Valuation of Railroads Prompts Congressional Debate
The article argues that a standard valuation of railroads and public utilities is needed to fix just interstate rates. Overcapitalization and fictitious valuation distort stock values, harming investors and contributing to instability. Northwest shippers press for equitable rates, while Congress contemplates the issue as a basis for policy and market confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Taft’s Beverly Note Signals GOP Insurgent Victory
The Beverly announcement marks insurgent Republicans as the victors, with Progressives and reactionaries now seen as alike in the president’s patronage reshuffle. The move, a blunt retreat from prior policy, recognizes a long brewing split and signals a major realignment within the party.
Wisconsin Progressive Push for Attorney General Seat
Wisconsin primary turmoil shows a dead man’s vote aiding the Progressive slate as Frank Tucker dies by drowning before the ballot. La Follette faction urges voters to back Tucker and trust the party committee to appoint a candidate for attorney general.
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Senator la Fossette
Wisconsin
Frank T Tucker
la Follette
Tucker
Republican State Central Committee
Attorney-Venera
Progressives in Wisconsin Keep Tucker Nomination Despite Rival
The Wisconsin progressives, controlling the Republican state committee, fill the vacancy after Tucker’s death, noting he received more votes than his living opponent. They praise stand patism as in the people’s interest while opponents stand to be shut out.
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Wisconsin
Tucker
Republican State Central Committee
Roosevelt novelty of judges praised by Roosevelt in Fargo
The Roosevelt speech at the Fargo Labor Day gathering commends Federal Judge Charles F. Amidon for honesty and readiness to adapt to changing conditions, praising a judiciary that serves wageworkers and all citizens. Roosevelt judges the Supreme Court by this standard, finding it deficient, a stance criticized by some supporters.
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The
Republic
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
North Dakota
Fargo
United States District
Charles F. Amidon
United States
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Hill on government, big business, and balanced power
James J. Hill endorses government policy toward big business and argues that vested interests cannot be permanently impaired by courts. He notes disintegration does not destroy properties and calls for a balance between aggregations of interest and the people to curb extortion while preserving opportunities for individuals within corporations.
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James J. Hill
Hill
Legal Row Over Subway Crossing Contracts With North Coast railway
In a valley debate a contract with North Coast railway or its assigns for a subway crossing is urged to be executed now. The issue centers on the legal binding nature of the provision and the need for a franchise to be passed. Law experts are called to settle the dispute and finalize the agreement for regional development.
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North Coast Railway
Editor Poses Postwar Policy For Poindexter Victory
An editor asks what Poindexter should do now listing policy goals including a nonpartisan tariff commission postal savings bank and rail valuation laws plus publication of campaign contributions and removing corporations from politics.
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Poindexter
Tariff Commission
Postal Savings Bank
Tacoma Conver: Controversy Over Judges and Election Time
A reader notes the debate on how Supreme Court judges should be chosen and mentions that several Great Northern and Northern Pacific actors allegedly influenced the process, with votes to be cast in the November general election.
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Supreme Court
Tacoma
Merchants Plan Fruit Display At State Fair Visit
Merchants in the city anticipate repeating successful window disputes from prior years to inspect state fair visitors. The plan leverages this season’s abundant fruit to create a display that could surpass previous Northwest efforts in attractiveness to both the city and individual merchants.
Panic on Wall Street Rumors Sparking Market Fear
The speaker argues that a move to an honest basis of securities backing every invested dollar would end panic. He condemns those seeking to double shoot the turn and triggering panic stumbles in the market.
North Coast Rail Viaduct Urged by City Leaders
City officials stress the North Coast railroad’s importance to the community and its future growth. Secretary James of the Commercial Club emphasizes the need for a viaduct soon, noting the rail line’s value to local development.
