Panama Canal Sale Debate Sparks Shareholder Uproar
At a Panama Canal Company board meeting President Hutin and works chief Cheron resigned their posts amid talks to sell the canal to the United States. Shareholders authorized the board to conclude the sale under terms challenged as unacceptable and debated amid unrest.
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Panama Canal
Panama Canal Company
Hutin
United States
M. Cheron
Hectir of Works
Talesian
Lave Berm
Comralésin
Bt P. Foret
AL. Uourseols
M. Hatin
Cheron
Panama Can Company
Unitel
Perthes
Heiders
Brady
Atin
Bopeion
Sullivan Found Guilty In Caste Tamper Trial
Chicago December 1 The jury convicted Alexander Sullivan on charges of conspiring to aid a fugitive from justice in a case tied to caste tampering. Frederick St John Edward Maher and Frank P Murray faced related indictments while James Lynch, the principal witness, was indicted for perjury. The four week trial centered on efforts to protect fugitives and subvert court jurisdiction.
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Chicago
Alexander Ballivan
Almer Smith
Balti
James J. Lynch
Sullivan
Sint Brthing
Wes
Ae Company
Wisery
Wisery, At Wither
Alexander Sullivan
Frederick St. John
Edward Maher
Frank P. Murray
Maher
Howe Abner Smith
Two Downs Men Set for World Trip From Beloit
Beloit reporter notes two Downs men departing this morning for a world voyage. They plan a lengthy route through Egypt Palestine Cyprus Greece Italy Paris the journey expected to last several months. Capt. Cook’s condition reported improved though confined to bed and resting quietly.
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Brjoit
Ean
Cal
Beloit
Union Pavitt East
Prosprrour
J. F
Egypt
Palestine
Cyprus
Greece
Italy
Paris
Cook
Washington
Dee
Tnland
London Clause Sparks Lumber Trade Dispute
London steamship lines seek enforcement of the London clause in bills of lading drawing protests from millers and dealers. Elliot Lang of the National Lumber Association sent a statement to Senator Frye outlining objections to the clause which charges freight for cargo not originating in American ports. He notes copper or mahogany from Mexico to London lands free at the quay, but routed via New York incurs charges when shipped London bound, creating discriminatory costs against U S shipments.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Urs
Northwest
London
London Steamship Lines
Inding
Elliot Lang
National Lumber Association
Frye
Lang
Easo
American
Tani
Mahogany
Mexico
Consiensiente
Edward to arbitrate in Chile Argentina border dispute
Washington reports Argentine minister Garcia Merou states Buenos Aires suspends negotiations with Chile and refers the matter to King Edward’s arbitration in New York. A note to the British king is prepared outlining the points of dispute. Dispute seen as shortlived. crowd demonstrations occur outside Valparaiso consulates.
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Washington
Bec
Senor Garcia Merou
Chit
England
Alcorte
Chill
New York
Sainteter
Itela
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
The
Herald
Eee
King Edard
Great Britain
Val A
Jon
United Stat
Valparaiso
Cure for cholera eyed at Michigan lab discovery
Report from Ann Arbor Michigan December 2 says Dr Frederick G Novy and Prof Paul Freer report experiments at the University of Michigan bacteriological laboratory produce an antiseptic for intestinal diseases including cholera typhoid and dysentery. It notes small animal trials and a course of sterilized diet tests with promising intestinal poison destruction.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Frederick G. Novy
Paul ©. Freer
Fiv
Novy
Santtiraty
TEWFIK WILL SEE TO INFORM MR EDDY OF LATER ACTION
Constantinople reports say TEWFIK WILL SEE and notify Mr Eddy regarding a later decision after the protest by the United States charge d affaires near Eddy against Beyrout authorities. The foreign minister Tewak Pasha denied knowledge but promised to inquire, with Mr Gady and Mouduy to be consulted.
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Constantinople
Eddy
Beyrout
Syria
Turkey
Tewak’ Pasha
Gady
Defile Ap Mouduy
Fire Claims Four In Dubois Farmhouse Blaze
A Dubois Pennsylvania tragedy reports a morning blaze at the Renbaugh dwelling near Summerville. Four Ashbaughs perished including William 22 Mabel 11 Harry 11 and a 23 year old, with Herman and others seriously burned or missing. The fire caused by an overheated stove forced the family to flee. the father escaped with the two youngest children but could not save the rest.
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Dubois
Summerville
Jefferson
Renbaugh
William Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
Mabel Ashbaugh
Harry Ashbaugh
Agnimagh
Dames
Mrs. Ashbaugh
Market House Fire At Zacateme Kills Dozens In Mexico
San Antonio reports the Zacateme market house in Mexico burned rapidly, trapping workers. About 45 people perished and twenty were injured, with fifteen bodies recovered. Firefighting lacked water and equipment, delaying response as a large salvage effort continued with uncertain prospects for finding others.
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San Antonio
Tex
Zacateme
Mexico
Birge
Nuine
E J Fleisher Dead In Smith Center Area
Ernest J Fleisher a young resident died at his father's home in Munaburs Kansas Sunday morning He was a son of Rev E H Fleisher a former Methodist pastor He had taught in county schools but quit about 40 days ago due to consumption He had returned from Chicago two days earlier after anti toxin treatment with no benefit He leaves a young wife Myrtle Jarvis married last April daughter of ex Sheriff Julius Jarvis of this county
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Chicago
Pileisher
Myrtle Jarvis
Julius Jarvis
This County
Short Grass Profits From Cane Seed On 80 Acres
Obertin Kansas December 23 C L Bento m received a check for 876 from his brother in charge of a Sher idan county ranch. Cane seed grown on 80 acres of land bought two months ago for 500. Expected yield about 300 tons, leaving substantial profit.
