Panama Canal plan under debate in light of progress
The article surveys engineers' opinions on building a sea level canal versus a lock system, noting rapid progress under American direction. It argues a sea level canal could be completed sooner, though officials may hesitate to change plans. It also examines German constitutional changes proposing ministerial responsibility and the political constraints involved.
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Panama Canal
Panam Canal
Bea
Atts International Board of Canning
Enginerre
Rm Ae Fevel
Unetuima
Canphure Djen
de Lesseps
Ameren
Geb-Baels
Nven
Prosperity Returns Spark Economic Booms Across Nation
A wave of renewed optimism grips the country as promises of growth resurface after a long slump. The article notes manufacturing, freight, and retail activity rising while public mood shifts toward stronger demand and fewer delays. Political friction and cautious budgeting accompany the revived confidence as Congress maneuvers around fiscal policy and presidential messaging.
Controversy Over Panama Canal Purchase Continues
The article questions the $40,000,000 Panama Canal purchase, urging full disclosure of records and details. It defends President Roosevelt while noting calls for transparency, naming possible graft and urging public access to documents and direct transactions.
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Panama
Tongersa
Panta Canal Company
Roosevelt
Broseh “Nauldator
Adil
Siates
Panama Canal
Congress to Tackle End-of-Year Gripes and Prizes
The piece quotes conjecture on President presence and wartime reprieves, jokes about Christmas gifts and tea in Ceylon, and satirical jabs at diplomacy about Bulgaria, Turkey, and the baby emperor. It suggests Congress faces a heavy agenda amid political humor.
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Congress
Cme
Billek
Chicago
Ceylon
Notable Upsets and Travels Highlight Early 1900s Notes
News notes recount burglaries in Humboldt Michigan with losses of money and bonds, Bryan visiting Port Arthur Texas at John W. Gates residence, May Irwin ill in St. Louis, Roosevelt's speech prompts debate, Bryce predicts southern growth, Landis named tax collector candidate, and a car crash injures Guatemalan and South American officials in Washington.
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Humboldt
W. J. Bryan
John W. Gates
Port Arthur
Tex
May Irwin
St. Louis
Nicholas J. Demerath
Kewauner
Commercial Congress
James Bryce
South
Roosevelt
Charles Landis
Terre Naute
Ind
Theveridge
Révenus
Terres Haute
Peoria
Washington
Genor Don Juan Barrier
Guatemala
CIA
Benor
Tron Lule Holedo Herrmrte
United States
John Drummond
South America
Wisconsin News Roundup of Bonds Deaths and Local Notes
Kenosha plans to issue bonds for a new school building. Maj Newton Jones, Civil War veteran, dies at Fort Atkinson aged seventy. Milwaukee charity ball raises about 2600 for the Dibies home. A pulp shortage foresees paper famine in Wisconsin. Three University of Wisconsin students contract diphtheria amid eradication efforts. Grand Rapids forms a Daughter of the American Revolution chapter with Mrs Emily Witter as regent. Cal George P P Carman long-time Lake Geneva resident and Civil War veteran dies at seventy one. Dr Richard Macher, state chemist, warns against adulterated products sold in Wisconsin. Ex-State Senator Tullis E Roehr of Milwaukee improving after accidental shooting. hospital stay expected weeks. Milton centenary observances at the state university with a lecture by John C Freeman. Spotters on Racine streetcars report derelictions from fare to collisions with Kris. Eleven years ago Frank Christiansen, a stage provider, was struck by a bullet. surgery removed the bullet and the impediment to speech disappeared.
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Kenosha
Newton Jones
Fort Atkinson
Milwaukes
Wisconsin
State University
Grand Rapids
Emily Witter
George PP. Carman
Lake Geneva
Richard Macher
Hed Olla
Tullis E. Roehr
Milwaukee
Det
Milton
The
John C Freeman
Racine
Kris
Frank Christiansen
Human Hearts at Baumen’s drug store advance sale opens
Amusements column praises a tenth season drama "Human Hearts" for its rich incident, moral themes, and strong Arkansas hill setting. It lauds the cast, stage design, and the play’s instructive yet entertaining nature. Manager Williams announces Sunday performances with advance sale Friday morning.
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Ufe
Arkansas
Logan Farm
Denoument
Willams
Baumen
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy in Ad
An advertisement argues catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and urges internal remedies. It touts Kali's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure as direct acts on blood and mucous tissues, claiming strong endorsements from physicians and testimonials. It also promotes a constipation pill.
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Teatimoniais Tres. Ry, Cheney & CO
Propa, Totello
O. l Bold Py Agi Price
New Skin Remedy Claims Quick Cure for Pimples
An ad touts an experimental skin treatment named possum with a free package offered by the Emergency Laboratory at 32 West Twenty-fifth Street New York. It promises to cure eczema acne blotches and hives as well as itching feet and is said to work within twenty four hours without soap or water, though the text reads as a questionable claim with sensational assurances.
