Roosevelt explains HS part in Tennessee deal before committee
Former President Roosevelt testifies before a committee about the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by the steel trust. He says he acted on his own initiative, took responsibility, and sought to restore public confidence to prevent financial panic and save institutions.
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New York
Rte
Floowevelt
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Steel Trust
Gary and
Prick
Inet
Roosevelt
Ghashawn Stanley
Mesere
Gary
Frick
Hhe
Bonaparte
Root
Partic
Morgan
Whs
United States
Dove of Peace Again Ventures Out in Europe News
London dispatch reports a failed attempt to seize the Moroccan coast due to Britain's firm stance. France and Germany are believed near an agreement that could force resignations of Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and Foreign Secretary von Kiderlin-Wachter. The British foreign office anticipates an amicable settlement in Moroccan affairs, though many detailed questions remain.
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London
England
France
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Kiderlin-Wachter
Kaleer
Bourne Replies to Sutherland Attack on Reform
Senator Bourne of Oregon replies to Senator Sutherland criticizing Arizona recall of judges. He supports recall of judiciary and direct primaries for president, arguing for genuinely representative government and that initiative and referendum empower people when legislatures fail to act. He says the people must have power to shape laws rather than accept a so-called poor democracy.
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Washington
Arizona Hall
Bourne
Oregon
Sicherland
Arizona
State Buys Property in Salem for Capitol Plans
The state board today purchased the Roman property in Salem securing an entire block for an additional capitol building. Architect Knolehton will begin preparing plans immediately using convict-made brick and convict labor where possible. The appropriation for the structure is $100,006.
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State
Salem
Ore
Adis
State Board
Knolehton
Havtion Battle Near Port au Prince Leaders Rally
Aug 5 reports General Firtuin former Hayt president and rebel branch head sails toward Port au Prince to assume command. General Leconte leads troops encamped on the outskirts as clashes seem likely with reports of violence in the interior.
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Portu Prince
Firtuin
Hayt
Porto Riso
Leconte
Taft may visit the west this fall on tentative itineraries
A White House statement says President Taft may tour the west this fall despite early reports. Two tentative itineraries are under consideration, including a six week Pacific coast trip and a route extending to Hutchinson Kansas. No final decision on the route has been made yet.
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Washington
Taft
West
White House
Pacific
Hutchinson
Kansas
City Council Actions Target Delinquents and Licenses
City council last evening revoked the Gas Kitchen saloon license of former proprietor Raster. A motion by Councilman Stroble carried without dissent to shut the cab license for Gene Smith due to reckless driving. Mayor authorized expense funds for Fire Chief Vaukhan to attend the Pacific coast fire pilots meeting in Vancouver, and levee repairs near the pump Maint were authorized.
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Raster
Martin
Stroble Ft
Commeiimen
Gene Smith
Smith
Cabdman
Mayer Murphy
Reise
Montgomery
John Vaukhan
Pacific Coast Fire
Vancouver
D. C
Mosare Slinton
Stroble
Pil
Break in Ditch Triggers Washout Delays Trains
Special correspondence from Hermiston Oregon reports the worst ditch break in local history along a half mile south of town at 7 o clock. The break washed out rail tracks delaying all trains until morning and caused heavy damage to the railroad and to Maxwell company property. Two days of work needed to restore the ditch and enable water flow. Local railroad officials say the C W R N trick washed out by the break in the dried pear Hermiston is now repaired and evening Portland trains will run on time.
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Hermiston
Oregon
Ermatilla
Sis
Maxwell Company
Portland
Preved Senators Oppose Peace Treaty Delay
In Washington on August 5 the Senate foreign relations committee balks at the arbitration treaty with Great Britain and France. They argue Taft and Knox did not consult the panel, and fear the treaties may be delayed or blocked in Congress despite potential ratification.
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Washington, BD
Sunute
Great Britain
France
Senate
Taft
Stat
White Concludes Testimony on Lorimer Bribe Vote
Washington August 5 Former state representative White concludes testimony on how he was bribed to vote for Senator Lorimer He says his life has been threatened since confessing and his letters have been stolen The committee heard his charges and details of the alleged payoff.
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White
Washington
Lorimer
Diplomatic Service Shifts Seen Across Posts
Washington reports several transfers in the diplomatic corps. Charles Bryan of Chicago, U S minister to Belgium, will become ambassador to Japan, succeeding Thomas Of Baen. O'Brien moves to Constantinople, filling Lelshman’s Berlin seat, with Fritz stepping in elsewhere.
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Washington
Charles Bryan
Chicago
United States
Belgium
Thomas of Baen
Japan
O'Brien
Constantinople
Lelshman
Berlin
Burglar Strikes Cash Meat Market in Pendleton
A break in at Cash Meat Market on Pendleton West Market occurred just after 1 am. The robber opened a door to enter and stole slightly over $9 in meat products. The Barpetale Whitman owners report no proof yet of the culprits. A patrol ambulance was summoned to the shop.
