Germany Aims to Seize Panama Canal Control
Officials in Washington fear German influence is delaying the Colombia treaty to gain ownership or control of the Panama Canal. The U S option expires March 4 and Colombia’s ratification fate hinges on German pressure or leverage, with some suggesting Germany is being used as a bargaining club to extract a better U S deal.
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Colombia
United States
Germany
Lombia
Congress
Consf
Denmark
Herron
Hie
United Statea
Blizzard disrupts rail and telegraph services in Great Lakes region
A January blizzard sweeps through St Paul and the Great Lakes area delaying rail traffic. Trains halted, telegraph lines affected, and wind damage reported. Deaths occur in Deadwood when a tree falls on Michael Mutler. multiple train wrecks linked to the storm are noted.
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ST. Paul
Jan
Great Lakes
Deadwood
Jane
Hiack Hille
Michael Mutler
Grand Jury Grapples With Hotel Man Over Witness Testimony
The grand jury investigated gambling frame ups and the tolerance of police officials. H B Dunbar manager of the Grand Hotel refused to answer key questions, leading to courtroom dispute and tension among jurors. Col Jack Kaen and others testified on alleged money paying slot machine schemes as the panel adjourned amid ongoing inquiries.
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Betts
Dumber
Grand Hotel
Jery
Tilt
Nesses
Jagee
John Considine
George
Mark Huff
John
Tor
William KF. Langdon
California
Eaid
Grand
Clancy Brothers
John Clancy
Humes
Gambilie
Natit
Tom Chane
Tom
Er Considine
People’s Theater
Haw
Grand Jury
Considine
Mne
Orrcey
Boas
Beattie
Peoliée Department
Warand
George L’abbe
L’ Abbe
Standard
Huff
Clancy
H.R. Dunbar
Dunbar
Hie
Dunber Wee
Scott
Foreman Piggott
Bell
Point Intagk
Opsner
Mell
Jack Kaen
Judge Moore
Chet Peeing
Belding
Chicago Faces Coal Shortage Amid Probe Into Combine
A report from Chicago cites a coal famine as city residents endure shortages while Hamlin of Mitnelnts state leads a lengthy investigation into the coal combine.
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Hamlin
Mitnelnts
Snow Closes Kilokitet Valley Work Progress Near Klickitat
Snow blankets the Klickitat valley as workers on the Columbia River and Northern railroad return from the front to build a roundhouse and terminal yard. The first Klickitat River bridge, three miles above Lyle, is completed and track work continues across the site.
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Goldendale
Jaf
Kilokitet Valley
Columbia River and Northern Railroad
Klickitat River
Lyle
Roosevelt Faces Split Over Antitrust Reform
President Roosevelt worries over friction among trust busters as he urges legislative leaders to agree on a single antitrust measure. The delay risks no antitrust law before Congress adjourns.
Leased Transport Service Plans Stir West Coast Bid
The article outlines Secretary Root's bill to lease army transports for Pacific routes amid competition among firms including Southern Petite Road Co and Steamship Co. It notes San Francisco advantage in charter options and questions about fleet readiness versus Puget Sound and Portland bidders.
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Oton
Jan
Beere Oothan
Flarriman
Southern Petite Road Co
Alfed Winsor
The
Steamship Co
Clement A. Griseem
Interniional Co
Congress
Pacific
Noot
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Portland
Beattie
Howton Bregmehip Co
Court records stolen in murder case near Lake
Court records vanished in a Utah murder case involving Jan K and Lynch who faced execution for killing Col Prowse during gambling. Only a probable cause certificate remains. a writ of corpus could free them if the court cannot be located. The incident notes multiple murders and debates Utah statehood with no death penalty enforced so far.
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Jan &K
Lynch
Col Prowse
Utah
Statehood
Burghers Meeting Seeks Boer Law Retention and Aid
A burghers assembly heard calls to retain Boer laws and support the treatment of natives. General Haden-Powell noted over $660,000 had been raised in Europe to aid distressed families while Dewet and Delarey urged moderation in demands.
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Mia
Chamberlain Head
England
Africa
Haden-Powell
Hotha
Europe
Dewet
Delarey
Testimony on Strike Abuse Reveals Key Witnesses
A morning session focused on abuse allegations during the strike. A woman testified about assaults on her husband and herself by stoking picketers near River Creek, while another woman described her house being stoned. The witness identified a local mine union leader as involved, and cross examination failed to undermine her testimony.
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Jan
River Creek
Union of
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Snoqualmie Linemen Go On Strike For Eight Hour Day
Snoqualmie Company's linemen walk out today after the firm refused their demand for an eight hour day. About a dozen men joined the strike, declared by Local Union No 77 of the Electrical Workers. Union officials say the walkout follows failed peaceful negotiations with the company and that all striking linemen will remain out until the demand is granted.
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Mnemen
Snoqualmie Co
Mal Electrical Workers
Snoqualmie Counfair
Doen
Sun
Seike
Bey Haa
Seattle Wieetric Co
Jim Brown
Buorkers’ Union
Barthel
Madison
Chamber debates war over Bremerton dispute with Puget Sound yard
Bremerton Chamber of Commerce spends a week to study a two report probe on tensions between Bremerton citizens and Puget Sound navy yard officials. One report urges local reform while the other accuses actors in San Francisco and Beattie of sinister motives. The chamber considers two resolutions condemning Acting Secretary Darling and pledging to defend Washington rights.
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Vice
Navy Yard
Ty J. J. McGura
Jameson
G. C. Carman
F. Hat
Derting
Heattie
Vallejo
San Francisco
Beattie
Washington
Congress
Puget Hound Navy Yard
Darling
Puget Found
Clerks Sought to Speed Up City Customs Operations
Telegram to the secretary of the treasury from J P I man representing George S Bush & Co customs brokers complains delivery delays and insufficient staff. Deputy Collector Mitten says at least 30 more men are needed to handle rising import business. Chamber of Commerce may pursue action.
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Beattie
Secretary the Treasury
J. P. Iman
George 8. Bush
Chamber of Commerce
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