Irrigation Bill Spurs Desert Reclamation Era
A Washington letter reviews early 20th century push for arid lands irrigation. It notes Roosevelt era forest and water policies, congressional passage of a reclamation bill funding storage and development of waters in 16 western states and territories, potential reclaiming of up to 30 million acres, and the role of key figures like Warren and Newlands in advancing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sahara
Omaha
Kansas City
Great American Desert
Golden Gate
Great Lake
Mississippi River
Jordan
Solomon
Lebanon
Jorfan
Esdraecon
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Reclamation Fund
House
North
South
Dakota
Cascade Range
California
Congress
Warren
Senate
Transborough
House of Representatives
Newlands
Reeder
Kanaas
Worl
Otis
Ionsbrough
Clark
Montana
Dubnis
Egypt
Assyria
India
China
Smith D. Fry
Tariff Reform Letter from Cleveland to Wilson
Washington Star reports a newly published letter dated August 13, 1894 from Grover Cleveland to W L Wilson then chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Cleveland praises Wilson for tariff reform efforts and acknowledges party tensions while urging self care and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. L. Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Washington Star
House
Senate
Compromise on Philippine bill leaves core clauses intact
The conference report yields a mixed outcome with Senate concessions to gain House backing on key provisions of the Lodge bill. It sets a date for a Filipino elected assembly while maintaining a silver standard and allowing current Mexican and Spanish coins. The deal tones down the land sale limits and folds extensive mining regulations into the compromise measure. Judge Taft urged selling government lands in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Venderson
Arizona
California
Philippines
Taft
Congress Hecmes
Commission
Chicago Tribune
Press Opinions From The Philadelphia Press And Others
A garbled montage from multiple papers quotes opinions on leadership and harmony within the Democratic party. It notes Mr. Bryan’s stance on harmony, a Cleveland teacher’s remark, and references to efforts to unite or split the party, reflecting ongoing tensions and commentary across cities.
Demands for vengeance hinder Democratic unity in 1900s
Mr Bryan attacks Grover Cleveland and Democrats who did not back 16 to 1 in past campaigns. He aims to ruin the party and prevent others from leading. The World notes Cleveland is not a candidate and urges reading history to see voters never back a defeated leader. True Democrats would welcome rehabilitation ideas from Cleveland or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
Imh
Turner
Georging Cookran
New York
Greeckinridge
Arkansas
William J. Bryan
Sterling J
Murphy
Smith
Newderacy
Gorman
West
Missouri
My. Jones
Hurris
Tennessee
Jones
Finrinun
Bety
Cleveland
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Yitl
A Detroit trader recalls swap and swindle tales with Uncle Josh
A Detroit produce man recounts his long history of price gouges and clever retaliation. He recalls paying extra for apples that were mostly refuse and fixing vinegar to neutralize a supplier. He notes subsequent checks of potatoes onions and butter, and a kerosene shortfall before a beeswax joke ends the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Detroiter
O. K
Season's Costumes Popu lar for Summer Wear
Fashion notes from American Queen highlight linen gowns with embroidered polka dots and lace, embroidered muslin with flounces, cream batistes over silk, and flower garland Swisses. Linen, pongee, duck, silk gingham, and sheer fabrics appear in simple dresses with insertion lace and embroidery. Coastal trends favor blousey shirts, yokes, grass linen frocks, and trimmed earth tones with black moire accents.
Berry Stew and Sweetened Cake with Fruit Filling
Gooseberry Shartenke cooks a berry stew using fresh or canned berries, then makes a sweet batter with salt butter flour baking powder and milk to form a stiff batter. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, split, butter inner sides, fill with fruit juice, reassemble, cover with fruit and keep warm for serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ World
New York
Baked Peach Pudding Recipe Instructions
A housekeeper guide describes mixing one cup sugar and half cup butter, add one cup red milk or milk, two beaten eggs, a pint flour with two teaspoons baking powder and a pinch of salt. Fold in sliced peaches, bake thirty minutes, serve hot or cold with cream or sauce.
