President Roosevelts Panama Canal Message Stresses Complete Success
President Theodore Roosevelt sent three messages to Congress calling for rapid completion of the Panama Canal project and broad reforms to public lands and navy personnel. He urges repeal of the timber and stone act, tighter land patents, leasing of mineral rights, and greater safeguards against land fraud while praising canal progress and efficiency under Secretary Taft and engineers.
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Mayville and Emmons County News Highlights
A diffuse North Dakota page item mix covers Mayville flux mill start, local scrapes in Bantry, attorney rumors for Stanley, a Lisbon pig singing surrender, rail and coal news, box rents, and appeals for arting wells. Spotty notes include ice harvest plans near Devils Lake, farm contests, and state election chatter.
Foraker attacks Roosevelt on Brownsville raid findings
Washington December 22 Senator Foraker criticized President Roosevelt for discharging the negro Woopskoh over the Brownsville raid. He argued the president misconstrued constitutional power and evidence, reading excerpts he deemed insufficient. Senate debate touched on a full investigation by the military committees with next meeting set. The House adjourned to January 3 after a brief session. Mondell urged action on Shoshone Indian reorganization provisions.
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War still possible over Manchuria and Amur
In St. Petersburg on December 22 former minister Isakolsky’s note on the Tisso Japanese negotiations reassures Tokin locally, while Gem Batanieff warns Japan may press new points provoking dispute. He calls for rapid reinforcement of Manchurian forces as foreign office proposes arbitration of Japanese Ani region claims and notes Moscow and Tokyo may seek direct accord.
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71 PER CENT OF PROFIT IN ICE TRUST SUIT
The State of New York sues the American Tea Company in the New York Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the ice trust. Attorney General Julius Mayen alleges New York City operations yielded a net profit of 71 percent.
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Chamberlain’s Memory Said to Be Blank to Him
London December 22 reports Joseph Chamberlain’s long retirement due to gout and illnesses has sparked desertions and contradictions about his condition. The Chronic claims his memory was completely lost after overtaxed health at his seventieth birthday celebrations in Birmingham.
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Threats To Kill Tillman In Marion Lecture Friday
Police fear an assassination attempt on Senator Tillman when she visits Marion Ohio on Friday to lecture on the face problem. Authorities report threats from several quarters and a colored man has been arrested in connection with the statements. Mount Carmel Illinois sheriff shot and killed yesterday en route to deliver a child to its father under a court order.
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South Dakota Returns From Cruise Trip
The cruiser South Dakota arrived here shortly after 9 yesterday morning after a successful trip from San Francisco. The results of her official trial will be made public today.
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Bixby Called For Consult on Tribal Work Formations
Washington December 24. Tami Bixby commissioner to the five civilized Indian tribes has been telegraphed to come to Washington to provide cetay formation related to the administration of the work.
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Hermit John Pedro Believed Lost After Blizzard
A hermit living on Upper Lost Creek, John Pedro, is believed to have perished in a recent blizzard. Neighbor Pepin reports Pedro missing after a fruitless search. Pedro’s cabin was found unlocked and undisturbed, suggesting he may have gone out for firewood and not returned. The body is thought to lie beneath deep snow.
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