Gatun Dam Emerges as Central Panama Canal Feature
A dramatic description portrays Gatun dam as a mountain of cement and masonry costing 15 million dollars to hold back a vast lake. The article notes its role as the canal’s linchpin, comparing it to the Assouan dam and detailing its dimensions, lake creation, and significance for navigation.
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Culebra
Panama Zone
Gatun Dam
Gatun
Presiden Taft
Assouan
Egypt
Philae
Nile Valley
Caesar
Mark Antony
Fhrst
Cure for cough and cold with Pine compound and whiskey
An 19th century remedy prescribes mixing two ounces glycerine half an ounce milk of Pine compound pure and a half pint whiskey then dosing a teaspoon every four hours to break a cold in twenty four hours. The ad claims guaranteed Pine compound pure by the Chemical Co Cincinnati.
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Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Gatun Dam to Alter Landscape in Panama Canal
The Gatun dam eight miles from the Atlantic will cost about 15 million dollars and create a lake from swamp land. Maj. William L. Sibert oversees the dam and locks as Maj. Goethals’s assistant. The project faces heavy scrutiny and criticism.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Assouan
Nile
Chagres
Gatun
Wm. L. Sibert
Goethals
Dama
Locks
Gatan
Gatun Dam Showdown Amid Doubts and Confidence
Engineers warned of quicksand and shifting clay threatening the Gatun dam while Majors Goethals and Kert, backed by Roosevelt and Taft, argued impervious rock and successful borings guarantee strength. The project demands a massive concrete hill and vast locks to control the Nile like waters and naval passage.
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Gatun
San Francisco
Messipa
Maj. Goethals
Maj
Kert
Majoo
Roosevelt
Logger Crushed and Dies After Car Rolls
Everall Feb 27. Robert Crossman aged 30 a brake man on the Stevens Bird Lumber train sustained fatal injuries when three legs on the car he occupied rolled and crushed him. He died after being removed to the hospital from hip and rib fractures and internal injuries.
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Everall
VA. P
Robert Crossman
Stevens
Crossman
Robbery Leaves Victim Failing After Laundry Invasion
Milwaukee police reported two Black suspects invaded a Chicago laundry, struck San Kee unconscious, rifled the cash drawer, and stole 3 from the till along with 152 hidden under papers and 480 stored under the counter amid bundles. Kee may die from injuries.
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Chicago
U. P
San Kee
Kee
Yakima Potatoes Car Sold by Yakima Valley Produce
Yakima Valley Produce announces a car load of Yakima potatoes will be available Monday or Tuesday March first. Orders should be placed by phone or mail immediately as supply is limited. Contact Fremont Sta Yakima or North 2446 Ind. White 466 for details.
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Yakima
Zion City factories on paying basis report shows profits
Reports today by receivers Thoman and Voliva of Zion City indicate the community is on a paying basis. A survey of factories and industries shows a fitout of 7000 dollars during a period and a net profit of 20658 dollars for the six months ending January.
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Waukegan
Ty Uv. P
Thoman and
Voliva
Zion City
Amony
Ireland to Honoring Martyr Robert Winet at Hibernian Hall
The Emmet Literary Society will host a commemorative event next Friday at Hibernian Hall corner of Ninth and Yealer Way. Clement Cooper will present a speech on the life and times of Ireland's hero, with others delivering orations and instrumental pieces.
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Ireland
Robert Winet
Aoa
Hibernian Hall
Ninthay
Yealer
Tebert Emmet Literary Society
Nene Mocatire
Treland
Emmet
Claeni
Clement Cooper
Neveral
Big Iron Chinks Shipped to Alaska Cannery
Nine monster machines called Iron Chinks were shipped from Coleman to the Alaska Packers Association at Anacortes for a new salmon cannery. Manufactured in Beattie by Smith Cannery Machine Company, these modern cleaners adapt to fish size and prepare salmon for canning while a Ching man trims the head.
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Coleman
Alaska Packers’ Association
Anacortes
Beattie
Smith Cannery Machine Company
Protest Against Wooden Walk At Marton Waterfront
A storm of protest rises to city officials over a permit for an overhead wooden walk from Piretay to the wharf along Marton. The Commercial club plans to press the protest, citing fire limits and the grimy appearance of wood structures along the waterfront.
