New $5 Gold Pieces Coin to Use Flat Field Design
Washington reports Philadelphia San Francisco and Denver minting new five dollar gold pieces with a flat field to equalize wear and protect relief the design below the field will be depressed and the motto In God We Trust will appear on all denominations Cummins to run for Iowa senate Kern potential Indiana seat and party shifts in the Senate race.
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Government to take Standard Oil case to Supreme Court
The Department of Justice said the Standard Oil case will move to the U S Supreme Court via writ of certiorari due to the large sum involved and public interest. An application will be filed on November 30 after a counsel conference to decide on steps to appeal. Several rate cases against Standard Oil hinge on the final ruling.
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Secretary Garfield denies extra time for Minidoka settlers
Secretary Garfield announced no extension of time for Minidoka irrigation settlers in Idaho to make their first annual payment. Many owe 2.60 per acre and, if unpaid by December 1, their entries will be canceled and all money paid forfeited. The law grants one year grace, but no additional time is planned.
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Garfield
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Fight for Colonel Stewart
Washington reports bold support from powerful friends for Colonel William F Stewart after forced retirement five years before the age limit. They vow to push the issue before Congress next session. Hearings may expose a personal feud underlying the Miles Corbin animosity and other influences cited by Fort Grant exiles.
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Shipbuilding bid for Utah battleship awarded to NY Shipbuilding
Washington announces New York Shipbuilding company of Camden New Jersey submitted the lowest bid for the Utah battleship. The firm offers to fulfill government plans install turbine machinery and guarantee completion in thirty two months for 3946 000 with a speed guarantee of 20 knots
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Water delivery plan for Okanogan project announced
The government will deliver water to 3,472 acres of the Okanogan irrigation project in Washington starting next season. A charge of 65 per acre will cover bringing the water to the land, divided into ten equal installments with an additional 1.50 per acre maintenance fee. Payments start May 1 each year, first due in 1909.
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Klamath Irrigation Project Now 34 Percent Completed
Rush Work in Klamath Washington November 13 The reclamation service reports the Klamath irrigation project 34 14 percent complete During October four Reno canal sections were completed and the south branch canal is far advanced and expected to finish before the next irrigation season begins
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Bids Open for Baker City Postoffice Construction
Washington November 14 Bids for the Baker City Oregon postoffice construction, funded with 60 000 dollars, will be opened November 3. The month will also see bids opened on 6 000 000 dollars allotted for public buildings across the country.
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Washington
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State Dept Recognizes Paraguay Government
Washington announces the administration will recognize the new Paraguayan government formed after last spring's successful revolution.
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Washington
State Department
Roosevelt Leads Five Mile Hike Through Rock Creek Park
President Roosevelt led a party of about 60 including army officials and Army War College students on a five mile tramp through Rock Creek park. The route included hills and rough roads with barbed wire fences, ending after dusk. The president remained energetic and in good spirits despite fatigue among many participants.
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Supreme Court affirms Jersey fraud verdict against bank officers
The US Supreme Court upholds the New Jersey appeals court ruling that convicted President Albert C. Twining and Senator C. Carmel of the Monmouth Trust & Safe Deposit Co. for deceiving a state bank examiner about the bank’s condition. The case centers on alleged concealment of a $30,000 misapplication.
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Reputed Minister Comes to Washington with Family
Senor Joaquin Cassasus arrives in Washington with his family amid anticipation of his ambassadorial appointment to succeed Enrique Creel. Cassasus denies any notification of official appointment or a special mission from the Mexican government.
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Twin Sisters Win Court Honor in Supreme Court Admission
Washington November 7 twin sisters Ethel A. Ford and Florence M. Ford of this city have been admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. They are the youngest women ever admitted to the tribunal and both are described as pretty. Their ability gained an endorsement from the Department of Justice.
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Bids Opened for Eugene Public Building Construction
Bids were opened yesterday for the Eugene public building project in Oregon. Campbell Building Company of Red Lake quoted 55000, W O Heckert 4062580, Geo C Mourer of Salem, Welch Bros of Salem 54957, Charles Gray of Portland 66225. No award has yet been made.
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Harding chosen bishop of Washington on fourth ballot
Washington November 12 Rev Dr Alfred H Harding rector of St Pauls Episcopal church here was elected bishop of Washington to succeed the late Rev Henry Y Satterlee on the fourth ballot in the city.
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McGill
New Santa Rosa Post Office Contract Awarded
The treasury department awarded the contract for a new Santa Rosa post office building to Horthy. The project replaces the quake damaged 1908 structure with a contract price of 55,550 dollars.
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Washington
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Treasury Department
Forest Service picks Portland bank as Oregon deposits
The forest service selects First National Bank of Portland as the depositary for its funds in Oregon, announced in Washington on November 19.
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Mine Explosion Fatal at German Lead Mine
A heavy explosion at a lead mine near Hamm in Westphalia at 4 A M on November 13 ignited a fire. Of 380 miners underground, six escaped unharmed, 35 badly hurt, 37 dead brought to the pit mouth, and 302 were declared lost. Rescue was hindered by flames and smoke. a fire brigade from Courrieres aided but could not enter. By afternoon officials planned to flood the gallery. Initial coal dust theories were questioned by injured miners.
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France
Freight Rates Up Across Transcontinental Lines
Ten million dollars a year more freight revenue will come from the west bound transcontinental rate increase effective January 1. Fred P. Gregson of the Associated Jobbers of Los Angeles notes the tariff first copy reached Los Angeles and calls the rise not as bad as feared. He cites iron, leather, plaster and hardware price bumps affecting foundrymen, manufacturers, and plumbers supplies among others.
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Fred P. Gregson
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War May Erupt Over Balkans Amid Mediation Efforts
St Petersburg reports a tense Balkan scene as Vienna prepares a note and Russia France and Britain attempt mediation at Belgrade. If mediation fails, authoritative circles warn war remains possible. The Austrian note will state its stance on Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation and compensation to Serbia and Montenegro and whether an international congress can be convened.
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Chinese Emperor Dying In Peking
The emperor is in serious condition prompting legations to cable home. Rumors circulate of his death as his health declines for ten years from chronic nephritis now worsened by diabetes and inflammation. His brain is reportedly affected and his infant brother has been brought forward.
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Tennessee River Improvement Association Meets in Hontaville
The Tennessee River Improvement association held a convention in Hontaville with delegates from several states. The group aims to secure a congressional appropriation in the coming session to fund plans that would make the Tennessee River navigable.
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Ala
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Northern Pacific orders 98 new coaches for northwest service
Butte Mont November 13. President Elliott said the Northern Pacific expects a travel surge in the northwest next year and has ordered 98 new passenger coaches. The plan increases through Northwest service and enhances transcontinental routes.
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