Progressive Republicanism in defense of public interests
The piece argues for Progressive Republicanism favoring federal resource conservation, railroad regulation, anti trust enforcement, and liberal internal improvements. It promotes independent federal judges, a tariff commission, reform of the Senate and House to reduce control by leaders, and government as guardian of the weak against concentrated wealth.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Aldrich and Cannon
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Committee On
Government absorbs millions in Ballinger inquiry costs
The Ballinger investigation cost the government at least 32500 for printing stenographers mileage and similar expenses. Chairman Nelson estimates 15000 more miscellaneous costs and 17500 for about 7000 pages of testimony. Witness travel reached Seattle Alaska and Porto Rico with many officials serving as witnesses. The inquiry is unique as both prosecution and defense are government financed. Legal fees of private parties are borne by those needing representation.
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Ballinger
Nelson
Washington
Seattle
Alaska
Porto Rico
Congress
Oregon to Gain Congressman in New Census Count
The census estimates Oregon population at 675 879, predicting at least one additional representative in Congress. The 1910 total marks a 262 342 increase since 1900, with 1900 at 413 537. A funeral scene features a slang loving child asking about Aunt Blanche's looks.
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Oregon
Census Bureau
Congress
United States
Blanche
Leavenworth Dominates Skykomish In One-Sided Game
Leavenworth won 12 to 1 at Skykomish, with a lone Sky score in the sixth inning. A standout sixth inning play saw Coulson back up Bee to retire a batter. Smith made a remarkable running catch through the fielding chaos near the cow-filled ground, drawing cheers from Sky supporters and Leavenworth players alike.
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Leavenworth
Skykomish
Sky
Mr. Miller
Bee
Coulson
Doir
Siesta
Smith
Indian pitcher Harmon not steady as Skykomish fall to Leavenworth
Leavenworth defeats Skykomish 13 to 8 in a game where Harmon was relief by Thompson after five innings. Thompson surprised teammates with tight pitching allowing four hits in four innings while Miller worked nine. Stolen bases by Tholin Miller Raymond and Thompson highlight a fast start despite Harmon’s rough first inning.
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Harmon
Sky
Leavenworth
Thompson
Skykomish
Tholin
Miller
Raymond
Keppler
Coulson
Bee
Dooley
Loomis
Watson
Kelsey
Elder
Williams
Destructive Cold Waves Hit Much of Nation
A broad cold snap on April 12 and 13 swept east of the Rockies and a separate cold spell in the central states brought heavy snow to New Mexico. The frost damaged crops from Washington to Muscogee County, Georgia, threatening fruit, corn, wheat and timber while raising hopes for future western crops and sharp price gains. The Muscogee sheriff’s April 25 letter to his sister describes unprecedented garden bloom followed by sudden cold and snowfall forecasting widespread vegetation loss.
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Rocky Mountains
Northwest
United States
Central States
New Mexico
Washington
Columbus
Georgia
Muscogee County
George Briskey
Massie Chosen to Lead Seattle Mountaineers Expedition
Joe Massie will guide the Mountaineer club of Seattle on a summer expedition north of Leavenworth. Start from Chiwaukum July 23 with camps at Lake Wenatchee Chikamin Creek Phelps and Buck Creek Pass. The group travels unarmed to avoid accidental shootings among members.
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Joe Massie
Mountaineer Club
Seattle
Leavenworth
Northwest
Chiwaukum
Lake Wenatchee
Chikamin Creek
Phelps
Buck Creek Pass
Taft Considers Shifting Interior to Public Works Plan
Reports say President Taft will study a summer plan to abolish the department of the interior and form a new department of public works. The change would oversee Panama Canal construction, irrigation and conservation work, with forest service moved to the new department and public lands bureau becoming a subordinate branch. The Ballinger affair is not the reason, though he might not head the new department.
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Department of the Interior
Department of Public Works
Taft
National Capital
Ballinger
Panama Canal
Forest Service
Department
Bureau of Public Lands
Washington Roads Make Money Despite High Rates
A. W. Perley the state railroad inspector says Washington earns $1000 per mile per year more than any other northwest state, especially on transcontinental lines like the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. He adds the commission saved about $1,700,000 for the state through lower rates and higher railroad property taxes.
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Washington
Northwest
A. W. Perley
State
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Eagles Beat Firemen 26 to 21 In Batfest At Ball Park
Crowds enjoyed a playful Sunday game between the Eagles and Firemen at the ball park. Final score 26 to 21 favored the Eagles amid jokes about a 99 to 90 miscount and calls to relevel the infield.
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Eagles
Firemen
Ball Park
Jack Cigarmaker
Heffernan
Bill Roach
Mr. Blacksedge
McGrath
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New York Evening Post
Leigh Richmond Freeman
North Yakima
Keho
Mr. Freeman
Elliott
Leavenworth PO
Mahoney
Souder
Balsa
Aymond
Iller
P Nee
SKY Oe
Saint PO Thompson
Watson, Ss
McAvoy
Dean
R. Kelse de
Bilder
Harmon, P
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Middle
Massie
Mountaineers
The
Echo
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