Notable Addresses at Opukane Irrigation Congress
Spokane special report covers Demands by J J Watson on government irrigation finance and land control. F H Newell outlines reclamation progress, acres under irrigation, and home opportunities while noting funding limits. Barstow urges immigration and homestead support to boost irrigation development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
The
Government Reclamation Service
President Barstow
Canada
Tin House
Senate
Joe
South Carolina
Kr. J. Watson
Watson
United States
James J. Hii
Great Northern Railway
F. H. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Timate
Panama
Barstow
Taft
Bureau of Immigration
Umler
Greale
Lucky Envelope Draw Brings Oregon Man Land on Coeur d'Alene Reserve
Isadore Selig of Myrtle Creek Oregon wins the right to select first farm on the Great Flathead Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Indian reservations as the morning drawing proceeds with a formal ceremony led by Judge James Whitten. Miss Helen Hamilton and assistants pluck envelopes while officials and newspaper men cover the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Selig
Oregon
Great Flathead Indian Reservation
Morning Journal
Coeur D'Alene
Ltttle
Helen Hamilton
Reyd
Pinthead
Coeur Alene
Spokane Indhin Reservation
Hamimilton
Chrystid Donlan
Warrier Post
Mikses H Manmiiton
Post
Denlan
Judge Whitten
Dugen
Whitston
Gilenes
Whitten
Harvey Ham
Utah Capital Captured by Blue Glad Hooto
Thirty thousand members of the Grand Army of the Republic and visitors camped in Salt Lake City. The gathering drew veterans to the Utah capital, amid reports of sizable crowds and organized events in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Grand Army of the Republic Veterans and Visitors
Salt Lake City
National Grand Army Encampment Opens Amid Rain
Salt Lake hosts the forty third Grand Army of the Republic encampment with about thirty thousand veterans and visitors, up to fifty thousand expected. Notables include five living past commanders and Governor Spry. A rain drenched parade disrupted outdoor events. decorations damaged. indoor fires lit at the armory as rivalry looms between St Louis and Atlantic City for honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Ehtef
SS Burdett
Washington
Mr Torrance
Minneapolis
John Os
King
Baltimore
James Tanner
Charles G. Burton
Nevada
Sear
Chhief
Chhief Nevinsaid the Officers of His Staff Was Given By the Women's Relief Corps
Commercial Club
Nevins
Spry
W. F. Brandsford
Wizard of the
Chrimante
St. Louie
Atlantc
Mother of Lieutenant Labels Marines as Murderous Brutes
The mother of Lieutenant James N Button testifies at a naval inquest into his death, accusing Captain Utley, Adams, and Osterman of orchestrating the beating that killed Button. She describes letters blaming officers, alleges a cover up, and condemns Navy officials as she seeks justice. A Denver railroad figure, Welvy, also dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
My Morning Journal
Sverial
James N Button
Maret Aml
Button
Genmion
Sutton
Leonard
Batten
Pallic
H. M. Swarts
Marine Corps
Washington
Jimmiec
Jimmie
Swarty
Marix
Utley
Adams
Osterman
Shearer
United States
Navy
Ke Oey
Potts
Swartz
JAIL PENALTY FOR GAMBLER IN FIRST TERRITORY CONVICTION
Wade Swift was sentenced to one month in jail and a 100 dollar fine after conviction for operating a game of chance in Roswell New Mexico. Judge William H. Pope imposed the minimum sentence under the 1907 anti gaming statute and Swift appealed to the territorial supreme court amid high local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wade Swift
William H. Pope
Swift
Supreme Court of
New Mexico
Taft greeted with Philippine congratulations message
President Tutt received a message of congratulations from the Philippines for his efforts in obtaining the Philippine tariff arrangement. The note came from Acting Governor Porbes at Manila, and the president sent a valiant reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meverly
Mass
Tutt
Philippines
Phe Wee Wee
Covernor Porbes
Manila
Government Intervenes in Oregon Trunk Railroad Fight
Federal District Judge Wolverton issued orders barring the Harriman interests from operating along the southern sixty miles of the Oregon Trunk right of way between Madras and White Creek mouth. The injunction lasts until August 13.
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Portland
Gre
Dosehutow
Marrimgn
Porter Brothers
Oregon Trunk Railroad
Wolverton
Harriman
Madras
White Creek
Woman Shot Dead in Dispute Over Money
Everett Washington August. William A Freestone shot and killed Mrs A Warren in front of her home during a dispute over money Warren owed Freestone. Warren was entering her home when Freestone fired hitting her in the back and killing her instantly. Two other shots wounded Mrs J Platter and Mr Oliver Hicks. Freestone is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett, Waeh
William A. Freestone
A. Warren
Freestone
Commercial Club Faiss to Take Hold
The Commercial Club Faiss plans a major meeting described as the biggest in recent years. The evening featured an engaging but fruitless discussion, with organizers asserting the club will take control of upcoming initiatives.
Commercial Club Debates Bond Plan To Save Building
About ninety members attended a Commercial Club meeting to decide on a second mortgage plan of 15 5000 and bond issue to take title to the club building. Sixteen bonds were sold and the group urged further concerted effort to raise remaining subscriptions while some members pressed for a lump sum donation or broader plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spite
Special Finance Committee
Simon Stern
Frank W. Chaney
United Action
W Metcalf
Amanithes
Frank A. Hubbell
Krober Alee
George A. Kaxeman
S&s
Hubbell
J Tuthy
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Atopukane
Morning Journal Special
Spokane
Wash
Ivested
Reclamation Fund
Congress
Reclamation Service
House
Joseph M. Cary
Fievernor M. J. Hay
George Baretow
Thureton
Enanal
Ocekeho
Salt Lake
Seadon
Davis
Swarts
Sumner
Lic
Jimmy
Death
Adama
Atulev
Earth
Owens
Suy
Neve
Denver, Cole, Aug
Arthur Ek. Welvy
Denver & Rio Grande
Reval Gorge
Tiger
Roswell
Kroswell
N. M
Com
Mercial Club
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