American manufacturers eye 800 million in new orders
Pratt reports that if the current growth sustains through August, American firms may book as much as 800 million in new orders. J Massel, en route to South America, studies machine tool needs to aid U S producers. One plant has work to run 24 hours daily for two years, with Europe and Allies already placing orders.
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Pratt
J. Massel
South America
United States
Mone
Ilas
Germany
France
England
Geological Report Highlights Land Withdrawals in Wyoming
The thirty fifth annual report of the director summarizes withdrawals of coal and other lands in Wyoming for the fiscal year 1905 to 1909 with totals for mineral and water withdrawals at 5 163 014 acres and forest reserves at 70 000 acres. Wyoming covers about 62 million acres with 25 percent surveyed and 18 percent of US mapping completed in the state. 17.92 million acres have been designated for enlarged 20 acre homestead entries.
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Rinter Gelogical
Wyoming
United States
SOS Geres
Iy Horn
SA Nere
Moorcroft
Oss Eres
PowersMe
Reciprocity as a Global Trade Motivator
The piece argues that long term trade depends on reciprocity and mutual purchase. It notes American manufacturers focus on selling abroad while neglecting reciprocal buying, citing a Peruvian envoy’s critique and urging a broader, less self centered approach to engage Central and South American markets. It stresses tariff reductions and a shift toward recognizing foreign buyers as essential to sustained commerce.
American Tools Wanted by Warring Nations
Edward BE Pratt head of the United States bureau of foreign and domestic commerce states that one year of war in Europe will add 7.7 billion dollars to US foreign commerce. He based his conclusion on studies of consular and commercial reports abroad.
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Edward BE. Pratt
United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Europe
United States
Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Mr. Pratt
Medusa's Head in Governmental Finance
The Taft Efficiency Commission denounces recurring waste and mismanagement in U.S. government accounting. A 1906 law locked annual estimates in rigid form, hindering comparison and reform. The St. Louis Republic critiques a system that prioritizes preventing change over improving efficiency.
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Washington
Executive Department
Congress
Perseus
Medusa
Republic
Taft Efficiency Commission
St. Louis Republic
Sturdee Ordered to Sweep Atlantic of German Raiders
A wartime item notes Admiral Sturdee is tasked with clearing the Atlantic of German raiders. The report mentions ongoing naval actions and quotes dispatches about Allied efforts against enemy surface threats. The piece references other war-related notes and public notices in a condensed page sequence.
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Sturdee
Atlantic
Cold weather grips vast area as predicting bureau notes long chill
Weather bureau predicts at least 36 years of cold across the nation. Record low readings in the northwest and freezing lines extend into the gulf states. Snow flurries fade in the upper Mississippi Ohio valleys Great Lakes and middle Atlantic region while a disturbance west of the Rockies brings snow to the plateau and California.
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Washington
Dept
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Gulf States
Mississippi and
Ohio
Great Lakes
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Pegiog
California
Bethany College President Wounded In Campus Shooting
Rev. Thomas W. Cramblet 52 president of Bethany College, was shot and seriously wounded on the Bethany campus by Howard Woods after a dispute over work. An eye witness said Woods fired a double barreled shotgun. Cramblet is expected to recover.
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Bethany
W. Va
Dee
Thomas W. Cramblet
Bethany College
Howard Woods
Woods
Cramblet
Mutineers Placed In Irons After Ship’s Mutiny
SAN DIEGO December 11 Mutiny in the captain s cabin of the British full rigged Philip Dudhope led to seven men being placed in irons and the ship escaping attachment for a libel suit. The second officer and cook were debarred by United States immigration officials. The mutineers said they could not be compelled to go to sea in wartime. The seven stepped forward when asked who refused.
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San Diego
Philip Dudhope
Cook
United States
Two Men Shot Dead in Theatre Crowds
In Salt Lake City on December 11 a man named Hutchinson shot and killed his companion William Houghton inside a downtown theatre crowd. He then attempted to flee and shot at Patrolman James Anderson, who fired first, killing Hutchinson. The motive is linked to a threatened dispute over a woman.
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Salt Lake City
Hutchinson
William Houghton
James Anderson
Hutchinsen
Anderson
Sunday State Leader in Mossi Metropolitan Paper
A brief column from a Mossi metropolitan outlet discusses statewide leadership themes and their implications for Wyoming politics, highlighting key figures and regional perspectives in a compact editorial format.
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Wyoming
Sunday State Leader
Four Year Old A Bold Burglar
Store detectives tracked a four year old boy who exited a South Chicago shop with toy horse and wagon under his coat. They followed him to an abandoned barn and captured two 14 year old boys, recovering over $1,000 in goods stolen from South Chicago retailers. Police seek other gang members.
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Chicago
Public Funeral Set for 30-Year House Member Payne
Washington on Sunday will mourn the death of Serana E B Payne a veteran lawmaker of 30 years in the house. The ceremony marks the first public funeral the house has held in 15 years reflecting the loss of a longtime representative.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Serana EB. Payne
House
Two More Killed By The Mexicans
Two more people were struck by array bullets from the Mexican side today and tonight. One trooper was slightly injured and a Mexican woman was hit inside her home. Villa troops under Montorena report they wounded one soldier in the besieged town as artillery reinforcements from El Paso move in to protect Americans. Maytorena’s agent says he has received no orders from Provisional President Gutierrez to cease operations.
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Naco
Artz
Villa
Montorena
el Paso
Maytorena
Gutierrez
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