Taft Telegram Endorses National Conservation Effort
President Taft sent a telegram read at the National Conservation congress praising the purpose of developing resources and preventing waste. Chief Forester Pinchot addressed the assembly outlining three aims: development, preventing waste and protecting lands and waters, and applauded Roosevelt.
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Pinchot
Roosevelt
Seattle
Taft
Joseph N. Teal
Portland
Congress
William H. Taft
Tinehot
Thoosevelt
Latham Sets World Distance Record In Turbulent Flight
Hubert Latham, flying the monoplane No 13, established a new world distance record of 164 kilometers with a 150 kilometer run earlier, as a wing damage hindered Paulham's attempt. The day’s best total surpassed 210 miles across multiple flights amid strong winds and rain.
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Latham
Ron
Hubert Latham
English Channel
Wright
Lemans
Parulham
Count de Lambert
Strikebreakers Walk Out At Pressed Steel Car Plant
About 300 strikebreakers at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Pillsburg left work, claiming abuse and underpayment. They warned another 300 would follow tomorrow, halting production. They testified this afternoon before government agent Hoagland in a peonage hearing. The workers express optimism over a possible win.
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Pillsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Hoagland
General Booth Eyesight Operation Hopeful in London
In London on August 27, hopeful reports say Salvation Army founder General Booth may fully regain eyesight after an eye operation. The operation is described as successful by Mayelana and the general shows continuing improvement.
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General Booth
London
The
Salvation Arms
Maylena
County Fruit Inspector Declares Infected Fruit Illegal
County Fruit Inspector J. Campbell warned Pendleton merchants that fruit infected with scale or codling moth must not be sold or given away. He will inspect local outlets and impose penalties for any infected fruit, with authorities to seize and destroy such fruit. He plans further visits to county poles to locate fruit kept for shipment.
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Oay County
J. Campbell
Warner
Ullegren
Ben Jose Tele
Seige
Campbell
Shively Acquitted On All Impeachment Counts In Olympia
John H. Shively state Insurance Commissioner was acquitted on every impeachment count in Olympia after a contentious trial. Two senators were absent, ballots delayed, and the gallery erupted in applause as the verdict ended a four year scandal rumor. Perjury charges linger in Spokane court with no votes cast against him on that count.
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Live Stock Association
Olympia
Wash
John H. Shively
House of Representatives
R. A. Hutchinson
Spokane
Serjeant-At-Arms
Senate
Shively
Atate Vigulance
Pacific Live Stock Association
Lehively
Schively
Shhively
Benzoate of Soda Approved by Food Officials
Denver August 27 The Association of State and Nations Food and Dairy Departments endorsed the Reensen referee board of consulting experts and approved benzoate of soda as a food preservative by 67 to 42. Secretary Wilson watched. Dr J Crumbine of Kansas urged further study before accepting it as harmless.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Réensen
Association of State and Nations Food and Dairy Departments
Wvas
Wilson Wis
Bntt
J . Crumbine
Kansas
Italian Murderer Expiates Crime at Walla Walla Scaffold
At dawn Joseph M. Gauvette, the Tintin convicted of murdering his Spokane wife, was executed at the state penitentiary. Father Jones and Chaplain Joven accompanied him for hours. wardens, officials, a press representative, and Dr. Robinson were among the small group witnessing the execution.
Fuzzy account of a track meet by Pield Mouse at Mainte hantheap
An unclear OCR fragment recalls a track event run by field mouse in a northern town. It mentions a pace, a report of a net track card, and references to Newtenped and Tad FG, but the details are garbled and several proper nouns are unreadable.
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Pield Mouse
Besom
Local residents reunite after延 Long absence
A fragmentary report notes WoA Teii and wife of the More Pendleton returning from Meacham. Mrs. Brown has been rusticating there for several weeks and was joined by her husband shortly after.
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Pendleton
Meacham
Ohio Steamship Ohio Sinks Off Steep Point Heroic Rescue Reported
Ketchikan Alaska August 27 The Nome passenger steamship Ohio sailing from Seattle August 24 sinks at midnight off Steep Point near here Many lives feared lost Wireless operator among the dead Humboldt and Rupert City near the wreck are said to have rescued several passengers The Ohio carried 125 passengers and 50 crew Prominent passengers included M J Heney Captain Powell Clarence Cunningham and T J Nester Later reports say Heney is safe The incident highlights heroic seafaring acts and the role of wireless in distress signaling The Republic collision led to a change in distress code usage by wireless companies
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Ketchikan
Ala
Nome
Ohio
Seattle
Here
Humboldt
Rupert City
M. J. Heney
Powell
Kilamar Mining Company
Clarence Cunningham
T. J. Nester
Heney
Alaska
Ohie
United Wireless
Wireless Company
Republic Colllelan
Pilot and steward die saving passengers on wrecked Ohio
Seattle report says Purser Stevens and wireless operator George Eccles perished while trying to save passengers from the Ohio wreck. Four others are dead and many missing. M. J. Heney notes Stevens sacrificed his own safety to aid others. The Oslo, captained by John Johnson, struck rocks after carrying General Grant on a world tour.
