Panama Canal Talk Promises to Shape Ditch Construction
New York financiers and contractors monitor Hay negotiations as the United States gains a $10 million payment and a $250000 annual rental over 100 years of canal control. The piece outlines treaty terms, joint tribunals, and U.S. and Colombian sovereignty limits, with details on locks, dams, and route features from Colon to Panama and the Lake Bohio plan. Chicago firms eye bids to build the canal works, amid expected spirited competition.
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United States
Little Republic of Colombia
State Hay
Colombia
Canal Belt
Gamboa
Bohio
Caribbean
Colon
Prom
Ohio
Rohio
H. V. Abbot
Chagres
United States Commission
Commission
Tiger Hill
Bohio Locks
Lake Bohio
Ure Canal
Republic of Colombia
Hay
Culebra
Lake Bo
Abbot
Alhajuela
Bohjo
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores
Panama
Congress
Securit
Chicago
Harold C. Brainard
Unusual deed in Perry County transfers land with odd terms
A deed filed in Perry County cir cuit clerk's office shows John Matecki Sr giving 40 acres to son John Matecki Jr for 400 dollars with yearly perks. The agreement requires two trips to Nashville, hog meat and wheat, free fuel, daily sweet milk, pasture for a cow, an iron cow and chickens, plus medical and clerical care if the father is ill or dying. Upon the grantor's death the son is to receive stoupive belts.
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Circuit Clerk's Office
Perry County
John ‘Matecki
John Matecki, Jr
Nashville
Grantor
Roosevelt appoints Cortelyou and Garfield to key posts
The president names George B. Cortelyou secretary of the new department of commerce and labor and Hon dames R. Garfield head of the bureau of corporations. The selections reflect a push to implement trust regulation and align with his public views on the subject. Cortelyou’s skill and Garfield’s legal acuity are noted as assets in executing this policy. The move signals a new Roosevelt administration approach and aims to gain support for forthcoming regulations.
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George B. Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hondames R. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Cleveland
Messrs. Cortelyou
Garfield
Roosevelt
Ohio
National Civic Service Commission
Washington
Meloy
Parker
Wall Street
Old Policy of Obstruction in National Legislature
A reader weighs the duty of elected representatives to oppose bad measures while condemning obstructionist tactics. The piece notes filibustering by the Democratic minority, senatorial courtesy to continue a Panama Canal debate, and President Roosevelt’s stance against expanding the retired lists of Army and Navy officers.
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United States
Albany Journal
House of Representatives
Senate
Morgan
Bryan Principles Dominate Columns Says Chicago Tribune
Editor Bryan is lampooned for his push on free silver as an overbearing stance. The Kansas City Star notes it is early to discuss presidents yet Bryan continues to denounce impossible outcomes. He remains a frequent topic in regional papers despite less column space.
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Bryan
Chicago Tribune
Kansas City Star
Semersite
Organiz
Free hides tariff under Massachusetts boot and shoe debate
The piece argues that many Massachusetts boot and shoe makers and leather tanners favor free hides if tariffs are removed. It questions who bears the burden, noting cattle growers would lose protecting price margins, while port manufacturers could benefit. It warns that even if hides come in duty free, shoe prices may not fall proportionally.
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Massachusetts
Troy Times
Fas
South America
Parker at the Front in 1904 Democratic Nominations
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Parker leads among 1904 candidates with southern and western invites for speeches and a Kingston NY home visit by congressional Democrats after March 4. It argues divisions in the party remain, Roosevelt’s possible view, and Utah Republican strength.
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Alton B. Parker
Parker
Kingston
N. Y
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Roosevelt
Bryan
Utah
Republican National Committee
McKinney
Waterbury Train Car Massacre Shocks City
Pol iceman Paul Mend elsohn killed and motorman John W Chambers wounded in a masked volley at the North Main street line end. Conductor George Webendorfer beaten and the three victims left in darkness as the attackers fled. Police and detectives scour Waterbury for suspects.
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Waterbury
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co
Paul Mendlesohn
John W. Chambers
George Webendorfer
Fort Park
Mendesohn
Webendorfer
Chambers
Dense Fog Halts New York Harbor Traffic Three Collisions
Dense fog on Sunday nearly shut New York Harbor to traffic with three collisions but no loss of life. The Express liner collided with the canal boat Lyman Willie sinking it and later struck the Rhode Island, damaging its bow. The Rhode Island dropped anchor. the Woodford also struck a barge with an anchor driven into its bow.
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New York Harbor
New York
Philadelphia
Sandy Hook
Express
New York, New Haven & Hartford Line
Lyman Willie
Rhode Island
Woodford
Caribbean
Died in Fire at Lester Hotel In West Virginia
A fire in a small Lester hotel near Elkins West Virginia Sunday morning killed Maggie Coughlan Annie Burke Henry Burke George C Anderson and Mrs George C Anderson and a child of the Andersons. Robert Long was fatally injured and several others escaped by leaping from a second story window.
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Lester
Elkins
W. Va
Maggie Coughlan
Overhill
Annie Burke
Womeisdorf
Henry Burke
Womelsdorf
George C. Anderson
Andersons
Robert Long
Ohio valley floods threaten as rains flood several states
Heavy rainfall along the Ohio River basin floods cities from Cincinnati to Paducah. Rivers rise past record levels, with Cairo and Memphis reporting inundation and widespread lowland flooding. Officials warn of continued rises and possible dam breaches as communities brace for more rain.
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Ohio River
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Evansville
Chattanooga
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Paducah
Jared
Wabash
Cumberland
Memphis
Tenn
Crittenden and
Lee
Arkansas
Cairo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand River
Street Railway Company
North Park
Wagar
Tonia
Work of Congress Summary and Related Local Notices
Compilation shows Fifty seventh Congress activity including 144 hours longest day with 80 roll calls. It notes 15 42 bills and reports on 2 510 measures, 1 639 sent from Senate, 2 418 disposed by House, 1 012 Senate bills acted on. calendars hold 405 House and 118 Senate measures. Fiveteen House members died, seven resigned, Rhea and Butler unseated. James H Blount dies. he was former congressman and Hawaiian commissioner. Linemen seek higher pay. Beecher memorial fund opened. salaries for 1 300 Union Pacific staff rise 12 to 15 percent. Graeme Stewart nominated for Chicago mayor.
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McDowell
Wakefield
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Rhea
Kentucky
Butler
Missouri
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