Nicaragua Route for Canal Favored by Some Critics
The Panama route receives broad support, but a Nicaragua canal is urged as best, with estimated costs around 189 million, seven years to complete, and advantages including wind and harbor access. The report notes differing naval and commercial benefits, urging U S approval and 10 mile wide strip rights through land through Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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Washington
Ter
Istimean
Nicaragua
Stimarns
Commission
Panama
Parasia
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Camp
Pasarce Canal
Nicarscus
South
Awetta
Atlantie
Pa Elite
United States
Viel
Pnd
Matt
Cone
Mance
Cilpad
Rooseveltlofty remarks fill state officers with praise
State officials largely have read little of Roosevelt's message, with only Superintendent Frank Nelson stating he read it in full. Governors, attorneys general, and secretaries offer mixed impressions praising its vigor and modern ideas on conservation and irrigation, while cautioning about political complexities and long-term impacts.
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Frank Nelson
Stainy
Nelson
Troy
Theodore Roosewit
Che
West
Foowevelt
Cotulin
Moosevelt
Srinivandoes
Grigue
Gaderah Cladee
Roosevelt
Adulterated Wool Debate Highlights Reform Demand
At the National Live-Stock association session in Chicago delegates heard FG Hagenburth Idaho plead for federal wool and cloth inspection and stiff penalties for adulteration to protect wool growers and manufacturers. Gutard Pinchot urged grazing safeguards in forest reserves and Morton discussed tax policy on butterine and wool products.
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Chicago
National
Live- Limk Association
O’clork
FG. Hagenburth
Idaho
Congress
Gutard Pinchot
Bull Run
Oregon
California
J Stirling Morton
Articulture
Editors Day Proposed At Kansas Exposition Event
Norton and Brigham with T. J. Anderson of the Commercial club met the Kansas Futurial association committee at the Copeland hotel to invite Kansas editors to visit the exposition. Plans discussed include an editors day and an excursion from the city, aiming to foster closer ties between editors and Kansas manufacturers and boost advertising and business volume.
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J. DP. Norton
Land of the
Manseer Hh
Kansas
Systemite
White House Dinner Guests list at Roosevelts Washington dinner
President Roosevelts dinner honored a large Republican group including Speaker Henderson and Senators Allison Piatt Cohn Hanna Cullom Proctor Fikins Perkins Scott Kean and Gen Leonard Wood Representatives Cannon Grosvenor Dalwell. The gathering allowed free exchange of views on Congress work. Gen Hazen dies in Washington aged 62. He served as third assistant postmaster general under Wanamaker and Ellis.
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Washington
Roose Fir
Madars
Henderson
Hazen
A.D. Hazen
Wanamaker
Eissell
Gage details shifts toward gold and silver certificates
Secretary Gage reports on currency changes highlighting growing gold use and silver certificates replacing small bank notes. He notes reserve fund stability, increased gold holdings, and rising redemptions of national bank notes along with shifts in denominations and note circulation.
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Washington
Reserve Fund
Treasury
Falalin
New York
United States
National Bank
New York Billiard Tourney Opens at Madison Square Garden
In New York on December 4 two international billiard matches were played at Madison Square Garden. George Sutton of Chicago defeated Leonard Howson of Canada 410 to 25 in the afternoon. George F Slosson of New York edged Orn Mornartier of Rochester 400 with Morningstar hampered by bad luck as the game unfolded. Slosson grew nervous early but regained control and quieted the crowd with a steady finish.
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New York
Slosson
Temperatures of Large Cities Report Fragment
Temperatures listed for major cities include Minneapolis and Cincinnati with readings around twenty two degrees while Chicago and St Louis appear in the fragmentary notes seeking confirmation of values. The text shows an OCR garble but preserves a comparative climate snapshot for urban centers.
New Canal Treaty Debated in Senate Amid Anarchist Proposals
Washington December 4 Senate session opens with executive communications and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty for the Isthmian canal. Senator Burrows introduces a bill to exclude and deport alien anarchists, detailing investigations, potential deportation, and penalties for anarchist aliens who commit crimes.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Vaxt
Congress
Hoar
Morgan
Ala
Wittig
Senate
George W. Lieberth
Kentucky
Beth District
General Knox
McComas
West
Committee On Judiciary
McComac
Tilman GS
House
Cullom
Burrows
United States
Special Board of Inquiry
Parker-Hughes mayor case awaits Supreme Court ruling
The Parker-Hughes decision on Topeka's mayor remains pending with expectations of Saturday, though Hughes supporters anticipate reargument. The outcome hinges on Justice Ellis who was ill at argument and seated by six judges. a rearguement would push any decision beyond February. An agreement among attorneys sought to settle the issue without rehearing to avoid further delay. Weather forecast from Chicago on December 4 calls for cloudy, unsettled conditions with warmer temperatures and southerly winds.
