Gore Canyon Sited for Reservoir, Reclamation Defends Action
A Wyoming or Colorado unfolded affidavit from A L Fellows, state engineer of North Dakota, defending the Gore canyon site as essential for a federal reservoir to reclaim arid lands in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and California. He asserts feasibility and adequate water supply and says the reservoir construction won’t hinder the Denver Northwestern Pacific railroad’s plans.
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Colo
A. L. Fellows
North Dakota
United States Reclamation Service
Cit
Gore Canyon
Denver, Northwestern& Pacific Railroad
Fellows
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
California
Denver, Northwestern & Pacific
Navy Orders Replace Guns With Range Finders After Japanese Victory
New York reports state that the Navy Yard will remove guns from Alabama torpedo boats and not reinstall on Indiana while under repair. Range finders will replace the one pounders, reflecting lessons from Admiral Togo’s Sea of Japan victory and Japan’s longer-range gunnery. The firing advantage came from range finder accuracy, enabling Japanese crews to spot Russian ships at greater distances.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Tofay
Navy Department
Washington
Alabama
Indiana
Togo
Resignations Hit Philadelphia Street Bureau Chiefs
Philadelphia June 4 John H Hill chief of the letter bureau resigns with his son Henry C Hill first assistant engineer also resigning Neither would discuss the matter. City Solicitor Linsey sent an opinion to Watson D Upperman on trolley repeaters deeming councils may repeal ordinances to rescind franchises A street railway committee to meet in a small room to avoid scenes Park superintendent and 10 employes dropped from payroll totaling 77 Health payroll churn continues at week end Mass meeting at M C A urged repeal of measures and tax on all franchises to push legislature to revoke charters and six year exemptions
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Philadelphia
John H. Hill
Letter Bureau
Henry C. Hill
Pub- Heaton
Linsey
Watson D. Upperman
M. C.A
Sons of Confederate Veterans Meet in Louisville
In Louisville on June 4 the Sons of Confederate Veterans gathered at Hopkins Theater with a sparse crowd. Col. N. R. Tisdale of Rusk criticized waning interest and tax arrears in the organization while urging unity. Col. Bennett H. Young called the meeting to order as Gen. Joe Wheeler arrived with his daughter and maid of honor, prompting cheers. General Stephen D. Lee, commander in chief, received a strong ovation before delivering a brief address.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Hopkins
N. R. Tisdale
Rusk
Tex
Confederation
Bennett H. Young
Louville
Kentucky
Joe Wheeler
Carrie Wheeler
South
Wheeler
Stephen D. Lee
Lee
Nolle Prosequi Dropped in Ex-Speaker Case
In St Louis on June 14 charges of perjury and bribery against former House speaker Charen Fry were nolle pressed at Circuit Court. Circuit Attorney Hager cited Fry’s physical and mental decline and asked the court to accept the action.
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St. Louis
Prigury
Charen Fry
House of Legates
Nolle
Criminal Department
Circuit Court
Hager
Nolle Presse
Kelly
Supreme Court
Real Foods Offered At Low Prices In Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement proclaims real foods at the lowest prices. It warns that pulp shaped items may imitate food and urges consumers to examine products rather than trusting claims. The message contrasts nourishment with cheap substitutes and emphasizes growth reflecting diet.
Meeting of the Credit Men in Memphis
Memphis June meeting hears Fred F Stand rt urge clear national local roles and broaden oversight of fire and life insurance. Report notes membership gain of 174 and support for Denver style adjustment bureaus to aid credit shipment.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Association of Credit Men
Fred F. Standrt
Associaton
Fire
Denver
Accused Of Breaking The Sealing Laws
San Francisco June 14 R E de Smidt indicted by the federal grand jury for conspiring to pursue sealing business under treaty laws surrendered to the U S marshal and was placed under arrest. Co-defendants Tysing Hood Wood also arrested on bonds. Alexander McLean also under indictment. Officials refuse to state whether he is charged with conspiracy or piracy. The facts indicate his vessel sails the northern sea without a flag.
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San Francisco
de Smidt
Federal Grand Jury
United States Marshal's Office
Robert Tysing
William J. Hood
Wiliam J. Wood
de Smith
Alexander McLean
Morocco reforms topic dominates Roosevelt interview
Washington June 14 The long interview with President Roosevelt by M Jusserand French ambassador focused mainly on the Institution of reforms in Morocco The ambassador said the peace talks were discussed only informally and briefly He would not commit to a definite statement about his call.
