Census seeks farmers help to shape 1910 agricultural questions
In Washington, Wil Salata and a group of farm experts assist Director Durand in drafting the census agricultural schedule for the 1910 count. Farmers will be asked to keep records for 1909 and report acreage, livestock, crops, dairy products, eggs, and farm expenditures as of April 15, 1910, with penalties for false answers. The effort aims to secure accurate, economical data and direct farmer cooperation nationwide.
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Farro
Washington
Census Bureau
Durand
Wahite
Hou
Olvettor Durand
Recordias
Caroudjand
Caroudjand: Any Fait, That Which 15, Pitiael For Spec Tied Firm Purswasen
Atlantis
Apel
Farina
Asus
Tus
Trier
Cowans
Meus
Av Wittleutar
Wen
Census Office
Panama politics warming heats Isthmus election clash
A special cable from Colon, Panama notes growing antagonism between local parties as midterm elections near. The constitutionalist weekly La Ola faces opposition from government supporters, with accusations and denials fueling daily contention but no prosecutions yet.
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Colon
Panama
Constitutionain Publiah
Rot Rateel de Is
Mapriella
Nawa
la Ola
Train Robber Held In Pennsylvania Express Case
A man giving the name Joseph Gordafa, 31, of St Louis, arrested in Lewistown after a Tuesday morning Pennsylvania Railroad express robbery, is held on 400 bail for a further hearing tomorrow. Police think he may be an ordinary tramp and doubt linkage to the crime.
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Fhinceivan
Ouspestéa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lewistown Narrows
Joseph Gordafa
St. Loui
Building Activity Pushes Prosperity in July 1909
Department of Commerce and Labor reports rising activity in July 1909 across 200 large cities with building permits up over July 1908 by more than 20 million dollars. Other gains include silk, leather goods, lumber receipts, livestock, and rising railroad traffic with 379,260 cars handled, 11 percent higher than a year earlier.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Bureau of Pratigues
Bulding
Worlthy
Crop Yields Increasing Says Expert Bulletin
An Agriculture Department bulletin prepared by Prof. Milton Whitney argues U S agricultural soils overall are not declining. It asserts rising crop yields across cereals over decades and notes no significant difference in soil mineral composition between European and United States soils.
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United States
Bureau of Goals
Agricultural Department
Milton Whitney
Europe
Avila
Sintex
Ise
Vermont
Maine
New York
New Jersey
Michigan
Benneylvania
Ohio
Waneas
Wineinsin
Minne
Apts
Maryland
Mwlinois
Nebraska
Indiana
Delaware
California
Iowa
Missouri
Texas
West Virginia
Montana
Arkanags
Termesaar
Mississsppi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Booth Carolina
Narwhal Final Test Ends In Deep Sea Plunge Off Race Point
Report describes the Narwhal submarine torpedo boat sinking during a test six miles off Race Point in Provincetown mass. The account mentions water pressure and a bathy scene while noting prior experiments with sailour points and speed endurance runs.
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Spedal
Washington Post
Provincetown
Mass
Norwhal
Race Point
Stock Market Rest After August Turbulence
Washington Post dispatch reports a week of rest and gradual stabilization in New York stocks following August spikes driven by Harriman rumors. Market strength, heavy steel trading, and improved railroad and copper indicators contrasted with a poor government cotton forecast of not more than 11 million bales, signaling mixed near term prospects.
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Warhinzton Post
New York
Harriman Divide
Thed
Harriman
London
Wales
Dart
A Asia
Sted “Corporation
Aix
Pittsburg
Qmead
N- Mois
Cam
Eporta
Trade and Industry
Busness
Totton
Pal
Car Shortage in Sight
Special to The Washington Fest Chicago Sept 5 Increasing agricultural industrial and mining activity is shown by advance car surplus and shortage sheets from President Hale of the American Railway Association. The September 10 publication will reveal that by September the car surplus of all kinds has fallen over 40 000 bringing the surplus to settle more than 1000 cars af an nis This is the smallest sur plus since last October when shortages occurred in several sections of the country He notes the reduction is six weeks ahead of last year suggesting shortages will be greater than a year ago
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Washington
Chicago
Hile
American Hallway Association
Hale
Vessel Bulle Here and US Ship Growth in August
A 19th century report from the Bureau of Navigation notes total gross tonnage of 17 961 for vessels built in August under the United States flag. It records 10 sailing and 68 steam vessels of wood and 2 sailing and 6 steam powered steel vessels.
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Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerse'ang Labor
Vesela
Iron trade shows vitality as finished steel rises in price
New York reports activity and strength in iron market with emphasis on materials such as ore, pig iron, scrap and coke. Finished steel products show vitality and rising prices though new contracts remain modest after heavy recent transactions.
