Cotton Leak Scandal and High Command Shakeups Reported
Reports from Washington July describe a cotton leak probe led by the United States District Attorney with meetings involving Acting Secretary Atlee. Secretary Wilson denies resigning amid illness and travel plans. In the Philippines War Department, Brigadier General Carter is relieved and reassigned, while Brigadier General Buchanan takes command of Visayas. A New York broker Moses Haas faces questions in a related criminal inquiry. General Wood’s health and possible constraints affect the Carrt-Wool leadership dynamic.
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Washington
Attornes Tiemeh
Hae Bel
Atlee
Bexch
Traierk
Edwit Holmes
Dr. Mid
Canada
John Hyde
England
Warriington
War Department
William EH. Carter
Department of Visayan
P. I
Department of the Iater
Jamey A. Buchanan
Philippinnes
Visayas
Generi Wo Budeerty
Department of Limon
PRU Ppitie Ivoton
Tupthee Wright
Moses Haas
New York
United States District Attorney
Santo Domingo revenues reported after modus vivendi
Washington July 26. The revenue of the Dominican republic collected under the Roosevelt accord for April and May totals 91,648. Of this, 167,012 is placed in City National Bank of New York as a trust fund for creditors of the republic. Funds to be held pending U S counter action.
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Washington
Santo Tominemo
Roosevelt
City National Bank of New York
Republie
United States
Man Overpays, Corrects Lunch Counter Error
Robert Carland of This City stopped at a lunch counter in Umatilla and left a $20 bill as change for a $1 purchase. The clerk, Alfred C. Hunt, miscounted and gave $19 extra. Carland later notified Hunt, and Hunt confirmed the error and returned the extra funds, rectifying the mistake.
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Robert Carland
Triiute Tanch
Connie Robert Carland
Umatilla
Alfred C. Hunt
Atvan
Mr. Hunt
Wreck on the Iron Mountain Near Van Buren Ark
The Iron Mountain passenger train wrecked near Ogark early today. Reports say injuries occurred and a number of fatalities could not be learned. All Van Buren physicians rushed to the scene by special train.
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Iron Mountain
van Buren
Ark
Ogark
Engineers Deiect Se Conailation River Overflow
Engineers discuss contouring the Colorado River to prevent it from leaving its bed and flooding irrigated land, amid concerns about desert encroachment. A Laguna dam project and related deep engineering challenges are under review. preparation and inspection of plans proceed as council debates details.
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San Franciso
Calorade
Tin Reno
United States
Laguna
Portland to Spokane Road Extension Contract Award
Portia July 29 Keagge Mabe & Company of Spokane awarded the contract to build sixteen miles of railroad extension from Elgin toward Jiwoh in Willowa county. The project aims to reach the Wallowa river and establish a new route through the Ged Rotide area. Work on the line is to begin immediately with completion planned as the next phase of the regional transport expansion.
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Portia
Keagge Mabe & Company
Pallroad Contractors
Spokane
Hive Bed
Elgin
Jiwoh
Willowa County
Wallowa
New York July 2 Panaman Canal workers toil under fever fear
Panama Canal Commissioners report 10 days of work on critical tasks at Colon. They describe preparations for September 1 completion, addressing housing and food for employees, and plans to move workers from hazardous posts. About 600 men, exposed to yellow fever in tunnels and foundries, remain under quarantine.
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New York
Slavyes
Harrold
Colon
Panama Railway Company
Colom
Peach of Joseph Plmceilam funeral details
Joseph Pheekiit,on died after an attempt to wake him with chlorofomy. Funeral services are set for the LO. C. FB. halt at a.m. tomorrow, with interment at the Spicer cemetery.
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Teri Todkay
Olehwie
LO. C
Spicer Penetery
New Industry Started Near Walla Walla
Wall Walla July 29 OC. Bint of Hillard Wes yesterday purchased the old Colwell farm about two miles southeast of Walla Walla. The 22 1 2 acre tract was bought for 10000 with plans for extensive poultry raising for export and home use. The land is well suited for poultry, well watered with springs. A cold storage plant valued at 20000 may be erected this fall for storing eggs and dressed chickens before shipment to the sound and other points.
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Wall Walla
Bint
Hillard
Wes
Colwell
Willa Walla
George
Mir
Flint
Demand for Peace Terms Dominates St Petersburg Dispatches
The St Petersburg paper reports Japan demands be discounted in peace talks, with fears of insurrection and martial law. Odessa officials urge easing martial rule as riots, poverty, and business losses grow amid war strain.
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Ofowa
St. Petersburg
Odessa
Red ants disrupt Boulder fire alarm system
Out of Cotson Boulder on July 24, reports say the Boulder fire alarm system failed due to red ants pushing sand into a street box keyhole. Initial battery checks failed, and after inspections, ants had blocked access by filling the box with sand, disabling the system until the obstruction was cleared.
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Cotson Boulder
Cat
Boulder
Navy to repair Bennington at Mare Island light due to boiler work
In a July 20 dispatch from Mare Island San Diego naval authorities decide to send the Bennington for repairs. Boilers will be removed and the transport Lawton or Solace to move convalescents to Mare Island. No new deaths reported today.
