Panama Canal dredge bids spark cost buying debate
President Taft backs cheaper foreign bids for Panama canal dredges while Congress takes no action. Secretary Taft argues procurement should favor lowest price abroad if delivery, quality, and other terms match American offers, noting cement purchases and future needs. Maryland Steel argues higher local costs, while Scottish firm Simons & Co. would deliver to Cristobal at lower total price.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Congress
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
America
Panama Canal
Colon
la Boca
Pacific
Isthmus
Mary and Steel Company
Sparrows Pome, Mad
William
Simons, & .Co
Maryland Steel Company
Simons & Co
Tsethmian Canal
United States
Philippines
Australia
Pacific Coast
Hay- Varilla
Republic of Panama
Canal
Dick and
Ankenr
Senate
Bert
Ankeny
Premaiis
Esriy
Comerese
Tehali
Shonts
Mniess
William Simons & Co
Renfrew
Scotland
Maryland
Granemite
Wrestia
Isthmae
United Water
Wr. Shonta
Cecemtedon
Incognito Visit by Baroda Maharajah Surprises New York
A powerful Indian ruler with vast wealth and autocratic authority arrived in New York incognito. He travels without pomp, accompanied only by a few aides and his family, while leaving most life details to officials in India. He plans no grand White House reception and seeks modest contact with American leaders to compare political conditions.
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United States
New York City
Maharajah
Sevagee Rao-Gauwar-Sena-Khat Syamsher-Bahadoor
Baroda
Star of India
America
India
Ept
Stoosevelt
White House
Garoda
Cement Purchase Debate Over Foreign vs American Cement
The correspondence shows arguments over buying foreign cement despite American industry preferences. Joseph Bucklin Bishop notes a 20 000 barrel purchase abroad would not justify paying $7 400 more for American cement when foreign cement is equal in quality. Senator Dick protests, urging patronage of American firms to support American labor and industry.
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Joseph Bucklin Bishop
Triumph of Diplomacy Sealed by British Ultimatum
Constantinople May 1 British pressure on the Ottoman government forced the Sultan to accept all demands after hours of haggling. Ambassador O Connor pressed ministers and after a tense summit the Turkish cabinet yielded to the ultimatum. The Imogene’s arrival boosted British leverage and Ankara issued formal notice of Britain’s protectorate over Egypt. Delineation talks were assigned to Colmes Muse Ser Rey and Fetmi Rey for a frontier commission.
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Associated Prem
Constantinople
O'Connor
Egypt
Vildiz
Fulton
Acrsie
Imogene Dovbtieee
Great Britain
Colmes MuseSer Rey
Fetmi Rey
Aspen Ea Commission
Tra
Turkey
Oshkosh Opens Baseball Season at Home With Freeport
Oshkosh hosts Freeport Thursday at the Driving Park for the season opener with a parade, band, and expected big crowds. Mayor Banderob to throw the first ball. J T Powers and league officials may attend. Oshkosh aims to draw large receipts to sustain the state pro league as the team returns tomorrow from a ten-game trip, now set for twelve home games with foes Freeport Wausau and La Crosse. Beebe may join the Chicago National roster. weekday games start 3:45 and Sunday at 3:00.
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Onlikosh
Freeport
Banderob
Fitch
Oshkosh
Arion
Main Street
J. T. Powers
Chicago
John Banderob
Ingura
Driving Park
Wausau
la Crosse
O'Rourke
Oshkosh Baseball Association
Peters
Murphy
National Association
Fred Beebe
Beebe
Rhnalan
Four Men Killed in Race Clash at Crawford Nebraska
An Associated Press dispatch from Crawford Nebraska reports four men dead in clashes between white residents and black soldiers from Fort Robinson. White Willam Murphy was killed by soldiers guarding the jail around midnight while others opposed local authorities as a plan to aid prisoners failed.
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Ar Associated Press
Lincoln
Net
Crawford
Neb
Fort Robinson
Willam Murphy
Craxford
Murphy
Arther Moss
Atchman
Senator Burrows backs Vernon nomination after probe
Washington May 1. Senate committee on finance reports no charges sustain against William T. Vernon of Ranmr nominated as treasurer. The committee chairman William Burrows will present a favorable report at the next meeting.
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Associated Breee
Washington
DP. T
Burrows
William T. Vernon
Ranmr
Recognition Request Alarms Kingston District Meeting
A Kingston area report notes a union reunion and worker concerns affecting 3 new work groups in the district. The event references Coeymeas and Port Bee rent actions and mentions Mal Paksak on 24:8 in connection with union activities and potential recognition efforts.
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Kingston
Atdee
Tanita
Coeymeas
Port Bee
Etrigers
Mal Paksak
Entitled to a Hearing in Police Dismissal Case
A Racine report says Judge Beidon ruled Nek C Pedersen and Matthew Seifer, former Milwaukee police, are entitled to a hearing and back pay after being dismissed by the fire and police commission without a hearing. Each seeks five months salary totaling about 345 dollars, noting the board’s action was illegal. The decision impacts police discipline procedures statewide, affirming investigations before dismissal.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Beidon
Nek C. Pedersen
Matthew Seifer
Calary
Ilegal
Beldon
Tragedy in the South as Craed By Drink Incites Shootings
An intoxicated man breaks into a boarding house and wounds three, then fires at a clerk who refused to sell cartridges. He later killed a clerk in Norh and Clark and escaped into nearby woods after snatching ammunition. Authorities and volunteers hunt the fugitive.
