Panama Canal Franchise Transfers to United States
The Panama canal strip and franchise are declared property of the United States. Formal signing occurred in Paris with W. O A Day and Charles W. Russell leading negotiations for the U S government. The statement notes immediate ratification by stockholders and delivery on the isthmus, with purchase price to follow.
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Panama Canal Strip
Panama Canal
United States
Paris
W. O A. Day
Charles W. Russell
Panama Canal Company
Republic of Tiinamia
Canal Zone
Mess Bo
Richmond
Messrs. Day and Russell
John K. Gowdy
Roberto Lewis
Panama
United States Senate
Great Britain
Cou
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
Colombia
Panama Junta
Provisional Government
Canal
Fearful Mortality Among Fish In Lake Regions
Panoramic notes from South Bend Indiana and Ottawa Ontario detail a severe fish die off. In Porter county a mill pond shutdown followed thousands of dead bass sunfish and carp blocking the water wheel. Ottawa reports planned customs inspector staff increases to curb undervalued exports. A Rome dispatch notes an assassination attempt on President Loubet and related market rumors.
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South Bend
Ind
George Brown
Porter County
Loubet
Berlin
Tornado claims seven lives in Fairland area
A tornado tore through Fairland killing seven people and injuring several others. Many homes and six business blocks were destroyed while farm houses and barns were demolished and stock perished. Three of the injured are expected to die, with the cyclone also laying waste four miles south of town.
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Fairland
Wreck of Westbound Special Kills Soldier at Harioum Station
A westbound special train carrying several carloads of soldiers bound for the Presidio in San Francisco was wrecked at Harioum Station the first station west Needies Cal Jamies M Bowers was killed and twelve injured. The crash was caused by a collision between an eight engine east bound and the troop train. The crews of both engines escaped by jumping.
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Presidio
San Francisco
Harioum
Needies
Cal
Jamies M. Bowers
Quarrel Over Mules Leads to Murder Arrest in Indiana
Coroner's inquest in Cannelton reveals J. O. Conkey killed after dispute with W. Morrison over two Morrison mules in Conkey's rye field. Morrison arrested on a first degree murder charge following jury evidence.
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Cannelton
Ind
J. O. Conkey
W. Morrison
Conkey
Morrison
Storrison
Rye Field
Fatal Hotel Explosion Injures Four In Peru Motel Wayne
Charles Coyne 80 of Cleveland Ohio died from burns after a natural gas explosion struck the Motel Wayne cloak room in Peru Indiana. Four others were injured as gas accumulated while lights were out and the hotel building suffered slight damage.
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Charles Coyne
Cleveland
Ohio
Wayne Cloak Room
Peru
Ind
Explosion Kills Two At Missouri Gelatine Plant
An explosion at the Producers' Powder Company gelatine house near Laniott twenty two miles south of Hannival Mo killed two men and destroyed the building. The blast shattered windows in houses for miles.
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Producers’ Powder Company
Laniott
Hannival, Mo
Fatal Explosion Kills Man and Baby Near Cortina
William Francis and his infant died when dynamite powder exploded destroying the Francis home near Cortina Michigan. Mrs Francis and two other children were severely injured as the blast damaged the dwelling and ovens used to dry explosive.
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William Francis
Francis
Cortina
Mich
Trains Collide in St Louis Yard Death Toll Doubtful
Fast mail trains from Baltimore and Vandalla meet in St Louis terminal yards causing telescoped locomotives and several injuries. Traffic delayed for hours. In Trenton a local newspaper man George Holcobe is killed while Capt. BE Breese of the New Jersey National Guard remains unconscious after an automobile crash. Upcoming theatre listings at Fort Wayne include Masonic Temple shows York State Folks Caprice.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Vandalla
St. Louis
George Holcobe
Trenton
BE. Y. Breese
New Jersey National Guard
Arcruit
N. J
Masonic Temple Theatre
Fort Wayne
Justices to resign Fuller Harlan and Brown soon leave bench
The article reports that Chief Justice Fuller Justice Harlan and Justice Brown are expected to retire from the Supreme Court within months. Fuller aged over 70 and on full pay due to tenure. Harlan turn 74 next June with 24 years on the bench. Brown 68 years old with long service qualifies for retirement.
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Fuller
Harlan
Brown
Supreme Bench
Congress
Justice Fuller
Justice Harlan
Justice Brown
Value of Niagara Threatened by Seeking Companies
A historic Niagara site faces danger as companies seek access or control measures. Officials warn of potential damage to the falls area and related heritage. Community groups urge preservation while negotiations continue.
Wife of Capt John Fish Found Dead in New York Room
A report from New York states the wife of Capt John Albert Fish was found dead in her hotel room. Authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the death and no immediate foul play was announced.
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John Albert Fish
New York
New Niagara Falls power firms face renewed legislative push
The New York Legislature faces renewed bids from another corporation seeking free power privileges at Niagara Falls. State Park commissioners have already warned that some existing companies with power rights are under scrutiny and may be affected by forthcoming changes.
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New York
Niagara Falls
State Park
Canal Negotiations and Niagara Power Debate Across 1900s
A summary of canal treaties and proposals from 1900 to 1908 highlights Hay Pauncefote terms and Panamanian deals, with passages on British ratification and U S Senate actions. It discusses Niagara Falls power potential versus preserving the spectacle and national pride in the face of commercial gains.
Big Figures From the West in Book Lovers' Magazine
An article in the Book Lovers' Magazine highlights dramatic western growth. It notes Manitoban homesteads in 1908 40,000, a Washington county voter rise from 05 to 20,000, $3,000,000 wheat shipped, Alaska’s $20,000,000 in minerals and fish, 1903 San Francisco growth, Tacoma building value, South Dakota grain and livestock output over $100,000,000 and Black Hills earnings of $12,000,000.
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Booklovers
Unreld
Bolee
Manitoba
Washington
Alaska
San Francisco
Tacoma
South Dakota
Congress Debates Deficiency and Related Bills in Senate
The Senate passed a general deficiency appropriation bill after hours of debate on pensions river and harbor and other measures. Amendments target Jefferson monument U S Bureau of American Republics building and Capitol extensions. In the House agricultural appropriation and naval bills move forward amid conference reports and disputed amendments.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Dubois
Amope
Idaho
Dolliwerth
Tris
Rooselt
Washington
United States
Bureau of American Republics
Capitol
Elections Committee
Lorimer
Ilinois
Foss
Nebraska
Scott
Gorman
Elkins
Kittredge
Panama Canal Zone
Harricon
House
Gallinger
Republican Party
Cullom
Lodge
Clouse
Lind
Minnesota
Mr. Curtis
Kansas
Dawes Commission
Indian Territory
Curtis
Mr. Lind
Secretary of the Interior
Hemenway
Gillesoe
Barton Conferves
Kitchin
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Grosvenor
Chicago
Committee On Commerce
Cunard Line
Hungary
Conference
Alaska
Messrs
Hepburn
Cochran
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Fremont, Indiana
Uncle Sam
N. M. Kak
Panorama OF the World
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Ont
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Gevernment
Canada
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Powera
Harry Lehr
Baltimore
Martin Hannen
Minneapolis
Prince Lugo Hohenlohe
Hohenlohe-Ochringer
Mme. Helga
A. G. Sharpley
Twelfth Cavalry
Philippines
Atlantic
Buffalo
Willian McCoy
Kansas City
Kan
Southern Railway
Samie Franklin
Sun
Newton Marks
el Paso
Texas
Rock Island
William MacQueen
England
Pater
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New England
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