President Roosevelt reports on Panama Canal visit findings
Roosevelt delivers a special message to Congress detailing observations from a November inspection of the Panama Canal Zone. He notes limited time for full assessment but says findings on sanitation housing and progress are broadly satisfactory despite the rainy season and severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Canal Zone
Colon
United States
Louisiana
Plon
Canal Commission
French Canal Company
Cristobal
Chagres
Commission balances speed and caution in isthmus project
The commission justified its pace as neither rushed nor unduly delayed, noting advance hygienic prep and practical testing in operation. It details a 200 plus strong police force under Captain Shanton, mixed white and black personnel, and a school system with diverse teachers, while reporting improvements in liquor control and housing for workers and families.
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Commission
Shanton
Philippines
Jamaica
Barbados
O'Connor
St. Lucia
First Day in Panama Visit With President Amador
The narrator arrives in Panama at seven thirty, tours the Panama railway line, the Pacific entrance dredging site, and Ancon hospital. He inspects the constabulary and schools, then receives formal welcome from President Amador in a public square and attends a government dinner and reception.
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Panama
Commission
Ancon
Constabulary
Amador
Gotoi Tiveli
Anccu
Sanitation Drive Props Up Isthmian Canal Work
The canal project rests on solid sanitation progress led by Dr. W C Gorgas. Mosquito control through drainage, screens, and fumigation has sharply reduced disease and deaths among workers, with only minor setbacks from poor facilities. Death rates among whites have fallen to remarkably low levels, while colored workers still face higher risks.
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W. C. Gorgas
Panama
Colon
Marine Hospital Service
Health Department
Waring
New York
United States
Isthmus
Fright on Arrival at Hospital Reported in Fragment
A fragment notes that when first brought into the hospital, he becomes frightened by the ordinary routine. The text implies distress tied to hospital procedures without detailing the cause or identity.
Third Day of Inspection on the Isthmus Visit
The narrative describes a three day inspection of Panama Canal sites including Culebra cut Gatun dam La Boca Sosa dams and Colon water supply. Officials present included Dr Rixey Mr Shonts Chief Engineer Stevens Dr Gorgas and others. The speaker praises French Canal Company contributions and argues against a high level or sea level canal.
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Culebra
Gatun
la Boca
Sosa
Colon
Cristobal
Front Street
Colon Hospital
Feld
Louisiana
Navy
Rixey
Isthmian Canal Commission
Mr Shonts
Stevens
Gorgas
Commission
Bishop
Hipley
Jackson Smith
Bierd
Rogers
French Canal Company
Panama
Congress
Diminution of Mosquitoes in Panama and Colon
A Panamanian health report credits persistent inspection and sanitation work for a dramatic drop in malaria mosquitoes. Dr Gorgas and Surgeon General Rixey praise clearing of marshes and brush, draining ponds, and exhaustive house inspections. Corozal improves to a near low disease rate with a large canal commission hotel nearby.
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Panama
Colon
Culebra
Corgas
Rixey
Norfolk Navy Yard
Corozal
la Roca
Gorgas
la Boca
Corogal
Isthmian Canal Commission
Commission
Improvements at Terminals in Panama and Colon
The sanitation work in Panama and Colon is progressing with significant changes. Panama shows 9 percent of streets paved in brick and modern sewer and water services being completed. Colon faces harsher conditions on a low coral island with mold, frequent flooding, and mosquito breeding sites, prompting bitter complaints about development.
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Panama
Colon
Coton
West Indies
Observations on Tropical Hospital Care in Ancon and Colon
The narrator commends the large tropical hospitals at Ancon and Colon and the receiving hospitals in settlements. He notes equal treatment for white Americans and Spaniards and Black laborers, with careful care and proactive admission when needed, while reporting no credible complaints about the medical service management.
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Ancon
Colon
Reservoir on Mount Hope Transforms Panama Water Supply
The work on Mount Hope reservoir near Colon and Cristobal greatly improved dry season water supply. A lake over a mile long now holds 500 million gallons of first class water, reducing the need to haul water via the Panama railroad.
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Panama
Mount Hope
Isthmus
Colon
Colon Pavements Improve Amid Rainy Season Progress
Reporter notes substantial street improvement in Colon after two days of heavy rain. Front Street is in good shape. many side streets show rapid macadamizing progress. Three quarters of town now walkable in wet conditions. mud remains deep in one quarter. Citizens say conditions are 16 percent better than last year. A complaint about repair material was investigated. improper material was abandoned after trial.
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Colon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Grant
Front Street
Praiirie
United States
Complaints Found Unfounded In Panama Canal Investigation
The report defends the Panama Canal project amid worker housing and infrastructure delays. It cites the immense tropical conditions and the need to prioritize essential facilities at Colon and Panama, noting many complaints arose from the commission's limited ability to do everything at once.
Settlement Bath House Frames Under Construction
The author notes bath house frames are already up and wooden walks are being built. In newer camps tents are used until houses are finished, and detached houses are preferred over semi detached ones now common.
Care of Ale The Employees on the Isthmus
The report accounts for about 6 000 white and 19 000 colored workers on the canal and railroad, with most discontent from those complaining about wages. It notes 5 000 white workers came from the United States and urges congress to assess wages against cost of living and distance from home, promising wage figures and further talks with labor representatives.
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United States
Jackson Smith
Presen
Isthmus
Congress
Stevens
Government hotel meals and supplies for workers observed
The report notes that families buy groceries at commissary stores run by the commission and that meals at government hotels cost about 30 cents for employees. Dinners include native beef and pudding with tea, and hotels are clean and comfortable with mosquito screens.
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Commission
United States
la Boca
Quarters Are Satisfactory for White Workers in Rail Yard
White Americans are employed in office work and major roles in the steam shovel operation, dirt trains, repairs, carpentry, and supervision. The text notes diverse positions across engineers, conductors, machinists, timekeepers, superintendents, foremen, and division gangs.
Food Complaints Among Ships and Camps Aired
The author notes general dissatisfaction with meals is common among sailors soldiers and students. He cites cocoa on a warship and debates about food quality at government hotels where liquor is not served, while acknowledging some complaints have little foundation and that government hotel use is rising.
Chinese and Other Labor on the Canal Prompt Debate
A reporter notes that American men avoid rough canal work while Spanish laborers perform well with few difficulties. Foremen say Spaniards excel and compare favorably with West Indian workers, reflecting on labor dynamics among day laborers.
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