President Reports on Isthmus Inquiries and Labor Use
The president defends investigations and praises white American labor on the isthmus. He notes 99 deaths among all workers, contrasts fatality rates, and explains employment of about 4,000 white and 19,000 colored laborers. He cites wages, living costs, and the need for Chinese and other labor to complete the canal project.
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Scanal
Isthmus
Congress
West Indies
China
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Tollig
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Aark’linow
Herms Aly
Roosevelts praise of canal work at Culebra cut
Roosevelt defends the Isthmus project amid criticism praising the massive steam shovels and dynamite used at the Culebra cut. He notes steady progress, expects a boost after the rainy season, and lauds the honesty and efficiency of the team led by Shonts Stevens and Gorgas. Acknowledges contractor role and grants a badge to participating Americans.
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Isthm
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Gorgas
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Theodore Roosevelt
Disgraceful Milan election described in Milan Republican
A Milan Republican critique details a Sullivan county election marked by illegal saloon activity on the east side and open defiance of law by Democrats for Clem. Arrests near polls and strong majorities in counties contrasted with ongoing calls for reform amid a blurred mix of unrelated notices and ads.
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Milan
East Side
Clem
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