Reading of the Commission Report on the Sosa Coresal Dam
The report highlights the dam project as unsettled by ground shifts at the Sosa Coresal site and underground water. It notes 12,085,189 cubic yards of earth moved in Culcira cut with 59 shovels and ongoing diversions of the Chagres River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sosa Cordsal
Arity
Sosa Coresal
Djatun
Chagres
Obispo
Manypire City
Empire Wi
Pedro Miguel
Labor activity and immigration notes from 19th century reports
The selection surveys labor groups and demographics across regions. It cites 1,500 members in French labor unigna, 330,000 laundries employed, 57 active labor unions in Santa Clara County with 41 in San Jose, and Japanese emigrants to Brazil. It also notes New York labor laws, California bills, and early union actions in Philadelphia and Boston with wage demands.
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Unigna
Santa Clara County
California
San Jose
State Federation of Tabor
State Building Trades Council
Cleveland
Eagland
Weardale
Alsace Lorraine
Metal Trades Department
Boston
Central
International Unions
Department
American Federation of Labor
Europe
New Zealand
Australia
Brazil
Tokio
Tirazil
Mertz
Germany
Dara
Muelhansen
Strassburg
Pioneer Union of the
Shoe Workers
Philadelphia
Fragmentary Chronology of Global Events 1800s to Early 1900s
A jumbled sequence of historical milestones notes abolitions, elections, and disasters. Highlights include the Jamaica assembly against slavery, the 1830 Whig convention nominating Harrison, Tremont Temple dedication, various European political shifts, Canada and U S maritime losses, and Nobel recognition for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hondegf Assembly
Jamaica
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
William’ A ‘Harrison
Pope Gregory XV
Boston
Albany
Tremont Temple
Santa Anna
Mexico
Mexico. *1848-—Ferdinand of Austria
Francis Joseph
Louis Napoleon
France
Christ Church
Montreal
Gre
Queensland
Australia
Confederate Congress
Kentucky
Barke
New Orleans
Longstreet
Rajosville
Krights
Golden Circle
Tadianapolis
Laretia
Galifornia
United States
Washington
Theodore Goosevelt
New York
Bervenia
Canada and
Amiseleaippi
Agigs
Sewer Chine
Tennessee
St Luis
Hener Palma
Cuba
Taft
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Stoosevelt
Ite
Railroads seek steel and locomotives as unions grow
AANA officers probe 2EKO tons of steel for track elevation. Chicago and Northwestern orders locomotives and ten wheel switch engines from American Locomotive. AFL forms railways employees department to unite unions. Rock Island, tied to Plarriman, hires Kal Loeb & Co as fiscal agent. Chicago and Alton to buy 50 locomotives. Milwaukee road group buys 60. Minnesota denies depot at Holman on Omarh and Northern. Ann Arbor signs four miles rail contract with Lackawanna Steel. Prices for steel and rails cited for four railroads in Denver.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Temmina
Chicaga and Northwestern
I Athutic
American Federaion of Labor
Railways Eemployes
Rock Island Company
Rock Island Railroad
Union Pacifi
Plarriman
Braugut
Kal, Loeb & Co
Rock Island
Tlarkman
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Chicago, Teck Island and Pacific
Minnesota Railway and Warehouse Commission
Holman
Omarh, Adisaabe and Northern
Ann Arbor
Lackawanna Steel Campcop
Privia
Denver
Banking Power and Bank Failures Reported for 1908
The comptroller's report shows world banking power at 45.75 billion with US institutions totaling 28.11 billion. It details 33 national banks with nine restored to solvency and 24 liquidated amid failures caused by fraud, defalcation, and poor management. Dividends paid reached 7.90 million. overall net earnings stood at 181.56 million with 37.35 million in dividends across periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistent Banking
Eco
United States
Murray
Coarier
Securitesa
Jajudiciena Banking
Bankas
Satirical snapshots from various papers on politics and society
A collage of quips and quotes from multiple newspapers lampoons politics, royalty, and social norms. Items reference German and Indian affairs, a Chinese emperor, a mothers club, tariff debates, a New York skyscraper plan, and romantic intrigues, all in brisk wit.
