Isthmian Canal Report Favors Panama Route Over Nicaragua
The Isthmian Canal Commission report to Congress favors the Panama route, citing lower cost, easier maintenance, and a shorter passage by 134 miles with fewer locks. It notes President Roosevelt made no recommendation, and supports purchasing the Panama Canal Company rights for 340 million dollars.
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Roosevelt
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canal
Nicaagua Tan
Panama
Nicaragua
Aga
Nicaragua and Panama canals cost and trade impact
A government report compares routes by sea, noting Nicaragua offers shorter passage time for many Pacific connections while Panama favors North Atlantic to West Coast South America. It discusses trade implications, hygienic considerations, and estimated costs: Nicaragua 180,864,062 dollars and Panama 14,253,358 dollars, with land acquisitions and title questions for the private Panama properties.
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Nicaragua
Panama
Pacific
Atlantic
North Pacific
North Atlantic
South America
Gulf Ports
Costa Rica
New
Panama Canal Company
Panama Railroad
United States
Panama Railroad Company
Commission
Escape of murderers from Jefferson county jail
Frank Duncan a condemned murderer and three other inmates escaped Birmingham jail by sawing bars and removing an outer gate lock. Police notified nationwide. Duncan’s reward offered. others listed as George Bullard A J Dye and Jeff Van Horn. Duncan sent a letter from Strong Island defending the escape and citing Liberty or death rhetoric.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank Duncan
Jefferson County
Duncan
Frank Miller
G. W. Kirkley
Adame
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
George Bullard
Bessemer
A. J. Dye
Nashville
Jeff van Horn
Ensley
Strong Island
Patrick Henry
Earth
Escape From McNeil's Island Prison Sparks Large Search
Eleven inmates escaped from McNeil's Island penitentiary on Sunday with a hole dug in a wall to reach an air chamber then the boiler room. Patrols with thirty deputies and two steam launches scoured the island as one prisoner, Frank Moran alias O Neil, was captured near midnight. A tense manhunt continued with no footprints found by 7 pm.
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Tacoma
Wash
United States Penitentiary
McNeil's Island
W. D. Snyder
Idaho
James Campbell
Thomas Norton
Nome
Frank Ainsburg
Mike Williams
Spokane
Harry Davis
Alaska
Frank Morna
Ed O'Neil
James Morariety
J. P. Stewart
Bruce Kenwright
James Carroll
No. 10
Snyder and Davis
Frank Moran
O’neil
United States Revenue Cutter Manning
Annie Lagge Crime In Cincinnati Tragedy
In Cincinnati Annie Lagge lies unconscious in a hospital after allegedly asphyxiating a four year old invalid boy in Whittaker's care. Doctors deem the act insanity driven by homesickness and sympathy for the boy. no motive found. Sister, employed nearby, shares shock as the grim case unfolds.
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Cincinnati
Annie Lagge
Attorney Whittaker
Annie
A Ni Bor’s
R. Gasolig
Vncor
Panama Bay Battle Sinks Government Warship and Kills Governor Alban
In Panama Bay a naval engagement between rebel and government ships left the Lantaro sunk and Gen. Carlos Alban, military governor of the district, killed. The clash involved Padilla Darien and Galtan on the rebel side and Lantaro Chicuito and Boyaca for the government, with Philadelphia aiding and several casualties reported among both sides.
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Carlos Alban
Panama
Colombia
Padilla
Darien
Galtan
Sacana
Lantaro
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Chicuito
Panama Canal Company
Boyaca
General Alban
Las Bovedas
United States
Philadelphia
Alban
Gattan
Gailan
Naval engagement in Panama harbor reports and casualties
Cable from Consul Gudger in Panama describes daytime fighting with the governor killed and widespread excitement. Navy reports say insurgent Padilla attacked Lantaro and crew deserted to help fire and sinking. Colombian legation notes General Alban’s death. he led operations in Colon's capture and surrender. Venezuelan dispatches claim government forces held Maracaibo with Peralta and Fuenmayor among the wounded.
