Senate ratifies Panama canal treaty amid Democratic split
The Senate ratified the Panama canal treaty 66 to 14 with 14 Democrats for and 14 against. Debate touched on secret papers, compensation for Colombia, and timetable as officials prepare for ratification exchanges in Washington. Panama minister and successor named. U.S. workers and engineers readied for digging. Lamsdorff reportedly seeking resignation in Paris.
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Montana
Stone
Missouri
Overman
McLaurin
Martin
Bacon
Berry
Arkansas
Clay
Cockerell
Foster
Louisiana
Gibson
Latimer
McCreary
Mecnery
Mallory
Simmons
Talaferro
Colombia
Morgan
Cudberson
Spooner
Culberson
Albert Shaw
War
State Departments
Bunan Varrilla
State Department
Pablo Arosemena
Admiral Walker
Davis
House Issues Mosquito Books in Naval Bill Debates
Washington February 23 The House spent the day on the naval appropriation bill with limited progress under the five minute rule. Many amendments were proposed but only the Charleston navy yard appropriation survived. A clash over a Great Lakes naval training station began, promising a lively debate tomorrow. The House also authorized printing 10 500 copies of A Few Directions for Destroying Mosquitoes.
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Great Lakes
Japan's Shells Did Little Hurt
London dispatches report 40000 more Japanese troops landed at Che Mulpo and confirmations of landings at Pigeon Bay Talienwan with clashes the night of February 12. The Standard's Seoul correspondent says Port Arthur bombardments between February 8 and 14 caused only slight damage and 70 miles of railroad and bridges between Harbin and Valdivestock were destroyed.
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Morning Post
Chemulpo
Pigeon Bay
Talienwan
the Standard
Seoul
Port Arthur
Harbin
Valdivestock
Bunau Varilla Celebrates Panama Canal Treaty Ratification
Bunau Varilla, Panama minister, cables President Amador after the Senate ratifies the Hay Varilla treaty. He calls the move a great historical fact that completes the canal and protects Panama, crowning fifteen years of campaign and earlier efforts to salvage the French effort in the isthmus.
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Senate
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Panama
Amador
Republic of
Panaa
Panama Canal
Panama Republic
Dick Has Cinch On Ohio Senatorship
In Columbus on February 28 eighty eight of one hundred seventeen Republican lawmakers signed petitions backing Charles Dick for the United States Senate. Ninety votes are needed to nominate in caucus and sixty seven to elect in joint ballot. The House approved a senate joint resolution setting March 1 and 2 for the balloting.
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Nineteenth Congressional District
Charles Dick
United States
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Senate
Steel plant 10 run full blast in Pueblo
It is semi officially announced the pipe factory employing several hundred men will restart this week. The plant, a large operation making water and gas pipe, was the first to close last fall due to stock and weak market. Full operation depends on readying machinery and solving the fuel issue.
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Pueblo
Colo
Steel Works
Hanna Thanks President Roosevelt in Final Letter
Senator Hanna expressed gratitude in a poignant letter to President Roosevelt noting the president's kindness after visiting his hotel to check on his condition. The letter, dated February 5, was Hanna's last business of any kind.
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Washington
Hanna
Roosevelt
Brooklyn Sails With Sealed Orders
Genoa February 23 The United States cruiser Brooklyn with Rear Admiral Cotton aboard sailed under sealed orders to be opened only at sea.
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Genoa
United States
Brooklyn
Cotton
Wyoming Senators Back Canal Treaty Deny Report
Dispatch from Washington reports the Panama canal treaty passed 66 to 14. Texas and Colorado senators opposed. Wyoming senators were said to vote against. Senator C D Clark later corrected Wyoming voting, stating both Wyoming senators supported the treaty.
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Washington
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
C. D. Clark
D. C
W. C. Bond
Cheyenne
Wyo
D. Clark
Isthmian Territory Proposed For Three-Governor Rule
A report states the Isthmians propose to govern the territory with a trio of governors. The move aims to ensure balanced administration across the canal region.
Panama canal bill creates a temporary government board
Senator Kittredge introduces a measure to govern the Panama canal territory after ratification. The plan sets a Panama board of governors with three U.S. citizens to hold executive and legislative powers, including revenue authority, until Congress acts. If construction duties move, the board may be retained or dispensed with. The bill outlines 15 sections on governance and finances and awaits the inter-oceanic canals committee.
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Kittredge
South Dakota
Inter-Oceanic Canal Committee
Panama Canal Territory
Panama
Senate
Congress
United States
Board of Governors
Irovision
Isthmian Canal Commission
Denver Politician Billy Malone Fatally Shot in Caloon Incident
Denver reported in February that William Malone a prominent politician was shot by Samuel Emrich a detective in a caloon. Malone died later at St Luke's hospital with life uncertain. The motive appears linked to a personal quarrel.
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Denver
Colo
Samuel Emrich
William Malone
Malone
St. Luke's Hospital
Dove of Peace in the Balkans
Rome reports the Balkans situation improving as Turkey orders seven torpedo boat destroyers from Italian shipyards. The move is seen as a sign Turkey fears looming trouble and seeks to bolster defences.
