Gifford Pinchot and His Hobby in Policy Clash
A bent near the center of a political row shows President and supporters thrashing out the Pinchot affair. The ex-forester is portrayed as a stubborn advocate for conservation, fighting corporate power and water development while defending the public interest and the nation’s water supply.
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Con- Ried
Forester
Pinchot
Delilver
Lowe
Executive Department
Wien
Ofiour Forestry
Tilntey
Loco
Was's
Iidustry
Ohio
Goth
Yno
Geickations Ag
Pinchot's Fight to Save National Forest Watersheds
A curent portrait of Gifford Pinchot shows him reshaping forestry policy from a humble interior role to safeguarding water supplies. His stance blocked private water rights, preserving forest watersheds for public use and aligning with Ballinger-Pinchot era tensions over federal control and land management.
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Colorado
Utah
Montana
Oregon
Wasulogten
Pinchot
Pinchottet
Elopees Start Home From Philadelphia in Train
Roberta De Jamon and Frederick Cohen eloped and fled Philadelphia by train under guard of Detectives Emmanuel and Canton. They are due in Philadelphia at 6 o clock this evening. The waiter was placed in a berth after the elopement. Police kept a wary watch as the pair exchanged a final farewell at the station.
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Wees
Walienhaive ChicsgeiFor
Philedelenia
Chicago
Roberta de Jamon
Beireas
Frederick Cohen
Philadelphia
Emmanuel
Bcanton
Etty
Priadelphia
Dé Jahon
Taft Names Henry Graves Yale Forester Chief
President Taft announced the appointment of Henry 8 Graves head of the Yale forestry school to become chief forester of the government, succeeding Gifford Pinchot. Graves studied at Yale and carried forward Pinchot’s forestry work for federal service.
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Henry
Graven
Washington
Taft
Graves
Yale School of Forestry
Gifford Pinchot
Yale School
Forestry
Pinchot
Uncle Joe Cannon’s Insurgent Path Described in Altoona
Jacob F Condo at city hall recalls Uncle Joe Cannon as the insurgent who shifted from Democrat to Republican, driven by ambition and party creation. Condo, a Democrat, notes Cannon’s long career from Illinois neighbors to a key political actor, now eighty and active. Mayon Hoyer and Chief Clark discussed the current campaign with Condo.
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Altoona
Joe" Cannon
Jefferson and
Jackson
Jacob F. Condo
City Hall
Elt
Condo
Mayon Hoyer
Clark Ware
Campalen ‘Torget
Joe
Cannon
Illinois
Republican Party
White Slave Bill Passes House Immigration Exclusion Act
Washington reports the House adopted an immigration bill aimed at excluding undesirables, especially immoral workers. The act sets fines up to 1000 dollars and imprisonment up to ten years for trafficking or assisting illegal trafficking across state lines.
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House
Washington
Immigration Committee
Susi West
Extremes in Checks in New Jersey History
In Trenton on January 13 the state treasurer’s office received the largest check on record, $1,193,809.58 from B W Booth, Essex County, for school tax. the amount was reduced by $3,074,462.62 in settlement. The smallest check noted was for 10 cents in court fees. A distant fragment mentions a fatal explosion at Brandon’s Fe Poutbrof and a horse across the Allegheny.
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Trenton
N. J
B._W. Booth
Hasex
Lucretia Ganpente Portrait Recalled Amid Odd Riddle
A fragmented note recalls Lucretia Ganpente with odd wording about a cape and changing appearance. References to Jan dates and white Caucasian hints appear amid garbled phrases about her face and arms, suggesting a cryptic description rather than a clear event.
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Turnley
Lucretia Ganpente
Cape
Slack
Mad Man Shoots Two Boys and Escapes in New York
In Edgecomb Avenue near 64th Street a middle aged man said to be Italian opened fire, killing 8 year old Robert Loman and fatally wounding 8 year old Arthur Shipley who was taken to a hospital in fair condition. Several neighbors heard the shots.
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New York
Robert Loman
Arthur Shipley
Edgegombervenue
Que
Loman
Tafts Message Ready On Conservation Bills For Congress
Washington January 13 President Taft announced that a special message on conservation of natural resources is completed and will be sent to Congress tomorrow. The 500 word document references bills prepared by Secretary Ballinger under the president and cabinet guidance. It urges swift enactment of needed public land safeguards and withdrawal of lands not yet legally entered.
