Canal Fight Rages Over Isthmian Route Morgan Attacks Britain's Stance
Washington December report outlines Senator Morgan's favorable canal acquisition bill for Nicaragua and Costa Rica routes. It details clashes with Panama Canal Company claims, British pressure, and U S policy debates on building a waterway across the Isthmus.
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Washington
senate committee on
Great Britain
Panama Canal Company
United States
4utia
Panama company
Fay
Wrath of Foraker Stirred by Bacon Clash in Senate
In Washington on December 12 the Senate delayed a vote on the Pauncefote treaty amid sharp exchanges between Senators Foraker and Bacon. Lodge and Spooner pressed for executive session and full consideration as critics argued about fortifications and coastwise trade rights relating to the canal across the Isthmus.
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Ohio
Senate
ASHINGTON
Panama
United
Lodge
Money
Spooner
Senator Money
Foraker
United States
Senator Foraker
Britain
Bacon
Senator Bacon
Foratter
England
Tillman and Bailey
replir
Titman
Perkins
United’ States
Tillman
Great Britain
Mexico
ocean
Spooner whp
controma
fan
Foralker
Britain and U S disagree on Central American canal control
The text discusses competing claims over canal access and territorial influence in Nicaragua and Honduras. It references Britain's push to delay policies and maintain a coast hold, while the United States and regional states seek security and prosperity through control of routes, with mention of Baez and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as background.
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grepaing
Nicaragua
Honduras
Sewa
United ‘States
Costa Rica
Baez
congress
Secretaries Long set to type copies of court report
The text suggests Secretary Long plans to prepare typewritten copies of the court report immediately. He indicated he will not endorse or alter the proceedings. Admiral Dewey did not attend the afternoon meeting and Captain Lega, the judge advocate, visited the court and took papers not part of the official report.
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Lega
tonto
Justice Beach Delays Murder Trial in Patrick Case
Justice Beach holds hearing on the Patrick murder case and considers discharge due to prolonged detention since October 4, 1900. Assistant DA Garvan cites expert delay. judge schedules trial for December 26 or 27 or 30, insisting the defendant’s right to a speedy trial will be upheld. Patrick returned to prison after the session.
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Beach
Mei
Albert
supreme beat court
Moore
Patrick
Wiliam Marsh Rica
Ate
Robert
M. Moore
Train robber Kilpatrick sentenced to fifteen years
In St Louis on December 22 190? United States District Court Judge Adams sentenced Ben Kilpatrick the Montana train robber suspect to fifteen years in the state penitentiary at Jefferson City Mo The verdict followed Kilpatrick's guilty finding on one count of the indictment Laura Butler Kilpatrick indicted jointly but not sentenced Ora Kilpatrick and the Bullion woman were arrested in St Louis on suspicion of involvement in the Great Northern hold up near Wagoner Montana last July involving 90000 to 100000 in unsigned Montana national bank notes found in their possession about 10000 in such notes with some forged names on them
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swhich
Robbed Bridegroom Delayed Wedding in Me Falls
Levi Garrett of Rumford Falls Maine was wounded by highwaymen who attacked him at home last night after drawing 150 dollars from a bank. Garrett and two young French Canadian companions are reported in critical condition. Police have no suspect and the planned wedding for today is postponed.
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Levi
Garrett
Rumbord Falls
Levi Garrett
andyithe
Savannah
Mc Cenn
good roads
Macon
Richards
Central
South Georgia
R.Henderson
Forsyth county
Cummines
Georgia
Saw Mill Association of yellow pine ‘manufacturers
Tifton
Roosevelt Secretary Weds in Albany Church Ceremony
The ceremony for the president’s secretary took place at Emanuel Baptist Church in Albany. Rev Dr Buttrick officiated and attendance was limited to immediate families of the bride and groom.
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Albany
NOY mae
Wwto
Ronevelt
Emanuel ‘Baptist
Buttrick
Inman Repeats Cand id Statement Inman Says He Was Quoted
Mr Inman defends his remarks asserting he was misquoted and that the full accuracy of his statements was not conveyed. He explains he did not accept a paraphrase if delivered in council and details a prior read of a letter to clarify his stance.
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Allinson
Lerin
Inman
owith
Atkinson
O'Neil
Mr. Inman
Carnegie Bonds Offer Faces Government Acceptance Debate
Washington reports that Andrew Carnegie offered 10 million dollars in United States Steel bonds for a new higher education institution. The administration worries over political and legal backlash if the government accepts and then disposes of the bonds, with ongoing discussions between Carnegie and President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie
congress
alf corporation
department of: justice
Man Attempts Fire Set With Lit Match After Drinking Kerosene
In Buffalo, an individual named Novacark drank nearly a quart of kerosene early this morning and tried to start a fire by placing a lit match in his mouth. He was arrested during the act and is expected to recover from injuries.
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Buffalo
WN. C
DeNovacark
Sehley ‘court of inquiry
Secrereport
Washington
Dolice
artner
Aréhta ‘McRachert
Howards Struggle Ends With Transfer After Federal Conviction
Rev. G. F. B. Howard, former Forsyth pastor, freed by Ohio board to face Michigan indictment. A Tennessee federal inmate, he served six years, escaped briefly at Jackson, Michigan, and resumed swindling before being recaptured and returned to the Ohio penitentiary.
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Columbus
Ohio
board of managers
Ohio, penitentiary today
G. F. B. Howard
Tennessee
Michigan
Howard
Jackson
Mich
England
Detroit
United States
Marshal Fagin
aboya
Georgia
Baptist church
Forsyth
opal
refe ee college
Elbert county
Elbert
British’ navy
Weather Summary and Local Civic Notes
Rain expected Friday with colder conditions on Saturday in the southeast and fresh winds. Yesterday’s high 36 with mixed precipitation in the past 24 hours. Reports of political and civic activity include a good roads association, Savannah utility taxation debate, and a Georgia session on public utilities.
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Howell
good roads association
sessle
Atlanta Council Hearing Sparks Sharp Charges and Debate
In a tense meeting Luther Rosser attacked opponents with caustic remarks while Hillyer Smith and O'Neil faced sharp scrutiny. Attacks centered on pavement policy and the city’s deal with the Consolidated company as various speakers defended or challenged previous positions.
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Luther Rosser
Welch
Atkinson
Mr. Rosser
Helen
Htosser
George Hillyer
bli
Tydee Hillyer
Hoke ‘Smith
Faines
O'Neil
Bydney
Ross
Atlanta
Inman
Bullock
derman Johnson
Ivam
Hiflver
pineywoods
Mims
Peters
Tudge
HAlliger
Judge Hillyer
Smith
Hoke Smith
Jie
Walt
Sydney
Tapp
gould
ek corr
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