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Cletrk
Clark
S. Purcell
Too Purells
Mark
Brad
Dorweddy
Norh & Clark
Cheek
Nash
Unclear OCR Note Indicates Attendant Leaders in Turmoil
Fragmentary text reports a leadership dispute or appointment issue with names and titles garbled. Mentions a pastor and election or confirmation process and a possible replacement. No clear dates or places readable.
Railways and Coal Inquiries Report Summary
Report outlines a railroad and coal inquiry by a commission. Mentions investigations into alleged commercial links between operators and large firms. Notes scrutiny of interregional aspects and regional impacts.
Deadlock in Oshkosh streetcar row with Winnebago Traction talks
The Winnebago Traction Company and Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light face a deadlock over North Main street track use. Directors planned a 7:30 pm meeting to decide on a temporary connection pact. Fond du Lac interests press for settlement, citing revenue losses and delays while offering to extend feeder systems and track access to ease service to the park.
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Winnebago ‘Traction. Company
Traction ‘Company
North Main Street
Traction Company
Winnebago Traction Company
Ceol
H. I. Weed
Eastern
Wisconsin Halfway & Light Company
South Main Street
Fox River
Ninth Street
Winnebago Tracton Company
Division Street
Staess
Milwaukee
Representnenta
Oshkosh
Winne
Fond du Lac Lompany
High Street
Eastern Wisconsin Railway Lights Company
Winnebaca Traction Company
WLC
Cowling
T. W. Spence
John F
teTupe
Fond DU Lac Company
Rmith
Colombia Construction
Pany
Eastern Wisconsin Company
Smith
Astern Wlaconal Railway and Light Company
Fond du Lac Iune
la Many
Osekosh
Black Wolf
Thut Wodont
Wisconsin
Inbi
Soprane Emart
High
Hearing Closes In Oshkosh Controversey Plan Voted On
The hearing closed at three this afternoon as the city and riparian owners argued revisions and a plan. Major Dudson summarized the proposed petition for permeable access while committees met to discuss seating and appointments. City officials and lawyers from Oshkosh and allied groups attended as speakers outlined allotments and future steps.
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Phauhhaasa
Megas Hotpop
Lge Wags
Pweald
Jon Tor
Major Dudson
Kla
Milwaukee
Dud- Whlrasa
Thera
Wets
Capi
MLN
Feawarda
Orbison
Appictan
Walter Power
Pogines
George W. Randall Jane
Oshkosh
Explosion Kills Seven Miners at Shenandoah Colliery
An explosion of dynamite at Shenandoah City colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company tears seven miners to pieces and burns twelve. About fifty men were at work when the blast occurred in the east gangway. all deaths and most injuries were among the first lift workers. Rescue teams under Mine Inspectors Lamb and Fenton and superintendent Pollard led the effort as crowds gathered. All killed and wounded were foreigners. mine damage was limited.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah, Pa
Shenandoah City
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company
Lamb
Fenton
Pollard
Chandler Bages Tillman Statement on Rail Rate Bill
In Washington on May 15 Senator Tillman presented a memorandum from ex-Senator William Chandler regarding the court review amendment to the railway rate bill. The statement followed extra senate debate and the expectation of renewed discussion on the president’s relation to the railroad bill.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Tillman
William
Chandler
Senate
Bil
Northwestern Mutual official testifies on suicide policy cases
Milwaukee May 15 Second Vice President Skinner of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance testified before a Wisconsin legislative committee. He sought to present evidence on suicide cases tied to policies including a Cleveland man whose policy was altered by his family through a Chicago agent. The insured murdered someone then killed himself before two year death benefit limits expired. Taxation of the company in Wisconsin was also discussed.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Skinner
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wisconsin Legislative Committee
Cleveland, O
Chicago
Wisconsin
Dowie Denies Insolvency in Federal Receivership Case
Attorneys for John Alexander Dowie filed a formal answer in federal court asserting that all of his property was not restored. Extended arguments followed the submission as the Dowie camp disputed the insolvency claim in the receiver ship proceedings.
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Associated Trussy
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Dowir
Fishermen Arrested in May Closed Season Charge
Andrew Tudzit, a fisherman, was arrested by Constable G. PD. Moniz at Porley on a deputy’s complaint during the closed season. He was arraigned in municipal court and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for May 2.
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Andrew Tudzit
Porley
G. PD. Moniz
James
BR. Pollett Charset
Municipal c
Carey
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Lis
Associated
Atlanta
James H. Clark
Chamblee
Will J. Cheek
Dunscoody
Purcell
W. S. Purcell
Chamba
Ekalb
Fulton County
Harper
John Stem Denica
Pr Arenciatey
Ee York
Chicka
Johnston
Namerce Commission
Inter Lata Acres
Com-promine
Andoah, IR
Workman
Relhilven
Coal and Iron
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M. Goverswest
Heymans Ca
Mirra Therravenet Hotton
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