National resources commission maps first tasks in Washington
The executive committee of the National Resources Commission met with the Inland Waterways Commission to outline scope and tactics. The first full meeting will be in Washington on December 1, followed by a joint meeting with state commissions two weeks later. Thomas R. Shipp was named general secretary. Gifford Pinchot chairs the commission.
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Washington
Chicago
National Resources Commission
Conference of Governors
White House
Inland Waterways Commission
Resources Committee
National
Thomas R. Shipp
Indianapolis
Gifford Pinchot
Commission
Waters
Theodore B. Burton
Ohio
Forest
Reed Smoot
Utah
Land
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Mineral
John Cal Vell
Pennsylvania
National Resources Commission Committee
Woman to Be Electrocuted in New York Murder Case
In Watertown New York Mary Farmer aged 20 was found guilty of first degree murder for killing her neighbor and friend Mrs. Sarah Brennan 65. The motive was to seize the Brennan home deeds which Farmer had forged in October. Brennan was hacked with a hatchet and her body stuffed into a trunk. Justice Rogers sentenced Farmer to be electrocuted at Auburn prison in the week of August 2.
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Watertown
N. Y
Mary Farmer
Sarah Brennan
Rogers
Farmer
Auburn Prison
Viclm
Brennan
Westerners Named to VP Nomination Committee
A committee to notify James Sherman of his vice presidential nomination includes Western members from California James L. Paul Colorado Albert A. Reed Idaho Warren Truitt Montana C. M. Blair Nevella John G. Thompson Oregon J. H. Brown Texas Harris Masterson Utah William D. Livingston Washington W. J. Rucker Wyoming Frank W. Wandell Arieoni L. W. Powell Hawaii J. M. Dowsett New Mexico A. W. Otero Philippines Thomas C. Hartogen
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Chicago
James
Sherman
California
James L. Paul
Colorado
Albert A. Reed
Idaho
Warren Truitt
Montana
C. M. Blair
Nevella
John G. Thompson
Oregon
J. H. Brown
Texas
Harris Masterson
Utah
William D. Livingston
Washington
W. J. Rucker
Wyoming
Frank W. Wandell
Arieoni
L. W. Powell
Hawaii
International steel trust to unite American German Russian and British interests
The Iron and Steel Trades Journal asserts that an international steel trust will form within weeks with American German Russian and British manufacturers joining under a London headquarters. The venture plans capitalization of about 760 million dollars.
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London
Iron and Steel Trades Journal
Britis Steel
Train Collision Wabash Line Near Pendleton Wrecks Engines
Twenty people were injured when a passenger train collided with a freight on the Wabash road near Pendleton Missouri Friday night. The speeding passenger train crashed into the freight, demolishing both engines and several cars, with 140 passengers aboard. Some of the more seriously injured were brought to St. Louis for treatment.
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St. Louis
Wabash Road
Pendleton
Carnegie and Bryan Named Judges for Arbitration Prize
New York Andrew Carnegie agreed to serve as a judge for the Lake Mononk conference prize on international arbitration. Other confirmed judges include W. J. Bryan former Secretary of State John W. Foster Judge George Gray and Butler of Columbia University.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Chester Pugsley
Lake Mononk
W. J. Aryan
John W. Foster
George Gray
Delaware
FIERCE U S FOREST FIRES SWEEP NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Fires driven by gales devastate at least three villages in Presque Isle Cheboygan and surrounding counties. Hundreds homeless, thousands of acres burned, and damage estimated around 200000. Case village destroyed, residents evacuated to Onaway, and Legrand in Cheboygan County abandoned.
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Homeles
Onawny
Legrande
Cheboyfan
Indianiver
Wolverine
Wolverine Department
Ronde
Yiames
Michigan Central
Leelandau County
Fouch
Travers City
Farnett
Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill for summer vacation
President Roosevelt arrived at Oyster Bay and settled into Sagamore Hill for a three month summer stay. He plans no halt to official duties and will keep in close touch with government affairs while seeking a restful season.