Like and Unlike In A Philosophical Exchange
A dialogue on friendship and truth contrasts a true friend with an enemy. The speaker notes that a friend tells you the truth about yourself, while an enemy tells it to everyone. The fragment references Tawne Browne and a cryptic note about Philadelphia and Pele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawne
Beecause
Browne
Ergy
Philadelphia
Pisa
Pele
Benton Harbor capitalist and fruit grower dies suddenly
Monroe N. Lord, aged 84, a Benton Harbor capitalists and fruit grower, died at his lakeshore home. Former assistant superintendent and paymaster for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, he later joined the Christian Church ministry and served as an elder for 40 years. He owned valuable Benton Harbor property and is survived by three children and his widow Agnes Wright Boechter, who survives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe N. Lord
Benton Harbor
Lakeshore
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Christian Church
Lord
Agnes Wright Boechter
Too Late to Escape Killed in Yard Accident
August Frank, foreman at Hall's brick yard in Springwells and brother of yard superintendent Charles Frank, was crushed when an engine backed onto him on the sidetrack. He failed to see the train until it was too late to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Frank
Hall
Springwells
August
Charles Frank
Eame
Frank
Heirs to Seek Hidden Treasure Belonging to Andrew Jackson
In Niles, Hix Money Andrew Jackson, a well to do resident, died after a paralytic stroke that left him unable to speak. He allegedly hid a large sum of money and, three years after a bank failure brought in several thousand dollars, his heirs plan a search for the hidden treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Niles
Jackson
Crop Conditions Amid Heavy June Rains
June rainfall reached 6.97 inches, exceeding normal by over three inches. Corn, late potatoes, and beans suffered, wheat is stalled rather than head, and hay growth stalled by lack of sunshine. Bright July sun expected to aid recovery and improve yields.
Health observations show fever trends in Michigan reports
Mentth in Michigan shows state board observers report increases in typhoid scarlet fever and diphtheria across parts of the state while smallpox declines. Consumption figures reach 227 places with menses 64 typhoid 41 whooping cough 25 scarlet fever 61 and smallpox 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentth
Michigan
State Board of Health
Sheridan King Dies as Car Ferry Crushed Lighthouse Boat
Sheridan King assistant light keeper at Frankfort was crushed to death after being swept from the lighthouse boat by the steamer Ann Arbor Car Ferry No.3. The captain warned King to move the boat, but he was struck and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan King
Frankfort
Ann Arbor
King
Supreme Court Upholds Michigan Margarine Ban Conviction
The supreme court affirms the constitutionality of Michigan's law prohibiting colored oleomargarine and sustains the convictions of George W. Rotter a Petoskey grocer convicted for selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Michigan
George W. Rotter
Petoskey
Fatal railroad accident ends life of Otsego berry picker
Frank Alexander of Otsego, previously employed as a berry picker in the Stevenville district, crawled under a box car on the Pere Marquette railway and slept with his head on a rail. The car was moved, crushing him to death in a tragic railway incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alexander
Otsego
Stevenville
Alexander
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Long Dies in Detroit
Brief obituary notes the death of Justice Charles D. Long of the Michigan Supreme Court after a long illness in Detroit. Also reported are a 37th Michigan Infantry reunion in Ovid, elections at the Port Huron Michigan State Medical Society, and various local civic notices across Michigan cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Charles D. Long
Detroit
Michigan Infantry
Ovid
Port Huron
Michigan State Medical Society
A. Ek, Bulson
Jackson
Oakland Light Infantry
Dontioc
Michigan Postmasters’ Association
Saginaw
John A. Boylan
Fifth Ward
Ann Arbor
Mormon
Owtland County
Birmingham
Abrama
Allegan County
Miriah Hamman
John Cheney
Wayne
Guy
Munising
Ishpeming
Supreme Court
B. S. Ross
Kalamazoo
Gratiot Park M, EB
Myra B. Jordan
Fred P. Jordan
Woman's Department
University At
Abn Arbor
Dwight B. Stone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ron
W. A. Reeder
Mekanagy
VER
Wirwneapolus
Plryan
David
Chicago
Indianapolis Journal
Phil
Trave
Michigan State News
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