Canal talks collapse and Colombian gunboat move
Negotiations with Colombia over possession of the canal broke off. The Nashville arrives at Solon on November 2. A Colombian gunboat with troops lands for garrison duty at Panama as U S officials report calm is restored though unrest lingers. High Washington officials seek news of the revolution as navy officers retrain Colombian troops to quell insurrection.
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Welt
Colombia
Nashville
Solon
Panama
Washington
Ridicu
Panama Canal Rights and Colombian Sovereignty Debate
In a discussion on the Panama canal dispute, the United States considered buying canal rights from the Panama Canal Company, while Colombia resisted sovereignty surrender without constitutional amendments. Senator Hitchcock warned of entanglements with Britain and questioned arbitration schemes funded by private interests. A separate ad touts Grove's Sanare Cutis for eczema cure with a money-back guarantee.
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Calor
Dia
Panama
Colombia
Qur
United States
Canal Strip
Hitchcock
Great Britain
Andrew Carnegie
Locomotive explosion kills four near Muncy, Pa
Four men died when a locomotive boiler exploded on a freight train near Muncy, 14 miles south of Williamsport. Engineer William Fink, fireman Harry Robinson, conductor Bolton White, and brakeman William Meyers were all killed in the cab. One side of Muncy station was wrecked, but no other casualties occurred. The train was moving at speed when the blast occurred.
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Williamsport
Muncy
Here
William Fink
Harry Robinson
Bolton White
William Meyers
Fink
Eather
The Lax Fos Way and Money-Back Offer
An advertisement touts Lax Fos as a liver stomach kidney and bowel strengthener with a systemic tonic effect. It promises a money-back first bottle and urges buyers to request second bottle from their druggist, claiming no other product matches Lax Fos.
Mrs Johns Wins Settlement Over Hoe Estate Dispute
New York March 1 The suit by Mrs Margaret Johnson Johns former nurse to recover 260000 in securities alleged from Robert Hoe before his death was settled in supreme court today The terms are undisclosed but attorneys say she received a satisfactory sum The executors offered a settlement after complex legal questions arose and the deal was acceptable to Mrs Johns.
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New York
Sults
Robert Hoe
Margaret Johnson Johns
Hoe
Supreme Court
Christian Scientist Freeed by Hung Jury in New York Case
The jury could not reach a verdict in Willis Vernon Cole's trial for practicing medicine without a license. Eight jurors favored acquittal, four for conviction, amid strong debate on Christian Science treatment for pay. He testified his methods aim to destroy false beliefs and align patients with God. Bail released, retrial likely.
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New York
Willis Vernon Cole
Wesley Memorial church conference and Tabernacle events
At Wesley Memorial church a morning conference led by R A Waite precedes a conservation session with Fred B. Smith at Tabernacle Baptist church. A Baptist luncheon, a two hundred ticket limit, a boys parade, field day banquet, and multiple institute meetings follow through the evening with Smith and the International quartet headlining.
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Wesley Memorial Church
R.A. Waite
Fred B. Smith
Tabernacle
Baptist Church
Urand'a
Rearaurant
Boyas
Union Institute and Conservation Meeting
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Fred’ B. Smith
International Quartet
Institute For Colored Men
H. F. Laflamme
Bethel Church
Waite
Piedmont Park
Durand
Messrs
Gilbert
Metcalf
Keeler
Peck
Boys urged to use plain Bible language for youths
A boys convention at Weasley Memorial church features R A Watte stressing simple vocabulary to engage youths in Bible study and suggests focusing on action over text. The event includes a boys conference, parade at Piedmont Park, and endorsements by Fred B. Smith and A M Bruner on industry and moral leadership.
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R. A. Watte
Weasley Memorial Church
Tenor Big Nor Borie Echoes Caruso In Concert Review
In a vivid concert, Big Nor Borie draws high praise, likened to Caruso for a voice of rare beauty and control. His Emglfen love songs and Puccini aria showcase rich tone and flexibility, with Robert G Franghin’s overture to Mignon providing clear, sweet accompaniment.
