Panama independence and Bogota’s revenue extortion
Merrill A. Teague explains how since 1867 the Panama railroad rental flowed to Bogota, enriching Colombia while neglecting Panama. He argues Colombian control bred monopolies and oppression, sparking a mother revolutionary push toward Panamanian independence and canal construction.
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Patella
Hogota
Panama
Bogota
Jose Rine’ de Epart- Obaldia
Ment
Pasama
Bian
Alban
Colombia
Department of Panama
Department
Republic
Merrill A. Teague
East River Bridge Opens With City Ceremony
New York and Brooklyn officials formally opened the Williamsburg Bridge today linking Manhattan and Brooklyn. Dedicatory events featured military parades, speeches, a banquet at the Hanover Club, a water display, naval parade and fireworks. The bridge spans 7,200 feet, is 118 feet wide, and cost about 21 million dollars after land condemnations.
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New York
New
Williamsburg
East River
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Peague Low
Manborough
Brooklyn Rescue
Hanover Club
Suit Against Big Traction Company Seeks Foreclosure
In Lexington Kentucky on December 9 a voluminous equity bill was filed in the Circuit Court against Bluegrass Consolidated Traction Company. Lien holders led by B F McDonald seek appointment of a receiver and sale of franchises and rights of way. The corporation, capitalized at 7 million dollars, faces liens and an attachment suit for a reported 1.20 salary. The case notes ambitions of interurban roads extending toward Georgetown and a broader regional rail network.
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Lexington
B. F. McDonald
Bluegrass Consolidated Traction Company
Consolidated Company
M. C. Alford
The
Erae
Detroit
Georgetown
Bicentnes
Strikers Barred from Christmas Parties in Saxony
In Crimmitschau the Saxon government bans seven large Christmas parties for textile strikers, saying such gatherings would be seditious and disrupt public peace. Gendarmes patrol streets as authorities limit group sizes to avoid assemblies.
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Saxon
Berlin
Crimmitschau
Beheniey Will Seeks Cash From Estate In England
The will of Mary EB Beheniey who died here in November leaves all property to ren. Stocks bonds and rent are to be converted into cash. The estate is valued at 430000 with Andrew and other executors to receive 6000 each.
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Mary EB Beheniey
Andrew
Kaiser's Christmas customs held across Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm and family observe Christmas Eve with a tree in Potsdam or Berlin, singing carols, exchanging gifts, and dining together. The Kaiser buys gifts for each child, while children also give parents presents. Many rulers and foreign monarchs receive gifts, and soldiers and servants are remembered with special presents and extra leave. The Czar, Russia follows similar customs, with Orthodox rites and Santa Claus traditions. Francis Joseph also hosts Christmas with family, sharing tales and gifts.
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Indianapolis Journal
Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Potsdam
Kaiser
Germany
Prussia
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemberg
Baden
Hesse
Saxe-Weimar
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Oldenburg
Brunswick
Saxe-Meiningen
Saxe-Altenburg
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Anhalt
Peeple
Spose
Schwernburg-Sonderhausen
Warzburg- Rudolstadt
Waldeck
Reuss
Schaumberg
Kateer
Charlotte
Prince Bernard of
Francis Joseph
Austria
Edward
Charles of
Roumania
Roosevelt
Europe
Imperial Palace
Imperial Cabinet
Russia
Bethlehem
Winter Palace
St. Petersburg
Santa Claus
St. Isburg
Moscow
Neil Joseph
Archduchess
Valerie
Vienna
Wallsee
Wallsee Castle
Archduke Francis Salvator
George Weiss
Curtis Brown
Assault on Plumber Spurs Damage Suits in Cincinnati
The Master Plumbers' Association and Contractors' Association sue the Central Trades Council and local plumbing union for damages after five strikers assaulted E. N. Black, a foreman and stockholder. They seek to enjoin unions from calling out dues arrears workers, obtain 2600 dollars, and target individuals with assault warrants. No wages or hours are involved.
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Cincinnati
Master Plumbers’ Association
Contractors’ Association of Cincinnati
Central Trades Council
Plumbing Workmen's Union
E. N. Black
Black
William Hellenbrand & Co
Treasuries
The Courtship of Miles Standish illustrated edition review
A long review praises Henry Wadsworth Longfellow s The Courtship of Miles Standish illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy. The Bobbs Merrill edition is lauded for its over forty full page illustrations and nearly fifty original drawings in color, printed on fine handmade paper. The piece extols Christy s artistry, the book s charm, and the publisher s commendable enterprise attracting lovers of literature and art.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Miles Standish
Howard Chandler Christy
Courtsart of Mines
Howard Chand
Deficit in the Cash at Central Trust Company
Cleveland officials reveal E. W. Radder, longtime secretary treasurer, was short at least 20000 in his accounts at the time of his death last August. H. D. Messick says an indemnity bond covers the loss. Radder issued himself shares and loaned 10000 from Euclid Park National Bank, which sues to recover. Additional discoveries may raise total losses toward 40000.
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Cleveland
Central Trust Company
E. W. Radder
H. D. Messick
Radder
Euclid Park National Bank
Wybergh Resigns as Mines Commissioner in Transvaal
Johannesburg December 19 The commissioner of mines Mr Wybergh has resigned a post worth £2500 a year He was a member of the Transvaal Legislative Council and voiced strong views before the labor commission advocating white labor and criticizing the administration for favoring capitalists This stance angered ruling financial interests and led to his departure from office.
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Johannesburg
Wybergh
Transvaal Legislative Council
Labor Commission
A Stylish House for $2875 Ready for New Family
A two story stylish home with attic rooms and potential for a second family, featuring a wide hall staircase, parlor, library with folding doors to dining room, and a china closet. It offers piazzas on two sides, balconies, clapboarded walls, shingled roof, and expandable layouts. Width 3 ft 6 in, depth 57 ft 6 in, first and second floors 9 ft and 9 ft 6 in high. Interior finish options include poplar stained to imitate chestnut or oak for an attractive artistic look.
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New England
New York
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Savior
Cincinnati Local Union and Trades Council
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New York American
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Longfellow
Christy
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Plano
Starr Piano Company
Starr Piano
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Indiana's Representative Piano House
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Iske Bros
Oppoceite Courthouse
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