
Canen
Porte Confines Greek Rete Representations to Verbal Note
The Porte has limited its response to Athens to verbal assurances and has not presented a written note. Greece informed the Porte that Greek officers in Crete were removed from the Turkish army list since 1906 and that the issue remains with the four protecting powers. Greece expects a formal reply tomorrow reaffirming neutrality amid rising Turkish pressure.
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Constantinople
Aug. S
Athens
Greece
Porte
Crete
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Olando
Grand Army OF Republic
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Philippine Army
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Army of the Philippines
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McCarthy
J. DD. Tinsley
Meellin Park
Hod. Fihiings
Colorado Agricultural College
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