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Oyster Bay
Washington
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
White House
Taft Narrowly Escapes Wreck in Ohio
Secretary Taft barely avoided a serious rail wreck traveling east on the Pennsylvania line near Coshocton Ohio. A left piston rod broke, cracking the engine cylinder. a towerman and the flyer engineer acted quickly to halt the speeding train about fifty miles per hour, preventing disaster.
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Coshocton
Oklahoma Desperado Ben Cravens Captured Near Eastander NM
Governor Haskell received word that notorious outlaw Ben Cravens, who terrorized western Oklahoma, has been located at Eastander New Mexico and will be apprehended for extradition. Rewards from 1901 still stand. Cravens was a wild west desperado who robbed, murdered, and fought posses before vanishing.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Ben Cravens
Estander
N. M
Cravens
Explosion Aboard Arcadia Kills One Injures Numerous
A Saturday blast on the German steamer Arcadia, arriving from Hamburg, killed a negro stevedore from Philadelphia and injured nearly twenty others. Sixteen victims were hospitalized with burns and wounds. doctors do not expect any deaths though some may lose limbs. The majority of the injured are Black stevedores.
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Philadelphia
Arcadia
Hamburg
Thaw's Mother Sails for Europe for Health
In Poughkeepsie jail Harry Thaw says his mother Evelyn Thaw sailed for Europe seeking health at a resort. He describes her reluctance and states the family urged her departure to settle the matter for her wellbeing. Evelyn Thaw spent hours with her husband as reports suggest no reconciliation with her daughter-in-law.
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Harry Thaw
Europe
Poughkeepale
N.Y
Evelyn Thaw
Thaw
Inlaw
Atlantic Fleet Prepares for World Cruise from San Francisco
The Atlantic fleet, sixteen warships and six auxiliaries, assembles in San Francisco for a July 7 voyage around two thirds of the world. Battleships Connecticut, Louisiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Kankas, Vermont, Georgia join the fleet with West Virginia at Mare Island. Supplies aboard Dugon and Glacier. Ajax, Panther, Relief, Yorktown in readiness. Departure planned for July 7 to Hampton Roads, then Honolulu by July 14.
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Hampton Roads
Charlies
Kankas
Vermont
Georgia
West Virginia
Mare Island
Dugon
Glacier
Ajax
Panther
Relief
Yorktown
Virginia
Bremerton Yard
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Bremerton
Wisconsin
Puget Sound
Tllinois
Kearsarge
Japanese ship magnate travels to New York amid boycott
San Francisco based Toyo Kisen Kaisha president San Francisco Sochiro Asano, said to be Japan’s second wealthiest man, arrived en route to New York for a financial mission. He spoke on the Japanese boycott in China over the Tatsu Maru affair, noting trade losses but predicting the boycott will not last long as economic interests outweigh sentiment.
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San Francisco
Sochiro Asano
Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamship Company
Japan
Baron Shibisawa
New York
Caoda
China
Asano
Financial Strain Turmoil in Lisbon Parliament
In Lisbon debates over royal finances reveal funds advanced to late King Carlos were used to lift mortgages on Braganga estates placed by King Lulae. Finances Minister Eapresyetra admits using state money in 1904-05 under King Carlos pledge to refund yearly from estate revenues.
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Carlos
Lulae
Braganga
Eapresyetra
Castro Cabe Inet
Duel Claims Two Cattlemen Near St. Vrain
R M Saliler and Edward Jones, respected Albuquerque area cattlemen, were killed in a Sunday evening gun duel near St. Vrain New Mexico, about 200 miles east. Neighbors in a disputed cattle trade, they reportedly fired simultaneously and died instantly, with the feud described as long standing.
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Albuquerque
N. M
R. M. Saliler
Edward Jones
St. Vrain
Here
Rev. V Strauss shot dead in Fredericksburg
The 70 year old German Evangelical minister Rev. V Strauss was killed on Fredericksburg streets after firing at four men. He left Hermann, Missouri, reportedly ill in mind, and carried a fife when he approached the group. One attacker shot him in return.
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Hermann
V. Strauss
German Evangelical Church
Fredericksburg
Straus
Young Ohio man fatally wounds wife then mauls himself
In Cleveland John Kelly 16 and described as a retired contractor fatally wounded his 73 year old wife Margaret in their home early Sunday. He then attempted suicide with a hatchet striking himself, left in hospital with a fractured skull but expected to recover. The couple would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary soon.
