New Alaska Needs and Rail Link in Secretary Fisher Report
Secretary Fisher’s annual interior report urges Alaska development via a transcontinental railroad to tidewater, modern patent office, broader settlement laws, and immediate water power control. He calls for a central government rail corridor, expanded public ranges, and robust federal support for education and national parks, with stronger leasing and mineral policies.
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Alnukas
Congress
Kisher
Minka Id
Bureau of Rational Parks
Mica
Fisher
Omar
Alaska
Lunt
Tinana
Patent Office
Ure Board of Pension
Gin of Education
Department of Commerce and Tabor
Pinchot Attacks Water Pipe Route Through Forests
Former chief forester Gifford Pinchot and head of a conservation group urged defeating a Baker California bill granting a water pipe right of way through a national forest. He warned the measure would set a dangerous precedent and empower water power companies to use national forests despite government authority and public interest.
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Forester
Aurord Pinchot
Natinal Conserve
Yeaterday
Baker
Allfornia
Calfornia
Pinchot
Anil
Powat
Ase National
Priest Ablaze at Wedding Destroys Church Altar
In St Louis Missouri at St Charles Borromeo Church a priest was surrounded by smoke as a candle ignition started a fire burning the altar decorations. Father Spigard quickly replaced the damaged candle and the ceremony proceeded with the groom and bride awaiting the vows despite the blaze.
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St Lewis
Buthar Spigardis
St Charles Borromeon
Vito Napoli
de Whit
M Osce
Spigard
Osmulation Health Elixir Adverts Strengthen Consumptives
A fragmented advertisement touts Osmulation as a medicinal food to aid consumption sufferers. It promotes improved digestion, stronger nerves, and better blood with a reference to a bottle order by mail. The brochure urges seeking health for oneself and loved ones through the product.
Navy ship in peril during hurricane rescue effort
Amidface of a roaring hurricane the Dixie endured massive seas rounding the docks as crew battled bilge suction pumps and torn decks for 94 hours and 10 minutes. Seamen lashed lines to stand parts and deployed to reinforce hull entry points while engineers fought for the pumps and kept the vessel afloat through relentless waves and bitter winds.
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Dixie
Sowa
Elkins Remembered as Champion of Good West Virginia
Distinguished friends eulogize late Senator Stephen B Elkins as a statesman and lawyer of integrity and vision The West Virginia lawmakers and national figures praise his finance advocacy railroad reforms and devotion to public service highlighting his impact on New Mexico and the nation and noting his Christian character and moral leadership.
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Etephen B Elkins
Voller
Waa
House of Representatives
West Vir
Ginia
Davis
Brown
Littlepage
Hamilton
Hughes
Tuents
James R. Mann
Sulzer
Elkins
House
United States
Henry Davia
Nathan B Scott
Charles J Faulkner
Stephen B Elking Jr
Gov Atkinson
West Virginia
Alty
New Mexico
Senator Elkins
James F. Mann
Hart
Mann
Elkina
Lfe
Atkinson “Ie
Stephen B Wikina
Five Million Fraud Confession Shocked Treasury
A New York Philadelphia cutlery importer, unnamed, allegedly confessed to Secretary MacVeagh under immunity promise about large scale import frauds on German cutlery. Claims involve at least six thousand dollars loss to the government and possible settlements totaling one million. Dr Hurnung of Solingen arrived to aid the inquiry as investigations target numerous importers in Federal courts across Philadelphia New York and Boston.
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MacVeigh
New York
Philadelphia
New York Herald
Hurnung
Solingen
Germany
Washington
Federal Court
Boston
Deputy Beats Army Captain in Abduction Case
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on June 7 the War Department ordered Capt RO Willams to rescue Sgt Benjamin Blue from the Schrivers home. The sergeant was already removed by a deputy sheriff and sent to the hospital. The Schrivers face a hearing before Judge White on detention charges over alleged government checks. Sgt Elve, an invalid on furlough, served 30 years with 20 as top sharpshooter.
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Willamsport
War Department
Min Benjamin Blue
RO Willams
Sergt Benjamin Blue
Mra. Blue
Whitehead
Sergt. Elve
Ughest
Talk of Peace Premature in Italian Turkish Talks
Rome reports deny peace moves between Italy and Turkey while noting Italy would study Turkish proposals if they annex Tripolitania and Cyrenaica under the December 12 Berlin decree transformed into law. Official Rome says Italy cannot seek peace yet, despite being the victor.
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Italy
Turkey
Rome
Victor
Basia
Txipolicena
Cyrenaica
Panama Struggle Seen For Sherwood Meas Senate Hearing
Senate debate over the Sherwood Panama Canal bill faces a tough path as House committees prepare hearings. Key figures like Senator Lori and Chairman Adamson weigh costs and rates, with Goethals and other officials consulted during a trip to Panama. Upcoming measures include district appropriation and pension bills, plus arbitration treaty timing and hearings on Lorimer.
