United States probes seal poaching in Alaskan waters
Captain Bertholf reports the schooner Thomas H Bayard carried 28 seal skins in July and may have violated the United States Canada Great Britain seal treaty prompting an investigation by the treasury department. He has patrolled the sealing grounds aboard the Bear all summer and recently captured about 30 Japanese for alleged poaching. A conference involving state and treasury departments discussed possible action by Britain.
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Canan
United Great Britain
Bertholf
United States
Beaf
Treasury Department
Thomas H. Bayard
Sanborn Harbor
Alaska
Bayard
State
Treasury Departments
Greatritain
Philippines May Surpass Alaska in Gold Production
In Washington DC and Manila mining expert A Heise predicts rapid growth for Philippine gold. He cites historical export of gold dust, current prospecting gains under American occupation, and projects reaching $1,000,000 next year and $5,000,000 annually soon. Heiches (Heise) view sees $100,000,000 ore bodies in sight and a rising role for the Philippines in gold production.
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Washington
Philippines
Alaska
A. Heise
Manila
China
Probe small combine and GE inquiry worries officials
Washington reports say government is investigating small electrical material dealers for forming a trust. no proceedings against General Electric. Justice Department officials regret premature publication as inquiry continues and no firm connections to GE are confirmed.
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Washington
General Electric Company
Department of Justice
Department
Lecture Bank Examiners Conference Addresses Bank Fraud Issues
Washington September 23 Controller of the Currency Lawrence Murray urged sharper work by bank examiners. He said embezzlements and dishonest securities had eluded detection and values of paper and securities were often misestimated. The conference drew examiners from territory east of Ohio.
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Washington
Lawrence
Murray
National Bank Examiners
Ohio
Guard Fleet From Cholera Warns U.S. Navy
Secretary Metcalf issues dispatch to Cavite for Admiral Sperry. Cholera has appeared in the Philippines. Limit ship visits or bar officers and men from visitors while at Manila Cavite and during voyages until return from Yokohama.
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Washington
Metcalf
Cavite
Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay for Washington for winter work
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt depart Oyster Bay on the train with a large crowd seeing them off. The return to Washington signals the end of the summer capital era and may be the last time Roosevelt resides at Oyster Bay as president.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Spas
United States
Forest experiment stations planned in western national forests
Washington Sept 22. The national forestry service reports imminent establishment of forest experiment stations in several western national forest states. An experiment station has already been set up on the Cococine national forest in the southwest with headquarters at Flagstaff Arizona.
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Washington
National Forest
National Forestry Service
Cococine National Forest
Flagstaff
Ariz
Minnesota Forest Fires Cause Ten Million Loss
Washington Sept 26 R W Pullman government expert says Minnesota alone faces about ten million dollars in losses from recent forest fires. He has not reported on fires elsewhere in the country.
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Washington
R. W. Pullman
Minnesota
Forest Fire Loss Mounts in Adirondacks
Washington dispatch reports Dr. W. J. McGee says Adirondack forest fires cause about 1 million dollars in damage daily. He notes the fires have forced evacuations and threaten regional resources as containment efforts continue.
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Washington
W. J. McGee
Federal
Ora
Adirondacks
Wright Still Improving After Flight Tragedy
Washington September 23. Orville Wright, who was seriously injured in Thursday’s aeroplane accident that caused the death of Lieutenant Thomas E Selfridge, continues to improve.
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Washington
Orville’ Wright
Fort Myer Hospital
Selfridge
Colonel Stewart Ordered to Appear Before Retiring Board
Secretary of War Wright announced Colonel William F. Stewart, stationed at Fort Grant Arizona, must appear before the retiring board. If found unfit for service he will be compelled to retire from the army. Reports say he could not endure the 90 mile ride.
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Dreyfus
Washington
Secretary of War
Wright
William F. Stewart
Fort Grant
Ariz
Stewart
Ready for Launching Washington Sept 23 Navy reports North Dakota nearing launch
Reports at the navy department indicate the battleship North Dakota under construction at Fore River Mass is nearing completion and should be launched within two months. The vessel is planned as one of the speediest battleships afloat and will be surpassed by few warships internationally.
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Washington
Navy Detment
Fore River
Mass
Pacific Fleet Scatters as Ships Plan Short Visiting Run
The cruiser California of Admiral Swinburne's Pacific fleet heads toward Suava Java today. Nearby, the cruiser Tennessee under Rear Admiral Sebree with destroyers Wasp Whipple and Hopkins set course for Apia for a two day visit in response to a German invitation.
