Reclamation Projects Warn of Labor Shortages in West
A Geological Survey bulletin notes the Rio Grande project in Texas and New Mexico and the Corpus project in New Mexico will lift reclamation to 11 projects, reclaiming 12.68 million acres. It cites labor as a grave bottleneck with contractors failing to recruit enough workers and foremen, and highlights eight hour work limits as a key issue impacting progress.
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Agares
Alefnil
Washington
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
Texas
New Mexico
New Mexleo
Panic Averted After Clearing House Meeting in Chicago
Extension of Southern Indiana Wisconsin Michigan crisis prompts Comptroller Ridgley to convene Chicago Clearing House. Meeting at First National Bank offices runs from Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. Officials report deposits secured. Chicago banks to pay depositors in full. Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust face substantial deposits and outstanding certificates. names include Walsh, Blount, Rosenfeld, Smythe, and others.
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Walet
Comptioler Ridgley
Chicago
Chicago Clearing House
First National Bank
Yanks
Chicago National Bank
John A. Walsh
Andrew McNally
M. Blount
John R. Walsh
F. M. Blount
John M. Smith
Wiliam Best
C. G. K. Billings
Maurice Rosenfeld
Jome Savings Bank
William Ona
Maurice Roxenfeld
C. K. G. Sillings
Maurice Rozenfeld
John M. Smythe
W. J. Onahan
William Best
John T. Walsh
Equitable Trust Company
Home Savings Bank
Walsh
Dunhan
Bank Run Eases After Citywide Support Amid Depositor Fears
In Chicago the financial circle quieted after a bank run at the Chicago National Bank. Depositors were assured they could withdraw on demand and all checks paid in cash. The allied banks pledged to meet all liabilities, with deposits at Momma Savings liquidated as soon as presented and payouts continuing through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moma Savings Bank
Alteaion
National Bank
Usere
Walkerville Council Seeks Better Evening Street Car Service
Walkerville votes to petition for improved street car service especially at shift changes. Mayor Brule and council plan a petition to Manager Wharton, aiming for action in early spring. Also debated dog tax, debt paydown with bond redemption, and water pressure improvements.
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Walkerville
Brule
Wharton
Supplies for miltppines hay oats awarded to firm
Beads opened in the quartermaster office for 2500 tons of hay and 1500 tons of oats for the Philippines. Grant recommended awarding 1204 tons of hay at 15.20 and 1200 tons at 17.40 and 1500 tons of oats at 26.60 to W W Robinson in Washington. Engineer Chief W W Schok US N retired died today aged years.
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Washington
W. HH. Schok
US. N
Yellow fever waning on Isthmus says army report
Washington reports for October from Col W Gorgas sanitary officer Panamanian zone show three yellow fever cases that month. Only one was a commission employee. The 22 000 American force on the isthmus has 4 000 non immunes and no deaths. Improvements like paving water works screening buildings and better conditions are expected to further lower sickness.
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Washington
W. Gorgas
Eniet
Panamanal Zone
Gorgas
Panama
Bunting
Colon
Panam
Linnk
United States
Pojo and His Knife Causes County Jail Case
Andrer Pope, not John Pope, named in county blotter as suspect in late Saturday attack on Night Foreman Frank Stuzurich at Butle reduction works. Alleged to wield a knife in a threatening manner and threaten bodily harm to secure a job. Pope remains in jail. case progressed in county attorney office and Gillette's court in South Butte. First degree charge against Pope withdrawn.
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Andrer Pope
John Pope
Frank Stuzurich
Butle
Pope
Vonda
Tustice Gillette
South Butte
Popp
Rail robberies may be Portland gang linked to later raids
The Evening Telegram reports two men who robbed the North Coast limited near Hillsdale may be the same pair who held up the Centennial saloon in Portland on Friday night, stole 100 dollars, and shot Thomas Fleming who died next day. Descriptions of both gangs appear identical, with a suspected northward escape across the river. The Telegram speculates those men then robbed the train.
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Poland
Hillsdale
Thomas Fleming
Gible
Northern Pacific
Aia
Verdict Returned in Ahsey Freight Collision Case
The jury investigating the collision of the Averland Limited with a freight train at Ahsey on December 7 returned a verdict holding Engineer Brink and Conductor Darrell responsible. The two men, overwhelmed with grief over the disaster, face the outcome.
