Forest policy spurs settler push and land openings
A detailed early 20th century report notes plans to clear forest tracts for homesteaders. Rangers will assist settlers, 4,000,000 acres may become available, and proclamations will return land to the public domain to foster farming and reduce red tape.
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Forest Service
Tors Gst
Serretars
Wilton
Secretary ‘of Agriqulture
Forrest Reserves
Forest
Reseres
Canada
United States
API
Taft
Wilson
Na Lana
Congress
Editor grants Maxwell another chance before subsidy probe
The Mousg ship subsidy investigating committee decided to give John M. Maxwell of Indianapolis a second chance to comply with questions to avoid contempt reports. The hearing, expected to falter without Ethan Dotson of the Crookston Minne Times testifying, was prompted by Representative Steenerson of Minnesota.
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Maxwell
John M. Maxwell
Indianapolis
Edator Dotson
Crookston Minne Times
Representatie Steenerson
Minnesota
Philippine lands inquiry sparks congressional investigation proposal
Representative Martin introduces a resolution for a congressional inquiry into the war department justice and Philippine government sale of friar lands to the sugar trust. A six Republicans four Democrats committee would report next season while other actions include lighthouse bill provisions and Treasury related nominations. Negro representation disputes and civil service retirement plans also appear in the briefing.
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Martin
Colorado
Philippines
War Department
Department of Justice
House
Ruseau
Texas
National Bank
Baltimore
Comratttea
Norfolk Ca
Sh. Ee
Bill Ly
Parsons
Matbna Bank
Debate on Railroad Bill Delays as Purcell Attacks Court Reform
Senator Purcell labels the proposed railroad bill a vehicle to reshape the United States Supreme Court to invalidate opposing state laws. He criticizes the Provident and the Attorney General and notes the court’s aging membership while warning that conference framing may drastically alter the measure before a final vote.
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Purcell
Supreme Court
Senate
Dolliver
la Follatte
Batley
Bason
Clay
Rayner
Cummins
North Dakota
Provident
United States Supreme Court
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
House Passes Pickett Bill Conserves Public Lands
The House approved the Pickett bill by a wide margin authorizing presidential withdrawals of public lands for conservation under specific conditions. Opponents and supporters clashed over amendments, with Republicans and western members backing the bill while others argued it favored land grabbing. The Senate committee also moved to report a nearly identical Nelson bill.
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House
Semorate
Public Ands
Representative Pickett
Iowa
Theegulars
Mondellot
Wyoming
Rucker Ofolorado
Robinson
Arkansas
Oreven
Martin
Colorado
Senator Smith Defends Tariff in High Prices Debate
Senator Smith challenges tariff blame amid talk of Aldrich explanations and Lodge resolutions. He denounces Justice Department use of grand juries to probe the cotton pool, urging investigation of foreign factors behind rising costs, and questions why he isn’t investigated for aiding Southern farmers.
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Smith
Aldrich
Mr Smith
South
Taft Views Pictures Record of Vanishing Indian Race
President Taft hosted a private view at the New Willard of life motion pictures depicting The Last Great Indian Council with Dr Joseph K Dixon as lecturer. Guests included Vice President Sherman, cabinet members, Congress, diplomatic corps, and military officers. The event promoted preservation of Indian manners and customs. Buffalo Bill Cody attended.
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Indian Affairs
R G Valenting
New Willard
Taft
Life Motion Pictures
Great
Indian Council
Joseph K. Dizon
Sherman
Senate
House of Representatives
Diplomatic Corps
Army and Navy
Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Col W F Cody
Buffalo Snl
Custer
Joseph K Dixon
Harry Baylor
J Lewis Browne
Elsie West Baker
Taft Ends Deadlock Over Second Lieutenants Nominations
President Taft moves to end Senate War Department deadlock by withdrawing nineteen civil life nominees for second lieutenancies in coast artillery and nominating former midshipmen Pierce and Cannon. Overman had held up nine midshipmen due to an old West Point rule. changes will affect Coast Artillery appointments and future promotions for West Point and Annapolis graduates.
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Conet
Secretary of War
Liat
Senate
Civil Hfe
Cgsat Artillery
Feld
War Department
West Point
Overman
WD Pierce
D Cynuon
Annapolis
Pierce
North Corona
Senator Overman
Maurice B Willett
Mfcera
Corpa
Piarce
Cannon
Coast Artilery
Navy to reorganize Atlantic fleet in May or June
The Navy Department perfected plans for a reorganization of the Atlantic fleet to take effect in May or June when ships visit navy yards for overhauling. The fleet will be dispersed to home yards except for docking. by July 1916 the Atlantic fleet will number 17 battleships in commission with four in reserve. A reserve fleet will be based at Philadelphia with Tows, Indiana, Massachusetts as nuclei.
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Navy Department
Navy Yards
Florida
Utah
Army Orders Draft Likely for Duty to Texas and California
Army orders list officers and units, detailing transfers and duties. Capt Selwyn Hampton and Maj Alexander No Sterk move to new postings. several lieutenants in infantry and medical corps shift to San Antonio Texas and California command departments. The Fifteenth Cavalry and Medical Reserve Corps officers receive assignments with movements to wartime posts and follow up reports.
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Department of Texas
Gad
Meorges
Gordon Tnatleute Ville Ge
Silll
San Brancesd
Manta
Gover
California
Fred 'T Worle
Fred 'T Worle Medical Reserve Corps Will Proceed To Wart Serevén Ge
Xmverel Department of the War First Deut
P J Wennerer
Fifteenth Cavalry
Military officers reassigned and troops sail home
A detailed list shows Captain Millaré Lite of the Twenty eighth Infantry assigned from duty at Georgia Military College to join his regiment. William A Coste Misch to join his regiment in the Philippine Islands, with reports due on return. The transport Sheridan arrives in San Francisco from Manila bearing officers and enlisted from the Twenty third Infantry and civilians, with orders to Fort Bliss McIntosh and Clark, Texas.
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Laedea
State College of Washington
Wash
Millaré Lite
Geliavea
Georgia Military College
Milledgovills
Lake Effect
William A Coste
Grove City College
Grova City
Pilippine Islands
San Franeleo
Department of Celiteraia
Manila
San Francisco
Twenty Third Infantry
Sheridan
Col Sharpe
Bliss, McIntosh
Clark
Tex
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Committee of Agriculture
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Legare
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South Carolina
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Urge Cran
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Supreme Court of New York
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Brooklyn
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Naval War College
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Cert Bernthaler
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Dy Pranklin
Surprise Theater
Pa. Ave. N. W
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Mar
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AMD Vallos
International Banking Corporation
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Dellery van T. M. Mudd, Jr., Inc
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Haverford Cycle Co
George F Appleby
Arent Pope Boat Company
Emerson Institute
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Cllege
Work College Preparatory
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Thorouga
Mlle
Geestete Curse Jn
Wsrelems Capital “Telegraph School
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Dot
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