Grow Our Own Coffee In Porto Rico Hawaii And Philippines
Treasury figures show the United States spends over a million dollars weekly on imported coffee. Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines already produce high quality coffee and could fully supply American demand. The note highlights favorable conditions in these territories and suggests American capital should expand cultivation under the flag to boost domestic supply and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiippines
Portofico
Hawaii
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United States
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Europe
Philippines
Java
Land Office Officials and County Slate Listing
A fragmented roster lists Custer County state and county officers including Neal J. Sharp, Henry F. Powell, Jesse G. Flunell, Geo E. Keyes, and Alice Believer, with positions such as Probate Judge, Auditor and Recorder, Treasurer, County Attorney, and Commissioners for districts one through three. The garbled OCR hints at a local government or probate context and names multiple candidates or officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Ravenel Macbeth
Henry F. Powell
Jesse G. Flunell
Chan Berlain Sone Doh Jobrisot
Geo
E. Keyes
Misa Alice Believer
Behool Sui
Martha Keenan
H. Johnston Coree
Michael O' Donohue
W.j.treloar
Geo. McGowan
Srd
Frank Uren
Custer Encampment Holds Regular Meetings in Challis
Custer Encampment No. 10 meets at the Odd Fellows hall in Challis on the first and third Wednesdays each month at 7 oclock. Visiting Patriarchs in good standing are welcome. Robert Morrison C P. Geo. E. Keyes Scribe.
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Custer Lodge NO. 21
Charlis
Brothers i
T. Paul
N. G
G. Pinnell
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No
C. F
Challis
Olose
Odd Fellows
Wood Sande
Sabel Jose
Cuba Trusler
Custer
C.C.F
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Istana Srd
Robert Morrison
C. P. Geo. E. Keyes
English Hygiene Expert Miss Ravenhill Tours U S Schools
Miss Alice Ravenhill of England, inspector of hygiene and domestic economy classes in West Riding of Yorkshire, is touring the United States to study teaching in schools and colleges. She will report findings for publication to guide English educational authorities, visiting Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ravenhill
England
New York City
Ravenhill
Technical Instruction Committee
County Council
West Riding of Yorkshire
Long distance electric power test links Yuba to Oakland cars
The test used turbine generated power from the Yuba river to operate Oakland street cars. A 140 mile copper aluminum cable spanned the Carquinez straits suspended 300 feet above water. 40,000 volts transmitted with under five percent loss over 140 miles, with potential for near zero loss at higher voltages.
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Yuba
Oakland
Cal
Carquinez Straits
San Jose
Berlin trolley automobile line shown near Paris exhibit
A Berlin engineer has built a trolley automobile using an overhead wire and a movable cable. The Ederswalde device can turn off at any road point and has undergone expert inspection with broad German approval anticipated. The piece notes an unrelated Buffalo coffin claim from the Chicago Record Herald.
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Berlin
Ederswalde
Germany
United States and Canada Join Against Smuggling of Chinese
A joint U S and Canadian effort targets illegal entry of Chinese laborers. A U S customs representative is in Ottawa coordinating with Canadian officers. Investigations suggest many Chinamen entered Canada over years, with some vanishing. officials face possible shake ups. About 2000 Chinese men imported in five years, with 500 per year going in bond to Jamaica and other places, and others paying head tax or remaining, while deportations were limited.
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United States
Canada
United States Customs Department
Ottawa
Jamaica
China
Making Record for Itself in Navy Hydrographic Service
A surge of inquiries from foreign navies testifies to the high prestige of the U S Navy hydrographic branch. Capt C C Todd notes Spain France Greece and most European nations seek information and offer to pay for knowledge on reefs and depths. Washington asks in return only contributions to existing data. Monthly pilot charts are gaining world renown and include broad weather forecasts.
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C. C. Todd
Spain
France
Greece
Hydrographic Office
Inquirer
Washington
Office
War Balloon By Dr Barton Aimed For British Use
Dr Barton builds a cigar shaped wind craft with a suspended platform and motor driven propellers. It features a horizontal aeroplane for altitude control and a vertical rudder for steering. Water tanks shift ballast to balance as the craft ascends or descends and the gas tight compartments keep the balloon buoyant. He hopes to float this summer carrying three people at 12 or 13 miles per hour.
