Taft Visits Panama Canal Observes Ditch Work
President Taft tours the Panama Canal and notes the progress of the ditch construction. He surveys the harbor, mentions engineering challenges, and emphasizes the strategic importance of the waterway for U.S. shipping and routes.
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Panama Canal Construction Reveals Vast Gatun Dam
Washington dispatch reports Taft visits the Panama Zone to assess work on the canal. The piece details progress in the Culebra cut, the Gatun dam forming Gatun Lake, and the ambitious engineering scope as crews fight cave-ins and manage a multiyear timeline toward a 1916 completion. It notes the diverse workforce and tropical landscape shaping the project.
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Panama Isthmus Sanitation and Life Under US Guidance
The Panama Isthmus under US administration has eradicated yellow fever near the canal zone, built clean, healthy cities like Colon and Panama, and provides free schools, medical care, and government housing. Workers enjoy eight hour days, cheap meals, and low-cost goods, with strong economic ties to the United States.
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Homesteader Shot in Door of Date County Shanty
Daviston December 3 A young homesteader named Bannick is found dead inside his shanty with a bullet through the door. Neighbor Arthur Lowry is in custody charged with Bannick's murder after dispute over Lizzie Walrath who had preferred Bannick as her steady. Local authorities investigate the doorway wound and surrounding facts.
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Arthur W. Lowry
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Lowry
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Mystery Kill Near Bannick’s Door With Two Shots
The report details a double gunfire incident at Bannick’s shack. A first shot missed the victim through an open door, while the second killed Bannick after the door was slammed shut. A nearby witness, Miss Walrath’s brother, heard two shots, pinpointing about 7:30 p.m. Lowry claims an alibi at his sister’s claim three miles away, but no one was home to support it.
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Duke of Connaught Ends Notable South African Tour
Durban greets the Duke of Connaught and Duchess at a grand farewell marking the tour of the new union. Officials, residents, and military units pack venues from the city park to the town hall as the couple inspects volunteers and lays a foundation stone for a technical institute before boarding the Balmoral Castle for England.
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Chinese Progress Seen in China’s Move Toward Government
Waterloo Courier notes dramatic changes in China toward popular governance. It cites a Chinese senate forming this year, opposition pushing for a parliament with real power, and thrones’ ministers accepting memorials. The article credits Christian missions with converting a million and aiding reforms.
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California Gains Four Congressmen After Census
The census bureau reports California population at 2,377,549, up 92,496 from prior totals, a 6.1 percent rise. Virginia stands at 2,061,612, up 207,438 or 11.28 percent. California gains four more representatives, Virginia one.
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Liberals Win in English Elections With Aid Noted
A report notes that Liberal candidates secured victory in England with support attributed to groups including the Trish and the Laborites, detailing unexpected cross faction backing in the elections.
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Laborites
Lords may retain the veto in Commons clash
The betting odds favor a liberal labor Irish alliance majority in the next House of Commons. Lords may retain veto power, a rising expectation amid election sentiment. Chancellor Lloyd George reportedly rejected a $5,000 lure from an American vaudeville manager.
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Ballinger and Wilson Swear In For Woolgrowers Convention
Portland reports efforts to secure Secretary Ballinger and Secretary Wilson for the National Woolgrowers Association convention in Portland January 4 to 7. The Association and local groups will press to invite the cabinet members to boost wool interests and livestock meat production.
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Deserter enlistments in Sioux City draw volunteers
Levi Welfal of bill & I sells 160 acres of homestead near Sioux City and enlists in the U S Army at the local recruiting station. Rag Puse of Napkineville Ky joins cost artillery along with John Hind of Moline Ill and Lieut Bates from Omaha station. All first time enlistees in the future service accompanied by a commander inspecting the candidates.
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Man Run Down by Wagon at Intersection
A man was struck by a horse drawn wagon at Second and Pioiva Streets yesterday afternoon. He was removed to police headquarters and then to Sanath lan hospital after treatment by a surgeon.
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Wendling Case Goes to Jury Tonight
In Louisville arguments wrap up as the Joseph Wendling case heads to the jury tonight.
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