Panama Canal row centers on Colombian pledge and US talks
Dr Silva says Colombia warned Panama Canal Company that no transfer deal could close without Colombian assent. Paris reports say Colombia aims to secure richer terms. Canal managers fret as US plans to pay 40 million. Lampre defends negotiations and notes authority from Colombian minister. Union of Colombia and US terms remains unsettled as talks continue.
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Panama Canal Company
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Panama Canal
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Panama Company
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Anchor Line Steamship Columbia Launched on Clyde
The Columbia, largest Anchor Line liner for New York and Glasgow, launched Feb 22 on the Clyde. At 500 feet length, six decks and nine watertight compartments, it offers luxurious saloons, decks lit by electricity, first and second cabins, and modern dining and library facilities for hundreds of passengers.
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Burleigh
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Vessel Equipped With Fans Throughout for Comfort
The entire vessel has been fitted with electric fans placed where needed to ensure passenger comfort during travel.
Crop Conditions Report From Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau reports February crop conditions across regions. Northern winter wheat areas show snow protection and improvement, while southern states face unfavorable farm work, drought relief in eastern Texas, and ongoing drought elsewhere. California wheat has improved, Oregon shows excellent to promising prospects with some winter kill, and Washington suffered severe January cold with localized damage but good growth where spared.
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Tennessee
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Ohio Valley
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Kansas
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Oregon
Washington
Another Great Merger of Bonds to Refunding and Mergers
San Francisco reports President Harriman plans a new railroad corporation to refinance 69 million in bonds held by Southern Pacific affiliates. The three SP lines, California Arizona New Mexico, total 5,062 miles. Merger could drop 50 clerks and save over 1 million yearly on fixed charges.
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E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
Erastus Young
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Southern Pacific Law Department
el Paso
Southern Pacific Railroad
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Arizona
New Mexico
Southern Pacific Company of
Kentucky
Treasury Statement Shows Debt Decline and Cash Balance
Washington March 1 the treasury statement of the public debt for Feb 28 shows the debt at 1 004 550 08 with a drop of 1 370 846 for the month. It lists interest bearing debt 937 021 160 debt no interest 291 590 488 and certificates and treasury notes 816 075 089 offset by cash on hand. Cash in treasury totals 1 222 652 906 with demand liabilities 897 291 089 leaving 261 361 cash. National bank note circulation 555 14 007 up 9 779 612 for year and down 1 000 748 for month. United States notes 32 074 924 up 857 876 for year and up 1 153 719 for month. Bonds on deposit 422 575 089 for circulation and 114 883 for public deposits.
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Treasury
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United States
Prairie fire devastates Fort Cobb area in new country
A destructive prairie fire near Fort Cobb in Guthrie territory caused extensive damage, destroying around one hundred homes and sweeping away improvements stock and personal property, forcing residents to flee for their lives.
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New Country
Franklin College Ball Team and Pedagogy Plan at Eartha
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Bloomington Indiana reports the Independent Society at Indiana University electing officers and notes Criminology class visits, Sigma Chi banquet, Thomas O Donadl entering for special work, Dr Eigenmann to Cuba for a month of study, and other campus events. Dr Swain Mrs Swain Mrs Swain health updates and chapel talks are noted along with lectures by Franz Bellinger Amos W Butler and Rev E W McIntosh.
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Cuba
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Branigan
Franklin College
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Severence
Stott
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M. E. Crowell
Freeman
W. T. Stott
D. A. Owen
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Emma Staff
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hanley
House
Weyl
Webb
Hall
W. G. Enerson
Students’ Volunteer Mission Band
Toronto
Canada
Central Howard Association of Chicago
Richmond
Earlham College
Earlham
Kelly
D. W. Dennis
R. L. Sackett
W. N. Trueblood
C. W. Hodgin
Franklin College selects team as season nears
Franklin College Indiana captain Branigan heads the squad assembly with six returning players and several experienced newcomers. Pitching remains Franklin’s major need as Foster and Severence gain box time but may not hold the role.
London theaters lic Amusements March 1 1900
London notes the top theatrical successes are A Country Girl at Daly's Sherlock Holmes at the Lyceum Kitty Grey at the Apollo Frocks and Frills at the Haymarket and Arizona at the Adelphi King Edward now moderates his theater patronage and hints at stricter censorship The St James Theatre may penalize late arrivals when Paola and Francesca opens March 6 with latecomers kept outside until after the curtain rises
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Sherlock Holmes
Lyceum
Kitty Grey
Apollo
Haymarket
Arizona
Adelphi
Edward
George Alexander
St. James Theater
Paola
Francesca
Washington Star notes McKinley era high handshake origins
The Washington Star discusses the "high handshake" that irks Washington society and diplomacy, claiming it was introduced here by the late President McKinley. It praises McKinley’s engaging manner in crowds and his habit of extending his right hand promptly when meeting many people.
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Washington
McKinley
McKinley Handshake Ceremonies Inspire Diplomatic Customs
The article describes President McKinley's distinctive handshake used with cabinet officers and diplomats, noted for its elevated, wrapping grip and rhythmic two to four motions. Cortelyou is cited as adopting the method, with the gesture becoming a broader diplomatic habit praised in Navy lore about Admiral Stephen B. Luce and the Quinnebaug.
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South Pacific
Quinnebaug
Tropics
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