Pinchot Fights to Stay in Public Conservation
Gifford Pinchot declares conservation and popular government at stake, endorses Governor's Conference findings, and warns that water powers, phosphate lands, and coal deposits face danger from special interests. He vows to oppose measures hindering conservation and supports decisive congressional action to protect public resources and ensure equitable development.
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Tiinders Conservation
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forest Service
Tam
Pinchot
White House
National Conservation Commission
Roosevelt
Mosemage
Congress
Alaska
Great Lakes
Gulf
Bryan faults Taft anti trust message as hollow assurance
Wil liam J Bryan in the Com moner today says Taft's message on the Sherman act is a formal notice that there will be no trust busting from the administration and a reassurance to trust magnates that they can hold American consumers in their grasp. He argues the message bristles with familiar phrases and protests that favor magnates.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wilam J. Bryan
the Commoner Today
Taft
California Watchman Killed by Contractor in Midnight Shot
Albert Kinlay, a California contractor, shot and killed Harry Bruce, a night watchman, early today at their residence after mistaking him for a robber. Kinlay, awakened by a noise, hid near the front door and fired when Bruce appeared, ending a long period of anonymous threats to the Kinlay household.
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California
Watsonville
Calif
Harry Bruce
Albert Kinlay
Kinlay
Brace
Ruan
Bruce
Federation of state labor pends Hoquiam and Aberdeen trades
Hoquiam Washington January 14 The federation of state labor this morn pasted a resolution from Secretary Charles Perry Taylor The resolution instructs the executive and legislative committee to present to Hoquiam and Aberdeen trades rounds with engrossed resolutions expressing appreciation for their entertainment and commending their organization The morning was devoted to constitution work and the afternoon to officer elections
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Hoquiam
Wash
Federation of State Labor
Charles Perry Taylor
Aberdein
Pacific Coast Defense Needs Reconsidered by Congress
Washington, Jan. 14. Representatives Needham Englebright and Hayes of California pressed the navy department to address Pacific coast defense needs as the coast could be a future war battleground. February 15 bids for new submarine torpedo boats will be opened, with calls to consider Pacific coast requirements. Representative Kahn had urged maneuvers and appropriations for western defense.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Needham, Englebright and Hayes
California
Navy Department
Wreck of Czarina claims all but one survivor at Marshfield
Marshfield Oregon January 14 watchers patrol the shore for bodies of 24 victims from the steamer Czarina. One survivor, Harry Kentzel, clings to life after heroic rescue attempts by life savers and townsfolk as the wreck lies near the beach amid violent surf. Despite hopes, no bodies yet recovered. dawn reveals six survivors among debris, with continued concern through the night.
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Marshfield
Ore
Marina
Bis “Essel
Bat
Harry Kentzel
United States
Kintzel
Sen
Kentzel
K Kentzel
Keentzel
Taft urges Congress to act on conservation bills now
President Taft submits a message urging immediate consideration of conservation legislation without waiting for Ballinger's investigation. He notes withdrawals on 102 streams, recommends separating surface and subsurface rights, and allows royalty coal mining with annual development. The plan mirrors Ballinger ideas and seeks to validate withdrawals and guide future policy.
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Washington
Taf
Congress
Ballinger
Taft
Hhs
Secretary of the Interior
Dickens and Ely given sentences in D H N fret warehouse theft case
Justice reports recap guilty pleas by Dickens and Ely in the D. H. N fret warehouse thefts. Dickens gets one year in county jail with parole on good behavior, Ely pays $60 fine and Edwards also fined. Other implicated railroad workers dismissed for lack of evidence. remaining cases proceed to grand jury and sentencing. Mike Connor and Thomas Stickney receive prison terms.
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Charles Dickens
Frank J. Ely
Dickens
Arthur C. Spencer
Ely
King Edwards
Pendleton
Edwards
Justice of the
Peace Jaw BH
Parkes
Justife
Phelps
Tacoma
Hurglar Alen
Mike Connor
Thomas Stickney
Kearney
Bond Brothers
Gleason vows Frisco fight moved if permit denied
San Francisco promoter Jack Gleason says the Jeffries Johns on bout will take place in San Francisco or near by. If a permit is denied for a 46 round fight in the city, the event will be held at Ocean View Alameda County seven miles across the bay. Gleason warns that he will move the show across the bay if authorities force him to.