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Panama Canal
House
Bill Wich
Adamson
Panama
Goethals
Col Goethals
Washington
Senate Committee On Interpmtante Canals
District of Columbia
Hoad
Senate Committee On Pensions
Senate
McCumber
Great Britain
France
Bel
Lorimer
Alice
Ting
North Pacific
Andrew Carneste
House Steel Committee
Bold Thief Cares Police City Transfer Report
A chaotic report from Alexandria speaks of numerous stolen typewriters from county offices. Authorities learn a thief may have moved operations to the city, with late night searches for a man carrying a typewriter and vague hints at headquarters. Herman H Haynes dies at 62 following illness. City council to consider a new school building and funds. About twenty-five join the Hibernians in St Mary’s Hall with a degree team from Washington.
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Sashington
King Stree
Alexandria Wa
Vome Bne
Alexandria County
Vartous
Alexandria
Walter U Varney
Fairfax Street
Alice
Bee
Thia Hint
Iinto
Semimenthy Seamon
Carroll Pierce
Yehotrman
Hiberniana
N& L
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Mary's Hall
Washington
Bryan Accepts No Preference In Democratic Nominating Debate
Reports say Bryan denies pro prohibition plank, refuses to back a specific candidate, and may meet Wilson before Jackson Day dinner. The Wilson Harmon contest grows bitter as factions publish speeches and weigh primaries. Delegations swell in New York with candidates including Wilson Folk Dix Underwood and Hearst amid a rising sense of a brokered convention.
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Joline Fetter
Wilson
Bryan
Gov Wilson
Mr Bryan
Palmer-Guffey
Raleigh
Norman Mack
Mann
Shoreham
Wilson-Harmon
Gov Harmon
Ghia
New Jersey
Gov Wilden
Gov Wildon
William J Bryan
Virginia Society of New York
New York City
South
CIA
Wilson Jaw
Princeton University
Govfarfynon
Gov
Willard Taleigh
Gaynor
Underwood
Clark
Dog Marat
Gov Dix
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Ames
Daniels
Victory
Willard
Norman E Mack
Ryan
Woodrow Wilson
Foss
Folk
Dix
New York
Kern
Marshall
Newlands
Nevada
Tor Pomérene
Ohio
Hermon Boom
Alabama
Rach
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Sithough
Col. Hrya
Genard
the Glen
FWO SLAIN BY FANATIC DISCOVERED BY THEIR WIFE AND HUSBAND
A double murder on New York East Side is investigated as a possible religious fanatic attack. Isaac Futterman a retired manufacturer and his wife Rachel 70 were found dead in their home with extensive head injuries and body mutilation. Their son Aaron, a brass factory superintendent, found the bodies during a weekly visit. Police recovered fingerprints and searched for a missing neck bag. robbery is not deemed the motive. Neighbors recall no visit since January 3 and detectives found bloodstained garments in an apartment during a search.
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New York
East Side
Wack the Ripper
Isaac Futterman
Rachel
Thapollen
Futtermans
Futterman
Did
Cit
Aaron Futterman
Mra Futtermana
Etka Futtermen
Fonleht
Abe
Alm
China Might Be Divided Yet Stable Government Must First Be Set
European and Japanese refugees from Sianfu arrive at Hankow as unrest continues in China. Missionaries remain in danger amid anti foreign sentiment. Paris eyes coordinated action but demands a defined government form before capital can aid China’s peace and security.
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Sianfu
Hankow
China
France
Hankow Hankow
Slantu
Shenal
Hanvan
Beckman
Scandinavian Alliance
W Henne
Sinnfu
Watch and Warranted 10 Year Case Value
A sale note describes a $10 watch with a $4.75 warranted ten year guarantee. The item cites a gold plated case and a warrant covering ten years, emphasizing its value and warranty terms.
Peace Pacts Favored Close Long Lecture Tour
Chicago report on Col Henry Watterson ending a weeks long advocacy tour for arbitration treaties in the Senate. He praised universal peace, noted strong reception, and cited former VP Fairbanks urging arbitration to settle disputes. Watterson expressed optimism for early ratification amid public enthusiasm.
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Lawsville
Chicago
Senate
Henry Watterson
Wattenon
Tonkhi
Hamilton Club
Fairbanks
Movement For Universal Penen
Col Watterson
South
Col Wattersor
Poracn
John Lane 88 Dies After Serving Washington Faithfully
John Lane aged 88 died after a paralytic stroke. Born in Richmond he moved to Washington as a youth and lived here 86 years. He reportedly saw the face of George Washington when the casket was moved to Mount Vernon. Survived by two daughters, both in Washington. Funeral at 4 pm tomorrow at the family residence, burial at Oakdale Cemetery. James P. Mackin of 181 Pauls Catholic Church to conduct.
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Washington
John Lane
George Washington
P Street
Lani
Friday Oight
Richmond
Ge Washington
Tambat
Mount Vernon
Lane
Twe
Lye
Sigi James P. Mackin
181
Pauls Catholic Church
Buran
Oak Fad
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Convention Hall
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Charles Diinghars
Slim Princess
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Arthur Soho
Staymans
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Flonzaley
Willard Bat
Tukat
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Glimsel
QEW
James J Wonton
Belasco
Whitney Opera Co
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Hever
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Sirens
the Academy
Eugene Blair
Deamalin
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Chemia
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Bostor Symphony Orchestra
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