Ballinger and Pinchot hearings focus on Ballinger policy
Lawyers for Glavis and Pinchot push that Secretary Ballinger favored distribution of public lands over conservation and harmed public interests. Brandeis Pepper and Vertrees defend Ballinger as unfit, condemn critics, and argue he acted without private land interests. The committee plans further sessions next Saturday.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Ballinger- Pinchot
Brandeis
Glavis
Pepper
Forester
Pinchot
Xer
Glav
Richard A. BaHhinger
Louis R. Glavis
Land Office
George W. Pepper
Gifford Pinchot
Ballinger
Interior Department
John J. Vertrees
Mr. Vertrees
Mr. J
Fauvety
France
Vertrees
Garfield
Forester Pinchot
Alaska
Cunningham
Gravis
Cantrill Speaks Near Burley Camp in Kentucky
In Lexington on June 13, Senator Thomas spoke in the courthouse while Congressman Cantrill addressed a crowd at Cheapside. Cantrill claimed Thomas opposed a Burley society contract backed by Le Bus and a Republican board, and alleged pressure to withdraw. He argued the Burley plan would curb farmers and warned of limited pooling in Bourbon County.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Thomas
Cantrill
Cheapside
Burley Society
R. H. Anderson
Scott County
Democratic Committee
Cantril
Mr. Thomas
le Bus
Republican Board
Washington
Cantrilsos
Eee
Clark County
Burley ‘Tobacco Society
Rescued Once Falls Into River and Is Drowned
Five hundred people search for Beulah King who drowned in Little Barren river near Glasgow after being saved from a bugsy by Cave Hay. She fainted, fell back into the stream, and was swept away in the afternoon.
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Commercial Tribune
Glasgow
Beulah King
Barren River
Cave
Railroads to Decide Berth Rate Fight at St Paul Conference
ST PAUL Minn June 13 A P The Pullman Co and railroads owning their own sleeping cars will determine at a conference in St Paul tomorrow whether they will wage a further fight against the reduction of berth rates.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Associated Press
Pullman Company
St. Paul
Southern Mutual Claims Up to $200000 Are Ready
Receiver J C Rogers of the defunct Southern Mutual Investment company announced he will pay $200000 to claimants against the concern. There are creditors in thirty six states with total claims of $1500000.
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Lexington
Associated Press
J. C. Rogers
Southern Mutual Investment Company Today
Forest Fires Sweep 25 Miles of Texas Mountains
A special from Canea Mex reports forest fires have swept a 25 mile section in the Ojo and Manzanas mountains of that state and are spreading.
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Texas
EL Paso
Tex
Associated Press
Canea
Mex
Ojo
Manzanas Mountains
Taft Arguments for Square Deal With Shippers
President Taft spoke to a delegation of national shippers in Washington about the square deal in rail policy. He described a new bill granting the interstate commerce commission inquiry into reasonable rates and pledged equal opportunity for both shippers and railroads to present their cases. Spokesmen from St Louis and Chicago praised the approach and said they would accept the commission’s judgment.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Interstate Commerce
Ra.f. Spencer
St.Louis
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
H. C. Barlow
Chicago
Senate
House
Glidden Tour Leaves in Morning Amid Contest Prep
The Glidden tour starts today with 13 states on a 16 day run ending in Chicago June 30. Official starters set the pace as pilot car departs Fifth and Walnut at 8 30 AM followed by contesting cars one minute apart. Journalists demand timely hotel news and daily results by 7 PM.
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M. Butler
Automobile Association
Cincinnati
Cluib
Glidden
Ferguson
Chicago
Fifth
Walnut
Northwestern Military” ‘Academy of Highland Park,Iil
Government Square
James Fulton
Chicago Record
Pattérson
Chicago Examiner
I. Sullivan
The
Buffalo .News
Byank Lowry
New York, Telegraph
Hamilton Sets New Cross Country Flight Record From New York
Charles K. Hamilton flew from Governors Island to Philadelphia in 1 hour 50 minutes, delivering messages between governors and mayors. He resumed to New York, then completed a return leg in 1 hour 36 minutes, averaging about 55 mph, breaking Curtiss’ distance and duration marks.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Charrles K. Hamilton
Governor's Island
Philadelphia
Governor’s Island
Aviation Field
Hughes
Gaynor
Stuart
Reyburn
South Amboy
Hamilton
Ayamigo
Curtiss
Albany
Reritan River
Amboy
Ree - Curtiss
Asa
Agian
Governors ‘Island
Albert C. Doty
Haskell Moves State Capital to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is declared the permanent state capital after a public vote. Governor Haskell orders all state offices relocated immediately and the board of education to meet in Oklahoma City. An injunction from Guthrie district court is to be tested in the supreme court.