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San Francisco
Jack Gleason
Tex Richards
Jeffries-Johnsson
Oceanview
Alameda County
Bay
Ocean View
Gleason
Ice Gorges Out Floods Mississippi River Shipping Threatened
St Louis reports ice gorges in the Mississippi broke away late afternoon causing high water and a flood of ice. Damage surpasses 100000 dollars as many boats perish or danger mounts. Madison ferry sunk at Madison Iowa. City of Providence stray and at risk. Collis S Greeley adrift. Levee work by over a thousand men continues through the night. River near deck level. weather bureau issues warnings. England Nomination Shows Conservative Lead
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Mississippi River
St. Louis
Madison
City of Providence
Collis
Greeley
Weather Bureau
Woman Held for Larceny After Suicide Attempt
Saydie Doyle, known in Pendleton, attempted to end her life by swallowing antiseptic tablets at the Cottage rooming house on Webb and Cottonwood. Arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bert Wilson on larceny charges, she is jailed awaiting Wasco county officer transfer. she denies theft and references a prior stay in The Dalles.
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Saydie Doyle
Dalles
Webb and
Cottonwood Streets
Bert Wilson
Wasco County
Pendleton
Latham Elevates Flight to About 3500 Feet
Paris Hubert Latham has soared to roughly 3500 feet in an Antoinette monoplane, stirring aviation excitement for 1910. Military observers expect aeroplanes to outrun balloons at speed, while funding appeals goal to honor aviation martyrs with a monument.
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Latham
Paris
Hubert Latham
Bierlot
U. S. Harkness
New York
d’Estorvelles de Constant
Fuss Army Recruited in Petersburg
In Petersburg the draft numbers show 1,204,868 eligible for service but only 443,950 were drafted. Two thirds of those recruits were sent home, highlighting a large shortfall in actual conscripts and widespread early release.
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Fuss
Petersburg
Pleads for Honesty in Hermann Trial Amid Conspiracy Claims
Captain B. Ormsby, former Oregon forest superintendent, pleads for vindication in the Binger Hermann trial. He argues his reports were honest and true and contends no fault exists in his recommendations. No direct link was shown between Hermann and the alleged conspiracy during the first week.
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Oregon
Forcats
Hila
Hermann
Blue Mountain Pland
Portland
B. Ormsby
Oregon Forest
Binger Hermann
Blue Mountain
General Land Office
Meldrum
Big Fight Basketball Season Opens Tonight
Chicago reports the Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association season kicks off with Purdue vs Iowa at Iowa City and Illinois vs Minnesota at Minneapolis. Chicago hosts Northwestern tomorrow as Purdue and Minnesota meet in Minneapolis while Illinois and Wisconsin clash in Madison. Last year’s champions Chicago lose key players but return Captain Hoffman and guards Pat TM Page Jay Clarke. Wisconsin loses Jumbo Steshm and Swenbelt. Minnesota features Witt Noe Wilee Birch. The conference field includes Wisconsin, Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern and Illinois with fast teams and a likely tight race.
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Chicago
Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Perdue
Iowa
Iowa City
Illinois
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Purdue
Clinois
Wisconsin
Madison
John Schommer
Hoffman
Pat'™ Page
Jay Clarke
Hubble
Steshm
Swenbelt
Witt
Noe
Jack Wilee
Birch
Timnois
Indiana
Purdus
Water Polo Championship Intercollegiate Meet Opens
New York January 14 swimmers arrive for the round robin tournament starting tomorrow for the Intercollegiate Swimming Association water polo championship.
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New York
Intercolleciate Swimming Association
Uncle Sam Tax Deregulation Sparks Railways Debate
A reader comments on government charges and railway rates, arguing extra two cents on registered mall is a burden but reflects policy. The note hints at public opinion toward taxation and railroad pricing in the era.
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Sam
Threatening Weather Dampens Early Aviation Meet
Los Angeles January 14. Schoolchildren flock to the aviation field but noon weather threatened rain. The crowd this day was thinner than previous days as clouds loomed. French camp machinists overhauled a Pleriot monoplane while speculation rose that the first real flight could occur this afternoon. Harold Hamilton, a Missouri youth, was rumored to attempt Paulhan’s attitude record before nightfall though he remained uncertain.
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Los Angeles
Aviation Field
Aeronety
Byharlee K. Hamilton
Paulhan
Hamilton
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