Panama canal costs surge as work outpaces funds
Washington August 19. Conditions on the Panama canal have grown grave as construction proceeds faster than 1908 estimates. The 8 million dollar overage threatens to outpace current appropriations, prompting Col Goethals to urge Congress to cover the deficiency next session. Labor costs run above estimates and Gatun dam work advances faster than anticipated.
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Washington, D
Panama Canal
Goethals
Congress
Gatun
Eyes Turn to Gompers as Telegraph Strike Rages On
Labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers arrive in Washington as the telegraph strike persists with operators refusing compromise. Company managers insist on no reinstatement without headquarters orders while denying a formal strike, and discussions continue at the strikers hall amid warnings of prolonged resistance.
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Gompers
Washington
Hoth Companies
Weir
Typographical Union
Western Union
The
Vestal
Isbor
Federation
John Mitchall
Indianapolis
J. Keefe
Detroit
United Labor
Gompera
Tim
Use of the Boycott to Barred Labor Test Case in DC Court
James W. Van Cleave, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, files in the DC Supreme Court to bar the American Federation of Labor leaders and their unfair list from using the boycott. The action seeks a permanent injunction and serves as a test case on whether unions may employ boycotts against employers.
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Washington
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Vanlenge
St Louis
van Cleave
Manufacturers’ Association
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
St. Touts
National Federation
Sunday Opening at Jamestown Exposition Opposed
Letters signed by the head of the International Federation of Sunday Rest Associations of America and the federation’s executive secretary protest to President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou. They cite Congress granting funds only if the grounds stay closed Sundays and say no government officer can authorize a Sunday opening. The protest warns the Jamestown exposition may lose the September convention and urges officials to oppose Sunday access.
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Philadelphia
International Federation of Sunday Rest Associations of America
Roosevelt
The
Treasury
Cortelyou
Congress
Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting Ends In Success
Indian Springs Ga August 19 The Indian Springs Holiness camp meeting closed after a record session with strong crowds daily averaging over 5000. Rev Henry G Morrison of Louisville Ky and Rev John Paul led the meetings along with ministers Geo W Matthews J Boeper and Dr W W McCord. Music by Charlie Tillman of Atlanta drew praise from attendees.
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Henry G. Morrison
Louisville
John Paul
Geo. W. Matthews
Dublin
South Georgia Methdial
Jackson
Charley Tillman
Atlanta
Farmer Killed by Friend in Alabama Feud
Kantaville Ala Aug 18. Charten Drake a known young farmer was slain last night by Houston Clark a former trader at the home of J Overton near Poplar Ridge. Clark surrendered at Huntville saying he acted in self defense. The killing is believed to stem from a feud between Drake and Clark families.
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Ala
Charten Drake
Houston Clark
J. Overton
Clark
Huntevile
Drake
Bayer
Macon
S. A. McAllister
Georgia Eive
Toccoa
McAllister
Southern's War on Lower Rates and Railroad Costs
Information on transportation costs and rate structures is presented by witnesses from Southern Railway Central Georgia and other lines. Testimony covers 15 cent profit per dollar of domestic transportation, interstate vs local costs, car and crew expenses, and handling costs. legality of local government actions also mentioned. The hearing continues, with focus on rate law constitutionality and railroad economics.
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Georgia Central
Southern
Uder
New York
Aurust
John M. Dales
Minota Central Railway
Montgomery
North Carolina
Daley
Southern Railway
Me. Daley
Colin W. B. Brimer
Central of Georgia
Richard Taylor
Manlle and
Ohin
Tong Runa
Locker Club Talks and Tax Clamp on Savannah Saloon Men
Savannah rumors swirl that locker clubs will form as a $500 tax on social clubs with liquor permits exists. Mayor Tiedemann supports an ordinance fining blind tiger keepers to help offset saloon losses. Also reports of Florida sea island cotton first base arriving and actor George Hoey’s death in New York.
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Connell
Tiedemann
Savannah
Fockers
Senate
Uquor
Torberg
Governor Glenn Ready to Fht With Railroads Debate
North Carolina Governor Glenn, in New York to aid the state’s case against Southern railways, defends regulated rates as fair to foster development. He warns rail lines must yield when profits exceed reasonable limits, and vows support for the regulator and state power if necessary. Also: J T Nicholas being sought in Huntsville for alleged fatal pretense money schemes. Atlanta arrest reported. requisition pending to return him.
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New York
Glenn
North Carolina
Southern Railways
Coney Inland
South
Judge Pritchard
Judge Long
Sherif
Nicholas
Huntsville
Ala
Mitchell
Atlanta
J. T. Nicholas
Birmingham
Atlante
Taft on trusts reform and regulation
Outline of Taft's views argues for jailing one or two managers of unlawful trusts, state control of wealth descent, income tax in national need, banning railroads from owning competing lines, requiring certificates for securities, strict regulation to curb socialism, and a tariff revision pledge by the Republican party. It stresses anti monopoly, banning secret rebates, and limiting judicial appeals to speed action.
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Republican Party
Moors Broken by French Fire on Moroccan Coast
At Casa Blanca on August 19 French forces and spahis repelled Moorish horsemen off General Drude’s western flank. French sharpshooters and artillery pushed the attack, driving the tribesmen from the beach as regular Moroccans in red dolmans were seen among the horsemen. The assault appeared reconnaissance with main force possibly concealed behind a ridge.
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Casa Blanca
Drude
Sheila J
Negroes Ficht on Steamboat in Savannah Riot
A negro excursion to Beaufort ended in violence with twelve stab wounds reported on one man and many cut or razor injuries among others. A bystander, Alice Brown, was shot during the melee by Sam Powers amid the post landing chaos. Separate note from Huntsville reports Henry Putman held on a bigamy charge in Fayetteville after marrying Mattie Smith three weeks earlier.
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Savannah
Beaufort
Sam Powers
Alice Brown
Powers
Huntsville
Ala
Henry Putman
Fayetteville
Tenn
Mattie Smith
Taft and Roosevelt Clash Sharply Over Party Line
Taft and Roosevelt duel over party line as Ohio Republicans await a keynote speech. The exchange underscores a split in strategy and policy within the GOP.
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Ohio
Taft Speech Defines Roosevelt Ties in Ohio Address
Secretary Taft, speaking to the Buckeye Republican Club in Columbus, defends Roosevelt era policies and urges refinement of existing laws. He decries railroad discrimination, supports Interstate Commerce Act aims, and warns of prosperity temptations while urging honesty and business integrity. Continued on Page Three.
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Columbus
Ohio
Williaam H. Taf
Buckeye Republican Club
Roosevelt
Taft
Jever
Iisa
Weather Forecast for Georgia Alabama and Mississippi
Forecast for Georgin Partly cloudy with strong northeast winds Tuesday. Alabama and Mississippi expect fall conditions with variable winds Tuesday.
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Washington
Georgin
Alabama
Mississippi
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