War era notes and political updates from Capital City
A stream of 1900s era items covers Sherman era landmarks, Panama canal recognition, public works cornerstone, court actions, crime, arrests, and political maneuvering. Mentions Gov Torre, General Barry, and Franklin Roosevelt era figures with regional intrigue, local infrastructure plans, and national policy signals.
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Ala Leyden
Sherman
Pendouartera
Capital City Club
Thomas Ho Barry
Joseph W. Torre
Arepublic of
Panama
Kalb Street
Ae Bowles
West Peachtree
Brownings
Selack
Joan Harris Negro Sinser
Pans Pras Bis
Yyonare
Colombia in War Mood Over Panama Crisis
Special Cable from Bogota reports intense war fever as Colombians back a potential war to reintegrate Panama. President Marroquin offers his private fortune to fund the effort, while U S policy on Panama stirs debate, and delays in negotiations provoke unease.
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Marroquin
Panama
Union
Republic
Bogota
Come On Cane Played by Trust in U S Ship Underwriting
Letters and cablegrams between New York and Paris reveal methods used to press French investors to meet underwriting calls for a French shipbuilding loan. The World publishes seven columns of alleged correspondence from July 1902 involving Alexander & Green, Morgan Harjes & Co, and the Mercante Trust. The letters discuss agreements, defaults, and efforts to secure payments, with Morgan trusted to receive funds and relay them to the trust company in New York.
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New York
Pars
United States
World
Oliphant
Charles B Alexander
Alexander & Green
Trust Company of the Republic
John W. Young
Charlethe Alexander
Porly
Columons
Alexander
Paris
Bank de Roma
Baron Calvert Rogniat
M. Schreyer
Morgan
Morgan, Harjes & Co
Mercante Trust Company
York
Young
Opperfelm
Penfy
Indy
Japan Will Grapple With Bear of Russia War Looms in Far East
Washington reports say British officials believe war between Russia and Japan is nearly inevitable, with tensions rising after recent developments. US officials, including Consul General Goodnow, cite strong popular demand for war in Japan, while Count Cavassini notes uncertain Russian guidance.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Russia
Japan
London
Far East
Orient
United States
Lloyd Griscom
Toklo
State Department
Griscom
Shanghaie
Goodnew
Lenat
Count Cavassini
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Wke
Japan Rejects Russia Points in Warlike Reply in Hale of Peace
Tokyo reports say Japan’s reply to Russia rejects core points while seeking changes to sovereignty guarantees for China and Korea. Komura met Baron De Rosen as Tokyo pushes rapid Seoul-Fusan railroad work under Japanese supervision. Britain and France press for peace and restraining advice reaches Tokio.
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Tokyo
Russia
Komura
Baron de Rosen
Dea Rosen
Homura
Diplomatia Elgoltivarce
Japan
Seoul-Fusan
England
France
Paris
Lansdowne
Delcasse
Russa
Temps Today
Hasue
Turncoat Charge Against Russell Deferts Postmaster Hope
Wilmington December 22 official announcement states Mrs. DL Russett wife of former fusion governor will be appointed post master at Wilmington. The post is a top GOP prize in the state. Miss Darby current post mistress refused assistant post, saying she would be postmistress of nothing. Ex Governor Alyssell was sent to Washington by Miss Darby to back her candidacy and secured the plum for his wife.
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Wilmington
N. C
DL. Rusetti
Fusion
Misa Mary C. Darby
Miss Darby
Alyssell
Washington
Torpedo Boat Winslow Crashes Into ferry America
The torpedo boat Winslow collided with the ferry boat America in the East River. The ferry hull was stove in and passengers crowded the vessel as it filled rapidly. The Winslow, starting from Newport, returned to the navy yard with a fourteen inch bow hole and twisted bow. Commanded by Lieutenant Charles P. Nelson, the Winslow docked for repairs with a crew of forty.
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America
New York
Winslow
East River
Newport
Navy Yard
Manhattan
Grand Street
Charles P. Nelson
Louisiana Legislature Backs Panama Canal Treaty
Louisiana lawmakers unanimously instruct Senators Foster and McEnery to vote for ratification, signaling near certainty of approval. The move, seen as a wedge to secure needed votes, follows Democratic calls for full facts on Panama’s setup. Senators Gorman and others remain cautious yet not opposing the treaty.
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New York
McClean
Athich
Washington
Louisiana
McEnery
Foster Ts
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
United States Supreme Court
Alate
Mayton Deeker
Ito
Kirkey
Nebraska
Floyd C Miler
Eighteenth Infantry
US. A
McKinley
Philadelphia
Charles Fenschemacher
Georgia
Frank Times
Jos
Foster
Gorman
Otters
Republic of Panama
United States
New Orleans
Lousiana
Democratic Party of
European Powers Back U S Refusal on Panama Hague Referal
European ambassadors state that the United States will refuse to refer the Panama issue to The Hague and that major powers recognize Washington’s stance. The dialogue notes that Panama is a closed chapter and that The Hague is for unsettled matters with full party approval. Louisiana and Mississippi legislatures are expected to ratify soon, with Texas likely to follow.
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United States
Hague
Washington
Colombia
Panama
Associated Press
Rafael
Isthmus
Reyes
Hague Court
Russia
Germany
France
Seattle
The
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