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Washington
Roosevelt
M. Jusserand
Morocco
King Alfonso Congratulated After Paris Visit Incident
Madrid lawmakers unanimously adopt a motion by Senor Villaverde to thank King Alfonso for escaping an assassination attempt during his visit to Paris. A deputation is sent to convey congratulatory messages to his majesty and President Loubet.
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Madrid
Oneenumoer
Senor Villaverde
Alfonso
Loubet
Paris
Umbria at Seattle on world tour docks brief visit
Seattle June 14 Italian gunboat Umbria under Captain Corsi is on a world voyage, after 15 months at sea. The vessel will stay in Seattle for five or six days before proceeding to Bremerton government navy yard from the harbor.
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Seattle
Wash
Corsi
Government Navy Yard
Bremerton
Former Montanan Dead in Romney Home
Special Dispatch to the Washington report Clement Lovett, a Confederate veteran, collapsed and died at his Romney West Virginia home on Wednesday. He previously lived many years in Montana where he accumulated substantial property.
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Washington
Clement Lovett
Romney
W. Day
Montana
Governor Mead names railroad commissioners in bel.gham
Seattle report tells of Governor Mead announcing the appointment of J. Lawrence of Colfax and John S. Mel Millin of San Juan as railroad commissioners during a 3 30 p m event in Bellingham on June 14.
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Seattle
Wash
Equitable Executive Committee Elects Morton to Board
New York June 4 The executive committee of the Equitable Life Assurance Society elected Chairman Paul Morton a member of the committee. No resignations were acted upon and Morton said he would delay policy plans until the superintendent reports. Present were President Alexander and several vice presidents and directors.
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New York
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hyde
Paul Morton
Morton
Alexander
Tarbell, Wilson and McIntyre
Valentine P. Snyder
Alvin W. Kelerch
H. G. Dem
Ing
Z. J. Jordan
Socher. Elbing Torpedo Boat S123's Trial Run
In Elbing on June 14 the torpedo boat S123 built at the Schican works with turbine engines completed a three hour trial at an average speed of 27.835 knots per hour and a top rate of 204.5 knots per hour. Four other boats with piston engines averaged two knots per hour less than S123.
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Elbing
Germany
Schican Works
Alster
Man Killed After Resist Arrest Identified
Special Dispatch from Williston North Dakota reports that the man who died resisting arrest is believed to be Henry Warnel a cowboy from Great Falls. A companion surrendered to officers yesterday sets the scene for the incident.
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Williston
N. D
Henry Warnel
Great Falls
Ofcers
Tea Notions Across Nations Shape Family Traditions
Tea serves as a daily ritual in households worldwide, reflecting cultural preferences from green to black blends. The piece notes how each nation’s customs, from serving methods to preferred accompaniments, reveal broader social habits and family life.
Roosevelt Shows Interest In Chinese Exclusion Debate
President Roosevelt, in a letter to Secretary Metcalf, asks immigration officials to exercise discretion enforcing the Chinese exclusion laws. He notes Western complaints about humiliations toward Chinese merchants students travelers and literary figures and urges maintaining cordial relations with China amid boycott threats.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Asiatic Association
Chiese
United. States
Commercal Guilds
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
China
Germany to fortify Kaouen Day on Shantung peni sula
London reports Berlin will fortify Kaouen Day in southern Shantung. Officials doubt impact on plans to abandon Wei Hai Wei naval station in northern Shantung. British lease at Wei Hai Wei persists while power remains. a fortified Wei Hai Wei could shift views on its strategic value.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Kaouen Day
Shantung Penisula
Wei Hai Wei
Shantung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Wei Hai Wel
Om Gers
Tragedy In Middletown As Car Hit By Erie Train
An automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Richard S Sayer of Englewood New Jersey and their two sons was struck by an Erie train near Goshen New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Sayer were instantly killed their two sons were thrown several feet and injured. Mr Sayers is identified as president of the Rider Engine Company.
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Middletown
N. J
Richard S. Sayer
Englewood
Erie
Goshen
Mra
Sayer
Rider Engine Company
Church bans telephone use by members in Flora Ind
National conference of the old German Baptist brethren closed a four day session at Flora Indiana. Foreman Michael Montgomery ruled members should not permit home telephone use and any member using one must remove it. The item reflects a church stance on modern conveniences within the home.
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Flora
Ind
National Conference of the Old German Baptist Brethren
Michael Montgomery
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