Free Hand in Reorganization of Panama Canal Commission
Washington March 30 The first practical step toward reorganization of the Panama canal commission occurred as Secretary Taft asked the Washington based members to resign per Roosevelt instructions. The resignations will reach the president tomorrow with Major General George W Davis awaiting a prompt reply. The move aims to give the president a free hand in personnel changes as Attorney General Moody previously ruled seven members must serve. Members listed include Rear Admiral John G Walker retired chairman and civil engineers William Barclay Parsons William H Burr Benjamin M Harrot and C Ewald Grunsky.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Taft
George W. Davis
Army
Canal Zone
Moody
Goldsborough Fails In Speed Trial At Elliot Bay
The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough averaged 25 knots in the final trial on Elliott Bay with 29.4 knots on one half mile segment but could not sustain it. The trial reported minor engine troubles and blown packing while the Navy weighs next steps after submitting results to Washington. The trial board included Bleeker Buret Potts Doyle and Fish with Davidson and crew from Paul Jones aiding engineering.
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Seattle
Goldsborough
Elliot Bay
Navy Department
Washington
J. W. B. Bleeker
Bremerton Navy Yard
J. B. Buret
Stacy Potts
R. M. Doyle
Philadelphia
B. N. Fish
G. C. Davidson
Paul Jones
Albany Woolen Mill destroyed by fire in Oregon
The Albany woolen mill operated by Bannockburn Woolen Mills of Portland was entirely destroyed by fire on Wednesday. Losses are estimated around 50000 to owners and years of city payroll and stores. The mill structure could not be rebuilt for less than 75000. earlier cost was 70000 with 20000 added later. Fire began in a drying room area likely from an explosion in steam drying equipment. The big boiler and engine may be unharmed though surrounding detonations were heard.
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Albany, Or
Albany Woolen
Bannockburn Woolen Mills Company
Portland
Bannockburn Woolen Milla Company
No Person was Responsible in Grover Factory Explosion
Brockton Massachusetts March 30 A statement that no evidence showed any person criminally liable for the Grover shoe factory explosion that killed 568 workers was made by District Attorney French. He said the inquest concluded there was a hidden defect in the factory boiler likely cause.
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Brockton
Mass
R. B. Grover Company
French
United States to Assume Dominican Finances Budget
News from Santo Domingo reports Washington has accepted the Dominican proposal for the U S government to take control of the republic’s finances to divert revenue for debt payment while awaiting Senate action. The measure is viewed favorably by local officials and citizens eager for financial stability.
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Santo Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Washington
United States
American Senate
Hitchcock designates William H. Code chief engineer of Indian irrigation
March 30 report states Hitchcock named William H. Code of Los Angeles as chief engineer for Indian irrigation. He will supervise irrigation construction on Indian reservations across the West.
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Washington
Hitchcock
William H. Code
Los Angeles
Bowen is Upheld in Venezuelan Arbitration Dispute
Dr. Jose de Jesus Paul, Castro’s special representative, met the U S president to discuss the Venezuela U S tensions. Bowen is said to have conveyed only the exact State Department arbitration instructions, with no altercations, and Castro’s displeasure should go through formal diplomatic channels.
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Washington
Jose de Jesus Paul
Castro
Venezuela
United States
Paul
Caracas
Bowen
State Department
Russians plan to abandon Sakhalien as ice clears
Strengthen Northern Forts Tokio March 31 reports interest shifts east as Russians prepare to abandon Sakhalien when harbors free of ice. They bolster defenses north of the Tumen near Hunchun, northwest of Possiet bay, and along the Ninguta Kirin railway corridor 160 miles east by north from Kirin. A highway links Possiet bay to Ninguta joining the Kirin road.
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Tokio
Sakhalien
Tumen River
Corea
Hunchun
Possiet Bay
Ninguta
Kirin
Creditors in Santo Domingo settlement at State Department
Washington reports focus on how French and Belgian creditors respond to Santo Domingo settlement. Their claims total 16 million dollars and a negative reply could cause an awkward situation for the U S government. Port Arthur loss commission named with General Roop presiding and a May start.
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Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Roop
Reuberg
Giebenckoff
Kamaroff
Demonenkoff
Krijanovsky
Bogaviesky
Dikoff
Doubasoff
All but American Treaty Ratified in Berne
The Bundesrath in Berne on March 31 ratified all pending commerce treaties except the United States accord. Further talks are needed due to the American Senate altering a key clause of the pact.
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Berne
Switzerland
Bundesrath
United States
American Senate
Travel schedule links Wahkiacus Goldendale and The Dalles
Steamer departs Portland daily at 7 a m except Sunday, connects with C N at Lyle for Goldendale arriving The Dalles 6 30 p m. Return steamer leaves The Dalles daily except Sunday at 7 a m with C R N trains Goldendale 6 15 a m arriving Portland 6 p m. Meals aboard and wagon accommodations. For rates and reservations contact 8. McDonald Portland agent.
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Albany
Thes. P. South
8. P
Corvallis
Newport
Detroit
G. P Albany
Ortland
Breitenbusht Springs
Portland
T. H. Curtis
Thos. Cockrell
H. H. Cronise
Corval
Wahkiacus, Ag
Goldendale
Klickitat Valley
C. & N. Cite
Lyle
Dalles
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Szeneeen
Mann & Co
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Wunn & Co
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Port and, Oregon
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Regulator
Dalles City
Metlako
Lyle, Wash
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Foley
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Osgood St
Poley
J. H. Browning
D.D.S
Orrick, Mo
F. H. Caldwell & Company
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