Roosevelt Pressures Standard Oil for 1904 Cash Backfires
Testimony before the Senate campaign committee details John D. Archbold of Standard Oil saying Roosevelt sought a second, larger contribution after 1904. Archbold claims $125000 was given: $100000 to Bliss and $25000 to Penrose, with currency receipts and forged letters later alleged. He accuses Roosevelt of unjust persecution and cites Bliss’s promise to inform Roosevelt.
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Washington
Col. Roosevelt
Standard of Company
John PD
Archbold
Roosevelt
Henry H. Rogers
Henry Tilford
John Dol
Standard Ol Company
Senate Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Penrose
Bliss
Clapp
Penrose & Check
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Rosevelt
James Kt. Garfield
Rockefeller Rogers
Africa
Olice
Rogers
Elias
Elise
Standard CW
Jones
Biles
Cortelyou
Ftandard
Campilen
Senator Jones
Garfield
Europe
William Rockefeller
Bull Moose Meet In City Tonight
Local Bull Moose followers plan a city hall gathering at 7:00 PM to form a county organization elect a committeeman and hear speeches from Dr. Temple G F Rodgers and other notables Senator F W Mulkey La Grande Bruce Dennis Weston and Mrs C C Wade are listed among speakers Mulkey arrived from Freewater after peach day remarks and aims for Progressive endorsement and ballot placement.
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C. Temple
G. F. Rodgers
F. W. Mulkey
United States
Bruce Dennis
la Grande
Dr. Temple
G. W. Proebstal
Weston
CC. B. Wade
Mulkey
Freewater
Senatoria Rice
Porthind
Koreans on Trial in Korea Conspiracy Case
In Zul Korea on August 26 the trial of 128 Koreans charged with conspiring to assassinate Count Terauch the Japanese resident general resumed. It is reported that Japan has abandoned efforts to implicate Americans in the alleged conspiracy.
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Zul
Korea
Count Terauch
Japan
Round-up Band to Be Heard Tonight on Main Street
The Round-up band, directed by CL Haines, will perform tonight on Main Street with a varied program including marches, dances, a polka, and a dream picture titled Uncle Tom's Cabin. The concert features pieces such as Pilgrim Commandery, Intermeszo-Illusion, Polish National Dance, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Main Street
CL Haines
Pilgrim Commandery
Foss
von Tilzeri
Uncle Tom
Old Kentucky
Regulars fear for success of ticket in next election
Washington Aug 23 regular republicans here pressure to seek in an effort to stop Penrose onslaught on Roosevelt. Senator Poindexter of Washington rushed to Roosevelts defense and charged Penrose allied with the machine democrats.
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Washington
Penrose
Uecket
Sear
Roosevelt
Poindexter
Himelf
2000 in cash for Round-Up
Approximately 32500 in cash and several thousand dollars in trophies are to be given away to the cowboys who win at the 1912 Round-up. Prizes include two saddles valued at 350 and 125, a silver mounted bridle, a diamond medal, four gold studded belts, silver caps, chaps, boots, hats, whips, and other items from local merchants.
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Evetite
Priges
Vessels Collide and One Sinks Off Victoria Coast
A British steamer Ikalis and the Seattle power fishing boat Dove collided in the straits near Victoria on August 28. The Dove sank. Captain Weaver and Engineer C. E. McMaster were rescued by the Skulls and landed by the Nanaimo pilot boat. They head to Seattle aboard the Iroquorgy and are destitute with possessions lost.
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Victoria
B. C
San Francisco
Ikalis
Clarkson
Dove
Weaver
Seattle
Cc. E. McMaster
Skulls
Nanaimo
Iroquorgy
Oregon Pioneer 74 Succumbs After Long Illness
Mrs Mellora Holdman mother of Mre D J McFaul of this city and of the Holdman brothers, prominent farmers, died at Adams last evening after a lingering illness. Funeral at the family home tomorrow at 3 p m, body to Pendleton for interment at Olney cemetery after the evening train. She was born in Missouri as Mellesa Grubbe, came to Oregon at 17, married FE Holdman, husband died earlier, survived by children Mrs C Bowling Adams Mrs D J McFaul Pendleton Will Holdman Gra Holdman Wade Holdman and Frank Holdman. She was a Methodist Episcopal.
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Mellora Holdman
D. J. McFaul
Wis
Mellesa Grubbe
Missouri
Oregon
Freewater Peach Day Gala Opens Busy Community Event
Freewater Oregon hosts Peach Day a festive annual celebration with perfect weather and a lively program. Visitors flood the town as Pendleton and regional boosters attend. Judge Stephen A Lowell defends the Republican party and hurls at Theodore Roosevelt while B F Mulkey campaigns for US Senate as progressives make gains.
