X Ray Leprosy Cure Shown in Philippines and Battleship Plans
National Capital dispatch reports that early use of X rays in Manila's San Lazaro hospital shows promise for treating leprosy in select, early cases. Separately, U.S. naval planning discusses two 80,000 ton battleships with 14 inch guns, possible 12 guns per ship, costing about 12 million each, and comparable speed to existing 26,000 ton ships.
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Wash
Philipe Tee Cha Ht Heizer
Quaran Islands
Heiser
Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
San Lazro Hospital
Manila
Philippines
Culien
Eet Nually
Congress
Midvale
Indian Head
Newport
Immense Growth of Money Order Office Work
Washington August 18 Money orders in U S post offices now require about 750 clerks at the auditor's office to handle accounts bookkeepers and examiners There are 50 000 money order offices 850 000 accounts annually 68 000 000 paid orders aggregating 575 000 000 Postmasters deposit surplus funds and 2 500 000 certificates of deposit totaling 55 000 000 Official records include 140 000 000 transactions and 250 000 paid money orders weighing 500 pounds arrive daily Sevenfold handling yields 1 750 000 daily sorts by 165 expert sorters all of whom are young women.
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Washington
Washington Aimed At Ballinger Era In Interior
In Washington on August 20, the forestry bureau atmosphere runs high amid calls for reform after Ballinger controversy. Acting Interior head Pierce avoids misadministration questions directed at Ballinger, while Acting Commissioner Swartz of the General Land Office shares similar reluctance to discuss the issue.
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Washington
Forestry Bureau
Pierce
Interior Department
Ballinger
Forester Pinchot
Swartz
General Land Office
Open Bids for Battleships
Bids for the instruction of two battleships are opened. The ships will be among the most formidable fighting machines afloat with heavy armor and powerful armament. They will reach 21 knots speed, the highest practicable for their class, and will have the greatest radius of action.
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Washington
Director Barrett Sets Off for Trans-Mississippi Congress
Washington dispatch reports John Barrett of the international bureau of American republics left for Denver to attend the Trans-Mississippi congress this week. He may also visit San Francisco and Portland if requested by local commercial bodies.
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John Barrett
Washington
Director Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Denver
San Francisco
Portland
Seven Get Honor Medals For Gallant Conduct
The War department awarded medals of honor for gallant conduct under fire in the Philippines or Cuba. The honorees include Majors James Church and Paul Straub of the Medical corps, Lieutenants George Shaw and Charles Beckman of the Twenty-seventh Infantry, Lieutenant Charles E. Kilbourne of the Signal Corps, and Privates H T Quinn and Seth Ewald.
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Washington
Philippines
Cuba
War Department
James Church
Paul Straub
Medical Corps
George Shaw
Charles Beckman
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Charles E. Kilbourne
Signal Corps
H. T. R. Quinn
Seth Ewald
Wyoming quarantine on cattle disease hits seven counties
Washington officials declare a lip and leg disease quarantine in Wyoming effective August 12. Counties affected include Fremont Natrona Converse Weaton La Sheridan Johnson and Big Horn. Farm movements restricted to prevent spread of necro contagion across the state.
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Washington
Fremont
Natrona
Converse
Weaton
la Sheridan
Johnson and
Big Horn
Wyoming
Probe Alaska coal land fraud hearings set for Seattle
Washington Aug 17 Interee epee mee eon ie sapere Tas Denver says Seattle hearings next month will reveal proof of large frauds in Alaska coal lands. About 112000 acres in 700 entries valued at $2 per acre or more, totaling roughly $200 million, are under review with other western cities to follow.
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Washington
Denver
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Ballinger
Dennet
Tieton Land to Be Opened and Restored to Public Domain
The acting secretary of the interior vacated the withdrawal order under the reclamation act for the Yakima Tieton project in Washington. About 33,000 acres in the North Yakima district are restored to public domain and may be settled on and after November 9 with entry December 9.
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Tieton
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
North
Yakima
Coal Output Declines With 1908 Economic Mood
The Geological Survey reports 1908 coal production at 415,842,698 short tons with a spot value of 532,314,117 dollars. The ongoing national mood since 1907 is cited as the major factor in the drop.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
General Richie Tewneeed Dead After Apoplexy
The obituary notes General Richie Tewneeed, born 1888 in New York and a West Point graduate, died here from an apoplexy. He served in the Civil War era and held the rank of major for gallantry.
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Richie Tewneeed
New York
West Point
ENS
Gatacals Hood
McPherson
Howard
Philippine Bonds Sold in Public Works Issue
Bids opened at the bureau of insular affairs for 1.5 million dollars of five percent bonds in 10 to 80 year terms. The issue is a re sale of a five million dollar allotment for public works in the Philippines.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippine Public Works
Imment
Taft appoints Idaho ex-Governor McConnell to land investigations
By order of President Taft ex-Governor J W McConnell of Idaho is named to a permanent role in Idaho land investigations with a $2500 annual salary. Ex-Governor Yotomah is described as father-in-law to Senator Borah of Idaho.
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Washington
Taft
J. W. McConnell
Idaho
Yotomah
Borah
New Marshal for Arizona Appointment of Overlock as U S marshal for Arizona
Beverley Massachusetts August 17 The president appointed Charles A Overlock of Arizona as United States marshal for the territory The retirement of B F Daniels who has served as marshal the last few years and the passing of another of Roosevelt s Rough Riders are noted in the report
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Arizona
Beverley
Mass
Charles A. Overlock
United States
Territory
B. F. Daniels
Mr. Roosevelt
Rough Riders
State Department Pleased. News From Pekin Pleases U.S.
