Ballinger Cleared in Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry
Washington reports the Ballinger Pinchot committee exonerates Secretary of the Interior Ballinger. The majority finds no case against him, condemns his accusers as driven by animosity over conservation policy, and notes critics’ motives. Details include coal lands, water power sites, and actions on Indian agreements.
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Bal- Yinger
Congressional Committee
Ballinger-Pinchot
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Ballinger
Il. R. Glevis
Gifford Pinchot
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Eiter
Cunningham
Alaska
Erid
Bailinger
Interior Department
Faltlinger
Pinchot
Siaskan
Minneapolis
Bir
Madison
Baliinger
AE Jong
Case Resembles Thaw Trial in Vincennes Murder Case
A Vincennes youth faces murder charges as experts on nervous diseases and insanity testify for Menlo E. Moore the amien manager accused of killing C. E. Uitwon. The defense will present a hypothetical question to probe Moore's state of mind before the shooting.
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Lad
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Menlo E. Moore
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Teading
Dietz Hearing Delayed To Friday In Supreme Court
Special to The Northwestern Madison Wis December 1 It was announced in supreme court this morning that by agreement arguments on the application of the attorney will be heard on Friday morning instead of January 4 as original order. Attorney Rubin of Milwaukee and Lamoreaux of Ashland are here on other law business. Rubin denied reports of a possible stay and said the Hayward trial is postponed until next Monday. He called reports of strained relations with Dietz fiction.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Rubin
Milwaukee
Lamoreaux
Ashland
Dietzen
Hayward
Dietz
Fires Volley in Hospital Sparks Panic in Allegheny General
S F Willard, a man from North Carolina, rushed into the main corridor of Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and fired five shots from a revolver. Nurses fled, wards locked doors, police rushed to the scene and took him into custody as officers questioned him. He offered an explanation but remained held for further examination.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
S. F. Willard
North Carolina
Allegheny Seneral Hospital
Harvard Veterans to Meet All-Southern Eleven in Memphis
An Associated Press report notes Harvard graduates and students form a team to face an all southern eleven in Memphis on December 28, the first southern invasion by the Harvard squad. Nashville events promise related activities as plans move forward.
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Associated Press
Tenn
Memphi
Warvard Stadents
Memphis
South
Cook's Bond Returned in Mexico Confinement Case
In Guadalajara Mexico December 1 the American dispatch clarifies the return of 4 593 pesos by A Cook disconsolate from undelazara. The national railway workers order had partly funded his release from a six penitentiary earlier this year and the funds were originally supplied by local railway conductors.
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Associated Press
Guadalalara
Mexico
A. Cook
Comundelazara
Nationa
Woman and Daughter Escape Fire That Killed Man
In Poughkeepsie New York a boarding house fire destroyed the Thompson building on Mon OMOTE street. Mrs Eva Jenkins and her daughter Miss Jenkins were in their third floor rooms and narrowly escaped. Miss Jenkins is expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Pouchkeepsie
N.Y
Eva Jenkins
Caleb S. Thompson
Mon Omote
Suss Jenkins
Jenlus
Foreigner Got License Shocks Hewitt Court Decision
A Journal special from Wausau reports a legal blunder in circuit court where Ludwig Marquardt was granted a Hoveriicense though not a U.S. citizen. The case was appealed by the government and is under advisement by Judge Reid in Hewitt.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wausau
Ludwig Marquardt
Hewitt
Marquardt
United States
Reid
Illinois lawmaker testifies on jackpot fund trip to St Louis
Robert E. Wilson of Illinois testified before a Senate subcommittee about a trip to St Louis on July 15, 1909. He said the purpose was to arrange a banquet for Lee Browne, a Democratic minority leader, not to distribute funds. He denied paying any legislators and recalled a bathroom incident with White.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Robert E. Wilson
Illinois
Senate
William Schimmer
Lee O'Neil Browne
Wilson
A. S. Austrian
Chicago Tribune
Eldridge Hanecy
Lorimer
Grand Jury
Chicago
Hanecy
Wison
St. Lona
Bekemerer
Luke
Shepard
Link
Clark
White
Abernathy to face hearing over undisclosed charges
United States Marshal Jack Abernathy, once Col. Fo Roosevelt’s hunting companion, arrived in Washington to answer undisclosed charges. He insists he has "done my duty" and refuses to quit under fire, stating he will die before asking Fo Roosevelt to use influence. Attorney General Wickersham will hear Abernathy today.
