Federal charter plan targets trusts and rail control
President proposes amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act and a federal incorporation act. The plan aims to curb industrial combinations, empower federal oversight, and create a five member federal commerce court with appeals to the Supreme Court. The message calls for mandatory investigations of trusts, regulated stock issuance, and regular reporting to the Commerce Department.
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Tars Macular
Raitronk
Congress
Senate
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Comien
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Grand Jury
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department of Mestee
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Interstate Commerce
United States Courth of Coveraerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Supreme Court
Commission
Fir Commission
Frelghe
Fire Shovel Driver Ordered Out Of Town
Bozeman dispatch reports Mattie Rosenthal Butter known as Mattie Hayes owner of a disorderly house must leave town by Monday under police orders. She has faced multiple assault charges and forfeited bonds. Reported incident involved a fire shovel used to force women from the premises causing local unrest and fear of further violence.
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Bozeman
Weating
Mattie Rosenthal
Mattie Hayes
Ith
Forester Pinchot and Two Subordinates Dismissed by Taft
President Taft dismisses Forester Gifford Pinchot and Associate Forester Overton Price and Law Officer Alexander Shaw for insubordination in the Interior Department. The action, urged by Attorney General and supported by cabinet, follows Pinchot’s letters and arguments over Glavis charges and Ballinger affair, signaling a deep political rift within the administration and a decisive stance on executive discipline.
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Forester Pinchot
Taft
Ballinger
Land Office
Glavis
Accvfser
Siaw Ani
Gally
oMeers
Department
Alaska
Congress
President Scores Chief Forester for His Action
A cryptic note reports President Taft disapproving of Chief Forester action in Washington. The fragment references a January date and a letter to Werester Pinchat, with file-like garbled lines suggesting political or administrative disagreement.
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Chief Forester
Taft
Werester Pinchat
Foley
Strike Breaker 8 Crushed to Death at Smelter
Jason Glenys, a switchman for Boston and Montana smelter, was crushed between ore cars while signaling a reversal. He died instantly. An inquest will be held tomorrow. Glenys recently moved to Great Falls from Buffalo, New York.
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Jason Glenys
Boston & Montana
Vie
Glenny
Jos Ay
Tomorcow
Granny
Great Falls
Great Northers
Buffaly
Supreme Court rules for deposed officers in city case
The court upholds the council and mayor action removing five officers but restores to their posts Bailey Fur Quintin and Boas, granting back pay from June 1907. Justice Holloway dissents, saying council lacked power to undo removals. The ruling discusses ordinances and the mayoral aim to fill posts with preferred appointees.
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Helend
Leonarn Bailey
George Fur
Tum
Sore Quintin
Williamn Boaster
Supreme Court
Brantiy
Airmad
District Court
Te Ilelena Tailheaves
Pasidona Mesara
Batley
Quintin, Farnum and Bossier
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Fez
Holloway
Sliver Bowdla
Rick Conrics
Ely
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Little Spring Ming
Fellowatann County
Wileh
Ue Laser Court
Forestry Society Endorses Pinchot in California Telegram
The Forestry Society of California sent a telegram to Gifford Pinchot by unanimous vote from Los Angeles stating 30 percent admiration for his brave leadership and public service. The message urged him to stay with the fight as Californians express support for his judgment. The endorsement was decided at a regular meeting in the city.
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The
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Rel‘lowing
Secretary Wilson Swift in Announcing Removals
Washington January 7 Secretary Wilson swift in carrying out the presidents decision. He addressed letters to Gifford Pinchot Forester Overton Price associate forester and Albert C Shaw assistant forester notifying Pinchot of removal from his office. The message directs delivery of his affairs to Albert F Potter. Portland Oregon January 7 L R Glavis former chief of the field division of the general land office began a fishing trip near White Salmon and prepared to inform him of Pinchots dismissal.
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Ballinger
Adefil Nees
Apricultire
Senahtar Dolliver
Fart
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Giffard Pinchot
Overton Price
Albert C. Shaw
Law
Forestry ‘Bureau
Pincko
Albert F. Potter
James Wilson
Portland
Ore
L. R. Glaviz
General Land Office
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Pinchat
Vadn
Insurgent Leader Diaz Dies In Sea Accident
Veteran insurgent General Pedro Diaz dies when the canoe he sails in during a landing attempt on Greydown is struck by a giant wave and breaks up. Diaz disappears into the sea while his voyage to meet President Medina aimed at reshaping leadership appears to have failed.
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Hiuetetls
Pedro Anfieay
Porar Diax
Mutagun
Aentral Estrada
Che Repapie
Snowbound Northern Pacific Blockade Delays Transits
A snowstorm and wreck blocked tracks near Greycliff and Bersman, delaying trains for hours. The first westbound trains reached the city after 76 hours, with passengers fed in linen houses and supplied by nearby farms. A subsequent eastbound transit arrived, and fuel and provisions remained plentiful as crowds passed and a vaudeville on a dining car raised funds for needy emigrant children.
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Billings
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Jengtt
Pullurag Vars
Yachis
takeJihe
Standard
Bateman
Bersman
Reed Point
Burlington
Syealng
Wreck at Oxford Delays No 44 Train in Snowbound Area
Special Dispatch reports Train No. 44, Great Northern Burlington passenger, derailed at Oxford due to packed snow on the rails. Mail and baggage cars left the track, but injuries were few as speed was low. A snowplow was dispatched. officials fear marooned passengers while delay continues and recovery is underway.
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Standard
Billings
Great Northern
Burlington
Oxford
Negro Boy Hanged After Quick Trial in Kentucky
Williamstown Kentucky reports the hanging of 14 year old Rae Thompson after a hasty trial for an alleged criminal assault near Ranson Roberta. The local judge promised death penalty within eight days amid multiple lynching attempts as authorities defended the swift execution.
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Jan t—Rae Thompson
Upi
Ranson Roberta
Thompson
Camman
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