Roosevelt Era Land And Ballinger Pinchot Dispute Review
The article surveys the late Roosevelt administration land withdrawals, Ballinger interior policy, and Taft moves. It details Pinchot's clash with Ballinger, Forest Service actions, and congressional responses, noting shifts in policy on water power sites and federal control versus state roles. It recounts correspondence, ministerial positions, and public sentiment shaping conservation politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmnenu
Ballinger
Taft
Forester Pinchot
Forester Pincchot
White House
Garfeld
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Kuph
Garfield
Sercury Dallinger
Carfeldax
Interior Department
Congress
Yall
Water Power Trust
Ariwal
Hirian
Waxington
Pecmagent
Halinger
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Cunningham
Alaska
Glavin
Tailinger
Forest Service
Shaw
Glavis
Toft d
Tavt
Plan to investigate Baltinger Pinchot controversy set for January 6
A Senate inquiry plan aims to probe all subjects in the Baltinger Pinchot controversy. Senator Jones of Washington will introduce the resolution on January 6 after the Senate reconvenes, with a joint committee to include an equal number of senators and representatives. The inquiry seeks to uncover facts and will not tolerate any whitewash of public officials if guilt is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltinger Pinchot
Jones
Weahington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
McLaurin
Notnott
Committee On
Public Lands
Nurse Mary Brown to receive Carnegie hero medal
Dr J R Biggs describes Miss Mary R Brown a nurse shot by delirious patient Martin Sterling as she disarmed him saving others The letter to Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is being mailed with official endorsement The patient Sterling remains in hospital and is reported improving while Brown battles for recovery at Agency 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 Runs Amuck Arraigned in Police Court
William McGrew, a carpenter, created a disturbance in northwest Washington after a gun threat. He fled to 27th Street, halted a baker’s wagon, and was later chased by Sergio Bean. Police recovered him two hours later. he appeared rational in court and was ordered to Washington asylum for observation of mental condition.
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 the District Supreme Court for alienation of affections alleging her mother-in-law wrongfully persuaded her husband Frank P Parker to desert their marriage. The couple wed August 3 1903, and Parker previously filed for absolute divorce accusing his wife of violating marital vows and naming a corespondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 at White House Christmas
President Taft distributed Thanksgiving turkeys to White House staff with annual salaries under 1200 dollars while staff earning above that received gold pieces. The event totaled about 600 dollars from the President and private funds. Changes in Police Force include promotions and transfers in the Metropolitan Police Department.
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 Cleaned Of Genuine Pearls In Washington
A Washington jewelers report claims the city’s famous pearl necklaces are largely imitations with genuine pieces rare. Mrs Draper stands among the few who own authentic pearls, while many society women choose imitations for status and cost reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agtor
Washington
National Capital
Draper
William F Drapery
Wwe
Attorney General Rules Friar Lands Sale in Philippines
Attorney General Wickersham holds the U S government may sell unappropriated Friar Lands in the Philippines to individuals in any acres desired contrary to the organic act limit of 40 acres. The ruling does not affect limits on agricultural corporations to 2500 acres. The Dixie song status is discussed in a Library of Congress report by O G T Sonneck.
