Ballinger Pinchot Era Discord Over Land Withdrawals
The article traces the Ballinger Pinchot clash over land withdrawals and water power sites, detailing Secretaries Ballinger and Garfield, President Taft’s stance, and debates within the Interior and Forest services. It notes tensions between Pinchot and Ballinger, investigations, and political reaction concerning conservation policies and executive authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmnenu
Ballinger
Taft
Forester Pinchot
Forester Pincchot
White House
Garfeld
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Garfield
Sercury Dallinger
Carfeldax
Interior Department
Taft Almaent
Gaffield
Batinger
Congress
Yall
Pester
Water Power Trust
Ballinger Certan
Anther
Sove
Caffeld
Halinger
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Cunningham
Alaska
Glavin
Tailinger
Forest Service
Shaw
Glavis
Taft Dq
Tavi
Inquiry to Rigidity on Baltinger Pinchot Controversy
Plans in cap itot foresee a joint Senate and House investigation into the Baltinger Pinchot controversy to expose any attempted whitewash. Senator Jones of Weahington will introduce the resolution on January 6 after Senate reconvenes and an adjournment is set for January 4 in memory of Senator McLaurin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltinger Pinchot
Jones
Weahington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
McLaurin
Notnott
Committee On
Public Lands
Praise for Brave Nurse Receives Carnegie Honor Call
Miss Mary R Brown a trained nurse shot by delirious patient Martin L Sterling. Dr J R Biggs writes to the Carnegie hero fund seeking a medal and honor for Brown described as one of the bravest acts. Brown's condition is critical but improving with hospital care as Sterling remains under treatment at George Washington University Hospital.
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Mary R Brown
Martin L Sterling
J Roter Bigay
Virginia Avenue Southwest
Mr Sterling
Struzgln
Marm Sterling
Sterling
Agency Hospital
Moss
George Washington University
McGrew Arraigned After Violent Carpenters Rampage
McGrew, a carpenter, fought with a coworker then tried to threaten him with a revolver. He halted a baker’s wagon and fled toward Twenty-seventh Street before being pursued by Sergio Bean and later detained by police. In court Judge Mulloway ordered observation at Washington asylum for mental evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Methew
Pollee
Yeaterday
Mulloway
Washington Asylum
Sergio Bean
McGrew
Twenty
Piotrests
Coss Hole
Wee
Accuses Her Mother In Law In Alienation Case
Louise Marie Parker sues Mary Helen Parker in District Supreme Court for alienation of affections claiming her mother in law wrongly deprived her of husband Frank P Parker. The filing cites a disrupted marriage from 1903 and notes earlier divorce actions initiated by Mr Parker against his wife for infidelity and a alleged correspondent.
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David Rothschld
Charles F Diggs
Louise Marie Parker
District Supreme Court
Mary Helen Parker
Frank P Parker
Comfort Fellowship Society
Parker House
Parker
Taft as Santa Claus gifts turkeys and gold pieces
President Taft distributed Christmas turkeys to White House staff earning under 1200 a year while those on higher payrolls received a gold piece. About 600 dollars came from the president’s private purse. Changes in police ranks: R A Sanders promoted to inspector of pharmacies and George Wheelock reassigned from private class to street duty after J W Van Zant’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Taft
White Hoge Eschwan
Rolla
R A. Sanders
Metropolitan Police Department
George B Wheelock
J W van Zant
Oliva¢aney
Fake gems in society prompt whispers of Washington pearls
In Washingtons social circle fears rise that many pearl necklaces are imitations. Jewelers note only a handful of genuine pieces remain while the wealthy continue to wear inexpensive fakes. Mrs Draper defends her genuine collection as largely real, while others admit duplications are common among the elite.
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Agtor
Washington
National Capital
Draper
William F Drapery
Wwe
Attorney General Rules Friar Lands May Be Sold in Any Acreage
Attorney General Wickersham states the Philippine government may sell the Friar Lands to individuals in any number of acres, opposing the organic act limit of 40 acres. The ruling does not alter the rule that agricultural corporations may own up to 2,500 acres. The Dixie song popularity is noted, with Yankee Doodle, Star Spangled Banner, Hail Columbia, and America discussed in a Library of Congress study.
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Attormey
Tumut
Friar Landa
Philippines
Wickersham
Spain
Sugar Trust
O G T Sonneck
Sohief
Division of Music
Library of Congress
Mr. Gonneck
Forest Service To Aid Eris Christmas Treat
The Forest Service plans a Christmas event for employees' children in memory of Harry C Towers. About seven daughters and nuns of staff will gather to meet Santa, with a decorated forest scene and invitations promising to keep green the memory of one who loved children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Towers
Forest Service
Wim
Women Demand Jury Trial In Uruguayan Case
In police court Mrs Torrences Garland faced a charge from Senor Alberto Nimrias secretary and clergyman of Uruguay. The accused demanded a jury trial which was granted. The bail hearing was continued at 11:00 after defense requested delay and the prosecutor declined an additional charge. Senor Frise did not appear. The case likely proceeds after holidays. Rational Museum to Remain Open for Christmas and New Year hours 8 am to 4:30 pm.
