Washington officials to attend public lands convention in Denver
President and key officials including Garfield Ballinger Newall Wilson and Pinchot plan to defend forest reserve policy and coal land withdrawals at the Denver convention. They argue lands were conserved for settlers and water supply protected while withdrawals are being classified and restored.
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Washington
Garfield
Carter
Ballinger
The
Land Office
Newall
Denver
Wilson
Forester
Tokyo Plot Alert Ties Progressive Party to Japan
Washington reports that a Japanese Progressive Party alliance seeks to overturn the Sanji ministry and the exclusion clause in immigration law. Allies in Tokyo urge recalling Viscount Aoki, aiming to compel an apology and indemnity for Japanese unrest in San Francisco.
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Progressive Party
Washington
Progressives
Japan
United Tes
Tokyo
Viscount Aoki
United States
San Fran
Saonji Ministry
State Department
California
San Francisco
Tokio
Two New National Parks Proposed in Oregon
Washington reports that if winter legislative action succeeds, a national park will be created along the Columbia River around Multnomah Falls and another in the extreme southwest corner of Oregon to protect a grove of giant trees. Both areas were previously part of forest reserves and withdrawn for park creation. The Interior Secretary will urge the needed legislation next winter.
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Washington
Columbia River
Multnomah Falls
Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Forest land withdrawals and restorations in Montana
The interior department restores and withdraws large tracts in Montana for forest areas. Areas near Lodge and Ruby Moon national forests, Helena, Madison, Snowy Mountain, Crazy Mountain, and Bitterroot are affected, with specific acreages listed as withdrawn or restored for forestry use or entry.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Lodge and
Ruby Moon National Forest
Helena National Forest
Montana
Madison Forest
Snowy Mountain National Forest
Crazy Mountain Forest
Bitter Root Forest
Senator John Tyler Morgan Dies in Washington
United States Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama died at 11 16 Tuesday night after years of ill health. The angina pectoris cause was recorded. At his deathbed were his daughters Miss Mary Morgan and Miss Cornelia Morgan and his secretary J O Jones. Funeral arrangements were to be held in Selma Alabama.
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Senator Morgan
Washington
United States
John Tyler Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Mary Morgan
Cornelia Morgan
J. 0. Jones
Morgean
Selma
Army board to inspect contracted animals at Walla Walla
Changes in Army June 12 announces a board to meet at Walla Walla Washington to inspect animals purchased under contract for the army. Members include Colonel Edward A Goodwin Captain Alonzo Gray Captain Edward F McGlachin Jr Fourth Field Artillery veterinarian Henry W Peter and Major William H Sage who is relieved from duty in this city and will report to Vancouver Barracks.
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Army
Washington
Walla Walla
Wash
Edward A. Goodwin
Fourteenth Cavalry
Alonzo Gray
Edward F. McGlachifn, Jr
Fourth Field Artillery
Henry W. Peter
William H. Sage
Vancouver Barracks
Government to prosecute Harriman and associates for rail deal violations
Developments since the White House cabinet meeting last Friday evening suggest the government will initiate anti-trust proceedings against K H Harriman and his associates. The actions relate to the Chicago and Alton railroad deal and Union and Southern Pacific transactions and possibly the Southern Pacific and San Pedro agreement.
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Harriman
Washington
White House
Chicago & Alton
Union
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
New Northwest Postmasters in Oregon and Washington
Postmasters appointed in Oregon include Fairgrounds Marion county Harrison Doe carrier Henry H. Craig substitute Kent Sherman county Walter H. Bennett vice H. G. Donley resigned Provost Josephine county Henry F. Bailey vice H. L. Green resigned. Washington Anatome Asotin county Earl E. Kirkpatrick vice J. A. Bradley resigned McMurray Skagit county John W. Blake vice M. Larock removed.
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Northwest
Washington
Oregon—Fairgrounds
Marion County
Harrison Doe
Carrier
Henry H. Craig
Kent
Sherman County
Walter H. Bennett
H. G. Donley
Provost
Josephine County
Henry F. Bailey
H. L. Green
Anatome
Asotin
Earl E. Kirkpatrick
J. A. Bradley
McMurray
Skagit
John W. Blake
M. Larock
Interior Withdraws Lands Around Multnomah Falls for National Parks
The secretary of the interior withdraws land surrounding Multnomah Falls and the Siskiyou big trees in Oregon from all forms of entry. The move aims to create national parks to protect the falls and ancient trees.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Multnomah Falls
Siskiyou
Oregon
Carrie Nation Arrested After Saloon Protest
Carrie Nation was arrested after haranguing a crowd in front of a downtown saloon in Washington on June 14. The incident occurred during a public demonstration leading to authorities detaining Nation.
