Theodore Roosevelt Addresses Stockmen On Conservation
Denver remarks by Theodore Roosevelt argue conservation has three facets. He says development must accompany preservation, public assets belong to all people, and national action often surpasses state powers. He urges state action where appropriate but favors national control for forests water power and large scale commerce to protect public rights.
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Denver
Livestock Association
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Colorado Live Stock Association
Colorado
Dea
Thugs Rob Mission Street Car in Frisco Rush
Three masked robbers stopped a Mission Street car in San Francisco after signaling to halt. They beat Motorman B Relmer and a conductor and several passengers, stole 150, fled the scene before police arrived.
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San Francisco
Mission Street
B. Relmer
Hill Crest
Taft Prepares Bid for Legislation If Democrats Win House
Beverly Aug 29 President Taft contemplates possible Democratic control of the next house He is drafting a legislative program for the short session aimed at fulfilling unkept Republican platform pledges The plan seeks to push most measures between December and March 4 with a special message urging Congress to act Taft desires harmony between insurgents and regulars to pass his program
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Beverly
Taft
Congress
Taft Ie
Citizens seek state control of water power
The speaker warns that granting state control over water power sites in national forests and the public domain would erode public wealth. He argues such moves are unwise and could lead to private enrichment at the expense of the national good, urging against transferring power to states.
Fires in Pacific Northwest Forests Subdued by Rain
In Medford and Portland, drizzling rain and light winds reduced forest fires across Oregon Washington and Idaho. Reports indicate fires are much subdued, with favorable signs from Mt Hood districts, troops likely to be recalled as conditions improve, and further rain anticipated today.
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Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland
Mt. Hood
Hood River
Firefighters quit fighting. Dayton blaze nearing control
Spokane dispatch reports firefighters have largely stopped active attack on the St. Joe district fire as conditions improve. The Dayton Washington wildfire is now under control after burning about 25000 dollars in timber, signaling a retreat from the worst phase.
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Spokane
St. Joe
Dayton
Washington
Firefighters Die in Northwest Fires Reported in Washington
Washington reports 73 firefighters burned to death in Northwest fires. Five men and two crews remain missing. The deceased were all temporary government employees.
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Washington
Forester Greeley
Northwest
Hermiston merchant in Pendleton for business
Crawford, a Hermiston real estate merchant, is in Pendleton to conduct business transactions.
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A. (. Crawford
Hermiston
Pendleton
Ios
Famed Salt Palace Destroyed by Fire in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City Aug 29 The famed Salt Palace over the Great Salt Lake with its pavilion was destroyed by fire believed incendiary. The entire city department fought the blaze for ten hours before containment. A bicycle track is being used for race meets to aid injured riders. Carpenters are fixing a temporary track for tomorrow’s contests.
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Salt Lake
Salt Palace
Great Salt Lake
Near Panic in Cotton Exchange Over August Advance
New York Aug 29 The August cotton advance of 3.18 points or 10 a bale sparked near panic in the cotton exchange in early hours. Shorts scrambled to buy as W C Brown the bull leader sold at 20 cents a pound and declared he held 100000 pounds at that price.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
W. C. Brown
Preparations Underway for Eastern Oregon Fair Opening
Secretary Fitz Gerald of the district fair association says the program for the big eastern Oregon fair is nearly complete and speakers will be named in a few days. The opening Monday Sept 24 will be Home Coming Day with a grand parade and a return of former residents. Expected speakers include Congressman W R Ells and Judge Stephen A Lowell. The week features Pioneer Day Farmers Union Day Political Day Portland Toy Day Public School Day and Baby Day with plans for an imposing parade.
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Fitz Gerald
District Fair Association
Oregon
Umatilla
Morrow
Pendleton
FitzGerald
W. R. Ells
Stephen A. Lowell
Farmers Union
Portland
Round-up buzzes through Northwest Pendleton show
Harry Gray of Gray Brae says nearly everyone in the Northwest has heard of Pendleton’s Round-up and expresses strong interest. He reports excursion rates announced for show travel from Portland, Baker City, Spokane, and other points, with one-day runs from Portland and Spokane. Acting Governor Bowerman plans to attend the Round-up.
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Northwest
Pendleton
Harry Gray
Gray Brae
Gray
Portland
Astoria
Wii-la Walla
McMurray
Harriman Ines
Firenst Aos
Baker City
Dades
Walla Wall
Wallula
Spokane
Ohip
Jay Bowerman
States Chief c
Crippen Hid Suicide Note In Pocket Before Arrest
Inspector Dew testified Crippen wrote a note to Mme Leneve before aboard the Montrose voyage, saying he planned to jump overboard and that money and remorse ruled his life. Crippen, charged with murder, was remanded to jail and will plead on September 6.
