American admits killing a native in Panama hotel row
Curtis J. Cullen of Knoxville, Tenn., who arrived on the steamer Tagus, said he killed Gonzales at the Hotel Astor in Panama after a row started by confetti and dirt in his eyes. Cullen, 28, was arrested but later bailed and traveled to New York with plans for legal counsel.
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Curtis J. Cullen
Knoxville
Tenn
Panama
Tagus
Gonzales
Cullen
Colon
New York
Ife
Isthmus
The
Canal Commission
Explosion Blows Out Rochester Front At Water Street
A dynamite blast blew out the entire front of a Rochester New York business building at 88 North Water Street. The Salvation Army street meeting and a nearby theater crowd were minutes from danger as debris wrecked the facade while the interior suffered minor damage. Police suspect a bomb was thrown into a metal chute leading to the basement.
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Rochester
North Water Street
N. Y
Salvation Army
Fourth Street National Bank
Philadelphia
Robert Steele
Chicago
Raiders Wreck Photo Studio in Columbus Ohio
Thousands of photographic negatives and other property valued at about 15000 were destroyed at the Orr-Kiefer studio in Columbus by unknown raiders. A lens worth 2000 was torn from a camera, then smashed. Proprietors suspect the raiders and police are investigating.
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Orr-Kiefer
Columbus
Ohio
Tidal Wave Devastates Coast of Ceylon Reports
A report from coastal regions of Ceylon describes a series of tidal waves striking the southern shores near Tamdreda. Officials fear loss of life and widespread damage as survivors recount wreckage and rising waters along the eastern coast, with emergency services mobilizing to assist.
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Ceylon
Tamdreda
Isvod
Wealth of Nation and Per Capita Wealth Rise Rapidly
Census figures show total US wealth at $88.5 billion on June 80 1900, about $1 164 per person, with six year prosperity explained by population and industry growth. By June 30 1904 wealth climbed to $107.1 billion, up $18.6 billion in four years, and projections to late 1906 suggest about $118.7 billion total wealth.
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United States
Sweden
France
Germany
England
Maine
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Caer
A. Pao N Nneeth
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
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Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Ohio
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Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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Nebraska
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
California
Tury
United Kingdom
Ngland
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Cause of Northwest car shortage linked to westbound traffic
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to President Roosevelt, transmitted by Franklin K. Lane, argues the North Dakota coal famine stemmed from large westbound traffic at the lakes head, monopolizing cars for coal, a short haul for a low-class commodity. The commission will issue further recommendations on possible legislation.
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Roosevelt
Lane
Wealth of US rises as per capita value tops 1306 in 1904
The article notes US total wealth climbing at about 4.65 billion annually with per capita value at 1306.15 in 1904, rising to over 1400 by 1907. It contrasts with the United Kingdom’s per capita 1035. It also reports a fire in New Bedford interior of City Hall in 1839, loss around 40000, and a blaze destroying eleven stores and Masonic Hall in Sharon, GA with 50000 loss, partly insured.
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Bangkok
New Bedford
Mass
Sharon
Coal Dealers Accused of Price Fixing and Boycott
A commission report cites evidence of an agreement among Northwest coal dealers to fix prices and boycott outsiders and irregular buyers. It finds no proof that this cartel caused the coal shortage or that railroads were complicit.
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Northwest
Short News Notes on Color, Geology, Freight Rates
Bishop W B Derrick of Flushing says race did not influence the Presidents decision on the Twenty fifth regiment. J M Boutwell will lead the US Geological Survey statistics on lead zinc and quicksilver starting January 1. An A B and O freight advance order may spark a Central Freight Traffic Association clash. Four hundred typhoid cases in Pittsburg strain city hospitals as others overflow.
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W. B. Derrick
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Flushing
L. L
J. M. Boutwell
United States Geological Survey
Reform messages from Western governors stir fierce drive
A Chicago dispatch reports Western state governors including Folk of Missouri Michigan and Nebraska urge radical reforms to end rule curb trusts and boost direct democracy. Proposals cover lobbying bans primary laws anti trust measures rail rate reform bank regulation and recall of ballots.