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Freewater
Ore
Umatilla
Pendleton
Oregon
Washington
Stephen A. Lowell
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevel
B. F. Mulkey
United States
Local Courts Consider Reservation Water Rights Clash
The interior department upholds most arguments by Byers Milling Co in a water permit dispute on the Umatilla river. It notes Indian rights may exist but that the issue is being litigated in Oregon courts with the United States as a party, while political influence charges accompany the reversal. Major Swartglander supported Indian water rights.
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Interior Department
Byers Milling Company
Umatilla
Department
State Water Board
Oregon
United States
Major &. Swartglander
West grants reprieve to condemned man in Oregon
Salem Oregon August 23 Governor West granted a reprieve to H E Roberts who was convicted in Portland in July for the murder of Donald Stewart. Roberts is reprieved until after the November election section.
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West
Salem
Ore
H. E. Roberts
Portland
Donald Stewart
Roberts
Roosevelt Denies Penrose Charges in Public Row
In Cortelyou New York Aug 23 Roosevelt rejects Senator Penrose accusations that George W Perkins funded a Chicago campaign. He calls Penrose false for asserting large sums and for doubting letters to Cortelyou from 1904. Roosevelt says Penrose and allies oppose him to spite his past political limits.
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New York
Penrose
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Chicago Col
Perkins
Ford
Cortelyou
Disner
Pennsylvania
Rreason Penrose
Body of General Booth Lays in State in London
William Booth founder and late commander in chief lay in state at army headquarters Clapton district. Dressed in Salvation Army uniform his bier was guarded by generals who served under him. Thousands viewed the body as doors opened at 1 am and an estimated 25 000 viewers were expected by tomorrow night.
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London
Salvation Army
William Booth
Army
Clapton
Evangelist
Lefty Soule Rosenberg Located on Pacific Coast
New York DA says fugitive gunman Lefty Rosenberg also called Louis is located on the Pacific coast west of the Rockies. He is expected to be arrested and brought to New York text week for alleged complicity in the murder of gambler Rosenthal.
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New York
Lefty Soule” Rosenberg
Gambler
Rosenthal
Pacific Coast
Whitman
Lefty Louis
Rockies
Freewater section seeks fruit pickers
Milton-Freewater growers seek help for pruning season with five cents a box offered. A picker may earn from $1.50 to $3 a day, but many Indians have left for the mountains. Rev. J. M. Cornelius is unsure he can assemble a crew, and white pickers are also sought where possible.
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Milton-Freewater
J. M. Cornelius
Cornelison
La Follette Attacks Roosevelt Campaign Funds
Madison reports La Follette through La Follette's Weekly accuses Roosevelt of spending hundreds of thousands from corporate contributions to secure the nomination and election. The piece cites Ohio estimates of $300,000 spent to elect Roosevelt delegates and claims trusts profited during Roosevelt's presidency.
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Madison
la Follette
Out Today
Roosevelt
Roest
Ohio
Local Consumers Question Coke Price Difference
Bar ber Mark Patton questions why Pendleton coke costs much more than in Walla Walla where the electric plant sells coke at 5.60 per ton delivered. He notes Pendleton price around 8 per ton and suggests buying from Walla Walla and shipping. Patton uses coke in his shop furnace and cites gas plant sales in both cities as the source.
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Pendleton
Walla Walla
Mark Patton
Garden City
Electric Company
Pendietin
Patton
Taft Signs Labor Investigation Bill Nationwide
President Taft signed a bill creating an industrial commission to investigate labor conditions nationwide and recommend legislation to ease capital and labor relations. He also signed a bill implementing the Alaska treaty with Great Britain.
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Washington
Taft
Alaska
United States
Great Britain
Governor West Testifies Before Grand Jury
Governor West testifies before a Portland grand jury on immorality concerns and aims to clean up the city. He convenes a meeting with the mayor, police chief, district attorney, and sheriff to discuss actions and denies seeking re election.
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Portland
Ore
West
Taft Nominates Major Ray for Deputy Paymaster General
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Major B Ray, U S A, to be deputy paymaster general with the rank of lieutenant colonel. The officer's army career was recently reviewed by the War Department following an investigation.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Major B. Ray
U. S.A
Ray
War Department
Budget Bill Signed By President Taft
President Taft signed the budget bill providing funds to continue the commerce court until March next. The move is expected to allow Congress to adjourn at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Taft
Washington
Commerce Court
Congress
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Lafollette
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