Hints of Wasteful Panama Canal Expenditures Rumors
Reports accuse officials and suppliers of graft and mismanagement in Panama Canal operations. Requisitions and shipments flood the Isthmus, with little clarity on origin or use. Critics urge full investigations and sustained on-site oversight to curb waste and ensure proper use of funds and equipment.
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Isthmag
Panama
Triiols Central
Fatings
Postoffie
Shonts
Hersoy
Canal employees return with colon steamer passengers
New York reports August 21 that Panama Canal employes among eighty aboard the Finance from Colon. fifteen detained at New York quarantine. Most workers were laid off for temporary abandonments of work. six crew members and cabin passengers were sent on to Hetman Tsar a Bervatin land amid sea temperatures. Also adopted as coat of arms for the Isthmian Canal Commission shows a Spanish galleon between two high banks, with a yellow sky and the United States colors.
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Colon
New York
Panama
Canal Aryployes
Finance
Coplon
Saenz
Culebra Amwon
Tsar
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal Zone
Commissiqgn
Itaalfa
United
Capital figure Willard Harper remembered in Washington history
A long obituary sketches Willard Harper a pioneer pharmacist bank founder and civic leader in Washington. He chaired the American National Bank and led pharmaceutical groups while owning real estate and a Leesburg weekly paper. He served as a Democratic leader and Mason before passing.
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Ghterga
Howards
Sof
John Wyeth
Ppaitas
Delphia
Glerk
Washington
Pennsylvaniad
Northwest
Sile
Ata
Harper
American National Bank
Washington’s
Sun
F Street
District of ‘Columbia Pharmaceutical Association
MW. A,r. D
Columbias
National Pure Road ‘Anid. Druggress
Washington Board of Trade
National College of ‘Pharmacy
Washingtonien
Washingtonian Mirror
Wathe
Palais
Eto and’ Colt Show Association
Loudoun County
Loudoun National Bank
Leesburg
K. Harper
Kansas City
Montague
Virginia
Wear
Sixteenth Street
Loudoun
County
Postal Robbery Rewards Rules Issued Under Postmaster General
New regulations set reward ranges from 80 to 1000 dollars for information leading to arrests in postal crimes. Maximums apply to Mail car robberies on trains and attacks on postal workers. other routes offer 500, 250, or 200 dollar scales. Officials specify conditions and dates for authorized rewards and enforcement.
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United States
Western National Bank Closed by Federal Authorities
The Western National Bank of Louisville was ordered closed by federal authorities today. A May 25 reserve report showed about a 14 percent reserve and a steady decline in business, with stock dropping from 307 to a low level amid doubts of overextension and shrinkage.
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Lous Yiang
Western National Bank
T. Jefferson
Haselike
Matichat Bank
Tindiegia
Western Bank
Té. Weatern National Bark
Dy Ibat
Olthe Imtt T
Ferson
Sith
Was
Provident
Venezuelan arms bids draw no US limits noted
A dispatch reports Venezuela was acquiring arms material with no stated US restrictions. The note cites comments by Minister Fussell and postal agent Calhoun on their arrival in Venezuela, and says the State Department is reviewing the matter as part of a general inquiry. The language remains cautious with no explicit action announced.
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Venézuela
United States
Venezela
Fussell
Posial
Calhoun
Property in tia oa can court finds hald
Fragmentary OCR text mentions property, church, and constitutional references. Despite garbled wording, it suggests a legal property matter or court finding related to ownership and possible church property implications.
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Tia Oa
Airmee Church
Cobeent
Deral
Local Council Acknowledges State Action on Property
Fragmentary notice states New Deyo council involved in a state action regarding a property. Limited readable text references a constitutional or statutory framework and authority cited by state officials. Further details are unreadable.
Liberty Belles Opens Lafayette Theater Season With Praise
The Lafayette Theater opened last night with Fred Berger Jr. production of The Liberty Belles by Harry B. Smith. An overflowing audience praised the show, noting strong native talent and lively melodies, with standout turns by Gistin Pajama Girl and a witty performance by Norworth. The burlesque and scenic elements drew cheers as the company promises an engaging week.
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Lafayette Theater
Fred Berger, Jr
Harry B. Smith
Lange
Benra
Liberty Belles
Washington
Military Promotions and Assignments Noted in Army Orders
Army orders list promotions and transfers across units and commands. Maj. Barrington KK and Maj. Henry M. Andoge are among officers detailed for examinations, reassignments, and duty at various stations. Page notes also include postings to Mayo City Kens and Sandy Hook works for temporary service and future promotions assessments.
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Uae
Wilma Sealers
A ‘Ghief
Biginal
Barrington KK
Mayo City
Kens
George
Henry M
Port Leavenworth
Kavs
Walter A Chatfield
Beeen
Will
Gieln
Georga
Third Infantry
Hay
Hitanett
Eral Orden
Xeround
Sandy Hook
Neds
Bethlehem, Steel Company
Agin
Walter’ K
Artillery Corps
Fragmentary note from Alf holiday on gun factory strike
A garbled snippet mentions a gun factory and holiday disruption with unclear dates. It references absence and a possible resumption, and includes stray letters and numbers, making precise facts difficult to extract.
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Paturdax
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Williard ‘Harper
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National Capital
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Newton
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England
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Ington Kay
Baer
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Venezuela
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Gal Bal
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Macaulay
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David Copperfield
John Halifax
Adam Bede
the Kloss
East Sayine
Scarlet Letter
Hall Caine
Te Prodigal Son Liebler & CO
Edward Morgan
Aubrey Boucicault
Marie Wainwright
Charlotte Walker
Drina de Wolfe
Ben Webster
W. H. Thompson
J. E. Dodson
National
Chase
Gromt
BERT
Ene Suy
Robert Dayle Company
Jack Norworth
Farley Otion
Afayette Opera House
Areger
B. Smith
Bente
Apord & Geraud
Lunatic
Academy
When the World
Lahgdon-McCormack
Lawrence, Maran
Plages Forel
Midas
Lea Hox
the Sunday Post
Use Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Treasury
Montgomery County
Rockville
Perfrot
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Svening
Aistorica
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New Wilferd
Odi Piaint Jrandor
Singleton Lavine
Mharahan Hall
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Anteney Detert
Ate Zante
Diamonds
Asa
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