Gamboa dike demolition marks Panama Canal milestone
Panama City Oct 11 The Gamboa dike the last barrier between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Panama Canal was blown during a 2 pm test. Between three and four thousand spectators watched as 1,609 pounds of dynamite sent a massive section of the dike into the cut. President Wilson confirmed the blast by telegraph and the canal commission praised Colonel Goethals as the event underscored the canal’s progress toward opening.
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President Wilson Flashes Signal to Open Panama Canal
Washington reports the president touched a key Friday, sending electricity through a 1090 mile telegraph line that triggered a dynamite charge to explode the Gamboa dike. The action breaks the final physical barrier to water communication in the Panama Canal.
Parish fair at Columbia plans point to success
Readable plans indicate a parish fair at Columbia progressing toward a successful event with anticipated turnout and community support.
Caldwell Parish Fair Opens Next Wednesday in Columbia
The Caldwell Fair Association backs the three day parish fair opening October 15 in Columbia with Boosters' Club support. It features an agricultural department, livestock divisions, a baby show, beauty pageant, races, an automobile display, music and side attractions.
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Philip H. Mecom
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Louisiana
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Mississippi and Louisiana bankers face White House probe
Washington reports a quiet investigation will probe how much pressure Mississippi and Louisiana bankers faced from New York banks over a currency bill. The study will focus on opposition to exchange on foreign checks, capital investment in regional bank stock, and central reserve control by presidential appointees.
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Balloon Race Opens At Paris Tuileries With Twenty Entries
Paris Oct 11 The annual international balloon race to start from the Tuileries tomorrow is ready. Twenty entries compete this year with three each from Germany Austria Switzerland and France two from the United States Italy England and Belgium.
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Parish and City Court Records Highlight Civil Filings
In Civil Cases Fox Renaud Grocer Co vs W M Kelly documents filed for record. W S Hamilton issues own order for a special mortgage. Transfers include Jas Wanibal to Peoples Homestead Assoc sale of lot and N A Spillers to S W Pipes judicial mortgage. United States land patents to Landrum and to Dickerson. Ouachita Bank to Mrs Petrie partial release. Petrie to Stack sale of land. City Court fines issued for fighting Harry Hart and C Kelly at $7.50 each.
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Passenger steamer fire at sea causes major loss of life
A large passenger steamer caught fire in the open ocean during a voyage, resulting in significant loss of life. Rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the disaster's scope and surviving passengers are accounted for.
Liner Valturno Destroyed in Atlantic Storm Tragedy
In a mid Atlantic gale a fire aboard the liner Valturno en route from Rotterdam to New York caused massive loss with 136 to 256 aboard. Ten steamers answered distress calls but could not reach the burning vessel. 521 souls saved after lifeboats and searchlights aided the rescue effort amid raging seas. A steerage passenger was rescued by the Carmania.
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Taft Speaks at Andover Founders' Day Celebration
In Andover Massachusetts on Founders Day Phillips Academy unveiled a memorial tablet marking the site of the first academy building where Eliphalet Pearson began teaching in 1778. Former President William H Taft and former Secretary of War Henry L Stimson delivered the principal addresses.
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Waterways Convention Postponed to January
The Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deen Waterways Association annual convention planned in Peoria Illinois next week will be held mid January due to the ongoing national Congress session.
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Caton Trial Begins in Merder Case Against Admiral
Ready to report as Rear Admiral Joseph Bpapn faces trial on charges of murdering his husband. Proceedings open with defense and prosecutors outlining key issues and expected timeline.
Trial in Eaton murder case set for Plymouth session
Mrs Jennie May Eaton faces trial for the death of Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton at Assinippi Massachusetts. The case attracts wide attention with many witnesses expected and a trial spanning several weeks.
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Giants and Athletics Clash in Game Five at Polo Grounds
In Polo Grounds New York on October 11 1913 the Giants faced the Athletics in a decisive fifth game. McGraw relied on Mathewson as rain loomed and fans packed the stands as the two clubs battled with multiple lead changes and tight pitching.
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Lyman Trumbull to Be Remembered on 100th Birthday
Chicago marks the 100th anniversary of Lyman Trumbull born October 12 181 years ago in Colchester Connecticut He practiced law in Georgia settled in Belleville Illinois and served as secretary of state justice of the Illinois supreme court and U S senator He authored the Civil Rights Act and helped craft the 13th and 14th Amendments He died June 22 1896 after a long political career with a key stance against impeaching President Johnson.
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New Chief of Army Engineers Takes Duties in Washington
Brig. Gen. Dan G. Kingman assumed duties as chief of engineers of the army in Washington replacing Brig. Gen. William T. Rosell who was transferred to the retired list for age. Kingman is a New Hampshire native and West Point graduate of 1873. He directed Yellowstone Park improvement work and later oversaw construction on the Mississippi and the Great Lakes before leading the Southeastern Engineering District from Savannah for seven years.
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Miss Rosamond Burr Marries Albert B Kerr in Lawrence
At the country home of her parents in Lawrence Iowa Miss Rosamond Burr daughter of Mr and Mrs Winthrop Burr was married today to Albert B Kerr son of the late Senator James Kerr of Pennsylvania A special train conveyed many from New York City to Lawrence for the ceremony
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