Niagara Falls Bill Aims Federal Control Of Water Use
Washington June 2 The House will consider a special Niagara Falls preservation bill under a rules suspension. It authorizes permits for water diversion and electric transmission from the Niagara River within limits to protect scenery navigation and the border status. The bill, primarily routed to the Secretary of War, sets a 350000 horsepower cap with 160000 from Canada and revocable three year permits, and includes a call for a treaty with Great Britain to regulate the waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
New York
Niagara
Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Congress
Iada
Coptral
Great Britain
Secretary of War
THREE BALLS ABROAD. Pawn systems in Europe compared
The article surveys European pawn practices, detailing Prussia’s Royal Pawn Office, Paris municipal pawnshops, and Belgian models. It notes government ownership, profits funding public welfare, loan terms, redemption rules, and the social acceptance differences between Germany and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Germany
Royal Prussian Pawn Office
Rooyal Bank
Frederick William
Royal Pawn Office
Paris
France
Committee of Public Charities
Belgium
Brussels
Madrid swindle nets US victims in Spanish gold hoax
Chief Wilkie warns of the Spanish greengoods game by a band of Madrid swindlers fooling Americans with a fake will and a forged inheritance. Henry J. Brown of Baraboo is drawn into paying $350 to secure a nonexistent $150,000 estate for Dolores, a testator's daughter, before realizing the ruse.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Madrid
Wilkie
Secret Service
United States
England
Henry Labouchere
London
Truth
Foreign Office
Labouchere
Henry J. Brown
Baraboo
Wis
Alphonse
Mr. Brown
Sefor Rodriguez Brown
Albert H. Brown
Henry J
Spain
Rodriguez
Rodriguez Brown
Sue
Rose
Barahoo
Dolores
Father Alphonse
Mary Jennings
Equal Diversion Principle Guides International Waterways Report
The Joint Commission on International Waterways reports on equal diversion for water between the United States and Canada. It notes current preparations favor Canada but expects eventual parity in diversions. The committee urges adherence to the equality principle and anticipates the War Secretary will monitor this balance.
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Joint Commission On International Waterways
United States
Canada
Heir Proves Birth in Mexico Estate Dispute
Alexander Hughes of Llano Texas seeks to claim a Mexico estate worth over 300000. He must prove he is Cot Hughes's son after the property passed to him upon Russell’s death. Local residents provided affidavits confirming his birth before he returns to pursue possession.
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Liano
Tex
Alexander Hughes
Mexico
Alexander
Dot Hughes
Hughes
James Russell
Russell
Cot Hughes
Llano
Port Appraiser reports May imports rise in value and volume
The Appraiser of the Port reports May totals of 25 420 invoices and appraisement orders valued at 92 236 217 81, up 2 600 000 from last year. May precious stones and pearls total 4 021 405 06, up 500 000 and marking the port's largest single month import. Automobiles imported in May total 1 percent, including five domestic cars, with aggregate value 000. January through May shows 586 cars imported, including thirty domestic, valued at 1 935 000.
Iron ore supplies and the coming age of aluminum
An 1905 overview discusses global iron ore consumption from 1800 to the late 19th century, projecting possible ore exhaustion by the 21st century. Predictions range from a shift to aluminum to new ore fields, with notes on North American and European layers, coal dependence, and potential discoveries like the Auerbach deposit in Germany.
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Hatfield
Iron and Steel Institute of England
Germany
Spain
Sweden
United States
England
A. E. Toernebohm
Geological Bureau of
North America
Durham
Northumberland
China
Russia
Algeria
Cuba
Auerbach
Islands Washing Away in Chesapeake Bay Alarm Local Residents
Baltimore reports chronic erosion shrinking Chesapeake Bay islands including Sharp's Smith's Barren Holland and Poplar as tides and ice erode land. Oyster police commander T C B Howard notes thirty years of rapid loss, villages abandoned for water, with Cook's and James's Points fading and farms turning to mud flats.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Sharp's
Smith's
Barren
Holland
Poplar Islands
Smith's Island
T. C. B. Howard
Oyster Police Navy
Great Bay
Chesapeake
Hooper's Island
Sharp's Island
Talbot County
Cook's Point
Hill's Point
James's Point
Barren Island
Honga
Hill
Thomas's Point
Greenberry Point
Venice
Maryland
Manokin
Somerset County
Trouble at St. John
There is growing conflict between mill owners on the St John River lower waters and the St John Lumber Company with mills at Van Buren Maine. Last year disputes drew the attention of Canadian and U S authorities as tensions rise again.
