PanamaIndependence Plot Involving Four Americans Foretold
Merrill A. Teague details a Panamanian independence scheme aided by four Americans tied to the Panama Railroad and canal interests. The plot included secret meetings, a planned declaration, a new flag, and bribed officers, with aims to secure U S support and a canal concession after the Colombian Congress adjourned.
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United States
Manuel Espanoza
Frederica Boyd
Ara
Arias
Boyd
Amador
New Republic
Constantine Arosemena
de Obarria
Ministry of War
Ricardo Arias
Panama
Canal
E. A. Mora
C. A. Mendoza
J. Henriquez
Morales
Mendoza
Enriquez
Republic
Panamaian
Senorita Maria Emilia Ossa
Isaac Brandon
Ruban Varon
Padilla
Alban
Emeral Huertas
Chiriqui
Huertas
Varon
Merrill A. Teague
Miners Strike in West Virginia Over Pay Cut
About one thousand miners in the Tun kelton, Howesville and Atlantic mines of Preston county West Virginia have walked out in protest against a proposed ten cent per ton reduction in coal pay. The stoppage halts mining across the three operations.
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Cumberland, M4
Tunkelton
Howesville
Atlantic
Preston County
West Virginia
World sugar output falls and Canada emigration rises
The world sugar production for the year is estimated at 12 607 000 tons, down 1 000 000 from the prior year, led by India with about three million tons and the U S including Cuba and other territories. The piece notes a large influx of Canadians into the United States and significant Canadian return migration from the Northwest, with 122 141 immigrants settling in Manitoba in the nine months to October and 41 000 from the United States. Consul Thackara discusses Abyssinia trade and advises American corn exports to France adjust to market needs, while German and Austrian firms push for shipping links to Abyssinia and U S exporters seek better market entry guidance in Germany.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
India
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Germany
Russia
Austria
United Kingdom
Canadian Northwest
Commissioner of Emigration
Dominion
Manitoba
Canada
Skinner
Abyssinia
Djibouti
Europe
Thackara
Havre
France
Argentine Republic
Roumania
Turkey
Chambers of Commerce
Nantes
Brittany
California
Antes
New York
Bordeaux
Guenther
State Department
Frankfort
Bremen
Hamburg
Currency conclusions acceptable to Japan in China plan
Washington Dec 2 The international exchange commission received from Prof Jenks the Japanese monetary commission conclusions on the American proposal for a uniform gold exchange standard for China. They urge immediate establishment of a uniform currency across the empire or at least commercial regions, preferably on a single gold standard, and suggest adopting a 2 to 1 gold to silver ratio for other silver using nations joining the gold standard.
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Washington
Commission On International Exchange
Jenks
Monetary Commission of
Japan
American Commission
China
Amur steamer overdue from Skagway safe after delays
Victoria reports the Amur, four days overdue from Skagway, is safe though likely damaged engines caused slow progress. A Ketchikan dispatch says she arrived there last Wednesday, two days late. The Amur departed Skagway on December 12 with fifty five passengers.
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Victoria
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Amur
Skagway
Ketchikan
Louisiana transfer celebrated in New Orleans centennial rites
On December 20 New Orleans marked the Louisiana cession centennial with a mass at St Louis Cathedral attended by Spain France and the United States flags. Archbisho p Chappelle and Jesuit orator De La Moriniere led a ceremony that included a Cabildo replica of the historic cession, a reading of the treaty and the American governor’s proclamation. Six ships sported in the river as Washington artillery fired. Senor Turo y O'Donnell drew notable attention from the Spanish delegation.
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New Orleans
Place d'Armes
Louisiana
St. Louis Cathedral
Andrew Jackson
Spain
France
United States
Archbishop Chappelle
Father de la Moriniere
Dasus
Jackson
Washington
Rio de la Plata
Senor Turo Y O'Donnell
Stop Mines for Holidays in Lehigh Valley Area
Wilkes Barre Pa Dec 3 The Lehigh Valley Coal Company and the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company announce a suspension of work from Dec 1 to Jan 4. It is likely that other companies will follow this move.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Woes Nationwide
The promoted remedy claims fifty years of trusted use by millions of mothers for teething children. It allegedly soothes, eases pain, cures wind colic, regulates bowels, and is presented as the best diarrhoea remedy whether from teething or other causes. Sold by druggists in New York and elsewhere, price sixpence per bottle.
