Fisher Backs Public Road and Model Mine in Alaska
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher outlined Alaska policy favoring federal building of a railroad linked to coal fields and a model mine to supply the navy. He urged private coal leaseholds with royalties and no federal price controls, stating Taft approves the general plan. He proposed parallel railroads to compare private and public operations without direct conflict.
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the Star
Chicago
Walter L. Fisher
Secretary of the Interior
Alaska
Imat
Navy
Fisher
American Mining Congress
Taft
Voters to Name Delegates to National Convention
The Square Deal Republican club backs a presidential primary enabling voters to elect national convention delegates. Progressive clubs labor and farmers groups support the plan. Standpatters oppose it and rely on Governor Hay to block a special session. A statewide petition effort is underway with Spokane leading in signatures to urge a call for a special session.
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Square Deal
Republican Club
Taft
Washington
la Follette
Joe Smith
Progressive League
Smith
Republican League
Grange
Farmers’ Waton
Spokane
Farmers’ and Labor Organizations
Tacoma
Olympia
Hay
Start Probe on Thomson City Engineer Under Scrutiny
The city council efficiency committee will probe charges against City Engineer Thomson next Thursday morning after he resigns Nov 1 to join the port of Seattle Commission. A joint session Tuesday will discuss the Cedar River dam project as a search for a successor grows. George F. Cotterill is viewed as a leading candidate.
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Thomson
Department Efficiency
Goddard
Port of Seattle Commission
Board of Public Works
Cedar River
George F. Cotterill
Helping the Working Girl Discusses a Co op Home Start
A Welfare Union meeting at Liberty building room 333 Third Ave and Union St focuses on aiding low salaried working girls. The national group recently formed a Y M C A branch led by Mrs A Mc Kenzie and aims to establish a cooperative home for working girls.
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Welfare Union
Liberty Building
Third Av
Union St
A. McKenzie
Man jailed on charge after alleged domestic assault
In Aurora a man is jailed in default of a $500 bond after punching his wife who cannot move her jaw yet. She is the sole witness against the suspect. In San Francisco a report notes soldiers must wear out old uniforms from stock.
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Aurora
Ill
Simon Sautaigi
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Trust Buster to Defend U. S. Steel Dissolution Suit
Negotiations are under way to secure Frank B. Kellogg the trust buster to defend the United States Steel Corporation in the government dissolution suit. The development was learned this afternoon in New York. Kellogg would bring his anti trust expertise to the high profile case.
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New York
Frank B. Kellogg
United States Steel Corporation
Keene Relapses, Won't Return to Business Six Months
New York Oct 28 James R Keene financier and turfman has relapsed after a European return and will not resume active work for at least six months though doctors say his condition is not alarming. He arrived home Thursday under nurse care.
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York
James R. Keene
Europe
City to Accept Candidacy Fees and Election Schedule
The city clerk will collect filings for declarations on December 22, 1911. Three councilmen a mayor city treasurer and comptroller to be elected next spring with last filing date January 20, 1911. Primaries February 20 and election March 5. Also daily update on United States Steel stock amid October 28 trading.
Direct Legislation League Formed at University of Washington
Following a recall at the University of California and a direct legislation victory, the Direct Legislation League of the University of Washington was formed. A brochure on the subject will be printed by students, and Judson King praised student vitality and interest in progressive issues.
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California
Judson King
Direct Legislation League
University of Washington
Mr. King
Fight on Steel Trust to Be Campaign Issue
The 1912 presidential race likely will feature the government suit against the steel trust as a campaign issue. Democrats claim credit for pushing action via the House committee led by Rep. Stanley, while Republicans seek to block the inquiry and resume sessions November 15. The Washington Post calls the suit a major trust bust and warns of conflict between the government and people. Senator Chamberlain supports swift action, saying delay was unlikely without Democratic House pressure.
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United Press
Washington
Area Trust
House Investigating Committee
August O. Stanley
Kentucky
Chicago
New York
Trust
Ite
Stanley
The
Washington Post
John R
Democratic House
Cabinet Reels Behind Taft in Chicago Big Steel Talks
In Chicago Taft gathers cabinet members to discuss breaking up the steel trust as attorneys and aides prepare for a legal battle. MacVeagh Fisher and Moyer attend with Wickersham expected. Dickinson may stand in if needed.
