Taft Arrives in San Francisco After Pacific Voyage
Secretary of War Taft and most Taft party members return from the Far East aboard the Korea, beating the Pacific record. Taft discusses China Japan and Philippines policy, while Congressmen share impressions on independence, education, naval bases, and Philippine development.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Korea
Zeder
Orient
Taft
Far East
Mancharia
Yokohama
Thi City
Honolulu
Associated Press
Japan
Roosevelt
Taft Party
Ian Cooper
Wisconsin
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
United States
Wade
Canton
China
Foes
House Committee On Naval Affirs
Cavite
Manila Bay
Subig Bay
Congressman Hepburn
House Committee On Foreign and Interstate Commerce
Luzop
Islands
Nation vows to pursue land fraud grafters nationwide
The public expresses strong resolve to prosecute land frauds, noting vast acreages and millions in dollars involved. Officials anticipate further indictments across states as part of a broad crackdown on graft.
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Oregon
United States
European Powers Assume Control Of Macedonia Finances
A collective note from six powers to the Porte declares their decision to place Macedonia finances under international control is final. Delegates will arrive in Salonika on October 5 to begin duties, requiring instructions to provincial authorities for immediate access. Tensions rise as Britain protests delays in indemnity payments to British dhow owners attacked by pirates.
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Porte
Macedonia
Constantinople
Salonina
Red Sea
Chandler Appeals for Help Faring Railroad Rate Fight
Former Senator William A. Chandler of New Hampshire writes open letters to Edward A. Mosely of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argues against the Bech Townsend rate bill and warns of railroad tactics to defeat it. Chandler says $13 billion in railroad capital oppose the president and asks the public to aid in promoting fair transportation rates.
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Concord
N. H
Edward A. Mosely
Interstate Commerce Commission
William A. Chandler
New Hampshire
Congress
Chandler
Ander
Court of Review
Samuel Spencer
New Engineer Accused of Rushing Canal Project
A new canal project official faces criticism as reports claim the engineer is rushing work on the canal. Residents doubt safety and seek delays for thorough testing and review.
Anglo Japanese treaty pledged to secure peace in Asia
The Anglo Japanese agreement signed August 12 provides a framework for preserving peace in Eastern Asia and protecting the interests of Britain and Japan. It outlines joint action against aggression, Korea and India considerations, neutrality in the Russian conflict, and mutual consultative safeguards. Baron Hayashi calls the treaty a firm safeguard against eastern disturbances.
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London
Foreign Office
Petersburg
Great Britain
Japan
Eastern
Asia
India
China
Hayashi
Far East
Pease
Williamson Guilty in Suborn Perjury Conspiracy Case
Portland report says Congressman Williamson Dr Van Gessner and Marion Biggs were found guilty after a six hour deliberation on a conspiracy to suborn perjury by paying locators to file on government land and convey title once a patent was issued. The defendants seek a new trial as sentencing follows.
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Portland
John N. Williameon
van Gessner
Williameon
Marion R. Biggs
Prinneville
Federal Land Office
Williamson
Gessner
Bennett
Hunt
Heney
Literary Life and the Moving Target of Youthful Authors
The piece surveys late 19th century literary trends noting seventeen new editions of Shakespeare in England, aging writers like Booth Tarkington and Jack London, and the rise of new authors such as Rex Beach. It memorializes Mary Mapes Dodge, editor of St. Nicholas, detailing her career, authorship, and the enduring success of Hans Brinker. It notes her death at 67 in Tannersville NY.
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London
Ellen Terry
Alice
J. M. Barrie
Bookman
Richard Harding Davis
Booth Tarkington
Thomas Dixon
George Barr McCutcheon
Winston Churchill
Stewart Edward White
Jack London
Robert Herrick
Harry Leon Wilson
Rex E. Beach
Mary Mapes Dodge
Tannersville
N. Y
St. Nicholas
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hearth and Home
Donald
Dorothy
William Dodge
Land Abandoned by DUMMY Locators in Oregon
Salem reports that ~20000 acres of school land in the Blue Mountain forest reserve were abandoned by locators after vigorous fraud prosecutions. Locators reportedly used dummies and forfeited about 10000 dollars as investors pulled out amid fear and no attempts to recover funds.
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Portland
Oregonian
Salem
Blue Mountaan
Oregon
Japanese editor notes dissatisfaction with peace terms
Kentaro Kagahara editor of Yorodsa Choko in Seattle says most Japanese dislike the peace treaty but will not act violently toward Baron Komura and peace commissioners upon return. He predicts public humiliation and a demand for a new cabinet along with responsibility shared by elders and advisers.
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Seattle
Kentaro Kayahara
Yorodsa Choko
Tokyo
Naoszo Ishinobe
Peace Commission
Baron Komura
Japan
Portemouth
Kagahara
Baron Ko
Government Wins Ruling Against Packers in Restraint Case
In Chicago the government secured a victory as Judge Humphrey ruled in favor of the government on the right of the Packers to appear in court during the federal grand jury panel process to challenge jurors.
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Chicago
Verion
Conin
Humphrey
Ferry Subport Notice At Port Townsend
Port Townsend on September 28 received notice that the ferry subport is located on the Kettle Park railway line near the boundary.
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Port Townsend
Kettle Palk
Plymouth Rocks Crack Reflects Early Colonial Feud
The Plymouth Rock crack story recalls long regional disputes between rival factions over the landmark. A split rock near the town square illustrates how politics and pride shaped this symbol of New England heritage.
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Plymouth
New England
Boston
Water Front
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock’s Reunification and Canopied Display
The passage recalls the 1834 Fourth of July reunion of Plymouth Rock with its other half, the move by oxen, and a civic ceremony. Four granite columns shelter the rock, which bears the 1620 inscription, while an iron railing lists the Mayflower voyage signers.
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Town Square
Plymouth Rock
Liberty Pole
The Demands of Friendship and Noble Relationships
A Weekly meditation on how noble relations require effort not drift. Love and friendship demand conscious struggle and surplus acts beyond duty, while earthly limits temper Eros and steer toward steady, willing service.
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Eros
A College Robin Observation
Marie, raised among Western university faculty, watches birds in the yard with her parents noting Doctor and Mrs. Robin. The scene contrasts early rising with Marie’s calm curiosity as Willie struggles to imitate the birds’ habits.
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Western University
Marie
Doctor's odd regimen sparks patient protest
A humorous exchange about a strict walking prescription stirs a patient to quip he cannot walk all day. The cartoonish dialogue reflects social etiquette as people apologize for stepping on others' toes in crowded life.
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F' Alletter
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Taft Party Home
Wica
W. H. Chandler
Treaty Published
Russia
Var Gessner
Biggs
Lend Freud
Desbereton
Willie
Verykers Statesman
Ple
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