1924 Forest Fire Toll Reveals Record Losses Across States
A Forest Service report shows nearly 2000 fires swept 20 million acres in 1924, with monetary damage around 88.9 million excluding losses to young growth, watersheds, wildlife, and recreation. Incendiaries led causes, lightning rare, public opinion urged as a crucial weapon.
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Hington
Forest Service
Uxist
States Department of Agriculture
California
Dames
Monay
William B. Greeley
Faral Service
Gulf States
Forester Greetay
Greeley
Cilzan
Ptate
United States
United Department. of
Suit to Interpret Will From 1800s Baltimore
Baltimore court hears a friendly suit to interpret the will of Denny Patterson, married to Jerome Bonaparte, regarding 54 Baltimore ground rents valued for many thousands. Betsy Patterson, daughter of William Patterson, wed Jerome in 1808, a match opposed by both her father and Napoleon, with Jerome later serving as Wentphalia’s king before returning to Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Jerome N. G. Bonnaparte
New York
Ality
Blanche Bonaperts
Denny Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
Napoleon
Betsy ‘Patterson
William Patterson
Conan
French Republic
Jarome
Wentphalia
Europe
Benty Patterson
Coal Burning Engines Introduced 75 Years Ago
A Reading historian notes that 75 years ago the Reading company tested coal as a locomotive fuel, moving from wood to coal after B. P. Chopfe built an engine in 1850 on the Reading road. The engine showed merit, but the price demands halted full adoption. Officials soon approved anthracite use, leading to coal burning engines becoming standard.
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Reading
Reding Company
B. P. Chopfe
Reading Road
Here
Philadelphia
Hudson Railroad
Hoon
American Wives Sought as Italian Officials Debate Pay
Italian senate considers raising cabinet ministers salaries from about 120 dollars to 250 dollars a month while secretaries earn under 20 a week. Critics say higher pay would help ministers accept social duties, with some joking that an American wife offers social currency and practical independence.
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Rome
Miniatera
Italy
Stefani
Strangles During Operation New York Ends in Tragic Death
Samuel Grizen, thirty six, a janitor, suffered a fatal airway obstruction during an emergency operation at Reception hospital. An ambulance transported him as his family watched, but the procedure failed and he suffocated before completion.
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New York
Samuel Grizen
Grizen
Restoration of Lee Home at Arlington Cemetery Planned
Washington reports restoration of the Lee Mansion on the highest point in Arlington Cemetery under War Department supervision. A $220,000 project funds a survey by the Quartermaster Corps to direct congressional approval and oversee the work.
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Lee
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Les
War Department
Quartermaster’ Corps
Congréaa
Roosevelt Hunters Plan Trip to China
The Roosevelt expedition, led by Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and including Kermit Roosevelt, George Cherrie, and Mr. Cutting, travels from Srinagar to Leh and Ladakh in India en route toward Chinese Turkestan. They seek ovis poll sheep and the long-haired tiger, face high cholera risk, and secure permits from Kashmiri authorities to enter Lehong Ladakh. News from India tracks their progress with patches noting all is well.
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Atoritsar
India
Asin
Kaghinir
Pamirs
China
Col
Thea Gore Roosevelt
Kermit Roovavelt
George Cherrie m
Mr. Cutting
Ita
Srinagar
Leh
Ladakh
Thingshan
Chinese Turkestan
Pamir Sunge
Roosevelt
Rawalpindi
Kashmir Valley
John B. Wood
Hoosevelt
Kashmir
A. J. Hinde
Jolor
Ladukh
Cuctleaara
Te Leh
Heber
Owen Jones
Chicago
George van B. Gillan
Krahger
Peking
Chiness Turke- Sten
Leking
Lehong Ladakh
Kermit’ Roosevelt
Dras
Tarkand
Englal
Dewa
London
Open Church on Heights of Shenandosh Mountains Dedication
Consecration ceremonies held at the church on Shenandosh Mountains in Orkney Springs Virginia. Prominent clergymen and lay leaders gathered for the dedication of the Shrine of the Trangfiguration edifice, with Cabell Brown recognized among attendees. The event focused on spiritual significance and community unity.
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Shenandosh Mountains
Orkney
Springs
Shenandan
Aplacopa
Rintay
Drew En Linge
Cabell Brown
Ealding
Farmer J. L. Long dies by drinking Lysol
Arm strong county notes report farmer J L Long west of Armstrong died Monday after drinking Lysol. Found by his wife in a hay mow in a semi unconscious state, authorities list the death as self-inflicted. Nearby papers note local officials discussing snow fences and other civic matters.
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Armstrong
Long
Frozen over Clear Lake a century after record
West Bend Journal notes first ice on Clear Lake in October, a freeze that may predate memory by much, with residents recalling it seldom freezes before late November. The rest is a collage of local quips and brief items from surrounding papers on crime, humor, and society.
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West Bend
Afty
Clear Lake
Dore
Pearl deal discontinued for customers on December 10 1925
Special notice warns customers that the free pearl deal will end December 10 1925. It asks customers with ears to review their status, bring in items, and have them checked so pearls can be acquired for them. The message is signed F C G Wiegmann.
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Anenioa
New York
F. CG
Notice of Hearing on Final Report in Martha Sandvig Estate
In Palo Alto County Iowa the district court hears the final report of Vincent Kelly as Administrator of Martha Sandvig's estate. Hearing set for 10 00 A M November 21 1926 at the Emmetsburg court house. objections must be filed. Also includes Graettinger Times ownership and publication statements by publisher John J Sullivan with notary verification.
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Martha Sandvig
Martha M. Burr
Alator Ovida Oleson
Henry 0. Pelle
Joseph OQ. Peile
Anna M. Karlstad
Engeborg Harlson
C. BP. Olson
A. PF. Olson
Martn Olson
Martin Pelle
Emmetsburg
Vincent Kelly
Graettinger Times
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Dyck
John J. Ruthivan
Grarttinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Town
Jows
Morageek
Sullivan
Graettnger
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