Review of the Weeks Happenings Across Nations and Politics
A condensed survey notes Germany recognizes Panama, Cartagena tensions over an American consul, and Mitchell to press the 1905 fair bill. Reports cover storms in Europe, agricultural credit, Hawaiian corruption charges, and global moves from Russia to the Pacific. Also noted are Dreyfus, Huntington estate, and Roosevelt atop policy debates. General highlights include tariff fights, postal frauds, and growing unrest in Colorado Utah strikes.
Colombia seeks unity as war talk eases
Washington reports Dr. Herran has silenced Reyes party members and Bolivar supporters. Colombian leaders hold talks to resolve the South American crisis and align plans with U S advice, aiming to stabilize Colombia and consider troop movements toward the isthmus if needed.
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Washinton
Dr. Herran
Reyes Party
Bolivar Commission
South American
General Reyes
United States
Colombia
Post Office Frauds Revealed in Government Losses
Washington reports show corrupt officials and confederates gained modest sums compared with the broad government losses. Examples include inflated costs for ink ceasing devices and letter boxes, with totals ranging from tens of thousands to several millions.
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Washington
Louis
Ault & Wiborg
Barrett
Arnold
Machen
Beavers
Virtually Shut Out Powers In Macedonian Gendarmerie Plan
London reports a clash over officer appointments to the Turkish gendarmerie in Macedonia. Britain sought three English officers while Austria-Hungary and Russia pressed for 180 each, aiming to block others from real control. The Macedonian relief fund notes pneumonia and pleurisy ravaging refugees in burned villages due to exposure and destitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chronicle
Macedonia
Great Britain
Austro-Hungary
Russia
Austria
Macedonian Relief Fund
Russians Patrol Around Hsinmintun Amid Railway Quiet
The Times Pekin correspondent reports small Russian units patrolling the area around Hsinmintun at the end of a rail line between the Great Wall and Niu Chwang. They claim to suppress brigands though the region remains quiet. Chinese fear Russia may occupy the railway and advance toward the Great Wall.
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London
the Times
Pekin
Hsinmintun
Great Wall
Niu Chwang
Chinese Government Prohibits Trade Across China
The Morning Post reports China may ban all Chinese trade within China in response to Canada’s law barring Chinese from Canadian territory. The decision reflects retaliation for Canadian immigration restrictions and aims to curb Chinese commerce in Chinese regions.
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London
The
Morning Post
China
Dominion of Canada
Canadian
Nine Great Canals and Their Vast Costs
A dated summary outlines major world canals including Panama Suez and Moscow Bay routes, detailing lengths, costs and profits. It covers Panama at 90 miles long with over 100 million dollars spent, Suez and Cronstadt, Kaiser Wilhelm and Welland, and the Welland canal’s tolls and locks.
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Washington
T of Commerce
Bureau of Statistics
Statesman
Bay of Constadt
St. Petersburg
Russia
Gronstadt
Gulf of Finland
Corinthi
Gulf of Corinth
Gulf of Aegina
Adriatic
Mediterranean
Suez
Cronstadt
Manchester Ship Canal
England
Mersey River
Liverpool
Atlantic Ocean
Manchester
the Statesman
Baltic
North Seas
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Baltic Sea
Kiel
Welland
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Ontario
St. Mary’s River
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
United States
Michigan
Dakota Divorce Decree Ruled Null Under Statute
Des Moines, December 2 Judge declared a Dakota divorce decree null and void if the non litigant sides are shown to seek only a divorce. The ruling holds that such a decree obtained under Dakota statutes is invalid when proven to lack genuine litigation intent.
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Des Moines
Oregon legislature urged to fund Dalles Celilo canal land
Washington engineers say an extra session of the Oregon legislature could resolve the Dalles Celilo canal issue. They favor a state appropriation to buy the required right of way and present lands to the federal government, avoiding new federal appropriations and possible delays from condemnation. Over $300000 is currently available for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalles-Celilo Canal
Oregon
Congress
Dalles-Celilo
Canal Gift Offer to United States by Colombia
General Rafael Reyes announced Colombia may grant the United States all canal concessions in the Hay Herran treaty free of charge. He said his mission is confidential and that Colombia will devote its efforts to delivering canal rights without payment, claiming Colombia would gain.
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Washington
Republic
United States
Hay-Herron
Rafael Reyes
General Reyes
Colombia
Marroquin
Reyes
Miners End Strike in Northern Colorado on Favorable Terms
In Louisville Colorado the Northern Colorado coal fields miners voted to return to work under operators terms after three ballots. Telegrams from District President Howells signaled opposition withdrawal and about 1,270 miners are expected to resume work immediately, with mines kept in good condition.
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Louisville
Colo
Colorado
Howells
Jones
Ana
Internal Revenue Receipts Decrease in 1903
John W. Yerkes reports total Internal Revenue receipts for the year ending June 30, 1903 at 230,740,927 dollars, about 41,000,000 less than 1902. He attributes the decline to reduced internal revenue taxation rather than weaker business activity.
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Washington
John W. Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Marine Guard Withdrawn from Santo Domingo
Washington dispatch reports commander of the gunboat Newport has withdrawn the marine guard from Santo Domingo after the city’s surrender to Dominican insurgents.
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Washington
Newport
Santo Domingos
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Passenger Services
Train No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P south bound and gives several hours in Albany before the 8 P north bound. Train No 2 links with 8 P trains at Corvallis and Albany for Newport and nearby beaches. Train No 3 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7:00 am and reaches Detroit by noon. For information contact Epwin Sronz Albany Agent and others.
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Albany
8. P
Corvallis
Newport
Beaches
Detroit
Breitenbush
Epwin Sronz
Tear
Cocknell
H. H. Crowe
Yaquina
Eoses-Ceeslo
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Newberg Graphic
L. Woodward
Republic of Panama
Cartegena
Mitchel
Europe
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Brooke
Peso Wood
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Kansas
Bristow
Collis P. Huntington
Sigsbee
Dreyfus
Valdes
Alaska Copper Company
Lord Roberts
Roosevelt
New York
Patti
Cartagena
Cleveland
Utah
Santo Domingo
Mitchell
Oregon Country
Chicago
Panama Canal Company
Funston
Ware
Friends of
O'Day
Wyoming
Hhe
Ak Ee
Dalles
Celilo
Morgan
Panama
America
Post Office
Dakota
Canal
Internal Revenue Receipts
Marine Guard
ETL
And
Union Pacific
Portland
Pullm
Doty
Omaha
Errsce Care
Doty Row
Somnite
Oaks F
Chieti
City
St. Louis
Mem Care
Atlantic Express
Huntingto
St. Paul
Bas Spokane
Alt Tt
Worth
Omana
Denver
Coasen Gas
Ae Socks
Cuengpens
Portland, Or
Paul Fast Mail
Columbia River
Astoria
Willamette River
Balem
Ince
Yamhill
Oregon City
Riparia
Snake River
Lewiston
A. L. Craig
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad
Fiat
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