Ballinger Advocates Wise Conservation Policy Stance
Secretary Ballinger told Minnesota conservation delegates that true policy balances development with resource protection. He urged state and local leadership to curb waste, resist federal overreach, and preserve public lands for settlers and industry, while maintaining progressive use of coal, water power, and minerals.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Ballinger
Rabinger
United States
Alaska
Congress
Terior Department
East and West Unite on Conservation at National Convention
Mr Woodruff told delegates the East favored conservation of national resources in harmony with the West. Archbishop Ireland opened proceedings as first president. The convention adjourned for noon and resumed at 2 PM with Governor Eberhart and Interior Secretary Ballinger addressing attendees.
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Eberhart
Reh-H
Ireland
McGorrick
Duluth
Clinton R. Woodruff
Philadelphia
St. Paul Auditorum
Minnesota Conservation Congress
Minnesota
Ted
Woodruff
Interior
R. A. Ballinger
Esther Kaplan Victim in Tompkins Square Fire
Esther Kaplan, seventeen, built a bonfire of newspapers on a Tompkins Square Park lawn and walked into the blaze. A police officer dragged her away as flames scorched her clothing, but fatal burns followed, leaving officials to investigate religious motives.
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Associated Pre
New York
Esther Kaplan
Tompkins Square Park
Lower East Side
County Option Dominates Wisconsin Senator Race Talk
Milwaukee dispatch reports confusion over county option in the Lat Follette campaign. Leaders deny county option will shape the U S Senate race while hinting national issues will drive the contest. Local ranks expect La Follette faction to back Metcalf for governor nomination.
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Milwaukee
Wis
The
Taily News
Hubert M. Lat Follette
Ta Foltette
la Pollette
Phe la Follette
Ub Wlesire
United States
la Follette
Penmix Lini
Madison
Ls Foallette Organization
Metlovern
Reprivivan
Noted Explorer Dead
Copenhagen March 36 Commodore Hovgaard a Danish arctic explorer died today in Copenhagen after attending events honoring Frederick Cook. He credited Cook's claims but later rejected them and called Cook an imposter.
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iBy Associated Press
Copenhagen
Commodore Hovgaard
Tod Camimatere Wavgaard
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
University of Copenhagen
Baltimore
Mel
Prudencie de Murguiunda
Uruguay
United States
Heo
WAB
Philadelphia
Tr. Wharton Nkler
Titchmond
Sinkler
South Carolina
Clash in Committee Over Alaska Government Bill
Ex Governor Hoggatt of Alaska and Delegate Herohan clashed during a House Territories hearing on the Wickersham bill for Alaska’s government. Hoggatt read a letter from Wickersham praising him for opposing territorial changes and criticizing territorial leaders as a "dirty old Democrat" and "worthless white trash." Wickersham charged Hoggatt with misstatement and lack of confidence. A concluding note mentions time to discuss the matter amid broader political chatter.
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Associated Presc
Washington, D. C
Woggett
Wickerswain
Kersham
Hoggatt
Hoggant
Wickersham
Majority Rules Face Quorum as House Debates Key Bills
Washington March 16. Democrats and Republican insurgents strike from the executive budget auto maintenance for the vice president and speaker. A call of the house to secure a quorum follows as the effort aims to keep a Republican majority through the session. The postal savings banks bill faces opposition from bankers who fear state withdrawals. The White Slave bill reaches an agreement to limit enforcement while preserving some aims. The Washburn amendment shifts stock and bond pricing to the intersate commerce commission. Senator Cummins restates opposition to the railway bill and defends judiciary control of suits.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dwight
New York
Bank Vhi
Senate
EB. R. Guerney
First National Bank of
Fremont
Neb
The
American Bankers
Nebraska
Washburn
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Cummins
Judiciary Department
Lisa
War FAILS TO FACE WOMEN
Van Norden of the Van Norden Tent Company is overseas and did not appear to prosecute Bessie Heberts and May Wilkes. The attorneys admitted he sought an expert from Europe for six months, causing the women to be released from the bail bonds after arrest on January 10. The attorney opposed any auction of the indictment in New York.
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Amner van Norden
Storner 7
van Norten ‘Tent Company
Aid
Alisauissil
York
War Clouds on Horizon in Portuguese East Africa
AP reports a serious clash near Tete on the southern bank of the Zambezi River in Portuguese East Africa. Portugal and Great Britain exchange notes as frontier delimitation and tension rise between the two governments.
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Lisbon
Diario Anhomers
Tete
Portuguese East Africa
Portugal
Great Britain
Unclear wording on Neenah street wall complaint
A reader submission describes alleged property damage tied to construction of a high wall, referencing a term like Chinese wall and noting disputes with the city of Neenah. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
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Neenah
Thread mills reopen after back boy strike
Five J. and Y. Coates thread mills near Fawnickett will resume operations next Monday after a five week shutdown caused by a back boy strike. The workers had halted production seeking concessions and reached an agreement to restart without further disruption.
