Irrigation Congress Opens in Denver with 23 Delegations
Delegates from 23 states and territories plus Canada and Mexico attend the third annual irrigation congress in Denver. Elwood Mead of Wyoming is elected president and T. F. Smith secretary. The opening session covers organization, credentials, and initial remarks on irrigation policy and cross-border insights.
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Canada
Mexico
Elwood Mead
Wyoming
T. F. Smith
Denver
Congress
W. B. Smythe
National Executive Committee
Broadway
Colorado
America
Smythe
United States
Father Abraham
Committee On
Prince
Committee On Credentials
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Committee On Permanent Organization
John C. Foster
Kansas
Thomas L. Smith
A. M. West
California
H. V. Hinckley
Arizona
A . Chandler
C. M. Heints
H. l. Maxwell
Idaho
Lute Wilcox
Committee On Resolutions
Greeley
Union Pacific
Gulf
Fort Collins
Boulder
Mead
John Frost
Irrigation Commissions
Arizona Commission
C. J. Vander Weicher
L. M. Holt
United States Supreme Court
Efforts to Close Des Moines Saloons Begin
Des Moines attorneys announce plans to file action to close 45 saloons in the city under the anti saloon law. The move comes as county officials push for enforcement and a broader crackdown on liquor outlets.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Saloon Closure Bid Triggered by Suspect Petition
County attorneys argue the petition against saloon licenses is defective and insufficient to meet the required five thousand to five thousand two hundred names. They claim only a few hundred unexamined names remain, leaving a shortfall of about three hundred and forcing a new petition of five thousand two hundred or five thousand four hundred names.
Labor Day Observances Close Government, Stores
Washington reports that on Labor Day all government departments and many stores and public places were closed. Labor unions held parades and gathered at a park outside the city. The holiday law states the first Monday in September is a legal holiday equal to Christmas and other noted dates.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Labor Day Festivities Sweep New England Cities
Labor's holiday was celebrated with markets closed and abundant entertainments across New England. Boston saw over 15000 in line for events while the St Charles river hosted barge races and a New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta. Yacht clubs, ball games, and theatrical shows entertained thousands as strikes inspired strong labor displays in New Belford and Fall River.
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New England
Boston
St. Charles
New England Amateur Rowing Association
New Belford
Fall River
Labor Day Parade Ends In Rain In Chicago
Labor Day in Chicago unfolded under steady rain as 12 000 workers marched despite soaked banners and faded uniforms. At Ogden grove the parade ended and a labor picnic with speeches by prominent trades unionists proceeded under cloudy skies.
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Chicago
Ogden's Grove
Labor Day Parade Draws About 20000 in New York
Labor Day was observed in New York with an imposing demonstration. About 20 000 men from nearly all trades joined the march while bands of women from organized feminine labor groups such as cloak makers appeared in the procession.
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New York
Big Labor Day Parade in Denver Draws Fire Units
Labor Day was observed with a large parade in Denver led by fire departments and several labor groups. The event drew participation from multiple unions as spectators reported good weather conditions.
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Denver
Silver Quotations and Metal Prices Report
Silver today is quoted at 6514 cts with lead at $3.15. The New York report notes market activity in precious metals on September 4.
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New York
United Colorado Democrats Reunite For Governor Ticket
In Denver yesterday the Wings and Silver Democrats reunited their factions after a split two years ago. A joint committee urged adoption of a ticket with C. S. Thomas for governor and a platform endorsing free silver and gold on equal terms. The slate includes P. Ton for lieutenant governor and J. M. El Paso for attorney general among others. The financial plank calls for bimetallic currency with gold and silver at a fixed ratio and no discrimination against silver.
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Colorado
Seo
F. P. Arbock
Fee
A. B. Mc
Mittee
Silver Democrats
Silver Democras
Caldwell Yeaman
H. H. Lee
Theatre Auld Lang Syme
Wilson
Caldwell
Mary C
J. M. el Paso
D. Markham
F. D. Wheeler
Mineral
Macon
Arapahoe
Democratic Party
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