Wallage Canal Idea Says Modern Methods May Cut Time
Former Panama engineer John F Wallace argues that building a sea level canal by modern business methods is quicker and cheaper than completing a high level canal under present Washington control. He urges either a single empowered contractor or a large firm to manage the entire project, with minimal bureaucratic interference and strict oversight.
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Grout
Wwishington
Washington
Washingteon
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Congress
Stevens Goes to Panama on Isthmian Canal Service
Thomas L Stevens a clerk in the Bureau of Ordnance Navy Department accepted an $1,800 position with the Isthmian Canal Service saies from New York for Panama today aboard the Alliance Stevens is an Alabama native a University of Alabama graduate and a Georgetown Law School class of 1903 member with many friends in the city
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Thomas L Stevens
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Isthmian Canal Service
Saies
New York
Panama
M. Stevens
Alabama
University of Alabama
Georgetown Law School
Cadets Bodies Recovered In Gambier Hall Fire
Gambier Ohio February 25 two cadets Winfield Beott Kunkle and JEB Henderson and James J Fuller were found dead in Delano Hall basement after a fire. Other cadets Harry Barnes Lenox Baker Jr Stearn Alexander Walton and Mian L Barc lett treated for injuries. No clear cause. some say rag sparks and oily floors explain rapid blaze.
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Gambier, Ohio
Winfield Beott Kunkle
Ashtibula
Ohio
Jeb, Henderson
Fudge Farm I
James J Fuller
Warren Ohi
Delano Hall
Fuller
Henderson
Kunkle
Gambier
Harry Barnes
Lenox Baker
Cleveland
Barnes
Jr. Stearn
Cincinnati
Alexander W Walton
Mian L. Barclett
Denunciations at Pittsburg Y M C A sparking controversy
The Washington Post notes a state convention in Washington Pennsylvania where Frederick C Brittain, a 31 year veteran, charged the Y M C A with unchristian spirit and narrow mindedness after the association refused actor membership. His remarks drew hearty applause from delegates. The piece also includes a note on advertising timing in newspapers.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Y. M. C. A
Washington
Frederick C Brittain
Brittain
Good Boys
Association
Kaiser and Empress Honored on Silver Wedding
Berlin reports a powerful ceremony as Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria receive German state deputations and a United German Veteran Societies of North America. Donations to charity total an estimated 10 to 12 million dollars for hospital extensions and new institutions. The event includes a British, Russian, Austrian military display and a high profile gala at the castle ahead of three wedding ceremonies for Prince Entel-Fritz and the Duchess Sophie Charlotte.
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Emperor Willam
Augusta Victoria
Rerchstag
House of Lords
Brunswick
Germany
Prussia
Great Britain
Russia
Austria
Unter den Linden
United States
United German Veteran Societies
North America
Denmark
France
Bueehgel
Admiralty
William
Roosevelt
Prince Entel-Fritz
Sophie Charlotte of
Oldenburg
Sophie
Priedrich Karl
House of Hohenzollern
Dryander
Germany Behind Moors Bank Project at Moroccan talks
At Algeciras, February 25, the Moorish delegation's bank plan carried to the Moroccan conference is described by French and British delegates as a loosely drafted mix of German and French ideas. They hint German inspiration aims to show concessions while Germany agrees to draft four revised proposals for quick submission to the full conference. French and British pessimism splits with optimism about reaching a final draft, predicting a fortnight more of talks and a protocol of reforms already adopted.
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Sultan
Algeciras
Germany
Gen Kuroki A Chilean Link Revealed In Chilean Paper
Special dispatch from Mexico City reports Hi Traiguen in Chile uncovered that Gen Kuroki the noted Japanese commander was born in Chile with several witnesses testifying to his Chilean birth. A Chilean fisherman father emigrated to Japan where he prospered. friends recall Kuroki writing Chile remains his homeland and childhood ties. Movements of ocean liners list arrivals and sailings between Europe and New York.
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Mexico City
Hi Traiguen
Chile
Gen Kuroki
South America
Gen. Kuroki
Japan
Ramon Fucardo Rosas
Kureki
Gen Kurek
Abraham Koning
Augustin Segundy
Gomez Garcia
Vanderbilt Incident Over No Prosecution Expected
Special dispatch reports no charges will be pressed in the Vanderbilt incident as the harmed party is compensated under Italian law. Vanderbilt carries a license and faced no prosecution for carrying a revolver. The Vanderbilts plan to return to Nice and take no action against their assailants. Mrs Vanderbilt has recovered. News from Pisa and Geneva notes Vanderbilt travels and an auto mishap during a Paris to Geneva journey.