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Carrie Nation
Washington
Rail rate dispute over Portland routing hits Interstate Commerce Board
The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association and other Washington lumber groups sue major railroads led by Northern Pacific Great Northern Oregon Short Line Union Pacific and 15 others. They allege the lines block a Portland Oregon route for Western Washington to Midwest shipments and charge local Portland rates with subsequent car transfers. They also claim refusals to interchange cars and car shortages hinder shipments.
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Washington
Puget Sound Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oregon Short Ling
Union Pacific
Portland
Ore
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Midle West
Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz Convicted of Extortion
A jury of twelve in San Francisco finds Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz guilty of extortion after a brief deliberation of one hour and thirty five minutes. The verdict was unanimous. sentencing is set for January 27.
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San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
Oliver Grand Jury
Charles E. Capp
Burns
Associated Press
President Roosevelt Leaves Washington for Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt departed Washington for his summer home at Oyster Bay arriving about five this evening. The party includes Mrs. Roosevelt Mrs Cowles Secretary and Mrs Leeb and Mr M Latta. He plans a quiet summer at Oyster Bay with one exception and will remain there until the September 30 unveiling at Canton Ohio of the McKinley memorial monument. The Roosevelt children are at Oyster Bay awaiting their parents arrival.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Washington
Canton
Foster Lumber Company complaint to ICC over rail rates
The Foster Lumber Company of Tacoma filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging that shipments of timber products from Washington to towns in Colorado and Kansas are charged higher rates than to comparable points within the state with longer hauls. The difference cited is 18 cents per hundred pounds.
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Washington
Foster Lumber Company
Tacoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri Pacific Northern Pacific
Towner
Colo
Tribune
Kan
Fort Cornwall Progressives Adopt Anti Japanese Resolution
The Fort Cornwall Progressives held a meeting in Tokio on June 12 and adopted a resolution condemning San Francisco anti Japanese sentiment on the Pacific Coast. It cites last month's assault on Japanese trading places as a flagrant breach of treaty rights between the two nations.
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Tokio
Fort Corneil
Pacific
United States
San Francisco
Postmasters Appointed in Oregon and Washington
Northwest Postal Affairs reports appointments and resignations in Oregon and Washington. Charles W. Brown succeeds M. F. Dickson in Oregon Palmer and Benson I L Northrup replaces Robert A. Mason in Washington Clearwater. W A McCoy appointed regular carrier and Rollie Ranny named substitute rural free delivery at New Kamitche Washington.
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Northwest Postal Affairs
Washington
Oregon
Pullman Car Company Rebels
Washington June 15 The Pullman Company denies the Interstate Commerce Commission may regulate its rates challenging the constitutionality of the railway rate law in response to a case filed by St Paul citizens.
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Pulliman Car Company
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Citizens of
St. Paul
Pullman Company
National Bank Opens in Centralia with 100000 Capital
The United States National Bank of Centralia Washington has been authorized to begin business with capital of 100000 dollars. Chas Gilchrist is named president and J Daubney is cashier. The new bank is located in Washington state and begins operations immediately.
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New National Bank
Washington
United States National Bank of Centralia
Wash
Chas
Gilchrist
J. Daubney
Jcashier
Possible dispute at The Hague over conquest rights
A Vienna dispatch claims Japan will raise the right of a conqueror to annex subjugated territory at The Hague conference. The claim notes Russia and the United States would oppose Japan, with the U S proposing a motion against it. The piece highlights tensions between Japan and America and US interests in Manchuria and Corea.
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New York
Vienna
Herald
Japan
Rusia
United States
Manchuria
Corea
America
Cross examination of Harry Orchard ends in Boise
The Boise Idaho report notes the cross examination of Harry Orchard closed after six full days on the stand and portions of two more days. He faced 26 hours of cross questioning after a 9:30 a.m. start on June 4, finishing at 2:30 p.m. yesterday.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
M Down
Americans Smelting Proposes 15 to 25 Cent Wage Rise
A Helena dispatch reports that American Smelting and Refining plans a second daily wage increase of 15 to 25 cents for workers, while yardmen and mechanics keep current hours and eight hour shifts replace ten. The firm also broadens bonus terms as employees had demanded 50 cents extra per day.
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Butte
Mont
Helena
American Smelting & Refining Company Today
Be Gentle With Japanese
Honolulu June 14. Commissioner of Immigration Sargent orders continued careful inspection of Japanese immigrants but stops carding them. Local officials allegedly found Japanese navy members here communicating directly with their home government, not through the Japanese consul as naval custom.
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Honolulu
Commissioner of Immigration
Sargent
Russia Plans New Borrowing to Support Domestic Needs
A Paris dispatch to the Times says financiers arrange a loan to Russia totaling 1000000 with the United States providing 1200000. The funds are to be used exclusively for domestic needs, as part of an international financial arrangement.
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Russia
New York
Paria
the Times
United States
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