Fats Message to Congress (Continued) on Panama canal issues
The message reports progress on the Panama Canal project, noting slides and geology, and argues for fortifications and toll policy. It discusses needed yardage adjustments, potential delays, and the importance of forts for security and naval power. Tolls are debated, suggesting a possible 1 dollar per net ton while avoiding immediate full repayment through rates.
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Goethals
Panama Canal
Goebels
Iown
United States
Culebra
Lne
Doctor Hayes
Geological Survey
Isthmus
Canal Zone
Congress
Tehauntepec
Central America
Atlantic
Barz Canal
France
Panama
Murder of Sealer Union Leader Sparks Riot in San Francisco
Do tinga Navarre, president of the Sealers union, was shot and killed today by Augustus Arevillo, a rival member. During a meeting of about 100 sealers to organize an opposition union Navarre protested the action and in the ensuing riot Arevillo fired.
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Associated Prose
San Francisco
Dotinga Nevarre
Sealers’ Union
Augustus Arevillo
Sealers
Navarro
Arevillo
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
The seventeenth annual National Rivers and Harbors congress session began with President Taft delivering a welcome address. He noted river navigation has declined due to rail expansion and urged rail and river cooperation to overcome terminal difficulties. Representative Young of New York led the rivers and harbors committee, predicting commerce would follow improved waterways on the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi rivers.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Taft
Representative Young
New York
Ohio
Missouri
New Officers Elected for Six Months by Tonopah Miners Union No 121
An election by Tonopah Miners Union No 121 of the Western Federation of Miners chose officers for the next six months. Votes tallied in Liberty show W B Evans as president with 210 votes, and other officers including T R Sheetz and M1 Thomas McManus among top contenders. Financial slate and several trustee and conductor posts filled by clear pluralities.
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Tonopah Miners’ Union No. 121
Western Federation of Miners
W. B. Evans
T. R. Sheetz
Thomas McManus
Lewis Schweizer
R. Fi. Dalzell
J. H W. Troy
Frank P. Darragh
P. A. Lee
J. J. Ross
G. N. Benn
Steven
Clark
P. A. O'Nell
James Cleary
J. C. McBride
J. McHugh
James Dakovich
M. D. McKean
A. B. Richter
Angus Macdonald
Leon W. Williams
William Perovich
Mill worker reports light pneumonia in Tonopah visit
A mill employee, A. Blunt, from Miller's mill, arrived at Tonopah's Min ore hospital with a light case of pneumonia. He is under treatment by Dr. HR Geigy.
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A. Blunt
Millers
Tonopah
Blunt
HR Geigy
Ballinger Ballinger Committee Report Stirs Congress
Washington December 7 The Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee began work today The majority report condemns Ballinger and accuses him of inflicting animosity over conservation policy The minority and insurgent representatives disagree with the majority asserting Ballinger’s integrity and fitness The dispute centers on whether charges against him are proven and whether the evidence supports removal or censure
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinechot
Iterlor
Jratey
Congress
Je Son
Repubican
Kansas
Batlinger
Neithur
Ballinger
Hie High Cine
Nelson
Flint
Root
Sutherland
McCall
Olmstead
Dersty
Fletcher Alul Purcell
James and
Graha
Mason
Securing Jury in the Case of Doctor Burke
Three jurors were passed temporarily for the trial of Dr. Willard P. Burke accused of dynamiting a tent. Two jurors have been sworn in to try the case. Defense questions suggest witnesses for the prosecution may be inspired by malice.
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Prown
Santa Rosa
Det
Willard P. Burke
Low Bita Smith
Phill
Four Shoshone Indians Killed in Elko County
Washington dispatch reports four Shoshone Indians killed in Elko County Nevada with their bodies buried in trenches alongside their horses. Caspar County Idaho prosecutor T B H Lee urges Justice Department action to prosecute white horse thieves tied to the massacre. Informants include three Indians whose wives and children were among the victims.
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Associated Press
Washington
Elko County
Nevad
Department of Justice
T. BH. Lee
Cas
Sue
Great Sacrifice in Ladies Shoes at Famous Shoe Store
A 200 pair shipment of ladies shoes arrived and Manager Moxely offers the entire consignment at 95 cents a pair. The Famous store promotes its large stock for women and children, noting quality and value for everyday wear. Public invited to view the line before purchasing.
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Moxely
Funeral Services Held for Farrell at St Patrick’s
Funeral services were held this morning at St Patrick’s Catholic Church for Farrell who died in a Round Mountain fire Sunday night. Rev Butler officiated and the cortège went to the cemetery for the burial. A large number of friends attended the services and procession.
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P.tf. Farrell
Round Mountain
St. Pat ‘Rick’e Catholic
Father Butler
Loree
Tao
Brother of Irish Leader Defeated in Election
W O'Brien, an Independent nationalist leader, was elected, defeating William Redmond, brother of John Redmond. Latest returns indicate the government now holds a majority, with figures trending 17 to 15.
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London
W. O'Brien
William Redmond
John B. Redmond
Extension 18 Victorious Over Tonopah Drug
Extension 18 defeated Tonopah Drug last night to move into second place behind the Tonopah Dewey team. The Drug line leads the percentage column with Extension second and Postal Telegraph third. A record crowd watched the clash as Extension won two of three games. The next game will pair Postal Telegraph against Banking Corporation Thursday.
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Tonopah Dewey Howling
Postal Telegraph
Banking Corporaton
Postal and
Banking Corporation
Elect New Officials in the Miners Union
At a Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge session members elected officers for the next term including president Elford and secretary treasurer Wilean. Others named include Leonard, Ripingham, McLean, Denell, and McDonald among officers, with a social gathering following the meeting.
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THE
Miners’ Union
Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge No
B. EB
Elford
Willian GU
Ida Leonard
Bint Whan
Goorkeeper
Fen and McDonald
Unveiling of Statue by Helen Taft Aid Group
The Birch von Steuben statue on Lafayette Square opposite the White House is unveiled with First Lady Helen Taft assisting. Mrs Taft attends ceremonies as dignitaries deliver speeches and preliminary remarks.
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Helen Taft
Associated Presa
Washington
Des
Birch von Steuben
Lafayvit Square
White House
Mise Violen Taft
Cowboy Justice Headline at Hutler Theatre
The Hutler theatre presents The Best Gry Mair a tale of unrequited love The Amazon and a double elopement comedy A Double Elopes tent They also feature a sensational Cowboy Justice set in a vivid western backdrop with acrobats and Tom Hurley performing dances and impersonations
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Hutler Theatre
Gry Mair
Orm Indy
Fean
Arigna
Tom Hurley
Election of Officers In Tonopah Brotherhood Trainmen
Sparks hosts a local election for Tonopah Lodge 726 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. New officers named include President WB Wallace, Vice President J K Granger, Secretary C McConerty, and Treasurer Fk Steferis with A Uy McKinnery as agent. Steferi is also named delegate to the union convention. The event highlights the order's prominence in the region.
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EERCT
Picres
Brotherhood of Railway
Pacific Coast
Omc Bt Sparks
Otticore
Wallace
J. KE. Granger
C. Mc Conerty
Steferis
Ourtenanioes
Ery Hall
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Senate
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Sealers Union
National Rivers Harbors Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Roctioty
M.sform
J Dougherty
Extension 18
Tonopah Drug
Leamits
Howle
West
Vine Bunghop
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