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B.A
Mall of the Emergency
Laboratoryes
Twenty-fifth Street
New York
Population and Industry Snapshots From An Era
Baltimore residents spend 40000 dollars annually on bottled water. New York City births rise with Manhattan seeing four children born every five minutes. The U S leads with 900000th birth, expect to exceed one million by 1811. Chicago reports soot from Central railroad deposits yearly. US spans nearly 40000 miles of electric railways. St Johns Hospital London notes diphtheria antitoxin treats a skin form of eczema. Mendal in Tyrol holds steepest railroad grade at 64 feet per 100. Vesuvius line followed at 63. Forestry schools expand from none ten years ago to several top European ranks and foresters reach 400 trained in the United States.
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Baltimore
New York City
Manhattan
United Sates
Chicago
Tinois Central Railroad
Michigan Avenue
Parkstow
United States
St. John’s Hospital
London
England
Mendal
Tyrol
Vesuvius
Europe
Political folly and quotes spill from Wisconsin papers
A collage of editorial notes and quips across Wisconsin papers mocks politics, noting hydrophobia claims from affection demonstrations, expense guesses for Senator Stephenson, Taft autograph letters, and the high cost of campaigns. It also praises originality in Ellsworth and lampoons semi-editorial stunts.
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Eagon
Antigo Journal
Philadelphia
Milwaukee Journal
The
Stephenson
Ike
Grigin Bay
Gazaile
Ellaworth Record
Morris B. Kimmiill
Seta
Madison Journal
Congress
Miwaukes
Wisconsin
Taft
SF. Parmentier
Thia City
Green Bay Gnaeette
Wausau
Notes by the Funny Men
A collection of quips and exchanges shows explorers debating speed and lectures, a student planning a literary career, family dynamics about debts and education, a judge and farmer conflict, and lottery jokes from a London Times context. The items mix humor with social observations.
Frontier tragedy in a hunter’s tale and a preacher's boast
A hunting scene turns brutal when a doe is shot by a hunter framed as a minister. The wounded animal staggers to death while the hunter boasts of his marksmanship. A nighttime prayer interrupts the grim event as stars witness the slaughter, prompting a grim moral contrast.
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Roth
Dearborn Woman Faces Murder Charge After Hotel Tragedy
Minnie Maget of Dearborn Missouri fatally harmed her two year old son and shot herself in a St Joseph hotel room. Both were found unconscious and rushed to a hospital where the child died and the mother survived under guard. Authorities expect a murder warrant if she does not die. The 25 year old, recently separated, had begun divorce proceedings and is believed to be temporarily insane due to domestic troubles.
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Associated Press
St. Joseph
Dea
Minnie Maget
Dearborn
St. Josephs
Admiral Coghlan's Funeral Procession at Arlington
The body of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan is interred at Arlington National Cemetery after military ceremonies. A funeral service was held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington with Rev. George W. Smith officiating. The military escort included the Marine Band four marines from the Washington Barracks and a company of bluejackets.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Joseph B. Coghlan
New Rochelle
M. C
Arlington National Cemetery
St. John's Episcopal Church
George W. Smith
Navy
Marine Band
Washington Barracks
Spooner Cited for Wisconsin Secretary of State Post
Wisconsin reaction shows John C Spooner favored for appointment as secretary of state in Taft administration. Support crosses party lines despite disagreements on federal control over interstate commerce. Editors predict Spooner's acceptance if offered and note broad local backing.
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Mr. Spooner
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Colonel Spooner
la Crosse
Windis
Spooner
Taft
Milwaukee Sentinel
Reckless Christmas Giving and Charity Responsibility
A critique of year round poverty and gift giving urging churches and charities to raise incomes, reduce waste, and work with social agencies so Christmas supports independence and long term relief rather than episodic aid. The piece cites Mary Wilcox Glemm and a dialog about money and charity ethics.
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Mary Wilcox Glemm
Charities and the Commons
Ao Husband Cangt
The Best Cough Care In Old Advert Text
An old remedy touts a half ounce of Virginia oil, three ounces of glycine, and a half pint of whiskey to cure coughs and break a cold in two hours. It advises a teaspoon every four hours and to ask a pharmacist for Menolene, Laach’s Virgin Of ference.
Motors to Climb Mountains in Electric Train Plan
Engineers from the Northern Pacific railway in Livingston Montana study using electricity to haul trains over mountains west of the city. The plan aims to power both passenger and freight services with a Yellowstone River area power plant under consideration.
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Associated Press
Livingston
Mont
Motor Department
Northern Pacific Railway
Yellowstone River
Supply Ship Culgoa Arrives at Colombo Ahead of Fleet
The American supply ship Culgoa arrived today from Cavite at Colombo. The auxiliary cruiser Panther reached port yesterday, with the battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry due next Monday for a six day stay. Preparations for entertaining the American personnel are nearing completion.
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Associated
Paresa
Colombo
Ceylon
Cavite
Panther
Sperry
Poor Economy Cuts Prominent Marriages in 1909
New York social marriages fell twenty percent in 1909, with nationwide declines around seven percent. Pittsburgh rose to sixty-nine from sixty-five, Chicago held at 135, Philadelphia dropped to 224, Boston to 147, St. Louis down to 21, San Francisco up to 119, Baltimore 99, and Minneapolis 27. Southern cities showed little change.
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New York
Ecclat Register
New York City
Pittsburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
San Francisco
Baltimore
St. Paul
Minneapolis
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