National conservation talks push for federal control of water power
Sept 8 St Paul dispatches report the conservation congress voted 43 to 8 to back federal control of water power sites. Closing session planned after eliminating tomorrow's meeting amid a truce between state and federal rights advocates. Garfield and Forester voices urge politics be kept out of conservation affairs.
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Roosevelt Refuses Banquet Table With Lorimer at Chicago
Former President Roosevelt arrives in Illinois and declines to sit beside Senator Lorimer at a Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago. He cites Lorimer’s controversial election and graft charges as the reason, while Chicago officials plan welcome speeches. A large turnout expected and banquet plates priced at 3.50.
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Ballinger defends innocence amid censure push in Ballinger probe
Secretary Ballinger says he is innocent of office wrongs and will ignore critics as investigators push to censure and remove him. Sutherland notes the resolution is worthless but concedes anti Ballinger forces scored a surprise move. McCall bolters and key lawmakers expect debate and votes on Ballinger tomorrow with several senators and representatives attending the committee meeting.
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Democrats Harmonize as New York Campaign Looms
Washington dispatch notes the National Republican League convention set for September 30 in New York City aims to unify party factions led by Taft. Democrats in New York seek harmony at a Knickerbocker Hotel meeting led by John A. Dix to bridge conservatives and radicals ahead of the fall governor race.
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Oklahoma
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New York
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Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
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Postoffice Safe Break-In Netted Cash and Stamps
Cracksmen opened the El Verano post office and Sonena California safes at daybreak Sept 8 and carried off about $600 in cash and stamps. A posse tracked them to Napa, with belief the robbers headed toward San Francisco.
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Admission Day fete set for California sixtieth anniversary
San Francisco prepares for the admission of California to the union with a three day carnival. Seventy five thousand native sons and daughters join in celebrating beginning tomorrow and ending Saturday night.
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Crippen Trial Hears Damaging Evidence in London
Dr Crippen and Mme Leneve look worn as trial resumes with chemists’ report of body evidence. A witness testifies to Leneve wearing Crippen belongings after the wife’s disappearance and Crippen’s claim she died en route to America. Inspector Dew notes strained relations and a quarrel the night before disappearing. Court adjourned until Wednesday.
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Annual Show Opens Afternoon with Higher Quality Spirits
The narrator notes the annual show opens this afternoon shining with more refined spirits. Ladies comment on the improved quality, signaling a notable advance in display and offerings for attendees.
Mrs Slater Wins Grand Prize in Yard Display Contest
A local event announced that Mrs. Slater won the grand prize for yard displays. The program featured second prize for Mrs. Fattioon and many exhibits shown in the afternoon showcase.
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Yard Winners Honor Local Display Winners
Winners of the annual yard display prizes are announced with Mrs J D Slater claiming first prize Mr Sandel Deal second and Mrs Robert Patlaon third.
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Aster Show Draws Crowds to La Grande Halls
Guests, mostly ladies, admire hundred plus prize exhibits at La Grande’s central aster bed as music fills the afternoon. Candies and punch sold. yard winners announced by Mrs Donahue. An orchestra to govern tonight, with a likely record crowd.
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La Follette Leads Milwaukee Primary Returns
LaFollette leads Milwaukee with a plurality near fifty thousand in the latest primary returns. The gubernatorial race shows McGovern, the insurgent, ahead by about 150,000.
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Wickersham and Nagel Visit Portland amid Alaska Tour
United States Attorney General Wickersham and Commerce and Labor Secretary Nagel arrived in Portland from Seattle. They refused to discuss Ballinger troubles but hinted at remarks after the committee report. Both officials praised Alaska, noting transportation development will transform the country. Nagel leaves for San Francisco tonight, Wickersham continues to Washington via Butte.
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