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John Kelly
Margaret
Kelley
Mia
Progressive conundrums and a kiss rumor unfold
In a scene at Mrs. Gracie Garlinghouse's home, Mr. Spoonamore asks playful conundrums, provoking Miss Gracie to reveal her clever reply. Henry Wage reports spotting Mrs. Gazzam kissing a mystery figure, sparking gossip about Mrs. Gazzam and her mother.
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Misa Gracie
Gracie
Spoonamore
Mr. Wage
Why He Liked It Cartoon Exchange
A humorous exchange between Mrs. and Mr. Crimsonbeak centers on wanting a new carpet. Mrs. Crimsonbeak recalls a downtown sight and a bold claim on a sign reading This carpet can't be beaten. The Yonkers Statesman quotes the lighthearted dialogue.
Hatpin near miss sparks talk of new fashion
A Chicago Daily News note recalls a near eye injury in the shopping district as the Merry Widow hat cracks jokes about gaining masculine appeal and sparking fashion trends. Sportwood voices disbelief yet notes the close scare.
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Harker
Sportwood
Chicago Daily News
Mercenary Little Pass Dialogue About Chocolate Taste
An exchange between two sisters, Elder Sister questions Florrie about liking Mr Brown or Mr Roberts. Florrie says Mr Roberts has superior taste in chocolates.
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Florrie
Mr. Brown
Mr. Roberts
Dinner Invitation Sparks Wardrobe Wager
In a light exchange George and his wife discuss an invitation to the McDonalds' for dinner. He quips that the invite foreshadows her lack of suitable attire, a joke which their later talk confirms as a familiar domestic refrain.
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George
McDonalds
At Home on the Platform He Seems Right
Gotham notes a man on the platform who seems perfectly at home, described with curiosity as a motorman, conductor, or spellbinder, in a Yonk ers Statesman style remark.
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Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
Suspicious Exchange Over Dinner Under Trees
A curious dialogue unfolds as a diner asks about cheese served outdoors and a companion confirms more items are available outside, hinting at a casual scene in a park or courtyard. The exchange centers on food service and outdoor seating.
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Walter
Do you know that your chickens come over Into my ardent
A quoted exchange from the Cleveland Leader notes a humorous line about chickens crossing borders and not returning, illustrating a playful regional joke.
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Cleveland
After the Honeymoon Cynthia Questions Love
Cynthia sobs under her blue sunbonnet asking Jason if he loves her after marriage. He reassures her while washing milk pails noting sweetness can sour with time. Chicago Daily News quote.
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Cynthia
Jason
Chicago Daily News
Dorothy's Views Causes and Curious Exchange
Brief Chicago Daily News quip portrays Dorothy asking what makes Uncle Ben look funny. The mother hurries to explain Uncle Ben is a so called wise old agw while Dorothy misinterprets his frowns as a cross cut saw.
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Dorothy
Momma
Uncle Ben
Chicago Daily News
Horace and Phoebe Speak of Love and Hope
Horace admits love to Phoebe and asks for hope she cannot grant. Phoebe says she once hoped Horace would avoid revisiting the subject, but that hope is gone now.
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Horace
Phoebe
A Boy Seeks Indian Life After Soap Use Image
A Yonkers Statesman snippet shows a boy telling his father he wishes to live in India. The impulse comes from a paper claim that soap consumption there is only one ounce per year per person, prompting the boy’s intrigue.
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India
Yonkers Statesman
Never Touched Him. John Warns Wife About Saving Money
Quotations from a Chicago Daily item recount a wife urging her husband John to save his cigarette spending. He retorts that saving would merely shift his spending elsewhere, implying a habit of wasteful money use.
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John
Chicago Daily News
Northwest Notes From The Rawhide Mines And Rail News
A roundup of Western incidents including Rawhide banks closing with depositors to be paid, Cazadero power plant fire destroying most of its value, and multiple mining and railroad mishaps. Also notes on trials, labor actions, and regional commerce from Nevada to Oregon.
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