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Associate Press
Fawnickett
J. and
Y. Coates
Insurgency A Fantasy Said To Loom Large In Washington
The report notes public concern over a potential insurgency, with mention of Richard A. Hathinger, secretary of the interior, and reactions from Minnesota conventions. President Ballinger faces questions about investigations and opposition to opponents, while the eastern press downplays the issue as an ordinary political maneuver.
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Axsculated Press
Pratt
Marek
Richard A. Hathnger
Theointerion
St. Paul
Minnesota
Baltineere
Alagneree
Washington
Marl Ballinger
Walter
Nominees Named for Neenah Mayoral Race and City Posts
Nominated at Neenah Wisconsin at the Democratic precinct caucus Clab Jr for mayor and a full slate of officers were placed on the ticket. Opponent Jo N Stone is set against him. Other nominees include Carl Clausen for treasurer Harlin Gidding Erin ward alderman Olaf Mybre Gavin Yeung Andrew Hsing Christian Polverson Jeff Clank W Mason John Blasinussen plus two empty slots. Miss Clara Mahoney funeral held at St Patrick church with interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Charles Sherman and Clara Hawkinson announce upcoming marriage. Dorothy and Hilda Hawkinson hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride-to-be. Ellen McDermott of Oshkosh noted among attendees.
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Teenah
Wis
Mareh I
B. Clark Jr
Clark
Hecht
Joo N. Stone
Fleher
Carl Clausen
Harlin Gidding Irs
Jotu Tlardt
Derman
Olaf Mybre
Gavin Yeung
Andrew Hsing
Christian Polverson
Jeft Clank
Jefe Blank
Wer
W.4. Mason
John Blasinussen
Oakhill Cemetery
Charles Sherman
Clara [Hawkinson
Neenah
Trorothy
Hilda Hawkinson
Boncka
TH Ton
Oshkosh
Ellen McDermott
Wisconsin Avenue
Haa
Unclear session ends with Calendar Wednesday ruling
A chaotic floor scene rife with misread names and garbled phrases culminates in a decisive vote at 2235, affirming the speaker's calendar Wednesday ruling. The Progressive bloc celebrates as attempts to derail Calendar Wednesday fail, signaling limited further action despite protests and confusion.
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Washnetan
Marek i
Tars
Dir
Cannon
Plaems
Tax Trusts Face State Tax Law Changes
The last Wisconsin Legislature altered how eleven trust companies fall under the ranking law yet state Treasurer A H Dab finds collection possible. An attorney general opinion says the aid law remains in effect until January 3, 1910, yielding potential state savings of about ten thousand dollars.
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Mashau
Courtroom crowded as government case unfolds
The crowded courtroom heard Howard Simpson, the government star witness, in the trial of John Mabray and associates on swindling charges. San Antonio witness T. E. George testified he lost 16,000 and 19,005 in New Orleans wrestling matches while Joseph Wright acted as the alleged catalyst. Detailing losses and schemes, the testimony tied to mail fraud and a broader betting ring, with cross examination by Attorney Tingley.
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Conneil Blatts
Howard Simpson
Mabray
Simpson
Hint
Rooihe
Shupawi
Tr. &. Deardy
San Antonio
Texas
New Orleans
Jozeph FE. Wright
Mr. George
Hell In New iMrleans
T. E. George
Tex
John
Charree
George
Joseph Wright
Geoorge
Tingley
Witorss
Clere Alberts
Lioux City
Henry Stagdili
Cahaor
James Webber
Cmincit Rhoffs
Eddie W. Morris
Popular girl names in America reflect shifting tastes
Collier's notes a 1,690 girl cohort at a women’s college reveals the top names. More than a hundred bear names such as Helen and other light meanings while classic Ediths fade. Mary, Margaret, Ruth, Florence, and Elizabeth follow in popularity. Emergent names like Hope and Emily persist amid declines for archaic forms.
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Owendolen
Glaire
Patricia
Doris
Juliet
Tarte
Ines
Marcta
Persis
Geraldine
Hort
Helen
Mary
Margaret
Ruth
Florence
Elizabeth
Emilys
Penelopes
Athenis
Tiuidah
Henzibah
America
Collier's
Foulards to Be Fashionable This Spring and Summer
The Delineator notes foulards and satin foulards will dominate wardrobes with morning dresses, garden party outfits, and evening gowns. Pongees crepe shantunkes in natural and vivid blues and amethyst rise in popularity. Two toned taffens and changeable silks gain interest, while over here the trend lags behind.