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Washington
California
Swinburne
Suava
Java Island
Pago Pago
Tennessee
Sebree
Wasp
Whipple
Hopkins
Apia
Rescue Effort Planned for Aeon Shipwreck
The captain of the American transport Solace has been told by Secretary Metcalf to investigate saving the vessel Aeon. The inquiry follows a request from English insurance underwriters via their Baltimore agent as Solace prepares to sail from Samoa to assist the wrecked ship and its crew and passengers.
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Washington
Solace
Samoa
Aeon
Metcalf
England
Baltimore
Tuberculosis Congress Delegates Visit National Museum Exhibits
Washington September 25 delegates gathering for the international congress on tuberculosis show great interest in public exhibits at the National Museum. State exhibit demonstrations occurred all day with moving pictures and lectures accompanying the displays.
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Washington
National Museum
Navy torpedo boats to hold target practice near San Francisco
Washington Sept 22 The Navy Department ordered torpedo boats Goldsborough Rowan Fox and Davis to hold target practice in Drakes Bay near San Francisco. They will proceed to San Diego and arm there by October 24 before joining the fleet for a cruise southward.
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Washington
Navy Department
Goldsborough
Rowan
Fox
Davis
Drakes Bay
San Francisco
San Diego
Cholera Threat Shapes Manila Arrival Etiquette
Washington reports that communication with Admiral Sperry's fleet at Manila hinges on the cholera situation. If danger of contagion is believed serious, shore leave for sailors will be prohibited.
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Washington
Admiral Sperry
Manila
Wright Improves After Fort Myer Aeroplane Crash
Orville Wright remains at Fort Myer Hospital after the recent aeroplane accident that also claimed the life of Lieutenant Selfridge. Doctors report ongoing improvement and stable condition as he recovers from his injuries.
Bank Conversion Approved in Newberg Oregon
Washington dated report states the controller of the currency approved the Bank of Newberg Oregon converting into the United States National Bank of Newberg with a capital of 50000 dollars.
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Washington
Bank of Newberg, Or
United States National Bank of Newberg
New Postmaster Appointed in Enterprise Washington
Enterprise Washington Sept 25 Ben Weth ers has been appointed postmaster at Enterprise to succeed W T a resigned This is a presidential office.
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Enterprise
Washington
Ben Wethers
Enterprise, Or
New Rural Carrier Appointed at Hood River Route 2
Hood River sees staffing update as William H Raichew named regular rural carrier for Route 2 with Ma A Raichew serving as substitute. The appointment announced Sept 25 outlines the two postal positions in Hood River.
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Hood River
Washington
William H. Raichew
Ma A. Raichew
Destructive Forest Fire Rages Through Eureka Area
High winds fan a massive blaze near Eureka destroying Wood Lumber plants and timbered tracts. Fire rips a 30 mile stretch, threatens Fieldbrook and Little River districts, with two proven deaths and unidentified body remains found. fire moves inland toward Trinity county.
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Eureka
Cal
Little River Redswood Lumber Company
A. Carlson
Frank Whitemore
Trinidad
Little River
Iediera
Trinity County
Rockefeller as Author in The World's Work
New York September 25 John D Rockefeller debuts as an author in The World's Work series Some Random Reminiscences of Men and Events He explains why he now speaks citing misstatements about forced partnerships and defends Standard Oil's growth and direct selling strategy.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Ocober
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Storm lashes Los Angeles area with heavy rain and damage
A violent storm dumped several inches of rain across Los Angeles and surrounding counties over 48 hours. Bakersfield suffered a ranch house hit and destroyed, while Kern river oil fields lost oil to irrigation ditches. In San Luis Obispo a barn was struck by lightning, sparking fear in horses and leading to six being shot.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bakersfield
Kern River
San Luis Obispo
Local Option Wins Point In Indianapolis House Vote
Local optionists secured a narrow 51 to 49 victory in the Indiana house as they advanced the bill to a second reading. Opponents worked hard to derail the measure with attempts at indefinite postponement, yet the anti liquor forces suffered a signal setback.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wright Makes Good Trip Over Le Mans Wind
Wilbur Wright completed a successful flight at Le Mans France with a 18 mph wind. He stayed aloft for 54 minutes and covered 39 kilometers officially about 24 miles, roughly 0.5 km longer than the Michelen prize flight. Strong winds forced wide turns making actual distance near 85 miles.
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Wright
Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Mr. Wright
Carnegie Plans Gift to Britain Hero Fund
London prompt reports Andrew Carnegie will transfer 1,250,000 pounds to trustees to establish a hero fund in Britain following the success of his American program. The move underscores his continued philanthropy and international charitable aims.
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Carnegie
London
America
Andrew Carnegie
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