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North Coast Railroad
North Coast
James
Commercial Club
Competitive prizes for Yakima window displays at state fair
Businessmen offer prizes for the best Yakima product window displays at the state fair. J A Swensen of Watertown Wisconsin notes strong interest in the contest and mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swensen
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Arnica
Roosevelt Still Guides American Politics Domination Enduring
The text lauds Theodore Roosevelt as the central influence on U.S. political life praising his intellect and force of character. It emphasizes the nation’s need for his guiding hand to shape politics.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Seattle paper abandons partisan politics in new stance
In a bold shift the Seattle Post-Intelligencer declares honesty and sincerity in its new nonpartisan role, commending itself for moving beyond blind partisanship. The paper emphasizes that men and principles now guide its editorial stance, not party politics.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
City paving work near completion sparks public cheer
The article notes that residents are likely to say Amen to the paving project, which has been in abeyance but is now progressing toward early completion. Local officials had paused work but restoration seems imminent and timely for the town.
Wanted information on Cook refuge location and route
Public notice seeks exact location and quickest route to the present refuge of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, formerly of Btah. Submit information or correspondence to Nelson W. Aldrich in Providence Rhode Island.
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Frederick A. Cook
Btah
Nelson W. Aldrich
Providence, Rhode Island
Sand in the Whitewash Allegation Hits Bal linger Inquiry
The Bal linger investigating committee majority complains that someone sabotaged the cleanup effort by adding sand to the whitewash, signaling possible interference in the inquiry and prompting calls for scrutiny of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger Investigating Committee
Taft Pushes Direct Primary In New York Fight
President Taft endorses direct primary legislation mirroring Theodore Roosevelt in the New York state contest, cutting support for his reactionary allies amid political maneuvering and party conflict.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Press Opinions on Soft Pedal Conservation by Pinchot
The San Francisco Bulletin quotes Gifford Pinchot criticizing soft pedal conservation. He outlines Roosevelt-Pinchot ideals for public ownership, land taxes, forest protection, and a national health service, warning against compromise that serves special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
The
Conservation Congress
Gifford Pinchotwell
Blackrock landowners assured on water supply from high line ditch
Blackrock residents worry over irrigation access but officials claim a lateral from the main ditch will provide enough water for all Blackrock acreage. Assurances are given that power needs will not cut off irrigation.
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Blackrock
High Line
Dogs and Cats Ordered Off Fort Leavenworth Grounds
Fort Leavenworth officials issue a wartime style decree from General Funs ton requiring all cats to leave the reservation and restricting dog liberties after a rabid dog bit an officer and a cat contracted the disease. The action vows death penalties for violators, reflecting heightened security concerns on post.
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Fort Leavenworth
Funston
Rabbies
Irrigation plans entice Blackrock property owners
Developments in the ditch project aim to provide irrigation to Blackrock country. Many property owners have waited for years in anticipation of an irrigation system.
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Blackrock
Robbers Plead Guilty in Ritzville Registered Mail Theft
Ralph E. Henry pleaded guilty to stealing 5000 worth of registered mail from Ritzville sacks and was bound over for the federal grand jury. Northern Pacific Chief Special Agent McFetridge led the case with Post Office Inspectors Marsh and Fullerwick and others, with Henry's wife and 16 month old baby present at Spokane hearings.
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Ralph E. Henry
Henry
Post Office
S. H. Marsh
John R. Fullerwick
Williams
Pasco
N. P
Ritzville
No. 41
No. 3
German State Bank of Ritzville
Spokane Feastern Trust Company
Spokane
Taft Declines No Second Term Change in Plan
Beverly September 16 The Beverly Chronicle notes rumors of Taft stepping aside for Roosevelt are baseless. Taft has not changed his stance and would accept a second nomination if the Republican party desires it. He aims to honor his 1908 platform pledges and focus on current duties.
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Beverly
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Fruitvale Orchard Yields High With Golden Apples
E M King of Fruitvale reported a strong harvest picking nine trees of Grimes Goldens. He gathered 190 boxes with minimal waste and few imperfect fruits, at about 1.25 dollars per box. The total value nears 237.50 dollars, averaging over 26 dollars per tree.
