Irrigation policy sparks debate and plans in 1902
A Denver university speech lauds the irrigation bill while authorities note a $5 million treasury potential for reservoir construction. Baron Openheim studies irrigation for a Baghdad railway approach, and John W. Springer criticizes Colorado City's wealth. Union Pacific sees grazing land plans boosting irrigation projects.
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John W. Springer
Jacksonville
Illi
Denver University
Colorado City
Irrigation Exhibit Planned for St Louis Fair Grounds
St Louis exposition managers will set aside ten acres to illustrate practical irrigation in an arid region. Colorado commissioner G. W. Thatcher notes a mountain fountain display and radiating ditches and fields showing crops like alfalfa potatoes corn beets. Wyoming Utah Idaho discuss cooperation. Thatcher aims to cement arid region support and future appropriations.
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G. W. Thatcher
Colorado Commission
St. Louis
Rocky Mountains
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Thatcher
Denver Republican
Io Ho
Washington
Boise
Idaho City
Promotion of Captain Clark Receives National Support
Congressman Foas bills promote Captain Charles Edgar Clark of the U S Navy to rear admiral after Dewey’s Manila Bay exploits. Clark’s handling of the Oregon and conduct before the Schley inquiry earn broad respect for modesty and gallantry. Congress could honor him in no more fitting way.
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Foas
House Naval Committee
Charles Edgar Clark
United States Navy
Dewey
Manila Bay
Clark
Oregon
San Francisco
Santiago
Schley Court
Leas
Congress
Mr Roosevelt Attitude On Reciprocity With Cuba
The nation should admire the president's steadfast stance toward his message to Congress regarding reciprocity with Cuba. The attitude mirrors the free trade proposal he previously outlined and reflects unflinching resolve in pursuing the policy.
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Congress
Cuba
Por Leas
Roosevelt’s steadfast message praised by Washington Post
The editor hails President Roosevelt for fidelity and candor, urging Congress to honor obligations from 1808 and 1899. It commends his steadfastness against expediency and notes the brave, forceful nature of his messages that unite and empower the nation.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Spain
Washington Post
Fordable River Test Gives Lieut Its Laughable Ford
General Lawton led a small patrol in the Philippines and spotted a river ford. A lieutenant rode ahead to test it but the shallow bank suddenly dropped. He swam to shore while the horse sank. The lieutenant reported the ford was not fordable, provoking a hearty laugh from Lawton and the staff.
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Philippines
Lawton
Leutenant
A Fish With Teeth on His Tongue
A description of the arapalma, a large Amazonian freshwater fish with teeth on its tongue used to grip prey. It notes other fishes like trout share the trait, explains tooth placement in prey-swallowing species, and recalls extinct sharks with massive teeth and ancient birds losing teeth as they evolved.
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Amazon
South America
Remarkable stilagwmite caves near Tanga described
M. I. Chaudoir in the Mouvement Geographique describes a claim of caves within two hours walk from Tanga in eastern Africa. Chambers rise to 100 feet, a vast 5 000 square yard salon holds millions of hats on the roof, hindering burrow exploration. A winged creature 4 feet 10 inches across was killed with a stick.
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M. I. Chaudoir
Mouvement Geographique
Tanga
Africa
The Soprate's Maid and Soprano's Maid Vows in Stage Jest
A lively backstage exchange pits the maid of the contralto against her mistress after bouquets are hurled in the first act. The soprano’s maid insists the contralto paid for them herself, while noting others charge purchases. Brooklyn lie.
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Brooklyn
Ferry House Exchange Sparks Jersey City Banter
A woman with a suitcase questions which ferry to New York at the Pennsylvania railroad ferry house in Jersey City. A weary servant replies it makes no difference to him. The clipping also notes a note on macaroni’s Greek origin and mentions Washington state officials planning a St. Louis visit to pick a site for a new state building.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
New York
Elmer Ef, Johnston
Washington State Commission
St. Louis
Washington
Notice of Estate Administration for John C. Baird
Retate of John C. Baird deceased. Letters of administration granted June 13 1902 to the administrator in Cheyenne Wyoming. All creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months for allowance. Claims not exhibited within one year will be barred. Dated Cheyenne June 15 1902. DD. W. Gill, Administrator.
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John C. Baird
Cheyenne
Wyo
DD. W. Gill
John W. Weber
Laramie
Wyoming
John Weber
William Sturgis, Jr
Anna Louiss Sturgis
Charles A. Campbell
Anna L. Sturgs
County of
State of
Territory
Ce Omeenne
Larmention
John W. Eagry
A. Die
Dignified Young Man Refuses Cards Smoking and Marriage Offer
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt describes a sedate young man aboard a train car faced with three traveling companions inviting him to a four handed card game, cigars, and drinks. He declines each invitation politely, then a ministerial passenger reveals a daughter in the parlor car and proposes marriage, which the young man also refuses.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Cherokees' corn dish con-a-hanna and variations
The Kansas City Journal describes a Cherokee corn dish made by soaking corn in lye from hickory ashes and pounding it in a hollow log mortar with a pestle. The meal is sieved, re pounded, boiled with peppers, and preserved by a light lye. Variations include nuts and cakes baked in rock ovens.
