Reyes documents sent in correspondence on Panama crisis
United States Panama relations dominate Senate Foreign Relations Committee session as three amendments to the Hay-Herran treaty are proposed. Sanitation, city limit, and harbor control provisions aim to tighten U S authority in the canal zone. General Reyes accuses U S policy of harming Colombia and defends Panamanian recognition as a public matter. A New York bank is alleged to have funded bribery of Panamanian garrison via a hidden credit.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Panama
Morgan
Money
United States
Colon
Canal Zone
Roosevelt
Senate
Colombia
State Department
General Reyes
Reyes
Bogota
Republic of Panama
Cece Aselena A Ata
New York
County Sues Water Rates Power in California Case
The Supreme Court reserved decision on the Stanislaus County vs San Joaquin and Kings River Canal and Irrigation Co case. It questions whether California laws allowing county rate setting for irrigation water override a pre 1885 contract claim that the company could fix its own rate.
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Washington, D. C
Circuit Court of the United States
Circuit Court
Lincoln ministers oppose Smoot during Utah senator case
The Lincoln Ministerial Association adopted resolutions urging Nebraska senators to present to Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections that Apostle Smoot should not retain his seat if the oath of loyalty to the Mormon church subordinates his allegiance to the United States and hinders loyal support of government institutions. The action was approved unanimously.
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Lincoln
Utah
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln Ministerial Association
Nebraska
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ministerial Association of
Smoot
United States
Senate
Mormon Church
Apostle Smoot
Kendall Will Creates Memorial Fund For Church
William Worth Kendall died in Kansas City on January 7. Probating his will establishes The William W. Kendall Fund of the Methodist Episcopal Church with income to be used for a memorial. The fund totals a quarter of a million dollars and is to continue until the end of the world when Jesus comes.
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Kansas City
William Worth Kendall
William W. Kendall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Pension bill proposed to grant Civil War veterans monthly aid
In Congress a service pension bill backed by the Grand Army of the Republic would grant twelve dollars a month to every Civil War veteran who served ninety days and is sixty two or older. Widows married before June 27, 1890 would receive the same. The measure, discussed with President and Pension Commissioner Ware, would not supersede existing pensions and would bar double benefits.
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Congress
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
House
Calderhead
Kansas
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Committee of Pensions of the Grand Army
Ware
Chicago to Close 17 Halls Under Building Ordinance
City Building Commissioner Williams ordered 17 halls closed for noncompliance. He warned the enforcement will extend to factories churches schools hospitals and businesses as inspectors uncover violations, with Mayor Harrison aware and council told.
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Chicago
Williams
Harrison
World Foot Traveler from Bucharest Meets Roosevelt
Baron Sternberg the German ambassador presented Dr Oskar Radvaner a Roumanian athletic delegate touring the world on foot. Radvaner has crossed Europe and Asia in four years and plans to visit the Americas before heading to the Transvaal and Australia in an eight year trek. Roosevelt chatted with him and signed his autograph book.
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Washington
Baron Sternberg
Oskar Radvaner
Bucharest
Europe
Asia
South America
Transvaal
Australia
Roosevelt
Dr. Radvaner
Unorganized Colombian Marauders Reported Near Colon
Admiral Coghlan cabled from Colon reporting a band of unorganized Colombian marauders between Colon and Chiriqui lagoon. About 200 men, some unarmed, have been seen near Santa Fe and the Coole river, having fled from Colombian forces and not joining Panama troops.
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Washington
Coghlan
Navy Department
Colon
Chiriqui Lagoon
Panama
David
Santa Fe
Coolet River
Prince Cupid Introduces Hawaii Bills
Washington reports Delegate Kalania nole of Hawaii introduced bills for a $150,000 building in Hilo a $1,000,000 building in Honolulu a $225,000 revenue cutter and election contest authorization for Hawaii.
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Prince Cupid
Washington
Kalanianole
Hawaii
Hilo
Honolulu
Leader who embraces solitude inspires others to act
A concise reflection on how true leadership thrives when one stands alone. It emphasizes resolve, independence, and the courage to forge a path without reliance on others.
Kansas City Firm Commissioned for Strait of Canso Bridge
Sydney C B reports the Strait of Canso Bridge company announces a Kansas City engineering firm will prepare plans for a cantilever bridge across the strait. The span will be the world's largest at 1800 feet and rest on two 40 foot diameter steel abutments. The shore to shore length is 3300 feet with the main span at 150 feet above water.