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Bal
Torrences Garland
Alberto Nim
Rias
Clergs
Charles F Diggs
Diggs
United States
Given
Libreais
Bonds Forfeited In Police Court Actions In 1907
Judge Mulloway forfeited bonds of George M Campbell and John C Masters after failures to appear in cases from December 1907. Sureties Zeph P Moore and George L Goodacre face losses totaling $1,200 for unpaid bonds. Florence White, Mamie Wicks, and Féward Mack linked to unlicensed bar and pharmacy cocaine violations also trigger substantial collateral forfeitures.
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James L Pugh
Mulloway
George M Campbell
John C Masters
George L. Goodacre
Masters
Sepa Te
Zeph P Moore
Florence White
Mamie Wicks
Pugh
Wen
Féward Mack
Jastio
Mack
Tias
Christmas Day Yuletide Bowl Set At Nations Prep Club
Announcement by Arthur Johnson, club secretary, invites all members to the Nations Prep Club assembly room on Christmas day from 4 to 6:30 PM for a yuletide bowl. A stringed orchestra will play, and annual officer elections are next Monday with candidates listed for president, vice president, treasurer, financial secretary, and secretary. Four governors will be chosen from a slate including Crounse, Kirby, Lora, Smallwood, Spurgeon, Strayer, and Yeagie.
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Nations Prep Club
Glock
Arthury Johnson
Everstary
Arthur Dodge
Elmer E Paine
G A Lyon Je
Frederick Haslin
Arthur @ Johnnson
Crounse Thomas Kirby
Frank
Lora FJ B
Smallwood
WP Spurgeon
LW Strayer
J’ Lynn Yeagie
District slate rumor ties Moses to Taft commission posting
A widespread report claimed Arthur Moses was chosen by President Taft for a District commissioner slot. Congratulatory messages poured in as Moses avoided confirming or denying the rumor. No White House statement supported the claim, and no one could verify the President's views. Another candidate named in the chatter was lawyer John James Hemphill, already contacted for a place.
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Arthur "Moses
Taft
Moses
White Mouse
John James Hemphill
Testimonial committee selects gifts for commissioners
Charles J Hell and Scott C Bone, named subcommittee, report to the main committee that they have selected a design from jewelry submission for Commissioners West and Macfarland. The pieces will be engraved and ready for presentation at the public reception next Thursday. Captain L M Kelley of the pension office joins Rudolph's reception committee.
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Mmittee Wall
Charles J Hell
Scott C Bone
West and Macfarland
Focal Jewelers
Canor Rudolph
Capt L M Kelley
Pension Office
Weather Conditions Report From Washington Weather Bureau
The bulletin describes widespread western weather with light to moderate precipitation across the Pacific coast and northern California, with snow in the Midwest and upper Mississippi valley. Temperatures remain mostly below seasonal averages except New England and Great Lakes areas. Friday through Saturday bring rain and snow from the Mississippi valley to the Rocky Mountains and into the Ohio Valley and Atlantic states with fair weather along the south and east coasts transitioning to cloudiness. Winds are varied by region, from northwest to northeast, with the Grand Banks remaining cloudy and westerly winds toward Europe.
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Dept of Agriculture
Westher Bureek
Washington
Ateatin
New England
Lake Region
Reine
Kew Englad
Atlan Fo
South Atlantic Coast
Gulf
Lake Michigan
Steemert
Europea
IO Renew Transfer Fight In District Session
The fight for universal transfers is to be renewed by the District commissioners after the holidays. The bill for that purpose is row in the hands of the District commissioners who are insistent on favorable action. A penalty clause covers violations of the proposed law as recommender to the committee by the commissioners. Another helps destitute woman by a contribution received by The Post yesterday. A Baltimore mother who offered to have her body turned over to a medical school for $20 to buy shoes and necessities for her children prompted the note from an army captain signed A B C with a donation to aid the needy.
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Land Office Forestry Service
Garfield
Ballinger
Roose
Garfield Ma
Arthur C Johnson
Roosevelt
The
Post
Baltimore
Meath
A. B.C
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Rational Museum
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Rochester NY
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Lucios
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Young Men's Store
California
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Conn. Ave
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Edward J. Quinn
Ave. N
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Insurance Company
Washington and
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Firemens Insurance Company
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George Cober
Board of Medical Supervisors
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