Nicaragua Route Favored for Isthmian Canal Plan
The isthmian canal commission recommended the Nicaragua route to Congress, estimating construction at 189.86 million dollars versus 144.28 million for Panama. It notes Panama could be sea level with fewer yearly operating costs, while Nicaragua requires locks and faces harbor and water supply considerations. A minority report supports Panama, arguing contingencies and better terms favor Panama.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Nicaragua
Panama
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canal
South America
Atlanta
Pacific
Costa Rica
Panama Canal Company
United States
George S. Morrison
Panamaanal Company
Desire
Colombia
bruises on Mrs Bonnie mentioned in murder trial
Washington reports detail in the Lola Sta Benning murder case reveal bruises and abrasions on Mrs Bonnie on the night James Seymour was killed. Physicians including jail doctor H Dinion describe injuries while Dr Schaefer cites blood traces on garments as part of defense versus prosecution findings.
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Washington
Lola Sta Bening
James Seymour Heat
Miro
Bonnie
H. Dinion
Rey
Schaefer
Mre. Bonine
SterLng RuMn
Strike closes mills and idles hundreds in Pittsburgh area
Dispatches report a switchmen strike causing several mills to shut down in Glassport McKeesport and Homestead. About 1500 workers are idle with 85 000 tons of finished products stuck in Homestead yards as freight congestion worsens and coal shortages hinder operations.
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Pittsburg
Glassport
Farge
McKeesport
Homestead
Ex-Gov William Jenkins Denies Insane Asylum Charges
Guthrie Okla Dec 4 Ex Governor William Jenkins released a public statement denying charges of insanity and asserting that President Roosevelt misquoted him in a press statement. He says Roosevelt’s account is incorrect.
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Guthrie, Okla
Wiliam Jenkins
Roosevelt
Publi
Yuan Shikai planned reform of Pechili forts and army
Native papers report Yuan Shikai governor of Pechili intends to reorganize Pei yang naval forts with British and American instructors and unite Pechilies forces into an army corps of 100 000 under foreign leaders. The court will depart for Pekin on December 14.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Pec Hili
Peiyang
Pechili
Tug Gyp Sum King Brings Steel Barge To St John
The tug Gyp Sum King under Captain Blizzard arrived in St John New Brunswick this afternoon towing one steel barge, reported from the harbor.
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St. John, N. B
Blizzard
Barge Tow Breaks Loose in Bay of Funds Storm
A towboat reported that three barges Gypsum King and Gypsum Queen broke away about six miles off Point Le Preaux in the Bay of Funds. Five crewmen were aboard each barge and feared lost as a storm raged, though the captain hoped they could sail schooner rigged and salvage through the seas.
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Eed
Point le Preaux
Bay of Funds
Miss Stone and companion reportedly held near Constantinople
Washington reports a cable from Spencer Liddy the US charge d affaires in Constantinople stating Miss Stone and her companion Madame Talka are prisoners at a location called Gutepe on the southern mountainside. The latest silence is blamed on heavy snows and a search of Elitdreth valley finds no evidence they were there.
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Washington
State Department Today
Spencer Liddy
United States
Gaflalrea
Constanntinople
Miss Stone
Sauume ‘Ts'lka
Gutepe
Constantinople
Elitdreth
Madame Talka
Secretary Hay Finalizes Indemnity Fund Distribution
Washington December 4 Secretary Hay orders final distribution of the indemnity fund of 050000 paid by Turkey for missionary property losses at Harpout and other incidents including the death of Bicyclist Sens of Pittsburg. Of claims filed at the state department 41 were disallowed and 42 allowed.
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Washington
Hay
Turkey
Harput
Sens
Pittsburg
State Department
Incorporation Formed for American Vulcanized Rubber Co
Dover Delaware December 4 1923 The American Vulcanized Rubber company capital 5 4 million was incorporated in Dover This new corporation unites all fiber companies in the United States except two Incorporators include Richard W B Constance Frank L Arnold C Arthur Coon of Kentucky Gardner W Kirrball and J Ernst Smith of Wilmington Delaware.