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Washington
State Department
Gudger
Panama
Secretary of the Navy
Meade
United States
Philadelphia
Padilla
Legation
Alban
Colon
Colombia
Quiet in Terre Haute no evidence of street rioting
A Terre Haute rain and snowstorm reduced disorder after a night of streetcar property damage. A mass meeting at the courthouse drew sympathizers to Debs and the labor side of the strike. Debs urged peaceful, orderly action and boycotts, exonerated strikers, and challenged Manager Clark to discuss the issues publicly. Debs criticized bribery claims and outlined socialism as a necessity for workers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Gene” Debs
O. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Streetrailway
Debs
Tubbs
Clark
Unisman
Mr. Debs
Pratt
W. R. McKeen
Boston
McKeen
Miners Blocked Cars As Indiana Strike Deepens
Central Labor Union provided enough vehicles to move miners west of Brazil Indiana as a strike widens. Nonunion workers operate the plant under guard while posters warn against riding “scab cars.” A mass meeting at Roberts Hall plans to urge public aid, and President Mulcahy of the Amalgamated Wood Workers' Union arrives to seek settlement with American Car and Foundry.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Central Labor Union
Roberts Hall
Here
Seeleyville
Jeffersonville
D. D. Mulcahy
Amalgamated Wood Workers’ Union of America
American Car and Foundry Company
Mulcahy
Neely Examined On Charges In Cuban Post Office Scandal
Havana January 2 government exams of C F W Neely former Cuban post office finance director wrap up with witnesses to support charges. Neely denies writing a November 1898 letter to C M Rich seeking a post opening in Havana and disputes opinion that Rathbone’s “ordered” note was an actual order. He claims $6000 in New York was not pasta funds but a personal grant and explains stamp sales among postmasters skewing the books. The court will hear further testimony on the stamp burning incident and related statements as the case moves forward.
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Havana
Cuban Post Office
Neely
C. M. Rich
Kavana
Rathbone
New York
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Santiago
M. C. Fosnes
Reeves
United States
Eves
Bristow
Marfield
Estes G. Rathbone
Senor Lanuza
Bank Cashier Arrested in Helena on Embezzlement Charge
Herbert H. Matteson cashier of the First National Bank of Great Falls was arrested in Helena on a warrant charging embezzling 25,000 on January 15. He confessed, waived exam, and is bound over to the federal grand jury with bail set at 5,000, now jailed. Authorities believe total defalcation may reach 173,400. speculation blamed for the shortfall. Matteson, a well known northern Montana figure, recently resigned as secretary of the governor’s St. Louis fair exhibit commission.
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Matteson
Helena
Montana
Toole
St. Louis Fair
Teamsters Coerced In Boston Strike Turmoil
Boston January reports a wave of union pressure on waterfront firms as more than fifty drivers resisted joining the strike. Strikers and sympathizers harassed nonunion workers, pulling drivers from vehicles if they hesitated, while police noted no arrests as the day ended without violence.
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Boston
Jan
Atlantic Avenue
Commercial Street
Mrs Richardson On Trial In Savannah Murder Case
In Plattsburg Missouri on January 20 the trial of Mrs Ida Richardson for the murder of her husband Frank W Richardson at their Savannah home began jury venire of fifty and panel of forty. twelve to be chosen tomorrow with evidence to follow. Mrs Richardson attended with her brother in law John D Richardson of Chicago and Frank W Richardson’s family. Stewart Fife accused murderer was brought from North Yakima to St Joseph Missouri in custody of the sheriff and then sent to Savannah jail for arraignment at the February term.
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Plattsburg
Ida Richardson
Savannah
Frank W. Richardson
Wiser
ST. Joseph
Stewart Fife
Fife
No Water for Forty Years Deaths in Fairbury
Dexter, a sixty eight year old pioneer farmer, died after a lingering illness in Fairbury Illinois last Sunday. He reportedly had not tasted water for over forty years until near his death when he took water with his medicines.
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Fairbury
Ill
Dexter
United Mine Workers Open Thirteenth Annual Convention
Nearly one thousand delegates from across the union gather in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis to hear President Mitchell and others. Mayors and labor leaders greet attendees as credentials are reviewed and the convention opens with addresses urging unity and high wage goals.
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Tomlinson Hall
United Mine Workers of America
Central Labor Union of Indianapolis
Mitchell
Wilson
Bookwalter
John Feltman
Central Labor Union
United States
Central Labor
Organized Labor of
Indianapolis
Edwin F. Gould
State Federation of Labor
Edgar A. Perkins
Organized Labor
Ben Tillett
England
AJL
Policics
America
Mitchell Praises Era of Progress in Union Report
President Mitchell presents a glowing year end review, noting unprecedented growth and widespread respect for the union. He cites peace in industry, increased membership by 8.54 percent, and victories in conference halls as essential gains amid some internal strife.
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Mitchell
Boner
Emi
Conference Halla
Combatanta
Tion
Dup
Cne
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Pangma Railway Company Today
Panama Harbor
Col. J. R. Shaler
Panama Railway Company
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Island of Curacao
Maracaibo
Peralta
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