Teddy Roosevelt calls for complete government control of big business
Roosevelt criticizes current policy and asserts government chaos from administration's approach to interstate commerce. He urges stronger supervision of corporations and attacks the tobacco trust's reorganization and Wickersham, aligning against the steel suit and Tennessee Coal and Iron merger.
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New York
Navy
United States Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Tobacco Trust
Wickersham
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook
Stein
Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Congress
Col. Hobsevelt
Tennessee Con
United States Steel Corporation
Trust punishment bill challenges antitrust ruling
Washington officials report a proposed Sherman act amendment by Representative Henry of Texas to define trusts and end commercial piracy under a rule of reason. The bill would punish violations with two to ten years in prison and aims for quick passage once Congress opens next month. It follows the Standard of William tobacco decisions and shifts the judiciary committee to consider it.
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Washington
Feion
United States
Henry
Texas
Congress
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Commerce Court Doomed as Senators Pledge Abolition
Washington reports that enough U.S. senators vow to abolish the commerce court after ruling against the Interstate Commerce Commission. Middle West and Southern lawmakers threaten to block next year’s appropriation if the law creating the court is not repealed.
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Washington
Tt Ie
United States
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Middle West
Lfe
Murder suspect is also a brave hero
John Swann a Navy veteran and holder of a hero watch is sought by Scotland Yard in a ten year manhunt and is arrested on a woman's complaint amid descriptions matching a known killer. A circular offering a 4900 reward in South Africa is found in his room and police fear a possible fakir setup.
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San Francisco
Calif
Navy
John Swann
Scotland Yard
Seattle
South Africa
Henee
Smith and Stroble In Aldermanic Race
Petitions filed to nominate E L Smith for fourth ward councilman and W Stroble for third ward. Charles Cole entered race for councilman Stratton’s seat, John Siebert seeks third ward, and Will Moore seeks re election as water commissioner with 199 signatures. John E Montgomery also filed for second ward councilman with 17 signatures.
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E. L. Smith
W. Stroblb
Charles Cole
Courellman Stratn
Mr. Smith
John Siebert
Will. Thug
Stroble
Mr. Stroble
Will Moore
Ttme
James Johns
John E. Montgomery
Hirself
O W R N Could Open Seattle Route Through Cascades
Harriman officials in North Yakima discuss a ten mile tunnel through the Cascades to connect the O W R N with Seattle. Judd Lovett head of the Harriman system says the plan is only exploratory as to cost. Northwest figures travel with him. local railroaders think a western extension from North Yakima is under consideration.
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North Yakima
Harriman
Cascades
Seattle
Yakima
Judee Lovett
Judge Lovett
Fidala
Episcopal Bishop Dies in Philadelphia Diocese Leader
Episcopal Bishop Alexander Mackay Smith of the Pennsylvania diocese died at his Philadelphia home from heart disease. The 11th hour report notes Smith served as a longtime church leader and religious figure in the region.
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Episcopal
Philadelphia
Twenty Thousand Dollar Slaughter House Planned in Pendleton
Pendleton plans a modern sanitary slaughter house and abattoir on the north end of Hazel Street with a cold storage unit. The Pendleton Meat Company, led by H. W. Schwarz, estimates cost between 15000 and 20000 dollars. The project has government approval and sewer extension is sought to connect the site.
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Pendleton
Murphy
Pendleton Meat Company
H. W. Schwarz
Hazel Street
Uncle Sam
Chinese Revolt Triggers Pacific Fleet Departure
In Peking on November 16 a revolt by 31,000 troops from Hung Chow marches on Nanking after massacres. U.S. cruisers California, South Dakota, and Maryland sail from San Diego to Honolulu and possibly toward the Orient with supplies left ashore valued at $22,000. The fleet, under Admiral Thomas, may proceed to the Far East, awaiting British escort ships Airgenine and Shearwater.
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Peking
Hung Chew
Nanking
Hung Chow
San Diego
Calif
San Francisco
United States
California
South Dakota
Maryland
West Virginia
Colorado
Admiral Thomas
Honolulu
Orient
Airgerine
Shearwater
Glaeler
Futile Chinese Navy Surrenders to Rebels at Sea
Tokyo reports the Japanese admiralty was informed that the entire Chinese fleet has surrendered to the rebels. Twelve cruisers and gunboats joined the revolutionists at Chin Kiang with three vessels at Tai Yeh one at Che Foo and six on the lower Yangtze. Rebels banqueted the Imperialists at Chin Kiang after the surrender.