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Kansas City
Sydney
C. B
Strait of Canso
Senate Post Office Inquiry Sets Tone for Supply Bills
The Senate plans to resume debate on post office investigations this week, with references to the committee on post offices. Republican leaders seek to finish this matter before Monday ends, then shift to the Panama Canal and other supply bills. The House targets annual appropriations, starting with the urgent deficiency bill and advancing through to the military and other fiscal measures.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On
Hale
Gorman
Spooner
Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee On Appropriations
House
District of Columbia
Congress
Porto Rico
United States
Albemarle
Paml Nico Sounds
Spain
Arizona
Reconciled to War In Japan As Nation Prepares
Tokio reports Japan does not expect Russia’s rejoinder for a week and stands united in wartime resolve. Government receives large war contributions while people seek an honorable peace but will defend their position. They fear Russian aggression and expect英 England and the United States to help preserve balance of power in East Asia.
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Russia
Japan
England
United States
Asia
Free Traders Win in Norwich Byelection
In London the Norwich bye election to replace the late Sir Harry Ballard swung toward the Free Traders. Results show Roberts of the Labour party with 24 440 votes, Liberal candidate Tillett 8 506, Unionist Wild 6 756.
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London
Norwich
Harry Ballard
Free Traders
Tillett
Wild
Roberts
Porte Accepts Full Reforms in Macedonian Crisis
Constantinople informs Austro Hungarian and Russian ambassadors it fully accepts Macedonian reforms and agrees to repatriate Macedonian refugees. Amnesty promised for political prisoners except dynamiters. Porte also warns about Bulgarian armament and seeks assurances Bulgaria will not undermine reforms.
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Constantinople
Bulgaria
Panama Ready for Invasion Fight with 12 000 troops
Authentic frontier reports say Panama’s conscription is complete and 12 000 fighters can be fielded. Panamanian militia and Indians brace for a Colombian advance as armories fill and rifles head inland. Four to five hundred men defend three passes. fever cases rise among US marines but yellow fever remains limited. Navy reports the collier Nero damaged while alongside the Concord at Panama. repairs will be done locally.
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New York
Herald
Panama
Isthmus
Parette
San Blas
United States
Washington
Navy Department
Glass
Democrats Pick St. Louis for 1904 National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose St. Louis as the site for the 1904 convention, set for July 6 at 11 o clock. Chicago had been favored, but political considerations swung the majority to St. Louis amid discussions of candidate support and press fairness.
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National Committee
Washington
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Knapp
St. Louis Republic
Arrests Sought in Clallam Wreck Over Criminal Negligence
Victoria B C at coroner inquiry into the Clallam disaster a warrant request seeks the arrest of Captain Roberts and others named as responsible for the wreck on a charge of manslaughter. Dominion government counsel says sufficient evidence shows criminal negligence and will apply for arrests.
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Clallam
Victoria
B. C
Roberts
Younsel
Permanent Camps of Instruction Bill Introduced
Representative Esch of Wisconsin introduces a bill for permanent camps to train and maneuver U S troops at Fort Sam Houston Texas Camp Douglas Wisconsin Conewago Valley Pennsylvania and Nicemto Ranch Colorado.
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Washington
Esch
Wis
United States
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Camp Douglas
Conewago Valley
Niciemto Ranch
Colo
Congress of Mothers Sets Dates for May Meetings
The National Congress of Mothers executive committee arranged the annual Mothers congress for Chicago May 11 to 14 and Mothers Congress Day at the World's Fair in St Louis May 26. A Boston meeting is planned February 18. Mrs C L Grout is Nebraska representative on the board.
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Congress of Mothers
Washington
D. C
National Congress of Mothers
Mothers’ Congress
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
C. L. Grout
Nebraska
Weldon pastor accepts call to Woodlawn Church Lake City
Reverend C. L. Organ of Weldon accepts the call from Woodlawn Church of Christ in Lake City and will begin his pastorate immediately. The Rock Island Railroad seeks state approval to extend a line from Kansas City to Leeds in Jackson County at a cost of two million dollars. Mary Howard of Des Moines is relieved from mental distress after a long struggle as she enters a hypnotic state. Grundy Center delays William Sliffer murder trial to January 18 for a hearing on the charges. The Iowa Improved Stock Breeders association elected officers at its 30th annual convention: President M Wentworth, vice president G H Briggs, secretary-treasurer W J Kennedy. News of Dr. John Boyd’s death reaches Harlan. he practiced in Defiance, Shelby County. Co. V. Renshaw dies after a fall from a barn. his wife travels from Mitchell to be with him but arrives too late. Prof F H Garver pushes Sioux City to celebrate its semi centennial founding.
