Taft backs full probe into Ballinger Pinchot conflict
Washington dispatch reports Taft pushes merciless investigation into Ballinger Pinchot controversy amid perceived conspiracy to discredit his administration. Sen Flint’s resolution seeks attorney general papers including Glavis report. Public lands panel likely to head the inquiry, with Nelson as lead choice. Aldrich blocks insurgent plan.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Ballinger-Pinchot
Congress
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Land Office
Flint
Senate
Glavis
Wickersham
White House
Pinchot
Nelson
Public Lands Committee
House
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Aldrich
Gore
Committee On Public Lands
Magnolia race riot tensions ease after killings
In Magnolia Alabama state troops and armed deputies patrol the streets with 38 negro ringleaders corraled in a stockade. White residents guard every hut amid fears of revenge after Clint Montgomery, killed yesterday, was linked to the four negro desperadoes charged in Algernon Lewis's killing last Saturday.
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Magnolia
Ala
Clint Montgomery
Algernon Lewis
Estrada forces rout Zelayan troops in Nicaragua fight
Reports from Bluefields and Washington say revolutionists under General Estrada have routed Zelaya's forces near Rama. Recree captured, eight mile frontline held, casualties high for the government, battle to continue as authorities assess overall success and morale.
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Bluefield
Nec
Estrada
Rama
Recree
Vasquez
Washington
Washington, D. C
Dee
Zelaya
State Department
Moffat
Bluefields
Bantam bout ends in ten round draw in Portland
Jimmy Carroll and Jockey Bennett fought ten rounds to a draw tonight with both fighters trading control. Frank Edwards dominated Bobby Evans for five rounds but Evans’ seconds threw in the sponge in the sixth to save him from further punishment.
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Bobby Evans
Portland
Jimmy Carroll
Jockey Bennett
Bantams
Frank Edwards
Costly Brokaw divorce case reveals $50000 toll
In New York the Brokaw divorce trial heard a tabulated cost to date reaching $50000 and the defendant’s counsel said Brokaw earns no more than $30000 yearly. Brokaw did not testify as plans changed and staff and physicians testified for the husband while the plaintiff's health and composure suffered amid publicity.
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New York
Brokaw
John R. McInosh
Cardinal Satelli In Nephritis Remains Unchanged
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Satelli in serious condition with nephritis remains practically unchanged today.
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Rome
Cardinal Satelli
Dooley Pays Sherman County Farmers for Draft Horses
E. W. Dooley of North Yakima, the northwest's largest shipper of draft horses, has paid Sherman county farmers $150000 for horses in the past six years. Many Seattle market horses are shipped here to local dealers by Dooley.
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E. W. Dooley
North Yakima
Northwest
Sherman County
Oregon
Seattle
Dooley
Chicago Aldermen to Visit Cherry Town for Christmas Aid
Twelve Chicago aldermen travel to the Cherry mining town to distribute toys candy and fruits to 1000 widows and orphans after 300 miners were entombed. A full carload of gifts will accompany them for the children and mothers.
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Santa Claus
Chicago
Danish Panel Declares Cook a Swindler Over Pole Claim
The University of Copenhagen committee report branded Dr. Cook an imposter for his North Pole discovery claim. The verdict shocked Danish officials and papers while some supporters cling to faith in his good faith. Cook’s papers allegedly lack credibility and observers say he profited substantially from the narrative.
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Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
Denmark
Knud Rasmussen
Dr. Solomonsen
Commodore Holm
Holm
Naples
New York
Roosevelt at Kampala Reception Honors Acknowledged
The Roosevelt hunting expedition arrived in Kampala and was received by Sub-Commissioner Krowles. Later, Roosevelt's Kermit met King Daudi Chita of Uganda in a ceremonial audience.
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Kampala
Ugada
Roosevelt
Krowles
Kermit
Daudi Chita
Uganda
Cause of Gerald Kimble death linked to edema of the lungs
Dr H B Pratt stated the 15 year old Gerald Lorey Kimble died from edema of the lungs after a prolonged night of treatment. Initial reports blamed ptomaine poisoning from undercooked wiener sausages though Hueber also fell ill from the same food. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p m Thursday.
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Gerald Lorey Kimble
Eugene Kimble
Bonnie Brae Avenue
H. B. Pratt
Hueber
Kimbel
Strike talks in Minneapolis brighten prospects for settlement
In St Paul on December 21 a conference among Vice President Slade of Northern Pacific General Manager Gruber of the Great Northern F F W Wheelock and AFL railroad officials yielded optimism for a settlement of the three week old strike It is believed a compromise was agreed and will be submitted to the general managers committee The conferees plan to meet again Thursday
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ST. Paul
Slade
Northern Pacific
Gruber
Great Northern
F.F. W. Wheelock
Eberhart
American Federation of Labor
General Managers’ Committee
Reed Crews Dies After Six Weeks of Burns
Reed Crews the young lineman who was severely burned by contact with live wires died in Walla Walla after six weeks of illness. The case drew attention as a large number of skin grafts had been considered to save his life.
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Walla Walla
Unus
Poultry Show Great Success in Yakima Exhibition
The Yakima Poultry Association reports strong public interest and record receipts at the Armory show opened December 15. Though smaller than past fairs, the event drew high quality stock. local breeders anticipate large future crowds and expanded coop and display plans backed by the Commercial Club.
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Yakima Poultry Association
Armory Building
Yakima County
Kittitas
Benton
North Yakima
A. F. Linse
I. J. Oder
EB. S. Hill
D. A. Gillete
Rhode Island
H. A. Morgan
Dr. B. Greenwalt
S. Atkins
Wyandottes
Berenice Barnes
Sunnyside
D. A. Gillette
Rodney Ackley
B. Readle
J. D. Nichols
J. P. Thurston
Dr. Stanley
Robert Hearle
Gillette
Census workers prepare Yakima enumeration plans
N M Storch district census superintendent visited North Yakima to outline work for the April 15 start. About 23 enumerators expected in Yakima County, with talks of one per ward in the city and strong local support from commercial clubs for selecting capable workers. The process will last two weeks with public notices about questions and enumeration timing.
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A. M. Storch
District of Washington
North
Yakima
Yakima County
Mr. Storch
Hie
Fire at Jacksonville Insane Hospital Burns Wards
A fire at the central hospital for the insane in Jacksonville destroy three wards of the north annex causing about 40000 dollars in damage. No deaths reported though some patients escaped and others were moved to safer sections as crews worked to control the blaze overnight. Superintendent Carmiel said no lives were known to be lost. H B Scudder travelled to Cle Elum on Walter Reed estate business.
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Jacksonville
Central Hospital For
Carmiel
H. B. Scudder
Cle
Walter Reed
North Yakima Builds Boom With Over 1.5 Million in New Work
North Yakima and vicinity show a boom with more than 1.5 million dollars in new buildings in the last year. West Yakima avenue gains front feet of business blocks and plans for more. Residential growth accelerates with over 100 new homes in Bonnie Brae Chase Hill Nob Hill and nearby areas.
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Yakima
West Side
West Yakima Avenue
George Donald
Bonnie Brae
Chase Hill
Nob Hill
Colder Tuesday Sets Record Low in 1909 Week
Weatherman Bender notes a government thermometer drop between 8 and 11:30 PM Tuesday to the year's lowest point. Tuesday and Wednesday mark the shortest days, with days to slowly lengthen as the sun returns before dawn. The moon's light has been faint, only recently more visible on Sunday night.
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Bender
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