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Marton At
Piretay
Commercial Club
University At
Firetav
Western Ay
Enormous Letter Volume in Seattle Mail Service
In a postmaster report for the week starting February, Seattle general delivery logs show 42 768 calls received, averaging 1 128 daily. At week start 54 000 letters were on hand in the delivery division and 43 000 more arrived during the week.
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Bia
Seattle
Ryseet
Rar
Day of Small Things Has Passed Sermons Named
The morning sermon at First Christian Church will be by Joseph J. Garvin on The Day of Small Things. The evening sermon will focus on At the Mercy of the Crowd as the era of crowds and communal life is discussed.
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Joseph J. Garvin
Young Girls Spankings Spark San Leandro Outcry
In San Leandro California on February a7 the action of Vice Principal Cherries Benner at a local grammar school drew ire as she strapped two girls for saying "John and I am tired" instead of "John and I are tired." The school board faces calls to investigate and possibly dismiss Benner.
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San Leandro
Cal
U. PA
Cherries Benner
John
Board of Education
Benner
Harriman Prepares to Begin Oregon Rail Line
B H Harriman is ready to start the Central Oregon railroad project once Secretary Garfield approves the right of way. Agents said construction work will begin immediately after the clearance is granted.
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Harriman
Washington
U. P
B. H. Harriman
Oregon
Garfield
Young Turks Demonstration Suppressed in Constantinople
A street demonstration by Young Turk adherents in Constantinople was stopped by heavy police action and reinforcements. Grand Vizier Raimi Pasha is suspected of inciting the movement according to U P dispatches.
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Constantinople
U. P
Aniuaries
Raimi! Pasha
Grand Visier
Child Labor Fears Rise Amid Slowed School Access
New York health board and officials report a spike in child labor permits at year end, with twice as many children seeking employment certificates as the previous period. Public officials in major cities echo concerns, citing parental poverty and schooling barriers as drivers of rising child labor.
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Une
Grael
Philadelphia
Boston
Pitta. Turk
Chicago
New York
Wall
Million Men Call to Rejoin Civic Church Work
A Pittsburgh conference of all Protestant denominations began to recruit one million men into church life. Leaders say active male participation will influence municipal affairs and national policy, with creed differences set aside to unite good government and citizenship efforts.
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Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Atlantic
Pacific
Episcopal
Univeraaitat
Commonwealth
Aden
Slimming Pitches Target Fat Ladies With Marmola Tablets
An old fashion periodette critiques fat fashion and promotes Marmola Prescription Tableta from Marmola Company Detroit Michigan as a quick inexpensive weight reducer. The ad claims a large case can reduce thirty pounds per month with little effort.
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Winnor
Marmola Company
Detroit
Mich
Drvegtat
Ady
Presbyterian conference aims to recapture its former prestige
The conference plans an aggressive step for ward to recapture its former prestige. It will immediately follow the national meeting of the Presbyterian Brotherhood with chief officers both clerical and lay from churches across the United States and parts of Canada attending.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
United States
Canada
Edwin Goodall Dies In California Transit Leader
Edwin Goodall head of Goodall Perkins & Co and pioneer of California transportation died after a brief illness in Oakland on February 27. He helped found Goodall Perkins with United States Senator Perkins connected to the firm and was a major figure in Oregon Coal & Navigation. The report notes his sudden death from apoplexy and his prominence in state business.
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Oakland
Cal
U. P
Edwin Goodall
California
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Oregon Coal & Navigation Company
United States
Perkins
Connected
Lady Dress Tateal Seeks Latest High Grade Attire
A cryptic plea references high grade MARTIN and a postie Savery Hotel. The note mentions latest ee makes and a location tied to the Savery Hotel, suggesting a fashion or service request connected with Martin brand goods.
Orandes Cremerton Bank Forms New Institution
A new bank, Orandes Cremerton, with prominent Meattle en Kaye Inc. and a capital of 25,000 dollars, will open in the MA linvacen building now under construction. Notable holders include Jacob Furth Antweny Mignavaces KH William Callahan and O Mig Havasea. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co invites customers to request a free interior decorating booklet.
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Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
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