Conference on Panama canal issues at Sagamore Hill
At Sagamore Hill a high level discussion on Panama canal conditions and canal zone relations with the Panama government was held. Secretary Joseph Bishop and Secretary of War Wright attended with Mrs Bishop and Gifford Pinchot as they reviewed the situation and planned further talks.
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Oyster Bay
American Canal
Panama
Canal Zone
Sagamore Hill
Isthmian Canal Commission
Joseph Bishop
War Wright
Mary Wright
Panama Canal
Bishop
Wright
New York
United States
Republic of Panama
Hishop
Peizure
Railroad Building in the Philippines debated by officials
Officials discuss Philippine rail projects including the Dagupan Manila line extension toward Baguio. Governor Forbes may travel to London to confer with James Speyer and British bondholders as talks continue on funding and route details. The report also notes the old age pension bill passing the House of Lords.
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My Morning Journal
Washington
War Department
Cameron Porbes
Pl Ples
Forbes Vo
London
James B. Speyer
Manila
Dagupan
Bagio
Heneguet
Forbes Etna Yo
Wright
House of Lords
The Modesty of Women and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A promotional note extols fear of examinations for women’s diseases but urges treatment to prevent spread. It praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as nonalcoholic, printed ingredients, and endorsed by physicians. It advertises free pamphlets and medical advice from Buffalo, with endorsements of the product’s benefits for female health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ierce
Rh. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Lords Pass Universities Bill and Commons Form Adopted
The House of Lords approved the Trish universities bill and the form adopted by the House of Commons, making both measures law.
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House of Commons
House of Lords
Tobacco Trust Faces Suit for Heavy Damages
Monarch Tobacco Company sues American Tobacco Company in federal court seeking 1,500,000 damages under the Sherman act. The claim alleges restraining trade reduced Monarch’s sales across multiple fields and seeks triple damages, amounting to 500,000 in actual loss plus treble restitution.
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Louisville
Monarch Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
Monarch Company
Municipal Elections In Cuba Held Today
Havana reports on the eve of provincial and municipal elections indicate peaceful conditions overall with friction in Guineas Batabano and Guaira Del Molino. The chief of police in Guaira Del Molino was deposed for alleged partisan activity. Conservative strength grows with a coalition aim to defeat the Zuvasitas. Polls open at 7 tomorrow and close at 6. Results outside Havana unlikely before Sunday.
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Havana
Guineas
Batabano
Guaira del Molino
Folty
Switchmen Still Bent on Strike Warned by Leased Wire
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports delays in resolving the Delaware Lackawanna and Western switchmen dispute. A statement will be issued tomorrow outlining the workers’ side and a strike remains possible if the company persists in ignoring the grievance committee. President Truesdell’s refusal to meet heightens tension as Grand Master Hawley and the committee draft a reply.
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Morning Journal
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Enitchmen
Truesdell
Ciand
Hawley
Union Protests Amid Massive LDW Layoffs in Scranton
In Scranton on July 31 the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad shops laid off 656 workers indefinitely. The workforce planned a union meeting to protest wage cuts, while General Supervisor Clark claimed only 200 were laid off and blamed reduced workload rather than a deliberate attrition.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Clark
Hoberts Cancels Ottawa Reception Arrangements
Ottawa telegram from Field Marshal Hoberts to Mayor Scott states cancellation of all arrangements for tomorrow’s reception of Lord Heberts in Montreal due to heat. Ottawa officials, including the Canadian Club, were informed of the change.
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Hoberts
Obawa
Ottawa
Ontario
Scott
Montreal
Field Marshal
Lord Heberts
Disastrous Floods Hit Florence Colo and Surrounding Towns
Heavy rains near Florence Colorado July 1 4 sent a surge down Oak and Coal creeks flooding Rockvale Williamsboro and Florence. Property damage is estimated at 100000 with hundreds of homes inundated and rail traffic halted as bridges and the Denver and Rio Grande main line suffered severe washouts. An elderly resident Mrs J Bruss was rescued from exposure.
