La Follette pushes government control of Alaska coal plan
Wisconsin senator La Follette urged in the Senate that Alaska be developed under government ownership. He called for a board of control to manage railways ships docks and the mining of coal to benefit the people. He warned that private monopolies could seize Alaska and stressed naval needs and public works as key goals.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Pacific Ocean
Crawford line patrons plan four district meetings tonight
Four Crawford line meetings are scheduled in the Vailey district with a major Hillman City gathering at 7:30 pm. Hugo Kelley and Atkinson discuss ownership and transfer privileges as patrons press for extra car fare relief if managers refuse. G F Perin, new Renton line manager, arrived from the East as the latest truce ends today.
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Hillman
Hugo Kelley
Atkinson
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Hillman City
G. F. Perin
Renton Line
Charges Against House of Good Shepherd Sent to State Official
The Seattle Star reports affidavits claim young girls at the House of the Good Shepherd were exploited and overworked for profit. Labor officials and the juvenile court weigh the accusations, with calls for action and protection for the girls.
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House of the Good Shepherd
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Charles W. Doyle
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Seattle
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Juvenile Court
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Jordan
Judge Frater's Court
Two Big Bills Pass During Session With Vetoes
Washington reports only two major laws enacted by Congress after months of effort, the Canadian reciprocity agreement and the campaign contributions bill. The tariff revision and wool bills failed under presidential vetoes, while direct election of senators remains in conference.
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Congress
Tremendous Program Aims at Alaskan Reform and Railroads
A reading of the program emphasizes a push to end the Alaskan scandal and curb railroad and shipping monopolies. It highlights government ownership of ships docks and mines, a standard for decent wages, and an emphasis on blocking a Pacific coast rail monopoly while opposing child labor in Alaskan mines.
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Grand Alaska
Atwood Flies 930 Miles In Record Attempt
Atwood completed a 930 mile flight from Buffalo to New York with a 19 hours 568 minutes air time. He covered the distance at an average rate just over 46 miles per hour and planned to reach Albany by tomorrow night.
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New York
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Waldorf
Taft Signs Bill Admitting Arizona and New Mexico
President Taft signed the bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico to statehood. Only a territorial refusal to meet Congress conditions can delay entry in about three months. New Mexico must veto amending its constitution and Arizona must remove a recall of judges provision before elections for state officers and Congressmen can be held.
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Washington
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Eddie Smith In Critical Condition After Relapse
Oakland referee Eddie Smith, long noted for his officiating, remains in a critical state with grave fears for recovery after brain fever relapse. Delirious at a sanitarium he demanded release last Wednesday amid worsening illness.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Eddie Smith
Smith
Taft Poised to Veto Cotton Bill After House Action
The cotton bill is expected to pass the House this afternoon. President Taft plans a veto and is said to retain the measure without submitting it for approval upon receipt.
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Wshington
House
Taft
Pope Pius Relapses. Rest Needed After Heat Strain
In Rome Pope Pius suffered a slight relapse today and must stay in his room. Doctors say overexertion and yesterday’s heat caused the dip, but his condition is not critical and complete rest is advised.
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Rome
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Doubtful Recall Election As Signatures Fall Short
With fewer than 6 000 valid signatures of over 10 000 needed the recall of Dilling and councilmen faces doubt. Prosecution plans target alleged fraudulent signatures while the recall association has 10 days to file supplementary petitions after certification. Public sentiment may delay any council recall until the next regular election in spring.
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Enogh
Dilling Campaign
Recall Association
Congress Moves to Adjourn After Cotton Bill Action
House leaders pressed Speaker Clark and Democratic Leader Underwood to adjourn and send the cotton bill to the vice president for presidential action by tonight. The plan, backed by a majority of both parties, aimed to conclude sessions as soon as possible.
