Taft Accepts McHarg Resignation Without Delay
Beverly Mass August 29 President Taft accepted the resignation of Ormsby McHarg assistant secretary of commerce and labor. Secretary Nagel will choose a successor by September 4 with possible extension to October 1. Ballinger in Seattle said McHarg's criticisms reflected loyalty to friends and noted no link to Roosevelt forestry policy.
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Forestry Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
McHare Defends Personal Right to Discuss Matter
Washington August 30. McHare states he feels his personal right to discuss the matter, arguing private views of the assistant secretary or bureau chief are not the same as those from the administration. McTrarg, a South Dakota native, practiced law on the Pacific coast before moving to Washington.
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Pacific
Taft Will Try The Roosevelt Policies
President Taft signals intent to pursue Roosevelt era policies in a shift toward moderate reforms. The piece notes Aug date and references ongoing political strategy in Washington. The report frames a potential realignment in policy under Taft's administration with emphasis on continuity and adjustment.
Roosevelt policies on trial before Taft debate
Reported summer rows of the official family view the McHarg interview as culminating criticisms of Roosevelt. McHarg reiterated his remarks and denied labeling Roosevelt as the lord. Taft is said prepared to accept McHarg’s resignation already tendered.
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Conservation Forestry Service
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Domestic Infelicity Ends in Tragedy in San Francisco
Dr. Walton Lampe was shot in the head and fatally wounded today by his wife in their Holland hotel apartment. Mrs. Lampe, arrested, says he beat her and accused her of relations with her former husband Dr. P C Surney. They married six months ago and quarrels marked their life. She held him for an hour after wounding him, seeking to make him drop the charges.
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Walton Lampe
Holland Hotel
Artesian Flow Found At Athena Artesian Flow Found At Athena
Artesian water has been struck at 400 feet on the Athena land and trust company property near Athena Oregon. Wert and Miller report the initial flow is small but drilling continues with confidence of ample supply. Drillers note water depth to reach required quantities could extend further, potentially 100 feet deeper. The site lies on the old Ben Ogle place recently purchased for colonization.
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Automobile Crash In Tacoma Injures Two Men
Tacoma Washington August 28 an auto accident this morning injured A Hartman 23 miles from Tacoma a dry goods merchant from Chictex was seriously hurt while George B Burke of Tacoma bank manager sustained severe bruises. The car was moving about 20 mph when the steering gear snapped causing a near right angle swerve.
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Chop Hill
A. Hartman
Chictex
George B. Burke
Bankers Trust
Hot Weather Sees LA Record 24 Year High
Los Angeles home today faced the hottest day in 24 years with thermometers reading 101 to 105 degrees. Despite the high heat, low humidity kept prostrations from occurring, officials reported.
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California
Los Angeles
Tax roll ready for inspection in three weeks
County Assessor Strain announced the tax roll will be completed to October 1 and ready for public inspection three weeks before the board of equalization meets. The extensive land classification work this year aims for accuracy, with deputies across the county aiding in equalization.
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Umatilla
Harriman Improves After Spine Operation on Train Magnate
Aug. 10 reports from Turner say Harriman underwent a minor spine operation to relieve spinal pressure by moving two vertebrae. Paralysis occurred during the procedure but recovery is expected. He will wear a plaster cast for months and plans to keep railroad duties, delegating details to Krottschnitt and Lores.
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Lyle
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Krottschnitt
Lores
W. Averill Harriman
Rescuers Recover Many Dead Bodies After Flood
Monterey reports the Santa Catalina river fell within banks as rescuers pull bodies from the shores after a weekend flood. An unofficial count cites about twelve hundred dead. Rain ceased Sunday noon. Authorities care for the homeless and fear pestilence while cleaning streets and burying victims. The heaviest loss centers in the city’s southern district. Estimates by Menger from the valley warn of heavy fatalities. Hotels and resorts along the streams are largely destroyed.
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Monterey
Santa Catalina
Menger
Trouble in paving camp in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on August 25 the city faces mandamus actions as Engineer Loehr refuses to sign Rich & Harrington paving estimates. He says the work uses Umatilla gravel against specs, harming property owners, while the street committee backs payment with engineer approval. Officials fear political consequences and possible removal of Loehr.
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Loehr
Rich & Harrington Company
Umatilla
Eut Loehr
Railroad vendors accused of cent a mile fare law violation
Salem August 0 A Rendler files complaint with the railroad commission alleging the Pacific and Eastern railroad charges fifty cents for twelve miles, claiming the quote violates the statute forbidding more than three cents per mile. The line runs Medford to Coos Port and has recently emerged from reconversion.
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Railroad Commission
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Bnet Port
Negotiations Break Off as Union Votes on Strike
In Chicago on August 30 a committee meeting ended at noon. Negotiations were broken off and the union states plan to submit the strike question to their executive committees at three this afternoon.
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Deckde Sretke
Chicago
Railroad War Id on Again Battle for Central Oregon
Portland Aug 30 The Hill Harriman battle over central Oregon control reignites with a possible clash at Crooked River Hill. Hill interests hold the edge while Harriman forces rush to steady gains. The purchase of the Central railroad from Shantiro to Redmond marks a key move as Harriman plans to deploy laborers into Crook county, with officials remaining reticent about measures.