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Jack Abernathy
Foosevelt
Washington
Pye
Coronel
Wickersham
Abernathy
Winnipeg Sawmill Burns in Arctic Fire Inferno
A large fire swept through a Winnipeg sawmill and adjacent structures including storehouses, a lumber yard, a factory, and power plant. Fire crews battled the blaze in sixteen degree weather, transferring patients to safety at Strahs Hospital as flames damaged multiple buildings and machinery. There were reports of extensive property loss and total control of the fire was not yet confirmed.
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Associated Press
Strahs Hospital
Walsh Pardon Case Heads to Attorney General Review
The Walsh case faces attention from Attorney General Wickersham as Walsh’s health and legal filings are weighed. Prosecutors will push Walsh’s pardon matter forward but keep other urgent cases in mind, with several applications to be considered before Walsh.
Yerkes Attorney Gets Fee In Probate Case
In Chicago on December 7, Judge Charles S. Cuttings approved attorney Clarence A. Wright for $95.50 in fees as counsel for the estate of the late Shares T. Yerkes and for Louis as executor. He had requested $200.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Charles S. Cuttings
Clarence A. Wright
T. Yerkes
Louis
Von Steuben Statue Unveiled in Washington Ceremony
Ten thousand visitors attended the unveiling of Baron von Steuben's statue in Lafayette Square opposite the White House. President Taft and German Ambassador Count von Bernstorff spoke as Miss Helen Taft unveiled the monument, with a 10,000-strong parade, Marine Band music, and remarks stressing German influence in the American Revolution.
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White House
Associated Press
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Dickinson
Count von Bernstorff
United States
United States Marine Band
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Lafayette
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Kesciusko
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Missouri
Washington
Charlies F. Hexamer
Alllance
Germany
Baron von Steuben
Count von Berpstein
Whitehouse
Henry N. Couden
Garment Workers Parade in Chicago Strike Demonstration
Chicago witnesses the largest strike march since the previous teamsters action as fifty thousand garment workers and allies march through the west side shops ending at the National League baseball park. Police guard the route, banners in nine languages urge a union label and a square deal amid a quiet but pointed display.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dnien
West Side
National League
Fpolice
Tswalker
Milwaukee
Wie
Dee
David Adler & Sons
Bows
Arthur Avenue
Crere
Would Merge Churches Advised by Conference
A conference urged uniting churches and Christ er systems to form a mutual exchange network. The plan proposed relinquishing certain church affiliations in smaller gates to reduce religious competition, save mission funds, and strengthen the religious cause.
Prominent Omaha Man Dead at 55
George B. Tzachack longtime treasurer of The Bee Publishing Company died suddenly today of heart failure at his sister’s home in Omaha Nebraska. He was fifty five years old. He served as treasurer for over thirty years and was a prominent figure in the local press community. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
George B. Tzachack
the Bee Publishing Company
Mra.te Gerber
Naval Department Is Well Organized Report
The annual secretary of the navy report to the president notes continued organization improvements stemming from the 1909 naval commission chaired by Justice Moody. It cites alignment of duties across divisions, efficiency gains from expert guidance, and improved knowledge of office operations.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Commission
Justice Moody
Istane
Naval Operation
Lake States Forest Fire Conference Delivers Reforms
At St Paul Minnesota the Lake States Forest Fire conference debated railways forest protection and lumber interests. Topics included fire protection on Minnesota reservations and Wisconsin forest warden reform. A revolutions committee urged replacing town wardens with salaried patrols and establishing fire lines and woods telephone networks.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Lake States
RI Aishton
Chicago and Northwestern Railway of
Chicago
Thornton A
Thomas B. Wyman
Forestier
Cleveland Cliffs Tron Company
Munsing
Mich
Wisconsin
William M. Bray
Committee For Forestry Assembly
Minnesota Forestry Board
W. B. Douglas
Minnesota State Forestry Board
Revolutions
Forest Fire Conference
Warships Sail for Brest in Atlantic Fleet Departure
The third division of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Murdock sailed for Brest today amid civic greetings. Before anchors were raised officials visited the officers and Americans praised their England visit as the fleet passed the Nore exchanging courtesies with British torpedo boat destroyers. A civic welcome for the fourth division, due tomorrow, was noted.
