Hitchcock the Washington power broker in presidential orbit
Washington observers label General Frank H. Hitchcock as the central figure shaping federal appointments and the party’s maneuvering. The piece portrays Hitchcock as a seasoned politician who engineered key moves, controlled nominations, and remains a top influence in the Roosevelt era. It notes his ambition for power and his pivotal role in the interior department and national convention operations.
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Hitchcock
Puga
Glavis Letter to Taft Urges Interior Reform over Coal Lands
L R Glavis writes to President Taft from Seattle Sept 19 1909 detailing alleged unlawful actions by the Interior Department in Alaska coal land dealings. He warns of a syndicate seeking a monopoly and says he will publicly reveal the facts to enforce the law and protect national resources.
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Hallinger Glavis
Glavis
Ballinger
Seattle
United States Land Office
Louis R. Glavis
Taft
Secretary of the Interior
Public Service
Gravis
Seattle Federal Building
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Land Office
Washington
Cunningham
United States
Cunningham Coal Land
Star
the Star
Alaska
L. R. Glavis
Taft Visits Des Moines Omaha and Denver on Midwest Swing
President Taft travels from Minneapolis to Des Moines arriving at 6 48 am to greet crowds and tour the town. He then proceeds to Omaha for a 4 30 pm arrival with an automobile tour and dinner at the Commercial Club before leaving for Denver at 11 12 pm.
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United Press
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Taft
Omaha
Commercial Club
Denver
Man Who Dared 10 Close Dives Here
W. G. Sears, the first mayor who dared to close the dives of Sioux City Iowa, arrived in Seattle yesterday to visit the fair. He had been re-elected mayor three times and issued orders early in his first term that led to the closing of gambling and low resorts amid strong opposition.
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W. G. Sears
Sioux City
Seattle
Sears
No Hope For Gov Johnson Dying Statement Issued
Rochester Minnesota September 20 3 p m Dr Judd attending Governor Johnson says he is dying the time for improvement has passed his life is slowly ebbing away
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Gov. Johnson
Rochester
Minn
Judd
Johnson
Explorer Cook 15 to Reach New York Early in Morning
United Press reports Commander Andrews of the Norwegian liner Oscar II says the vessel carrying Dr. Frederick A. Cook will reach quarantine in New York Tuesday morning at 6 30. The ship appears held back from an earlier schedule as organizers plan a reception for Cook.
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3. A. Appleton
E Xpert
Cooper New Discovery Booth
Quaker Drug Store
KR. T. Ballard
Washington
Mr. Ballard
Spokane
Bellingham
Tacoma
Fivecrett
Aberdeen
Cooper Medicine Company
Cook
New York
United Preas
Andrews
Oscar NI
Frederick A. Cook
Dr. Cook
Pacific coast growth claim sparks city ranking
William E. Curtis reports from Seattle that Vancouver B C is growing fastest on the Pacific coast with Seattle second and Portland third, though Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland may dispute the claim.
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United Press
Chicago
William E. Curtis
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Record- Herald
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cort Theatre Nears Opening in October
The Cort theatre in Chicago, owned by Western interests, nears completion and will debut mid October with The Kissing Girl. Amelia Stone, Joseph Miron and John B. Park are named as leading company members.
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NEW Cort Theatre
Br Taited Press
Chicago
Amelia Stone
Joseph Miron
John B. Park
Get-Wedded-Quick Scheme Stopped by County Auditor
King County auditor Otto Case ends Reverend Galen Wood's rush marriage scheme at the courthouse. Wood, once seen escorting couples to rapid licenses and marriages, is ordered to stop ministerial business and return to clerk duties. The affair drew satirical remarks from coworkers after a and a Japanese bride case.
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Galen Wood
Court House
Wood
Otto A. Case
It's the Really Real Thing Is the AYP Ragtime Song
A new ragtime number titled It's the Really Real Thing Is the A-Y-P features a bright Rah Rah for the A Y P. with strong ragtime rhythm. Music is composed by Gerard Tonn ing.
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Gerard Tonning
Wealthy Victoria man found wandering in Hillman Woods
Joseph James of Victoria B C a wealthy businessman was found in Hillman City woods by Patrolman Henry Hardin He was taken to the city jail booked as insane and later moved to the county jail James and companions visited Seattle during the exposition and stayed at the Butler Annex He claimed money hidden in the woods and looked disheveled with scratched bleeding face
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Hillman City
Joseph James
Victoria
B.C
Henry Hardin
S. H. Reynolds
James
Seattle
Butler Annex
Hardin
Loge
City
Piteous End For Weakly Horse On City Street
A malnourished horse lay on the street at Fifth Avenue North and Harrison Street yesterday as locals tried to locate an owner. Officials arrived but the horse died before Humane Officer Ellis could intervene.
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Fifth Av. N
Harrison St
Ellis
Tannhaeuser Beer Wins Gold at Exhibitors Day Fair
The Claussen Brewing Company of Seattle won first prizes with Tannhaeuser beer, Mother's Malt, and Ye Olde English Porter at Exhibitors Day at the fair, earning gold medals.
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Tannhaeuser
Claussen Brewing Company
Seattle
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