Bowling Tourney Breaks Record In Detroit Event
Detroit players dominated the tenth annual American Bowling Congress tournament. Thomas Haley set a new tour record with TN5 in singles, surpassing Archie Wengter's 699. Albert Parker and Edward Wetterman of Cincinnati won the two man event, taking $560.
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Angerinied
Preshy Tuetroit
Ware
Thomas Haley
Detroit
Archie Wengter
Chicago
Cincinnath
Fraley
Tetroit
Mich
Athbert Parker
Edward Wetterman
American Bowling Congress
Uoa T
Charles Wood
Albert Keigh
Charles Drickson
Frank Joerees
Qahkesh
New Jersey Grand Jury Examined By Hudson County Court
In Trenton New Jersey the Hudson County grand jury prepared for examination of Western corporations. Justices Reed Trenchard and Minturn, sitting as a branch of the state supreme court, issued a rule to show cause why a writ of certiorari should not be issued. The Swasea order sought to disband a prior writ and bring the matter to inspection. The rule returnable the following day.
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Trenton
Swasuns
Pac
Western
New Jersey
Uudson County Gram Jury
Justicrs
Reed, Trenchard and Minturn
State ‘Supreme Court
Pir
Tiss Companies
Reyjesy Justice Ag Toe Companies
K8 Bite
Hudeen County
Hot Passion Without Shower Baths
A fragmented note describes a hot passion that lacks shower baths, signaling a strange household or humorous situation. Readable context suggests a quirky anecdote or social item from a local page.
Fourteenth Infantry Returns from Philippines on Thomas
The Fourteenth Infantry, stationed in the Philippines for two years, arrived in San Francisco aboard the transport Thomas today March 11.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Fourteenth Infantry
Philippines
Thomas
Sheep Market Records Set In Kansas City Sale
Kansas City March 16 three price records were set on the local sheep market. Lambs sold for Stodewes for 8 dollars and yearlings for
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Senator Daniel Paralyzed On One Side Reports Say
Thyrsians in charge of Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia stated today that his entire left side is paralyzed. The report notes the senator’s condition follows a severe illness, with no further details disclosed.
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Virginia
Associated Pr
Daytonia
Fla
John W. Daniel
Mediation Sought to Avert Western Rail Strike
Secret sessions of the Grand Councils of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in New York discussed the wage and working condition demands fueling the potential strike. Mediators from the Interstate Commerce Commission and labor department prepared to mediate between western railways and enginemen and firemen, aiming to reach an agreement without a strike vote. The New York Central system and its subsidiaries hosted a conference with conductors and trainmen leaders and railway officials to push toward a settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
May Knapp
Iterstate Commerce Cmmission
Charles P. Neill
Urdinan Paet
Chicago
New York
Arions
Hainwen
Sh i Arretsun
Thes Rica
Sad Thainwen
New York Central
Take Shore & Michigan Southern
Boston & Albany
Big Four
Grand Central
Libads
MA 4. Slattery
Bradfield
A. A. Smith
Packer Official Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
Lemuel B. Patterson vice president of the National Packing Company appeared in Jersey City court and pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy and restraint of trade indictment. Bail set at 7500. Patterson reserved right to withdraw plea to quash the indictment. Edwin Y. W. Smith said no information on further appearances or extradition.
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Artmiga
Associated Press
New York
Chicago Meat Packing Companies
Lemuel B. Patterson
National Packing Company
New Jersey
Edwin YW. Smith
Snail
Railways fined in rebating case in Louisville court
In a federal court session in Louisville Kentucky the Louisville and Nashville railroad pleaded guilty on ten counts across eight indictments for rebating. Judge Evans imposed a total fine of fourteen thousand dollars or one thousand dollars per count. Col Henry La Stone, the road’s general counsel, said the violations were technical and not wilful and that no moral guilt attached to officials. Thirty-two remaining counts were dismissed.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Kyv
Iin
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Evans
Henry la, Stone
Efect
Taft greeted by large crowds in Pennsylvania stop
President Taft arrived in Tarusburg Pennsylvania to a throng that lined bridges and the railway yards. He appeared on the platform and waved to the masses as the train departed at 12 59 p m for the western leg of his trip.
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Pittsburg
Janaghiin
Eft
Thomas Merrin
Woodlawn Road
Non Laughlin
Au-Lew
Allegheny
Taft
Associated Press
Tarusburg
Pennesylvania Station
Davis death on Oceanic linked to personal crisis
The report from York dated March 16 states Wilis E. Davis a San Francisco millowner and artist died by self harm aboard the White Star liner Oceanic while en route to this port. The arrival of the steamer brought the information.
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iBy Associated Press
York
Wilis E. Davis
Millonnaire
San Francisco
Oceanic
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