Panama Bully Shot by American in Canal Zone Killing
Curtis J. Cullen of Knoxville Tennessee arrived on the steamer Tagus after a Panama trip and admits killing Gonzales at the Motel Astor in Panama City. He says Gonzales started a row and drew a revolver, prompting Cullen to shoot. Cullen was arrested but later bailed and left for New York with lawyers’ advice. He is 28 and had gone to the isthmus last summer to work as an inspector in the canal commission disbursing department.
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Curtis J. Cullen
Knoxville
Tenn
Panama
Tagus
Gonzales
Astor
Cullen
Theo Gonzales
Colon
New York
Isthmus
The
Canal Commission
Explosion Destroys Front of Rochester Building
A dynamite blast ripped the front of a building at 38 North Water Street in Rochester near a Salvation Army street meeting. Witnesses described a blast heard across blocks as a group believed to be a dynamite team caused extensive damage to the structure and basement area.
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North Water Street
Rochester ,Oy
Sane
Salvation Army
Niga
Greater Awd
Raiders Wreck Photo Studio in Unauthorized Break-In
A break-in caused extensive loss at a photo studio with thousands of negatives and other property damaged or destroyed. Police and owners estimate the value and are investigating the incident, noting derelict conditions and possible involvement of unknown suspects.
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Raefer Ltd
Rich and Lived in Cellar Ate Over Rot in New York
A fragmented local notice describes a man living in a cellar in New York at a residence he owned for years. He kept a wife but faced charges related to unpaid household expenses and retirement funds.
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New York
Bomb Threat Shocks City Bank on Fourth Street
A blast struck the Fourth Street National Bank injuring several and killing one bystander. Police moved quickly to secure the scene as investigators search for the attacker and motive amid a tense downtown lockdown.
City council opposes referendum on proposed Arreton plan
A troubled narrative reports an attempted shooting in a New York area store area and notes the city council publicly opposing a referendum on a local action. Mayor's message prompted the council to declare opposition to a people’s vote on the plan.
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Bey Avents
Ete
Ao Messige
Uderen
Amityville Man Cleared After Lengthy Abstinence Test
Eugene Anderson of Amityville NOY completed a thirteen senre ride on the water and, after a long abstinence of 31,000,000 Teft binric trust, was deemed to show sufficient control of his appetite for drink. He is now 50 years old.
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Eugene Anderson
Amityville Noy
Otier
Dar
Binric Trust
Ile
New Succeeds Cortelyou as RNC Chairman
George B. Cortelyou announces retirement as Republican National Committee chairman. Uarry S New, vice chairman, becomes acting chair.
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New
Cortelyou
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Uarry S New
Bangok Trading Quarter Devastated by Irregular Storm
A Chinese trading quarter in Bangok suffered heavy damage from a severe storm causing estimated losses around 33 million. Officials report structural destruction of warehouses and stalls with several traders displaced and seeking emergency aid. Local authorities pledge swift relief and temporary market resumption plans.
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Bangkok
Pioneer Railroad Builder Di Fifred Fo Daets Dies at 72
The last of California’s early railroad builders Di Fifred Fo Daets died in Mameda at age 72. He helped construct major lines and is linked with late James J Kaic in railroad ventures.
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Pioneer
di Fifred Fo
Pm Railmad Busilders
California
Mameda
Jaipes J Kaic
Tidal Waves Devastate South Coast After Submarine Quake
Reports say hundreds of lives are believed destroyed as massive tidal waves strike the south coast of Terion after a submarine earthquake located 2.40 miles southeast of the island.
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Terion
Wealth Of Country Shows Unprecedented U S Wealth Growth
Census data reveal total U S wealth reached 101 104 211 917 on June 30 1904 an increase of 15 502 005 142 in four years. Population rose from 73 000 to 1 256 000 with wealth per person about 1164 75 in 1900 and projected higher by end of 1904. The article touts rapid national commerce and industry growth relative to France Germany Sweden and England.
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Éensus
United States
Sweden
France
Germany
England
Cause of Northwest car shortage blamed on westbound traffic
A report to President Roosevelt by Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K. Lane links North Dakota coal famine to excess westbound traffic at the lakes head. Lane notes the port will be followed by special recommendations to Congress on potential legislation.
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce
Franklin K. Lane
Northwest
North Dakota
Lane
Wealth of American people soars past 1904 estimates
The United States per capita wealth reaches about 1300.15 in 1904, up 35 4 since 1901, suggesting total wealth over 14 on the day of the 1907 tax. Cross nations show Britain Ireland Scotland Wales at 1 085 per capita with a 45 94 billion total. A separate fire in New burned city records saved. Sharon Georgia saw eleven stores and the Masonic Hall destroyed, total loss around 50 000 with partial insurance.
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Pals
United States
Scotlami
Wales
Ireland
Ion
New
Masonic Hall
Sharon, Ga
Partilly
Bishop criticizes race question in President's policy remarks
Bishop W B Derrick of the African Methodist Church in Flushing New Jersey says he does not believe color or race influenced the President's decision to discharge. J M Boutwell, assistant statistician for the U S Cro position survey, discusses zinc and quicksilver. Freight rates on perishables now require advance payment. A fight involving the Freight Traffic Association may erupt. Four hundred people suffer typhoid in Pittsburgh with doctors routing patients to the municipal hospital due to crowding.
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W. _B. Derrick
Flushing
L. J
J. M. Boutwell
United States
Pittsburg
Governors Urge Radical War on Graft and Trusts
Western state governors urge sweeping reform to curb railroads trusts and corruption. Missouris Folk calls for jail for lobbyists and strict laws governing corporations and parties, while Michigan Nebraska and Colorado push anti trust measures lobbying limits and rate reforms. The set of messages signals a broad wave of reform aimed at dismantling entrenched power structures.
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West
Chicago
Tawa Radional
Cpurh
Michigan
Ca'arado
Nebraska
Missouri
United States
Atorg
Warner
Sheldon
Fiughes
West States Readying Reforms For 1907 Legislative Year
Legislatures across the West prepare for sweeping reforms in 1907 including railroad fare cuts anti pass measures and state taxation changes. Major topics include direct primaries liquor laws banking and insurance regulation and new public utility taxation with battles anticipated in multiple states.
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Pronema
Commonwealths
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Nquor
General Assemblies
West
Thia and That and the Longford Death in Tasmania
A fragment notes the death of Thia and That at Longford Tasmania in his 104th year. It states he had been a pensioner cap t for seventy nine years. The report blends political and diplomatic updates with various names and events from the era without clear context.
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Longford
Tasmania
John W. Foster
China
Hagte
Senate Debates Roosevelt Dismissal in Brownsville Incident
Senate discussion centers on President Roosevelt's dismissal of soldiers after the Brownsville affair. Foraker and Hale push for investigation and authority questions. House addresses claims bill and judiciary review while Engelbright replaces Williams on mining committee.
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Senate
Frigg
War c Farms Committee
House
Cannon
Engelbright
California
Oregon
Brownsville
Lodze
Gearin Mare
Japan
United States
Rockwood
Massachusetts
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Christian Herald
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Bureau of Chemistry
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