National Rivers and Harbors Congress Addresses Public Works
Washington delegates urged a new Department of Public Works and a large annual federal appropriation for waterway improvements. Officers were re elected led by Rep Joseph W Randell as president. The convention featured speeches on water transportation, Panama Canal effects, and opposition to private rail control.
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National Rivers and Warton Cone Grows
Department of Public Works
Washington
D.C
Nacional
Department of Public
Corps of Army
Congress
Panama Canal
Joseph Yi. Ranadell
Louisiand
Kreisurer
A. Thompson
Serpeaninbarms
John J. Martin
Ellivon
Para
Bra“i
Itates Transportation Company
Mie
Biter
Tart
Rivera and Flatbors Congress
Malt
Joseph F. Rungdetl
Natisha Rivers and Harbors Congress
Eeadl
Money price choke business and banking debate
Washington Dec 6 There is no danger of a panic but the exorbitant price of money tightens business Representative Levy told the house banking and currency committee as it studied his measure to deposit 60 million in national banks He cited letters from farmers exchanges endorsing the plan and noted money had soared to 20 percent The proposal was referred to a subcommittee for review The day also saw discussions on river improvements for San Francisco Missouri River deepening Kansas City to its mouth and related projects plus a clash over civil service funding and a protest against Taft decisions on postmasters
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Washington
Wotch
Levy
MacVough
Meantine
Ate
House Rivers
San Francisco
San Prancisco
Tras
Joan NX
Wills
Kansas City
White House
Ways and
Nelinva
Air
Underwood
Taft
Nartlett
Mann
Davenport Man Testifies as Witness in McNamara Plot Trial
Davenport resident Herbert S. Blonkin is cited as an advance agent for McNamara’s faction in the bomb plot trial. Pennell, questioned on unionizing Springfield workers, testifies about Hock’s involvement and explosion links. The trial sees interruptions over witness outbursts as other witnesses from Minneapolis and Davenport take the stand.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Herbert S. Blonkin
McNamaras
Sturray 1
Dennnoll
Springfeld
Pennell
Obs
Springfield
McNamara
Hockin
Houkin
Siler
Gifller
Anderson
Ponnell
Charley N. Geaum
Minneapolis
The
Iran Workers’ Executive, Board
Daniel Bucklay
Davenport
Town
Rebels Press Demands On Mexican Town Amid Siege
Rebels under Ceroveva Te Ti threaten to sack Valle Del Bravo after refusing to hand over nineteen young women. Locals sheltered as the town faced bombardment and desertion, while authorities advised retreat. Rebels earlier attacked Temascaltepec, Toluca, but were repelled with heavy casualties. Prominent Dubuque financier Peter Kiens dies after a paralytic stroke.
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Mexico
Vity
Valle del Bravo
Maextco
Ceroveva Te Ti
Stufertn
Gent
Tetusal
Joadine Chlyona
Temascaltepec
Bear Toluca
State of Mexico
Wang
Congress in session as bills and impeachments discussed
The senate and house convened with debate on alibi and impeachment matters. Shipping interests opposed voluntary service under a bill. printing of a public document was arranged. Naval and appropriations work advanced with estimates near 41 million dollars. party campaigns and diplomacy notes appeared amid ongoing budget talks.
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Shnate
Much
Seamuel
Trina
Judes Archbald
Johnstyne
Alabama
Tatts
Daughins
HOUSE
Naval Aftaire
Chickman Padgett Estates
Progressive Party
Bean Tronghog Diplomete i
Sirkser
Wis Reid
URGE EXTENSION OF THE MERIT SYSTEM
A Wisconsin and national Civil Service reform gathering urged extending a merit based system across all city departments. Delegates called for appointments by competence, dismissals by merit, and elimination of partisan influence. The Wisconsin commissioner spoke on modern exam methods, aiming to reduce error and align with schools and business practices. Tailet was re elected president with numerous officers chosen.
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Milwaak Wis. Ber
Baetmhe
Iy Force
Natonal Municipal League
Natonal Civil Service Reform League
National Civil Services Reform League
Exixon
Eles
Wiliam
Chicago
Rohnert Catherwood
Chicago Civil Service Refarm Association
Tetla
Wisconsin
National Civil Service
Frattary
Dha
Wisconsin O
Wisconslni
League
Tecouncl
President Taft Opposed Blease and Sets Tariff Policy
President Taft, in a sweeping message to Congress, calls for currency reform, tax law changes, and war-time 조ns. He opposes Philippine independence and reiterates opposition to a rapid naval buildup. The address also rejects tariff expansion, favors water power and river dam projects, and supports court authority to speed justice. A separate Richmond conference condemns Governor Blease for endorsing lynch law, while Blease defies critics and vows to run for the Senate.
