Roosevelt Attacks Court Decision Over Workmen Act
Theodore Roosevelt writes letters to Editor Letts of the Lyons Republican denouncing the United States court of appeals for deeming the workmen's compensation law unconstitutional. He says the public will not tolerate such action and urges judges to view the constitution as an aid to growth, not a straight jacket.
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United States Court of Appeals
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United States
Seattle divorce suit by Lena Uyeno seeks relief
Lena Porter Uyeno a 20 year old former Minnesota school teacher filed Aug 1910 in Seattle Superior Court for divorce from Japanese husband Porter Uyeno on grounds of cruelty and incompatibility. She says they lived together eleven days before she left and attempted to support herself, claiming domination by an unexplained transient infatuation.
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Henry Bacon Chosen to Design Lincoln Memorial
Henry Bacon of New York has been selected by federal officials as the designer for a $2,000,000 Lincoln Memorial to be built in Potomac Park Washington. The award marks Bacon as the architect of the national tribute.
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Abraham Lincoln
Potomac Park
Pvanol Still Displeased With Demands of Kaiser
Paris August T In a semi official statement issued today it was noted that negotiations between Germany and the Kaiser remain underway but far from satisfactory to France due to excessive demands attributed to the Kobres.
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Holy Ghost Society Lost at Sea Off Cape Hatteras
Fifty members of The Holy Ghost society were reported adrift in a disabled craft off Cape Hatteras. The Onondaga and Seminole, cutters from Norfolk, were ordered to respond to the scene for rescue and recovery operations.
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Clash of Haitian presidential rivals sparks naval guard action
Port Au Prince reports a clash between supporters of Generale Le cénte and Firmin for the Haitian presidency. Detachments from the US cruiser Des Moines the British cruiser Melpomene and the German warship Bremen were landed to protect the bank and consulates as President Simon fled.
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Firmin
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Probing Money Trust Faces Government Action
Washington August 3 The nation faces a possible government probe into the bank trust with Attorney General Wickersham preparing a report for Secretary MacVeagh. The National City Company tied to National City Bank of New York is under investigation for activities banks cannot handle. Wickersham’s report is said to be unfavourable to trust companies.
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Rebellious General Surrenders in Havana Outbreak
August 3 in Havana reports General Acevedo surrendering after his rebellion failed to gain support. He turned himself in to the police as authorities ended the outbreak.
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Pact signed to arbitrate disputes among three nations
Washington reports a pan Great Britain United States and France arbitration treaties signed at the White House in a pomp filled ceremony. Ambassador Bryce signed for Britain and Secretary Knox for the United States while France was represented by its envoy. The treaties commit the powers to arbitrate unresolved disputes including matters of national honor, signaling a hope to end war among the three nations.
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Premies of Hectpnocity AWM Slap at President
Hattfird Conm Aug direct elat delivered today by the Connerti cut state grange woes aimed at President Wia inity Taft because of his position on and offerne toward Canada reciprocity. The organization refused consent to the Ony part in a reception when he visits the state sale here in September. The board of directors issued a statement opposing reciprocity, like the president.
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Industrial Workers of World declare war threaten Washington towns
The Industrial Workers of the World announce a nationwide campaign for free speech and threaten Spokane, Washington, Walla Walla, Odessa, and nearby towns with a march of up to 10,000 members after harvest unless charges against IWW members are dropped. Two IWW members have been jailed on what supporters call trumped up charges for speaking on the street. one man faces a 30-day sentence in Davenport jail. Continued on page eight.
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Crooked banker dies by own hand in Frisco jail
In Francie, Calif Aug 3 Carry Manker a former Pearl bank worker who surrendered here to face embezzlement charges of 40690 dies in a local hospital after fatally stabbing himself in his jail cell last night. police probe how the rusty penknife was smuggled in. Manker, broke for years, said he could not meet life’s necessities and had requested return to Illinois for extradition. His body sent to morgue. family notices to follow.
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Undaunted Mine Hero Clary To Return To Work
Joplin Missouri reports Joseph Clary the miner who was a prisoner in a mine before a rescue by about three thousand friends yesterday plans to return to work tomorrow. Doctors say his condition after rest meals and care is perfect following the intense ordeal.
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Togo Arrival and White House Guest Schedule
As the Stenimer Lusitanuis ship docks tonight in New York Admiral Togo will be aboard as the nation’s guest. This signals a brief visit and a word tour. Tomorrow the Tipiecho War date will meet President Taft at the White House in Washington.
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Woshington
Democcray Senator Murphy Jr Dies in New York
Former New York senator Murphy Jr. dies under unclear circumstances. Local authorities and family tribute his long service and leadership in the Democratic Party. Further details on age, date, and funeral plans were not immediately released.
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Plumbers Seek Free Inspection of Sewer Work
At a city meeting officials discussed appointing a plumber inspector to oversee sewer work, with the mayor naming a candidate from among trusted plumbers. The plan included supervision by a committee and a legal opinion on the proposal. Utility and paving implications were reviewed, including extending sewer lines and arrangements for contractors Poster & Robinson and J. F. Beck on related contracts.
