Americans Win Marathon at Great South Africa Event in Stockholm
South Africa took first and second in the classic marathon with K K McArthur winning in 2 hours 36 minutes. Grafton Strobino of the South Paterson A C. finished third as American runners claimed six of the ten finishing places.
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South Africa
America
Souths
Africa
K.K. McArthur
Transvaal
McArthur
Gushaw
Strabino
United States
Strobino
Andrew Sockalexis
Old Town
John J. Gallagher
Yale
Joseph Erxiben
Missouri A. C
Richard F. Piggott
North Dorcester A. A
Joseph Forshaw
Missouri A. A
Thomas H. Lilley
North Dorcester A. C
Michael J. Ryan
A. C
John J. Reynolds
Hanford Fees Under Scrutiny by House Judiciary Panel
July 15 Stattle committee probes alleged excessive fees to professional receivers in the Hanford case. Nelson R. Anderson, attorney for Seattle Credit Men's Association in Knosher bankruptcy matter, testifies on irregularities in Hanford's court. Witness fees were cut on complaint. other alleged expenses are examined.
Free Tolls to Be Fought in Panama Canal Debate
In Washington July 15, the Senate opened battle over the Panama canal bill with protests that the Hay Pauncefote treaty does not permit free passage of U.S. coastwise ships. Senators Burton and Root argued England surrendered key rights, while Root warned the Hague Court would rule on the issue if the bill passes with free tolls. State Department said protest details arrive in 48 hours and Taft may send a special message to Congress.
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Great Britain
United States
Panama Canal
Senate
House
Burton
Ohio
Root
New York
England
Panama
Hague Court
Secret of State
Uni
State Department
Taft
Congress
Battleship Wyoming Runs Aground Near Wilmington
The battleship Wyoming on a trial trip from Philadelphia struck a sand bar a mile and a half below Wilmington. Government tugs assisted as the captain reported no damage and expected to proceed at high tide.
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Wyoming
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Mexican Rebels 10 Accept Amnesty Report
General Pascual Orozco Jr predicts some rebels will reject amnesty offered by the government labeling those who refuse as bandits and mercenaries. He denies negotiating for peace and says government claims of victories are merely skirmishes amid three recent government wins at Conejos Bellano and Achimba.
No Fusion for Teddy
Oyster Bay dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt announcing a district independent party as his course not to capture the Republican Party He opposes a proposed agreement with the GOP in some states to throw his strength to Taft He insists on a thorough independent fight with no alliance appealing to both Democrats and Republicans
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Teddy
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Rowevelt
Taft
Republicaien
Queen Mary and King George Tour Welsh Coal Mines
King George and Queen Mary toured the Lewis Merthyr coalfields escorted by Lord Merthyr. They viewed the mine in daily operation and rode a truck through a special coal arch. The royal party later visited Cadeby colliery, where a deadly explosion killed nearly 100 workers the following day.
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Losdon
King George
Queen Mary
Lord Merthyr
Lewis Merthyr
Cadeby
Public Service Probe Over Five Dollar Phone Deposit
The Public Service Commission is asked to rule on a five dollar installation deposit charged by telephone firms. It allows a one year hold with six percent interest, but the commission says it cannot approve direct installation charges and will decide on deposit legality after testing new rules for utilities.
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Public Service Commission
Blingen
Roosevelt Republicans denounce Taft in Washington meeting
At a Seattle conference of 100 Roosevelt Republicans in Washington state, resolutions denounce Taft, absolve Republicans from loyalty to the Chicago nominee, and back Roosevelt electors, but reject a separate third party state ticket. The vote against a separate state ticket was overwhelming.
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Seattle
Washington
Taft
Chicago
Roosevelt
McCombs Elected Democratic National Committee Chairman
William F. McCombs of New York was chosen as chairman with power to appoint a nine member campaign committee and officers including national treasurer. Headquarters planned in New York. Joseph K. Davies elected secretary. John I. Martin re elected sergeant at arms. Funds sought via popular subscriptions. debate on funding method.
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Chicago
William F. McCombs
New York
Woodrow Wilson
McCombs
Wilson
McComb
Joseph EK. Davies
Madison
Wis
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
John I. Martin
St. Louis
Mack
Davies
W. R. King
Oregon
Denver Rebounds After Severe Flood Damages
Denver begins recovery with up to 15000 workers repairing flood damage. Railroads bring labor from Colorado and Kansas as water recedes. At least two deaths and about 2 million in private losses plus 4 million total flood damage cited by Major Henry J. Arnold.
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Denver
Kansas
Henry J. Arnold
Personul
Faith in Association Faces Criticism Over Unpicked Fruit Claim
A Herald editor quotes a critic arguing Yakima should leave 8000 carloads of ripe fruit on trees to rot rather than market it, a claim condemned as misrepresentation. The editor denounces publicized ideas as hysterical and harmful to growers and local business amid calls for low prices and demoralized markets.