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Germany
England
India
Boston Journal
Cleveland Pisin Denker
China
Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia Ledger
John D
Standard Ofl Companys
Milwaukee
Detroit Free Press
New York
Philadelphia Press
Tosten
Detroit
Boston Herald
Wenbwars
Anna Gaal Wandavon
iHlers
Paris
Memphis
South America
Cleveland Plain Trealee
Relative importance of national problems in Roosevelt's message
The table lists the relative importance of national problems as President Roosevelt weighs them. It shows figures tied to topics such as corporations, public health, wage protection, interstate fisheries, foreign affairs, and specific regions like Latin America and the Philippines, with various numeric allocations.
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Roosevelt
Finntees
Garlcument Printing Office
Panama
Philippines
Pxposihon
National Guard
October Fire Losses Soar Across U S and Canada
The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin records October fire losses at 22 722 850 dollars for the United States and Canada. The month shows numerous fires with damages of 200 000 dollars or more, highlighting an unusually severe period of destruction compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
Old fashioned rivalries fade in modern sports and education
Harvard professor Kenneley argues for a shift from chasing records to embracing the scientific age in athletics. The New York State College of Agriculture launches its first farm train with 45 minute stops and lectures in towns. The Harvard library receives a large Weld Memorial gift from Edward Brandere. Arnald Shanklin begins as Westeyan president. A New York City branch forms the National Society for Promoting Industrial Education to push trades education statewide.
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Kenneley
Harvard
Autechronometer
New York State College of Agricuture
Emelley
Boards of Trade
Hella
Scheols
Congress of Neurologista
Ghent
Brookline
Weld
Wealeran University
Arnald Shanklin
Ble
Upper Town University
Westeyan
National Society For Promoting Industrial Flucation
New York City
Thc
Ho Ce
Express Companies Dominate Package Transport Reveals Census Results
Census bureau findings show railroads own over a quarter of express firms and control stock exceeding 22 million dollars. In 1907 thirty four express companies existed, mileage rose to 235,009 miles, with six leading firms handling most of the business.
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United States
Census Bureau
Express
Companien
Hess
Adams
American, Pacific
Heathern
Wells, Fargo & Co
Ameka
Ohio
New York
California
Nevada
Big Apple Crop Yields Massive Harvest and Pie Figures
The United States apple harvest could yield 2,000,000 pies if baked as a single row. The season's output tops 25 million barrels and 62 million bushels, with 10.0 percent weight, 14.1 thousand cars needed for shipping, and higher prices due to strong export demand amid droughts and rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harry J. Noely
Speviue
United
Middle Western
Witt
Controversial Scientist Advocates Rearing Children Concepts
A controversial interview with Dr Bancons outlines Barbank era plant theories on child rearing and human improvement. The physicochemical view links emotions to bodily fluids, arguing anger and sorrow harm health while love and cheerfulness aid well being.
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Bnd Binations Peiconons
Bancons
Barbank
Botha
Senate and House Adjourn in Respect for Dead Members
The Senate met in a brief session to honor Senator Allison and other departed members, adopting resolutions of bereavement and adjourning. The House, in no quorum, focused on executive sessions and bills, including a census bill and pensions, while adjourning in respect to deceased colleagues.
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Fairbanikis
Senate
Carroll
Representatives
Allison
Boston
Higgins
Connecticut
Piice
Littlefield
Mc Martin
Mrr. Parker
Charles C. Dadwell
New York
House
Suburban Peace Force to Use Bleathounds in Washington
Reports say Bleathounds will join a Washington peace force for suburban work. Ato Rismers Te of a BY Fg tmaential Mo chatskit plant was nearly borned amid unclear text. A fire in Centralia Pa left sixty five Familiva homeless, burning over three tlacks. Miss Littan Tf Doty, recently granted a divorce, died by own action.
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Washington
Ato Rismers
Fg Tmaential & Mo
Centralia
Littan Tf. Doty
Sine Pals
Broskipe Sotat
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Gehermen
Workingmen’s Party
Borton
Lorton
Girla Wader
Aana
L. C. Murray
Congress
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Anna
New York Mail
Wee Eve Rae Tae
Webruary
Pune Ee Steer Ees
Agly Espana
Origtar Pewwnae
Joe Cig
Gueges
Work OF Congress
Pension
Ary Daniy
Gitkrati
Mananchusetti
Bil
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Secret Service
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