Ballinger Reports Interior Year Highlights and Lands Policy
Secretary Ballinger outlined the Interior Department’s year focusing on public lands and conservation. He cited 87,411 land cases opened, 4,665 entries canceled, and civil and criminal actions yielding $114,652 in settlements. He urged state role in land conservation and proposed transferring 33 Cunningham coal entries to the DC Circuit Court for adjudication. He endorsed a general oil and gas leasing system to promote development and prevent monopoly.
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Washington, D. C
Terretary Ballinger
Congress
Department of the Interior
Continental
United Sates
Alaska
Bers
Cunningham
General Land
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Outlaw horse Richard tamed after deadly reign in Nebraska
In Gering Nebraska on December 9 the outlaw horse Richard owned by John Francis, famed for killing six cowboys over four years, is reported tamed. The animal, raised on the Rosebud reservation, reportedly violently threw riders by leaping and kicking. Subduing efforts were led by tramp Jack Benson after learning of the horse’s fearsome temper.
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Gering
John Francis
Richard
Rosebud
Francis
Jack Benson
Horse tamed by tobacco smoke at Francis place
A man paid ten dollars to subdue a horse at Francis' place. He blew tobacco smoke into the horse's nostrils and, within half an hour, gained perfect control. The horse, named Richard, followed Benson about like a dog and allowed him to ride. Since then, any pipe smoking man can handle the horse, while pipeless men find him vicious again.
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Francis’ Place
Richard
Benson
Two 1804 Silver Dollars Found in Carlisle
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on December 9 two of the rare United States silver dollars dated 1804 were found among the estate of the late John C Comfort. He was a well known inventor who died two weeks ago. About 19 090 of the coins were minted and sent to the Mediterranean to pay the men on the American fleet. the ship was lost at sea. Coin experts believed only four more remained in existence. The last sale price exceeded 3000 dollars.
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Carlisle
United States
John C. Comfort
Coalitionists maintain growing parliamentary majority in London
London dispatch reports late returns show coalitionists elected 235 versus 206 unionists with more results later bringing coalition to 244 seats to 207 for unionists. The defeat of Timothy Healy at Louth ends his eighteen year Commons representation.
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London
Timothy Healy
Louth
Rebels hold high official's son hostage
San Antonio December 9. A courier reports revolutionists have captured Enrique Creel Jr., son of Mexico's foreign minister Enrique Creel. He is being held as a hostage in the mountains near Chihuahua City.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bernabe Elsa
Mexico
Francisco I. Madera
Enrique Creel, Jr
Enrique Creel
Chihuahua City
DIES MAILING NOTE FOR SANTA
Little Rock report describes 1-year-old Mildred Willockson left alone after showing her mother a letter addressed to Santa Claus. The scene captures a holiday moment as the child practices writing Santa’s name, reflecting early literacy play.
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Little Rock
Dec
Santa Claus
Mildred Willockson
Santa
Tragic Post Office Fire Claim Ends Child’s Life
A girl perished from burns after a fire broke out while she attempted to mail a letter in a post office box believed to be up the chimney. Mrs Willockson heard screams and raced to help but arrived too late. The child died shortly after.
Mill runs 34 days straight at Anoka Pillsbury mill
Anoka Minn Dec 9 Operators of the Lincoln mill have completed what they call the largest consecutive mill run. The plant operated from Oct 24 day and night for thirty four days, with a capacity of 2000 barrels of flour daily. Mill staff included W Fedinger head miller Henry Boget head millwright and R W Field chief engineer. The plant is grinding again after a short stop.
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Anoka
Minn
Lincoln
Pillsbury
Washburn Mills Company
Vl. W. Fedinger
Henry Boget
R. W.field
University dances to counter downtown halls
Minneapolis on December 3 reports that weekly dances will be held at the University of Minnesota armory under student organization auspices to offer a counter attraction to downtown public dance halls. Dean Towney warned against attendance by men or women prior to the event.
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Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota Armory
Tow Ney
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