War conditions and Panama canal progress noted in Taft's dispatch
Secretary Taft reports from the Isthmus that foundations for Gatun and Sosa locks are satisfactory and engineers predict formal reports. He cites meetings with Panamanian authorities, adjustments between zone and Panaman government, and ongoing labor and wage discussions. He mentions health issues of Mr Stevens and the need to transfer responsibilities as work advances.
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Ile
Yale Club
Ion
Ohig
Christian Sociation
Panama Canal
Cincinnati
Washington
Panama
My. Taft
Colon
Messia
Nobl Stearns
Freemain
Gaethals
Gatun
Sosa
Panawia
Kiliedge
Canal Commeittee
Senate
Panam
Rogers
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Stevens
Garthals
Hibert and
Gaillard
Rous- Rear
Aml
Deadlock ends as Colt supporters push forward
After thirteen weeks and 60 ballots in the U S Senate race, the Republican central committee urged all Republicans to back Col Raminel Colt. The move signals likely changes in assembly support as the committee informs members of the party’s stance amid the long deadlock.
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Assembly
Ehatee
Tve Camraites
Colt
Securing Jury for Ruef's Trial Beginnings in San Francisco
The jury pool for Ruef's extortion trial in San Francisco begins to take shape with four jurors sworn in and four challenged by both sides. The court plans a second venire as jury selection continues amid vigorous questioning by defense and prosecution. The process aims to complete the panel and start testimony by next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Tuel
San Francisco
Ondér Chae
Funes
Josmgrren
Veterans of Civil War hold annual encampment sessions
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Helena with morning business and afternoon drill. Governor Toole and Mayor Tandeau greet visitors at an Auditorium public meeting. Separately an anarchist plot case ends with a failed assassination attempt on President Roosevelt. suspect Harriman arrested amid claims of mental disturbance.
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Veterans OF
Spesial
Grand Army of the Stepabile
Walaab
Relief Corps
Mu Helena
Fntal
Cunmaittas
Uis
Governor Toole
Mayer Tandeau
Leaders of the Black Hand brought before the court
Wilkeshachs April 7 22 a large group of foreigners charged as leaders of the Black Hand face trial for shooting with intent to kill conspiracy dynamiting and robbery by threats. Key witnesses Charles Salvatore and Jon a Rita of Browntown testified as families terrorized by the organization are called to testify. Examining testimony began this afternoon with witnesses recounting threatening letters and threats to burn homes if demands were not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Salvatore
Jona Rita
Browntown
Books Wanted by Mr Hodgens
Newark April 2 Arguments before the Supreme Court Justice Farr on Hodgens Montana against United Copper Company of Montara and Stanley Gifford secretaries treasurer seek writ of ausilasus to compel production of all books at head office in Manaken Hodgens alleges he is a large stockholder and seeks information on profits and dividends. Company counters that it is financially sound with $5,998,095 net earnings for the year and dividends paid from legitimate earnings. Proceedings continue.
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Newark
WN. J
Supreme Court
Farr
Thomas M. Hodgens
Montana
United Capper Company
Montara
Stanley Gifford
Ita
Treasuren
Shaw
Manaken
Dinsthe
Afr
Wodgens
United Copper Company
Nig Vroft
Alice May
IMM
King of England Mistaken for Beggar in Naples
Naples April 23 The king of England and King Edward arrived on the royal yacht Vietavin and visited Naples. They were mistaken for beggars in front of Santa Chiara church when a monk failed to admit them, causing amusement for the king and embarrassment for the monk. General Salsa intervened and opened the door after learning their identity. Also noted is the death of Thomas W. Fisher, a heavy-press pews paper man in South Dakota, from paralysis.
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Naples
Royi
Opr
Ant
Edward
Salsa
Soverelans
Salem, .S. Dy
Thomas W. Fisher
South Dakota
Nurses of Old Need the Cash in War Service
Philadelphia readers learn of Clarissa Wye and others urging Congress to grant pensions to female nurses who tended the sick and wounded on battlefields during the Civil War. Volunteers endured hardship with no government pay while contract nurses received only twelve dollars a month. authors urge pension provisions before the upcoming congressional session.
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Philadelphia
Mes
Clarissa Wye
Effy
Athens
Congress
Mary
Mary & Aick
Toveltevn
Moulton Exonerated by Coroner's Jury
Arecial Dispatch toble Stand Livistown April 2 The inquest held yesterday into the shooting death at the Moulton ranch found Moulton exonerated. Evidence showed Kincher armed at the scene and Moulton acted to protect himself, with the coroner's jury concluding no fault by Moulton. The narrative details threats and the fatal encounter preceding the jurors' decision.
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Livistown
Gross Thange
Moulton
Montgn
Kineher
Teave
Kithn Stockman
Kircher
Annaumest
Maulton
Heyrateald Dravushon
Owen Ranch
Poet Om
Ami
Famine Scenes From Central China Reported in Shanghai Dispatch
Desperate famine conditions in Central China are described by Chinese relief workers. Desperate crowds fight for flour at night depots while smallpox and fever devastate homes. Horses and dogs roam the plains as dead bodies line roads. Families dismantle houses to sell timber for food as relief teams repair roads and employ workers at pennies per day.
