Bal linger Vindicated in Taft Support over Cunningham Case
President Taft backs Secretary Ballinger in the Cunningham coal land matter, dismissing Special Land Agent Glavis and holding Ballinger free of fault. The Interior dispute centers on Alaska claims and forest policy, with Glavis accused of withholding evidence while Ballinger’s actions are praised as upholding conservation and strict legal authority.
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Bal Linger
L. J. Gravis
Seattle
Cunningham Coal
Taft
Baltinger
Tlat
Washington
Ralinger
Tim
Alluny
Flia Vulce
Lareubtratty
Baltogee
Othe
the Post
Shareluun
Caure
Albany
Sretary
Cobb G
Lenges
Ty Glavis
Laverlor Department
Cheningham
Cithers
Vial Y
Ballinger
Pierce
Dent
Schwartz
Mfc
Glavis
Iiauise Glavis
Pinchot
Girard Ednehot
Congress
Spokane
Eorge Chardes
California
Irrigation Congress
Interior Department
Hallinger
Forest Service
Garfield
Roosevelt
L. H Glaviz
General Land Office
Wash
Lara Omee Dennett
Held Hervies Schwartz
Cunningham ‘Group
Alasks
Glavist
Cunningham
Glavia
Te Alfeart
Bia
Alaska
Dennett
Department of the Interior
Interior
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Commie
General Land
Secalled
Glayis
The
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Land Office
Cunningham Group
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Teladan Aw
Tme
Secretary of the Interior
Saiy
Cunningham ‘Eluim
Slaima
Safa Ee
Taft's Prestige Tour Along Mass and New York Route
President Taft travels from Boston toward Chicago skirting Massachusetts and New York, greeted with enthusiasm by crowds at stations. He stops in Worcester, Springfield, Pittsfiel d, and Albany, aided by Gov. Hughes. his aged aunt accompanies him briefly, and Vice President Sherman briefly boards the train, leaving candy behind. The journey marks his fifty second birthday with encouragement from supporters and a cautious voice schedule managed by Dr. Richardson.
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Massachusetts
Sherman Hopson
New England
Worcester
Byrecuse
New York
Taft
Lake Erie
Chicago
Dere
Ti P.m
Boston
Tatt
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 Min Sept 18 Governor John A Johnson was operated on at St Marys Hospital by Dr William Mayo and Dr Charles Mayo for a deep seated intestinal abscess. The 2 hour 63 minute operation was serious. doctors report he is doing nicely but not out of danger for five days. Mrs Johnson at his side conveyed cautious optimism as bulletins described the lengthy procedure and its difficult nature.
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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
Reveral
Phigaletine
H. H. Witherstein
Frank A. Day
Inc
Mystery in Girl's Death at Canal Dover
Police search for a girl who met Miss Florence Weber after a mysterious telephone message. Coroner believes death may be by own action but relatives allege foul play. Witness Mrs Kellerleber saw two figures meet the Weber girl near her uncle Samuel Weber's home before she vanished.
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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
GEN MACARTHUR CONSIDERS WISCONSIN SENATE RUN
Retired General MacArthur may seek the U S Senate seat in Wisconsin as a compromise to heal party rifts between La Follette and anti La Follette factions. He has not aligned with any faction and says he views the idea as a joke for now, while party leaders weigh the paths to harmony.
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Milwaukee
Wis
MacArthur
Wisconsin
la Follette
la Folette
Igtested
Death by Cyanide at New York Residence
An abrupt tragedy unfolds at a Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Eighth Street address in New York City. David W. Clark reportedly swallowed cyanide, a note mentioning a desire for blood appears as authorities investigate a scene tied to a party of young people returning from Coney Island.
