Taft Climbs Rainier Route on Washington Trip
President Taft endured a rough ascent of Mt. Rainier reaching 6500 feet and nearly getting stuck in mud while traveling through Washington. He spoke on reciprocity, canal impacts, and conservation as crowds gathered in Seattle and Tacoma during a tight schedule with events at the armory and city hall park.
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Bellingham
Mt. Rainier
Taft
Tatoma
Washington
Paradise Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Armory
Mount Vernon
Everett
Seattle
Tacoma
Canada
Panama Canal
Ballinger
Clark
Fisher
Supreme Court Convenes For October Term Cases Loom
The United States Supreme Court convened at noon for the October term with most justices present. Ongoing routine business filled the day as arguments begin tomorrow on applying anti trust laws to various businesses.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Chicago Fire Recall and Fire Prevention Day Observed
The 40th anniversary of the great Chicago fire was observed in Chicago and across states with governors proclaiming Fire Prevention Day. Gov Deneen urged cooperation to cut fire losses after a nationwide loss of over 234 million dollars last year. The events included a Chicago Historical Society exhibit on the 1871 fire and a citywide cleanup of yards cellars and attics to reduce combustibles.
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Chicago
Union
Deneen
United States
Illinois
Europe
Germany
Chicago Historical Society
National Guard Experts Meet in Buffalo Convention
National Guard association of the United States holds its annual three day meeting in Buffalo with military leaders from the regular army and militia. A delegation will press Congress for federal pay for officers and enlisted men. Guests include Major General Leonard Wood Major General Frederick D Grant and Governor John A Dix.
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Buffalo
N. Y
National Guard Association of the United States
Congress
National Guard
Leonard Wood
Frederick D. Grant
John A. Dix
Defense Wins Contempt Case Delay in McNamara Defense
Los Angeles judge indefinitely postponed the contempt case against Harrington, aiding the defense in the McNamara bomb case. Veniremen hearings begin as jurors are chosen, with debate over excluding merchants and manufacturers’ association members. Expectation grows that James McNamara will be tried first amid rail against venue bias and jury selection hurdles.
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Los Angeles
Bordwell
Harrington
McNamara
Ventlemen
McNamaras
Darrow
Grain Dealers Meet in Omaha for 15th Annual Convention
Grain Dealers National association opens in Omaha with about 1000 members including elevator owners brokers and commission men. Leaders discuss how US grain production can keep pace with consumption during the convention's sessions.
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Omaha
Neb
United States
Grain Dealers’ National Association
Fall River Mills Resume Operation After Nine-Week Break
After a nine week shutdown and part time running earlier, the Fall River Tron Works company, the Borden print cloth concern, resumed operations in all seven mills today. The plant employs 5,000 workers.
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Fall River, Masc
Fall River
Strike unrest spreads as strikebreakers swarmed shops
Reports from Sacramento Portland and San Francisco describe grim strike conditions during the second week. About 200 strikebreakers housed in Southern Pacific shops faced police threats while drivers and engines suffered from sabotage and leaks. Strikers remain firm as rail disruptions grow and trains run late or without proper water and steam connections.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Relations Strained Again Over Morroccan Talks
London reports say Franco German relations worsen over Morroccan negotiations after Italy seized Tripoli. Britain warns a continental war could threaten its interests as Germany seeks greater influence while France resists.
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London
Germany
France
Europe
Tripoli
Turkey
Italy
de Selves
Bloodshed Exaggerated In Tripoli bombardment reports
Reports from London and Rome say the Tripoli bombardment killing was minimal with only three accidental deaths. The town remains largely unharmed and Turkish fleet reportedly safe. Italian governor abolishes slavery in Tripoli as Morse case advances on appeal in Atlanta.
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London
Tripoli
Malta
Rome
Victor
Pisa
Constantinople
D‘olmeo
Morse
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Newman
Oregon Democratic Leader Visits City Amid Campaign Optimism
Bert E. Haney, state chairman for Oregon, is in the city as guest of B. H. Bragg. Haney voices optimism for Democratic chances this season and predicts the donkey will be bronze and displayed at the national capital.
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Bert E. Haney
Democratic Central Committee
State of
Oregon
B. H. Bragg
Haney
Portugal Alarmed at Revolt in Lisbon
Premier Chagas says Portugal may call an extra session to plan measures against revolutionists as he declares the invaders crushed. The move reflects government concern over uprisings in Lisbon.
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Lisbon
Chagas
Portugal
Women in California Edge Toward Suffrage Supreme Test
As California voters prepare for tomorrow's general election, women claim a last chance to win suffrage after a high energy campaign. Leaders say meetings and church and school campaigns broadened support while opponents mount strong resistance, and the outcome will decide if women gain political equality.
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Tas
California
San Francisco
Cal
Aigeen City to Rebuild After River Turmoil
Two companies of troops patrol the Black River to guard wrecked houses as supplies avert famine and waters recede. Officials plan to rebuild the town on the west bank after damage from the flood.
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Black River Falls
Vernon Clinches Morning Win In 4 2 Victory
Vernon won the morning game 4 to 2. The afternoon game is the last of the crucial series.
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Vernon
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