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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

40

Roosevelt opens White House conservation conference

The article describes President Roosevelt opening a White House conference on natural resources with governors and notable officials in the East Room. Speakers include Justice Holmes and Justice Harlan in the audience, with Vice President Fairbanks present. The event features greetings, a prayer, and remarks on conserving mineral, soil, forest, and water resources as part of a coordinated national plan.

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Great Waste of Fuel From Carnaliga Address

Andrew Carnaliga warns that future coal consumption and destruction may be overestimated yet significant losses come from wasteful use. He cites current price impacts, aging transport and plant infrastructure, and the need for careful conservation as coal reserves decline, noting only a fraction of coal’s potential energy is utilized in power plants.

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Hot Weather Sparks Fashion Flurry and Public Mood

A vivid city weather note describes a heat wave with temperatures climbing from 80 to 93 degrees, prompting derbies to be shed and straw hats and peekaboo waists to reappear. Citizens clutch at hope for cooler air, while the Weather Bureau warns more heat ahead.

Sol Weather Bureau

Conservation of Resources Dominates Conference Session

Delegates massed on the White House north portico for a photo as Gov. Johnson and Mr. Carnegie drew attention. President Roosevelt opened the afternoon, hearing Bryan would speak Friday. Carnegie warned of rapid mineral depletion and waste, urging forest, soil, and water conservation and reform of transport to protect ore supplies. Governor Johnson challenged Carnegie on ore reserves and urged balancing conservation with industrial development for America’s future.

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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification Cure

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood humor related eruptions and nervous symptoms. It claims purification of blood, restoration of appetite, nerve strength, and tonic benefits for liver and stomach, highlighting a long record of cures and health improvements.

Hood

Memorial services for Brig Gen Theodore J Wint at Arlington

Ceremonies honored the memory of Brig Gen Theodore J Wint at Arlington National Cemetery. Thirty five survivors of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry attended as a 2150 monument is erected by Pennsylvania to honor its soldiers with state funds approved for the cost.

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Moffat to Leave La Guaira on Paducah

American Consul Thomas P. Moffat at La Guaira Venezuela requests sixty days leave due to bubonic plague cases. He will travel home on the sunboat Paducah authorized to proceed Willemstad to Puerto Cabello and back with a message.

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