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Victoria
B.C
Shanghai
Central China
James Ware
Ted Cross
Ted Cross, Writing From ‘Taung- Khanganya
Childen
Strike threat at Storkett coal mines amid wage demand
Great Falls April 22. Machine operators and helpers at the Gatlanweost Company mines in Storkett demand a 1d increase in wages effective immediately. They now earn $3.50 per day and threaten to walk out despite union Mine Workers of America contract. The company anticipates a walkout, though the union has not sanctioned action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stannard
Great Falls
Union
Mineworkers of America
Steckellanton
Atoma
Helpers
Suike
Grewe Northern
Moris
Enrico Alfano to face accusers in immigration case
New York April news reports Enrico Alfano a de facto Camorra leader from Naples faced immigration authorities after being detained by police. He was discharged on a murder complaint and transferred to federal authorities for removal to Italy as documents and authorities coordinate the case.
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New York
Anrleo Alfono
Italy
Camorra
Sarily
Naples
Uhiv
I Immigration Fuiboeidins
Lo UV
Alfie Seme Troi Waly
National Blocuit Plant Strike Claims Non-Wiron Worker Employed
A walkout at the Narhinal Blocuit plant began on April 22 with workers alleging a non worker was employed. About nine to ten persons reportedly joined the strike, and the factory remained in operation despite the stoppage.
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Tletena
Narhinal Blocuit Company
Tra Elty
Lord Barrington case dismissed amid high profile attention
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling and dismissed the murder case of Fred Heydwn alias Ford Maeve Lane. The long legal battle drew national interest due to political fallout and connections to prominent Kansas figures, with the trial focusing on allegations surrounding the Namari family and related disputes.
Demonstration by unemployed workers in Woolwich
A large procession of unemployed workers marched in Woolwich, protesting cutbacks and government war expenses. Delegations met Premier Campbell-Bannerman with Secretary Haldane and Lord Tweedmouth, who pledged to minimize hardship and maximize work by the heavy department.
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cGorge
Haldane
Waalwith
Tweedmouth
Hewalf
Havy
Goldfield Mines Open After Long Shutdown
Goldfield and Apel report mines reopening after extended shutdown. Workers return to full shift as feuds between mine owners and labor leaders have cooled. Many miners had left for outside camps during the period, with several mines still cautious about full operations due to safety concerns and cave-ins.
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Goldfield
Apel
Fettemontel
Niles
AYA Phox WI Inc
Statute of Limitations Baffles University in Suit
Washington April 22 The statute of limitation prevented theCath pile university from recovering 28000 from John F Waggaman related to teammates. Judge Amberton directed the jury today to return a verdict for the defendant. A verdict may be taken-
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Washington
Cath Pile University
John F. Waggaman
Thomas BE. Waggaman
Diudge Amberton
Railroads Plan Interchangeable Mile Tickets in 1907
A conference among Great Northern Northern Pacific and other lines leads to a proposed 2400 mile interchangeable ticket for one year at 2.5 cents per mile. The plan, contingent on Oregon Short Line and Chicago Burlington & Quincy agreements, aims to ease interstate travel within Minnesota and neighboring states. Officials present include J M Hannaford, H A Bradt, W H Merrillman, M S Ginn, and F D B Wesson among others.
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Werten Bupite
Great Notern
Hylte
Alemda & Pacifiend
Montana
Sur Bowvd
Nes
North Dakota
Dregon Shark Land
Burlington
Milion Eommissionecs
Great Norther Railway Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
de Butte, Anaconda & Pactic Railway Company
West
Trusel
Minnesota
H. K. Howey
J. M. Hannoford
Northern Pacific
All. Cour
Great Northern
H. A. Bradt
Burnington
W. HH. Merrinan
Northern Pacife
M.S. Gin
Montini Ralliaan
F. D B. W. Son
Freght
Oregon Short
London’s Little Snark Weathered First Storm
Francisco April 22 The eteh are in Wileh Jack London will make four of the wars was released from punted at the United States marshal to day at the London hit settled the Wlot sud which he owed P Bren for fitting out the yenter for Ita Inne ectiiae. His slater ate Shepherd appeared in the district fort to ibiy and paid the bill paytos algo the chergee for having the deputy marshal sit in the corkpit of the vessel two Mays watchhig that the order of the court was not vieted. The Shark will probably Jeava Monday.
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Francisco
London
United States
Wlot Sud
P Bren
Slater
Ate
Shepherd
Ibiy
Delmas and Thaw Trial Venue Rumors Surface in Binghamton
Attorneys Delmas and McPike visiting Dr. Wagner in Binghamton fuel chatter about possible second Thaw trial there. District Attorney Garvan and Thaw lawyers deny any decision to move venue. busy talks continue on jurisdiction and timing of future proceedings.
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Binghamton, N
D. M. Delmas
W. H. McPike
Cnunsel
HW. K. Pauw
City
Charles G. Wagner
State Hospital
New York
Clifford Hart Ridge
HLK
Binghamton
Tinn
New York City
Hartzkiga
Delmas and
McPlke
Wagner
Hospitag Than
Jecame Unil
Harry K. Thaw
Lance Rvetsan
Grrvan
Thaw
J2 Thaw
Garva
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Ausigtait
Heney
Ruet
Grarlers
Langdon Awnd Hetey
Ruel
Justice Dunne
Tneir
Yose
Murphy
Turer Davie
Patulais
Haghton
Patala
Tarle—ton
Teasevelt
Audenreli
Charles Krovine
Terem
Keause
Harluin
BLACK
Spain
Mr.hodgens
CRES
Hodgena
England
Preston Holl
Clarissa Dye
Enrico Alfano
Lord Barrington
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Upliien
Thitphgton
Apell
Woolrich
Palrigne
House of Culimiens
Woolwich
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Merch
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Iatay Ccomoasers
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