West arid lands irrigation bill advances in Congress
Washington report on a sweeping irrigation bill for arid states. It creates a reclamation fund from public land proceeds to finance surveys and construction of irrigation works and sets terms for land entry, water rights, and project costs. Secretary of the Interior and Secretary Wilson champion the plan.
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Arizona
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Colorado
Idaho
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
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Reclamation
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Attorney General
Department of Justice
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Agricultural Department
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House of Peers
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Vision of Western Development and New Farms
A speaker urges damming rivers to spread water across arid western valleys, establishing fruit ranches and new farms for wheat and sugar beets. He envisions eastern manufacturers selling to western markets while western farmers focus on fruits, with home demand prioritizing U.S. growth and settlement by Town farmers.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Asia
Resignations Fall On White House Letters 1902
Correspondence released at the White House shows President Roosevelt accepting resignations from Lyman J. Gage secretary of the treasury and from Postmaster General. Roosevelt praises service and notes personal regret while thanking each official for their contributions to the administration.
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Westhas Named Internal Revenue Collector for Missouri
President Roosevelt informed Representative Bartholdt that Ben Westhas will serve as internal revenue collector for Missouri's eastern district. The appointment was announced in Washington on January 6.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Representative Bartholdt
Missouri
Ben Westhas
Internal Revenue
Doctor's failure quoted in a Lydia Pinkham testimonial
A Brooklyn reader recounts severe pain after marriage and a misdiagnosis. The letter credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring health after months of suffering. It urges women to obtain the product for relief and to seek advice from Lynn Mass. readers.
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Schermerhorn Golf Club
Rooklyn
New York
Lydia Binkham
Parting Jepaon
Hoyt Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Navy Secretary Defends Prize Money Distribution
Secretary Long replies to Senator Nelson defending the navy department over prize money and bounty accusations. He notes courts determine law and fact, cites lack of department control, and explains Sampson's entitlement under prize laws. He recalls reforms advancing equity and cites unsettled cases awaiting court resolution.
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Cuba
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Mene
Bills in Favor of Schley in Congress Debates
Isidor Rayner, counsel for Admiral Schley, met with Representative Cummings to discuss the many bills before Congress related to the Schley case. Friends favor a measure making Admiral Dewey’s judgment the judgment of Congress, but officials doubt swift action from the naval committee. Admiral Schley then met with President Roosevelt for about 45 minutes at the White House, declining to reveal the visit’s purpose.
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Liberty Bell underway to Charleston exposition with city escort
The Liberty Bell departed Philadelphia at nine oclock with Mayor Ashbridge and city officials, saluted at League Island. In Harrisburg officials gave no formal greeting but crowds viewed the scene as the bell passes through the state. A Carlisle delegation escorts the relic along the route marking its historic valley journey.
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Cumberkind Valley
Treaty Signed Extradition Pact With Denmark
Secretary Hay and Danish minister M Constantin Bruen signed a U S Denmark extradition treaty in Washington today. The pact was drafted during Secretary Gresham's administration and reflects ongoing efforts to formalize cross border legal cooperation.
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Hay
M. Constantin Bruen
United States
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Gresham
Denmark Reaches Agreement on Extradition Treaty
The state department paused talks after President Cleveland objected to surrendering citizens under extradition. Denmark initially refused to deliver its own citizens but renewed negotiations after the United States signed treaties without the disputed clause, culminating today in the signing of a new treaty.
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Cattle Theft Case Brought by Trail Creek Ranchers
William Lawson of Trail creek was arrested by Sheriff Beley for cattle theft linked to the killing of four steers owned by Armstrong and Strictland. Lawson faces arraignment and a hearing set by Justice Bender. County officials hired a private detective after stock association refused funding, seeking reimbursement from the state.
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Toole
Appointee on Receiver for Crude Rubber Co
Judge Lacombe appoints William W. Ladd Jr as temporary receiver of the Crude Rubber Company under a $50,000 bond. The order was filed today in the clerk’s office of the United States Circuit Court.
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United States Circuit Court
Coal Contract Awarded by State Furnishing Board
Helena Jan. 6 The state furnishing board awarded the coal contract for the new capitol to J. Auld of Helena, agent for Gebo Coal Co. He will supply lump coal at 4.46 per ton and not coal at 3.65.
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New Capitol
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Annual Meeting to Be Held in Butte
County Assessor John C. Sullivan, president of the state board of assessors, will issue a call tomorrow for the annual meeting at Butte on Tuesday, January 26.
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Fort Benton
John C. Sullivan
State Board of Assessors
Butte
Water Rights at Stake in Ten Mile Creek Case
Helena jan 6 the trial of Edmund Whitcomb against Helena Water Co and others to adjudicate water rights on Ten Mile creek in Prickley Pear valley opened before Judge Henry C Smith. The action seeks to declare prior 1860s claims with extensive testimony expected and a possible two to three week hearing in what may become a landmark Montana water rights case.
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Helena
Edmund Whitcomb
Helena, Water Company
Ten Mile Creek
Prickley Pear
Department I
District Court
Henry C. Smith
Montana
Catherine Durgin
Cornelius Hedges
Steele
N. P. Langford
St. Paul
Virginia City
Boxing Fight Set for Louisville McGovern Sullivan Feb. 2
Plans for a 2 round bout at 125 pounds on Feb 2 in Louisville were announced by Southern Athletic Club officials. The purse equals 60 percent of gross receipts with 63 percent to the winner and 35 percent to the loser. Tim Hurst may referee if Bob Fitzsimmons is unavailable.
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Sam Harris
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Both His Legs Cut Off
A six year old son of Sam McDonald, a Bear Creek coal miner, was struck by wheels of a coal train at the Northern Pacific yards while attempting to board. The legs were mangled and amputated below the knees. doctors fear for the child's life.
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Red Lodge
Sam McDonald
Bear Creek
Northern Pacific
Rector
Order to Show Cause in Johnston Maury Case
Judge Knowles issues show cause order for H. Lowndes Maury of Butte to appear by Jan. 15 why goods valued at 4059 dollars seized in Johnston v Maury should not be restored to Alex Johnston. The action centers on restoring property seized in the dispute.
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Helena
Knowles
H. Lowndes Maurr
Butte
Alex Johnston
J. Lowndes Maury
Pensions Granted to Montana Men
Washington reports pensions for Montana men including James Nagnes from Copper at 36 dollars monthly and Alden Webster of Bozeman at six dollars. These payments reflect federal pension grants issued January 6.
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Standard
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Montana
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Bozeman
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