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Washington
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Nice
Pisa
Italy
Wiliam K Vanderbilt, Jr
Monte Carlo
Pontedera Priay
Geneva
Reginald Vanderbilt
Paris
Macon
Anarchists Bombs Trigger Raid in Odessa
Odessa records a 3 AM police raid on three anarchists leading to bombs firing. A police commissary and the janitor and his wife were killed. Cossacks bombarded the house, killing all three anarchists. In Warsaw, National Democrats clash with socialists during campaign meetings in Praga. One dead, fifteen wounded. troops seal the hall, many arrests and weapons seized.
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Odessa
Premier Witte Seeks to Keep Timiriazeff in Czara Cabinet
In St Petersburg Feb 25 efforts to induce Timiriazeff minister of commerce to withdraw his resignation intensified when Timiriazeff dined with Premier Witte and discussed the possibility of reversals. The outcome remains unknown as he did not return to his residence until after midnight. The minister cited disapproval of a law extending summary court martial for political offenses as the reason for his voluntary resignation.
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Timiriazeff
St. Petersburg
M. Timiriazeff
Commerce
M.lmiriazeff
Count Witte
Mimimazeff
M Tirblazeff
Nicholas
Police arrest theater managers and actors in Louisville raids
In Louisville Kentucky on February 2 police acting under a Sunday closing order arrested managers actors ticket sellers and doorkeepers at Hopkins vaudeville Buckingham and Avenue theaters. Actresses were not molested. The Masonic and Maculeys did not open. A separate report from Trenton New Jersey says John Cullen drowned in six inches of water after his feet tangled in wire. he had been drinking.
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Lowsville
Board of Sitety
Louisville
Hopkins
Buckingham
Empire
Avenue Theater
Masonic
Maculey’s
Trenton
John Cullen
Doctor credits Grape-Nuts for health and recovery
A physician recounts his own healing with food and urges Grape-Nuts as a remedy for breakfast intolerance and fatigue. He notes improvements for patients with indigestion fever recovery and heart trouble, stating the product is easily digested and nourishing.
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James S
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Spirit World Investigation Reveals Psychic Research Debate
In New York observers from wealth and learning report experiments on spirit contact, sent to the Psychical Research Society in London. Two groups claim evidence of soul communication through telepathy and hypnosis, one supporting spiritualism and the other denying it, with Dr Quackenbos leading demonstrations of a hypnotic soul mind.
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New York
Psychical Research Society
London
Earth
New York City
Richard Hodgson
Hodgson
James M Hyslop
John D Quackenbos
Quackenbos
Maeterlinck
Hyslop
Thompson Hudson
Anna Fortwangler
Gustav A. Gayer
Adele
Dlain
Hysiop
Sleepwalker's fatal fall from city flat window
New York reports Lawrence McCarthy, a long time somnambulist, fell from a sixth story window at 414 East Seventy fourth Street in the early hours. His wife awakened to footsteps in the kitchen then saw him seated on the sill before he plunged to the courtyard.
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New York
Lawrence McCarthy
East Seventy-fourth Street
McCarthy
Fires Hit Firms Across Cities Creating Heavy Losses
A three story brick block at 201 and 203 Federal street Portland Maine occupied by J B Goold & Co, a major drug firm, burned causing an estimated loss of 120000. In Memphis Moore & Mc Ferrin's box factory in North Memphis burned with a 75000 loss. In Buffalo a Pierce Manufacturing building fire destroyed several luxury cars and bodies. In Jersey City the Bates Manufacturing sash and doors plant and the Dodge Elias office burned for about 80000. Vienna reported a customs war ending as Servia accepted Austrian demands and customs opening soon.
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Portland
Federal Street
J. B., Goold & Co
Memphis
Tenn
Moore & McFerrin’s
New York
Bates Manufacturing Company
Dodge & Elias Company
Jersey City
Maj Gen Thomas J Wood Dies at 83 in Dayton
Major General Thomas J Wood died at his Dayton residence aged eighty three after a long illness. He had been bedridden since Christmas and suffered from war era complications. Funeral planned next Wednesday with Dumas at West Point per his wish. Last survivor of West Point class of 185. Survived by widow and two sons, Capt George Wood and Thomas J Wood. Wood retired from the army in 1868 with rank of major general.
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Thomas J Wood
Dumas
West Point
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the G. A R
Capt George Wood
Cuba
Philippines
Idaho
Wood
Army
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