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Futire
Tokyo
Chin Kiang
Tai Yeh
Che Foo
Yankyiq Kian
Yuan Accepts Premiership in China Peace Term Talks
Yuan has accepted the premiership after signaling reluctance. A meeting of government representatives is called to arrange peace terms. He expects the body to back reforms he would push if he severs ties with the emperor and proclaims the republic.
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Yuan
Pekin
Knox Concludes Talks on Foreign Envoy Troops in China
After a two hour meeting with President Taft, Secretary Knox announced that the construction of foreign representatives in Peking would be held to decide whether they will ask their permittents to send troops to China. He warned the U S government fears a repetition of the Boxer Uprising and pledged steps to prevent such an occurrence again. The United States would not send troops unless other powers did.
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Washington
Nov. K
Taft
Ereretary
Knox
Teceme
Peking
China
United States
Japanese Navy Surrenders to Beijing Coalition
Dispatches from Llaindon dated November 16 report the Japanese embassy confirming cables that the entire Chinese navy surrendered to the Mehele. This is viewed as a major setback for the Manelyu government, signaling a pivotal shift in regional power.
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Llaindon
Far mers Union Buys 40000 Bushels of Wheat in Quiet Market
J. W. Maloney, manager for the Farmers' Union Girwin Agency, purchased 40000 bushels of wheat from J. T. Liemntlen and zon at about 70 cents per bushel. The sale is among the season's largest and comes as the market remains quiet and weaker than recent weeks.
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Sgison
J. W. Maloney
Farmers’ Union Girwin Agency
J. T. Liemntlen
Zon
Dr Wallace Victor Glaseyver to Wed Miss Johnson
Invitations announce the wedding of Dr Wallace Victor Glaseyver of the bureau of animal industry to Miss Inox Cora Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allington H Johnson of Tacoma. The ceremony will take place Thursday November 11 at the Johnson home at 222 North 26th Street.
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Glasiyer
Wallace Victor Glaseyver
The
Bureau of Animal Industry
Inox Cora Johnson
Allington H. Johnson
Tacoma
Johnson
26Th Street
AFL to Push Five Years Wages for Fallen Workers
The American Federation of Labor debated behalf of dependents in a compensation act. A report on British labor conditions was presented. A proposal urged Congress to enact a workers compensation law with a minimum five years wages to families of employees killed in service. A measure backed free speech for government clerks as part of the agenda.
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Allan
Congress of Workiwgmen’s Compensation
Civse
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Congress
la Follette
Triest Swindle on Parents Ends in Jail Then Cleared
B L E Kiser attempted to swindle his parents of 200 by sending fake telegrams claiming insanity in Pendleton Oregon. Police exposed the ruse, arresting Kiser who spent a night in jail. relatives’ clemency later freed him.
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B. LE. Kiser
Liberty
Polifce
George Walsh
FR. L. Kiver
St. George
Pendleton
Ore
Gurdate
Celina
D. B. Gerdane
EB. L. Kiser
Jack Blasett
Kiser
Walsh
Gurdane
Joll
Fram
Would Be Divorced Breaks Down On Stand
Redwood City November 16 A complete breakdown of Mrs Linan Moore who sues her millionaire husband for divorce drew to a close this forenoon She testified he beat her and once when he woke her maid Lena to meet him in the city he shoved her head through a closet door She said she smoked perhaps two cigarettes in her life and then she received a gold cigarette case which was given by her husband
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Redwood City
Linan Moore
Wiverce
Lena
Iver
Tar and Prather Mots Leap ers Plead Guilty
Lincoln Center Kansas on November 16 three young men Clark Firewater and John Sersiton pleaded guilty to assault for tar and feathering Miss Chamberlain a school teacher Sentences were withheld until the end of the current court term.
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Lincoln Center
Kas
Clark
James Firewater
John Sersiton
Miss Chamberlain
Fire guts Eccles building in Salt Lake City area
Fire in the Eccles building in Salt Lake City area gutted the structure causing about 300000 dollars in losses and two persons fatally injured. The business district was threatened but saved by heavy rain. Weber commercial club members were rescued through windows.
