Government aids Wyoming farming and irrigation push
The article details early 1900s Wyoming agricultural expansion led by J R Carpenter and the Federal Land and Securities Company. It notes vast settlement around eastern Laramie County, rapid livestock prosperity, and the start of state and federal funding for experimental and cooperative farming demonstrations. The state farm board, with E H Watson, F H Vaughan, Alex Hastie and John H Gordon, expands demonstrations across Niobrara Sheridan and Lincoln counties with seed distributions and regional farms near Cheyenne to boost practical farming.
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Wyoming
J. R. Carpenter
Federal Land and Securities Company
Laramie County
Cheyenne
W. T. Cooke
E. H Watson
F. H. Vaughan
Alex Hastie
John H. Gordon
United States
Farm Board
Niobrara
Sheridan
Lincoln County
Elmer Bronnard
Uies
Aidte
Archer Farm
State Board
Agricultural Department of the
Plenty of Water Seen Across Wyoming Rivers and Snow
Reporters across Wyoming note average to above average snowpack in headwaters of the Cheyenne Powder Tongue and Yellowstone rivers, with good water supply anticipated. Some regions like Snake and North Platte show mixed conditions but generally expect irrigation water and adequate runoff for spring.
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Bighorn
Green
Cheyenne
Powder
Tongue
Yellowstone
Snake River
North Platte
Unain
Bole
Wile
Uawal
South Pass
Powder River
Hionter
Bighorne
Stoke River
Afton
Bondurant
Tongue River
Man who fought feather price rise targets Pearson
T Gilbert Pearson of the Audubon Society has led long efforts against milliners and feather makers, facing industry backlash after the McLean act and state laws limiting bird slaughter. He claims his campaign cost under $200,000 and argues enforcement would impact up to 20,000 workers.
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T. Gilbert Pearson
The
Audubon Society
Pearson
Frisco Chinatown Put Under Siege
In San Francisco on April 19 a state of siege was declared in Chinatown. No white person may enter and no yellow person may leave. Police say if Chinatown is killed commercially the end justifies the price.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Stop a Woman From Talking Court Powerless
Maurice Klein of the Bronx sought help from Magistrate Murphy to curb a neighbor’s loud talking from 6 am until after midnight. The magistrate replied that stopping a woman from talking is beyond human power, noting sleep on the block remains elusive.
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New York
Maurice Klein
Bronx
Murphy
Morrisania Court
Klein
Government farm experiment plan outlined with model farm
The government outlines a model farm to showcase forage and fodder crops. Three appointees will run cereal investigations rotations and farm work by July 1. A shelter belt with 2,600 young firs is planned and experts will guide best farming practices to prevent mistakes.
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Watson
Graft Allegations Linked to Pueblo Filter Plant Deal
In an amended answer in federal court, George W. Fuller sues Pueblo Northside waterworks trustees over a filtration plant contract valued near 266000. The filing accuses V. Roberts and four ex aldermen of conspiring to defraud the city for 45000, with Fuller’s claims also debated.
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Cheyenne
Pueblo
Colo
George W. Fuller
Pueblo Northside Waterworks
V. Robert
T. G. GM
N. Zink
Michael Keanting
Edward C. Bitter
Northside
New York
Northside Waterworks
Board of
Fuller
Commission
Wis
Roberts
Nam
C. V. Roberts
Roberts Filter Manufacturing Company
Darby
Philadelphia
Gibson
Councit
C. V. Roberts Lon
Roberta Filter Company
Citizens Committee of Fifteen
Roberts Company
Mountain District
Tts
Weather forecast for Wyoming from Washington report
The Weather. Wyoming forecast warns of cool Sunday with varying wind and unsettled conditions, followed by a cooler week and a dry outlook as a high pressure builds.
Polk seen as possible New York customs chief
Washington announces Frank J. Polk may be named collector of customs at the port of New York by President Wilson. The appointment would challenge Tammany Hall and its leader Charles Murphy, with Polk denying strong ties to the organization while facing long-standing party patronage debates in New York.
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House
Senate
Frank J. Polk
Washington
New York
Wilson
United States
Polk
Tammany Hall
Democratic Organization of
New York City
Charles Murphy
State Democracy
George B. McClellan
Murphy
Civil Service Commission
Assembly Distriet
Republican Organization
Lord Alfred Douglas Accused in Wilde Manuscript Testimony
In a London court, Lord Alfred Douglas attacked the published manuscript of De Pratuial as a pack of lies aimed to ruin him and his family. Counsellor Campbell Crozier noted Wilde produced the work with rage and malice and Douglas recalled threats of exposure and social ruin. The manuscript’s fate was debated with a 1900 publication question.
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London
Alfred Douglas
Wiebel
Campbell
Alfred Waid
Wilde
Hell
Dougal
de Pratuial
British Museum
Confession of Deep Religious Faith Opens Morgans Will
New York report details John Pierpont Morgan's will and the executors instruction. It notes a strong religious confession and a plan that leaves the residue to Morgan Jr. while providing substantial lifetime incomes to Morgan’s wife and children.
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Morgan
New York
Bat
Mi Tasard
Jesus Christ
John Piergent Morgan
Rome
America
Thele I
Morgan Jr
Daught
Ann
Tariff Bill Set for House Debate After Approval
The Democratic tariff revision bill won approval in caucus with amendments and will be reintroduced Monday by Chairman Underwood. It heads to committee Tuesday for report and debate Wednesday with a May 15 passage forecast. A two month Senate window and July 5 adjournment target accompany the plan.
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Washington
Underwood
House
Senate
Congress
Wilson
New Verithish Envoy Sails for America from London
April 14 report that Sir Ceell Arthur Springfire the new British ambassador left London for Liverpool bound for New York on the Carmania to assume duties on arrival in Washington. Mrs. Springfire and family to follow. E. H. Varrimann also sailed for America on the same steamer.
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London
Ceell Arthur Springfire
Maite States
Liverpool
New York
Carmania
Washington
E. H. Varrimann
Anmertta
Behring Announces Prolonged Immunisation Method
Professor Emil von Behring of the University of Marburg announced a new method of prolonged immunisation for diphtheria. He states the treatment combines an injection of a toxin and wabtitexin, with tests spanning several months, highly effective and harmless according to early reports.
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Welcbades
Emil BE. von Behring
University of Marburg
Filter Committee Set To Review Water Needs Tuesday
The committee of ten will meet Tuesday evening at the Industrial Clubhouse to discuss water supply needs and city council recommendations. Citizens may present opinions before the meeting. The session will consider appointing a sanitary engineer to inspect water lines in Cheyenne.
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Uweffices Ten
Piltee
Giake
Roote
Cheyenne
President urges caution on California land measure
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan urged caution on a California bill restricting land ownership by Japanese. A telegram to Governor Johnson said the measure could violate treaty obligations with Japan, though California may act under its judgment. Officials noted possible discrimination against Japanese and that scrutiny would follow federal views.
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Washington
Wilstin
Bryan
California
Johnson
Pryor
Wilson
Japan
Menage
Schoolteacher Involved In Local Tragedy Reported
In Norwalk Connecticut on April 11 a local teacher Mina Lillian A. Welsh was found dead after a disturbing incident in her home. The family notified authorities and an investigation followed as police moved to secure the scene.
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Norwalk
Conn
Mina Lillian A. Welsh
Daveriots
Fiveuan
Lee Eid
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