Forest Service Year in Review Reveals Timber Use and Roads
The report summarizes U S forest service activity in 1908 with settlers gaining free timber, grazing on lands, road construction, fire lines extended, and funds disbursed for grazing fees and forest protection. It notes government revenue from lumber rights, tree planting efforts, and increases in receipts from national forests while detailing expenditures on improvements, roads, bridges, and pasture development.
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Congress Must Act On Waterways Plan Now
The document quotes Republican platform calls for a comprehensive national waterways program. It urges urgent action by Congress to adopt a broad plan improving rivers and harbors, arguing demand comes from manufacturers and consumers nationwide. Public interest surged after river and harbor conventions and a National Rivers and Harbors Congress meeting in Washington.
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Government Clerks and the Washington Winter Economy
A reader letter argues government workers have cushy, fixed salaries and easy promotions, while many others endure unemployment and hunger. The writer laments idle cries for fair wages, urging openness about the differences between government service and private work, and highlighting hardship outside warm offices.
Carnegie To Tariff Men For Commission Convention
Indianapolis January 1 The national tariff commission plan gains approval but attendance may be limited. Charles N Towlette author of one measure will discuss tariffs at the February 14 gathering. Andrew Carnegie declines to attend citing nonpartisan aims and avoiding debate on protection or tariff revision.
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Knox Seat Crisis Mirrors Statewide Political Turmoil
Fragmented text describes resignation pressure on Senator Knox and a scramble for his replacement. Mentions Diomik, Dimko Lugmes, Scranton ties, and calls for a candidate with public approval and fiscal efficiency. Casual references to politicians and local figures suggest a contested appointment amid cabinet and legislative maneuvering.
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Schoolgirl Swallows Pins Aims to Flee School
A Washington Post report details Florence Smith of Patchogue who deliberately swallowed pins to avoid returning to school. Dr. Wallace Wills treats her as pins perforate intestines and risk peritonitis. her condition is grave at home.
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Renew Panama Fight Over Commissaries
Merchants urge strict limits on canal supply dep and demand commissaries serve only American employees while Panama Railroad rebates end. Americans allege storekeeper robberies and call for investigation by Roosevelt and Congress, with unions backing a broad petition to curb commissary abuses.
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Judge Cyrus Hall Dead, West Virginia Legal Nestor
Judge Cyrus Hall aged 90, last member of Virginia’s secession era legislature, died at his Charleston home. He practiced law in the state from 1806 to 1860 and served as prosecuting attorney for Ritchie County then part of Virginia. He sat in the final pre‑birth West Virginia legislature and later presided as Wood County county court judge.
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Public Highways to Link Capitals to States and Territories
President Arthur Jackson will urge a system of public highways linking Washington DC with every state and territory at the National Good Roads Association convention February 12 in Chicago. The date marks Lincoln's birth centennial and was chosen with that aim.
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Shortage in Stark County Treasury Leads to Resignation Call
In Stark County Ohio the treasury shows a shortage totaling 1539 dollars with officials named. Treasurer H C Knoblock at Canton is reported to have been seized and urged to resign while making up a 636 dollar shortfall. Ex Auditor Oberlin and treasurer Snyder are also listed as short by 273 and 820 dollars respectively.
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Sleet Party Hit By Train Near Grimsby Ontario
A sleigh party returning from a dance was struck by a Grand Trunk Express train east of Grimsby station. Mr and Mrs M Wilson and George Teeter were killed. Mrs Teeter died after, Lattle Teeter injured, Gordon Nelson severely injured and hospitalized in Hamilton. The Teeter infant escaped with bruises. Both horses bolted and the sleigh demolished.
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Ohio River Flood Feared in Coming Days
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia warm weather is expected to raise the Ohio River flood risk. After a low stage two months ago the river has recovered and could flood its banks if meltwater and warmth continue. If cold weather holds, millions of tons of coal from Pittsburgh may be hindered by the flood level.
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Bloodhounds Track Suspects in Crawford Killing
In Moundsville Washington Jan 17 Fred Crawford a 21 year old department foreman at United States Stamping died last night on his way home after being shot. Police seek three men believed to know about the crime and bloodhounds have followed a scent. A nearby woman heard a man exclaim just before the shooting and investigators note the motive was not robbery.
