Timber Trust Control Threatens Private Timber Supply
Washington reports a special Bureau of Corporations study finds four fifths of standing timber privately owned under a growing trust led by Weyerhaeuser, Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific. The report warns such concentration risks national resources and favors private gains over conservation.
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Timber Trust
Washington
Herbert K. Smith
Congress
Peterten
Weyerhauser Timber Company
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Soriour
National League Schedule Meeting Opens at Breslin Hotel
New York Feb 14 reports from all clubs indicate the National League schedule meeting began at the Breslin Hotel. No serious controversy is expected over the 14 game schedule adoption though owners and managers may discuss several matters of importance tomorrow.
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New York
Cirofit
Breslin
Measles Epidemic Hits Nome Eskimos and Children
A serious measles outbreak affects Eskimo and white children in Nome Alaska as of February 14, prompting health concerns and potential public health responses.
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Nome
New Method of Warfare Against Census Takers
Militant suffragists plan a boycott to deny information to census enumerators. Mrs. Deapard of the Women's Freedom club announced the step, urging women householders to refuse to supply information to the census takers in April to pressure Premier Asquith for a suffrage bill this session.
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le Son
Six men lost when schooner Oshkosh capsizes off Columbia River
One survivor, Geo Hay of Hammond, clung to engine room machinery for three hours after a big wave overturned the Oshkosh three miles off the Columbia jetty. The crew of six drowned while the vessel was en route from Umans River. searchers patrol the beach for bodies.
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Astoria
Point Adams
Oshkosh
Columbia Bys Re
Umans River
Geo. Hay
Hammond
Taft Hosts Boy Scout National Council Start at White House
President Taft honorary president of the Boy Scouts greets the delegation at the White House this afternoon. Leaders from the organization gather for the first meeting of the national council as khaki clad boys march from the New Willard Hotel to the East Room and are welcomed by the president and cabinet members.
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Washington, D.C
Taft
Boy Scouts of America
White House
New Willard Hotel
Bench Show Opens in Winnipeg With Record Entry
Winnipeg Wanp Winnipeg Man Peb 14 Western Canada Kennel Club opened its annual bench show with a larger entry than ever before and a greater variety of breeds. Exhibits come from across Canada and the United States including Toronto Montreal and Buffalo.
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Winnipeg
Man
Western Canada Kennel Club
Winnipes
Canada
United States
Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Former Judge Millam Dey Named Equitable President
New York reports former Judge Millam Dey, vice president of Equitable Life, will succeed Paul Morton as president after the upcoming election. The vote is set for Thursday.
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New York
Millam Dey
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Paul Morton
John Hammond Named U.S. Ambassador for Coronation
John Hammond will represent the United States at the coronation of King George in London. He has accepted the appointment as special ambassador for the United States for the occasion.
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Washington
John Hammond
United States
King George
London
Congressmen protest proposed two-cent second class postal rate
Washington February 14 Congress men and senators received letters protesting a proposed increase to second class postal rates. The protesters warned the higher charges would wipe out recipients and burden the public with higher mailing costs.
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Washington
Itite
Oregon House Votes to Abolish Whipping Post in Domestic Case
Oregon's lower house passed Buchanan's bill abolishing the whipping post for wife beaters despite veto by Governor Wrat. Buchanan defended the move as independence from executive interference. The Senate earlier backed a Taft anti reciprocity call and Multnomah County got one more circuit judge after a split vote.
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Salem
Oregon
Wrat
Buchanan
West
Fouts
Callias
Taft
Congress
Senate
Collin
Multnomah County
House
Graft Cleaning Starts In Seattle Investigation
Judge Vain granted prosecutors’ request for a grand jury probe into a vice syndicate allegedly operating in Seattle under police protection. Detective Burns, famed for the Ruef Schmitz graft exposure, gathered evidence and says 80 members have confessed. A warrant for ex Chief Wappenstein’s arrest exists, pending flight.
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Seattle
Vain
Murphey
Seatte
Wm. Burns
San Francisco
Burns
Wappenstein
Burne
Day in Dayton as Florida DAR delegates gather
Delegates to the Florida division of the Daughters of the American Revolution enjoy a welcoming reception in Dayton Florida on February 14. The regular congress session opens tomorrow and runs through Friday with attendees arriving for the event.
