Ballinger Defends Conservation Policy Amid Withdrawal Debates
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger argues the Garfield order withdrawing lands from settlement was fully promotional and not subversive. He rejects claims that the plan harmed power development and clarifies actions by the Forest Service and his department during Taft's administration.
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Life Struggle and Memory of John Don
Fragmented OCR recalls a man named John Don reflecting on life, faith, and hardship. He mentions staying in New York years ago, and a sense of ongoing struggle connected to childhood, education, and class. The text mixes names, places, and memories without clear events or dates.
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New York
Millionaire Garden Truck Founder Dies in City Farming
The obituary notes the death of a prominent figure in Chicago farming circles who built a fortune from cultivating 100 acres. Born in the area, the subject contributed to local agriculture and urban farming initiatives before passing away.
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Chatown
Arden
Jane
Chicago
Army officer eyes 70 mph aerial racer and international meet
Lieut Frederick Humphreys, a Wright College Park pupil and Army student, contemplates buying an airplane for personal use and sport. He aims for speed of 70 mph or more and may enter the international aviation meet near Washington next year if permitted, hoping to become the first army officer in the modern sport.
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Promotion for officers in coming army leadership changes
Speculation runs on appointment of three brigadier generals and a chief of engineers for next year. Key figures include Col J G D Knight set to retire to brigadier general soon, Brig Gen William H Carter advancing to major general, and Col Goethals eyed as potential chief of engineers though may stay in the field overseeing the Panama Canal project.
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Third Cavalry
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Aero Club at Cornell Plans Aviation Program
A Cornell University aero club formed in Ithaca with more than ten students joining. The group aims to petition trustees to offer an aviation course and to raise funds to build a heavier-than-air machine. Several mechanical engineering professors have signaled willingness to assist the effort.
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Washington Post
Ithaca
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Cornell College of Mechanical Engineering
Wright brothers and Paulhan reach height records in England
London reports Paulhan flies to a record altitude at Sandown Park while in New York Orville and Wilbur Wright are awarded the Legion of Honor by the French consul general Etienne Lanel for their pioneering aviation work. The ceremony occurred at the Ereneli institute.
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Semisubmarine the Thing Planned by British
Rear Admiral G F A Wilde, who commanded the dynamite gunboat Katahdin in the Spanish War, discusses a British plan to build 15 semisubmarine boats. He criticizes objections about freeboard and gun handling, praising maneuverability and sea performance as decisive factors while noting projected costs comparable to a dreadnought.
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Spain
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North Dakota Meets Tests Amid Boiler Tube Disaster
The battleship North Dakota faced rapid test runs at sea while reporting strong coal and water efficiency. However a fatal accident occurred when a boiler tube split, killing 18 year old John Boyden of Quincy at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after injuries sustained Friday.
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Cruisers Montana and North Carolina Back for Repairs
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va November 7 The armored cruisers Montana and North Carolina returned to the Norfolk navy yard from New Orleans where they represented the navy in Taft’s welcome. They will finish repairs in time to join the Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads on November 29 for winter sailing alongside other ships.
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State Department Row at Knox Residence Becomes Touristic Sight
An article describes a fictionalized view of Secretary Knox and his assistants as a close-knit “state department row” in their K Street homes. It imagines evenings of policy talk like a family gathering, with officers reachable by telephone and ready to convene quickly for any crisis.
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Rumor of Roosevelt's Writings Denied by Officials
Reports from Rome and Nairobi state no truth to rumors that ex President Roosevelt and his party are sending wines. The American embassy and Newland and Tarleton follow up investigations while Mrs Roosevelt stays cautious at home. Miss Othel Roosevelt and Miss Carew drive with the naval attaché Andrew Long.
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Admiral Tanssig to Leave Norfolk
Rear Admiral Edward Tanssig commander of the Norfolk Navy Yard will retire from active service on November 9. He has been granted a one year leave starting December 1 with permission to go abroad. A successor as commandant has not yet been chosen.
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Norfolk
Edward TF Tanssig
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Free Whites From Turkey Denied by Naturalization Court
In Providence Judge Arthur J. Brown ruled that Armenians and Turks remain within the category of free white persons for naturalization. The decision came as the Department of Commerce and Labor opposed the applicant Jacob Thompson of Central Falls, a Turkish subject, noting the unsettled status of Türkey natives. Thompson was allowed to take the oath after swearing allegiance to the United States and promising to uphold its Constitution and laws.
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United States
Capitol’s vast legislative plant joins new office blocks
The piece portrays Congress reflecting on the sprawling Capitol, two new marble office buildings, and the Library of Congress. It notes white marble expansion, a modern heating plant, subways linking buildings, and planned House chamber reform to improve acoustics and efficiency. It emphasizes American grandeur and national pride.
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Sister to Take Charge of Panama Railroad
Panama November 7 reports the resignation of the general manager of the Panama Railroad. It is understood he will assume control of a significant United States railroad, with his sister taking the Panama system’s top post.
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United States
Delegates Call Alcohol a Threat to Public Welfare
The twelfth international Congress on alcoholism, represented by U S delegates, urged strict liquor restrictions and education for the youth. They highlighted alcohol’s harm to health, morals, and national strength, and backed proposals to suspend sentences for first offenders who pledge sobriety.
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Kaiser Subsidizes Automobiles in Germany War Effort
The German government authorizes subsidies of 2142 to owners of certain automobiles to be used for military needs. Subsidies end when cars are shipped outside the empire and buyers bind to turn over the vehicles when required. Indemnity payments are set by military appraisers, with restrictions on sales to foreigners. J M Thackery, consul general at Belin, notes wartime limits on selling such autos abroad.
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Natl naturalization test at Brown shocks students
An exam in Providence’s federal court tested naturalization applicants on presidents and offices. Brown University students faced similar questions, but the court’s 87 examinees showed far higher accuracy, with only one failure. European entrants, many lacking recent English work, correctly named presidents and governors, revealing knowledge of U S government.
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Providence RI
United States
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Wilfred H Munrots
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Brown
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Rhode Island
Worm Disease Fear Grows In Mississippi Coast
A Mississippi doctor reports rising hookworm infections, especially among barefooted children and coastal residents. The parasite enters through the skin, travels via blood to the lungs, then to the digestive tract, where it damages the intestines.
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Washington Post
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H&e West
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Ballinger Honored At Pack Dinner In Lakewood
Fort Also Among Those at Dinner Given by Charles Lathrop Pack at Lathrop Hall Forest Avenue Lakewood N J Nov 7 The event featured many leading state and national political figures The guest of honor was Interior Secretary Richard A Ballinger who arrived for a brief visit Also present Gov John Franklin Fort Charles Lathrop Pack organizer of the National Conservation Association hosted The secretary spoke on national resource conservation and planned to stay through Monday as Pack's guest
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