Deficit Seen After Billion Dollar Federal Budget
The 1912 fiscal year starts with total appropriations of 1.0196 billion dollars. Critics claim Democratic Congress spent more for general purposes than the previous Republican session, with estimates suggesting potential deficits despite cuts.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Warren
Fitzgerald
Cannon
Democratic Congress
Republican Congress
Taft
Koreans Plead for Mercy in Conspiracy Trial
In Seoul the defense opened for 123 Koreans charged with conspiring against the Japanese government and plotting to kill Count Terauchi. The prosecution sought stiff sentences for Baron Yunchibo and other leaders, while Ogawa argued Yunchiho opposed violence and that other defendants were not arrested.
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Seoul
Korea
Count Terauchi
Yunchibo
Ogawa
Baron Yunchiho
Sin Min Hoi
Yunchiho
Prince Hirobuma
Geo. 8. McCune
Presbyterian Mission School
Syen Chiyun
Archbold Denies Lying and Heads to Europe
Archbold of the Standard Oil Company told reporters he will not endure accusations lightly. He made the statement before boarding the White Star liner Majestic, sailing for Europe for several weeks, amid remarks about Colonel Roosevelt’s assertions. He urged reporters to “take good care of the country.”
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New York
John DB
Archbeld
Standard Oil Company
Europe
Reyiy
Roosevelt
Washington
Mr. Archbold
Archbold
Wireless Carries 3100 Miles
Vallejo California reports a wireless link expanding direct communication with Pri byloff Island in Alaska. The line spans 8109 miles and marks the first time such long distance wireless contact has been achieved.
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Vallejo
Cal
Pribyloff Islande
Alaska
La Follette Wins Penrose Campaign Fund Resolution
After a three day fight in the Senate La Follette sees the Penrose resolution adopted to investigate campaign contributions of Archbold Perkins and related funds linked to Roosevelt and congressional figures. Clapp indicates the panel will begin work late September as Taft departs for Beverly.
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Taft
Capitol
la Follette
Senate
Penrose
John D. Archbold
George W. Perking
Roosevelt
Senate of the United States
Penrosé and
Poindexter
Perkins
Archbold
Clapp
Governor West Offers 50 for Recall Petition
In Portland on August 26 Gov West said he would subscribe 50 to circulate his recall petition and favored putting the issue to the people. He plans to base his Portland operations in the armory and bring Salem staffers for his vice campaign.
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Portland
West
Salem
New York Gambling Joint Raided After Rosenthal Case
In New York on August 26 police raided a gambling house on Forty second Street once run by Bridgie Webber where Rosenthal murder was said to be planned. Webber jailed. Webber’s friends kept the poker club running. Commissioner Waldo orders release of a list naming owners and agents of rented gambling premises to aid prosecutions.
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New York
Forty-Second Street
Webber
Rosenthal
Dwyer
Hayes
Waldo
Emperor William Improves After Illness
Emperor William, at Cassel Heram Nahmau, has shown improvement from a severe cold and muscular rheumatism. His appetite returns and doctors hope he may leave bed on Tuesday.
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William Better Cassel
Heram-Nahmau
William
Unconfirmed Taft Appointments as Congress Adjourns
Washington Aug 26 Many important Taft nominations were unconfirmed as Congress adjourned. Judge W Howard was not confirmed to succeed Judge Hanford in the western district of Washington. Senator Dexter opposed Howard and no vote occurred. John McCourt and Beverly W Conner await next session. Major Beecher B Ray failed of confirmation after a political stint in Chicago in 1908.
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Taft
Congress
Judge W. Howard
United States
Western District of
Hanford
Poindexter
Howard
John McCourt
Oregon
Beverly W. Conner
Beecher B. Ray
Army
Ray
Senate
House Committee
Chicago
Great Steel Output Surges as 1913 Shipments Grow
New York Aug 25 Buying of pig iron for 1913 shipment expands since August 1. Steel ingot production this month nears 2,500,000 tons. Railroads order vast quantities of rails from St. Paul Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Fabricated steel for buildings and bridges remains strong with price gains for American Steel Wire products and rivets.