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Yakima
Drowned Laborer Falls in Yakima River
Martin Olson a fifty year old Swedish laborer and reclamation worker drowned Sunday afternoon in the Yakima river. A force from Cascade mill recovered the body, now in Coroner Fred Shaw's custody. Olson, drinking heavily, claimed to be an expert swimmer and jumped in to teach local boys. he was swept to a rock near the Naches confluence and sank. Fisherman M Fugita attempted rescue. The body was later retrieved in shallow water by Cascade mill and remains at Flint Shaw company awaiting funeral.
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Martin Olson
Sweden
Yakima
Cascade Mill
Fred Shaw
Olson
Reclamation Service
Nadhes
M. Fugita
Flint-Shaw Company
Judge Hanford Ordered to Allow Filing in Stirling Case
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of Seattle must let William R. Crawford file a petition in Hanford's court in the case of W R Stirling and others versus the Seattle Renton Southern Railway Co. Stirling contends the federal district court lacked jurisdiction and Hanford had refused the filing. A writ of mandamus took the dispute to the higher court.
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San Francisco
Cornelius H. Hanford
Seattle
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
William R. Crawford
Hanford
W. R. Stirling
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Company
Stirling
Federal District Court
Montana Kid Watson Suspected in Local Horse Theft Case
Sheriff reports Montane Kid Watson known as the Montana Kid suspected of multiple horse thefts. Watson, formerly sentenced to Walla Walla for grand larceny, left Mendleton Sunday en route to North Yeklma. case linked to ongoing investigations.
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Sherif
J. W. Day
Mendleton
Ore
North
Yeklma
Watson
Montana
Walla Walla
Judge Allows Appeal in Clason Detaint Case
Judge Stanford of the United States District Court today allowed an appeal in the case of Sheonard Clason, a socialist, whose Whee deluralization was recently revoked on grounds it deceived the court regarding its attachment to the federal constitution.
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Auatvle
Stanford
United States Diatrict Court
Sheonard Clason
Drainage Project Authorized for Moxee District
The Moxee drainage district commissioners authorized Engineer E A Moritz to seek bids by August 15 to construct 11 miles of drainage canals costing about 50 000. Four thousand acres will benefit as seven miles are open and four miles piped. Moritz says land damage is less than expected and growers push drainage to protect property and farms.
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E. A. Moritz
Moxee
Moxee Drainage District
Indian Department
Yakima Reservation
Moritz
Receiver for Northwest Nursery Co appointed in court
H C Rodman was named receiver for Northwest Nursery Co by Judge Grady in superior court on Monday morning at the request of Roberts and Udell. Assets are listed at 4000 to 5000 dollars including 75000 growing trees and receivables with liabilities around 6000 dollars. Nurseries operated in North Yakima and Mabton. Ga Kh Mears serves as president and W W Ewing as secretary treasurer. The firm has no ties to Calhoun Denny and Ewing.
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H. C. Rodman
Northwest Nursery Co
Jorge Grady
Superior Court
Roberts & Udell
North Yakima
Mabton
Ga Kh Mears
W. W. Ewing
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Protest Against Road Experiment Voted at Nob Hill Meeting
Residents of Johnson corner to Pleasant avenue object to testing Pitman concrete track roadway on the east road. A protest committee will present concerns to county commissioners and seek funding from the general fund. A second committee will interview county candidates for a rally next Monday night.
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Johnson's Corner
Pleasant Avenue
Nob Hill
Murder in Cold Blood on West 43rd Street
Herman Rosenthal a gambler linked to graft charges against New York police officials was shot and killed early this morning on West 43rd Street near Hotel Metropolitan. A six passenger touring car pulled up and a man fired from close range. Rosenthal died instantly.
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West 43Rd Street
Hotel Metropole
Rosenthal
Mementhal
Din
Fruit Factory on Bio Scale eyed in Yakima valley
Seattle capitalists plan a $125000 fruit processing plant with $125000 working capital to use orchard waste and by products including alcohol. Nine month evaporator operation via in house storage. Kennewick favored site. Yakima Valley farmers could supply $50000 bond and stock bonus held in trust.
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Yakima Valley
Seattle
Rufus Wilson
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
North
Yakima
Wison
Yakimac
Kennewick
Nurserymen in Session Elect Officers for Future Growth
The Oregon Washington Association of Nurserymen met in Portland to plan growth to 2000 members by 1913. Officers elected include TM. F. Breithaupt president Richland, H. A. Lewis vice president Oregon, A. W. McDonald vice president Washington Toppenish, C. A. Tiesneson secretary Tacoma. Executive committee members include A Millar Milton Or and G. W. R. Peaslee James ton Wash.
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Richland
Toppenish
Portland
Oragon- Washington Association of Nurserymen
National Association of Nurserymen
W. K. Newell
State Board of Horticulture
Oregon State Horticultural Society
F. Breithaupt
Wash
Oregon
H. A. Lewis
Montavilla
Washington
A. W. McDonald
C. A. Tiesneseon
Tacoma
A Millar
Milton
G. W. R. Peaslee
Tlameston
John A. MetGhea Orenco
New Company Incorporated Names Incorporators
A new company is formed with J B Shannon George E Jackson and Joseph Davise listed as incorporators of the Fruit Marke Hig company. The text notes a nominal capital and a 10 percent deduction but contains unclear words and possible OCR errors.
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J. B. Shannon
George E
Jackson
Joseph Davise
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