Panama Canal Plan Under Review After Expert Warnings
Prof William Burr argues that the Gatun Sosa Corazal dam plan may fail due to under ground water flow in soft bedrock. He notes that collapse patterns seen since 1905 and ongoing settlements suggest the canal commission should reconsider the lock canal and sea level plans.
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Columbia
United States
Times
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Sosa-Corazal
Panama Canal
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Inter- National Board of
Roosevelt
Canal Commission
Congress
Panama
Chagres
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Burr
International Board of Consulting Experts
Gatun Dam
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la Boca
International Board
Riots and Seizure as Nord Alexis Flees Port au Prince
Port au Prince endures hours of rioting after Nord Alexis flees. Mob loots shops and homes while Generals form a public safety committee to restore order. The US gunboat Eagle and British cruiser Scylla reinforce, 150 looters arrested, deaths reported, and Simon’s supporters move toward the capital.
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Nord Alexis
Duguay Trouin
Poidevin
United States
Eagle
Scylla
Alexis
Nord _ Alexis
M. Carey
Exiled Haitian agent Giordani to return after revolution
The overthrow of President Nord Alexis ends exile for José M. Giordani and his son Sampiero. Giordani, once accused of counterfeiting, was imprisoned and later freed. he plans to travel to Haiti as soon as his affairs are settled, with his family remaining in Brooklyn.
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Haiti
José M. Giordani
Gen. Juneau
Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn
Sampiero
Cuba
Alexis
Giordani
United States Secret Service
Hamburg-American
Eee
Ese
Central
South America
Sharp Watch on Haiti Reports Possible Civil War
Washington reports President Alexis fled aboard a French boat with protection from the French Minister. A city committee guards order while Gen Simon and a revolutionary army are expected hourly. Diplomatic circles expect Simon as future president facing Légitime and Gen Canal in opposition.
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MM. Martineau
Deliois
Durochert
Moliére
Brédy
Hipeerie
Alexis
Milionaird
H. W. Furniss
Cauvin
Canal
Pubic Safety Committee
Furniss
New York Times
Washington
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Haiti
Black Republic
State Department
Simon
Revolutionary Army
Navy Department
Shipley
Des Moines
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Gen. Canal
Légitime
Reichstag Debate on Ministerial Responsibility Dull
Berlin December 2 The Reichstag resumes debate on ministerial responsibility with low attendance and sparse galleries. Graef of the Agrarians regrets the topic but supports committee consideration. Naumann notes warship and army issues but hopes for government participation. Majority decide to refer motions to a committee for report.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Graef
Joseph Naumann
British Schooner Lady Kensington Seized off Margarita
Capt. Jewett reports the British trading schooner Lady Kensington seized by Venezuelan authorities near Margarita about ten weeks ago. Crew and passengers were held as prisoners and later sent home via Colon, while the vessel's fate remains unclear with rumors it was sunk. An inquiry is under way in St Vincent to uncover the full course of events.
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Kensington
Carupano
Venezuela
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Margarita
Caribbean Sea
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Berlin ratifies Salvador Germany trade treaty
The Bundesrath today ratified the commerce treaty between Salvador and Germany. Paris dispatches note Henry Vignaud has been elected president of Americanists. A late Provisional report from Fat ersburg mentions twenty six.
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Bundesrath
Salvador
Germany
Paris
Henry Vignaud
Bes
Castro not welcome. Paris cabinet to discuss hosting
Paris reports indicate a Times correspondent found Castro of Venezuela faces refusal of hospitality in France. A cabinet council will debate the matter on Saturday with likely disappointment for the South American president’s expected refuge in Paris.
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London
Paris
London Times
Castro
Venezuela
France
Shah Sets Himself Right In Persian Constitutional Dialog
The Shah of Persia in a Teheran interview advocates gradual constitutional reform. He calls Mejliss retrogressive and supports training the people to value parliamentary government, warning against a rushed decision and noting tensions in Tabriz where many residents are Caucasian and prone to upheaval.
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Teheran
Shah of Persia
Persia
National Assembly
Council of State
Tabriz
Taft Endorses Japanese Pact With Strong Support
Taft indicated the American Japanese accord will have full weight during his administration. He endorsed the understanding and favored measures to keep relations with the Orient cordial. In Shanghai the Singanpao welcomed the pact as peace in the Pacific and hoped China join the alliance under the new Emperor.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Orient
Shanghai
Singanpao
Pacific
China
Higher Tariff Plan for France To Be Submitted
Paris reports the tariff commission has nearly finished a tariff revision project after six months of testimony. Due January, the proposal aims to strengthen France’s concessions policy with a general 20 percent rise in maximum rates while minimum rates stay the same. U.S. interests such as leather rubber retail typewriters and machinery would see higher maximum duties.
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Paris
Tariff Commission
France
United States
Submarines for Germany Push in Kiel Design
Berlin reports the German Admiralty will heavily push submarine warfare with a Kiel developed vessel after three years of trials. A 1909 budget allocates 2.5 million dollars, with 3.75 million dollars sought for 1910. Orders have been placed in Denmark for six submarines to be completed promptly.
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Berlin
Europe
Kiel
Typhoon Destroys Fishing Fleet Off Hatsu Island
Thirty five Japanese fishing boats were wrecked by a typhoon off Hatsu Island in Kawatsu Bay. It is reported that 250 fishermen have died.
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Tokio
Kawatsu Bay
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