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The
Balkans
Rome
Turkey
Balgans
Crystal Theatre Draws Strong Attendance As Acts Shine
Last night at the Crystal Theatre drew good attendance and all acts were highly appreciated. The venue will host matinees today with evenings featuring a Turner entertainment and dance on Thursday and continue with the usual afternoon performances for the rest of the week.
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Crystal
Turner's
Russia cites many counts against Japan in international breach
Russia accuses Japan of numerous violations of international law as tensions rise. The statement cites multiple counts of unlawful actions and seeks scrutiny by global bodies.
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Russia
Indictment Sent to All Envoys Over Korea Crisis
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia charging Japan with violations of international law over Korea neutrality and aggression. Foreign Minister Lamsdorff warns of Japan’s breach of treaties and calls on powers to protest, citing Shimonoseki and later accords.
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Foreign Office
Fokio
China
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Lamsdorff
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Tokio
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Germany
Seoul
Empire of Korea
Neuaral
Chemulpo
Government warns on Korean government orders invalid
A timely warning states that due to Japan's illegal power in Korea all orders and declarations by the Korean government are invalid. The document requests communication to accredited governments and is signed "LAMSDORE."
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Japan
Korea
Great singer dies in poverty in Chicago
Mme l Elenora Petrelli once a world renowned opera star and widow of Prince Von Petroff died in a shabby Chicago hotel at age 87. She rose from Danish and Swedish noble lines to fame in three royal opera companies before later living in poverty as a music teacher.
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Prince von Petyoff
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St. Petersburg
Prince von Petroff
Mme. Petrelli
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Count Weigant
Sweden
Countess von Schwerin
Petirelli
Eleanore Weigant
Grand Duke of
Mecklenberg
Count von Schwerin
Emperor William Wants a Fight in the Balkans
Berlin reports an informed quarter says Russia, Austria and Germany will not intervene if Turkey attacks Bulgaria. They plan to treat any fighting as suppression of rebellion and permit Turkey to punish Bulgaria while Austria polices Macedonia after, echoing a hard line stance from Emperor William who urged Turkey to crush the Bulgarians.
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Wyoming
Berlin
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
William
Short Line to Run Through Green River Route
Salt Lake City February 23 Oregon Short Line will run trains through to Green River Wyoming starting March 1. Connections will be made there with Union Pacific instead of Granger as before. Assistant GM Calvin announces the change reducing Short Line terminals at Granger and speeding freight and passenger trans continental traffic.
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Oregon Short Line
Green River
Wyo
Union Pacific
Granger
Calvin
Highwaymen Hold Up Greek Laborers in Utah Rail Project
Early today three armed masked bandits raided an outfit car carrying fifteen Greek laborers on the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad project. At gunpoint they seized nearly $3,000 in wages earned for months. The robbers fled and a sheriff's posse pursues them.
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the Tribune
Utah
Los Angles
Burke Cochran Elected to Congress in Special Election
New York February 28 Burke Cochran won the Twelfth District special election to fill the McClellan resignation with little opposition. The Philadelphia Press notes a sharp foreign reference exchange in the report.
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Burke Cochran
Congress
Twelfth
George B. McClellan
Cochran
Peabody Honors Colorado Businessmen at Magnificent Banquet
Peabody paid tribute to Colorado businessmen at a grand banquet praising their leadership and contributions to the state's commerce. Attendees included notable manufacturers and civic leaders who applauded the growth of local enterprises.
Colorado Governor Honored by Citizens in Civic Demonstration
Citizens from several communities gathered nonpartisan to pay homage to Colorado's governor in a public recognition event. Attendees included local officials and residents who stressed unity and service to state interests.
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Colorado
Banquet in Denver Praises Gov Peabody for Colorado Troop Action
At the Brown Palace hotel in Denver a non partisan banquet honored Governor James H. Peabody for sending troops to strike infested districts. Eight hundred guests attended as speakers from across Colorado praised his actions and he signaled willingness to accept Republican nomination if offered.
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Japan
Seoul
Denver
Colo
James H. Peabody
Colorado
Brown Palace
David C. Beaman
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
David H. Moffat
First National Bank
Moffat
Peabody
Victor Cole
Telluride
D. M. Parry
Citizens Industrial Association of America
Indianapolis
United States
Populists Agree to Unite for National Convention
After two days of debate the fusion and middle of the road wings of the populist party reach a joint agreement to hold the Peoples' Party national convention in Springfield Wisconsin on July 4. J O Parker of Louisville and J H Edminston of Lincoln say all differences are past and a straight populist ticket will be nominated.
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National Committee
Peoples’ Party
Springfield
Wis
J. O. Parker
Louisville
J. H. Edminston
Lincoln
Neb
Panamanians Await Canal Treaty Senate Ratification
Excitement grips the isthmus as news from Washington on the canal treaty status is awaited. Preparations to illuminate railroad buildings are underway and a Turner Hall concert is set for 8:15 p.m.unciased.
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