Isthmian Canal Plan Sees Nicaragua Route Dominant
The Isthmian Canal Commission endorses the Nicaragua route as most practical under U.S. ownership. It outlines proposed dimensions of depth up to 30 feet and a 150 foot width, notes dam challenges on the San Juan river near Agua Muerta, and estimates a ten year building horizon with substantial early work at Greytown. It also projects major cargo gains and strategic value for U.S. commerce and industry.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Nicaragua
Lake Nicaragua
Colon
Greytown
Brito
Commission
San Juan River
San Carlos River
Nicaragua Canal Commission
San Carlos
Nicaragua Canal
Grestown
Isthmisa
Europe
South
Central America
British Columbia
Orient
American
Baptist Services on a Steamboat Converted Church Aboard
The steamer jewel operating between Evansville Indiana and Henderson Kentucky was turned into a church recently. Rev. Mro 1 Nger of Evansville’s General Baptist church led services aboard the boat which drew attendees. The pastor plans to charter the vessel weekly for worship, marking a likely first for a steamboat used as a church.
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Evansville
Ind
Henderson
Endiananonsis Sentinel
Mro 1 Nger
General Baplist
Shrinking Earth and War Shadows in a Christmas Chautauquan Poem
A poem by wk. J. Wheeler in Christmas Chautauquan reflects on the nineteenth century view of progress and science shrinking the globe. It contrasts steam power and conquest with a prophetic plea for peace and brotherhood, ending with hopeful angels and a call for a universal blessing.
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Wk. J. Wheeler
Monongahela Presbytery Votes Change on Wives’ Kin Marriages
Pittsburg December report records the Monongahela Presbytery voting 52 to 16 to repeal a ban allowing United Presbyterians to marry their deceased wives sisters, reviving the old case of Rev. Dr. Ewing who left and rejoined. The debate split along age lines with older ministers mostly opposing repeal. The next step is the Des Moines May General Assembly to address confessional clauses.
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Dr. Ewing
Pittsburg
United Presbyterians
Morongahela
Third United Presbyterian Church
Pittsfire
William 4. Reid
St. KR. Ewing
Sixth United Presbyte
Steid
Ewing
W. Tf. Knox
William J. Reid
John G. Brown
Tnited Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Bank Robbery in Topeka Indiana Fails to Tone Down Crime
Three men blew open Kennedy's bank vault in Tope, Indiana, using a heavy nitroglycerin charge and escaped with about $15,000. The heist occurred quietly as the robbers departed by carriage, leaving a darkened scene along the main street.
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Ind
Mrs McKinley Attends Dawes Box Party for San Toy
Washington December 19. Mrs McKinley was guest of honor at a box party hosted by Comptroller and Mrs Dawes at the Columbia theater. The event celebrated the San Toy musical comedy produced by the Augustin Daly company.
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Washingon
McKinley
Columbia Theater
Dawes
Augustin Daly Company
Martin Luther school picks Galion secretary as superintendent
In Youngstown on December 19 Prof Albert G Tinsenmann of Galion was elected superintendent of the Martin Luther school, succeeding Prof Robert Whitling who resigned. Tinsenmann, son of Reverend Linsehmann of Saginaw Theological Seminary, will take effect January 1.
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Hurch School
Youngstown
Albert G. Tinsenmann
Galion
North Ohio Synod
Martin Luther School
Robert Whitling
Linsehmann
Saginaw Theological Seminary
Chile Exhibit Plan At Pan-American Exposition
Chile ready to show at Buffalo and Valparaiso as the chamber of deputies considers a $500,000 appropriation for the Chilean exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.
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Chile
Buffalo
Valparaiso
Chamber of Deputies
All New Colonel Arguments in Supreme Court on Colonial Status
Supreme Court arguments on extending the constitution to American colonies continued with Perkins for the appellant in Porto Rico and the Philippine cases. Attorney General Griggs argued Congress may govern acquired territories and that the constitution does not automatically apply there. A large audience of lawyers attended as detailed debate over territorial status and republican governance unfolded.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Howard
Perkins
Porto Ien
Lawrence Jarmson
Chicago
Chives
Congress
Charles HL. Aldrich
Willl
Porto Rico
Warmon
Philippine Islands
Pittis
United States
Griggs
Washington County Rural Free Delivery to Cover All Homes
Washington Pennsylvania will complete doorstep mail delivery by February with 16 additional routes approved today for 74 carriers. The plan extends Rural Free Delivery across the county, aiming to place mail at every resident's door.
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Washington
Peet
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trac
Pennsylvania Avenue
Friends of the Hill
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Land deal transfers 15 acre timber tract in West Virginia
Former Senator J M Camden sells 15.0 acres of coal and timber land in Webster and Randolph counties to Le A Bee of New Haven for 100000. Helly Lumber Company formed by F O Slavener and others will cut timber and build a narrow gauge railroad from Pickens into the tract, aiming to Webster Springs. Railroad steel ordered, work begun. Purchase includes Molly and Pickens Lumber Company mill at Pickens. Total cost over 100000 for railroad and improvements pushes overall project near 250000.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Dee
Webster
Randolph
United States
J. M. Camden
le. A. Bee
Randolph County
Webster Springs
Molly Lumber Company
Pickens Lumber Company
Pickens
War revenue bill eyed by Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee took brief uperson, with no debate on merits. Some members seek time to study amendments, and proposals floated for meetings over Christmas to discuss the measure. Senator Nelson proposed an amendment to the army reorganization bill to issue Krag–Jorgensen rifles and gear to governors for National Guard use.
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Washington
Dee
Senate Committee On Finance
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
Secretary of War
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