Special Message Attacks Fabrication in Dick to Dick Letter
President Taft releases a lengthy congressional message defending his position on the Controller Bay controversy. He labels the so called Dick to Dick letter a fabrication and accuses accusers of false statements. Pinchot and others respond to the president's defense amid references to Alaska and related disclosures.
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United States
Corn Crop Above Average as Weather Improves Yields
In the Corn Belt, Illinois and Iowa are expected to post bigger crops this year despite June weather. Illinois acreage falls slightly to 10,503,000 with an estimated 413 bushels per acre yielding 432,773,900 bushels worth about 1,600,000, Illinois farmers. Iowa increases to 9,852,000 acres with 42.3 bushels per acre, producing 416,739,600 bushels valued at roughly 208,969,300.
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Special Train Possible for Pioneer Reunion Attendance
A special Saturday train may run for pioneers to attend the annual reunion if enough people notify Secretary J. D. Slater tomorrow morning. Mr. Slater will arrange a round trip fare of about $1.00 if demand is sufficient. without strong interest the service may not be provided.
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No Clemency For Webb Declared By Governor West
Governor West announced no clemency for Jesse P. Webb who was convicted of murdering Albert Johnson in Portland last winter. The supreme court yesterday affirmed the superior court judgment that Webb must hang, and he remains in the penitentiary. Webb earlier said he preferred to pay the full penalty.
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Court Wheels Grind Over Horse Ownership Case
Circuit court heard a dispute over ownership of horses with a jury expected to decide later today. Charles Van Digne was found guilty of larceny from a person and faces sentencing next Saturday at eight. W J Hunter and Roy Land pled guilty to cattle rustling and await sentencing tomorrow.
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Wool Tariff Bill Passes in Surprise Senate Return
Washington July 27 An amendment to the Payne wool tariff bill favored by R M La Follette passed 48 to 82 after rejection of the Underwood measure. La Follette claimed his plan would cut duties about 87 percent, while the House reform bill aimed at further reductions was defeated. The bill moves to conference with the House as Republicans pivoted to support the La Follette alternative.
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Winona
C A C boys join Alaska mining operations at Treadwell Mine
Oregon Agricultural College miners K J Atkinson Clarence Jamison Vincent Gianella travelled toward Alaska when news of Dawson smallpox blocked their route. They joined the Treadwell cyanide plant where 150 on a waiting list found immediate work. C C Howe and Clifford A Dunn, other CAC mining graduates, pursued posts in Idaho and North Yakima respectively.
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Ore
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Portland
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Sharod
Alaska
Vincent P. Gianella
Honet
Oregon Agricultural College School of Mines
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Treadwell
C. C. Howe
Hillyard, Wash
Bumker Hill Sulivan Mine
Idaho
Colle
Clifford A. Dunn
Cloverdale
North Yakima
Millionaire Broker Murdered in New York Hotel Room
In New York on July 27 burglars beat to death 70 year old William Jackson and a wealthy broker in his Iroquois Hotel room. An employee found the bodies after a struggle believed to involve chloroform. Jackson was a member of the Van Shick company.
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Anglo German crisis stirs Europe with threats of war
London reports British naval orders for immediate coal and fleet readiness as Asquith and Balfour press Morocco negotiations. German papers criticize Britain while Berlin warns Britain to stay hands off. Kaiser heads to Berlin after a cruiser voyage amid rising tensions. Paris diplomats hope for a practical Moroccan settlement. London notes the king’s frail health amid political strains.
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Spokane Water Works claims world pumping record
Alexander Lindsay, Spokane water superintendent, says the city pumped over 58 million gallons in a period, with 24 million gallon reservoirs in reserve. Water reached 48 degrees, drawn from deep wells under municipal control led by Charles M. Fascett, with broad sprinkling rights for residents and improved mains delivering high pressure citywide.
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Probers Resume Hearings On Wall Street Merger
New York July 27 The investigating committee led by Representative Stanley of Kentucky arrives to resume hearings near United States Steel offices. The focus remains the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption, with no confirmation of summoning J P Morgan George Perkins or ex President Roosevelt, though action could be taken to uncover the merger’s foundation facts.
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Frightful Train Collision Kills Seventeen in Hamlet N C
A head on crash near Hamlet North Carolina between a seaside freight and an express passenger train from Charlotte left seventeen dead and about forty injured. Reports say the engineer forgot orders and attempted to cross as a second section of the express passed, triggering the collision.
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Aviator Johnstone Sets Four Hour Continuous Flight Record
Mineola Louisiana July 1 27 Aviator Johnstone established a new American record for continuous flight remaining aloft four hours and two minutes. He circled a 41 2 nate mile course 38 times before an engine failure forced a landing.
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Paralyzed leg in Mitauer case. Mrs Mc Manigal treated
In Los Angeles on July 27 Phystelatia reports Mrs Mc Manigal wife of the confessed dynamiter has a partially paralyzed left leg and a treatment plan is set. Worry is noted as a principal factor in her condition.
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Mississippi Senate Race Looms with Percy and Vardaman Leading
Mississippi enters the final stage of a Democratic primary for U S Senate with Leroy Percy seeking re election. Ex Governor James Vardaman and H Alexander also enter, but most expect a two horse race between Percy and Vardaman with a possible second primary. Earl Brewer of Clarksdale is slated to win the gubernatorial nomination without opposition.
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Clarksdale
Illinois Democrats Confident In Statewide Victory Next Year
Democratic leaders in Springfield foresee the party sweeping the next state election driven by a Republican split. Chicago Senator Walter Jones is positioned as Merriam’s candidate for governor amid factional tensions. The Merriam progressive wing aims to rally behind his bid as Denton rivals threaten to fracture the GOP.
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Chas. Merriam
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Merriam
Denton
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Otter
Chinese Apple Men Coming to Pekin Plan
The government considers sending agricultural experts to the United States to study the apple growing industry with a view to adding it to China’s industries. Oregon and Washington apples are praised in Chinese cities due to gifts from James Hill and others with commercial ties. The expedition may sail in late September visiting Oregon and Washington.
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United States
Archbishop Messmer Leaves Milwaukee for Europe
Archbishop Messmer, head of Milwaukee's Catholic church, departs with a party for Montreal and then to Burd. He will travel on to Switzerland to spend the summer at his old home, continuing his journey abroad for the season.
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