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Dover
Del
American Vulcanized Rubber Company
Capital
United States
Richard WB. Constance
Frank L. Arnold
C. Arthur Coon
Kentucky
Gardner W. Kirrball
J. Ernst Smith
Wilmington
Judge Overrules Demurrer in Von Der Ahe Suit
Judge Ryan of the circuit court overruled the defendant's demurrer in the case brought by Chris Von Der Ahe against the Chicago league club and other National league clubs. Von Der Ahe seeks 82060 damages for his 1868 expulsion from the league.
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St. Louis
Ryan
Circuit Court
Chris von der Ahe
von der Ahe
Grim to Manage Spokane Team in Pacific Northwest Loop
Spokane announces A December report that Jack Grim co manager of Porthrod s team has been hired to coach Spokane in the Pacific Northwest league next season. Grim says he has already secured most of his players and expects a four star squad in the field next year.
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Spokane
Wash
Jack Grim
Porthrod
Grim
Pride of Montana lodge treasurer faces embezzlement charge
W. J. Wheaton, treasurer of Pride of Montana lodge Knights of Pythias, was held to the district court on embezzlement allegations. He allegedly drew 61 dollars from the local lodge treasurer to send to the supreme lodge and kept the funds.
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Standard
Helena
W. J. Wheaton
Pride of Montana Lodge
Knights of Pythias
D'Stret
Supreme Lodge
Missionary district bishop sees long identified Kansas City clergyman
Dr. Cameron Mann, long prominent in Kansas City Episcopal circles, was consecrated as bishop of the missionary district. The ceremony marks a notable leadership elevation within the local church, reflecting Manns extensive service and ties to the diocese.
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Kansas City
Cameron Mann
Episcopal Church
Missionary District
Consecration Sermon at Grace Episcopal Church
North Dakota hosts a consecration service with elaborate ceremonies led by the Right Rev. Theodore Morrison bishop of Iowa. Dr Mann underwent examination by the presiding bishop Right Rev. Daniel Tuttle bishop of Missouri.
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North Dakota
Grace Episcopal Church
Theodore Morrison
Iowa
Mann
Daniel Tuttle
Missouri
Puget Sound Storm Causes Widespread Damage
A severe 15 year storm hit lower Puget Sound with widespread damage. In Whatcom County John Marr sustained fatal injuries from a fallen tree while a companion broke a leg. Nine renters near Silver Beach were hurt as a shingle building roof collapsed. Railways and shipping halted. trains stopped and logs washed ashore. Vancouver reports a coal train wreck with no known fatalities.
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New Whatcom
Wash
Puget Sound
Mountain View
John Marr
Marr
Silver Beach
T. J. Smith
Puritan
Vancouver
B. C
Wellington
Race Riot Reported After Opp Killing in Alabama
A race riot is reported in Opp after the killing of F W Hinson and J W Dorsey by a Negro. Three Negroes found dead and others wounded are unconfirmed. sheriffs, dogs, and a river Falls posse are being organized. News from Andalusia and Opp is scarce as telegraph offices are closed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Andalusia
F. W. Hinson
J. W. Dorsey
Opp
River Falls
Opp. Ala
Governors’ responses on railroad merger appeals reach all but one
Governor Van Sant reports replies from most northwestern governors in support of resisting the railway consolidation. Only Governor Rogers of Washington and Governor Herreid of South Dakota show reservations or partial opposition as published.
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St. Paul
van Sant
Northwestern
Rogers
Washington
Herreid
South Dakota
Illinois Governor appeals for Boer war aid
Governor Yates issued a proclamation urging Illinois citizens to aid Boer women children and non-combatants in British camps in South Africa. Citizens are asked to donate money medicine food and clothing for the sick and needy in those camps.
