Coal Mining's Biggest Year Shatters 1907 Records
Washington reports US coal production in 1907 setting new highs far beyond 1906. Anthracite and bituminous totals reached 490,450,042 short tons valued at $614.8 million, with bituminous coal totaling 394,845,730 short tons and rising in value to $451.2 million. Prices averaged $1.14 per ton for bituminous and $2.30 for marketable coal, while output gains were tempered by weak iron and steel demand and shifts to oil in some states.
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Washington
Edward” W. Parker
Division ‘of Mineral Resources
United States Geological Survey
United States
Veshan Ae Eacee Tate
California
Ind
Oregon
San Francisco
Ocseen
Sabine
Second Regiment Ordered to State Camp for Training
The Second Regiment of the State militia will march to the State camp grounds at Ben Girt for practical military instruction from July 18 to 25. They will wear khaki uniforms with chambray shirts hats and service gear. Guard details are scheduled for Saturday July 18 with specified duties.
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Ben Girt
Bachelors in Canal Zone Labeled Nuisances
Panama Canal Commission reports that bachelor workers in the Zone waste meals and misbehave, prompting talk of a curfew and compulsory meal kitchens. West Indian bachelors allegedly defy proper eating and sleep, with some unruly behavior noted while some sing loudly after meals.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
Fatlona
Bookmakers in Despair Over Atlantic City Poolroom Ban
Atlantic City tightens poolroom crackdown as a statewide ban takes effect. Prosecutor Goldenberg orders vigilance to block a planned poolroom in South Atlantic City. Summer rooms halted after court actions, bookmakers move operations to South Atlantic City then fear raids will target them there.
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Atlantic City
Goldenberg
Lost in France The Sign Means Slow Down
A fragmented passage describes road signs in France that warn motorists of approaching towns and upcoming turns. The text notes drivers should heed signs that translate to let up and to slow down, reflecting cautionary travel advice amid long, winding routes toward Paris.
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France
Coutbane
Paria
United States
Movement to aid New Jersey’s blind headed by state commission
Preliminary arrangements were made by the State Commission on the condition of the blind to study methods used by other states. Richard C. Jenkinson named chairman and Algernon A. Osborne secretary. The commission plans a comprehensive report to the Legislature in January and to propose remedies for the care of New Jersey’s blind. Overbrook Institute in Philadelphia houses 35 New Jersey residents and may curb admissions. Blindness is rising to about thirteen per thousand, partly from birth care.
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State Commission
Newark Free Public
Richard C. Jenkinson
Algernon A. Osborne
John J. Stanton
Sussex
Frank B. Cotton
Essex County
Misa Fonit
Roebling
Mercer
Osborne
New York
Philadelphia
Ir. Jenkinan
Overbrook
New Jersey
Jenkinson
Co State Board of Health
Texas Fever Tick Threat to Cattle Across States
Washington reports annual losses of sixty three million dollars from the Texas fever tick among cattle. The Department of Agriculture notes vast quarantine lines expand northward and a new fiscal appropriation of 250,000 dollars aims to hasten eradication. Since 1906, about 86 thousand square miles have been cleared, with benefits valued at over 25 million dollars added by the tick's control and cattle movements.
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Washington
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Asseetary
Conti
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
California
Bureau
Mit
Sndha
Oipriag Wit Re
Australian Boys Military Training Cadet Corps in Schools
In Australia elder boys are attached to the military via cadet corps. Large schools form bands of cadets in khaki uniforms armed with light rifles. They conduct annual shooting matches and training, developing discipline and marksmanship among students.
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Allvehildren
Australia
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Hosanna
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J. W. Greene & CO
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Journal
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E. W. Parsons
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