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Florence
Colo
J Bruss
Rockvale
Williamsboro
Denver and
Rio Grande
Mail Theft Case Leads Inspectors to Leavenworth Home
In Leavenworth Kansas on July 31Inspectors Leonard and Mille searched Miss Sarah Williams home for missing goods linked to a mail sack theft. They located two expensive hand satchels allegedly connected to Charles Savage and the June 6 Kansas City Union Station heist. Oakey’s hack line begins around the clock for travel and service inquiries.
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Hobbee
Leavenworth
Kas
Leonard and
Mille
Sarah Williams
Charles Savage
Kansas City Union Station
Mitchell says no part in campaign and no predictions
John Mitchell former UMWA president tells Morning Journal he will not join the presidential race, will not reveal sides, and remains with the AFL national executive council. He cites no political office interest and says he is friendly with Roosevelt but politics will not sway him.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mitchell
Hrgan
Oflinois
Taos County institute praised for high attendance and impact
Professor J A Miller led Taos county normal institute achieving record attendance and strong teacher applicant quality. He spoke at a mass meeting with Territorial Superintendent Clark and closed with successful examinations. Sandoval county sessions planned for late August. Taos Teachers Association expresses deep thanks and admiration.
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Central High School
Taos
Taos County
Teachers Institute
Mc Miller
Taos Institute
Miller
Territorial
Clark
Teachers’ Association
Sandoval
Taos County Teachers’ Association
J. A. Milles
Taos County Normal Institute
J. B. Clark
Territorial Superintendent of Public Instruction
Teeachers’ Association
Proofessor
J. A. Miller
Hon. J. &. Clark
New Mexico
Richard Cariary
Giant Buildings May Link New York Gy
A study of New York City architecture argues skyscrapers above 1,000 feet are unlikely due to foundation limits wind pressure and cost. The piece notes a 2,000 foot cap is physically and structurally constrained on Manhattan’s bedrock and that even a 200 square foot plot would cost around 60 million dollars. It also covers public debates over building height and references to experts and insurance bets on threats like the Black Hand.
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New York
Downe
Black Hand Society
Lloyds
Wall Street
Menelish Underwriters Association
Onc
Alfalfa Meal 19 Money Maker in Rio Grande Valley
W A Lamb of Hendrie Bolthoff in Denver cites alfalfa meal as a lucrative potential industry for the Rio Grande valley. He notes low production costs and northern capital interest, predicting soon a regional alfalfa meal plant, with broader agricultural gains and irrigation investments.
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Rio Grande Valley
W. A. Lamb
Lamb
Hendrie & Bolthoff Company
Denver
Irrigation Congress
Kilo Grande Valley
Tiete
Mr. Lamb
Deming
Mexico
A Contented Woman and Baljlard’s Face Liniment Ad
An old advertisement touts a contented woman always in the same house with Baljlard's Faoe Liniment claiming it keeps all family members free from aches and pains. It is said to heal cuts burns and scalds and cure rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and all muscular soreness and stiffness. Published by J H O'Reilly Co. 2he Sie and $1.00 a bottle.
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Baljlard
Faoe
J. H.o'rielly
Death of Bolivar the Elephant Shocks Zoo Crowd
In Philadelphia on July 31 Bolivar the elephant died in his prison house at the Zoological Gardens. Reported to be the largest elephant in captivity he was about 57 or 58 years old and had been purchased by Adam Porepaugh roughly thirty years ago.
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Herbert
Eitigen
Boites
Suds" Ma.Pee
Gerbert
Bowers
Chuck” Connors
Derbert
Chusk
Galway Paddy
Hoxie Clark
Stutt McDermott
Etephant Bolivar
Philadelphia
Bolivar
Zoological Gardens
Suppye
Adam Porepaugh
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Gompers
John Mitchell
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