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Mayor Hughes
Iuflore
Hughes
Coburn
Lehalf
State Board of Agriculture
Vas
Inderstand
Supreme Court
Parker-Hughes
Topeka
Ellis
Roosevelt Doctrine Backed by Britain and Austria Voices
London and Vienna publish mixed views on Roosevelt's message to Congress. Editorials praise the Monroe Doctrine stance and American unity in enforcement, while Austrian papers note its imperial tone and calls for production protection. Critics in England urge tighter controls on foreign anarchists amid a wary mood toward immigration.
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London
Rouxayvelt
Congress
Stone
St James Caxette
Europe
Westminster Gazette
Gage
South America
United States
Atte
Wesminster Gazette
America
American
Austria
Vienna
Roosevelt
Fremien Blatt
Neue-Wiener Tageblatt
Deutsche Volksblatt
Volks Zeltune
Neue-Wiener Journal
New York
England
The
Tribune II
East End
Implement Dealers Call for Action on Anti-Trust Legislation
Wichita Kansas December reports a meeting of implement dealers association where Pratt's W Haine introduced a resolution urging members and mercantile firms to organize anti trust leagues and oppose any man who resists anti trust laws. The measure passed as part of the agenda.
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Kansas
Congress
Wichita
Hain
Xouth Werat
W. Haine
Pratt
Saxton Appointed Buffalo Man to Santa Fe Post
J J Saxton of Buffalo takes a position in the late tweluian department of the office of W J Westes, auditor of freight receipts for the Santa. The move places Saxton in a supervisory role overseeing clearing and handling of business. the office manages over 250 employees.
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J. J. Saxton
Buffalo
W. J. Westes
Treight
Eceipe
Jury Finds Wabash Collision Caused by Negligence
Adrian Mich Dec 4 The coroner s jury found a collision on the Wabash railroad near Sen eck Rist Wednesday night between trains 3 and 4 was caused by the negligence of the Wabash Railroad company and its trainmen. The verdict says the railroad was negligent in not providing a head end brakeman and proper signals at the meeting point. Engineer Aaron T Strong was found negligent for not understanding and obeying the order under which the train ran. Conductor George J Martin was found negligent for not signaling the engineer to stop and for failing to apply the air brakes when the engineer did not give the proper signal.
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Adrian, Mich
Uedimustrom
Seneck Rist
Wabash Railroad Company
Auy
Nto
Aaron T. Strong Wis
George J. Martin
Hall Is On Trial For Murder In District Court
The murder trial of ex-Policeman Hall and M Hall began in district court for the death of George W Tinnd after a blow with an officer’s club fractured the skull. The defense argues the act was justifiable while prosecutors allege liquor men are behind the case. The jury of 18 is sworn and parties question potential jurors. Widows and children of the late hall attend court.
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ex-Pollegman &. M. Hall
George W. Tinnd
Signal error despite pause at Seneca station
A crew fault is reported at Seneca as Bustier and Dittman were found negligent for not providing or obeying proper signals when approaching the station. The engineer failed to give the correct signal as the train passed Seneca, leading to a supposed stop and subsequent brake application.
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Seneca
Stakeman
A. W. Dittman
Fights His Way Duel Rumor Reaches Amsterdam
Investigations reveal substantial basis for reports of a duel between Prince Henry of the Netherlands and Major Van Teets after a heated dinner at The Hague. Queen Wilhelmina reportedly involved. Teets wounded in the altercation and removed to hospital for operation. Other court members reportedly wounded in related incident.
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Amsterdam
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Wilhelma
van Teets
Hot Loo
Heper Ieteriek
Pring
Prisiox
van foreNt
van Toete
Strecht
Brinos
Reney
Geste Mur
Stone and Tsilka Held Prisoners Near Constantinople
Washington on December 4 reports a cable from Spencer Biddy in Constantinople stating that Miss Stone and her companion Sime Tsilka are held as prisoners at Gultepe on the southern side of the mountains.
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Washington
State Department
Spencer Biddy
Constantinople
T Hat Miss Stone
Sime
Tsilka
Gultepe
Unsettled Weather Forecast From Government Bureau
The weather bureau predicts partly cloudy skies today with unsettled conditions likely on Thursday. Warmer tonight is expected, with an unsettled pattern spanning the northern country from the Mississippi Valley to Oregon, and winds remaining light today.
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Government Weather Bureau
Missippi Valley
Oregon
Jury selection and street disturbance after alleged murder case
Court screened a 25 name special venue for a cage trial along with the regular jury. Prosecution for Galen Nichols led by Obi Hungate and J. B. McNary faced defense by J. S. Enaminger as hall and his attorney sat nearby. A crowd gathered as a Salvation Army visit near the Atlair house sparked a disturbance. Head crossed the street to join the crowd. Hall attempted to arrest him for disturbing the peace and struck Head with a police club. Wounds included a profuse scalp bleed and later a potential fracture around Sixth Panel, with hospital transport noted.
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Galen Nichols
Obi Hungate
J. B. McNary
Enaminger
Mra Mead
Hall
North Topeka
Salsation
Atlair
Head
Bota
Te Uime
Brad
Haliroad
Dna
Hon
Steed
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