Washington reports from Pekin that Americans will soon receive favorable treatment and parity in dealings. Officials say the timely word eases anxieties and strengthens assurances of protection for American citizens abroad.
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State Department
Washington
Pekin
Thirty Bushel Wheat In Dry Farm Triumph At Caldwell
Montana farmer F F ie vine a member of the state board of control for the Fourth Dry Farming congress harvests 40 acres of wheat with an expected 80 bushels per acre. He planted on dry land and plans to exhibit a sample at the Fourth Dry Farming congress in Billings October 26 to 28.
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Montana
Caldwell
Mont
F. F. Ievine
Montana Board of Control
Fourth
Dry Farming Congress
Tevin
John T. Burns
Dry Congress
Billings
Wind Against Wellman Arctic Expedition Moves
Hammerfest Norway August 20 A report from Walter Wellman's Arctic expedition dated August 14 says a strong gale on the 6th abated by the 12th and Wellman plans a North Pole search. The airship Thalia was tucked back into the shed at 6 AM awaiting better weather.
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Hammerfest
Norway
Walter Wellman
Wellman
North Pole
Montreal Fraud Scheme Allegedly Found by CPR Department
The Canadian Pacific Railway department at Montreal uncovers a ruse to defraud by false damage claims for injuries. Claimants reportedly run a nationwide organization with branches in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and beyond. Three arrests made, more to follow.
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GC. P. R
Montreal
Que
Department of the
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pretsum
Chicago
Toronto
Vancouver
Yoakum Optimistic on Corn Prospects Across West
Oklahoma City August 20 B Yoakum chairman of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway executive committee touring the West to observe the corn crop says damage in some areas but expects more corn than last year due to increased acreage despite hurt in portions of the state.
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Yoakum
Oklahoma City
Okla
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Methodist church aid board selects Decking president of Rust University
The executive board of Cincinnati's Women's Aid Society elects Rev. J F Decking as president of Rust University at Holly Springs Mississippi after the abrupt resignation of Dr F C English of Cincinnati who said he was threatened by a mob at Ethel Mississippi for shaking hands with a colored presiding elder.
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Cincinnati
C N’s Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. F. Decking
Rust University
Holly Springs
Miss
F. C. English
Ethel, Mies
Ocean Falls After Quake In Mexico City Report
Mexico City reports a quake felt across the coast with three shocks and ocean levels dropping far below normal along the Acapulco shore. Residents remain outdoors as aftershocks continue and officials register the event at Washington Observatory.
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Mexico City
Eee
Washington Observatory
Acapulco
Quake Tale Exaggerated by Mexican Port Reports
Passengers arriving from Mexican ports aboard the Panama steamer Acapulco say wire news overestimated the death toll from the July 29 30 31 earthquake. They report only two people were killed outright at Acapulco, with hundreds narrowly escaping.
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San Francisco
Panama
Acapulco
Moors Battle at Penon de la Gomera in Morocco
Reports from Penon de la Gomera say Moors fight continues with many casual ties. Kabylis mobilize near Alhucemas as they prepare to march on Melilla.
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Madrid
Penon de la Gomera
Morocco
Penon de la Goméra
Steamer Nilhau Aground Off Molokai Forces Abandonment
The steamer Nilhau of 600 tons went ashore early today on Molokai’s coast near Leper Island Honolulu and was abandoned by officers and crew. The Claudine has been sent to assist in attempting to float the Nilhau.
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Leper Island
Honolulu
Nilhau
Molokai
Claudine
The Sigh and The Song Poem by Stanton
A poetic verse from the Atlanta Constitution by Stanton explores life as a sigh and a song. It contrasts bright and dark paths, mentions Wales, red thorns and white roses, and dwells on love and light guiding through sorrow and shadows.
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Wales
Sister Rachel and Leah in a factory tale of duty and desire
In a crowded factory Rachel, a fast piece worker, is engaged to Jacob but cannot leave her sister Leah who is growing up. Leah’s beauty and the party dress create a tension between family duty and personal happiness as the Russian émigré faces language barriers and a hard work environment.
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Rachel
Russia
Jacob
Leah
Rachel and Leah in a Tragic Love Triangle
In a personal tale Rachel, devoted to Leah and Jacob, struggles between duty and love in a new country. Leah’s care enables Rachel to advance socially while Jacob presses for marriage, questioning Rachel’s affection as Leah appears.
Tragic Triangle Between Leah Rachel and Jacob in Chicago Daily News Excerpt
The text centers on Rachel, Leah, and Jacob, exploring desire, sacrifice, and longing in a sweatshop setting. Rachel bears the emotional burden of Leah and Jacob's bond, while Leah pursues beauty and happiness, leaving Rachel with unfulfilled memory: he held my hand, but he looked at my sister.
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Jacob
Leah
Rachel
Chicago Daily News
Banks Fear Tunneling Robbery From Subterranean Vault Access
A national bank in New Mexico faced a planned tunnel robbery detected by a cashier who heard strange sounds from below. Guards observed masonry give way as robbers worked underground, triggering a gunfight with a Mexican mason who was killed. The tunnel stretched sixty feet, showing months of patient planning and provisioning for a large remittance period.
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Strand
United States
New Mexico
Widow’s new marriage shocks nine stepchildren tale
A young New York woman elopes with a gentleman and discovers she becomes stepmother to nine children. She abandons her husband, prompting questions about romance for widowers with children.
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New York
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King OF Cures
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Dr. King
Eva
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Ll. Stanton
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