Winger Hermann Trial Opens With Opening Arguments
Portland report on the start of the Winger Hermann conspiracy trial. Prosecutor F J Henney outlines alleged pact with Mays Jones and others to create a forest reserve in southeastern Oregon, aiming to gain state land worth about 200000. Hermann denies conspiracy and asserts protection of public interests.
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Portland
Winger Hermann
Ths
F. J. Henney
Hermann
Mays
Jones
Maya
Hertran
United States
Joner
H. A. Smith
Worthingon Operron
Vertati
J. W. Rowland
Ore
Kon
Mapa
Meldrum
Hatch
Mr. Honey Cold
Wicer Hermann
Oregon
Franklin Pierce Mays
Woolf, Jones
Mrye Aod Vlormann
Henory Meldrum
Geneva
Washington
Mayo
Jane
Maker City
Moyes
Ormaby
Young Mitchell bars Jeffries Johnson bout permit
San Francisco January 12 John L Regert known as Young Mitchell head of the police commission says no permit for the Jeffries Johnson fight unless directed by a local. He objects to Tex Rickard from Nevada getting concession and backs extending fight limit to 45 rounds from twenty.
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San Francisco
John L. Regert
Board of Supervisors
Young Mitchell
Jeffries- Johnson Oight
Tex Rickerd
Nevada
Herget
National Guard Protects Negroes in Jail Incident
Vieona Jan 12 Three companies of the Illinois National Guard arrived to guard three black men jailed on charges of killing Allen Clark. One man reportedly confessed implicating the others in the alleged crime.
Records broken at Los Angeles in aviation feats
In Los Angeles Jam 12 Glenn H Curtiss set a speed record of 55 miles per hour with a Curtiss biplane. Curtive and Curties machines claimed time to lift off and short distance in ground run records. Louis Panthan failed at the height record while Edgar Smith sustained serious head injury from a Langley propeller. Louis Paulhan failed to beat Curtiss's quick start in 12 1 5 seconds.
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Los Angeles
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtiss
Glenn H. Curtive
Curtises
Glenn H. Curties
Curtie
Louis Panthan
Edgar 8
Smith
Langley
Louis Paulhan
Curtins
Return of Elo p ers Delayed
Chicago January 12 The departure of Roberta de Janon a Philadelphia heiress and Frederick Cohen the waiter with whom she eloped has been postponed until tomorrow Relatives want to avoid a sensational reception on arrival and delay is believed to be for that reason
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Chicago
Roberta de Janon
Philadelphia
Frederick Cohen
Ballinger Pinchot Conflict Moves to Conference
The House refused to concur with Senate amendments to the Pinchot Ballinger resolution and named conferees Dalzell Smith and Fitzgerald. The Senate joined in requesting a conference as Senators Nelson Clarke and McInevery were chosen to serve as conferees.
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Washington
House
Senate
Pinchot-Ballinger
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Smith
Iowa
Fitzgerald
New York
Jones-Humphrey
House Committee On Rules
Hove
Nelson
Clarke
Wyoming
McInevery
Howe criticizes colleges for excess student activities
Howe argues that American universities overly emphasize student activities while neglecting core academics. He highlights the pressure on students to participate and questions the value of widespread extra curriculars in shaping true education.
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H. C. Howe
Villard Hall
University of Oregon
American Colege
Woodrow Whison
Frincetor
Lfe
Howes
Heee
Henry Smith Prichett
Carnegie Institution
Universitie
Lowell
Harvard
Ocurmenac* Cornetl
Schurman
Cornell
Syracuse
Jury acquits Lee Matlock in Oregon case
Salem jury at noon acquitted 19 year old Goshen resident Lee Matlock of a charge tied to an alleged offense against 14 year old Lottie DeWitt in Salem on September 24, 1909. The report notes his alibi witnesses and mentions a cousin Joe Matlock, a fugitive with a $50 reward.
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Salem
State
Lee Matlock
Lottie DeWitt
Matlock
Goshen
Oregon
Joe Matlock
Eugene
Taft Completes Conservation Message For Congress
President Taft has completed his national resources conservation message. Proceeding to Congress, the document runs about 3500 words and will be sent Friday noon. The message outlines policy aims and recommendations for managing natural resources and conservation efforts nationwide.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Strike Avoidance Efforts For Western Switchmen
Washington reports that Western railroad switchmen operating from Chicago may strike, with mediation under the Erdman act after talks failed. Negotiators seek wage and hour changes as Chairman Knapp and Labor Commissioner Neil attempt to unite parties. New York note says Eastern railroads expect amicable wage settlement with trainmen, with talks planned for late next week.
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Washington
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Neil
Erdman
Faor
New York
Crushed to death in split tree near Red Bluff
Robert J. Hall was killed near Red Bluff California when a split pine tree closed like a vise trapping him. The tree split at ground level and fell crushing his head, authorities said yesterday.
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Red Bluff
Cal
Robert J. Hall
Hall
Roseburg Proposal to Create Nesmith County Voted
Roseburg Oregon January 19 The Roseburg Commercial Club approved a February 15 meeting with Douglas and Lane County representation from Eugene to pass resolutions for cutting off the northern part of Douglas and the southern part of Lane to form a new Nesmith County.
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Roseburg, Or
Taft rejects Henry S. Greves for chief forester post
President Taft announced on January 12 that Henry S. Greves head of Yale forestry was not chosen to succeed Pinchot as chief forester.
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Washington
Taft
Henrys. Greves
Yale School of Forestry
Pinchot
Wheat Prices Across Regions in Early Year Reports
Chicago and Portland market notes show January prices across months with wheat yet unchanged in Tacoma. The terse dispatch lists figures for January to September, reflecting slow movement in grain markets through midwinter.
Knox Plan of Arbitration Court Favored
Washington reports indicate state department officials are encouraged as several European powers show interest in Secretary Knox's proposal for a permanent international court of arbitral justice. While no firm replies have arrived, officials note the plan could complement the Hague court but not replace it if the latter operates satisfactorily.
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Washington
State Department
Europe
Knox
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