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Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Eccles
Weber Commercial Club
Judge Low ell Buys Tand From Coe Near Stan field
Judge Stephen A. Lowell has acquired possession of a twenty acre tract near Stanfield from Henry W. Coe and wife. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Lowell
Burroughs
Stephen A. Lowell
Stanfield
Henry W. Coe
Complainant Turned Defendant in Cruelty Case
Judge Parkes dismissed assault charges against S B Reed Charles Owens and S D Hinniian after finding the defendants’ testimony more credible. Costs were assessed against Albert Allen, who faced cruelty to animals charges and was fined $10. Allen alleged he had been robbed after a confrontation over beat horses and a buggy.
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Justice Court
Joe H. Parkes
S BH. Reed
Charles Owens
D. Hinniian
Albert Allen
Pruitt
Allen
Alen
Adam
Adimmey
Parkes
Dress Suit Order Recalls For Grand Opera Performance
Joyful theatergoers may attend the Sheehan grand opera company production Love Tales of Hoffman in ordinary attire. The center section dress code requiring evening clothes has been revoked after manager Mitelet cited audience reluctance to wear formal attire. The revised policy allows general dress without mandatory tails or black coats, with seating prices at two dollars.
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Sheehan Grand Opera Company
Mitelet
Prand Opera
Mitchell
Local officials tour Athena with wave choppers
J P Walker clerk of the local corp WOO W and WW FP Hoyt district organiser of the same codes traveled to Athena yesterday. Mr Walker returns this morning while Mr Hoyt stays to assist the Athena wave choppers for a few days.
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J. P. Walker
Loeat Corp
W. OO
Trust Fight On Today In Jersey Court Case
In Chicago and Jersey City the government fights to uphold the Sherman antitrust act against J Ogden Armour and nine packers. Judge Kohlsaat considers the penal provision’s constitutionality and may halt further appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Chicago, II
United States
J. Ogden Armour
Tudge Kohisaat
United States Circuit Court
Jersey
Kohlsgat
Packers
Kohlsaar
United States Supreme Court
Court ridicules Darrow with smile at McNamara trial
In Los Angeles on November 16 Reverend Bob Burdette was cited by Clarence Darrow to explain his remarks at the dedication of the monument to twenty victims of the Los Angeles Times explosion during the Mc Namara trial. Judge Bordwell did not respond and smiled as Darrow continued. Attys questioned jurors at noon recess and tried to qualify the twelfth talesman.
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Hall of Records
Los Angeles
Bob Burdette
Bordwell
Los Angeles Times
Clarence Darrow
McNamara
Burdette
Darrow
Talesmen
Helpless Steamer M F L Plant Rescued Off California
The relic t Steamer M F L Plant was towed by Rosecrans off Point Arena and expected in San Francisco at midnight with forty nine passengers from Seattle aboard. Wireless telegraph notified of the plight as the tail shaft broke off Cape Mendocino and the ship faced a fierce sea.
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San Francisco
M, FL Plant
Point Arena
Rosecrans
Seattle
Shnuts
Cape Mondinone
Mexican Forces Move Toward Torreon Turmoil
Mexico City dispatches report troops ordered to Torreon as rebels threaten key targets. Subsequent messages claim a brief strike aimed at smelting plants signals broader unrest against President Madero and his regime.
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Mexico City
Torreon
Wie
Madero Tna
Eiteato
Madero
Railroad scandals prompt grand jury indictments in New York
In the federal building this afternoon the grand jury returned indictments against Lehigh Valley railroad officials on charges of rebating. Bench warrants have been issued for the railroad officials who are indicted.
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New York
Federal Building
Federal
Baltimore
Ohio
Rally Tonight Heralds Pendleton Baker City Football Game
Students plan a massive rally parade and bonfire tonight to hype the Pendleton Baker City football clash tomorrow at Round-Up Park. Baker teams arrive tonight confident of Eastern Oregon title. Pendleton aims to reverse a 2–6 setback. Coach Lytle drills a scoring unit as lineup includes Sturdivant Krebs Fionell Fee Trampton Thompson McDonald Chapman Houser Jordan Hinderman Strain Straughen Hoch Willitteen Ferguson Rugg with substitutes.
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Cascades
Pendleton
Conch Lytle
Eagle-Woodman
Sturdivant
Krebs
Fionell
Fee
Trampton
Thompson
McDonald
Chapman
Houser
Jordan
Hinderman
Strain
Straughen
Hoch
Willittween
Ferguson
Rugg
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U.S. Navy
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Judee Kohsaat
Court
Baker City
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