Panama Canal Reboot Under New French Company Promises Progress
The Atlantic entrance plans and a revived French effort push the Panama Canal forward with 10 locks and vast dredging. Finances hinge on new stock under tacit French government support, while earlier losses and scandal fade amid optimistic forecasts of tolls and completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Cunningham
FF. McKinney
Henry Tyler
Grand Trunk Railroad
Humense
Chagres
Cana
Colon
Panama
New York City
Quantrells Rendezvous and Lincoln County Sash Tale
Nelson County Kentucky served as a Quantrell favorite resort during and after the Civil War. Capt A D Pence, longtime Nelson County sheriff, possessed relics of the guerrilla leader including the sash Quantrell wore when he captured it from Federal General Blount near Lexington Missouri in 1862. The sash was kept until Quantrell was fatally shot in 1865 and was shared among guerrillas after a member fell.
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Quantrell
Frank James
Captain Pence
Bloomfield
Lawrenceburg
Terrell
Wakefield
James Wakefield
Spencer
Mercer
Louisville
Nelson County
Kentucky
A. D. Pence
Blount
Lexington
Growing in Popularity The Game of Basket-Vall
The article traces basketballs rapid rise since its 1890 invention by James Naismith in Springfield Massachusetts. It notes widespread adoption with at least 1000 teams in the United States and Canadian colleges and highlights its educational value in teamwork discipline and self control. It also critiques snobbery among educated young women and stresses that truths are valued over flawless grammar.
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The
Amateur Athletic Union
Bach
James Naismith
Springfield
Mass
Naismith
Young Men's Christian Association of
Canada
Montreal
Silence
Snobbery of Education Editorial Voice
Edward W Bok condemns snobbery in education arguing against an air of superiority and a focus that sharpens intellect while neglecting heart and soul. The piece warns against a educational process that elevates knowledge without humane values.
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Edward W. Bok
Mr. 30K
Enemica Forever. Mamie and Clara’s tense exchange
A fragment from the New York Journal recalls Mamie and Clara discussing a dramatic proposal and a man’s declaration. Clara notes his calm demeanor last night and Mamie wonders about his future misery.
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Dia
Clara
Mamie
New York Journal
Not Out of Politice Mrs Tenspot Reading
Ex premier Crisps of Italy takes mud bath near Padua as Mr Tenspot jokes about his political status. Glasgow Times notes a light, satirical tone in a clipped reference to political figures.
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Tenspot
Crisps
Italy
Padua
Glasgow Times
Mrs J Addison Porter Makes Central Social Life
Mrs J Addison Porter wife of the Secretary to the President is highlighted in this profile. The piece notes her position Adriane Porter secretary to the President and hints at the public interest surrounding the family. Her social role and health are mentioned as part of the narrative about the First Family.
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de Lesseps Company
Paris
Panama
Count de Lesseps
Colombia
Adriane Porter
Mrs Porter Steps Into Social Duties At White House
Mrs McKinley cannot avoid social obligations but will delegate most duties to aides around the First Lady. Mrs Porter, daughter of Col Betts, and widow of J Addison Porter, attended Miss Porter's school and a French fluent household. They have two children Agnes and Josephine and live in a Washington home once occupied by Hoke Smith.
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Mra. McKinley
White House
Mra. Porter
Diplomatic Corps
Callera
J. Addison Porter
Washington
Porter
Agnes
Josephine
Calendar Gift Request Sparks Village Banter
A boy asks a grocer for a calendar as a favor for his mother. The grocer says she pays for groceries there, while the boy claims the mother borrows them freely from Mrs Mackay and Mrs Mackay gets them from the grocer.
No clear article to summarize from provided text
The readable fragment shows a conversation about intermittent reserves and periodic awakenings within a church setting. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or concrete events are present to anchor a factual headline or summary.
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Atlantic Entrance
Fay
Birds
Shepherds
Venezuela
Herr von Seyffert
Bue
Ane
Yaly
London
Whepflway
Hyot Park
Fred
MMA
Sal
Kei OE
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