Panama Canal Offer Endorsed by Walker Commission
Washington January 26 report on the Walker canal commission urges strong endorsement of the Panama project if diplomatic arrangements with Colombia similar to those with Nicaragua and Costa Rica can be made. Secretary Hay and the Colombian minister to prepare a protocol, with the commission preferring the Panama route and recommending sale of all rights to the United States for 40 million. The report outlines property classes including vast lands, buildings, and plant tied to the canal concession.
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Buck to remain as minister to Japan say Roosevelt
President Roosevelt said Colonel Alfred Buck of Atlanta will not be recalled from his post as United States minister to Japan. Buck, praised for his record and influence in Tokyo, has recovered from pneumonia after presenting himself in a dress suit during bad weather and etiquette demands. The president noted Buck’s value to American business interests and indicated he may stay in Tokyo as long as he wishes.
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Atlanta
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Tokio
Roosevelt
Panama Canal franchise transfer to United States planned
The Panama Canal Company will transfer about 68,868 shares of the Panama railroad to the United States at par value 6,880,300 with liabilities around 2,490,918. Amortisation includes a 225,000 annual payment. assets include three 2009-ton steamers and a San Francisco to Panama charter line. Continued on Ninth Page.
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Knight to Leave Journalism for Presbyterian Ministry
Knight, long a Constitution editorial writer and Sunny South literary editor, plans to enter the Presbyterian ministry. He will study theology at Princeton next fall, return briefly to finish Westminster church fundraising, then pursue further study at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. He cites recent convictions guiding his choice and his desire to finish Westminster’s building project before departing.
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Union Theological Seminary
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Constitution
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Crete
South
Presbyterian
Panamanian fighting. Lautaro sunk after Padilla attack
In Panama the revolutionary gunboats Padilla and Darien engaged government forces near the harbor. The Lautaro was set on fire and later sank after close range shooting. The Philadelphia stood by to aid, with reports stating the Padilla fled when approached by the Boaca and troops were landed from Chiriqui. The incident alarms authorities as state and naval officials monitor the crisis.
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Giuvboat Darien
Phiadelphis
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Galtan
Philadelphia
Padilla
Boaca
State Department
Washington
Guiger
Secretary of the Navy
Meade
United States
Legation
Alban
Dr. Silva
Senate Confirms Postmasters in Georgia and Other States
Washington January 24 the senate in executive session confirmed multiple postmasters in Florida Virginia and Georgia including Olive EB Stour Fort Myers Lemuel M Yost Staurston Jacob W Dudley East Radford John A Griffin Fredericksburg Elisha G Darden Hampton Charles P Smith Marasville Herbert Woodfin Newport News May Mosby Campbell Warrenton Hubert L Gillespie Grahe Samuel H Bloss Farmville Kinzer Front Royal Georgia John M Dut Tifton Thomas M Ray Valdosta John T Stuttwett Montezuma Lulu M Pearde Thomson Allee C Fall Senota W Mase Hf Tate Dahienega and more. The president also sent total nominations to the Senate for postmasters including Virginia Benjamin B Welbiger and others.
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Washington
Senate
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Olive
Stour
Fort Myers
Virginia
Lemuel “M. Yost
Staurston
Jacob W. Dudley
East Radford
John Af. Griffin
Fredericksburg
Elisha G. Darden
Hampton
Charles. P. Smith
Marasville
Herbert Woodfin
National Soldiers’ Home
Elizabeth Clyret Road
Newport, News
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Dahienega
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Tottental
Benjamin B. Welbiger
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Virginia and Georgia Governors Exchange Capitol Welcome
Governor Montague of Virginia and Governor Candler of Georgia met at the state capitol with Norwond Mitchell and other officials. The Virginia leader discussed Georgia methods and volunteers, noted the old Virginia military names, and praised Georgia governance while visiting. The visit concluded with a Capitol City Club lunch hosted by Mayor Mims.
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Willard
Otey
Candler
State House
Supreme Court
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Mands
R. A.hardeman
Terrell
Montagud
Mitchell
Prey
Mims
Capital City Club
Albert Howell
Weather forecast and city notes from a bygone edition
Rain and warmer Tuesday followed by fair Wednesday with falling temperatures. Fresh easterly to southerly winds shift to northwesterly as temperatures peak then drop. Local items report Lee’s birthday celebration, city council finance debates, utility consolidation study, staff changes at The Constitution, and various criminal and political notices across states. President Roosevelt sends canal commission supplement. Atlantic editor Knight to enter ministry. multiple arrests and extraditions noted.
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Atlanta
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Council
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Lucian L. ‘Knight
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Journalim
Presbyterian
Virginia Society's Georgia Visit to Montague Banquet
Virginia Society at the Kimball in Atlanta honors Governor Montague of Virginia with a Grand reception and annual dinner. The event includes a Tom Lee tribute, readings on Lee’s life, and speeches by Georgia figures. The visiting party, led by Governor Montague and Mrs. Montague, toured the Capitol and met state officials.
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Gether
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