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West
Chicago
South
Michigan
Colorado
Nebraska
Folk
Missouri
United States
Warner
Tre
Sheldon
Hughes
McDonald
Gov. Hughes
New York
William R. Hearst
New York City
Reform Bill Looms As Legislatures Open In 1907
As West states convene, railroads, banks, insurance, and taxation loom large. Many seek anti pass rules and 2 cent fare plans, with eight states focused on rail fare reform. Primaries, liquor local option battles, and tax changes also appear on the legislative agenda. Illinois eyes shifting taxes from property to corporations, while Wisconsin backs graduated schemes in major reforms. A year of sweeping laws nears.
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West
Commonwealths
Illinois
Wisconsin
Legislative Rail Fight Shapes State Deals Across West
West state legislatures move to curb railroads with two cent fares and end pass systems. Battles loom over railroad regulation and new commissions, anti pass measures, direct primaries, liquor controls, taxation, and banking reforms. Insurance, prize fights, and social bills also appear in a sweeping, high stakes agenda.
Death of Longford captain at 103 reflects long pensioner career
Captain Edward Dhamaresque, who died recently in Longford Tasmania at age 103, had served as a pensioner captain for seventy nine years. Ex Secretary of State John W Foster will serve as China’s delegate to the Hague peace conference next year, continuing his private diplomatic career.
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Edward Dhamaresque
Longford
Tasmania
John W. Foster
China
Congress Faces Roosevelt Order on Negro Troops in Texas
The Senate spent two and a half hours debating President Roosevelt's order dismissing the Twenty-fifth Infantry's Black troops for actions in Brownsville Texas. Senator Culberson defended the order while Senator Lodge urged presidential authority. House adjourned to Friday after a brief session. Meanwhile Engelbright and Washburn were sworn in as new members, replacing Gillett and Hoar respectively. Cannon announced Engelbright’s move to the mines and mining committee.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsvile
Texas
Culbersone
Foraker
Lodge
W. F. Englebright
California
James Norris Gillett
Charles G. Washburn
Massachusetts
Rockwood" Hoar
War Claims Committee
House
Cannon
Engelbright
Committee On Mines and Mining
Williamson
Oregon
National Capital Notes Overview of Senate and Foreign Affairs
Senator Lodge introduces a bill to improve the consular service by promoting from lower grades. The sword of John Paul Jones rests in the Navy Library. Big pasture land on Kiowa and Comanche reservation had its last bid. Beveridge reintroduces amendment to the District of Columbia child labor bill. Rayner to seek resolutions commemorating Senator Gorman on Jan 26. Rockhill reportsChina will open Kirin Manchuria Harbin to international residence and trade. Klopsch funds relief for starving China. Red Cross to spend $5,000. Rae stresses steam turbine as key for marine propulsion. Famine in China worsens per consuls. Red Cross alerts cabinet. Ambassador Thompson says Diaz acts to repair Imperial Valley damage from Colorado River flood. Eastern whiskey distillers and blenders heard by Wilson and Wiley on new pure food law. Jamestown expo commission receives report on Negro progress exhibition. commissioners uneasy. Fowler introduces bill to withdraw $5 notes restriction. Hitchcock defends 4,000,000 acres freed from five civilized tribes. War Dept circulates recruiting call. lack of canteen deters reenlistments.
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National Capital
Lodge
John Paul Jones
Navy Department
Reginald Nicholson
Beveridge
Higen
District of
American National Red Cross
Thompson
State Department
Diaz
Mexico
Imperial Valley
Colorado
Salton
Eastorn
Rye
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Treasury
Edwards
I. W. Johnson
G. B. Jackson
Negro Development Exposition Company
Fowler
New Jersey
Hitchcock
Five Civilized Tribes
Senate
War Department
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Ashton
J. Cullen
Raiders Wreck Photo Studio
Israel D. Goodman
East Broadway
New York Avenue
Eugene Anderson
Amityville
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Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Harry S. New
Pioneer Railroad
Alfred E. Davis
Pioneer Railroad Builders of
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James J. Fair
Chicago Journal
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad Company
German Society of Wireless Telegraphy
Berlin
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Slaby
Worl
Congress
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