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New York
Feom
Coney ‘Ysland
David W. Clark
Gewga
Tdbp
Botaiontorn
Bari
Fifth Avenue
Fight at Mimsey Building Exposes League Tensions
Tenants in the Mimsey Building witnessed a clash as a Waableyton Inventors' League official not on the committee was expelled from an executive session on the fifth floor of the Munsey building. The disruption drew building residents into the hall, with security tight and no names disclosed. The committee, led by T. F. Williams and Joseph J. O'Brien, adjourned amid heated exchange over the expelled member and a separate proposal to make a Chicago magazine the league's official organ. A September 22 meeting is planned at Flynn's Hall in Washington.
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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
Wnt
Teague
Presiden Armstrong
O'Brien
Armstrong
Chicago
Flynn's Hall
K Atreet
Seek New Trial Ashevilles Defendants Claim Jury Talk Improper
In Asheville North Carolina on September 15 defense counsel for Breese and Dickerson moved for a new trial in the First National Bank case alleging Deputy Marshal Robert Ramsey spoke with jurors Norton and Garren after the jury retired. Jurors’ affidavits claim Ramsey urged unity and hinted at a guilty verdict, but Judge Newman found no clear indication of verdict tampering and ordered questioning of the jury.
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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
Rejoicing at Pole Observations Amid Clear Skies
Fragmentary text shows observers noting pole related observations and skies. Names and precise actions are unclear but reference a celebration or rejoicing atmosphere and tomorrow as a day for further observations. Further context unavailable due to damaged wording.
Dr Lucian Lavdry Survives Bunko in Berlin Encounter
Special from The Waalingten Post reports Dr Lucian Lavdry of New Orleans touring Germans was pickpocketed in Berlin. His companion recovered the pocketbook and the owner praised them but pressured both men to attend a cafe as local confidence game procedures began.
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Waalingten Post
Berlin
Lucian Lavdry
New Orléans
Palong
Halley's comet located and photographed at Lick Observatory
Report states Halley's comet was located by Heber L D cards and photographed with the Crossley reflecting telescope at Lick Observatory. The comet will grow brighter. different observers, including Peary’s party member Henson, recount Arctic pole reaching details and flag-raising with Eskimo support, amid notes on language and travel.
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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
Fannie Infusino identifies Michele as the killer who lured her, Teresa, and Ferdinando Procopio to a ravine near Bleecker Street where they were shot. Michele Rizzo, a former boarder, was seized by police and amid questions will be taken to Faxton Hospital. The case ties threats over a grocery bill and a Calabrian identity to the deadly crime with rewards over 3000 dollars.
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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
Business Better Every Day Optimism After Inspector Trip
President Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio, during a long inspection tour through the Midwest, reported improving conditions in crop, manufacturing, and business centers. He noted excellent crops, strong harvest prospects, and growing confidence in manufacturing, signaling a largely increased fall and winter business.
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Murray
Baltimore
Baltimore and Obie
Women in Fatal Duel Near Prairie Avenue
Chicago reports a fatal duel in an apartment at 30 Prairie Avenue with Mrs Jutud Tripp killed and Mrs Louis Bitters gravely wounded after a quarrel. Police are investigating as the double incident shocks the fashion district.
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Chicago
Jutud Tripples
Prairie Avenue
Louis’ Bitters
Tripp
Mystery King Cole to Attend Washington Carnival
A Washington Post dispatch dated September 16 1908 reports King Cole the Emperor of Elysia plans to arrive by coach for a Saturday carnival on Pennsylvania Avenue and the Tidal Basin. A gold reward is offered for identifying the monarch known for wit and mirth while organizers prepare special numbers for the event.
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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
North
South Pole
Post
Eivala
Mark
Neptune
Figgera
Waddington
Tyrrell
Uitet Fintes
Josaph
V. Coosim
Washutston
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Portland
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Gen. MacArthur
Senate
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Amd
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Rput
Selene
Trine
Bunko IW
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Renin
Heidelbers
Bernlétt
Bartlett
Mera
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Britain
Cape Columbia
Wei
Henson
Arctic Circle
Eskinos
Timal Len
Ooteh
Mgingwab
Ousmierst
Staton
Gomichander Peary
Flendan
Coptinulse
Hensor
Gia
Seserved
King Cole's
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His Majesty
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