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Seattle
Seattle Star
Purser Stevens
George Eccles
Ohio
M. J. Heney
Gurgenheim Interests
Stevens
Eccles
Humboldt
Rupert City
Oslo
Rocks
John Johnson
General Grant
Collision in Elliot Bay Almost Fatal
Beattle Aug 27. Official investigation under way to determine responsibility for the collision between the cruiser Colorado launch and the ferryboat West Seattle in Elliot bay last night damaging vessels Vexsela and injuring four. Quick action by the Telegram prevented drownings as the ferryboat and launch passed on opposite sides of the Chlorads’s storm, when sighting became impossible.
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Beatile
Colorado
West Seattle
Elliot Bay
Wpathy
Watter
TENEY WILT RON ON THREE TICKETS IN ELECTION
The Democratic candidate and an Independent seek three tickets at the forthcoming municipal election in San Francisco. Frankcin J. Hefoy, a prominent figure, is noted in relation to the race as the figurehead for the opposing ticket. The article mentions Oregon and Californiaward ties in the broader political context.
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Soattte
Firth
San Francine
Teketa
Edith Piereal Returns From Portlenil Visit
Edith Piereal of the Peogles Worehowee sul Sid claak denart fount has returned from a visit in Portlenil.
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Ee Edith Piereal
Sid Claak Denartfount
Portlenil
SA's Succumb To Lure Of Gold On St Dennis Heist
Prince Rupert, B C Aug 27 Seven crew members of the steamer St Dennis are indicted for breaking open a chest and stealing a 25000 dollar package. The theft was found before the vessel arrived. Passengers were searched and a mattress hid five thousand dollars from the steward. Other sums were found among cargo. A loaf of bread thrown overboard revealed two thousand. All money recovered except twenty five hundred. The funds were for cannery workers' wages.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
St. Dennis
Intal
Court session promises interesting cases at Weston circuit court
The coming Weston circuit court will try Mike Ryan for first degree murder after a fatal road dispute near Weston last April. Clarence Morse, his son Harry Morse, and Roy Ellsworth face horse stealing charges. they were arraigned at Athena and held on heavy bonds. Five prisoners remain jailed including Ryan, George Rossa in a dynamiting case, James Broders for dynamiting a safe, Patsy Sullivan for clothing theft from a locomotive, and J A Warren for stealing $500 from Martin Anderson.
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Mike Ryan
Edward Dixon
Weston
Dixon
Ryan
Jacob Schuber
Clarence Morse
McKay Creek
Harry Morse
Roy Ellsworth
Justice of the Peace
Athena
George Rossa
James McCall
Echo
James Broders
Patsy Sullivan
J. A. Warren
Martin Anderson
Emporiium
Braden
Toose
Ross
Northwest
Idaho
Metall
Ole
George Ross
John Harrison and wife travel through Portland to Athena visit relatives
Mr and Mrs John Harrison of Portland passed through en route to Athena to visit relatives. The brief note records their travel as a local movement with no further details.
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John Harrison
Portland
Athena
Harriman Behind Bars Close Guard At Arden Estate
Harriman is heavily guarded at Arden with armed patrols blocking access within three miles. Personal physician Dr. Lyle refused to discuss a potential operation while aides deny illness, though estate staff believe he faces malignant cancer and an operation soon. Family and physicians are the only allowed contacts as reporters are shut out.
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Turners
Harriman
Czar
Russia
Arden
Harriman Palace
Lyle
Arden Palace
Young Harriman Begins at Lowest Rung
Walter A Harriman eldest son of Edward H Harriman leaves Chicago for New York to continue railroad education this winter not with a gang but by working in operating departments as a fireman or brakeman to gain practical experience for his eventual leadership role in a major railroad system.
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Chicago
Walter A. Harriman
Edward H. Harriman
New York
Harriman
Quarrel Over Drink Ends In Tragedy in Calistoga
Calistoga California August 27 Henry Vider is dead and Ernest Pickett wounded after a gun duel following a quarrel over a drink of wine Pickett claims Kiser shot first and ordered him to drink when he refused Pickett then fired a shotgun killing Kiser in the chest Authorities investigate the fatal incident and the wounded man is in stable condition at a local hospital
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Calistoga
Calif
Henry Vider
Ernest Pickett
Pickett
Kiser
Impressions Hint Immediate Operation on Harriman
The Impressions general here believes Dr. Lyle has ordered an immediate operation on Harriman. The arrival of several tanks of chemically pure oxygen supports this assessment.
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Turner
Lyle
Harriman
Broncho Gusting Contest at Cuming Umatilya Fair
A bronco busting contest is announced for the upcoming Cuming Umatilya Morro fair. Promoters plan a £410 purse with later details, riders to supply their own mounts, and potential exhibits from local firms and towns. Volunteers may fund the event.
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Cuming Umatilya-Morrow Fair
Smimtury
Fite Gendt
Han Irge
Fornah Iia
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Rheims
France
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Weese
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Edtward Dixon
Wizard At
Wall Street
Financter’s
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Prosene
Fale Board
Tye Munhee McBirenee
Tore Wil
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Gell Marchante
Otanufarther
Walla Watt
Yakind
Humanarfon
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