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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 gathering for the children of its employees replacing the late Harry C Towers annual event. About seven nuns and daughters of chiefs and clerks will assemble at noon to meet Santa, with a decorated forest scene and the heaviest staff member impersonating Santa. The invitations promise the service keeps green the memory of one who loved little children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Towers
Forest Service
Wim
Women Demand Jury Trial in Uruguayan Charge Case
In police court Mrs Torrences Garland faced a Uruguayan charge filed by Senor Alberto Nirmias secretary and clergyman of the Uruguayan legation. The accused demanded a jury trial which was granted. The ball date was continued to after holidays as the Digs requested a reduction. the assistant US attorney declined. Senor Frise did not appear. The rational museum exhibit dates for the National Museum will remain open to the public on Christmas and New Year from 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
Rational Museum
Datla
United States National Museum
Bond forfeitures arise from police court actions
Judge Mulloway declared bonds forfeited for George M Campbell and others after nonappearance in 1907 1908 cases. Sureties John C Masters Zephy Moore and D P Syphax face penalties totaling up to $1800 as district coffers expect collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L Pugh
Mulloway
George M Campbell
John C Masters
George L. Goodacre
Masters
Sepa Te
Zephy Moore
Florence White
Mamie Wicks
Pugh
Féward Mack
Gizo
Christmas Eve Yuletide Bowl at Nations Prep Club
The Nations Prep Club announced a Yuletide bowl in the assembly room at 4 on Christmas day for members. Arthur Johnson, the club's secretary, issued invitations. A stringed orchestra will play from 4 to 6:30 PM. Annual club elections are next Monday with candidates for president Arthur Dodge and other officers and four governors to be chosen from a list of names including WL Crounse, Thomas Kirby, Frank B. Lora, FJ B Smallwood, WP Spurgeon, LW Strayer, and J Lynn 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 commissioner rumor links Moses to Taft appointments
A widely circulated report claimed Arthur Moses was selected by President Taft as a district commissioner appointee. Moses received congratulatory messages and offered no comment, while White House officials and others could not confirm the rumor. Another named candidate was attorney John James Hemphill, previously contacted for a place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur "Moses
Taft
Moses
White Mouse
John James Hemphill
Testimonial committee selects gifts for commissioners West and Macfarland
Charles J Hell and Scott C Bone named to a subcommittee to choose tokens of appreciation for Commissioners West and Macfarland. They reported selecting a design from many submitted by jewelers and will have it engraved for presentation at the public reception next Thursday. Capt L M Kelley of the pension office was added to the reception committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmittee Wall
Charles J Hell
Scott C Bone
West and Macfarland
Focal Jewelers
Canor Rudolph
Capt L M Kelley
Pension Office
Weather forecast from December 28 by Department of Agriculture
The report notes mixed precipitation across several regions including central and northern Tosky Mountain and northern California with light rain in the Gulf States. Temperatures largely below seasonal averages, warming trends toward Friday and Saturday with rain and snow expanding from the Mississippi Valley to the Rocky Mountains and into the upper Great Lakes region. Winds vary by coast and region, with highs to moderate northwest to northeast, and a broad forecast of fair conditions in the Atlantic states followed by increasing cloudiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Plans
The District commissioners intend to renew the universal transfers fight after the holidays. A bill for that purpose, introduced at the special session, is now in the hands of the District commissioners who push for favorable action. A penalty clause to cover violations is included as recommended by the commissioners.
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Roosey
Forest Service Ag
Whd
Sta
Bilding
Land Office Forest
Tifa
Rooseland
Garfield Ma
Arthur C Johnson
Stor Pinchot
Conkrese
Snter Power Companies
de Ferta
Prochet
Ballinger-Pinchot
Mary Brown
Dr. Biggs
Mgrew
Negro Daves
Paraller
Taft AS
Santa Claus
Mn Astor
Real Beare
Eris
Prorey. Carriage Co
Portland
Bas
Bunus
Surebes
7 National Press Club
Arthur " Moses
Bam
Raina
Twa Tva
Asheville
Akepta
Auante City
Blamarek
Dale ‘Bouton
Biaeg
Buffalo
Chevenna
Bevenport
Ows
Denver Colo
Das Moines
Gedvenion Tex
Helena
Mont
Iadiecapolis
Tada Es
Jacksonville
Fla
Narmias
Ciewe Eck Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
le Dawe York
Fauna
Lae
Chis
Utah
Louis Mo’ Rt
Topham’s
India
Dels
Leather Goode
Kei
Harvey
Pa. Ave
Atic
Wagstaff & White, Inc
Hth
Strest
Xmas
Sidney West
Sts
Christian Xander
Hanses
The
Post
Baltimore
Meath
A. B.C
Piarolas
Sanders & Stayman's
Church Motices
J. Colville
Chrigt ‘Wees
Fiymi
Costees Hall
Warner
Dna Cn
Kocesbya
Warners Bety
Rochester NY
Mentha
Lucios
Caloris
Berman’s
7Th St.m
Young Men's Store
California
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Edward J. Quinn
Ave. N
Dobell
Odonnell's
F Street
Insurance Company
Washington and
Georgetown
Seventh Street
Louisiana Avenue
Firemens Insurance Company
Hoffman
George Cober
Board of Medical Supervisors
Hioriaa
New Jersey Avenue
Florida Avenue
Otich Td
Ihe
National City Bank
Weuneke
D/C
Wonder
Georges & Son, Inc
Shoomak
Dorenser Co
Milburh, Heister & CO
Benj. K. Leon
H.W. Zemor
Oldberg
Belasco Theater
Eemor
Washington Post Building
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