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Ashington
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House
Clark
Underwood
Southern Pacific to lay off thousands amid slack traffic
San Francisco August 21. Between now and October 1 about 4,000 men in the operating, construction, maintenance and motive power departments of the Southern Pacific railroad will be laid off. The company cites slack freight traffic as the reason for the reduction, reducing the force from the normal 40,000.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railroad
Thieves Steal Charity Box From Wolf's Cafeteria
Thieves used a pass key to enter Wolf's cafeteria and steal a charity box containing three hundred pennies and seven Canadian nickels meant for the children's home. The incident occurred last night and the fund box was placed by donors.
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Wolf's
Five Acre Chicken Ranches for Sale Near Auburn
Advertises five acre tracts for chicken ranches four and a half miles east of Auburn near the post office with a large mill and store. Soil described as fine with ample water. Price sixty dollars per acre with ten dollars cash and five dollars per month. Ole Hanson & Co. 314 316 317 New York Elk press listing.
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OLE Hanson & CO
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Killed by a Splinter in Modern Industry
A Seattle man, Martin Jensen, 30, a Shaw Show Case employee, died after a flying splinter injured his abdomen. His death followed a Saturday accident at work. he left behind a wife and two young children living at 937 Emerson. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital where he died a few hours later.
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Shaw Show Case Company
Seattle General Hospital
A More Drastic Straphanging Bill Introduced
A new straphanging ordinance will be introduced in the city council with Councilman Kellogg as sponsor. It would cap the average number of riders per 20 minutes to seating capacity, effectively eliminating straphangers, and charges the utilities superintendent with enforcement duties.
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Griffithe
Taft Plans Three Week Vacation
President Taft will depart for Beverly for a three week vacation if Congress adjourns, with a final trip to the Pacific coast to attend the Panama-Pacific Exposition ground breaking in San Francisco. He will also visit Oregon and Washington before returning East.
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Washington
Taft
Beverly
Congress
White House
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Oregon
East
San Bernardino Dentist Held Miss McDonald In Captivity Say Officials
Sheriff reports Dr A W McDavit refused to reveal his dentist office safe room location where Miss Jessie McDonald aged 21 was held for fifteen months. McDavit to be brought for August 31 preliminary hearing. In Washington Vice President Sherman and Speaker Clark sign statehood resolution sent to Taft for signature.
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Cal
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Jessie McDonald
Ralph
McDavis
Washington
Sherman
Clark
Taft
New Pup at Bittercat House Sparks Local Gossip
In Hicktown, residents report a brown spotted pup at WIL Bittercat's home. Hollyhocks bloom in front yards and several strangers are seen in town today as the community notes the day’s small happenings.
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Wil Bittercat
Beattie Murder Case Opens as Trial Denied
Chesterfield Court House Virginia August 21 Henry Clay Beattie Jr arraigned as murder trial proceeds without stay. Beattie faces indictment for killing his wife Louise Wellford Owen Beattie on the Midlothian Pike July 18 Beulah Binford 17, mother of his child, not present. she remains in Henrico jail. Seven jurors preliminarily chosen amid defense requests for witness list.
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Cae Kakk
United Press
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Little Old Court House
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Owen Beattie
Midlothian Pike
Richmond
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Beattie
Henrico
Smith
Wendenburg
Commonwealth
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Ridd
Josephs
Jai
England Ends Great Strike as Lloyd George Aids Settlement
In London Aug 21 the probable settlement of the great strike is attributed largely to Lloyd George. A joint five member committee will propose changes to the 1907 conciliation act after disputes over long hours and low pay. Meanwhile railway and dock workers face renewed tensions as a few unions demand higher wages and imminent strikes are averted by government action.
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England
Lloyd George
United Press
London
Thomas
Railway Employer’ Association
Northeastern Railroad
Hull
Liverpool
Seattle Weather Outlook Light Winds Tonight
For Seattle and vicinity fair tonight and Tuesday with light northeasterly winds. Temperature at noon today is 54 degrees.
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