President’s Message Urges Broad Public Land Reforms
The president sent three messages to Congress detailing wide reforms to public land laws and navy personnel policy. He calls repealing the timber and stone act and des desert land act, expanding special land office agents, and enabling leasing of coal oil and gas rights under strict rules. He also urges a unified land laws act, revised rights of way, forest reserve consolidation, forest service funding, and transfer of national parks to agriculture. In the navy, he advocates early enactment of a plan elevating officers to captain and rear admiral ranks, establishing a vice admiral grade, and creating cost savings by limiting retirements and promoting efficiency across the service.
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Was An Old Timer Dies In Denver At 89
John Speer longtime Kansas free state figure and early Lawrence Tribune founder died at 89 in Denver after a life marked by anti slavery stance and Civil War guerrilla violence. He served as internal revenue collector for Kansas and repeatedly served in the state legislature. The body will be taken to Lawrence for interment.
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Charred body of young woman found near Hazleton
Hazleton, Pa, Dec 17. The charred remains of a young woman were found Monday on the mountain between Hazleton and Ebervale. A slipper, combs and the frame of a woman's hat were found near the spot. Under the body were three wire hoops like those on barrels. Police suspect murder and burning. kerosene odor supports theory. Identity not established.
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Ralsull Threatens Foreigners In Tangier Zone
Paris reports bandit chief Ralsull who terrorized Tangier area has issued open threats against French and Spanish warships. An interview quotes him saying he will not tolerate foreign ships and has written to authorities and legations demanding their departure within five days.
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Delay for Springfield Slayer in habeas case
In Springfield Missouri on December 17 the habeas corpus arguments to release Garland Moore the Bolstad Arc killer were not argued as Moore's attorneys were absent. The hearing is rescheduled for Thursday by Judge Neville.
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Bersham Sentenced in Mutual Life Case
New York December 18 George Burnham Jr general counsel for the Mutual Life Insurance Company recently convicted of larceny is to serve two in a jail term.
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Fuel situation critical in North Dakota towns
Grand Forks North Dakota December 17 reports a historic fuel crisis in the northern half of the state with coal scarce and towns lacking any supply for immediate needs. Linton and other places report no bituminous coal no lignite and limited usable coal for stoves amid extended shortages.
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Market Report Dense with Livestock Prices and Receipts
Market snapshot from Kanees City Kansas City Chicago St Louis and Omaha shows cattle hogs and sheep receipts with mixed to steady to higher trends. Notable figures include cattle receipts around 14 000 at Kansas City and 9 0 0 at Chicago with various price ranges for steers cows and calves. hogs show strength. sheep mixed.
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Molasses Enriches Bloomington Cattle Diet in 19th Century Note
In Bloomington Illinois on December 17 the barnyard report notes cattle fed molasses showed glossier hides and improved appearance. Mr Funk favors molasses as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for cattle feed and suggests soaking old corn to prevent overfeeding during harsh weather.
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Arrest of J H Tucker Faces Trial This Week
J H Tucker was arrested Saturday for the alleged illegal call of Hynoe and brought before Justice White Monday for trial. Due to insufficient evidence to convict, he was discharged. The report notes a Wednesday event following.
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