Taft to Visit Panama to Settle Isthmian Differences
President orders Secretary Taft to travel to Panama to confer with the Panamanian president and canal officials. Admiral Walker and Judge Magoon to join, with Obaldia representing Panama. The trip, likely November 14, aims to inform Congress for future canal legislation and may last under a month.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Senor Obaidi
United States
Secreary of War
Sumner
New York
Obaldia
John G. Walker
Canal Commission
Charles Magoon
Commission
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Senate
House
Congress
Canal Strip
Lands Restored to Entry in Western States
The interior secretary will restore entry to 5 1075 million acres in Oregon Washington and Idaho after withdrawals for forest reserves are canceled. The moves affect 682 940 acres in Oregon 225 000 acres remaining in Washington and 1 420 800 acres in Idaho with Rogue River lands included. The policy aims to spur settlement by overturning these withdrawals ordered by the president.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
Blue Mountain
Rogue River
Idaho
Violent Florida Storm Disrupts Miami Rail Lines
A violent storm struck Miami on Sunday night blowing down telegraph wires and obstructing railroad tracks. Communication was restored only today. Winds reached at least 76 mph with land damage mainly from rain. Surrounding crops suffered substantial harm. a rore with eight crew and four passengers was wrecked.
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Florida
Miami
Fla
Missionary Murder Avenge Urged by Tehran Cable
John Tyler, American vice consul at Tehran, Persia, reports the shah has telegraphed the crown prince of Tabriz to arrest the murderers of Dr Labori, the American missionary killed months ago by fanatical Isians. Some suspects already seized and the message indicates they will be brought to justice.
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Washington
John Tyler
Teheran
Persia
State Department
Tabriz
Labori
Appointment of Ira Harrie as inspector in New York
President Roosevelt appoints Ira Harrie as inspector of the steam service, second bridge district, New York. The action designates Harrie as the official at Rob’s latest post in the harbor region.
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Ishington
Evert
Ira Harrie
Rob
Stir Up Panama Anger Among Canal Commissioners
A World dispatch from Washington reports a move to restrain growing friction between the Panama Isthmus and the canal commission. It cites internal feuds among commissioners, alleged violations of the president’s orders, and plans to remove several members after the election to restore relations with Panama and protect prospective contracts. It notes Secretary Taft’s plenary powers to investigate and decide who stays.
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Republic
New York
Washington
Panama
Canal Commission
Taft
Commission
Barrett
William N. Cromwell
Cromwell
Admiral Walker
Davis
Recoval
Labor Scarcity Hits Louisiana Levee Projects
New Orleans reports a severe labor shortage affecting levee and other state contracts totaling 49 projects outside federal work. Contractors struggle to recruit workers before January 1 while agents recruit labor from incoming Italian immigrants and existing planter interests. Negro labor migration to the city is cited as a contributing factor.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Liguria
Lost 30 000 Men at Port Arthur Invasion Claim
A Chefoo camp-follower now with the Japanese army reports 50 000 Japanese killed before the Port Arthur forts. He says Mikado’s troops attacked boldly, were mowed down by Russian machine guns, and that officers hint at an attempt to take the inner forts and citadel within the month.
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Chicago
Daily News
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Dalny
Enya
Mikado
San Francisco to be western supply hub for U S posts
Supplies from Bay City to San Francisco indicate a shift of western U S depots. Major Devol reports Washington orders abolishing western depots and consolidating 15 000 troops in Alaska the Philippines and the western states under one station in San Francisco. One year of supplies will be stored locally.
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Bay City
San Francisco
Devol
Washington
Department
United States
Alaska
Philippines
British Troops Snowbound Near Pari Jong Pass
British force of two mounted infantry companies is snowbound at Pari Jong Pass near Boutan Thibet after marching through a blinding storm. The town is drifting and the road obliterated. two men died during the night and the force may have to stay.
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Jong
Linean
Beteuk Thibetan
Pari
Boutan
Thibet
Pari Jong Pass
Red Cross to Provide Aid and Build German Hospital
The Central Red Cross committee decides to send further aid for the sea war and to erect a German hospital at Irkutsk, Siberia. It will arrange transportation trains and other support measures for relief efforts.
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Russ
Aa Cross
G Man Red Orpes Society
Irkutks
Siberia
Eal
Retirement Ordered After Terrific Fighting at Shakhe River
General Oku’s forces push west of Fushung and east of Fuling as Russian right wing retreats along the railway. Intense fighting near Manhaipao leaves Russian losses and several guns abandoned while Oku drives a tactical retreat continuation.
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Liao Yang
Oku
Shakhe
Chienliuchangtsen
Hang Cheng
Fushung
Fuling
Chienliuchangteeu
Hun River
Manhaipao
Mandalu
Czar Must Take Initiative Says Hayashi on Peace Timing
Baron Hayashi, Japanese minister in London, tells Associated Press the war will continue through winter and that Tie Pass is the next objective before an advance to Harbin. He says the desire for peace is humane but not for Japan to decide if talks should begin, leaving that to Emperor Nicholas II’s government.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Associated Press
Tie Pass
Harbin
Japan
Nicholas
Time to End War in the Orient Raises Peace Hopes
Washington reports the war in the Orient draws close to U S efforts for peace. President Roosevelt has offered good offices to halt hostilities but cannot act until both sides show willingness, reflecting a long held U S policy to wait for mutual intent.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kosmos Line to Add Six Fast Freight Steamers
San Francisco reports six new Kosmos steamers will join the fleet to run between this port and Hamburg. The ships will be larger and faster than current vessels and will include passenger accommodations. The Kosmos line currently operates ships between Pug etou nd and Hamburg via this port and routes to Mexico Central and South America.