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Butte
Wood’s Nomination Based on Long Service and Skill
Secretary Root’s letter explains why Gen Leonard Wood was nominated major general, citing commendations from Miles Lawton Graham and Forsythe, praise from Shafter on Santiago command, and the need to select the best man rather than rely on seniority alone. It argues Wood’s career shows he met the criteria for high command and that McKinley’s choice followed regular seniority with merit.
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Washington
Root
Proctor
Committee On Military Affairs
Leonard Wood
Wood
Miles
Lawton
Graham
Forsythe
McKinley
First
Young
Wheeler
Sumner
Shafter
Santiago
War Department
Indian Commission's Report on Its Work
The annual report to the five civilized tribes notes Curtis act funding near 1000 dollars and 200000 citizenship, enrollment, and property claims reviews. It reports 10079 allotments in Cherokee Nation last six months, predicts home assignments by 194, and outlines opposition tactics and calls for balanced congressional action amid Delaware land segregation concerns.
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Washington
Commission
Five Civilized Tribes
Congress
Delaware
Democrats in Search of Campaign Issues
Washington dispatch notes the Democrats in Congress planning a fall campaign to oppose the Republican majority. It cites Senate minority cohesion efforts led by Gorman and Bailey, a Hoar Panama canal controversy, and Crumpacker praising the minority while urging Democratic self-critique. Controversy over the Isle of Pines and treaty powers is highlighted, alongside Dryden insurance bill hurdles and military rank elevations for Holliday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Congress
Senate
Gorman
Bailey
Holliday
Hoar
Panama Canal
New Republic
Massachusetts
Panama
Crumpacker
House
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Party of Progress
Isle of Pines
United States
Spain
Carrbbean Sea
Porto Rico
Cuba
Houses
Army
Isle of Ines
Senate Committee On Post Offices
David Sherrick
Ates
Roosevelt Plan Faces Committee Hurdle On Merchant Marine Probe
The House committee on merchant marine shows doubt about endorsing Roosevelt’s plan for a federal commission to study shipping status and subsidy options. Lawmakers favor a joint House Senate inquiry instead. Rep Brick pushes for naval growth, aiming to strengthen the US fleet. John E. Mone.
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Committee On Merchant Marine of the House
Roosevelt
House
New Turkish Cruiser Medjidie Completes Trial Run
The cruiser Medjidie built for Turkey by Cramp Shipbuilding returned to Philadelphia after a successful trial in Chesapeake Bay. She delivered 22.26 knots on a one mile course, hit 24 knots in a one hour test, and maintained 2 knots over a six hour run. Five workers were injured by a steam gauge blowout during engine adjustments in Baltimore. The ship will receive armament at the shipyard and depart for Turkey around February 1.
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Philadelphia
Medjidie
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Edwin 8
Cramp
Turkey
Chase Ends in Norfolk as Navy Deserter Arrested
In Norfolk for a 3000 mile pursuit from San Diego to Norfolk Thomas J Blake alias Ed Ball, sought as a navy deserter and murder suspect by detective Ulysses Grant Bonner of St Louis, was arrested after evading capture on the way East. A second arrest attempt failed as Blake boarded a train to Suffolk before a constable seized him later. Bonner declined to discuss the alleged murder Blake faces.
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Norfolk
San Diego
Cal
Thomas J. Blake
Ed Ball
Navy
Ulysses Grant Bonner
St. Louis
Blake
California
Missouri
Suffolk
Bonner
Todigedine Jae Bonner
Queen Helena to attend opening of American Academy exhibition
Queen Helena received Ambassador Meyer and Mrs. Meyer in private audience today and expressed delight at attending the opening of the first exhibition of the American Academy’s work in the Aurora. Meyer noted American residents in Italy would feel honored if she attended, recalling Victor Manuel had an invite.
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Helena
Italy
Rome
Dec
Meyer
American Academy
Aurora
Victor Manuel
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