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Chicago
Steel Trust
Taft
White House
Treasury
MacVeagh
Pisher
Navy
Geo. von L. Moyer
Wickersham
J. M. Dickinson
Anarchist’s Son quits sleuthing to marry at Home colony
In Tacoma on October 28 J O Sandusky of Detective Burns’ unit was sent to the Home colony to gather evidence in the McNamara case. He fell in love with Ida Agen daughter of Postmaster Cooper and plans to quit sleuthing to become a rancher after marrying his bride.
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United Press
Tacoma
Home Colony
Here
McNamara
J. O. Sandusky
Wm. J. Burns
Ida Agen
Cooper
Sandusky
Rich men charged math conspiracy in Spokane
Spokane Oct 28 six leading commission merchants including H J Shins millionaire were arrested on conspiracy in restraint of commerce by Prosecuting Attorney Wiley. The action follows a bitter complaint that high food costs in the city were traceable to a combine of commission men.
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Spokane
H. J. Shins
Wiley
Train Claims Life Of Joe Karanski In Highland
In Highland Indiana Joe Karanski was killed by an Erie train while wearing car muffs and unable to hear the approaching locomotive. The accident occurred on October 28 as the first frost of the season settled.
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Highland
Ind
Joe Karanski
Erie
Robbers Blow Bank Safe Near Shawnee Action
At McComb near Shawnee men attempted a bank robbery today blowing open the safe. They fled under severed telephone and telegraph lines with a large amount of booty.
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Shawnee, Okla
McComb
Here
Doctor Approves Ayer's Hair Vigor for Hair Loss
Persuades readers that a physician should approve hair care, presenting Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy for falling hair or dandruff. Claims the product will not color the hair or cause harm.
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Ayer
Yuan Shi Kai Named Dictator as China War Looms
Foreign officials doubt Yuan Shi Kai can end the uprising against the Manchu dynasty. He is given supreme army command and travels to Sin Yang Chow to take control. General Yin is recalled for inactivity, while General Suan Chi Jul takes command of the second corps. The dowager empress reportedly contributes 1,000,000 taels to the war fund.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Yuan
Sin Yang Chow
Yin
Suan Chi Jul
Headaches Alleviated by Gut and Organ Health Promise
A historical health note links relief from headaches to maintaining stomach liver and bowels in good condition through prompt use of remedies. It emphasizes balanced digestion and bodily harmony as a pathway to fewer headaches.
Neal Institute liquor habit treatment touted as miracle cure
Father Nugent of Des Moines hails the Neal treatment as the greatest miracle since Lazarus. The Neal Institutes claim hundreds released from whiskey each month across the United States and Canada. Write R. H. Knittle for information at East Howell and 16th Ave. or call East 4381, Ind. Cedar 4381. Drug habits also treated by the Neal method.
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J. F. Nugent
Des Moines
Iowa
Lazarus
Neal
United States
Canada
R. H. Knittle
Neal Institute
East Howell
16Th Ave
East
Ind
Cedar
Bat Nelson Allegedly Struck by Chicago Barkeep
In Chicago on Oct 28 a planters hotel bar keeper refused service to Bat Nelson. The barkeep struck Nelson over the bar and harmed him as patrons intervened. The assailant was later identified to the barkeep.
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Chicago
Planters
Bat Nelson
Bat
Barkeep
Accelerando
Eyeglasses Fitted by Expert at Lew Madivon Street
An expert specialized in eye care offers eye examinations and fitting for glasses. If you suffer from strain headaches or related symptoms, visit 701 Lew Madivon St Maie's Wits inua for recommendations and eyewear.
Story of Washington Dental Conspiracy and Oregon Board Contrast
A speaker recalls a hostile Washington Dental Board while praising Oregon's examiners in 1906. He alleges bias against licensed dentists, recounting experiences with board members, comparisons to Oregon officials, and claims of political influence shaping stamping of licenses. He promises future notes on board members and appointments.
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Washington Dental Combine
British Columbia
Oregon
California
F. Miner
Tacoma
A. Stark Oliver
Washington Dental Board
K. J. Brown
Washington
Portland
Cummings
Smith
Ireland
Porta
Geo. Larken
Wenice
Lincoln
la Grande
Oliver
EB. J. Brown
Brown
Oll
Cleese
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Port Blakely
Ce Et Erikson
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Thomas Investment Co
Daniel Kelleher
Ballermn & Kelleher
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Harry Krutz
Washston Loan & Trust Co
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United Preas
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Novontor
Yesler Wey
Oregon Dental Board
Chamberlain
George Chamberlain
Linecoin
Jack M. Yates
H. H. Olinger
Salem
Mark Hayter
A. 8. Exon
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