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Congress
Washington
Tafts
Ballinger
Meat Prices Rise as Corn Costs Hit Stock Scarcity
Denver January 13 Harold Swift of Swift & Co says meat prices are very high and likely to rise further due to costly corn and stock shortages. He urges using cheaper cuts while shortages continue and proper cooking makes them wholesome. Society notes include a wedding of Sueene Goodenow in Michigan to Kyohet Frankal of Chicago amid family objections over an engagement to a Japanese noble Christian.
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Packer
Denver
Colo
Harold Swift
Swift & Co
Swift
Koalakarno
Misa Sueene Goonenoty
Kyohet Fankal
Chicago
Mias Goodenow
Bank treasurer pleads guilty to misusing funds
Robert De Mult, former treasurer of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company of New Haven Connecticut, pleaded guilty to converting $108,000 of the bank's funds for his own use. Sentencing was deferred.
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Bank
New Haven
Conn
Jai
Robert ‘de Mult
Peo Pie's
Bank and ‘Trost ‘Company
Threelty
Fortune Hid Around Dead Priest With 30000 Loot
New Orleans reports that Mary Harty, once housekeeper for Father Nicholas Simon of St Francis de Sales, found about $30,000 in notes, gold, and coins in and around the priest’s home after his death on January 1. The money, packed in envelopes and pockets, was not concealed and lay among ropes and other items. Police examine the scene for its origin and possible connection to the priest’s alleged life.
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New Orleans
Mary Harty
Nicholas Simon
St.Francis de Salles
B.bred Deat Ul ii
Simon
Odtor
Misa
Town Marshal Shot Dead in Savannah: Bradley Arrested
Reports from Claxton and Savannah tell of William Bradley, 20, son of a naval stores man, fatally shooting Town Marshal William Baggatt after an attempted traffic stop. Four shots were fired as Baggatt rested his head on Bradley’s shoulder. three hit, killing the officer instantly. Bradley is under arrest for speeding and related charges.
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Savannah
Claxton
William Bradley
William Baggatt
Bag Rett
Bradley
Punishment for Brokers in Rock Island Case
A Wall Street inquiry found six brokers guilty of acts detrimental to the exchange welfare amid the Rock Island stock deal. The commission named Daniel G Reid as chair while noting Chapin & Co acted for Reid and others in a watch sale that never occurred. The firm, formed in 1901 with Chicago offices, traces its strength to western clients.
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New
Yorkie
Chapta
Soramon
Esland
Spain
Chapin
Rock Toland
Daniel G.reid
Rock Island Company
Chapin & Co
Ntoc
Sponta Tee
Mitige
Wall Street
B. Chapin” & Co
Reid
Rock Island Atock
B. Chapin & Co
Chicago
Domestic Exports Signal Cotton Prosperity for 1909
The report highlights strong export values for 1909 with cotton leading at about 480 million dollars in foreign trade. Corn and wheat shipments also reach high totals, reflecting broad agricultural strength and enabling favorable economic outlook for farmers.
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Winga
Washington
Labor
Department of ‘Cominta
Paris
Prisoner cut while escaping gallery in Easton Pa
Edward Rhoades, arrested for forging merchants in Easton Pennsylvania, attempted escape through a window. Detective Grube grabbed his heels and held on while Rhoades was badly cut by the shattered window. He previously ran a local restaurant, left a wife and three children in Philadelphia.
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Ginew
Eecape
Easton
Jac
Edward Rhoades
Movnday
Eacape
Grube
Rhoedes
Paliadelebie
Impersonator Gourke Faces Trial Trial Adjudication
A report describes Gourke Durmitito facing court action amid a dramatic impersonation scene. Witnesses recount a tense moment where the impersonator displayed a copy of his own face and an overbearing demeanor. The incident ends with fear and laughter as the danger subsides.
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Jarabal
Gourker
Ats
Ostanont
Aerell
Gourke
Gugdaieett
Taoaee
Olagete
Eels in Japan Recipe Degenerate Into Gore and Ritual
A garbled account describes a gruesome kitchen scene with eels and a ritualistic carving process. It mentions a chef or waiter guiding a writhing eel, then severing parts with a knife, and placing pieces into water and containers. The text reflects disturbing content and chaotic reporting style.
Freserick's Most Popular Remedy Ad
A damaged ad claims Freserick's Most Popular remedy promises a positive guarantee for health issues. It touts BLOODINE LIVER PILLS and urges refunds if unsatisfied, directing readers to a contact in Alameda for purchase.
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Freserick
Takea
J. AL
Wiltiameda
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