Panama Canal foal offered for 40 million dollars
A formal proposition to sold the Panama Canal properties to the United States for 40 million dollars was submitted to Washington. The offer came from M Bouerve of the Panama Canal Company and was presented to Admiral Walker, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, with cable instructions from Paris. The package totals 40 million including excavation, railroad stock, maps and records, plus a ten percent cushion.
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Washington
United States
M. Bouerve
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
M. Houefve
Paris
Guirst
M. Huting
Panama Canal Company
Panama
Edward Lampre
New York
Goorrow
Lampre
Isthmian Commission
Panama Canal
Wanted, by the United States, a President
The Washington Post prints ex Senator William E Chandler's article arguing for executive reform. He says a president now handles 20 000 meetings and 2 000 minor tasks plus 200 major duties, wearing down health and limiting focus on big issues. He urges cabinet led governance and asks if Roosevelt would inaugurate such reform.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
William E. Chandler
Spanish Claims Commission
United States
Chandler
Arthur
Navy
McKinley
Mr. Roosevelt
Murderer’s trail widens as ax owner located in Denver
Denver police identify J. Bane a Denver Tramway motorman as owner of the ax used in Harold Fridborn’s murder. Bane recalls losing the tool between December 29 and January 2 and later found it missing. Suspect William Reynolds previously seen with an ax, but his whereabouts and actions remain under investigation. The report also notes a German Mormon conference convening in Berlin.
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Denver
Harold Fridborn
J. Bane
Denver Tramway Company
Clay Street
Lindsey
Bane
Haviland G. Wilmot
Summit Fuel Company
Hayward Place
William Reynolds
Wilmot
Reynolds
Mormon Missionaries Lead German Conference Growth
Hugh J. Cannon leads a Mormon conference with George Q. Cannon’s son recognized as a leader. One hundred twenty-five missionaries operate in Germany and count 2000 followers, with over 100 German missionaries attending the current conference.
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Hugh J. Cannon
George Q. Cannon
Germany
Mint figures on gold and silver output name cites state yields
The 1901 mint report shows a slight overall gain in gold and silver production with Alaska down by about one million dollars. Silver output rose by about 2 million fine ounces, totaling 59,653,788 ounces value 35,792,200 dollars. gold 3,880,578 ounces value 80,218,800 dollars. Colorado gained in gold. other states were nearly stationary. Fort Collins shows beet sugar factory interest, needing 1,200 more acres and pledges from local men to reach 5,000 acres.
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Washington
George B. Roberts
Mint
United States
Alaska
Colorado
Fort Collins
Denver
Jan. G
Denver News
Opera House
Alabama
Arizona
California
Georgia
Idaho
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Virginia
Joeeen
Colorado Notes From 1901 Economic Highlights
Colorado data shows Lake County mining 855000 tons of ore in 1901 with production totaling 12,227,000 dollars. Cripple Creek district gold output reaches 25,500,000 dollars. state cattle, crops, and rail traffic expand. Denver wages, city projects, and public works rise as Canon City church fire causes 2000 dollar damage.
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Lake County
Denver
Colorado
Greeley
Denver Tramway Company
Portland
Victor
Cripple Creek
Colorado City
Texas
Prowers County
Canon City
United States
H. A. Shipman
Stratton
Independence Mines
Colorado & Southern Railway Company
Isabel Hill
Hilfor Denver
Paris
J. P. Knott
William L. Kimerer
Civil Service Board
Colorado Springs
Edward B. Wilson
M. E. Phillips
Grand Junction
Colorado State Cattle Growers’ Association
George F. West
Pueblo
Mayor West
Kentucky
Denver News
T. Arthur
Soda Point
A la Jara
Conejos County
Henry
A. L. Moss
Oakes
Charles L. Adams
Chicago
Feeding and forestry reports from Denver area farms
Time notes at least 20,000 cattle hay fed around Denver with many to go to market in spring. Joe Foy, Fort Collins lamb feeder, bought 700 head more, while Northern Colorado feeds lambs. Horticultural inspector Palmer cites Arapahoe county fruit value at 500000, with 4076 acres in bearing orchards and 17000 trees planted. Brown of the International Society urges forests and warns costly western fires.
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Denver
Chicago
Joe Foy
Fort Collins
New
Colorado
Mr. Foy
J. Palmer
Arapahoe County
International Society of Agriculture
J. Steffing Morton
Nebraska
John B. Brown
Connersville
Indiana
Brown
Rio Grande Road
Utah
General Palmer
Provo
Catalpas
Colorado & Southern
Texas
Illinois Central
Mississippi
Eastern Railway
Black Hills
Saving of $65 over others in price
A notice invites inquiries about a saving of 65 dollars compared with competing prices. Details likely available on request and may reference a specific product or service and the terms of the discount.
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State Elisory Society
Mormons
Berlin
Colorado Notes
Te State Bank
Jno
E. Goppino
Prest
E. J
Gro
W. Swink
W. I. Davenport
Rocky Ford
Enterprise Office
Frisco System
Kansas City
Florida
Williams & Clark
Turner's Restaura
Rocky Ford, Colorado
General Carpenter Shop
le NV
Memphis
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Atlanta
Savannah
Ifriscope
Ead
Southeastern Limited
Century
Saint Louis
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