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San Diego
Mare Island
Lawton
Solace
Wreck on Tron Mountain train injures fifty passengers
A westbound Tron Mountain passenger train derailed on a curve three miles east of Onaru Arkansas at 2 AM. The crash sent three cars off the track and rolling. Fifty passengers were injured, five seriously. Local authorities reported the incident and rushed aid to the scene. Fire and medical units transported the hurt to nearby hospitals. The cause of the wreck was under investigation.
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Onaru
Ark
Manning
Curve
Here
Chicago Wheat Market Quotations July 29
Chicago July 29 wheat prices quoted at 4.50 per bushel, corn at 0.624, and oats at 0.2775. Market summaries note these are the greatest wheat market in the United States with active trading and steady adjustments amid expectations for harvest timelines.
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United States
Chicago
Taft Party Departed for Kioto Tokio
Secretary Taft and party left by special train for Kioto after a distinguished farewell at the station. The Boston officials and military aides joined a large gathering including the court and civil officials in bidding them farewell.
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Kioto
Tokio
Taft
Little Hope for Immediate Work in Malheur County Project
Washington reports signal little hope for immediate reclamation work as the Malheur project may be abandoned. J T Whistler and crew in the Owyhee region survey data while officials weigh effects on Umatilla and other Oregon schemes. If Malheur ends, John Day plans may proceed later with non conflicting proposals. overall, immediate funding and water supply remain uncertain.
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Fron
Washington
Reclamation Department
Malheur County
Oregon
J. T. Whistler
Wieseen Gant
Jin
Here
John Day
Whistler
Owyhee
Malheur
Umatilla
Wheat crop damage estimate from heat wave in Washington
Damage from last week’s heat wave in Kadetern Washington is estimated at 2 million bushels with total crop now near 95 million. Reports from Columbia Whitman and Garfield counties note spring wheat largely undamaged and fall wheat in prime condition despite higher temperatures. Indications show the front will run 58 to 62 pounds per bushel, with overall shortfall not exceeding five to seven percent.
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Walle Wallt
Kadetern
Washington
King
Tacoma
Fran Nowrly
Columbia
Whitman
Garfield
Wright
Pipeline plan links Chanute to Port Arthur 650 miles
From Kanes to Gulf of Mexico, negotiations completed in Pittsburg by Molon brothers Cudahys and Shell Transportation for financing a 650 mile pipeline from Chanute to Port Arthur. Union Trust of Gulfport to provide funding. project cost about 4 million dollars. The line targets 16 000 barrels daily production, expiring next week, with deal to close by August 1. Melons operate a 12 000 barrel refinery at Port Arthur.
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Kanes
Gulf of Mexico Independence
Kan
Pittshore
Molon Brothers
Cudahys
Shell Transportation Company
Gulf of Mexico
Union Trust Company
Chanute
Port Arthur
Kinneae
Pittsburg
Melons
Independent Line Backed By Wallowa Herald Rail Move
The Joseph Herald reports the Independent line as the county's only hope for a complete railway to the river with a right of way secured and land payments arranged. An injunction halted Wallowa Valley Railway grading. surveyors continue, while legal questions loom over track sharing and route conflicts with Oregon laws.
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Oregon
Joseph Herald
Wallowa County
Northwearil
Wallowa Valley Railway Company
O. Ro & Ny
Grand Ronde
Huntington
Lewiston
Wallowa Valley
Wheat crops largely spared in Horse Heaven district
Dispatches from North Yakima report damage to wheat in Horse Heaven and Rattlesnake caused by week of hot winds. Growers say only late sown spring wheat, about three percent of the area, was damaged while early spring and winter wheat were too far advanced to be harmed. The overall harvest is expected to be larger than last year. In other news Victoria voters approve women's suffrage by large majority.
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Tate
Home Heaven
Prower
North Yakima
Horse Heaven
Yellow Fever Spreads Across Gulf and State Lines
News report from New Orleans and surrounding areas details new yellow fever cases with no deaths, travel bans at the Texas line, quarantines in Jefferson parish and Jackson Mississippi, and a colon crew outbreak. An Italian patient and a prominent lawyer are among those affected. Mobile and Jackson authorities impose entry restrictions and health certificates.
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State Line
New Orleans
New
Hoon
Canal Street
Texas
Willwood Plantation
Jefferson Parish
Jackson, Mise
State Board of Health
Lamberton
Miss
Jackson
New Orleas
Preparations and tensions in coal strike era rise
Pittsburg reports fear of a declared war between United Mine Workers and the anthracite coal operators as April 7 end of the current three year agreement approaches. Mitchell's speeches warn miners to prepare for possible conflict while operators stockpile coal to withstand a potential sympathy strike. Also notes sheep and cattle trades in Tryon Brew valley with substantial livestock sales and relocations.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Joh Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Organization
Mitchell
Duminows
Prom
Tryon
Michellod
Rankin & Redl
Joan Holmes
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