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Tovel Plumbing
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Wits Appi
Plans for Branch Asylum Work To Be Seen This Week
Captain A Murphy announces plans for the Branch Asylum buildings will be completed by mid September with displays available to contractors by Friday or Saturday. State Architect Knighton says advertisements for construction will follow, while the levee project remains pending final completion before fall work begins.
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Woman Oversees U S Mint With New Appointee
Washington August 2 In the director's absence Uncle Sam places control of the mint with a woman Miss Margaret Kelley appointed to head the department and the secretary of the treasury has set her salary at 3000 dollars a year.
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Suspect Seemet Identified in Patrolman Harr Shooting
Seemet, held since July 19, is named by street car conductor E A Brown as the man who shot Patrolman Harr on July fourth at Washington street and Occidental avenue. Brown says he saw Seemet fire the fatal shot and saw him run beside his car and escape.
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Murdered by Tramps Near Libby Montana
August 3 report from Libby Montana states Joseph Cothleveky Sr., an elderly rancher six miles east of Libby, was killed by two tramp attackers who used a pickaxe after being invited to dinner. The assailants remain at large as police pursue leads.
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Wool growers oppose Arie Bill in Oregon dispute
Eastern Oregon woolgrowers oppose the Arie Bill and La Follette measures fearing higher costs and stricter schedules. Dan Smythe and others warn Democrats may push punitive tariffs and reduce the wool industry's viability, urging the tariff committee to report carefully.
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Eva Hawhey Visit Proves Walla Walla City Visitor Today
Mise Eva Hawhey of Walla Walla appears as a visitor in the city today, seen on local streets and noted by residents. The brief sighting places Hawhey in town for unspecified engagements, reflecting a transient city casual encounter.
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Walla Walla
Senate Adopts No Apportionment Cotton Bill and Burtons Redistricting Plan
Washington August 3 Senate passes Underwood revision placing average 37 percent ad valorem duty on cotton manufactures? down from 48 percent under current law. The Senate also adopts Burton’s redistricting bill setting 433 representatives for next Congress. Amendments allow nominations for House like governorship and require state legislatures to redraw districts except where initiative and referendum apply. Oregon gains one seat and Washington gains two.
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Oregon wool clip practically sold
Charles H. Green, a well known buyer in the city, reports the 1911 Oregon wool clip is more sold than in years past. Only about 110,000 pounds remain unsold in the state as the season ends. Prices have risen but the general market remains similar to when the wool was purchased.
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Oregon
Charles H. Green
VultimiBlionaire Recluse Dies After Long Illness
A reclusive millionaire, aged 55, died after a four year decline. He spent years in a private Riverside-like room, drank heavily, and was cared for by a single near relative. The report notes his final hours and lingering illness before death.
Torrential August Rain Reforms Nebraska Cropland
Lincoln reports heavy rain across northern Kanes and southern Nebraska. Flooding washed out tracks and damaged fields. Property and roads suffer as storms hinder harvest and travel. Local weather warnings issued. crews assess damage and secure farms.
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Tallrand
Paving East Alta Street Bid Sees Mixed City Support
City council heard engineer and attorney reports on remonstrances for West Court and East Alta paving. Most West Court owners objected but the council may proceed with paving East Alta from Main to East Court with costs mainly on abutting property. intersections may be assessed to quarter blocks. An adjourned meeting Friday will review the engineer’s findings.
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University of Oregon Forgery Charge Highlighted
Portland report notes alleged forgeries connected to a tenure proceeding at the University of Oregon. The board of regents held a meeting last night to address petitions deemed invalid and to pursue immediate action on the matter.
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Pike
University of Oregon
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Forest Fire Threatens Vast Timberland In Indiana
A forest blaze near Sain Bernardine or nearby areas consumed seventy five miles of timberland, ignited in August. Fire crews battled the fire but advance reports indicate the effort may be recalled or redirected as conditions changed.
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Toretineton
Porty Nican Mexico Aug 3 Riot Report
Porty Nican in Mexico on August 3 reports forty persons known to be foster thely U es In oldudonret that visited and diGn clared the cite of Matuea.
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Favorable for Early Trial of Water Board Condemnation Suit
Through a plume tease orom Portland today. Cley Atornes J RR. Raley Wie Informat by Pitched Sites istrict Attorney John MecCourt thee the ahewer to the condemmation t Wonghh by the Pondletes Water deal against the Fudians wnt the Thorn Tullow anrings will we tere ready fap fing Llomorrow Tasnres Pronype Heneine. Accord gett tine vity: ttertiepy tits action by the United States atterties should ensure a prompt hearing of she eileen wet and ansary gettioranit Metlourt bar thkon ghirgs of she wee Ce Weenlsund fee daugh ter ty the feetamen 1 the Enytian de perpoent. The time for Milne an at ewer to the contemnaet complaint wee atlowelt to fees Wither such: an Anewer bemne file], Hoewryer mem bers of the water Peard assert they WHE Wet take adventage of the lwehe nicatity to Meek to Wave the libel sett led in there favor without a try! (Continued on page eight)
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