Forest Service Year in Review 1908 Highlights Timber Use and Reforestation
The report outlines United States forest service activity for fiscal year 1908, detailing timber rights returns to government, grazing uses, road and fire line construction, and planned tree planting. It notes ongoing improvements, grazing receipts, and expenditures, plus increases in revenue and effort across national forests in the continental U.S. and Alaska.
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Congress urged to act on waterways plan nationwide
The document cites a Republican platform pledging a comprehensive national waterways program. It urges an immediate congressional session to pursue a unified policy, arguing support from manufacturers, producers, merchants, and consumers across all states. It calls for decisive action by the administration and incoming Congress.
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Government Clerks and Public Service Frustrations
A reader from Washington expresses frustration with government employees claiming they secure favored salaries and pensions, while many unemployed or underpaid workers struggle. The letter argues for openness and real concern for the needy, urging citizens to contrast clerks' comfort with cold streets and hunger.
Carnegie to Tariff Men Plans for National Commission
Indianapolis dispatch reports the national tariff commission convention plans a Feb 14 meeting with reduced travel dates. Representative Towlette will speak on evolution if tarff debates, while Andrew Carnegie declines to attend citing a nonpartisan aim and focus away from protection or tariff revision.
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Charles N Towlette
Evolution Tstead
Andrew Carnegie
Boomed for Knox Seat in scramble for successor
A messy clipping outlines political maneuvers in Pennsylvania and New York state, with mentions of Senator Knox’s resignation, cabinet reshuffles, and competing factions. It discusses candidates backed by Dimko and others, urging a choice based on public support over wealth connections.
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Schoolgirl Swallows Pins Fearing Illness At Home
Florence Smith of Patchogue swallowed half a sheet of pins to miss returning to school after holidays. Dr. Wallace Wills treats her. doctors warn pins may perforate intestines and risk peritonitis. In other news the Business High School elects officers with James Keane as president and Catherine Agnew as treasurer.
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de Wilhy
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Renew Panama Fight Over Commissaries
Panamanian business leaders and American workers urge Washington to curb commissary powers on the Isthmus. Resolutions claim excess imports, duties avoided at the canal zone, and rebates to the Panama Railroad harm merchants who demand a limited supply role focused on essentials for American employees. They threaten congressional action and urge an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry.
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Judge Cyrus Hall Dies at 90 in West Virginia
Special to The Wurhtguvs Charleston West Virginia January 17 Judge Cyrus Hall aged 90 and last surviving member of Virginia secession era legislature died at his home He practiced law in the state from 1806 to 1860 serving as prosecuting attorney of Ritchie County and later as judge of the Wood County county court He was a member of the last Virginia legislature before West Virginia statehood.
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Cyrus Hall
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Judge Hall
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Couch
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Public roads plan urged at national convention
President Arthur Jackson will push a nationwide system of public highways linking Washington DC with every state and territory at the National Good Roads Association convention in Chicago on February 12, Lincoln's birthday centennial. The event underscores a broad push for federal road development with wide geographic scope.
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Short in County Accounts in Stark and Nearby Offices
Ohio officials report Stark county treasurer H C Knoblock is $ five thousand five hundred thirty six short and has resigned. Inspectors find illegal expenditures and shortages. Ex Auditor Oberlin is $273 short and Treasurer Snyder $820 short. Kan the changes cited before resigning.
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Train Hurtles Into Sled Party Near Grimsby
London Ontario January reader reports a Grand Trunk Express collision with a sleigh party returning from a dance near Grimsby. M r and Mrs M Wilson and George Teeter died instantly. Mrs Teeter died later. Lottie Teeter suspected injured. Gordon Nelson severely injured awaiting prognosis. Infants bruised. horses were bolted. sleigh demolished.
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Ohio River flood feared as warm spell nears
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia warm weather in days ahead could push the Ohio River to flood stage after previously falling to an in navigable low level two months ago. If temperatures stay cold, millions of bushels of coal may be shipped from Pittsburgh, but current flood risk could halt shipments.
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Bloodhounds Track Suspects in Fatal Plant Shooting
In Moundsville Wa on January 17 Fred Crawford a 21 year old department foreman at United States Stamping Company was shot and killed on his way home. Police pursue three men as penitentiary bloodhounds track the scent. A nearby woman reported overhearing a man threaten. Motive not robbery. Crawford’s valuables were not mentioned.