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Springfield
Yates
South Africa
Ilinois
Continental Tobacco gains control of M. C. Wetmore Tobacco
Vice President William F. Donovan confirmed the purchase of the St. Louis based M. C. Wetmore Tobacco company by Continental Tobacco. Circulars were issued to trade dealers stating the business brands and trademarks have been disposed to the buyer.
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St. Louis
Continental Tobacco Company
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco Company
Wiliam F. Donovan
Vandals Deface Capitol Rotunda Columns in Helena
Vandals at the Capitol in Helena cut imitation marble columns in the rotunda with knives and wrote on them with pencils. Officials order passes for entry, restricting access to the building.
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The
Standard
Helena
New Capitol
Rotunda
Alelow
Eight Young Men Begin Law Certification Exam
In Hexin Their Maaminnations Hilemna on December 4 the eight applicants began the examination in the supreme court for certificates to practice law. Before the written test the court conducted an oral examination of the candidates.
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Hilemna
Supreme Court
Upholsterer Tom Day Sought for Worthless Checks
Helena police seek Tom Day an upholsterer charged with passing worthless checks totaling 41 to a local saloon. The checks drawn on Cruse Bank were signed with fictitious names and Day has disappeared.
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Standard
Helena
Tom Day
Cruse Bank
Day
Figaro Praises Roosevelt Message For Clarity Against Anarchists
Paris editorial views Roosevelt's message as clear and frank with rare candor. It approves the president's proposals aimed at limiting anarchist influence and violence.
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Paris
the Figaro
Roosevelt
Exclusion of Alien Anarchists Proposed in Senate Bill
Senate introduces measures to ban alien anarchists from land or admission to the United States. A special board of inquiry would investigate antecedents and possible marks of anarchist membership. Provisions include deportation, penalties for conspirators, and twelve new immigration agents funded at 2,500 dollars each.
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Burrows
United States
Special Board of Inquiry
West
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Unite States
Senate
McComas
Executive Department
Belgium
Senator Allison Names 10 Committeemen for Senate Panels
Washington reports that Senator Allison named ten committeemen to select the Republican members of the senate committees. The list includes Platt of Connecticut McMillan of Michigan Proctor of Vermont Perkins of California Nelson of Minnesota Warren of Wisconsin Fairbanks of Indiana Kean of New Jersey and McComas of Maryland.
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Allison
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
McMillan
Michigan
Proctor
Vermont
Perkins
California
Nelson
Minnesota
Warren
Wisconsin
Fairbanks
Indiana
Kean
New Jersey
McComas
Maryland
Cascade County Board Sets Courthouse Marble Choice
Cascade county commissioners returned from a 100 mile drive and prepare to begin December session. They will likely select the marble for the interior finish of the new courthouse tomorrow. Miss Carrie Gordon resigns from city schools and departs for Pokatello Idaho to be married.
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Standard
Great Falls
Cascade County
Carrie Gordon
Pocatello
Idaho
Great Falls Population Estimates in Polk Directory Intro
The 1900 census listed Cascade County at 25 vii thousand with 29 951 in the directory estimate, up 4 174 since the census. Great Falls population in 1900 was 14 980, directory estimates 15 000, then 17 682 after applying a two and a half multiplier, up 2 752 since the census.
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Polk
Great Falls
Cascade County
Carnegie plans help for aged telegraphers across the country
Andrew Carnegie reportedly considers a large gift to aid aged telegraphers in the region and may extend the plan nationwide. Proposed features include a club hospital pension fund Arcadia town in New Jersey with lots selling up to 2500 dollars, monthly rents, and libraries and cooperative stores for telegraphers at cost.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegie
General Pension Fund
Arcadia
New Jersey
General Fund
Duel Rumors Swirl Over Prince Henry and Queen Wilhelmina
Amsterdam reports confirm a likely post dinner duel between Prince Henry and Major Van Tets after a quarrel at Het Loo. Major Van Tets wounded, treated in Utrecht, while rumor and court gossip in London discuss royal discord, Henrys debts, and meddling by the queen mother amid Anglo Dutch tensions.
