Government to appoint grazing examiners to study National Forest range
The U S Civil Service Commission announced February 28 and 24 examinations to hire three grazing examiners for the Forest Service at a $1200 entrance salary. Applicants must be men at least twenty and possess range stock handling experience plus a year of botanical training. The program aims to maximize forage production, regulate grazing, and improve range productivity through scientific study, road and water development, and careful monitoring of vegetation, soil, water, and overgrazing conditions. Ben W Hooper begins tenure as governor of Tennessee as of this report.
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Washington
Fel
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Wilbon
National Forest
Benj. W. Hooper
Tennesee
Aliens Replacing Outgoing Subjects Inward Inflows Revealed
London data show a major shift in migration as aliens flood into Britain while British subjects depart in large numbers seeking homes abroad. The official return tallies last year’s passenger movements between Britain and non European areas, revealing a net loss of 138 944. British colonies absorbed 169 074 departures, foreign countries 74 870, with North America and the United States absorbing 116 745 and 73 694 respectively.
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London
Britain
Europe
United Kingdom
British North America
United States
Illinois Y M C A delegates meet at Freeport state convention
Delegations from Y M C A branches across Illinois gather in Freeport for the annual state convention. The event runs through Saturday with a farewell service and addresses by noted speakers including Bishop Anderson of Chicago Dr J C Acheson Caldwell College president and Charles P Towson and Dr Charles J Fisher of the International committee.
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Freeport
Ill
Young Men's Christian Association
Ilinois
Bishop Anderson
Chicago
J. C. Acheson
Caldwell College
Chas. P. Towson
Charles J. Fisher
Pan American Commerce Congress Heads to Washington
The Pan-American Union prepares for the Pan-American Commercial Congress set for next week in Washington. Promoters say the event will awaken North and South American business groups to the Panama canal era and emphasize readiness for imminent commercial shifts. No platform or contrived resolutions will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pan-American Union
Bureau of American Republics
Pan-American Commercial Congress
North
South America
Panama Canal
Pomological Society Opens Tampa Biennial Meeting
Members of the American Pomological Society gathered in Tampa Florida for the thirty second biennial meeting. The convention runs through the week with sessions on systematic pomology nut culture breeding orchard management and fruit storage. An exhibition accompanies the gathering.
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Tampa
Fla
American Pomological Society
United States
Ite
Missouri River and Northern Railway Likely to Be Built
Chamberlain 8 D Feb 9 For two weeks Great Northern in St Paul reviewed plant profiles and estimates for the Missouri River and Northern railway. The 81 mile line from Chamberlain to Huron is estimated at about 1,286,000 dollars. Louis W Hin, president of the Great Northern, requested the site survey prompting optimism promoters. The Great Northern is already in Huron.
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Chamberlain
Missouri River & Northern Railway
Great Northern
St. Paul
Huron
Louis W. Hin
The
Hill
Man magnet to seek iron in Bayfield County
Feb 9. In Bayfield County Wisconsin a man, a lumberjack, is described as heavily charged with magnetium. He can rub a steel blade and pick up nails, burn flesh, and affect a watch. D. M. Maxey of Washburn WI, bank president, withholds the man’s name. He will be tried on the OuYuna range.
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Mr. Paul
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
D. M. Maxey
Washburn
Wis
Bayfield County Bank
Maxey
Princess de Sagan Takes Up Paris Horse Cruelty
Paria reports Princesa de Sagan formerly Countess Gould will devote time and money to protect Paris cab horses. She aims to lessen animal suffering and supports a new protection league formed in France with members including Edmond Rostand Pierre Loti Henry Bernstein Tristan Bernard and the Murats.
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Paria
Princesa de Sagan
Countess de Castellane
Gould
Paris
League For
France
Princess de Sagan
Postal savings trustees receiving many complaints
Washington reports the board of trustees for the new postal savings system is flooded with complaints from numerous states. Banks refuse to take deposits unless patrons deposit in person, drawing criticism that locations in small towns hinder nationwide adoption. Regulators promise clarifications as the system tests its practical operations.
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Postal Savings Trustees
Washington
New Postal Savings System
New Zealand
United States
Savings Bank Commission
Sportsman MP Preaches Sermon at Parish Church
Leonard Brassey, Northampton MP and famed riding sportsman, led Sunday service at Apelthorpe parish church after the rector was recalled. He read the lessons and gave an informal sermon rich in common sense and sporting slang, drawing surprises from the congregation.
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London
Leonard Brassey
Northampton
England
Apelthorpe
M. P
Fotheringay
Brassey
Five plunge through drawbridge open over Sheboygan River
Five men fell into the water when a drawbridge over the Sheboygan River remained open. Passersby rescued two. two others swam to safety, and one remained missing as rescuers searched the river and banks.
Passengers Die After Street Car Plunge in Sheboygan
Five women passengers drowned when a street car plunged through an open drawbridge into the Sheboygan River. Only the conductor and motorman survived by jumping. One identified victim is Miss Anna Mathis, music teacher, with others named Tannica Overeke, 18, a teacher, and Olga Weineight, 14, a student. Several bodies remain at the river bottom.
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Sheboygan
Wis
lFive
Sheboygan River
Anna Mathis
Tannica Overeke
Olga Weineight
Iver
Chamberlain Looks For Boom This Spring
Chamberlain plans a major building boom with an $800,000 cement plant already nearing completion. A new two story fire department building with jail, a 24 by 48 assembly room for the public, a council chamber and auditor office is planned. The Eagles fund a $30,000 temple and opera house, Columbus college to build a $60,000 main building by September, plus many new homes and enterprises.