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E. M. King
Grimes
Yakima
Taft
Fruitvale
Siren in wake of husband Fritz Heinze
New York reports Mrs Lillian Hobart French cloistered in her apartment delving into occult to punish Fritz Augustus Heinze. She claims a past with occult teachers and a siren image tied to Standard Oil rivals, pledging to follow him anywhere and seeking a square deal.
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Fritz Augustus Heinze
Butte
Mrs. French
New York
Bernice Golden Henderson
Mont
Lillian Hobart French
Ann O
Delia
French
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
Heinze
Fritz
Mr. Lawson
Mr. Archbold
Boston
Unclear fragment hints at wartime betrayal and honors
The text fragment describes an ally turning foe, a stabbing into the spinal region, and a Titian-topped figure earning additional honor medals, suggesting a dramatic wartime plot with shifting loyalties and recognition.
Taft Enjoys Quiet Visit in Cincinnati
President Taft arrived in Cincinnati and plans a quiet stay through Saturday. He stays with his brother Charles P. Taft, attends the Ohio Valley Exposition and a grand opera, and will address waterways improvements tomorrow. He greeted crowds at stations but made no speeches and declined to comment on yesterday's Roosevelt conference.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Washington
Charles P. Taft
Europe
Roosevelt
Flat Rate Proposal for Shippers in Chicago Fruit Bulletin
The Chicago Fruit Bulletin urges support for a proposed flat rate enabling shippers to sample up to one hundred packages from each car of perishable fruits and produce. The plan would allow display near the car with rights to resale and through rates. railroads oppose but advocates say it could boost trade and bargaining power.
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Chicago Fruit Bulletin
Bulletin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Yakima Apples Sold to English Firm for Covent Garden
Sixty carloads of Yakima apples are the first purchase by J. Nicholls & Son of Covent Garden London and will be shipped to British consumers. Nicholls, amused by cable costs, notes a long letter is needed to convey Yakima fruit qualities to customers unfamiliar with it. Jonathan prices stay steady as Chicago reports reach Squier.
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Washington
Union Square
Chicago
Yakima
Kennewick
Columbia River
J. Nicholls
J. Nicholls & Son
Covent Garden
London
Horticultural Union
Mr. Nicholls
Johnathan
G. G. Squier
Fruit trade and storage plans sweep Yakima valley orchards
The sale of a Parker Johnathan carload by Earl Bros. to W. L. Thompson shows firm market conditions as prices rise for fruit tiers. Ed Van Brandt reports rapid packing of winter apples at his Fruitvale operation, claiming top fruit quality. Growers weigh proposed through car inspection, fearing spoilage if opened and resealed. Storage of Grimes Golden Johnathan Rhode Island Greenings and other varieties expands, with grapes and peaches moving to storage and Vancouver prices at 80 cents per box remarking on market activity.
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Earl Bros
Parker Johnathans
W. L. Thompson
Ed van Brandt
Fruitvale
Mr.Van Brandt
Mr. van Brandt
Ben Davis
J. L. Hughes
Rhode Island
Vancouver
B. C
Vinegar Plant to Open This Week at Mortland
Mortland Vinegar plant will operate this week after overhauling machinery and installing new equipment. The plant should start within a day or two to process surplus apples from local growers. John Hileman will run manufacturing with a stockholder likely to handle business. Cider and grape juice are not primary but vinegar will be produced.
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Mortland
John Hileman
Driven From Home Finds Many Friends
Velma Brummett a 14 year old girl fled her Fruitvale home after alleged abuse by her father. Three parties sought to care for her with two calls to Deputy Sheriff Day and a third person offering shelter to the girl who reportedly turned down the offer and stayed with the man who took her in. The deputy said he had no current jurisdiction but would recall the callers if he sought a home for Velma.
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John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
Ito
Congress
Archbold
Velma Brummett
Depenty
Lark
Little Verma
Day
Velma
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Adverti Bates
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Ana Uhttan Oawhihita
U. S
Colonel Roosevelt
Fruitvale Orchard
Husband
Famous Telegram
Enemy Two
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Fred
Yak. Hospital
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