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Rock Island ‘Railroad ‘Company
Secretary of State
Kansas City
Leeds
Jackson County
Mary Howard
Des Moines
Grundy Center
William Sliffer
Iowa Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Iowa State College
Eb, M. Wentworth
State Center
Mt. Vernon
W. J. Kennedy
Ames
Harlan
Cleveland
Ohio
John ¥. Boyd
Boyd
Shelby County
Defiance
Co. V. Renshaw
Rock Valley
Inwood
Morning Side College
Sioux City
Iowa Legislature Opens Thirtieth Session Amid Warmer, Harsher Fire Damage
The Iowa General Assembly convened in a damaged capitol with the north wing closed after a fire. The Senate relinquished its chamber to the House and members crowded around tables in the judiciary rooms. A joint session to hear the governor's message was planned after organization.
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Iowa
DES. _MOINHS
General “Assembly
Son
Sith
State Capitol
Capitol
Senate
House
Judiciary
Herriott
Bates
Fifty Anniversary Poetic Cards and Local News Digest
Readable items include three boys sick after eating rat biscuit in Perry and saved by a physician. Council Bluffs grape growers report 1903 was the best season with bright prospects for next year. Iowa State College forms Iowa Agricultural Union to unite alumni and aid farming efforts. Charles Crump, exresident of Council Bluffs, jailed in Wisconsin for killing his son in law Gordon Campbell. Iowa capitol panel contracts for temporary ceiling work set at 800 dollars. Liveryman F M Statlings of Knoxville shot by Charles Bridges after a long quarrel over marital issues.
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Ent
K. Morrison
Milwaukee
Russ Evans
M. Glucklick
Perry
Advertiser
Council Bluffs Grape Growers’ Shipping Association
Iowa State College
Agricultural Department
Iowa Agricultural Union
Council Bluffs
Charles Crump
Supremor
Wis
Gordon H. Campbell
Campbell
Crump
East
Broadway
State Capitol Commission
House of Representatives
F. M. Statlings
Knoxville
Newton
Charles Bridges
Bridges
Stallings
House Elects Speakers After Prompt Organization
The Plymouth figure EB D Chassell served as temporary speaker after H E Teachout of Polk called the meeting to order. Temporary officers were chosen and George W C Dallas was elected speaker unanimously, with Dallas thanking the honorees for the conferment of the honor.
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EB. D. Chassell
Plymouth
H. E. Teachout
Polk
George W. C. Dallas
R .Mously
T?h
Iowa House Debates Fire Aftermath and Legislation Pace
A business session recalls the capitol fire as a lesson on state devotion. The speaker pro tem B F Cummings of Marshall is chosen and rules are adopted temporarily. Committees are appointed and the house adjourns until Tuesday.
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Iowa
House Caucus
B. F. Cummings
Marshall
Senate
House
Council Bluffs Man Killed in Northwestern Yards
Albert N. Bower was killed in the Northwestern yards in Missouri Valley during the night. Found by a switching crew at 3 am lying between the rails near the north switch with a crushed arm and a head split open. He likely died while attempting to board an eastbound freight.
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Council Bluffs
Missouri Valley
Albert N. Bower
Arson Suspect Arrested While About to Fire Stock
Waterloo Iowa proprietor Willing was arrested as he prepared to ignite his department store stock to collect 5000 in insurance. He confessed and described two earlier fires he started a year prior. The Monona county grand jury indicted the Milwaukee railroad for obstructing the Woodbury Monona district drainage project.
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Waterloo
Monona County
The
Milwaukee Railroad
Monona
Tragedy as Team Drowns on Blue Lake Ice
Daylight accident near Onawa as Thomas Gomsully and his son, a 12 year old, drive two teams across Blue Lake. The boy falls but survives while the horse teams, harness, and loaded wagon sink beneath ten feet of icy water.
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Onawa
Thomas Gomsully
Blue Lake
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Gen. Reyes
Roumanian
Porte
U. S. Marines
C. L. Organ
Weldon
Woodlawn
Church of Christ In
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