House Judiciary Committee backs Taft on Hanford resignation
Washington Aug 3 The House Judiciary Committee formally advised President Taft it has no objection to Judge Hanford resigning and recommends dropping impeachment proceedings The committee cites age cost estimates of seventy thousand dollars and suggests retirement on pay The report, approved by the subcommittee, goes to the full committee next Monday chaired by Clayton
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Graham
Investigiation Committee
Coensetros
McCoy
Higgins
Seattle
House Judiciary Committee
Taft
Oregon National Guard disbands security battalion in Portland
The Oregon National Guard General Staff voted to disband the Second Battalion of the Third Regiment in Portland. Officers Major Scott Captain Williams Captain Walker Lieutenant Deich and Lieutenant Brumbaugh are arrested for misconduct. Adjutant General Finger plans to form a new unit while ensuring noncharged personnel remain eligible for readmission.
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Uluniinouwstaten
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Oregon National Chard
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BR. C. Scott
Hiarry BE. Willams
Walker E. ‘Toor
Bricharl Deich
Harry Brumbaugh
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Finger
Genere
Wool Tariff Bill Passed in House
Washington Aug. 3 The house adopted the conference committee's wool tariff bill with a 160 to 62 vote. Progressive Republicans joined Democrats in support while Rep Payne of New York warned Taft would veto the measure. Rep Underwood of Alabama argued the people expect the president to act.
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House
Conference Committee
Payne
New York
Taft Woauld
Undersvood
Alabama
After Sharp Fight Posse Takes Man
Denver Colo Aug 8 furiously fought with a sheriff s posse until a bullet dropped him George Bullew owner of a stage line who last night entered the dining room of the South Platte hotel at South Platte Colo 20 miles south of here and shot and seriously wounded Mia Charles Wallbrack owner of the hotel and wounded James McWherton a Kansas City tourist was captured today
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Colo
George Bullew
South Platte
Mia
Charles Wallbrack
James McWherton
Kansas City
Darrow Trial Delayed As Judge Seeks More Time
In a brief session today Judge Harring postponed proceedings in the Darrow trial. Attorney Jinige Hutton indicated additional time is needed to review the telegraph conversation between Darrow and Johe RR. awaits further authorities on admissibility while the court delays action.
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Border skirmish sparks cross line gunfire in El Paso
In El Paso Texas last night US soldiers and Mexican rebels exchanged over fifty shots across the border. Four Americans were killed or wounded while rebels suffered unknown injuries. The clash followed rebels firing on American forces near Paso del Norte as troops sought protection across the border to Colonia Dublin and Bowls Arizona where they received care from local personnel.
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Arixn
Illinois Launches Bull Moose Party Convention Opens
Delegates in Chicago organize the Bull Moose Party to challenge Governor Deneen on a third party ticket. Medill McCormick opens the effort backing State Senator Frank H. Funk of Bloomington for Roosevelt and aims to place a new ticket in the field despite Deneen's Republican support Takeaways include Johnson’s expected appearance and the split within the party over Roosevelt’s nomination strategy.
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Merriam
Euell Moose Pariy Sowas
TE Hals
Deneen
Roosevelt
Medill McCormick
Frank H. Funk
Bloomington
Hiram Johnson
California
Wilson to Shun National Campaign Stumping Plan
Governor Wilton Gene says he will not stump the country during the early campaign. He plans a few speeches in September at committee requests and will consider a limited speaking tour only if aligned with campaign leaders. He warned against a nationwide stump sequence and declined to name states.
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Fcents
Mrs Grace Freed Husband Surprised in Atlanta
Mrs Daley Grae was acquitted of attempting to murder Eugene H Grace. She refused to comment, wanting to see her boy in Philadelphia and forget the trial. Eugene Grace, reacting to the verdict, cursed the outcome and described the shooting between one and six o'clock while he slept, noting no quarrel occurred.
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Daley Grae
Eugene H. Grace
Philadelphia
Newman
Eugene Grace
Crowd nearly mobs Darrow as jurors inspect scene
In Los Angeles on August 3 the jury examining the Bribery case against Clarence Darrow toured the scene of the alleged crime. Judge Hutten led a court contingent to view Third and Los Angeles streets and nearby locations tied to the McNamara trial. Crowd pressure was intense as labor attorney Darrow narrowly avoided being mobbed while police and court staff facilitated his departure.
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George N. Lockwood
J. Bb. McNamara
Chlarence Darrow
Huttin
Bert B. Franklin
Thiel
Etreets
Wis
Wall Etreeta
Third
Malin
Burne
Franklin
Third UN
Tutomoedile
Court House
Average man struggles to hide his yellow streak
The remark notes how difficult it is for an ordinary man to conceal his cowardice or lack of resolve. It comments on public perception and personal integrity in trying circumstances. The line reflects a harsh judgment about character under pressure.
Harvesting Halted by Heavy Rain Across County
Heavy rain last night and in the morning delayed harvesting, with grain beaten down across much of the county. Weather forecasts suggest clearing tomorrow enabling drying and resumption, though overall damage may be limited if downed grain can be saved.