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St. John, N. B
St. John River
St. John Lumber Company
van Buren
van Buren Company
United States
Logs Held Up in Van Buren Booms Amid River Rise
Logs from the Van Buren mill are collected and sorted as water rises, with an estimated twenty million feet held in booms. Workers operate day and night to prevent losses, while lawyers for lower-water mills push for river operations and potential international rights action if losses occur.
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van Buren
Pany
Ihe Company
Buren
New Brunswick
Fan Buren
Girl to undergo operation to recover stolen diamond
Mae Thomas, the girl who stole a valuable diamond from a local jeweller, will be operated on tomorrow to recover the stone. Immunity from prosecution has been offered if she submits to the procedure. The diamond is believed lodged near the appendix. The operation was planned after she was under anesthesia Sunday.
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the Tribune
Omaha
Mae Thomas
Lora
Sunday Rae
Ocean steamers on Cook's Tours to Europe
Cook's Tours offers ocean steamers to Europe with 50 sailings this season. Prices range from 175 to 1185 dollars. Includes programmes. Thomas Cook & Son lists offices at 245 and 1185 Broadway and 649 Madison Avenue.
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Cook
Europe
THOS
Cook & Son
Broadway
Madison Ave
Rooms and Board Listings at 43 East 21st and The Alabama
Furnished double and single rooms with private bath and superior board at 43 East 21st. The Alabama on 11th Street offers an elegantly furnished apartment with private bath at $1.50 daily including meals. two persons $25 weekly, one $15.
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Ee Ee
East 21St ST
Superior Board
11Th ST
East
the Alabama
Desirable furnished rooms and sublet offers in New York
Classified notice lists furnished rooms for rent with meals and modern conveniences across Manhattan from Uptown to the East Side, including sublet and summer rates. Also notes two lost bankbooks with instructions to present claims within days to avoid cancellation.
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The
New York Tribune
Broadway
36Th
37Th Sts
Eee
Upper West Side
West
108Th St
21St St
Dry Dock Savings Bank
Machinery. Large stock of portable and high pressure boilers
,
Investors seek gold mines and stock ventures in Quebec and New York
Classified notices offer a gold mining proposition in Quebec with a half interest for 10000 dollars and 5000 to put them paying this season. Also ads for patents, stock agents, nursery sales, and various employment opportunities in New York and Chicago including stenography, wrapping, and library work.
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Placer
Oroville
Cal
New York City
G. A. Parsons
South Dudsewell
Quebec
Canada
Archbishop Farley Arrives in Rome with Kennedy Escort
Archbishop Farley of New York arrived in Rome on June 2. He was accompanied by Monsignor Kennedy, rector of the America Kennedy rete at Naples College, who met him on the visit.
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Rome
Archbishop Farley
New York
Monsignor Kennedy
America Kennedy
Naples College
Frosts ruin Long Island fruit and vegetables
Eastport Long Island June 2 Special late frosts have nearly wiped out apple and pear crops with many orchards failing to blossom. Tender vegetables were damaged and some crops must be replanted after frosts last week.
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Eastport
Long Island
Dentist Dr W H Mills Jr Crown and Bridge Specialist
Dr W H Mills Jr advertises at 1832 Lexington Ave New York between 113th and 114th Sts. Specializes in difficult crown and bridge work.
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W. H. Mills, Jr
Lexington Ave
113Th
114Th Sts
New York
C—Orr
Numerous help wanted cases in Brooklyn and Manhattan ads
Classified aid seeks male and female workers including bookkeeper accountant baker pastry cook chauffeurs secretaries stenographers drivers and domestics with references many entries note Cologne. Various addresses in Brooklyn Manhattan and Newport signal job openings and recruiters seeking capable reliable workers with specific skills and experience.
MISS MORROW'S EMPLOYMENT BUREAU MOVES TO 721 LEXINGTON AVE
Miss Morrow's Employment Bureau now located at 721 Lexington Ave corner 58th Street. Situations Wanted female listings include first class cook and laundress positions with references, chambermaid and waitress roles, and examples of applicants such as two Swedish girls and neat young Irish girls seeking city or country work.
