Dry Farming Congress Faces Key Decisions Tonight
Readouts from the Trans Misssouri Dry Farming congress outline proposed changes and actions. The resolutions committee reports focus on name change to Inter National Arid Farming Congress, permanent West headquarters, shifted meeting date, and a field commissioner to promote dry farming nationwide. Officers named include Governor Edwin L Norris of Montana as president and a slate for executive committee.
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Inter-National Arid Farming Congress
Dry Farming Congress
Executive Committee
Congress
National Congress
Edwin L. Norris
Montana
West
Washington
Norris
cMeer
Resolutions and 1910 Convention Town Up Today
The second day of the Third Trans- Missouri Dry Farming congress featured officer nominations and speeches by Montana Nebraska and New Mexico delegates followed by talks from state university officials and agriculture leaders. Officers were elected and an executive board formed with F C Bowman of Idaho Falls chosen as chairman. The next congress location battle centers on Billings Montana with Denver already staking a claim for 1911. A large smoker at Keefe hall capped the evening with music and vaudeville.
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District of Columbia
L. J. Briggs
North Dakota
J. H. Shepherd
South Dakota
Samuel H. Lea
Nebraska
A. P. Moore
Kansas
G. R. Hickok
Oklahoma
Anders L. Mordt
Texas
G. A. Martin
New Mexico
J. D
John A. Widtsoe
Uteh
D. D. Hoskins
Las Vegas
W. H. On
Denver
Colorado
Norris
Congress
Billings
Montana
Utah
Towar
The
State University
Cooke
Briggs
Chilcott
Department of Agriculture
Burns
John T. Burns
Cheyenne
Dry Farming Congress
Mont
Keefe Hall
Goethals Endorses Lock Type Canal Over Sea Level
Colonel Goethals argues the lock type canal is safer and more economical than a sea level alternative. He cites Gatun dam foundations, naval beam considerations, and a total estimated cost of 376 million for the lock method, with the Charges River controlled by a lake at Gatun.
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Gatun
Goethals
Hoa
Brazilian Delegate Presents Flag to Cheyenne Mayor
Senor L Baet Neves, a Dry Farming congress delegate, presented a flag to Cheyenne in a gracious speech. Mayor Peter Cook accepted the gift in the city’s name, praising Cheyenne’s growth and the future prosperity projected by the distant nation’s envoy.
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Pt Tee
Bhaz. Bresents
Cerry
Senor L. Baet-Neves
Cheyenne
Peter Cook
Brazil
Prizes Awarded In Dry Farming Exhibit
The dry farming exhibit at Keefe hall awarded prizes after adjudication led by Prof. B C Bufflam. Colorado won the Wyoming state cup worth 100 for best state exhibit while Keen brothers of Pueblo claimed the Denver Post trophy for best individual exhibit open to all. Judges named top exhibitors from Colorado and Wyoming with several Chamber of Commerce cups awarded to Denver and other entrants. Further results listed include best oats from Wyoming and best alfalfa displays, with continued coverage noted for Page Eight.
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Wyoming
EC. Blain
Cambria
Wyo
Colorado
Keen Bros
Denver Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Alexson
Denver
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Green
den Im Chamber of Commerce
Iron
WW. T. Cooke
Chute Wens National Bank
Cheyenne
Foraker and Clark Face Senate Committee Voted Merger Review
Washington D C Feb 24 The fate of the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by U S Steel hinges on Senators Foraker and Clark as the Senate judiciary panel plans to vote Monday on a report finding the merger violated the Sherman act. Committee members differ on the outcome with several predicting a seven to six majority.
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Washington, D. C
Foraker
Ohio
Clark
Arkansas
J Jury
Senate
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Kittredge
Culberson
Overgan
Wyomin
Dillingham
Kio
Denver Chevalier Car Klub Concerts At Keefe Hall And Temple
The Denver Chevalier Car Klub Concert Band performs early this morning at Keefe Hall from 10:30 to 10:30 and at Temple from 9:20 to 9:39, following crowds at the Dry Farming congress. Public urged to attend Prades concerts free.
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Denver Chevalier Car- Klub
Congress
Keefe Hall
Temple
Prades
Tree Ee
Cooper accused of embezzling in Murray county def alcation case
Nashville reports that Col Cooper stands accused of defalcation exceeding 100000 while clerk and master in chancery of Murray county. The prosecution alleges a Mexican silver mine scheme and other investments by Polk with Cooper. Cooper testifies about events leading to the Carmack shooting as his cross examination begins.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
Cooper
Murray County
Sharpe
Carmack
M. T. Polk
Polk
Mia
Eastman
Opposes the Pinghot Grab in Forestry Budget Debate
Senator Hayburn opposed increasing the forestry service appropriation urging a return of public land location rights to the people. He warned chronic requests would push the service toward self sufficiency next year. A second item reports Jackson Ohio police arrest Ipworth League leader Vaughn for a church run that triggered a suspect.
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Washington, D. C
Hayburn
Forestry Service
Committee On Agriculture
Forestry Department
Jackson
Ohio
Starry Vaughn
Ipworth League
Vaughn
Lead Trust Meets Independent Prices
Pittsburg reports the National Lead company has declared an open market for lead and its products after United States Steel Corporation led the shift. The move follows the discovery that independent lead firms are cutting rates to win contracts.
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Lead Trust
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
National
Chinese Face Court to Save Gambling Fines
Eight Chinese arrested for opium smoking and gambling appeared before Judge Bruner and paid 20 dollars each. three secured attorneys and were discharged without fines after contesting the case.
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Bruner
Taft Cabinet Is Complete With Treasury Selection
President elect Taft finalized his cabinet by offering the treasury portfolio to Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago who accepted. Taft refused to comment further, saying he would reveal the full cabinet when ready to announce it in full.
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New York
Taft
Treasury
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Award Prizes in Day Farm Essays for Wyoming Students
State Superintendent Dr. Cook and assistants selected the top essays on Non-Irrigated Farming from Wyoming school children. Lloyd A. Nichola, 15, Newcastle, won first prize a gold watch. Hellen Grasnee, 16, Carpenter, won a gold signet ring. Selma Lauritsen, 14, Cheyenne, won a gold bracelet. Prizes were awarded by Third Trans-Missouri Dry Farming congress officers.
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Cook
Wyoming
Lloyd A. Nichola
Newcastle
Wyo
Hellen Grasnee
Carpenter
Selma Lauritsen
Bistreet
Cheyenne
Britannia Aims to Steer Etherial Blue Project
An informal Carlton House meeting chaired by Rear Admiral Brand gathered eighty five supporters from army navy and varied opinions backing the league. Vice presidents include MPs bishops and senior military figures. Mr Marples proposed an aeronautical college costing at least £10000 to train students in theoretical and practical flight sciences with hands on motor and meteorology instruction. Continued on Two.
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League
Carlton House
V. 8. Brand
Marples
Lght Motors & Department
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Agricultural Department
Department of State
United States Land Office
Atkinson
Alfred Atkinson
Montana Experiment Station
Bozeman
Lawes
Gilbert
Rothamsted
England
BR Camry
F.C. Bowman
Idaho Falls
Robin
Britannia
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