Democrats Split on Panama Treaty Outlook
Washington dispatch notes possible Democratic support for ratification as Republicans push Hoar inquiry. State Department to issue additional defence with dispatches from Bogota and Panama press reports of revolution risks. Financing claims tied to Panama Canal Company funds. Louisiana legislators urge ratification. Wilmington chamber backs treaty.
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Jou
Ohl
Washington
Senate
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
Congress
State Department
Panama
Hoar
Nes
Bogota
Beaupre
Canal
United States
Warrtn
Colon
Marreauin
Obaldin
Department of
Feporta
Panama Canal Company
Atata Department
New Republic
New York
Panama Canal
Republic
Louisiana
Wilmington
N. C
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
Christmas Homeward Drive From Wesleyan and Mercer Students
Wesleyan and Mercer students depart Macon for Christmas from John L. Moore and Sons finestone store near 42 North Broad Street. The Prudential building area sees a flood of travelers as holiday reunions loom on December 23.
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John L. Moore & Son’s
Finestone
North Broad Street
Prudential Building
Macon
Wesleyan
Maercer
Russia blocking Manchurian treaty in Pekin under scrutiny
Washington reports that Russian influence in Pekin may be delaying the imperial decree ratifying the Manchurian commercial treaty with the United States. Officials note strong anti Russian sentiment and fear Russia seeks to pressure Japan, with Germany thought to reassure Moscow. The State Department probes allegations while warning Havana not to reverse tariff concessions under the reciprocity pact.
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Washington
Beig
Pekin
United States
State Department
Conger
Bosla Thera
China
Senate
Pekinjuat
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Hay
Russia
Japan
St Petersburg
Havana
Sleeper
Ship Building Hearings Expose Asset Overstatements
The United States Ship Building hearing opened with counsel denying involvement in publishing the Alexander correspondence. Witnesses described Bethlehem Steel assets overstated by about 300000 in July 1902 and November 1902 adjustments to inventory. John W. Gates appeared but was not examined. T C Root testified on a 350000 loan to Nixon and Dresser, clarifying security and prior expectations.
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New York
United States
Untermeyer
Alexander
Bir
Guthrie
the World
Untermeier
John W. Gates
Guth- Tre
Gates
Air Gates
Stock Exchange
T. C. Root
New York Security and Trust Company
Messrs. Nixon
Dresser
Root
Nixon
Trust Company of the Republic
J. P. Morgan & Co
Shipbuilding stock and underwriting sums in early 1900s case
Testimony shows a 7,246,000 check drawn on New York Security and Trust to fund the Bethlehem plant purchase by Nixon and Dresser, and Schwab’s rising balances before August 1902. Loans to Schwab secretary Oliver Wren and Bethlehem’s relief from debt by 1903 are mapped against questioned earnings and dividends, with bonds covering a Schwab issue.
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New York Security and Trust Company
Schwab
Nixon and Dresser
Bethlehem
Root
Troat Company
Oliver Wren
United States Steel Corporation
Rose
New York Exchange
Untermyer
Bethlehem Company
Uruguay Iron Company
Guthrie
Untemyer
Shipbuilding Company
C. M. Schwab
Religious Papers Consolidated In Virginia
Religious papers in Virginia consolidate with effect from January 1. The Baltimore and Richmond Christian Advocate based in Richmond and That Southern Methodist Recorder of Blackstone merge. Rev. James Cannon Sr of Blackstone and Rev. J Sidney Peters of Hampton acquire ownership. Rev. HerbertHome serves as associate editor and business manager, ending his connection with the current issue.
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Richmond
Baltmore
Richmond Christian Advocate
Southern Methodist Recorder
Blackstone
James Cannon
Str
J. Sidney Peters
Hampton
Herbart
Alabama Electric Light and Power files for Opelika
The Alabama Electric Light and Power Company filed with the secretary of state a certified copy of its articles of incorporation to operate in Alabama. C. G. Abercrombie of Opelika is president and H. C. Davidson is secretary. The company aims to supply electric lights and power to Opelika and other towns in the state and Georgia.
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Ae Power
Opelika
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Electric Light and Power Company
Alate
C. G. Abercrombie
H. C. Davidson
Cies
Battle over Chicago funeral strikes to rise to open shop
Chicago workers end arbitration hopes and plan to reopen stables on the open shop principle, with union and non union drivers to be employed. Police protection is pledged to carry funerals, while a sheriff or governor may intervene if order falters. In St Louis a 9000 driver strike threatens freight and coal movement if law enforcement is challenged.
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Chicago
Circuit Cout
Police O'Neill
O'Neill
St. Louis
St Louis
Citizens‘ Industrial Association of St. Louis
Roth
International Brothers Tead of
Teamstern
Agricultural Publishing Company Chartered in Raleigh
The state chartered the Agricultural Publishing Company of Raleigh to publish The Progressive Farmer and agricultural books and pamphlets. Stockholders include J. W. Bailey editor Biblical Recorder Clarence H. Poe editor The Progressive Farmer T. B. Parker secretary B. W. Kilgare state chemist and an Hencett professor of agriculture at the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Elks Plan Morning Charity Distribution at 13 South Broad
Atlanta lodge No 78 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will distribute free provisions clothing coal and other necessities at 13 South Broad street starting 10 oclock this morning. A 2500 fund raised by lodge members will aid the needy with goods selected by a purchasing committee led by Lowry Arnold.
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South Broad Street
Atlanta Lodge No. 78
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Theyetty
Lowry Arnold
W. W. Wisanska
A. S. Byers
AL. Bhelley
D. B. Smith
Elks
Order
Atlanta
The
Emmett D Walsh
Lodge of Elks
J. [. Maddox
Meyer Regenstein
Gerald G. Hanna
J. M. Besty
John F Kiser
South Broad
Mose
Order of Elks
S&k
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Foms
Nxon
Shipbuilding Combine
California
Manhattan
Marietta
E.H. Carroll & CO
the Howe
Villa
Infanta
Sola
Jardinieres
Hunter Street
Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Company
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