Phenomenal Year of Prosperity in Industrial Growth
New York Dec 31 Dun's Review notes a remarkable year with unprecedented manufacturing expansion and productive capacity in the United States. Iron, steel, coal, leather, wool and produce markets saw strong activity amid price stability and high exports, though some sectors faced inflation, strikes, and shifts in metal prices and silver declines.
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Nicaragua Canal Route and Its Advocates
A long article reviews the Nicaragua canal proposal, key advocates, and the Panama rival. It outlines costs, lengths, and timelines for both routes, notes political moves by Hepburn Morgan and others, and discusses seismic risks and dam challenges tied to a San Juan river dam. It cites figures: 125 million cost for Nicaragua, 140 million cap, 10 million preliminary, 275 million for Panama prep, 7 year vs 10 year build times. It notes treaties with Britain and potential effect of a Nicaragua protocol if Panama option chosen.
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Admirals Ram say and Benham receive threatening letters
Chief Wilkie orders investigation as Ram say and Benham, members of the Schley court, face a flood of threats after the verdict. Letters come daily, many signed by Schley sympathizers or friends of the hero. The admirals remain calm and continue their normal routines despite the danger.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
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Benham
Schley Court
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Schley
Wilkie
Secret Service
Tyner in Unmerited Attack Ties to Madden Case
Washington dispatch reports Third Assistant Postmaster General E C Madden faces attacks linked to Indiana attorney James N Tyner. Tyner contends classification of mail classes is a fact not law, while Madden enforces old regulations amid widespread abuses. Also noted is possible replacement of internal revenue chief John W Yerkes by H O Taylor, with Secretary Gage displeased over Philippines ruling. Perry S Heath expands Salt Lake paper business and stays in Washington. Senator Sewell funeral and Arlington visit followed by political maneuvering for committee placements. Otto Gresham and mother visit White House as General Gresham rests in Arlington Cemetery. Rural free delivery expansion ordered for Feb 1 in Wabash Indiana with routes, offices, and carriers listed.
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Kentucky
Internal Revenue
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Heath
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Red Bridge
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Dora
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Indiana inventors receive a set of patents
Washington December 31 patents were granted to Indiana residents for innovations including a sprinkler head by Charles Andrews of South Bend a toy by James W Jacobs of Jeffersonville a bone condensing ejector by William P D Labadie of South Bend and a desk attachment by Edgar E Parrett of Lafayette
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Indiana
Charles Andrews
South Bend
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Jeffersonville
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Senator Berry in serious condition after Missouri fall
Advices from Bentonville indicate United States Senator James H. Berry suffers greatly from injuries after a fall at Newburg two weeks ago. He can sit up briefly but remains far from out of danger as the amputated leg shows extensive bruising and inflammation toward possible future senatorial duties.
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Northern Pacific legal action ends as injunction dissolved
Judge William Lochren dissolved Judge Elliott's temporary injunction in the Power v Northern Pacific case. The order barred retiring preferred stock out of surplus earnings and blocked consolidation or merger via Northern Securities with Great Northern or Burlington. He refused a supersedeas bond, stating the stay is discretionary.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
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Northern Pacific Fight Over Preferred Stock Retirement
The case centers on the planned retirement of 75 million dollars in preferred stock by the Northern Pacific Railway. Power alleges improper methods and seeks injunctions, while the railroad argues retirement was lawful and stockholder approved. The matter moved from state to federal court with briefs from C W Bunn Frank Kellogg Lamb & Guernsey and Power's team.
Pardoned Nebraskan ex state treasurer Bartley freed by governor
Joseph S. Bartley former Nebraska state treasurer who five years ago was sentenced to twenty years for embezzling state funds was granted an unconditional pardon by Governor Savage. The pardon took effect immediately and Bartley later returned home with his family today.
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Light vote indicated in Cuba as returns await
In Havana election returns are not yet in and early indications show a light turnout. Maso supporters abstained in Havana with Gen Bartolome Maso leaving for Manzanilla to end his campaign, according to a dispatch to the Associated Press from Havana dated December 28.
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Associated Press
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Maso
Democratic Party
Cuba
Manzanilla
Elections pass quietly in Santiago de Cuba district
In Santiago de Cuba on Dec 31 the Nationalist ticket ran unopposed and won as almost no votes were cast. The day was cold and rainy with little public interest in the proceedings.
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Oberlin trustees raise funds to meet Rockefeller pledge
In Cleveland on December 3 a late surge of gifts pushed Oberlin College past the needed 30,000 dollars to secure a 20,000 dollar conditional gift from John D. Rockefeller. Contributions flowed from New York, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and Oberlin, with Marcus T. Lyon of Wauseon giving 10,000 dollars. A remaining shortage was covered by telegrams and friends at the meeting, though some details and names appear garbled in transit.
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Oberlin College
John D. Rockefeller
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Boston
Chicago
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Oberlin
Marcus T. Lyon
Wauseon
L. Hi, Severance
Honolulu
Indiana Republicans Hold Love Feast Meeting at Denison Hotel
A large Indiana Republican gathering at the Denison Hotel opened at 10:30 with Senator Fairbanks and other leaders welcomed amid applause. Speakers including Beveridge and Landis praised progress and party unity, while the room overflowed as enthusiasm ran high for the era of continued national policy success.
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Fairbanks
Fred Landis
Logansport
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Holliday
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Landis
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Sanarae
Indiana Republicans Unite For Sound Civic Duty
A Indiana Republican gathering emphasizes duty to party and state. Speakers praise the party's record, urge sound judgment and fiscal restraint, and vow continued fidelity to public welfare over mere electoral gains. The address stresses Indiana's firm stance on national and state prosperity.
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