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New York
Virsinia
Alabamoa
Birmingham
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Buslo Tron
Gutsie
Ahip|ements
Big Guns Boom at Forts in Maryland Maneuvers
Visitors are not welcome as annual artillery maneuvers occur for ten days. U S regulars and Maryland National Guard artillery encamp near Forts Noward Armistead and Melcury with leaders Lieut W D Young and H Z Thomas. Fort Howard and Armisstead host regular units. Night alarms and target practice with heavy guns planned, including floating targets towed by government boats.
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Baltimore
Forts Noward
Fort Melcury
Fort Armistead
Fort Howard
Baltimore Boys
Cruiser Squadron Returns to Hampton Roads for Labor Day
The armored squadron of New York North Carolina and Montana arrived off Fort Monroe Virginia entering Hampton Roads from Southern drill grounds to await President’s arrival on October 20. Kansas battleship also arrived for coal arms upkeep. A forecast for battle practice under southerly weather looks favorable. In Maryland a memorial window was unveiled at St Thomas Church Banegok honoring Mrs Mary Rowled by her daughters.
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Fort Monros
Tne
New York
North’ Carolina
Montana
Hampton Road
Tontral
Gunl Grounds
Minnesota
New Orleans
Ast
Perty
Wasmingina
Haxerstown
St. Thomas
Iphscopal Church
Banegok
Mary
A.B. Kendal
London Guards Cash Less Trading in Americans
London markets report cautious activity as investors adjust to gold demand and weaker mood in shipping and continental markets. The Times notes American securities rally on tariff settlements, while Paris trades with subdued volume and a firm undertone despite scattered activity.
Storm Season at Rand Traces West Indian Hurricanes
The hydrographic office of the U S navy warns of zybsonic storms and West Indian hurricanes affecting the Atlantic and Gulf trade. Investigations show peak activity in September and October with storms originating near the Leeward Islands and Cape Verde, moving northwest across the coast, then northeastward, sometimes at great speed. From 1878 to 1887 records note six destructive West Indian hurricanes in September and three in October.
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Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Hydrographic Office of the
United States Navy
Leeward Islands
Cape Verde Islands
Key West
Norfolk
Raiston B Coffin Dead From Surgical Operation
Special to The Washington Post reports Raiston B Coffin, 19?27, a Columbia and Yale athlete, died at his parents home after a liver operation. He rowed varsity crews and played football, youngest man to row in a varsity boat at Poughkeepsie, member of the Yale varsity crew, and of the Book and Snake Society.
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Ince
Washington Post
New York
Ralaten Roberts John
Madison Woyenue
Frm of Coin
Ping Street
Coffin
Columbia
Poughkeepsie
Yale
Mrr. Coffin
SheMeld
Am Snake Society
Yale Vovelty
Sr. Coffin
Plans for French Embassy to Be Erected in Washington
Paris architect M. Bex nler and staff to arrive soon to draft plans for a new French embassy in Washington, D C. The three story residence will sit on Twenty second and F streets NW with separate chancery. Ground bought years ago, cost expected under 50 000 francs, overall estimate around 200 000 dollars. Brazil and Japan also weighing purchases for embassies. Japan already owns an office on K street.
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M. Bex Nler
Jat
Antbansador
M. Fules
Hoentre
Washington
Hig Winter
Berlin
M. Julés" Carbon
Frepeh
Brazil
Japan
NM Street
Bist
Tor & Ite
Chin
Rewidarice and
Charreeliery
Bhagil
Ipsala
Pension Questions From Soldiers and Heirs
Readers ask about pensions for veterans and widows, including rates for loss of an eye, disability, and service connection. Lawyers and clerks provide guidance on eligibility, abandonment, divorce, desertion, and how widows or children may claim under various acts and military eras.
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Henry
Foreign squadron to visit New York for Hudson-Putton fete
London reports a British squadron led by the Inflexible to sail for New York for the Hudson-Putton celebration. The unit includes the Drake, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Atee with Admiral Seymour in command. The article notes appointment debates and lists officers to accompany the ships and details expected in harbor.
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Great Britain
New York
New York Harbor
Edward ‘Hobart Sermour
Dewey
Manila Bay
Igant
Peking
Sermour
Fredrik T
Hasalfion
Foreign Office
Admiralty
Seymour
Harmilton
Howerd Seymour
Foreign Officé
Admiral
F. C. Alton
Companion of the Bath
Brederite
Powett
Liewt
Syrit Goolden
Alnervas
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Georgetown County
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Friend of America
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