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Their Aeroplane Improved From Present Style of Propeller
Report from Amsterdam notes the Wright brothers plan to return to Kildevil Hill with a new aeroplane, claiming a heavier than air craft can fly. The new machine reportedly abolishes the current propeller design, promising far greater possibilities. The exact return date and details remain uncertain as business matters in Europe are settled.
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Tobacco sales rise as leaf breaks market across regions
Reports from South Boston and Petersburg show tobacco leaf and breaks trading briskly. Weekly totals near 50000 pounds with prices improving to around 22 per hundred pounds, and shipments to Richmond anticipated once weather and road conditions improve.
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West Virginia groups oppose bond issue and venue change granted
The Clarksburg Retail Merchants Association passed resolutions opposing a proposed bond issue for waterworks. In Williamson a venue change was granted in the murder case of Joe and Lowy Feira connected to the Coal and Coke Railroad. The trial will be held in Upshur County.
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Doubtful in Illinois many to bolt
Springfield Jan 17 The session schedule includes Gov Deneen’s installation and a likely fight for the United States Senate seat to replace Hopkins. Insurgents and Democrats threaten a deadlock. separate ballots Tuesday could push the contest to a joint session Wednesday where a new senator might be chosen.
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United States
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Fights for Sunday Concert in Baltimore City
Baltimore manager Benhard Livich pressed a case to hold Sunday concerts after the police board refused a license noting public disapproval of paid Sunday shows. The crowd packed the venue with many enthusiasts and ticketed attendees, prompting Livich to plan another free concert and reapply for a license.
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Offutt Trial Set After Delays in Aretzer Murder Case
Nicholas Offutt faces a circuit court start in Roelville Wisconsin for the murder of Frank Aretzer. Judges Henderson and Mutter to preside with State Attorney Waters and Isaac Lote Straus leading the prosecution. Defense represented by Peter Robert, Edward C, and W O Spates. State to call two witnesses, prosecution twelve. Defense likely to argue mental irresponsibility at the time of the shooting. The case follows delays and a charged atmosphere as 22 witnesses support the state against a single defense team. The report also notes unrelated local fatalities and accidents from Christiansburg and Rockville, including a rail worker crushed and a boy who died after a pistol mishap.
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Maryland Obituary Notices From Erialerstown and Philadelphia
Lia, eretown January 17. Wilford L Foiy long active teaching music in Washington and Frederick counties dies at home after stomach cancer aged about 70. Survived by George Edward Piory and Dr Walter E Tory Zredenck. Philadelphia January 15. Jom McKnight, 19, dies after a stroke at the City Hotel and is found dead in bed. McKnight had prominence in Masonic circles. body moved to Philadelphia.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Winchester and Luray
Virginia obituaries report Mrs Mary Norrs of Baltimore and Ohio died in Winchester aged 3 from tuberculosis leaving husband J William Norrs and three children. In Luray John Herrell died aged about 84 at home in Kapfehanrock county survived by a wife and three children. The notices mention local residents and dates of death January 11.
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Ryan Builds 80000 Dollar Barn On Virginia Estate
Lynchburg Virginia January 17 multimillionaire railroad magnate Thomas Fortune Ryan has accepted plans for a 80000 cow barn to be built on his Oakbridge estate in Nelson County The concrete structure will be among the finest in the South and fuels rumors he may move to Virginia and seek a United States Senate seat
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Thomas Fortune Ryan
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Oakbrkige
Nelson County
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Butmore St
Ryan
United States Senate
Four Brothers Slayers Cleared in Mingo County Case
Special to The Washington Post reports Ira Cole man, among four brothers from Deloris West Virginia, acquitted after Christmas night shooting that left Thomas Harris dead at Deloris in Mingo County. Each brother has previously killed a man.
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Fruit Store Fire and Murder Trial Hit Alexandria
The Washington Post reports Manuel Tavares of King Street Alexandria suffered robbery stabbing and an arson fire at his fruit store. Lewis E Green was found guilty of murder in Alexandria Circuit Court and sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary. The article notes Tavares insured his stock and lists local officials witnesses and residents involved.
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Remedy for cough and cold by Leach Chemical Co
Miz two ounces of Giycering with a half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine cam Rune, pure and a half pint of straight sky Shake well and take in doses of teaspoonful every four hours. This possesses the healing properties of the Pine and will break a cold in twenty four hours a cure any cough that is curable In having this formula put up, be sure that your drug garet, the genuine Virgin Oil of one pomp are prepa and guarant only by the Leach Chemical Co, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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