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Amsterdam
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Major van Tets
Hetloo
London
Holland
Germany
Het Loo
Major van Te
Surety Company Officers Seek Discharge in Perjury Case
New York dispatch reports Robert J L Martin and Harry Velthusen sought to overturn custody rulings via writs of certiorari alleging wrongful detention by Magistrate Olmstead. Justice Beach deemed no final ruling, and Olmstead to decide tomorrow on habeas corpus petitions. The Montana Ore Purchasing case ties to a bond posting of 350000 in Montana. Amalgamated Copper owner Arthur Heinze linked to the Delaware Surety firm behind the alleged false capital certificates.
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Standard
New York
Robert JL. Martin
F. Aug. Heinze
Arthur P. Heinze
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Delaware Surety Company
Harry Velthusen
Justice Beach
Olmstead
Martin
Velthusen
Delaware Corporation
Cowan
Franklin Bien
Martin and
Beach
Amalgamated Copper Company
Montana
Weary Ll
Ny Omen Amburger
E Amalgamated Company
Arthur Heinze
Strikers Clash With Officers in Missouri Mining Dispute
In Rich Hill Missouri a clash between striking coal miners and law officers left two officers Sheriff Joe T. Smith and Deputy Water Valentine and two miners seriously wounded. About 400 strikers gathered as Company B of the national guard was ordered to arrive tomorrow evening. The strike, about ten days old, stems from contention over appointing a pit boss and weighman.
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Rich Hill
Joe T. Smith
Water Valentine
National Guard
Banker Joe Kipp Files Bankruptcy Petition
Helena Montana December 4 Joe Kipp a well known Indian trader living at Kipp on the border of the Blackfeet Indian reservation filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court He swears he has assets including horses worth 30 dollars and 30 in personal property with book accounts totaling about 10080 while his liabilities run about 840 owed mainly to eastern houses
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Standard
Helena
Joe Kipp
Kipp
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
United States
Putting in New Telephones in Deer Lodge
Mr Hatton of Helena, a Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone manager, visits Deer Lodge to install about 24 new phones. Linemen have worked since Monday laying wires to extend service, a move welcomed by locals.
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Deer Lodge
Hatton
Helena
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Powell County Commissioners Enter Busy Session
Deer Lodge December 4 Powell County board in session since Monday morning. They allocated funds to road districts and the fiscal year closed last Saturday. The group plans to let several contracts including care for the poor and selecting a county physician.
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Deer Lodge
Powell County Board of Commissioners
Jury Awards $10,000 to Miner in Idaho Suit
In Portland Oregon on December 4 a United States district court jury awarded Gunder Kettlesen ten thousand dollars in a suit against the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining company of Wardner Idaho. He sought forty thousand dollars claiming negligence for injuries from a 90 foot chute fall at the company mine near Wardner.
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Portland
Ore
United States District Court
Gunder Kettlesen
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining Company
Wardner
Idaho
Steamship City of Seattle Arrives with Alaska News
Vancouver reports the City of Seattle docking from Skagway with six passengers and a note that the Discovery is several days overdue from Juneau and Valdez while the Thompson was dispatched to look for it.
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Vancouver
B. C
City of
Seattle
Skagway
Dawson
Discovery
Juneau
Valdez
Frompson
President appoints officers in recess including Kentucky revenue collector
The president issued several recess appointments to the Senate, including George W. Lieberth of Kentucky as collector of internal revenue for the Sixth district. The appointments also included a confirmation by Attorney General Knox.
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Senate
Pew
George W. Lieberth
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Sixth District
Knox
Van Cott to Be Reappointed Postmaster
Washington reports the president and Postmaster General Smith met today to confirm Cornelius Van Cott as postmaster of New York.
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Washington
Smith
Cornelius van Cott
New York
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