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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

7

Lane Has No Use for Blanks in Battle for Conservation

The piece profiles Franklin K Lane then Secretary of the Interior, recounting his role in San Francisco’s fire and water crisis, his strategy of conservation, and his career on the Interstate Commerce Commission. It highlights his insistence on decisive action, his Pacific coast focus, and his influence on railroad regulation including Harriman investigations.

San Francisco Harriman van Ness Avenue Franklin K. Lane Interior Wilson Interstate Commerce Commission Min Lan Hetch-Hetchy Valley Yosemite National Park United States Conservationista National Park Tuisa Franklin W. Lane M. Lane Jane Lane Tianh Green Street Gough Broadway Inas Pacific Coast Union Pacific Southern Pacific California Southern Pacific Railroad Hiram Johnson W T Werrin S. P Congress New Eingland Eastern States South Middle West Cleveland Coast Railroad Commission State Railroad Commission Roosevelt t#o Riverside County Guy Pardee W.W. R. Wheeler Benjamin Ide Wheeler Missouri Senator Cockrell Cockrell Panama Canal Commission Interstate Commerce Compassion George Mr. Roosevelt Senate Oregon Washington Mr. Harriman Vane Santa Fe Mr.Harriman Isane Harrimah Northern Pacific Atlantic Coast New York Herriman Supreme Court Prince Edward Island W. R. Wheeler Frank Lane

Denmark's site dedicated by Minister Brun at the Exposition

Constantin Brun Danish Secretary of State to the United States dedicates Denmark's national building site at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in front of 20 000 spectators. A flag drop from an airplane honors the Danish flag tale as marblehead fires a 21 gun salute and films capture the moment.

Washington Post San Francisco Mary Constantin Brun United States Denmark Pacific Coast Presidio Military Reservation Sixth Sixteenth Infantry and Signal Corps Brun Marblehead Exposition Panama Canal Golden Gate California

Parcel Post Business Jump In February Month

Parcel post business last month rose almost 40 percent from January as reports to Postmaster General Burleson show. February handled 50,000.00 parcel post packages, up 10,000,000 from January with February containing three fewer days, indicating about a 4 percent real gain. Chicago New York Boston led in February with 5,167.00 4,120.00 1,326,000 packages respectively, most seat class. Cleveland rose to fourth, Philadelphia fell to sixth, St Louis stayed fifth. Other cities followed in order: Jersey City Brooklyn Detroit Cincinnati Baltimore Nashville Kansas City Buffalo San Francisco Pittsburgh Minneapolis. Mails move regularly. farm product business grows. merchants plan to broaden into new fields.

Burleson Chicago New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphix St Louis Jersey City Brooklyn Detroit Cincinnati Baltimore Nashville Kansas City Buffalo San Francisco Pittsburgh Cinneapolis

The Third Year of Married Life A Laundry Quandary

Helen faces a crisis as Mrs. Dawson asks a friend for two days of laundry help before a sailing trip. Helen pressures Mrs. O'Reilly to fill in, sacrificing her own day and finances, leading to resentment over loyalty, fairness, and payment. The pile grows, revealing strained friendships and household tensions.

Mabel Herbert Urnert Helen Mrs. O'Reilly Mrs. Dawson Jane Maggie Willling London

Horoscope for an unlucky day warns contracts and bids

London astrologers predict a day of pessimism and deceitful handling of contracts with danger from illnesses and risky ventures. Women face unfavorable signs and individuals with this birth date may endure strain in business, annoyances from children, and excessive shiftlessness without discipline, while certain professions reap steadiness today.

London Ireland George Great Britain McClure

Sunday Work And A Lost Friend In A Washing Row

Helen confronts a washerwoman over a reduced rate for Sunday work. The washer admits offering extra money to please Mrs. Dawson, who intended to press Helen into paying more. Helen realizes the note from the steamer never arrived and suspects Mrs. Dawson’s manipulation cost her the friendship.

Helen M'Am M’am Mrs. Dawson Europe

Easter Egg Roll Time Extended at White House Lawn

Washington children will gain two and a half more hours for egg rolling on Easter Monday. Gates open at 9 AM and close at 3:20 PM on March 21, instead of the previous 1 PM dispersal. The extended hours aim to ease crowd congestion and improve crowd management on the White House lawn.

Washington White House

Progressive party plans state minimum wage board in New York

Albany reports that the Progressive party will introduce bills to create a five member State minimum wage board authorized to appoint local wage boards to study wages and living standards. Local boards may advise, with the State board holding hearings to approve or modify. The measure also allows special permits for apprentices and workers with disabilities to be paid under the minimum rate.

Albany N. Y New York State Progressive Party Frederick M. Davenport

Scotch Broth and Meat and Potato Dishes in 1912 Guide

Recipes describe Scotch broth a soup and stew using mutton neck meat barley turnip carrot celery and parsley with butter and flour to thicken. Beef and potato roll forms a baked meat and potato dish served with sauces and salad. Also notes Surprise potatoes and stews prepared by searing meat then slow boiling with vegetables for tender nourishment.

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