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Dr. Barton
British War Office
Barton
More Than a Mile a Minute Union Pacific Run
The Union Pacific fast mail ran 153 miles from Grand Island to Omaha in 150 minutes, ten minutes faster than the previous best. The record pace was aided by ideal weather and flawless locomotive operation. Departing Grand Island late, the train sped 60 miles at the start, covered prairie at about 10 miles per hour west of North Bend, and reached Omaha on time at 5:40 PM, marking a remarkable western long-distance run.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific Fast Mail
Grand Island
Omaha
North Bend
Prairie
Minstrel Joke Prompted Man’s Collapse in New York Show
A man attending a New York minstrel show Saturday night fell into a fit after hearing a joke and was hospitalized in an unconscious condition. The Chicago Report-Herald questions whether minstrel show jokes should become a criminal offense. France reports 14 submarines built or nearing completion with eight more projected by Houte.
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New York
Chicago Report-Herald
France
Near Drowning by Swan at Minneapolis Park
Four year old Harry Carson, under grandfather care, played with swans at a Minneapolis park. He pelted the birds with sticks, provoking the largest swan. The bird seized the child, plunged him under water, and fought rescuers before a blow freed him. He was taken to the park office for care.
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Harry Carson
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry
Gain in Sunday School Work
The American Sunday School Union reports for the year ending February 28, 1901. It organized 1576 new Sunday schools, reorganized 594, visited or aided 3423, and aided 9123 old schools. Revenue for missionary support reached 146,101 dollars, down from 151,796. Two thousand four hundred sixty eight new operations reached 90,483 members. 270,783 members in the 3523 aided first-time schools. Family visitation rose to 175,700. Sermons and addresses totaled 22,792 with 13,702 Bibles and Testaments distributed. One hundred five churches formed from school efforts.
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American Sunday School Union
Unexplored Canadian Territoy Near Labrador Peninsula
The Canada Geological Survey reports vast uncharted areas, notably the Labrador interior, with over 1.25 million square miles unexplored. Consul Seyfert notes likely five thousand miles of new rail by five years, opening mineral wealth as hardwood forests reach global markets.
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Geological Survey of Canada
United States
Seyfert
Stratford
State Department
Labrador Peninsula
Consul Seyfert
Dominion
Long Lost Check Presented for Payment to Mrs Bland
A 20 year old check issued to the late Representative Bland was found and presented to the treasury by Senator Cockrell of Missouri for payment. The check, for 324, was lost when the pocketbook of Bland was stolen in Philadelphia while he served on a mint inspection committee.
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Representative Bland
Treasury Department
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Bland
Philadelphia
Detmolis
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Henry Heltfeldes
Thomas le Glenn
Reunk
Hunt
Thos. Terrell
Chas
J. Busatt
Egbert Jones
Prank Martin
Treas Reserve
J. J. Plummer
Supreme Court
Ee . Sullivan
I Charles Stockslager
Perry
Albion
Fourth Judicial District of Idaho
Lincoln County
Shoshone
Cassia County
Elmore County
Cumter County
Blaine County
Hailey
Kretnaxp I
Perky
Mt. Home
Silver Leaf
Rebekah NO
Robert W. Philps
Otice
Oddi Fellows' Hall
Main Street
el Ontce Do Jura
Ipano
R. A. Pierce
Idaho
W. J. Lamme
Svalvan
Bering
Wrile
Geri Asseni Sar
Burchasing
Saton Sq. Agi Til
Aulanta
Louis
Dalits
Tes
San Mranessed
Buckingham & Hecht
Custer Co
Nickerson
Challis, Idaho
Don. Rowles
Prop
Winchester Repeating
Ong Inchester Repeating Arms Co
Winchester
Robinson Bar
Warm Spring Creek
Salmon River
Clayton
Superior
Medical Properties
K. D. Williams
Trolley
Twerbend
Chicago Record-Herald
John Chinanan
Hydrographic Department of Navy
Hasam Atrah
Futon Pacific Fast Mail
Grand Iland
Omichal
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