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Washington, D. Cy
Goothals
Supreme Court
Ydersl
Philippines
Middle Name Mystery In Rainbow Chasers Feels Feverish
A Rainbow Chasers member browses mail order catalogs and a glittering ad in another paper, debating purchases from a distant store. He notes a costly scene in Muscatine and recalls a humorous epigram about middle names and letters, closing with playful chatter about prices and travel.
Oxford Lad Burned to Death in Home Fire
A 13 year old Kozicheck boy died when a residence on the Kozicheck farm near Oxford was destroyed by fire. The father was away, the mother saved two younger children, but the older boy perished in the upper story. Coroner Hurd was summoned.
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Iowa City
Dery
Frank Kozicheck
Hegon
James Kowicheck
Kozicheck
Tedenes
Oxford
B' Sen
Howe
Hurd
Archbald Impeachment Trial Seeks End Before Christmas
Trial proceedings in the impeachment case against Judge Archbald continue in Washington with daily sessions aimed at concluding before the holidays. Witnesses including W A May of Scranton testifying as prosecutors seek to determine if acts before joining the commerce court justify impeachment. The case involves alleged use of office to advance private business interests amid coal industry dispute details.
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Washington, D.C. Des
Dindge
Robert W. Archbald
Lie Commerce Court
Senate
W. A. May
Scranton
Tria
Lindon
Taga
Archbald
Commerce Court
Midwinter Amhs Event Plans and Governor Speech
Ames, Veo. Ge Te annual mid winter pience of Amhs einhs and accieties will be held Lore Nevember 1d, President Rarmond. Pearson h ang been recured as one of The gyieak erg of the occasion amie who lal his descerbring hands to awhile woman. I spoke the twull, I say it now again. T is my position, gentlemen, and if you don't agree with me, in the words of the words of the great Virginian.
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Blcare
Virginit
Maun
Virginia
Blease
Jaci Johnson
Chicago
South Carolina
Unite States Senate
Sheis
Blosse
Jey
Nncion
South
Befeld
Tee
ePaarson
Speak. Ames
Rarmond
Pearson H Ang
Amie
Saverne
Sainstic Resol
Mel
Nepatire
Bicuse
Governors’ Conference
Jharlardt
Thidley
Myron
Merrick
Pranee
Eberhardt
Minnesota
Wadley
Missansivera
Great Lakes Menaced by Terrific Gale and Shipwrecks
Terrific gale sweeps the Great Lakes impeding navigation from Lake Superior to Ontario. A schooner and coal vessel were wrecked or aground, passengers safe aboard survivors, and Christmas trees washed ashore from the Rouse Simmons wreck. Names include Port Arthur Ont, Sandusky Ohio, Grand Rapids Michigan, Two Rivers Wisconsin, Pentwater Michigan.
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Masten
Ruels
Duhirh
Minn
Dee
Easton
Port Arthur
Percy Persons
Lake Superior
Sanit Ste. Marie Aul
Eit
Wii
Associated Press
Bas‘om
Ymer Gage
Crverdun
Chieng Na
Ateaimey
Apizona
Midland
Chigage
Rouse Simmons
Ayinion
Ne View
Rouse Fimme Forte
Kewaunee
Two Rivers
Sup'geon Bay
IMPLEMENT DEALERS CONCLUDE Largest convention closes in Des Moines
Dealers wrap up the largest annual convention with final exhibit inspection in the coliseum. Record attendance marks the event as the association elects J. Yusherds as president and elects W J Hall and Steve Loughran to top posts on the board.
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Des Moines
Deu
BoeStave Implement Dealers
Colisem
Wic
Ute
Jam Yusherds
J. R. Vaughn
Waterlon
Vibes
W. J. Hall
Cherokee
Steve Loughran
Ames
Directory Board
Weather terms unclear and dated forecast
The readable fragment mentions days and a moon phase but provides no concrete weather details. It lacks clear locations, dates, temperatures, or actions to summarize into a proper news item.
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Ted TN Sks
Yael Buckley
Oeidiy
Moxie von
Bacause Uy
Voung
Hebel Cam
Lytbaque
Dibucue
Dee D
Peter Kiens
Teading Dubuque Financier
Anes An AG
Elreles
TX Congress
Beane
Wilson
Gov. Blease Saps
Cris
Cute
PINES
Tatl
Inia
Italy
Walt
Tait
National Monetary Commisssion
Andress
Bliinds
MOB
Svears
Catalina
Richmond
South Carolin
United States
Wyoming
Missouri
New York
Maryland
North Carolina
Arkansas
Connecticut
Idaho
O'Neal
Cau
Nersons
Order of Rainbow Chasers
Muscatine
Interurbaar
Chiledren
Cyn Lite
Kiex
Coal Company
Colm Bank
Great Lakes
Stramer Walton
Lake Super
Ontario
Sant Ste. Maris
Mich
Lake Sugerer
Cann Hokinaba
Manlager Hogstad
Boarn Lings
Sandusky
Gene Fon
Knapp
Lakerie
Tourist
Sone
Sonver
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