History of the United States Volume Vi Part 2

History of the United States Volume Vi Part 2

The Shoshone Dam.


The Truckee-Carson Ca.n.a.l.


Proceeds from Sales of Public Lands.


Reclamation of the Swamp Lands.


The Mississippi Basin.


The Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways a.s.sociation.


Projects Submitted by the Inland Waterways Commission.


Appropriation for Enlargement of Erie Ca.n.a.l.


CHAPTER VIII. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW SOUTH


Splendid Natural Gifts of the South.


Its Water Power Facilities.


Wealth of Minerals and Forests, Coal and Iron.


Waste of Forest Lands.


Wonderful Economic Advancement.


Mr. Rockefellers Gift.


Cotton Production.


Improved Methods of Agriculture.


Roads.


Methods of Financing the Plantation System.


Cultivation of Hay and Corn.


Stock-Raising.


The New Social Life.


Bright Prospect for the Future.


CHAPTER IX. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELTS SECOND ADMINISTRATION


Exposition at Portland, Oregon, Commemorating Lewis and Clark Expedition.


Interstate Commerce Commission.


Provisions of Interstate Commerce Laws.


Pure Food and Drugs Law.


Investigation of Meat-Packing Methods.


The Earthquake in San Francisco.


Relief Fund.


Rebuilding of the City.


CHAPTER X. THE FINANCIAL PANIC OF 1907


Popular Explanations of Its Cause.


The Real Causes.


Insolvency of Knickerbocker Trust Company.


Lack of Confidence in Financial Inst.i.tutions.


Aid from the United States Treasurys Surplus Fund.


Enormous Amounts Paid Out to Depositors.


Radical Steps Taken by Bankers.


"Emergency Currency" Issued.


Strengthening of the New York Stock Exchange.


Gold from Foreign Countries.


Sale of Panama Bonds and Notes.


Confidence Restored.


Discussions Concerning Financial System.


The Aldrich-Vreeland Act.


CHAPTER XI. IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION