Ballinger Wins and Glavis Dismissed in Cunningham Case
President Taft upholds Secretary Ballinger amid vindication of his conservation stance. Special Land Agent Glavis is dismissed after accusations of fraud in the Cunningham coal land claims are found unsubstantiated. Outcome affirms Ballinger’s policy and underscores strict treatment of alleged misconduct within the Interior Department.
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Bal Linger
L. J. Gravis
Seattle
Cunningham Coal
Taft
Baltinger
Tlat
Washington
Ralinger
Tim
Alluny
Pinchot
Girard Ednehot
Ballinger
Congress
Spokane
Eorge Chardes
California
Irrigation Congress
Interior Department
Hallinger
Forest Service
Garfield
Cunningham
Glavis
Bia
Alaska
Pierce
Dennett
Schwartz
Auassion
Department of the Interior
Roosevelt
General Land Office
Interior
jSiavis
Commie
General Land
Secalled
Glayis
The
Cronu
Secretary of the Interior
Saiy
Cunningham ‘Eluim
Slaima
Safa Ee
Popainr Eixeorslang Sandey
Taft Train Tour Headlines Boston to Chicago Journey
President Taft, on his five day rail trek to Chicago, travels through Massachusetts and New York on his fifty second birthday. Crowds greet him at Worcester, Pittsfield, Albany, and Utica while he chats from the rear platform. His aged aunt Miss Della Torrey accompanies him to Worcester and joins in the trip, and Vice President Sherman briefly boards the train at Utica dropping off with candy in hand. The President's voice strains with brief speeches as doctors monitor his schedule.
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Byrecuse
Massachusetts
New York
Taft
Lake Erie
Chicago
Dere
Ti P.m
Boston
Tatt
Worcester
Springfield
Pittsfeld
New York State
Albany
Charlier
Hughes
Gov. Hughes
Syracus
Pittsfield
Misa Della Torrey
Milbury
Mass
Cincinnati
Touraine
United States
Crane
Wiliam Nelson Cromwell
Eastor
Cromwell
New York Central |Limes
Sherman
Utica
J.J. Richardson
J. Gove
New ‘York “Central
Charles
Francis
State of Massachusetts
Governor Johnson Undergoes Major Abdominal Surgery
Rochester Minnesota September 18 Gov John A Johnson underwent a deep seated abdominal operation at St Marys Hospital performed by Dr William Mayo with Dr Charles Mayo as assistant The procedure lasted 2 hours 63 minutes and addressed a small deep seated abscess connected with the intestines Surgeons described it as serious but see hopeful for recovery Mrs Johnson visited and said he rested easily The bulletin said he passed through the operation successfully and is doing nicely Doctors cautioned he will remain in danger for about five days with great pain noted by observers The operation drew comment from several physicians and a private secretary who termed it one of the most fertile operations ever witnessed
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Rochester
Minn
John A. Johnson
St. Mary
Wiliam J. Mayo
Charles Mayo
Gov. Johnson
Johnson
William Mayo
St. Macy's Hospital
C. F. McMegin
Mystery in girl s death in Canal Dover case
Police search for a mysterious girl who met Florence Wehner after leaving her uncle Samuel Weber s home. Coroner says no bruises and suspects self harm, while relatives insist foul play. Witnesses report a stranger woman may have been involved in the events surrounding the September incident.
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Canal Dover
Ohio
Florence Wehner
Tuscarawan River
Samuel Weber
Mias Weber
Catherine Kuerteber
Miss Weber
Kenerteber
BR. J. Colley
Romig
Tere
Nisa Webar
MacArthur as Wisconsin Senate Candidate Considered
Gen. MacArthur, retired ranking officer, may seek the U S Senate seat in Wisconsin. The proposal aims to bridge La Follette and anti La Follette factions, with Cook and others as contenders in the split party. MacArthur treats the idea as a joke now but could unite party factions if pursued.
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Milwaukee
Wis
MacArthur
Wisconsin
la Follette
la Folette
Igtested
Quick Death in His Glass at New York Party
A fragmentary New York item describes a tragic death by cyanide at a party returning from Coney Island. It notes David W. Clark allegedly ingested potassium cyanide in a writing room, with a letter found near him and a reference to a National Bank at Fifth Avenue and Twenty Eighth Street.
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New York
Coney ‘Ysland
David W. Clark
Prince Gewga
Tdbp
Botaiontorn
Bari
Fifth Avenue
Tenants in Mimsey Building Fight at Private League Meeting
A fighting scene erupted during a private meeting of the Waableyton Inventors' League on the Munsey building's fifth floor. An official not on the committee was expelled after protest as tenants rushed from offices in the hall. The incident prompted a long, tense discussion and the meeting adjourned with blame avoided and no names released. The league plans a September 22 gathering in Flynn's Hall.
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Mimsey
League
Hall
Waableyton Inventors’ League
T. F. Wiliams
George T. Payne
J. H. Kelley
J. H. Schrenck
George Gordon Bryan
W. P. Armstrong
Joseph J. O'Brien
Munsey
Chamittee
Wat
Presiden Armstrong
O'Brien
Armstrong
Chicago
Flynn's Hall
K Atreet
Seek New Trial In Rank Case In Asheville
Asheville officials report defense counsel seeks a new trial for Breese and Dickerson in a conspiracy case against First National Bank. They cite affidavits from jurors Norton and Garren alleging Deputy Marshal Ramsey spoke to jurors after deliberations began. Judge Newman denied immediate action and summoned the jury for questioning in Asheville Federal Court.
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Asheville
N. C
Robert Ramsey
Mem‘pera
Breese
Dicker Row
First National Bank
Thi City
Norton and
Garren
Morton
Rameey
Dickerson
Aff
Davit
Ramey
Biar
Newman
Newmen
Asfreville
Pole Observations Spark Rejoicing and Flags Raised
A fragmented item notes celebratory mood tied to a pole event and symbols. It mentions observers, stripes, and waking clay but lacks clear names or places. The readable text implies a ceremonial or civic action with patriotic imagery and public excitement.
Bunko in Berlin Aiding Visiting Doctor
Dr Lucian Lavdry of New Orleans touring Germans was pickpocketed near Berlin. His companion retrieved the pocketbook and returned it to the owner who thanked them and urged both men to join him at a cafe where a confidence game allegedly followed.
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Waallngten Post
Berlin
Lucian Lavdry
New Orléans
Waadbunkeed
Palong
Lad‘Ory
Tts
Thane’ Vfusely
Halley's Comet Located by Heber at Lick Observatory
Report states Halley’s comet was located by Heber and photographed with the Crossley reflecting telescope at Lick Observatory. The comet will grow brighter. observations were confirmed by Director. Peary statement notes Eskimos and Commander Peary reached the North Pole with flags raised, Delineating the polar journey and diary remarks.
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San Joss
Cal
Halley
Heber LD
Crossley
Lick Observatory
Ajecdy
Air Esiile
Hathor
Labrador
Wireless
Maldelbors
Vie
Cape
Ray
Stara and Stripes
North Pole
Matthew Menson
Hubert’ H. Peary
Peary
Pole
Menson
Ft.re
Murder suspect held says she will know slayer
Police rested Michele Rizzo, 22, in connection with the Sunday night killings of Teresa Procopio, Ferdinando Iptualno, and wounded Fannie Infusino and Freddy. Fannie identified the shooter as Michele, a Calabrian man known to Teresa. Rizzo's arrest follows a tip and a dispute over a grocery bill involving Infusino.
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Fannie Infusino
Procopio
Teresa
Michele
Michele Rizzo
Washington
Utes
Teresa Procopio
Ferdinando Iptualno
Bleecker Street
Tie” Pont
Ineh Aho Jae
Ber Atin
Aia
Ahat
Thy
Ner
Dpe
Terese Pracopio
Anavn
Rizzo
Faxton Hospital
Serst
Barry
Grande
Italiin
Brophy
Wius
Infusino
Allent
Procopion
Intusina
Fannie
Iltte Freddy
Calabris
Baltimore and Ohio President Murray Sees Improving Conditions
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Sept 1 President Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio reports a successful inspection tour through the system and Pere Marquette territory. He notes crops in excellent shape and a rising anticipation of stronger fall and winter business. He cites improving conditions in manufacturing and general business centers in the middle West.
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Murray
Baltimore
Baltimore and Obie
Women in Fatal Duel in Chicago Apartment
Chicago reports a fatal duel as Mrs Jutud Tripp was shot dead at 30 Prairie Avenue while Mrs Louis Bitters, her sister, was wounded. The quarrel led to gunfire in a fashionable residence area. police investigated as Mrs Tripp lay dead and Mrs Bitters remained unconscious. The assailant’s relation to the household is noted but details are unclear.
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Chicago
Jutud Tripples
Prairie Avenue
Louis’ Bitters
Tripp
Mystery King Cole to Parade for Washington Carnival
A legendary dispatch from The Washington Post announces King Cole arriving Saturday to lead a city carnival. A gold reward is offered for identifying the Emperor of Elysia and his whereabouts, with details of his royal retinue and pageantry planned along Pennsylvania Avenue and the Tidal Basin.
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Parzen
Rho's
Aerogram
Washington Post
King Cole
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Smad
Putt
Twongit
Schreechit
Swat
Jiggers
Engtend
Colchester
Imperial
Helarity
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Conservation
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Pardee
Flia Vulce
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Caure
Sretary
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Lenges
Ty Glavis
Laverlor Department
Cheningham
Cithers
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Dent
Mfc
Iiauise Glavis
L. H Glaviz
Wash
Lara Omee Dennett
Hervies Schwartz
Cunningham ‘Group
Coal Yana
Alasks
Glavist
Glavia
Slavia
Ciena Ds
Gravis
Cunningham Elsims
Denrett
Schwarte
Theis
Wiegal
Department
Tor
Schwarts
Bis
Portland
Glavic Bas
Sherman Hopson
New England
Veryil
Deya
Opperal
Gen. MacArthur
Senate
Tere Kerk
Amd
Infruder
Beary
Bunko IW
den Linden
Heidelbers
Bernlétt
Bartlett
Mera
Adm
Britain
Cape Columbia
Wei
Henson
Arctic Circle
Eskinos
Timal Len
Ooteh
Mgingwab
Ousmierst
Staton
Gomichander Peary
Flendan
Coptinulse
Hensor
Gia
Seserved
King Cole's
Ebict
His Majesty
North
South Pole
Post
Eivala
Mark
Neptune
Figgera
Waddington
Tyrrell
Uitet Fintes
Josaph
V. Coosim
Washutston
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