Unidentified Tramp Found Dead Beside Tracks After Train
An unidentified man described as a tramp was found mangled beside freight tracks after a train passed. An inquest ruled accidental death. witnesses linked the victim to hobos in the city jungles, with gold teeth and a mismatched coat aiding tentative identification.
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Hothan
Evita Ettinn
Hote
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Istax
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Turkish Italian peace talks planned in Lausanne meeting
Dispatches from Constan tineople report the Turkish government has appointed a commission to discuss peace with Italy. A meeting of emissaries from both nations is slated to take place in Lausanne Switzerland.
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Italy
Turkey
Lausanne
Switzerland
August Snow Storm Hits Michigan Inmates Join Snow Fight
Lapeer Michigan reports a snow storm on August 3 with about half an inch of snow. Inmates at the home for the feeble minded joined a snow ball fight during the storm.
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Michigan
Lapeer
Mich
Surrender Talks Run For Alleged Murder Suspects
New York August 3 reports overtures for the surrender of Harry Horrowla and Louie Rosenberg wanted for the murder of Hermin Rosenthal. District Attorney Whitman and defense attorney Lewis Spiegel discuss immunity from third degree charges. Whitman to decide with Spiegel on Monday.
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New York
N. Y
Harry Horrowla
Louie Rosenberg
Hermin Rosenthal
Dietrit Attornes
Whitman
Lewis Spiegel
Spigel
Flyon Miller Bout Arranged in San Francisco
Promoter Coffers arranged a 20 round heavyweight bout between Jim Flynn and Charley Miller in San Francisco. Miller, who recently fought Al Kaufman to a draw in four rounds here, is believed to have a good chance to defeat Flynn over twenty rounds.
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Flyon-Miller
San Francisco
Cal
Jim Flynn
Charley Miller
Miller
al Kaufman
Flynn
Alleged newspaper trust enjoined in Chicago case
United States officials sought a permanent injunction under the Sherman act against Central West Publishing, Western Newspaper Union, American Press Association, and several individuals. Judge Landis granted the injunction as requested, while defendants objected to the procedure and actions.
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Til
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Wickenmiiiatives
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Boiler Plate
Wie
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American Press Association
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Laila
Morris Kane Baker horseman dies after surgery
Morris Kane a well known horse owner and racing man died in Baker hospital after an operation for an ulcer. He was 41, unmarried, and had lived in Baker county since age 14. He owned considerable property.
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Baker, Ore
Morris Kane
Marning
Baker County
Progressive Democrats Open State Convention in Albany
In Albany New York the progressive Democrats formed to oppose Tammany influence opened their state convention. They plan to follow the national ticket but will nominate a separate state ticket challenging the remitting Democrats and Republicans.
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Albany
N. Y
Democrats
New York
Tammany Tall
Mey
Trawler Wants to Be Senator with SE Pay
Minn Aug 3 P. D. W. Lavier, seeking the Democratic senatorial nomination, opened his campaign here today. Twenty years ago he was nominated for governor on the same ticket but lost to Knute Nelson, who is retiring at the end of his term next March.
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W. Lavier
Knute Nelson
Arrests Made In Water Rights Violations In Milton-Freewater
Three prominent Milton-Freewater area fruit raisers Shackteford Fred Beller and Louis Winters were arrested on criminal charges for destroying water gate boxes tied to the district watermaster’s authority. The district attorney’s office filed complaints after alleged violations of the law restricting gate control to the water master. Winters, described as elderly and weakened, faces threats of further action if the alleged misconduct continues.
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Shackteford
Fred Beller
Louis Winters
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Bowland
Beith
Alte
Milton Justice Court
Metal Revision Bill Forced In Senate
In Washington on August day the Senate faced heavy pressure from Republican allies to adopt the metal revision bill. Opponents pressed for repeal of reciprocal provisions as the measure advanced despite amendments.
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Egotist excuses ignorance as not worth knowing
A concise remark notes that a self-centered person deflects curiosity by claiming deeper knowledge is unnecessary. The line implies vanity drives choice to remain uninformed and frames such stance as defiant against learning. It casts the motive as self-regarding and rationalized.
Open golf tournament opens at Buffalo Country Club
The Buffalo Country Club hosts its open golf tournament starting today in Buffalo N Y area on Buffalo Avenue Three. The entry list is the largest the club has seen with many Western players competing.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Country Club
Two New Outlaws for Round-Up Describe Feared Horses
Angel and Szee join the Round-Up string as infamous mustangs raised in Ieee country by Tel Angell. Angel, a powerful, headstrong stallion with dramatic moves, contrasts with the harsher tempered Tigee, a white-haired and white-hearted horse. Both are now property of Round-up Livestock Manager Sirgh and President Tay, awaiting pasture time to prove their mettle before a vast audience.
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Szee
Ieee
Tel Angell
Fis
Jong
Inco
Livestonk
Sirgh
Tay
Partey
Men Vote 10 to 1 in Favor of Strike
A fragmented report indicates men voting ten to one in favor of a strike. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the outcome suggests broad support among workers.
United States cruiser Tacoma to Nicaragua
Washington reports the cruiser Tacoma is ordered to sail immediately from Guantanamo to Bluefields Nicaragua. It will monitor the Nicaraguan revolution and keep the state department informed of developments.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
United States
Tacoma
Guantanamo
State Department
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