Devils Lake Inter Ocean 1909 Local News Summary
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean issue from August 13, 1909 reports favorable crop outlooks and market fluctuations. It discusses Cuba’s political shifts, tariff views, and a brain-teasing pawn ticket puzzle. It highlights road conditions, road improvements, and the value of good roads for farms, urging county commissioners to fix the lake shore road toward Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Clark Kelly
Odessa
Kelly Place
Taft Using Persuasion to Influence Tariff Legislation
President Taft chose persuasion over direct confrontation to shape tariff legislation. He exerted influence to win support from both chambers, securing broader goodwill and maintaining good repute. This approach aims to advance comprehensive amendments to the interstate commerce law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
County papers oppose sheriff residence and jail plan
Several county papers push schemes to stir opposition to the sheriff’s residence and jail construction in the city. They claim higher taxes and loss of the general fund, but investigations show fears are groundless and funds ample.
Probing Dairymen Talk on Equality and Efficiency
A discussion on social and economic upheaval across Europe and America notes rising unrest and demands for equality. It highlights education, dairy industry reforms, and a push for certifying cattle to boost production and national wealth.
Trade and Subsidies in Global Markets
The article argues the United States must support shipping with subsidies to compete with Britain Germany and Japan. It notes Britain expanded trade aided privateers and Cunard steamers while Germany matched subsidies. It highlights Japanese growth in freight and U S neglect as a barrier to national industrial growth. It calls for congressional action to aid shipping before true competition can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Pacific
San Francisco
New Zealland
Great Northern
E. H. Hai
Congresa
Desirables and Undesibles in Immigration Policy
Immigrants and the question of desirable versus undesired entrants are debated as enforcement and fairness clash. Officials note difficulties in admitting those who adapt to laws and customs, while concerns over generations and national origins influence views on who should pass and stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacob
Trish
Europe
Sweden ready to suppress strike in Stockholm
The Swedish authorities claim the entire standing army is prepared to quell an industrial strike in Stockholm. They report preemptive measures to stop protests from expanding to wider upheaval while agitators are alleged to foment unrest, though some sources dispute these claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Stockholm
Edison House Concrete Rapid Build Promises Breakthrough
Mr. Edison proposes a $1200 concrete house that could be built in two weeks using single-piece walls floors and frames poured roof to moulds. Builders doubt feasibility but moulds are available and the system aims to rapid construction and new concrete applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Balson
Fragmented OCR Summary Card
The readable fragment hints at garbled fringe text with unclear names and places. No coherent event or facts emerge to form a proper news card.
Sweden Faces Prolonged Strike Amid Social Tensions
Stockholm August 16 The opening scene of a broad strike across Sweden shows limited abatement of the conflict as workers, joined by sympathizers from other trades, press demands. Farmers appeal for unity as harvest looms while the government pledges protection and dispatches police to safeguard key sites in the capital where strikebreakers have been deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Association
Ermbands
Eded
Dore
Order Restored at Barcelona Amid Ongoing Revolt
Report describes lingering insurgent resistance in Barcelona despite restored order. Earlier measures by authorities aimed to suppress any opposition, with continued unrest observed in surrounding areas like Bilbao as security forces enforce control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclony
Bilbao
Jes
Don Jaime Seeks Stance on Spanish Crisis in Vienna
In a brief interview Don Jaime, claimant to the Spanish throne, denounced the Carlist party as orderly and rejected leading Spaniards into danger for his aims. He asserted Victoria is safer than war and expressed belief the Moroccan conflict cannot be avoided, though he fears it may endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sweden
France
Spain
Italy
Russia
Giabobtent
Repubcs
New York
Institute
Yaron
Titéa
Vienna
Ady
Don Jaime
Victoria
Don Inte
Morocco
Delegates Arrive as National Congress Opens
More than 2000 delegates reached Spokane for the congress with Governor M. B. Hayt welcoming address by Mayor H S Pratt. George H. Barstow, president, replied to welcome remarks as the event begins amid high anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Taft
M. B. Htay
Weakington
Hay
George H. Barstow
Congress
Zeppelin Airship Lands Near Cologne Amid Crowds
Immense crowds viewed the Zeppelin airship as it circled Cologne’s cathedral tower and landed near the suburb of Bhokendorf after a two hour journey from Glogs and Wernman Acout in Norway. The expedition team, including members from Tromeoe, Spitsbergen, reported weather delays and observed the vessel’s path along the Rhine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeppelin
Galle
Rhine
Cologne
Bhokendorf
Wernman
Tromeoe
Norway
Spitsbergen
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H. EB. Baird
Pres
F. H. Routier
Casin
Vice Pres
N.J. Haley
A. Casnier
First National Bank
Devils Lake
Inter-Ocean
Devils Asamy
Weston 5
Lake
Ramsey
Ictal Paper
Ramses County
C.D. Mills
Amall Grain
Cuba
Gomez
United States
Dolliver
Iowa
Larrabee
Les
Ant
Moore
Dewey
Manila
Hughes
Jewel Hampden
Worard
Frank Lueck
Kelly Ave
Ates
Edison House
Farmers Appeal
Barcelona
Emporium
National “Irrigation
Spokane
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
Ith
Abon
H. Noraueet
Oficialin
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