West Is on the Run in Rivers and Harbors Debate
At the National Rivers and Harbors Congress closing session delegates urged annual federal appropriations of 50 million for waterway improvement, backed broad policy over projects, and pushed for project selection by government engineers. Friction with Atlantic Deeper Waterways faded as Moore's camp claimed Western dominance.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Lakes
Gulf
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Friends of
New Orleans
Joseph Ransdell
National River and Harbors Congress
Ransdell
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Moore
Atlantic Coast
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lafayette Young
Iowa
John A. Fitzgerald
Boston
Stubbs
Kansas
Joseph Scott
California
Wishbeck
Chicago
Ellison
Treasury
Waye and Means
Representative Ransdell
J. F Ellison
Cincinnati
W. B Rodgers
Pittsburg
E. J. Hale
North Carolina
T. H. Wilder
J. N Teal
Portland
EB. H Droop
M. I Weller
Weather conditions and forecasts from December bureau report
The Weather Bureau report notes light snow in northwestern Missouri and the lake region, fair elsewhere east of the Rockies, unsettled west of the mountains with local rain. Warmer temperatures between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, but lows 10 to 26 degrees below normal in the lake region and Atlantic states. Snow or rain chances extend into Saturday and Sunday in the Mississippi, Ohio valleys, lake region, and Gulf states. Winds are described across coasts and lakes, with numerous temperature readings and humidity figures embedded.
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U.S
Lake Region
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Caroline
Mississippi
Ohio
One
Kansas
West Gulf States
East Gulf States
Northwest
Central Plain
Atlantis
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
Fund for Good Road Progress in Fairfax County
At a Fairfax county Good Roads Association meeting 41600 was subscribed to extend a macadamized road toward the District line. Several hundred dollars more are needed to reach Washington. President William F. Gude of the Chamber of Commerce hailed the plan as beneficial, and Arthur Moses of the Board of Trade noted merchants in Washington will support Virginia residents in the effort.
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Good Roads Association of
Fairfax County
Washington
Good Roads Association
Wiliam F. Gude
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Moses
Board of Trade
Virginia
Census Discharges Spark Christmas Despair in DC
A Washington census office upheaval ends 129 workers, including 58 hand punchers and several tabulators, amid claims of political influence and an emergency list. Displaced workers lament lack of pay for July 4 Labor Day and Thanksgiving duties while urging President Taft to note the injustice.
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David Durand
District of Columbia
Congress
Stat
Census Office
Immigration Bureau
Taft
Fire Proven to Originate in Flue at Seventh and Massachusetts
Fire at the southeast corner of Seventh Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW caused about 100000 in damage. Fire Marshal Wicholson reports the blaze started from an overheated flue, not incendiary. Losses target Jackson Brothers stock 50000 insured 25000, People’s Pharmacy stock 14000 building 2000, Hodgkin’s paint store stock 3700 building 400, W. J. Bowen hardware stock 300.
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Seventh Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Wagnar
Wicholson
Lowres
Jackson Brothers
People’s Pharmacy
Hodgkin's Paint Store
W. J. Bowen Hardware
Washington Kennel Club May Hold Beach Show Next Spring
The Washington Kennel Club, meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, plans a beach show in mid April after the St. Leo event. Officers were postponed to January. William Strong named temporary secretary. Membership fee rises from $2 to $10 semiannually, pending annual ratification.
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Washington Kennel Club
Chamber of Commerce
St. Leo
William Strong
Cecil French
Club Shell
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Benjamin
J. Jay Gould
Toye
DR. White
Pa. Ave
N. W
L. J. Naramore
McKenzie Defends Land Deal in Alaska Fraud Case
Donald A. McKenzie charged with attempting to fraudulently obtain more than 90 000 acres of Alaskan coal lands issued a statement defending his actions. He cites a 1810 Freland v Henkel decision and says promises to buy before entry are not barred. Trial expected around next April. he remains in Washington on a 32500 bond after arrest.
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Donald A. McKensie
Twentyfourth Street
McKenzie
United States
Lacombe
Freland
Henkel
Washington
Miss Ella Sheehan Dies After Long Providence Hospital Service
Miss Ella Sheehan known as Miss Ea to hundreds of patients died suddenly at Providence Hospital from apoplexy. Born in New York about 62 years ago she spent 32 years at the hospital as a nurse and assistant. Funeral is set for Monday afternoon with her brother directing arrangements.
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Misa Ella Sheehan
Providence Hospital
Elle
Miss Sheehan
New York
Ireland
Washington
Government Printing Office
Horace Fountain Dead After Pneumonia Illness
Horace Fountain longtime Employee of the government printing office died yesterday morning at his Warner Street home from pneumonia. The funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. A Civil War veteran, he served in the Seventy fourth linola infantry and fought in sixteen battles. He leaves his wife and three children, Lawrence C. Fountain of the Treasury Department, Richard H. Fountain of Chicago, and Mrs. Charles H. Knight of Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Horace Fountain
Government Printing Office
Warner Street
Glenwood Cemetery
Fountain
Linola Infantry
Lawrence C. Fountain
Treasury Department
Richard H. Fountain
Chicago
Charles H., Knight
Lincoln
Nebr
Sauna
Cheapen Gas Is Announced Fair and Equitable Relations Assured
District commissioners announce an agreement with the Washington Gaslight Company to cut gas prices for consumers after January 1 1911 and plan further reductions in 1912 if 1911 accounts allow. The plan includes street lighting cost reductions and long term maintenance at lower rates, with audits and access to accounting records for verification.
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Washington Gaslight Company
District of Columbia
The
Shell
Washington
Washington Gas Light Company
Washington Weather Drops 19 Degrees By Midnight
The US Weather Bureau reports Washington’s temperature fell 19 degrees from noon to midnight. At 12 noon it stood at 34 degrees above freezing, or two degrees above zero, and by midnight it reached 15 degrees above zero as a warmer spell failed to arrive.
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Washington
United States
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
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New Orleans Navy Yard
Meyer
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Deep Waterway
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Isatha
Local Weather Report
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ETS Waterways Office
Harris Ewing
E. H. Droop
District Branch
Fund For Good Road
Fairfax County Association
Genius Bureau
Durand
Marshal Nicholson
S. Goldheim & Sons
Probey Carriage CO
John F. Ellis & Co
Penna. Avenue
Coa
Ella Sheehan
Institution
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
Dresden
Grand Rapide
Mayer & CO
Selinger’s
Keeley Gore
TRE Keeley Institut
Orth Capitol
Atrest
Washington, D
District of
Alumbia
I Maryland
Topham
Apollo
F. G. Smith
Butt
Penna. Ave
Pedro Domecq
Christian Xander
Todd
Smithfield
John H. Magruder
Conn. Avenue
K St
Georges & Son, Inc
Shoemaker Co
Milburn, Heister & CO
Washington, D. C
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
G St
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