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Pendleton
Eh West
Barpetale & Whitman
City 15 Swept By Severe Dust Storm
A severe dust storm swept City 15 late last evening, regarded by many as the worst since 1905. The storm began about 6 10 pm and lasted over an hour with dense dust making visibility poor. Shade trees fell in parts of town and wires were broken. crops likewise suffered, with farmers reporting a loss of five to six bushels per acre from the wind and dust.
Protest Against Court Favoring Trusts in Wire Pool Case
New York August 5 United States District Attorney Wise filed a formal protest to Washington accusing Federal Judge Archibald of trampling anti trust laws by imposing minimal fines on Wire Pool members. Wise said the case shows a contempt for law and asserts men can violate the law only to surrender a small portion of ill gotten gains.
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New York
Sealon
Archibald
United States
Wise
Spmt
Washington
Passengers Safe After California Limited Collision
Two hundred sleeping passengers on the California Limited escaped injury when the Santa Fe train crashed into the rear of a freight train in the yard. Five freight cars were derailed but no passengers were harmed. Local workers reported the impact occurred early today as the engines tangled, causing a minor disruption.
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California
Butte Victor Colorado Named Next Con Test Selection
Butte was chosen in August as the next convention location for the Western Federation of Abner. The decision names Victor Colorado as a key point in the selection process and sets the stage for forthcoming meetings and participation by affiliated groups.
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Butte
Aug
Victor
Colorado
Toby
Western Federation of Abner
Langley murder case: widow released as grand jury probes
Mrs. Langley, wife of the murdered man, collapsed in the hearing room and was taken home in a hysterical condition after a preliminary hearing. The hearing was adjourned and the grand jury, still investigating, postponed until August 10. She and her family returned to their home while the probe continues.
East Alta Street paving bid call faces remonstrance
City considers paving East Alta Street from Main to the interection with Bast owre. City Attorney says council may order paving but must limit assessments to benefits. City Surveyor proposes a mixed frontage and rear property assessment scheme while one councilman opposes the project citing church payment concerns.
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East Alte Street
Bastowre
J. RR. Raley
Kimbrell
Alta Street
Aiso
Admiral Togo Arrives at White House for Taft Meeting
Admiral Togo in full dress uniform arrives in Washington from New York to meet President Taft. Crowds cheer as a state dinner and official reception are planned at the White House, marking a major event of the administration. Togo holds formal calls with Japanese Ambassador Uchida, Secretary Knox, and Assistant Secretary Beckman Winthrop before hosting naval officers.
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Washington
Admiral Togo
Taft Dortly
New York
White House
Tne
Togo
Uch- Ichi
Knox
Beckmin Winthrop
Des Moines Street Car Strike Turns Riot
Des Moines saw a major street car strike begin with several hundred strike breakers deployed. The mob, estimated at five thousand men and boys, overwhelmed police and stoned the hotel housing strikebreakers, halting car movement.
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Des Moines
Des Moines, Aggy
Power failure delays East Oregonian production
The East Oregonian explains delays due to power loss during the day. The paper’s presses rely on electricity and an auxiliary steam plant exists for emergencies. The steam plant failed in the forenoon due to winter and low water, requiring manual fuel adjustment to operate.
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East Oregonian
Squaw Drops Bead Selling Berries at Pendleton Hotel
A Yakima George squaw selling huckleberries behind the Hotel Pendleton and Association block dropped dead. Reported to have spoken with a Chinese peddler before collapsing. Coroner notified. body moved to Baker undertaking parlors. Death attributed to natural causes despite inquiry.
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Pendleton
Yakima George
Robinssy
Pmathta
Post Office
Baker Undertaking
Pendleton Suffered Water Outage After Severe Wind Storm
A severe wind storm knocked out power and water service in Pendleton for several hours. The town’s Water Works ran on a steam pump until a gas engine could replace the broken electric pump. By late afternoon the electric pump resumed operation and water pressure was restored.
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Iron Works
Laats
Unclear fragment summary item
The readable text is garbled and does not reveal a coherent event. It mentions Motrin, Warrinn tinea, a federation, and planning to take someone named He Sti'vanev Gireet but lacks clear roles, dates, places, or outcomes to form a factual summary.
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Gener Marites
Motrin
Sig
Missing rider sparks search in Philadelphia area
A racing rider named Beachey disappeared this afternoon near Philadelphia while leading a race. A prize of 000 was offered by a New York department store for information. Police and search teams are active in the area.
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Hitchmen Racing
Avineye Tenebo
Biv
Msi
Tveneere Ldap
Stirtis
Berplade
Rahe
Philadelphia
New York
Beachey
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