Ballinger Defense Dominates Spokane Convention
Delegates debate Samuel Evans story on Montana water power sites after Ballinger restored lands from Roosevelt era. Ballinger to defend himself on the rostrum amid intense interest. Resolutions endorse Roosevelt conservation policy and reclamation, California and Arizona delegations backing similar measures.
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Spokane
Samuel Evans
Montana
Ballinger
Roosevelt
E. D. Vincen
Arizona
Congress
California
Nebraska Confronts Ballinger Over Reclamation Policy
Nebraska lawmakers push a resolution denouncing Ballinger on reclamation and water power acts. Ballinger defends conservation principles and private investment, avoiding personnel changes while rejecting government competition with private irrigation enterprises.
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Ballinger
Congress
Klimeeid
Finchot
Reclamation Service
Britishers Strikebreakers Leave for Sweden Amid Unrest
Desperate for work, several shiploads of British workers left for Sweden in search of jobs. Thousands more prepared to depart despite union warnings. The Board of Trade cautioned strikebreakers to avoid interfering in Swedish troubles as Stockholm reports a worsening situation.
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London
Sweden
Board of Trade
Stockholm
Taft Behind Ballinger in Effort to Oust These Men
Washington circles say Director Newell will be removed and Ballinger plans a western tour to reorganize the reclamation bureau. Pinchot may also face removal as Taft signals support for Ballinger, while conservation groups unite to defend both officials amid a major winter fight.
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Taft
Ballinger
Portland
Washington
Evening Journal
Washington Times
Beverley
Massachusetts
Newell
the Times
Reclamation Bureau
Journal
Pinchot
Irrigation Congress
Ural Resources Movement
Walter Ferguson Plans Restart After Creditors Settlement
Walter Ferguson announces retirement from debts and will reopen his business tomorrow morning as usual, inviting customers and friends to resume patronage.
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Walter Ferguson
Six Men Drown Off Cape Ann After Tug Founders
Messages from Boston report that six men drowned when the federal tug Nezenscott foundered in heavy sea off Cape Ann. Rescue efforts and inquiries follow the tragedy as authorities investigate the loss at sea.
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Boston
Cape Ann
Nezenscott
Unseasonably Hot Day In La Grande
A La Grande weather note says temperatures climbed to the upper 80s at noon and dipped to the 80s later, with oppressive heat intensified by a lack of wind.
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la Grande
Jeffries vs Johnson World Championship Fight Articles Signed
Sam Berger for Jeffries and George Little for Johnson signed the world title fight terms in Chicago. They agreed 20 to 100 rounds with Jeffries to decide purse split, a club to be chosen within 60 days, and the bout to occur within six months.
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Chicago
Sam Berger
James J. Jeffries
George Little
Jack Johnson
Berger
Jeffries
Fire Routs Brewster Area. Spokane Records 50000 Loss
A Brewster area message reports near annihilation by fire with property damage totaling about 50 000 dollars. The blaze devastates the town as authorities assess the aftermath and scope of the loss.
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Spokane
Brewster
Man confined in jail feared to be taken for appendicitis
A man unable to walk and believed to suffer appendicitis fears being transported to Baker City for an operation. He remains confined in the county jail as authorities decide on next steps.
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Baker City
Man Escapes From Baker County Jail In Flight To Hot Lake
Harry Frank from Baker County jail suffered a side pain believed to be appendicitis and was taken to hospital for operation. He refused surgery, escaped during the night, rode a freight to Union then walked to Hot Lake where he collapsed in the lobby. Lake officials notified the sheriff. he is returned to La Grande and jailed awaiting Baker County officials. Doctors doubt appendicitis.
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Baker City
Harry Frank
Baker County
Union
Hot Lake
Lake
la Grande
Italian teen shoots rival in vengeance for Sicilian kin
Amat Santicello aged 17 an Italian resident shoots Rafael Gacone five times in New York. The youth seeks revenge after Gascone’s brother killed Amat’s brother and cousin six years earlier. Gascone was once sentenced to death but later reversal and transfer led to the current clash. Gacone stabbed Amat as he fled and faces likely death.
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New York
Amat Santicello
Rafael Gacone
Amat
Gascone
Italy
Albert Patrick
Harry Thaw
Shady Robbery Report Causes Police Doubt
Officers believe no crime occurred as one suspect, an 18 year old, is released after a vague robbery report. The brief notes uncertainty about events and lacks clear evidence or actions taken. The case remains unresolved with minimal details available.
Robbery Case Hinges on Missing Witness Tonight
Police hunt for William Macklroy who says he was assaulted and robbed by four men. A suspect linked to the frame may be freed if the crucial witness does not appear, as two men remain jailed awaiting word on the witness's location.
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William Maclroy
Maclroy
Macllroy
Baker City
Rayburn
MacIroy
Corvallis Residents Favor More and Better Improvements
A Corvallis survey shows widespread support for enhanced public works projects and infrastructure upgrades. Voters favor higher quality streets and safer crossings, with strong backing from local neighborhoods and business leaders.
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Corvallis
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