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Dayton
Fla
Florida
Daughter's of the American Revolution
Congress
Provincial and Federal Talks on Reciprocity Across North America
Manitobans prepare to vote on a reciprocity pact with the United States with talk of lowering duties on agricultural implements. Canadian manufacturers condemn the treaty and plan to send copies to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. James J Hill leads a Chicago demonstration in support of reciprocity with Canada featuring speeches by Kyion and other officials.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
United States
Toronto
Canadian Manufacturer's Association
Coplea
Alfred Laurier
Chicago
Ills
James J. Hill
Canada
Kyiox
Dominion
Temperance Rally In Springfield Urges County Option Bill
Governor Stubba of Kansas heads speakers at a mass convention of temperance forces in Springfield under the Illinois Anti Saloon League. The gathering aims to push a statewide county option bill now before the state legislature.
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Springfield
Tus
Stubba
Kansas
Lst
Mkonots
Illinois Anti- Saloon League
Reorganize Commercial Club On A Permanent Basis Tonight
A postponed meeting of Commercial Club members and directors will decide the procedure for its reorganization and elect officers. Six propositions are under consideration including a plan tied to an electric grid project in Grande Ronde valley with multiple stakeholders. The outcome could involve a major civic plan and requires strong attendance.
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Grande Ronde Valley
Horses fetch hefty price at string sale
Buyler eagerly picked up an entire string selling for a fancy price of 2825 dollars for twelve horses. Floyd McKennon of Alice led the sale considering the group drew the average price, with buyer J. Mrby seeking a ready supply. McKennon restocked his ranch using Wade stock from Lostine.
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Floyd McKennon
Alice
J. Ts
Mr. McKennon
Former State Senator on Trial in Albany Bribery Case
Former New York state senator J. Gardner, indicted last fall for bribery tied to defeating the Rat Race Track Betting bill, went on trial in the Albany Supreme Court. Assistant District Attorney Robert H. Elder testified that Otto G. Foeskier, then a state senator, was approached by Gardner with an offer of money to vote against the bill.
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New York
J. Gardner
New York State Senate
Albany
Supreme Court
Gardner
Brooklyn
Robert H. Elder
Kings County
Otto G. Foesiker
Conductor Shot in Dining Car Attack Near Lewiston Junction
Conductor J. Reeder of Portland is in critical condition after being shot twice in the breast by a man trying to enter a dining car at Lewiston junction. The assailant fled and the injured conductor was rushed to a local hospital in Walla Walla after being alerted by the breaking glass.
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Walla Walla
J. Reeder
Portland
Locr
Reader
Lewiston Junction
County Seat Fight Bloodshed Looms in Oklahoma Towns
Oklahoma City reports militia in readiness to rush to Mountain Peak and Snyder amid a county seat dispute. Bloodshed is imminent as rivals marshal forces.
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Oklahoma City
Mountain Peak
Snyder
Relief Army Halted Near Cadelaria
Advance of General Navarro with Federal troops to relieve Juarez reportedly stopped by forces under General Orozco near Cadelaria. The report places the halt days after February 14 and notes ongoing fighting in the Juarez region.
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Paso
Navarro
Juarez
Orozco
Cadelaria
Lane Decks and Officials Face March Fourth Sweep
A Washington special report notes that Lane Deck and other officials may lose their posts as the looming March 4 turnover approaches, with potential further removals in its wake. The piece frames a broad count of impending changes among lawmakers and aides.
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Washington
Congress
State Department Turmoil Signals Diplomatic Shake-Up
Descriptive notes indicate a broad upheaval in the U S diplomatic service with expected resignations demotions and transfers. Henry L Wilson of Spokane Wash is mentioned as a possible mover from the legation at Brussels toward a new post while Oscar Btrans resigns a Turkey ambassadorship leaves a vacancy. Rockhill of St Petersburg is named as a likely successor and South American posts may see changes this spring with Latin American slots still unclear. President Taft and Secretary await candidates and defer final decisions.
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State Department
Dierntawals
Henry L. Wilson
Spokane
Washanibaksnadar
Mexico
Wilson
Daring Thug Loots Portland Jewelry Store
A well dressed desperado looted the Diamond Palace on Washington Street after a clerk turned to fetch more diamonds. He escaped with about $1,000 in gems as detectives pursue him through crowded streets with police alerted.
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Portland
James Gilbert
Diamond Palace
Washington Street
Gilbert
Albert
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Joseph G. Cannon
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Beatie
Clapp
Minnesota
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