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San Francisco
Kosmos Line
Hamburg
Pugeteound
Parte
Russia Chases Seven Fast Cruisers In Atlantic Front
The Daily Telegraphs St Petersburg correspondent reports Russia is pursuing seven fast cruisers from Chile Argentina and Brazil in the Atlantic theater with pursuit details unfolding amid war chatter.
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Mdon
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Russia
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Joy in Russia as Kuropatkin resumes offensive
Jubilant scenes unfold in St. Petersburg as General Kuropatkin restarts military action. Newsboys sell extras with cries of a great victory while crowds discuss shifting fortunes amid drizzle. The emperor marks the day by promoting retired Turkish-Russian war officers and pensioning survivors and dependents.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Russian Advance Report From Mukden Amid Rain
It is reported the Russian army is advancing near Mukden as rain slows movement. Rivers are hindering fords with no bridges. supplies are delayed. Japanese left flank reportedly driven back with heavy losses and retreat cut off. A Russian regiment rushes to exploit the rout. Fighting occurred on both sides of the Mandarin road.
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Mukden
Mandarin Road
Rumor Of Cunard Liner With 2200 Emigrants Sinks
The Standard reports a Vienna dispatch claiming a Cunard liner carrying 2200 emigrants left Fiume last week and may have sunk off the Spanish coast. London and Liverpool offices have no confirmation and officials say no such report is known beyond The Standard.
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London
Standard
Vienna
Fiume
Adriatic
Cunard
Liverpool
Miners Strike Near End in Colorado District 15
Colorado miners in district No 15 of the United Mineworkers have nearly ended a year long strike. Commissaries closed tents removed and men seek work elsewhere with union clearance cards for prior strikes. William Howells and John Simpson will not seek re election as district leaders. Robert Smith leads for president and Harry Douthwaite for secretary.
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Denver
United Mineworkers of America
Trinidad
Colo
William Howells
John Simpson
District 15
Robert Smith Seeme
Harry Douthwaite
Alaska Transfer Commemoration At New World Fair
Transfer of Alaska marked the 87th anniversary with Alaska day at the world’s fair. A bust of William Henry Seward was unveiled in the Alaska pavilion, presented by Francis Lemoine Loring of New York City. Governor John G. Brady of Alaska responded with remarks. Several others spoke.
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Alaska
United States
William Henry Seward
Francis Lemoine Loring
New York City
John G. Brady
Land withdrawal affects 276 acres near Milk River
Butts Oct 20. A Miner special from Great Falls reports the local land office withdrew 276 acres from all entry forms for the Milk River irrigation project. The withdrawn tract lies northwest of Havre, extending irregularly from the Great Northern line to the international boundary and includes part of lakes, reservoir sites, and lands along Milk River.
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Butts
Great Falla
Havre
Great Northern
Milk River
Allegheny Coal to suspend operations at Harwich mines
Pittsburg Oct 20. The directors of Allegheny Coal company decide to suspend operations at the Harwich mines next Saturday. The move will nearly depopulate a village of about 1000 residents.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Coal Company
Harwich
Mother’s Right Judges Child Custody Adversity Tale
An Illinois court dispute over an adopted child ends with the birth mother winning custody after a late night trial in Montgomery County. Judge Phillips rules the child should be returned to the mother, prompting dramatic scenes as the other claimant undresses the child in front of spectators.
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George A. Dupuy
St. Louis
Missouri
Litchfield
Hillsboro
Montgomery County
Phillips
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Nho
Chicago News
Haggin Baby Ball At Palace In Lexington
Mr and Mrs James B Haggin hosted a baby ball at their Lexington Kentucky mansion. Guests wore infant clothing and favors included children's toys with many items encrusted in jewels.
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Haggin
James B Haggin
Lexington
Anecdotes from Chicago Record-Herald and Bishop Dudley
The excerpt recalls a story of Emmerett avoiding food at gatherings and marveling at her restraint. It also notes anecdotes about the late Bishop Dudley famed for gentle rebukes and a wealthier church member seeking sea sickness prevention by swallowing a sixpence.
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Dudley
False Deduction Sparks Baffling Exchange
A humorous exchange features a detective declaring a man married, a friend denying it, and a stray line noting that Flea was run over by a car last week, illustrating the deadpan wit of the scene.
Goldendale Route Details With The Dalles Connection
The line from Portland offers a daily morning steamer to The Dalles and a later train to Goldendale, with connections to C N trains at Lyle. Steamer arrivals and departures are listed for The Dalles and Goldendale, meals and wagon accommodations noted, S McDonald Portland General Office provided for rates and berth reservations.
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Portland
Lyle
Goldendale
Dalles
S. McDonald
General Office
Portland Or
No. 3 Detroit to Albany Freight Transfer Noted
Fragments show a shipment labeled No. 3 from Detroit to Albany with Edwin Stone as manager and Cockrell and Cronise listed as agents in Corvallia and Corvallia district contexts.
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Edwin Stone
Thos, Cockrell
Albany
H.H. Cronise
Corvallia
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