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Noted General Jere miah H Gilman Dies at 79
General Jeremiah H Gilman United States Army retired dies at the Oriental hotel Manhattan Beach after two months illness. He graded West Point and led Company G Fort Pickens command during the Civil War. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing and Breveted Major then Colonel. He served as Assistant Commissary General in Washington until 1896 retirement.
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Oriental Hotel
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Slemmer
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Pensacola
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Pittsburg
Washington
Bull Barnes Breaks Down in Jail After Accusations
Walla Walla Aug 28 Bull Barnes once defiant toward law now limp with terror in county jail. He pleads innocence claiming he did not commit the crime. He writes a letter to his wife asking her to visit, while others expect a gallows outcome.
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Walla
Wash
Greek Crisis Eases After Mutiny Amnesties Issued
Athens reports the crisis over the mutiny at the local car Ilson, with a new cabinet and amnesty decreed for troops involved. Reforms require army command by three generals under the supreme authority of the rowan prince, and royal officers to be treated as ordinary. Protests arise over maintaining multiple royal yachts, with one claimed adequate for the king.
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Maurentania Breaks Trans Atlantic Record New York to Queenstown
Maurentania lowered her world record for the Atlantic crossing by two hours 53 minutes, arriving at Fishguard after four days 14 hours 27 minutes. Passengers were rushed by special train to London in five hours 20 minutes, with plans to break fast in New York and dine in London later.
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Supreme Court trims time for re hearing petition
Salem Aug 80 The Supreme Court allowed John A. Jeffrey ten days to prepare a petition for a re hearing in the Finch Fisher case after he had requested thirty days. The motion for a re hearing was granted and the petition will be heard once briefs are filed. Governor Hughes removes Haffen in Albany New York August 29 He finds Haffen guilty of misconduct and neglect of duty and orders his removal as president of the Bronx Borough.
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John A. Jeffrey
James A. Finch
Fisher
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Supreme Court
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Haffen
Albany
N. Y
Lewis F. Haffen
The
Bronx
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Italian Feud Echoes In Walla Walla Riots Fear
In Walla Walla on August 20 a clash linked to a long Italian feud sparked unrest. Italian farmers abandoned work as riots were feared. Antonio Juretta and John Daring were ambushed with minor injuries. Vito Paravat was assaulted by three men and Frank Pavilani was knifed by two Italians. All victims vow revenge.
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Walla Walla
Italy
Antonio Juretta
John Daring
Vito Paravat
Frank Pavilani
Greek Army Crisis Deepens as Crown Prince Expected to Resign
Athens reports an imminent resignation of Crown Prince Constantine as head of the Greek army after a conference with Premier Mayromichalis and generals. Mutineers demand Constantine’s removal and a revolution is feared amid strong opposition to King George’s soldiers who mutinied recently and were granted amnesty.
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George
Movement to improve Snake River channel near Riparia
Lewiston Idaho August 30 A movement has begun to petition the government to widen and deepen the Snake River channel five miles west of Riparia where a water lake forced the River Navigation Company to suspend Celilo and Lewiston grain service. Narrowing this point would prevent future disruption.
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Lewston
National Conservation Congress to meet in Midwest
Seattle aug 29 at an executive committee meeting of the National Conservation Congress it was decided the next congress will be held in the middle west likely Kansas City Judge Thomas Burke of Seattle was chosen treasurer of the permanent organization a position not filled before adjournment yesterday
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National Conservation Congress
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Meacham Herder Shot in Back. Injury Serious but Not Fatal
A sheepherder named Alphone, employed by J. E. Smith company, was shot in the back near Meacham this morning. Investigators will determine if accidental or deliberate, with rib deflection likely saving his life. He was taken to the Meacham hotel. Dr. Parker has not reported back. Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Wilson will investigate by train this evening.
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J. E. Smith Company
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E. O. Parker
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Bert Wilson
Insane mother poisons five children in Missouri
St Joseph Missouri Aug 29 In a fit of insanity Carrie Sanders 41 of the Florence addition gave morphine to five of her children between ages two and ten The sixth child nearly poisoned was stopped by a neighbor She confessed One child is dead The mother also took poison and cut her throat but is expected to recover
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St. Joseph
Carrie Sanders
Florence
Thousands See Mormon Choir in Seattle Amphitheater
Salt Lake tabernacle choir, at odds with the Welsh committee, performed for about 20 000 fans at the Alaska- Yukon- Pacific exposition. Thousands more were turned away as the choir received an extraordinary welcome. In the afternoon Professor McCullelan gave a concert at St Marks church.
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Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir
McCullelan
St. Mark's Church
Fire Near Merced Grove Threatens Giants in Yosemite
Aug 29 reports say a forest fire near the Merced grove has advanced to within two miles of the giant Sequoias. Major W W Forsythe, acting Yosemite superintendent, expresses confidence in saving the big trees despite the three day blaze.
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Merced Grove
W. W. Forsythe
Yosemite National Park
Manns and Greulichs Return From Extended Vacation
Dr and Mrs E A Mann and Charles Greulich and family have returned from an extended vacation outing in Seattle Seaside and Salem.
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E. A. Mann
Charles Greulich
Seattle
Seaside
Salem
Rhode Island Domestics Sought for Pendleton Jobs
Pendleton city records chief receives a letter from Rhode Island woman seeking two energetic, educated American women to fill housekeeper, cooking or servant roles. Letter favors relocation to Pendleton and asks for replies addressed to a city official. Deacon Nye to handle the inquiry amid prior help shortages.
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