The President and Panama and the Panama Canal plan
President Roosevelt outlines actions on the 1902 canal law, control of a six mile strip, and the shift from Nicaragua to Panama as the canal route. He defends U S sovereignty, recalls Cass on duties, notes Colombia's reluctance, and praises Panamanian independence as a step toward interoceanic transit under American guidance. He denies complicity in Panama’s revolution and emphasizes broad international recognition.
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Strained Yet Washington Relations With Colombia
Washington report notes ongoing strain between the United States and Colombia as General Reyes and Dr. Herran refuse to attend a White House reception. It highlights diplomatic friction and a cooling of bilateral engagement without further details.
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Washington
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Colombia
General Reyes
Dr. Herran
White House
Wealthy Bloomington man charters special to Chicago
D M Stoddard, a prominent Bloomington resident, received notice that his two children Zabella, 27, and Donal, 10, were killed in the Iroquois Theatre disaster. He chartered a special train on the Illinois Central to reach Chicago.
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Inl
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D. M. Stoddard
Zabella
Donal
Clinois Central
Chicago
Smithsonian founder’s son James Smith buried decades later exhumed
In Genoa United States Consul William H. Bishop and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell witnessed the exhumation of James Smith son, founder of the Smithsonian, buried in 1829. The casket lay in pieces but bones were intact. Bell will send the remains to the United States on the Princess Irene.
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Genoa
United States
William H. Bishop
Alexander Graham Bell
Washington
James Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
Bell
Imposing Ceremony Marks Zanardelli Funeral In Rome
In Rome the funeral of former premier Zanardelli drew a somber crowd for an imposing ceremony. The event, described as the most notable of its kind in Italy in many days, underscored the late leader's stature.
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Rome
Zanardelli
Italy
Chamberlain Likely to Visit Australia in February
May visit by Joseph Chamberlain to Australia appears likely after an official invitation from the Australian Commonwealth tied to his preferential tariff campaign. It is uncertain whether he will accept, though belief favors acceptance.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Australia
England
Federal Ministry
Australian Commonwealth
Chamberlain
Diplomatic Dinner in Rome for Spanish Ambassador
Mrs Meyer wife of the U S ambassador to Italy hosted a dinner in Rome for Dupuy de Lome the Spanish ambassador and his wife. A brilliant entertainment followed to mark the old year passing and the new year coming with many diplomats court figures Roman aristocracy and American colony members present.
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Rome
Readjustment prompts 1903 business review by Dun & Co
The Dun and Company annual trade review says 1903 was dominated by readjustment after five years of expansion. Prices fell, production declined, and iron and steel stocks were wiped out. labor troubles and cautious investment slowed building. Agriculture stayed solid with a big wheat crop, and stock prices fell without major bankruptcies.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Tn Iron and Steel
Northern Pacific
Western Land Frauds Suspect Arrested in New York
John A. Benson, linked to Western land frauds, was arrested in this city by secret service agents and jailed at Ludlow Street due to an inability to post $10,000 bail. Albany reports two Ithaca children critically ill from poisoned candy sent by a mysterious woman.
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Ludlow Stret
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Ithaca, N. Y
Snake in letter box shocks Kirkwood police
In Kirkwood a live three foot black snake slipped into a corner mail box at Main street and Webster avenue. The carrier Henry Jurgens reported the incident and officials plan a government probe. In St Louis Lieut General Miles warned war would draw in Europe if Russia and Japan clash and magnify military battles.
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Webster Avenue
Jurgens
Nelson A. Miles
Russia
Japan
Europe
Miles
Enjoined by Court Involving Indianapolis Foundry Strike
Judge Carter of the Superior Court in Indianapolis issued a temporary injunction against striking employees of the Indianapolis Foundry Company restraining interference with plant operations. He cited John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers on lawfulness and noted charges against about forty strikers for assault threats and intimidating actions at the plant.
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Indianapolis
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Superior Court
John Mitchell
United Mines Workers
Temporary Lull In Seizure Talks At Seoul
Tokio reports a temporary lull after completing preparations for eventualities while awaiting Russia's reply. Russian Minister seeks to persuade the Corean Court to grant Masampho as a naval station.
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Tokio
Russia
Seoul
Corean
Masampho
Ex-wife shoots ex-husband on platform in Tennessee
In Rutherford Tennessee J M Cathey of Moscow Kentucky was attacked by his divorced wife as he prepared to board a train. She fired five shots. one struck his right shoulder and lodged in his neck. Cathey continued his journey to Memphis despite the wound.
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Kirkwood
St. Louis
Jurgens
Rutherford, Tenn
J. M. Cathey
Moscow
Cathey
Memphis
Scrupulous Giver Scatters 2000 in Railroads as Christmas Gifts
A cautious donor distributed about 2000 dollars in small bills to several railroads and corporations as Christmas gifts. One rival confines generosity to the Big Four lines. Two letters were received by the Big Four lines stating 960 dollars each.
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St. Louis
Billy
Germany After Indies Impinges on Danish West Indies
New York reports Germany pursuing the Danish West Indies, a move that could intensify Washington’s handling of Caribbean tensions and complicate U.S. diplomatic tasks ahead.
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New York
Germany
Puccine Marries Composer Ties Knot at Torre del Rey
Rome reports Giacomo Puccine, the composer, has married Elvira Bonturi Gemigran at Torre del Rey. The ceremony linked two notable families as the couple begins married life.
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Rome
Giacomd Puccine
Torre del Rey
Elvira Bonturi Gemigran
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