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Kansas City Journal
When a royal guest dines etiquette and the water ban
A London News note explains Georgian dinner etiquette for royal visits. Only the honored guest received a water goblet at banquets to avoid signaling loyalty to hidden Jacobites. The water ban spread to the entire table to prevent covert political signaling.
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Stuart
Rome
St. Germains
London News
Never Washing Child Sparks Quip From Kind Old Lady
A humorous early dialogue shows a benevolent elderly woman chiding a little girl for not washing. The girl replies that her mother washes her every morning, highlighting class humor and social satire.
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Maimma
Poets Debated in Library Inspection Scene
Goolby challenges Woodby over understanding poets in a library visit. Ab, Browning and Praed are named, Woodby admits gaps, Goodby continues the examination questioning the value of prayer and learning. The Philadelphia Record captures a scholarly exchange.
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Goolby
Woodby
Browning
Goodby
Pilladelphiia
Father questions support for daughter in familiar style
A heavy father asks if the son can support his daughter as she expects. The son replies with youthful confidence that he can. The passage conveys family tension over financial obligations and expectations.
World’s fair exhibits spark regional pride in Texas and Denmark
Denmark begins collecting a national exhibit for the St Louis world’s fair. Texas plans a mineral display to surprise those who see the state as mainly agricultural and lumber oriented.
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Denmark
St. Louia
Texas
Notice to Creditors Estate of Jews H Loomis
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted June 5 1902 to the undersigned for the estate of Jews H Loomis deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers for allowance within months after the date of letters or be precluded from benefits. If not exhibited within one year from letters dated June 10 1902. George B Abbott Administrator.
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H. Loomis
George B. Abbott
Admialatratar
Max Watson Challenge for Sageville Sheriff Sparks a Rural Feud
The tale follows Silas Stanford the Kansas political boss, young Max Watson a 22 year old heir, and sheriff Hoke Mudge in Sageville. After a jail break, Max leads a pursuit to protect the Watson homestead, captures the fugitives, and forces Mudge to retreat, with the Banner noting the episode and a telegram promising a Watson sheriff nomination.
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Sageville
Silas Stanford
Bellevue Hotel
Max Watson
Max
Elmer Watson
Watson
University
Kansas
Hoke Mudge
Topeka
Grandpa
Grandma
Madge
Creep Hollow
Judge Watson
Mudge
John H. Raftery
Notice of Eatray In Pasture for Sorrel Gelding BL Brand
Notice is given that a two year old sorrel gelding branded BL on the left jaw was taken up in the pasture. The horse was picked up May 1 by Ives.
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Ives
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F. W. Montell
United States Treasury
Courreman Mondell
Sreeta
Max Openheim
United States
Bagdad
Babylonia
Assyria
Far East
Dickinson
Union Pacific
St.louis
Captain Clark
MR. Roosevelt
Fordable
Indianapolis Reas
Chicago News
Truxton
Old Watson
Watsons
Old Mudge
H. E. Wellnitz
Lara
Mie
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J. A. van Orsdel
Sald Company
Sach Company
Sald
Baker City
G. Wilbon
Attest
J. W. McCoy
Wyoming Development and Transportation Company
Albany
Laramie County
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Albany County
Secretary of State
Oid
Republican State Central Committee
Republican State Committee
Rawlins
County of Carbon
Supreme Court
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Aesto
Aseisenes
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Sheridan
MMR
BRL
Republican Committee
R. P. Fuller
Boston-Cleveland Mining and Milling Company
Kent Block
George H. Lowe
Weston
Ogden
and &. Railway
Stockgrowers National Bank
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. C. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
WM. L. Whipple
First National Bank OF Cheyenne
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
Wabash Screen
N. B
Wm. Murphy
Rock Springs
Hanna
Capital
F. R. Dildine
Capitol Ave
16Th
Bon Ton Stable
W. E. Dinneen
Denver
Colo
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Q. M
U. S
Fort 17
A. Russell
J. W. Pope
Eatray
Ellig and Miller
Tron Mountain
Converse Cattie Company
G. B. Anborrt
United States Land Ityle
Joby McGregor
W. Damgs
Withveses
Jol
James J
G. Hansen
Creek
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McGregor
Yeone
Chaplin Hegiaver
Department of the Interior
Curtis BE. Griffin
H. E
William Yates
France
Archie Preston Tinta
Charles F. Itngs
Ail Een Chapl
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Citizens O
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Board of Trustees of
Sai
L. GC. Paddom
John 4. Hall
the Publishers’ Press Room Company
Bucesmors
Hall & Wil
Stout Street
Denver, Col
Andrew McAdam
West 17Th Street
Myers’ Dry Goode Store
Thos. Longhurst
Bird
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