Isthmian Canal Commission Reports Rapid Isthmus Progress
Chairman Shonts notes strong progress on the Isthmus of Panama during his visit. He cites 200 French houses repaired, a new 28 feet deep dock at Christobal, progress on dock 14, and planned shops and yards at Cristobal La Boca and line end. Panama railroad bridges strengthened to handle heavier locomotives and health conditions show improved outcomes with 4,000 workers and fewer Ancon hospital patients.
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Washington
Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Stevens
Hogues
Christobal
Cristobal
la Boca
Ancon Hospital
Cuba Seeks New Trade Treaty With United States
Havana reports a Cuban agricultural coalition fears tariff cuts on Philippine products and pushes for a general commerce and navigation treaty to replace the current reciprocity accord. Directors met President Palma to outline the plan and secure government support.
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Havana
United State
United Movement Agricultural Organizations
Cuba
United States
Palma
Monopoly Charge Fails Against Beef Packers
Federal Judge J Otis Humphrey overruled the packers demurrer on odd numbered monopoly counts in a conspiracy case. He allowed extension to challenge the first count and overruled that demurrer too. Defendants were given until Monday to enter special pleas.
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Chicago
J. Otis Humphrey
Humphrey
Farewell planned for Governor Luke E. Wright
Manila crowds prepare a banquet reception and water pageant for Governor Wright before his departure for America. Wright vetoes a public gift proposal to avoid any implication he might not return to the islands. Foreign residents approve the farewell gesture.
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Wright
Manila
Luke E. Wright
America
Missionary plea for Christian spread in Hawaii
Worcester Mass October meeting of the American Missionary association heard Rev Mr Doremus Scndder of Honolulu urge the establishment of Christianity as Hawaii's religion. He noted Japanese residents run about 50 schools teaching Buddhism the Japanese language and loyalty to Japan and the emperor.
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Worcester
Mass
American Missionary Association
Doremus Scndder
Honolulu
Stara and Stripes
Japan
Jerry Simpson Has Quiet Day
Wichita Kansas reports ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson slept quietly at 10 o clock last night. His son Lester Simpson and family arrived from Roswell New Mexico yesterday morning.
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Jerry Simpson
Wichita
Kan
Lester Simpson
Roswell
N. M
Government files injunctions to break local trusts in Hawaii
Honolulu reports acting under the U S attorney general District Attorney Breckens files a suit against Allen and Robinson Lewers and Cooke and Wilder and Co to end a 90 percent control of Hawaii s lumber market and inflated prices. A show cause hearing is set for December 4. Similar action against cattle and meat dealers is anticipated as leading ranchers allegedly restrain retail competition.
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Honolulu
United States Attorney General
Breckens
Allen & Robinson, Lewers & Cooke
Wilder & Co
Islands
United States
Dole
American rights sustained in Gloucester Newfoundland fishery
Secretary Root and Sir Mortimer Durand report progress in resolving the Gloucester Newfoundland fisheries dispute. An American register signifies nationality and license to trade and fish, and Newfoundland authorities are urged to withdraw objections once clarified. American fishermen may continue fishing with State Department approval.
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Washington
Root
Mortimer Durand
Newfoundland Inspector of Revenue Protection Service
Newfoundland
State Department
Warships in Caribbean tied to Venezuela-France row
Secretary Root works to ease the Venezuela France dispute over diplomatic break with M. Taigny. Paris supports him as French ambassador Jusserand backs the charge d affaires. two warships are reported in the Caribbean.
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Washington
Root
M. Taigny
Caracas
M. Jusserand
Senor Veloz
State Department
Paris
France
Caribbean Sea
Alturas Fire Ravages Modoc County Town
A late night fire in Alturas California destroyed a large part of Modoc county's thriving town. Origin unknown but started in a candy factory at 9 p m. A brisk wind spread the flames. firefighters could not halt the blaze and property worth about 75000 dollars was burned.
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Alturas
Cal
Reno
Nev
Modoc County
Francis Found Guilty in Mail Fraud Trial
Stanley Francis was found guilty today in the United States District Court after a trial that began October 9. He faced charges of using the mails to defraud in connection with the defunct Storey Cotton company, and was identified as a principal in the Storey Bottom company which owed $2,926,578 to customers.
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Francis
Philadelphia
Stanley Francis
United States District Court
Storey Cotton Company
Storey Bottom Company
Great Storm in Oklahoma Claims Two Children in Manfoodkit
Heavy wind storms swept Eastern Oklahoma last night with Manfoodkit worst hit as two children were killed and nine injured, two probably fatally. Meriden saw a house demolished with no injuries, while near Cushing farm buildings were damaged but no casualties reported.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
O. T
Manfoodkit
Meriden
Cushing
Port Or Steamship Timetable to Goldendale
Steamer leaves Portland daily Sunday 7 a m with 60 N trains at Lyle 5 15 p m for Goldendale Train arrives 7 35 p m Steamer arrives The 6 30 p m Steamer leaves The Dalles daily except Sunday 7 00 a m C R N trains leaving Goldendale 6 15 a m connects with this steamer for Portland arriving Portland 6 p m Meals served on all steamers Accommodations for teams and wagons For rates berth reservations write to 8 McDonseen Fae General Office Portland Or
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Portland
Lyle
Goldendale
Dalles
McDonseen Fae General Office
Portland, Or
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