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Obertin
Kan
C. L. Bentom
Sheridan County
Fed
Coroner Jury Fees Upheld By Judge Hazen
Judge Hazen ruled that coroner’s jurors are entitled to daily fees for each day they report for duty. The case involved an infant found in the river and a jury convened days before testimony. Auditor Hamilton had allowed fees for one day only. Good sued and won full payment for all four additional days.
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Hazen
H. B Hogeboorm
Hamilton Eld
E. B. Good
Sait
President Roosevelt to stay in Washington for Christmas
Washington December 22 Roosevelt plans to remain in the capital over the holiday week seeking relief from official duties and will receive only visitors of importance while continuing limited public business. Married at Smith Center Kansas December 3 Miss Minnie Gift and William H Wasner of Enterprise Oregon wed there Saturday. They will reside in Oregon with the bride pursuing her business interests.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Smith Center
Kan
Minnie Gift
Willian H. Wasner
Enterprise
Oregon
Jene
Oresever
Crene
Alice Walker
Croker Returns From Indiana Trip To New York
Richard Croker returns from a brief visit to a farm owned by David Gideon near West Baden Springs Indiana. The travel journey was delayed several hours before reaching the city. Boo bon dishes at cost at Rigby s.
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Croker
Indiana
New York
Richard Croker Fms
David Gideon
West Baden Springs
Ind
Morgan's Messenger Delivers Treasury Certificates Ahead of Christmas
A New York messenger for J Pierpont Morgan drew ten 45000 dollar certificates from the subtreasury just before it closed Saturday. Five thousand dollar gold certificates, described as beautifully colored orange and green by printers, are said to be for Christmas presents from Mr Morgan.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hera
Bureau of Engraving
Dowie in Court as Closing Argument Ends Suit
In Chicago on December 23 attorney S W Packard opened the closing argument in the Dowie– Zion face Industries suit seeking appointment of a revolver for the Zion healing enterprise. Packard likened Dowie to Elijah and Morgan as a great organizer while Dowie and his wife attended with many followers.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
S. W. Packard
Dowie
J. Pierpoot Morgan
Humah
Elijah
Packard
Dowle
Eiljan
Conn-queror prize cornet on display at Kansas Midwinter Exposition
The Conn gold cornet named Conn-queror, offered by Ba Innes for the most popular cornetist in the state, is exhibited by Arthur Kane, Kansas Midwinter Exposition commissioner. A voting contest at the exposition will decide the winner who will have their name engraved on the instrument.
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Kanana
Arthur Kane
Kansas
Warm Kansas Holidays Forecast
Weather bureau notes mild, fair conditions expected through Christmas. Sunday's high reached 44 and low 25 with westerly winds around 8 mph. today’s low near 26 with west winds. Hourly readings show fluctuating temps from early morning to afternoon.
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Kansas
Minimouth
U S Delicate Stand On Expulsion Of Naturalized Americans
Washington reports confirm Mr Eddy in Constantinople is in correspondence with the Porte over an announced expulsion of naturalized American citizens from Turkey. The United States asserts no harsh hardship should attend any removal and hopes the order will be abandoned.
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Washington
State Department
Eddy
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Citisens
United States
Unite States
County Clerk Seeks Expert on Bides for Wolf or Coyote
Vic Washington of Mission township presented a gray wolf hide to the county clerk. The wolf carries a $5 bounty while coyotes earn $1, creating a $4 difference. Oscar Bwayre, formerly in New Mexico, suggests the specimen could be mixed wolf and coyote, complicating the payment.
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Wright
Vic Washington
Mission Township
Oscar Bwayre
New Mexico
Safe Blown Open in County Treasurer’s Office at Atwood
A safe was blown open in the Atwood Kansas county treasurer's office early Sunday and about 1500 dollars stolen. Authorities report the blast occurred in Beard County, with crack researchers noting the explosion left a scene of wreckage but no immediate arrests.
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Atwood
Kan
Beardoes
Judge Hazen Refuses Hear Suit Over 75 Cents In District Court
In a district court morning session Judge Hazen declined to decide a motion tied to a 75 cent dispute involving a constitutional question. The case stemmed from a 500 dollar diamond theft against Mrs Metzler Bryan by Wil Bryan. Metzler, a witness, received a 30 cent fee. the county balked at paying costs since Metzler was the prosecuting witness. The suit for 75 cents related to another matter. Hazen deemed the work too small for the effort.
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Hazen
District Court Iis
Wil Bryan
Frank Metzler
Metzler
Bryan
Costa
Vaseas
Good
Ju Hazen
Miners' Convention Called in Indianapolis for January
Jonn Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, issued the call for a national miners convention in Indianapolis starting January 20. A joint conference with bituminous operators in Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania and Ohio will accompany the meeting. The conference begins January 20 and lasts ten days with over 1 000 delegates expected for the convention proper.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jonn Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Tha City
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Today's Market Report Wheat Corn and Provisions
Chicago market report dated December 1 notes wheat opening indifferently with a firm tone as buying picks up, aided by Liverpool supply concerns. Corn trade small with light outside influence and May futures steady. Provisions show slight firmness with hogs selling strong and cattle receipts around 13,008 head amid a generally steady livestock tone.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Samles
Steisitee
Minneapolis
Argent
Tex
Saul
Max
Gaiz
North
Omnes
Oia
Mas
Timothy March
Uit
Market News Mixed with Livestock and Crop Prices
The report blends livestock prices and market receipts with grain and produce data. It notes top head counts for cattle and hogs, Topeka and Dallas market receipts, and fluctuating grain prices along with New York stock activity and cotton firmness.
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Marie
Dallas
Gull
Salem
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