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Associated Progs Dispatch
Oklahoma City
Haskell
Guthrig
Huston
Supreme.court
District Court of
Guthrie
Oklahoma City Records Move Blocked by Federal Suit
An application for a temporary injunction to restrain state officers from moving or transacting state records to Oklahoma City was filed in federal court in Guthri on June 13. Attorneys for EH Coyle filed the suit seeking to halt the transfer of official business.
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Guthri
Okl
Associated _Press
Oklahoma ‘City
EH Coyle
Cloudburst in Germany Leaves 150 Dead in Ahr Valley
COLOGNE Germany June 13 Associated Press confirms a cloudburst in the Ahr valley of the Eifel region Sunday night caused widespread damage with a death toll reported at 150. Rescue and relief operations continue as authorities assess the disaster.
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Germany
Cologne
Associated Press
Ahr-valley
Eifel
Madriz Forces Capture Cape Gracios in Nicaragua
Advices reaching New Orleans report that Cape Gracios fell to Madriz forces yesterday. The communications come from representatives aligned with the titular Nicaraguan government as reported by the Associated Press.
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Madriz
Cape Gracios
Nicaragua
Orleans
Associated Press
Madris Pedis Eter
Myers to be Democratic state treasurer nominee in convention
Columbus June 18 Isaac E Myers Summit county treasurer will be the Democratic nominee for state treasurer against David Staley Creamer. The convention may delay lieutenant governor picks with Mooney favored to win the post and Myers slated to enter once the lieutenant governor race is settled. P Hart of Ironton enters for board of public works, while Edwin Weaver and Joseph Harper discuss other roles.
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Myers
Leutenant
Harmon
Atlee Pomerene
Kemple
D. F. Mooney
Auglaize
Mooney
P. Hart
Ironton
Joseph H. Harper
Washington
D. H
Harper
Edwin Weaver
Washington Do. H
Board of Public Works
Weaver
Woman Loses $200 After Bank Skepticism
Mrs. James Grear of 555 Carlisle Avenue reported to police yesterday that she kept $200 hidden under the matting and found it missing after moving. A silver watch valued at $3 was reported stolen by Thomas Harrison of 17 South Street.
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James Grear
Carlisle” Avenue
Thomas Harrison
South Street
Taft Plans Fall Swing Westward
President Taft will spend ten days or more in the Middle West starting in Cincinnati after Beverly. He will campaign lightly while on the road though the White House does not admit active political involvement. By July Congress ends, he aims to finish most of his legislative program except the anti injunction bill, which is deferred.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Middle West
Cincinnati
Beverly
West
White House
Congress
Antitrust Action Aimed at Great Lakes Towing Firm
The government gathers evidence for a Sherman antitrust suit against the Great Lakes Towing Company. Officials say the case centers on alleged restraint of trade through illegal combinations.
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Washington
Associated Press
Great Lakes Towing.company
Fire and water wreck Montreal building death toll rises
In Montreal a sprinkler tank failed and the Herald building collapsed trapping up to 300 people. Firemen rescued many from the ruin including a brave girl helper and the injured, while Father Martin gave last rites to the gravely injured as the search continued for 27 missing.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Montreal
Herald
Fred Vidal
Vidal
Father Martin
Duncan J. Miller
Typographical Union No. 176
Burton Sees Big Victory for Republican Hope in Ohio
Senator Burton, after returning from Cleveland, believes the Republican candidate will win Ohio and that Carmy Thompson Warren G Harding and Britt Brown are among potential governors. He notes Judge Brown may have the best chance and predicts Governor Harmon will retire, though an unexpected candidate could emerge.
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Ohio
Judge Brown
Burton
Cleveland
Harmon
Oe Rae
Seite Pad
Mae Bat
Foul Tip Fatal Accident At Tipton Baseball Game
A one year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Kissman of Windfall, was accidentally killed at a Tipton baseball game between Tipton White Sox and the Sharpsville Reds. A foul ball struck him near the heart while he stood near the batter. He exclaimed it did not hurt then clutched his chest and fell.
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Tribune
Ind
J.h.”Kissman
Tipton
Sharpsville
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