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Miss Morrow
Lexington Ave
Cor
Lephone 192S
Cook
MISS
North of Ireland
Lfe
America
B. R
Carpenter's Bureau
6Th Ave
Willine
Morrow's Bureau
Adayes A. Pondt
West
Wilkes
3D Ave
H St
Tribune
Uptown
Broadway
Water Public
Ton Ave
Hofmayer's Bureau
Lang & Boewcherer CO
Li West
Collier
Hild
Chelsea
Doyle
Morrow
BUREA
Hogen
Lexington Ave. Plaza
Lady's
Barrott
West St St
Lexington
Sonal
Carl Lang & Boechereer Company
Protecc
Tribune Broadway
Colliers Agency
Scarlett
Lang & Boec Company
West 27Th
Crown Childrens
Moore
East
E. M. Mise PitsGeralg
Reaia
Suseh Ave
Private
West Family
Stthy
Ren Sily
Rat Ee & Forcherer Company
Wat Wattrerg
Carter
Burfag
Employment Bureau Lists Wide Range of Help Wanted
The ad section lists Nurse, Butler, Waitress, Cook, Laundress, Chambermaids, Coachman, Gardener, Janitor, Attendant, and other positions. Numerous bureaus including MISS FITZGERALD'S and MORROW'S advertise offices and contact details with wage notes and qualifications.
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Burton
James F. Muirhead
Texas
ST. John, N.B
Ocean Steamers
Yoth ST
New Fogland
East 12Th ST
Union Dime Savings Institution
Corliss
Wick Bros
Liberty St
G. C
Box & Tribune
Johnson
P. O
Shepherd & Parker
Washington, D. C
Perry Nursery Company
Route 4
Rochester
Brooklyn
Oren Union Square
Western Bank
MPANY
Union Square
G. Nicholas
Sth Ave
44Th St
Business Opportunity CO
Life Publishing Company
West 31St St
Abraham & Steals
Abraham & Straus
Fam
Santiaere
Dept
Chicago
AEE CO
Shields
Universal Remedy CO
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Penn
Garden St
Poughkeepga
Simmer Hotel
Volle
Belth St
T. Martell
Bedford Ave
J. H. Blozenchius
A. J. Cammeryer
Berkeley Height
East 14Th St
Boardier School
Boston
Cloyne House
Newport
R. J
Jaeger
R. H
Tribune Ofice
W. Maher
Duttfeld St
Cleveland St
Oscar Otto
Irving Ave
Breokiyr, Porter, &c
Porter
Unner
Frank
Roach
98Th St
Seretaly
Oungz Ma
Herlem O'tice
JCAN
South Brookly
G. Fairchild
Kedney St
Brookyn
Amanuensis
Tribune Ofices
Ara
Philip Walters
Manhatten Ave
Lt C
Hrvant
Sly 6Th Ave
New England
E. B
Chemung
Waverly, NY
Hedwig Janonsek
Bright
Leah Levy
Orchard St
Anything
L. Seibel
West 48Th St. Ee
Saison
Hicks St
Butler
Yamato
Jame
West 125Th St
G. Frank
Hox
W. Trussillo
East Teth St
Mauch
East 41St
West S2d
Best
S Ft
Bin
A. Johnson
West St
Wells
Weer
John
Goml
Carpenters Bureau
Harrison St
Chambermaid
Bureat
C. B
East Wth St
Capability John
Care J. B. Brewster
Din St
Ith Ave
Oth Ave
Emily
Eduth
Ben Oaitt
Amsterdam
Bryant
Willoughby
Bloom's Bureau
Lang & Boecherer
S. & Cor
USA
12Th
125Th St
Téth and
Tith Ata
Ad Ave
Slet St
Ist Ave
Soth St
20Th St
Tremont Ave
Sd Ave
Albany
Minnesota
Ieee Eicee
culy + olier
Juaclla Bfuerbac
Steons
Ndress-Ver
Axcelle
Collier West
Mra. Colttier’s Agency
West Sad St
Addison’ S Bell
Bloom's Buream
Plaza
Reneratty Mente
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