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Eagles
Columbus College
Contractors Move Toward Galena Smelter Site Visit
Contractors plan today to inspect the proposed Galena smelter and concentrating plant, hoping to submit bids. Burlington arranged with promoters to build a spur to the site while the railroad will grade 2,000 feet from the existing line to the smelter. The effort signals real progress and earnest push from smelter promoters.
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Galena
Burlington Company
Farmers oppose free range bill in Presho meeting
Presho Feb 9 farmers and residents rallied against a proposed free range bill by Representative Sutley. They call it a backward step harming small farmers and stock growers west of the Missouri. A protest telegram was sent to Rep Sutley and Senator Bartine, with broader community support planned.
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Presho
Sutley
Missouri
Lyman County
Free Range
Butley
Bartine
Matehr
North American Fish and Game Protective convention begins
In Montreal on February 9 Sir Lomer Gouin presided as delegates from Canada and the United States met for the North American Fish and Game Protective association annual convention. The two day meeting will include talks by Cy Warman Dr Hornday of the New York Zoo and President Dutcher of the Associated Audubon Societies of America among others.
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Montreal
Que
Lomer Gouin
Canada
United States
North American Fish and Game Protective Association
America
Cy. Warman
Hornaday
New York
Bishop O W Whitaker Dies in Philadelphia Home
Bishop O W Whitaker of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Pennsylvania died at his Philadelphia home at noon today. He served as a leading clergy figure in the state and his passing arises from the February 9 report.
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Philadelphia
W. Whitaker
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Pennsylvanis
Russian grand dukes linked to graft in imperial ballet circle
In St. Petersburg authorities raid the home of a famed Imperial Theatre ballerina amid a broad graft probe. Evidence includes jewel boxes marked with jewelers names and papers tying aristocrats to bribes from foreign ordnance firms. The raid marks growing police reach in czarist Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Imperial Theatre
Russia
Paris
Abe
Czar
Aviation Fever Strikes at El Paso Meet Opens
El Paso Texas February 9 The city hosts its first aviation meet opening today and slated to run four days. Noted aviators include C K Hamilton Rene Simon Joseph M Seymour Guoud Garros Rene Barrier and J J Frisble among others.
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el Paso
Tex
Avt‘ing
C. K. Hamilton
Rene Simon
Joseph M. Seymou
Uloud Garros
Rene Barrier
J J. Frisble
World in Nero's Time A Civilized Social Pact
The London Saturday Review argues that three hundred twenty thousand soldiers kept Roman frontiers safe from Chester to Assusan and Tangier to Euphrates. It suggests a socialistic covenant within Rome where all classes gained security and harmony under imperial rule.
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Chester
Assousan
Tangier
Euphrates
London Saturday Review
Ovid
Horace
What the King's Boys Will Be
London notes King George plans careers for his two sons Prince Edward will study at Oxford after Dartmouth and enter the army under university rules while Prince Albert pursues a naval career. Edward travels the world with a royal entourage before joining the royal line. Albert seeks naval promotion like any officer.
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King
Prince Edward
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert
Naval Academy
Darmouth
Edward
Albert Sailor
Oxford University
Awell College of
Stree
Osborne College
George
Albert
Navy
What is Boy Scouting
An outline of Boy Scouting as a character building movement for boys ages 12 to 18, emphasizing self reliance, manliness, and citizenship through outdoor life. It blends discipline with enjoyment, teaches scoutcraft including first aid and life saving, and uses games and teamwork to cultivate skills and independence.
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Boy Scouts
A. F. Crosby
A Real War Mexico Rebellion Grows Into Revolution
Three months into the Mexican struggle the insurrectos press toward change while Diaz’s grip remains formidable. Reports of federal forces clashing with poorly equipped insurgents yield a tense momentum that could shift Mexico’s government. The north watches with cautious interest as events move from protests to potential revolution.
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Missoula Missoulian
Diaz
Mexico
Hottomale Belt
Oshkosh Hosts Northeast Wisconsin Teachers Convention
Oshkosh Wisconsin hosts the two day annual convention of the Northeast Wisconsin Teachers Association. Noted educators attended the opening session marking the start of proceedings.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Northeast Wisconsin Teacher's Association
Dry farming in Wyoming outlined at Dry Farming Congress
J D Towar, seven years Wyoming Experiment Station director, outlines dry farming in Wyoming. He notes 60,000,000 acres in state, 10,000,000 forest reserves, and 12 1/2 inch rainfall region. Practical conclusions cover rainfall, elevation, crop rotation, livestock, and crops like oats, winter wheat, and alfalfa.
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J. D. Towar
Wyoming Experiment Station
Congress
Pierre
Wyoming
State of
W. T. Cooke
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne
New Castle
Turkey
B. B. Brooks
F. W. Mondell
Mondell
Open Windows and Night Air Advice Proves Safe, Local Incident Follows
Authorities urge sleeping with open windows to refresh rooms, toutting fresh night air as safe. In Cumberland a fatal shootout occurred when John Sweltzer killed Sheriff Noah Hanlan during an ejectment, and Deputy Clay killed Sweltzer, who died immediately.
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Cumberland
John Sweltzer
Sherif Noah Hanlan
Clay
Sweltzer
Bristow Pushes Direct Election Of U S Senators
Washington senator Bristow told the senate that rising greed among interests makes direct election of United States senators by the people imperative, urging reform to curb influence and empower voters.
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Washington
Bristow
Senate Today
United States
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