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Lleaandro
Honet
Caruso
Bond
Bignor Borie
Bonet
Velca
Robert G Franghin
English Miners Idle As Government Talks Fail
London reports Premier Asquith inviting miners to meet coal owners, but the miners decline and maintain their minimum wage schedule. The nationwide strike spreads with vast coal work stoppages, rail and ship disruptions, and severe economic impact across Britain. Wales holds the strongest resolve, while France hints at possible action.
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London
Asquith
Warwickshire
Wales
South Wales
Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad With Grove Signature
An advertisement offers Laxativ Bromo Quinine used worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It features the signature of E. W. Grove and promotes a 25s price. It emphasizes the single product line recurring in medicinal ads of the era.
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E. W. Grove
Pickpocket Suspects Evade Detectives In City
Detectives reported the alleged pickpocket trio headquartered in a boarding house at 123 South Pryor Street. Two suspects fled via the back door and were not located, while Samuel K. Harris remained jailed. A third man from Dallas, claiming to be an adapter fitter, was arrested nearby. Three suitcases tied to the group were removed to the police station.
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Samuel K. Harris
Decature Street
H. L. Davis
Atdam
Joplin
3Me
Yang
Dallas
Texas
Pryor ‘Street
Chinese Rebels Riot and Loot in Pekin
Rioters looted stores and residences in Pekin amid clashes with loyal troops. Ten looters were executed on the spot, fires were extinguished, and losses are estimated at about 25 million dollars. Civilians and soldiers casualties unknown, with fears of further disorder as delegates flee to legation hotels and legation quarters store valuables in foreign warehouses.
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Pekin
Legationa
Yuan Thi Kai
Nanking
Legation
Tare
Tien Tain
Coal Deal Announced In Birmingham for $1,000,000
Edgar L. Adler announced the purchase of Corona Coal and Iron Company from L. Musgrove and associates for 1 million dollars. The property includes 46,000 acres of coal lands with three mine openings producing 500,000 tons yearly, and the new owners plan to raise output to one million tons.
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Birmingham
Ala
Edgar L. Adler
Corona Coal and Iron Company
L. Musgrove and Associates
Hughes Found Guilty of Killing Jockey
J. J. Hughes, a Haynes Arkansas planter, was found guilty by a Memphis jury of murder in the death of jockey Thomas Dolan. Sentencing set for March 16 by Judge Edgington, with possible hanging or prison term. Defense cited mitigating circumstances and pursued appeal actions. Prosecution led by Attorney General Baws. former Governor Patterson among Hughes’ counsel. Jury deliberated about 136 hours with no verdict until fruition.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. J. Hughes
Haynes
Ark
Thomas Dolan
Edgington
Neu Tral
Hughes
Delan
M. Baws
Shelby
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Dress catches fire as woman inhaled smoke in New Orleans
A garbled report from New Orleans describes a woman wearing a dress that caught fire and she inhaled flames amid a blaze. The fragment references Mrs. Wi Gaskina and a March timeframe, but details are unclear.
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New
Orleans
Russia the Church in a Baptist Conference Night
Dr. MacArthur opened the annual Tabernacle meeting with sermons on Russia as a church not a state, detailing the Russo Greek church’s vast reach and the challenge of conversion. He recalled his St Petersburg visit, Roosevelt’s influence, and the Bible mission by Dr Fetler ending with plans to discuss Russia in multiple addresses at the conference.
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Robert Stuart
MacArthur
New York City
Azure
the Tabernacle
Gsospel
Tabernacle
Ohio
George Fisher
Michigan
A. C. Boutman
Tabernacle Choir
Assembly
Russia
St. Petersburg
Better Tabernacle
Hia
Bap‘list Alliance
Philadelphia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Fetler
Koorland
At- Tanta
Christian Whick
Dr. MacArthur
Japan
Baptist Alliance
Congress
Roosevelt
Theo I
Theodore
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