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Roel Barings
Wye
Cara
Ahsey
Dey
Brink
Darrell
Victoria pelagic sealing directors meet on dividend plan
In Victoria H C on December 8 a long held preliminary meeting of the directors of the pelagic sealing commission ended with plans to declare a dividend. The session focused on financial outcomes and future operations.
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Victoria
H.C
Directore of the Pelagic Sealing Commiss
Annual meeting plans and dividend details discussed
The notice outlines arrangements for the annual meeting on Friday and states a dividend of 0.43 to 0.60 will be declared. It notes the commission formed for the annual dividend and that previous payments never exceeded 1 percent. All available echooners and crews will be sent out at year start.
Attack Leaves Diamond Mine Ropeman Near Death
J. I. Xiseaurey known r opeman at the Diamond mine was attacked by three assailants and left unconscious after being struck from behind. He was found at the Grey Rock mine shelter and rushed home, with Dr. R. C. Amfonahan treating him. Macauley, 44, a father of five, is hospitalized in serious but improving condition. Police expect arrests as investigation continues.
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J. IL Xiseaurey
Diamond Ming
Moon
Behing
Macaulay
R. C Amfonahan
Afarcauley
Macauley
Alatcon
Butta
Noro
Butte Notes Mixed Travel Adds and Court Charge
G B Hickers from Melrose, Mrs I C Byrne of Livingston visiting Butte, Amot C Hall of Virginia City at the Thornton, Jawis Bullerdick from Sheridan, Wallace Sackett in town, and a district court complaint against Joe Mudra. Marriages licensed Harvey Sisco and Alice Taylor, Maurice Conway and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. Lola F Largey heads East for Christmas, then New York. Alutehell to Silver City then Globe to inspect a property. William Melongal from Sheridan preparing to return after ore sampling. 27 tons averaged over $440 per ton with heavy silver values.
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G. B. Hickers
Melrose
I. C. Byrne
Livingston
Butte
Amot C. Hall
Virginia City
Thornton
Jawis
East
Omaha
New York
William Alutehell
Silver City
N. M
Globe
Ariz
William Melongal
Sleridan
Allver
Chicago Markets Wheat and grain futures slide on bank fears
Chicago markets opened weak as financial sector unease after Walsh banks suspension spurred selling. May wheat fell to near 4 cent decline, corn eased, and overall values weakened with higher visible supply and strong primary receipts. Despite grain softness, the provision market stayed firm with cash quotes mixed for flour and corn products.
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Ochicago
Fim
Walsh
Armaesa
Dils
Afirmeapois
St.Touts
Chicago
May
Erain
Lard
Riba
Grain and livestock markets fall in Chicago reports
Chicago price readings show mixed grain bids with rye and barley firming at parities around 3.85 for timothy seed and 1.07 for taxes. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices rise modestly as supplies from the Midwest flow in, with reports of strong demand for mixed and butcher grades and improved futures.
Receipts and Market Notes From South Omaha and Kansas City
December reports from South Omaha and Kansas City show mixed cattle hog and sheep receipts with market activity varying by class. Live cattle steady to strong, hogs and sheep seeing modest gains, while currency and commodity notes reflect broader market conditions in New York and London.
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South Omaha
Nalion Steere
Westoyil
Teans
Owen
Hts
Kansas City
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Doran
Esrin
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Oficern
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Inforest
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Celal
Lt Wan
Thla
Long Nait
Permissipre
Cileken
Fire and Water Committee
Conslitfang
Saeeds
NAVY
Dian
Canal Zone
Chirk Sanetany Officen Gogas
Sanitary Condiana
Popo
Groves
Portland
Chamberlain
Anne
Tayla Weil
Trig
Wilar H. Clyne
Boston & Montana Company
Maraulé
Shark House
Lamb
Connell
Camicaro
Omaha Livestock
Kansas City “Livestock
Norney Market
Primé Mercantile
Stere Ing Exchange
Éasler
Gtoss
Bankers
London
Shes Molagues Suger
Tes ST
Lois
Lavis
Saeed
Fe-H
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Pacific
Durant
Silver
Huite
Butts
Minneapolis
St. Paul
VIA
A. Nl Fenton
Helena, Mont
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Atk
Palatante
Rotent
Tanle Oped
Enewy Genniste A
Sterling Remedy
Cox
Chicagoar NY
Pulfana
Salt Lake
Denvis
ST. Louis
Solorado
California
Ee O. Ie
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P. Ro
Mount Nain Atrest
B. C
Wilson
North Coast Limited
North Coast
Tymalar Limited
Burlington
Twin City
Merriman
Ayaot
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