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Associated Press
Gravesend
Enz
Dee. Ze
Atlantic Fleet
Murdock
Brest
England
Telephone Call Costs Inform Office Billing Rates
Fragmentary text discusses charges for long or frequent calls and compares costs to office calls. References rates, demands on accounts, and billing values, but the exact figures and entities are not clear.
Mississippi River Low Threatens Bridge Record
Associated Press reports the Mississippi River at a railway bridge registered water levels seven inches below the August 1865 low water mark. The mark was lowered this summer but not enough to measure back to prior depths near Anjes gorge north of the river.
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Associated Press
Jury completes in Browne bribery trial in Erbstein case
A jury was completed today in Chicago in the Erbstein bribery trial. The defendant faces charges of bribing a Browne juror in a second trial involving alleged vote buying for U S Senator Lorimer, as the prosecutor opened the defense outline.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Charles Erbstein
Lee O'Neil Browne
United States
William Lorimer
Five Die In Shipwreck Off Martha's Vineyard
A fishing schooner from Edgartown named Oliver May wrecked near Gay Head with six aboard. Only one survivor was plucked from the sea before a passing schooner carried him toward Edgartown. The storm that struck the area yesterday is blamed for the loss, with full details pending.
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Jy Associated Press
Vineyard Haven
Maas
Antoine Silva
Edgartown
Heston
Oliver May
Gay Head
Oliver Atay
Duluth
Minn
Dunelm
Isle Royale
Port Arthur
Americans Slow in China
Gilbert Reid of the National Institute of China told the Chicago association of commerce that Americans miss opportunities in China due to fear and superstition. He said misconceptions about Boxer disturbances deter investment while Chinese leaders seek foreign capital and other nations win business because they are not afraid to explore.
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Chicago
China
Gilbert Reid
Tnational Institute of China
Cnirags Association of Commerce
Japan
Manchuria
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Jesson
America
Fire drill's value shown at school escape incident
About 45 children at the Germpherchial school in Menorminec fled from the lower rooms as smoke filled the frame structure. The second floor pupils climbed down the fire escape stairs while nuns directed efforts and saved trays and belongings. the fire caused only small damage.
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Menorminec
Banker Ends Prison Term After Three Years
George Harras, a 26 year old banker, was released today after serving a three year term for violation of national banking laws. He completed the sentence at the federal penitentiary.
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Associated Press
George
Dotious Eral
Harras
Wausau Merchants Seek Cheaper Express Rates
Milwaukee December 7 The Daily News dispatch from Wausau reports that Wausau merchants urge lower express rates after noting other Wisconsin cities enjoy cheaper options. They claim current rates burden local business and hinder competition.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wausau
Taft Sees Need for Rail and River Cooperation
Taft welcomes delegates to the Seventh Rivers and Harbors Congress as he notes river navigation has declined with railroad growth. He urges united rail and waterway effort to overcome terminal transport obstacles and finds American ingenuity essential for solutions. Senator De La Barra reports on Mexico harbor and river improvements. Representative Alexander seeks annual inland waterway appropriations and predicts broader commerce with better Ohio and Missouri channels.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Taft
Europe
Mexico
Senor de La’Barra
Representative Alexander
New York
House
Alexander
Ohio
Mesteepol
Missouri
J. E. Rensdeil
Counterfeiter Arrest Ties to Major Plot In New York
Federal agents report a two continent counterfeiting plot ending with the arrest of Casara Paoletti in New York. Paoletti, an engine room worker aboard an Italian steamer, carried two thousand five hundred counterfeit notes linked to the Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York. The operation spanned months and involved careful production of nearly perfect five dollar bills.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard E. Terror
United States Secret Service
United States
Shields
Cesare Paoletti
Tarler
National ‘Bank
Washinston
D. C
Paoletti
Secret Service
Welby Dies in Oshkosh at 63
George B Welby a tailor and former meat dealer in this city died suddenly of a brain ailment. He was sixty three. Survived by wife, son, one sister and two brothers. Service at home ISS West Tinesia avenue Friday at 2 pm with Oshkosh lodge in charge. Interment Riverside cemetery.
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Geeree BP. Welby
West Tinesia Avenue
Oshkosh Lodge
Eharsh
Riverside Cemetery
McCann Denied Rehearing in Bribe Case
The Supreme Court denied Edward W. McCann a petition for a rehearing after his conviction in Cook County for receiving bribes from owners and keepers of buildings used for insect control purposes. The high court affirmed the lower court’s judgment.
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Springfield
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Edward W. McCann
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Cook
Supreme Court
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