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Their Aeroplane Improved Present Style of Propeller Abolished
Special to The Waslington Fast Norfolk Vn Jan 17 It is reported from AM Dew Hits WC that the Wright brothers who made aeroplane flights last May will return with a new and improved aeroplane The new machine is said to abolish the present propeller and is expected to be far greater than their current craft Their return to All Devi Fils is not yet known and they may come soon after European business matters are settled
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Tobacco sales rise with large breaks in leaf tobacco
In Washington and Petersburg markets, breaks of leaf tobacco total about 70000 pounds offered, with prices improving if weather stays moist. Week’s sales near 50000 pounds at Petersburg warehouses, prices up to 22 per hundred pounds, and deliveries expected to accelerate when roads improve.
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West Virginia groups oppose bond issue and murder case moved
In Clarksburg the Clarksburg Retail Merchants Association opposed a proposed U200 waterworks bond. A venue change was granted in the murder case of Joe and Lowy Feira, charged in Bratton county for killing J W An and Walter Fogg. trial set in Upshur county.
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Doubtful in Illinois many to bolt instructions in legislature
Springfield, Jan 17. Joint sessions to begin Wednesday as Republicans fear insurgent and Democratic coalitions may elect a new U.S. senator. Hopkins, Shurtleff, and other candidates loom if separate ballots fail, with possible joint-session balloting and a deadlock risk amid ongoing politicking in the Illinois legislature.
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Baltimore Manager Fights for Sunday Concert Admission
Baltimore manager Benhard Livich sought to stage a Sunday concert for a large public audience after police board refused a license for a paid admission event. The crowd filled the venue to capacity, with fans and supporters asserting strong demand. A second free concert was planned while erneut applying for a license.
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Offutt Murder Trial to Open After Delays in Wisconsin
The trial of Nicholas Offutt for the murder of Frank Aretzemer is set to begin in circuit court with Judges Henderson and Mutter presiding. State Attorney Waters and Attorney General Isaac Lote Straus will prosecute. defense counsel includes Edward C Peter, Robert B Peter, and W O Spates. The state recalls two witnesses, the defense plans for a possible insanity defense, and the case follows multiple postponements.
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Maryland Obituary Notices From Leieterstown Area
Mary land obituary notice lists Wilford L Fiory a music teacher in Washington and reteck counties who died at home after a stomach cancer. Survivors include George Edward Piory and Dr Walter E Tory Zredenck. Jan 17 obituary mentions John McKnight aged 19 who died after a stroke of apnea at the City Hotel. he was taken to Philadelphia and was prominent in Masonic circles.
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Virginia Obituary and Local Notices Fact Sheet
Virginia obituary notes Mrs Mary Norris of Baltimore and OhioRailroad lineage dies of tuberculosis in Winchester at age 33. Survived by husband J William Norris and three children. Also reported John Herrell, about age 60, dies at home in Kapfehanrock County, survived by wife and three children.
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Ryan Builds 80000 Dollar Cow Barn At Oakbridge Estate
Lynchburg Va Jan 17 multimillionaire Thomas Fortune Ryan has accepted plans for a 80000 cow barn to be built on his Oakbridge estate in Nelson County It will be the finest structure of its kind in the South with concrete construction The project fuels talk that Ryan may move his permanent residence to Virginia and seek a U S Senate seat from the state
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Four Brothers Slay Again in WV Murder Case
Special report from Huntington West Virginia January recounts a trial where Ira Cole man, among four brothers, was acquitted after Christmas night shooting that killed Thomas Harris at Deloris in Mingo County. Witnesses described a deadly family pattern as each brother has killed a man.
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Fruit Store Fire and Murder Trial Turmoil in Alexandria
A Washington Post report details Manuel Tavares, a fruit store owner on King Street in Alexandria, robbed and attacked, with a fire believed arson ensuing. Lewis E. Green, colored, was found guilty of murdering Charles Massey and sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary. The piece also notes a police investigation, local fair committee news, and other local obituaries and notices from Alexandria.
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Recipe for Pine oil cough remedy advertised by Leach Chemical Co
An old advertisement claims a medicinal formula using Giycering Virgin Pine oil and other ingredients to heal cold and coughs within 24 hours. It promises authentic Virgin Oil of Pine preparation by Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati Ohio and instructs proper druggist preparation.
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