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Inspector Dew
Mme
Ethel Leneve—Crippen
London
Dew
Scotland Yards
Dr. Crippen
Montrose
Canada
Crippen
Mme. Leneve
Father Point
Mme Leneve
Sugar Trust Men Sentenced in Government Conspiracy Case
New York Aug 29 Sentences will be passed tomorrow on Charles R Heike secretary treasurer of the sugar trust and Ernest W Gerbracht superintendent of the Williamsburg refinery convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government by false weighing of sugar Both have been free on 25000 bonds since trial Heike has lost much of his fortune attempting to escape and Gerbracht is reported in straightened circumstances Most of his savings and refinery proceeds were used up by defense costs
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New York
Charles R. Heike
Sugar Trust
Ernest W. Gerbracht
Williamsburg
Helke
Gerbracht
Vancouver
B, CC
Children Die In Mine Gas Tragedy In Hollister
In Hollister California on August 29 three young sisters aged 15 12 and 5 perished in a New Idea quicksilver mine shaft. Found in each other's arms they were overcome by gas during play and apparently entered the tunnel the previous night.
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Hollister
Calif
John Williams
Ice Wall Blocks Ascent Of Mount McKinley Party
Bellmore Brown, leader of the Parker Brown Mr Mc Kinley party, reached Seattle today. He said Parker is sick at Vallex and the climb was abandoned after reaching 10 000 feet when an ice wall blocked further progress.
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Seattle
Bellmore Brown
Parker-Brown
Mc Kinley
Parker
Vallex
McKinley
Wardlaw Trial Postponed to September 21
Newark officials report the Wardlaw sisters charged with the murder of Ocey Snead have had the trial postponed again to September 21. Investigators found Mrs Shead’s body in a vacant New Jersey home bathtub after a large life insurance on her name triggered arrests and indictments of the three Wardlaw sisters.
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Wardlaw
Newark
N. J
Wardlaw Sieters
Ocey Snead
Hearings on Western Freight Rates Start Again
Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings on advanced freight rates by western railways, suspended until November 1. The order covers 202 railways in Western Trunk Trans-Misouri and Winds Freight Committee territory. Officials allege the increase is essential and oppose government ownership.
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Chicago
Western Fallroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk
Trans-Misouri
Winds Freight Committee
Tt Fe
Jamestown Marks Centennial With Weeklong Celebration
Jamestown N Y August 29 Jamestown begins a week long centennial celebration of the city founding with a program of historical interest. Many former residents have returned to take part in the festivities.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Pacific Coast Scores From Yesterday
San Francisco 2 Portland 0 and Los Angeles 3 Oakland 2. Vernon 2 Sacramento 56 Oakland 3. Sacramento 56? 3 score line repeated. teams listed with results in a compact score roundup.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Portland
Los Angeles
Oakland
Vernon
Sacramento
Japan annexes Korea as independent state ends
Tokio reports Korea becomes part of Japan without outward drama. Korean natives fear revolt as thousands of Japanese settlers pour in and suppressive force is used. Russia and China protest while treaties are to be recognized to pacify U.S. interests. Tokyo vows to crush any rebellion and aid Koreans financially.
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Janes
Korea
Russia
Tokio
Cho-Sen
Japan
Seoul
China
United States
Rus- Sila
Manchuria
New Sewer Installed at Oregon State Fair
Salem Oregon August 29 The new sewer at the state fair grounds is nearly finished with connections to restrooms across the grounds The fair board aims for comfort convenience and health with added toilets including one under the new south bleachers Completion of sewer and ample water supplies places the grounds in prime sanitary condition The fair opens September 12 and closes September 17 Saturday night
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Salem
Fair Board
Sherman Leaves on Southwest Tour in 1924 Campaign
St Louis, Aug 29 Vice President Sherman after a conference with federal office holders left St Louis for a campaign through the southwest in the interest of the republican congressional committee He spoke at Marshfield Mo tonight at Joplin and leaves tomorrow for Tulat Arizona
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St. Louis
Sherman
Southwest
Republican Congressional Committee
Marshfield
Joplin
Tulat
Arizona
Sibley Liquiry Campaign Audit Likely Dropped
Franklin Pa Aug 29 It is believed there will be no audit of John C Sibley primary campaign expenses. Sibley announced retirement from re election and will withdraw when case called Judge Creswell. His sworn expenses showed 42000 or 480 for recovery vote. Case arose after his arrest on conspiracy to debauch voters.
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Franklin, Pa
John C. Sibley
Congress
Creswell
Sibley
Sibsey
Warren Yvesterday
Lip movements mark opening of Deaf Association session
Portland Maine August 19 lip movements finger gesticulations and expressive shrugs form the medium of communication at the twenty seventh biennial session opened here today by the New England Gallaudet Association of the Deaf. A large number of mutes from many states are in attendance.
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Portland
New England Gallaudet Association of the Deaf
Ohio Valley Exposition Opens With Industrial Parade
The Ohio Valley Exposition in Cincinnati began with a grand industrial parade featuring representatives from Pittsburg to New Orleans. The fair showcases exhibits from central and southern states and includes displays from Pacific coast cities.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Central and Southern States
Pacific Coast
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