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New York
Beliery
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
American Steel & Wire Products
Canada
Death by thirst in desert man identified as Narizen
ENCENTO Aug 26 The body of a man believed to be Herman L. Narizen of San Diego was found on the desert. The coroner says the death occurred two weeks ago and was due to thirst.
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Encento
Cal
Herman L. Narizen
San Diego
Pioneer hotel owner dies after paralysis in Olympia era
Joseph McKee 59, longtime hotel operator born in Kingston Ontario, died Sunday morning in Portland area after years of paralysis. He previously ran the Carlton hotel in Olympia during Levi Ankeny's senator election, later owned Bartholet hotel in North Yakima, and joined McKee & Rist real estate with partner Dick Rist. He leaves a widow, son Clyde M Fee, and daughter Mrs Burton Lum. Funeral at 10 am at Presbyterian church. Also notes Roosevelt comment on Penrose resolution and Loeb testimony plans.
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South Eighth Street
Parajyals
Kingston
Ontario
Portland
Olympia
Levi Ankeny
United States
North Yakima
Bartholet
McKee& Rist
Dick Rist
Clyde M “Fee
Burton Lum
North Second Street
Presbyterian Church
J. Kennedy
Chinese Aviator Fung Rue Killed in San Francisco Exhibition
Fung Rue, pioneer Chinese aviator, died when his biplane fell 200 feet during an exhibition in Canton. He studied aviation in Europe five years ago and built a biplane with new principles. Once an instructor for China’s army and navy, he later performed diving exhibitions after the dynasty fell.
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Fung Rue
Canton
Europe
Pung Rue
Orozco Confirms Escape From Juarez Trap
General Orozco states he has eluded Federal General Kabo’s pursuit near Juarez. He halted a 900 man force at Illano and is preventing further attack, confirming the belief he escaped the trap.
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Tucson
Arizona
Orogco
Kabago
Juarez
Orozco
Illano
Plural Wives Urged by German Society in Jena
German newspapers mock the Mittgur society meeting in Jena where after the congress they propose plural wives as a remedy for declining birth rates and national decline. They argue cities are poison centers and urge colonies where men share several of the right kind of wives.
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Berlin
Mittgur Society
Jena
Progressives Face Internal Strife Over County Leadership
Yakima progressive leaders clash over control of the county committee and the right to appoint precinct delegates. W. H. Hassell signals discontent after accusations of backroom selections, while Charles Hunt resumes as state central committee member amid the power struggle.
Seek New Law on Water Titles Reported in Yakima
Ira P. Englehart and C. H. Swigart travel to Seattle for a joint legislative committee on irrigation laws. They aim to codify water right titles to be as firm as land titles, addressing long standing irrigator disputes and rising lawsuits. The committee plans to craft changes for passage at the next session.
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Joint Legislative Committee On Irrigation Laws
Ira P. Englehart
C. H. Swigart
Yakima
Seattle
Senate
House
Buglehart
Yakima Valley
Progressive party in Yakima county plans soap box primary
The new Progressive party in Yakima county grows to over 2000 signatures with five candidates withdrawn from major parties to seek nomination. Women volunteer for unpaid election boards as ballots list Progressive nominees and primaries are staged at designated voting sites with street boxes if needed. M A Peacock chairs the county group with A W Swigart as vice chair and W W Worthington as secretary treasurer. H H Gulstine leads the county financial committee.
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Yakima County
M. A. Peacock
The
Moxee
Yakima
A. W. Swigart
Sunnyside
W. W. Worthington
North Yakima
Chalerman
H. H. Gulstine
North
Harness Races Not Canceled at State Fair
Secretary Averill clarifies harness racing at the State Fair remains on schedule despite early closure confusion. Races were reopened with a September 10 closing date after insufficient entries and fees, with many horsemen planning to re-enter and noting other fairs reopening stakes successfully. Washington Pair expected to feature a strong program and N Hunt to announce candidacy for state notive commissioner.
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Vancouver (B.) Wt
Spokane
North Yakeima
Septemer
Northwestern
Boise
Eastern Oregon
Seattle
Washington
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