Angle Sam neglects nature and irrigation debate
At the National Irrigation Congress in Bookam Washington officials critique federal stewardship of lands and rivers. SC Agriculture Commissioner Watson calls for irrigation funding and river control, while US Reclamation head Newell admits underfunding irrigation efforts and praises progress under the reclamation act.
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Bookam
Wash
United States
Canada
J. Watson
South Carolina
Ee. H. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Ofter
Mondell
Wyoming
Pueblo
San Francisco
Newell
Austrian Prince in US Troop Discharge Plot
A fort Myer discharged trooper of battery H, Third Field Artillery, is identified as Count Max Von Liebe of Austria. Reportedly a former lieutenant in the Austrian cavalry, he left his homeland after an honor dispute. He enlisted as a private, rose to corporal in three months, and was noted as a skilled drill master with broad military knowledge.
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Washington
Seadees
Fort Myer
Max von Liebe
Austria
Thas Naame
Eoiret Neutenant
Tammany 18 Preparing to 60 10 Battle
New York reports a tightening political fight as fifteen reform groups unite to challenge Tammany Hall. Campaigns, hiring of speakers, and large sums of money signal a citywide mobilization for a protracted battle that could shape Gotham’s municipal future.
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Tammany
New York
Tammany Hall
Kelly
Tammany Tiger
Manhattan
Unis
Gotham
Josuea
Havle
Belasco Demands Marital Eligibility for Actors
In New York a Belasco production seeks strict criteria for cast members. Applicants for the matri role face three questions about marriage, children, and divorce, as Belasco aims to mirror nature and insists on no babies and no divorces among those on stage. The director argues marriage and parenthood can influence artistry, while critics doubt the policy.
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New York
David Belasco
Lee di
Wyoming Quarantine Declared Over Contagious Sheep Disease
Washington reports a quarantine against all Wyoming counties except the southern border due to contagious lip and leg disease in sheep. A strict inspection by the Bureau of Animal Industry will be required before movement of sheep. Secretary James Wilson will visit Wyoming late this month and a Rawlins conference with wool growers is planned for August 28.
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Washington
Wyoming
Bureau of Animal Industry
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
George 8. Walker
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Rawlins
Atato
Half Billion in Bonds for Western Irrigation Project
Spokane reports the National Irrigation Congress opened with broad support for a 600 million dollar bond issue to fund reclamation and irrigation of arid western lands. Delegates pressed for swift government action to finance extensive water projects across the region.
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Bonds Fork
Spokane
Wash
Trial of Slayer of Ashford Begins Today
The district court opens for the trial of Harry Allen charged with killing Tilford Ashford. Prosecuting Attorney D Rigdon will lead the state case with General J G Thompson as the defense.
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Slayer OF Ashford
Harry Allen
Tilford Ashford
D, . Rigdon
J. GC. Thompson
de Toodant
Enveloped in a plague of white moths in New York
A swarm of white moths devastates New York nightlife as restaurants hotels and rooftop dining close early. The insects dim lights and overwhelm streets in a pest that evades control, sparing few urban spaces. Birds once kept pests in check, but their absence deepens the crisis, as Audubon workers had warned.
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New York
Broadway
Mohler Inspects Routt County Survey Amid Transit Talks
A. L. Mohler vice president and general manager of the Union Pacific travels via automobile with officials to review a survey from Wamsutter to Craig in Routt county. He denies immediate plans to build the line while acknowledging existing surveys and a state declaration of intent filed two years earlier.
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Wamautter
Wyoming
Steamboat Springs
Kilpatrick Brothers
Union Pacific
Secretary of State
BEO
Girl's Death Tied to Tight Lacing in Cincinnati
Cincinnati August 8 The death of 18 year old Blaine Gasper, daughter of Attorney John J. Gasser and his wife, is linked by authorities to the evil practice of tight lacing. Doctors say the corset habit may have contributed to her failing to recover from an appendectomy.
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Cincinnati
Blaie Gasper
John J. Gasser
New York
Aus
Mealoat
Brooklyn Aes
Lola Tarr
Charlies A. Tarr
Hubbard
Brooklyn Health Department
Mary
Armless Groom Sues Over Elopement Plot
Terre Haute Aug 9. Joseph Pickerel without arms signed with his teeth an application to marry Nora Art. The elopement was planned with Parle and a rich brother to assist, leaving the couple to pursue the match amid odd circumstances.
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Terre Haute
Joseph Pickerel
Arma
Nora
Mother Accuses Trio of Murder in Sutton Death
Annapolis Aug 19 The inquiry record reveals Mrs Sutton accusing three companions of beating Lt James N Sutton and says his mother’s son was shot to cover the alleged attack. Letters to H M Swartz recount the scheme with Lt Utley as prime mover and Adams Osterman among the attackers. A note mentions new auto speedway nearby and lake bathers must wear trunks.
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Annapolis
Board of Inquiry
Liewt
James N. Sutton
Autome Speedway
Second Lake
Youngs
Selig First Winner of a Claim in Coeur dAlene Drawing
Isadore Self of Myrtle Creek Ore drew lumber one in the Coeur dAlene Reservation land drawing. Other top finishers were John Hedmark Spokane Charles T Cornwell Spokane and Herman Neubauer South Tacoma Wash. Crowds waited while Helen Hamilton blindfolded to draw 105000 envelopes for first choice among 1500 home steads and timber claims. Spokane spectators learned winners from bulletins. Mrs Katie Cavanaugh of St Louis visits Mr and Mrs Fred Bohnstedt and stays through Frontier Days.
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Couer d'Alene
Idaho
Isadore Self
Myrtle Creek
Ore
Couer Walene Reservation
John Hedmark
Spokane
Charles T. Cornwell
Herman Neubauer
South Tacoma
Wash
Helen Hamilton
Coeur d'Alene
Katie Cavanaugh
St. Louis
Fred Bohnstedt
Bohnstedt
Administrator named in Nellie Behan estate case
George E. Abbott, vice president of the First National Bank, was appointed administrator of Nellie Behan's estate after her murder by her stepfather and the related double killing of Behan’s mother. The inventory lists assets including a $4,500 bequest and a larger estate valued at about $13,500.
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John Ryan
George E. Abbott
First National Bank
Nellie Behan
Mary E
Abbott
Ryan
Dewan
First National Bank of
Cheyenne
Smith and Barnesee
Singer Sewing
Fred W. Behan
Toronto
Canada
Eugene
Frank Clouser
Warren L. Clouser
Idaho
Jal
W Ho
Young Boys Detained Over Western Literature Theft Caper
Police detained two youths Leo Boyer of Keesport Pa and Erwin Grier of Youngstown Ohio after a nightlong investigation into a raid of khaki uniforms and literary items. Officers found a small pistol, cash, and a rifle fragment in the haul. The pair reportedly wore World War era gear and claimed adventure prompted the act. Chief Menewal released the youths after questioning and notes about Denver stock and Evanston relatives.
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United States Army
Diamond Dick
Einer
Heros
Au Leo Boyer
Buffalo Bill
Boyer
Manewal
Indy
Denver
Evanston
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Shep
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Fuuterng
TNS
Swarts
Steve
Sutton
Osterman Moams
Utley
Selig
Oregon
Ciate
N. Deran
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