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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

28

Conditions on the Isthmus Spur Labor Exodus to the Sea

A lengthy account reports harsh labor conditions in Panama, detailing misery among Black workers and mass departures from the Isthmus to shiploads. Secretary Taft is portrayed as seeing only what officials want him to. The piece names Taft, the Canal Commission, and local officials, noting favoritism and mismanagement amid widespread discontent and reports of racist practices.

Taft Tracy Robinson Panama Colon

Colon Slums Expose Truth Behind Isthmus Life

An American observer recounts touring Colon in 1857 veteran merchant guides, exposing squalor, disease, and hunger in slums. He criticizes officials and projects from the canal zone, noting shattered hotels, unsafe sewers, and inflated rents amid political favoritism, urging honest sanitary work and accountability.

BigelowPIece in Panama Critique Spreads Across Press

Washington reports Poultney Bigelow’s Panama disclosures challenge the administration’s policies. The Independent reprints salient passages noting mishandled labor sanitation and allegations of corruption. Senator Lodge and Secretary Taft figures are cited, urging accountability and response to Bigelow’s claims.

Poultney Bigelow New York Eveling Post Washington Bailey Panama Independent Tafty Bigelow Shents Bigelows

Mystery of Yerkes will on deathbed shocks New York

The New York Work reports Charles J. Yerkes dictated a second will on his deathbed at the Waldorf Astoria. It reportedly disinherited his wife and children, favoring Emilie Grigsby and other close confidants, despite denials by lawyers. Dr H P Loomis opposed signing and Adrian Joline denies preparing the will. Mrs Yerkes remains secluded at Fifth Avenue while appraisers assess the mansion’s art.

New York Charles ‘J. Yerkes Yerkes Waldorf- Astoria Emilie Grigsby Park Avenue Charles II Charles H. P. Loomis Wall Street Joline Carle T. Yerkes Clarence Knight Erkes Svcrcey

Romance of Ethel Yerkes Reveals Hidden Family Secrets

In a new chapter of the Yerkes saga the New York American reports Ethel Yerkes as the daughter of a fugitive from justice. The piece outlines how she and her mother faced dire need years ago while a distant relative eyed a potential will share. It notes Clarence Yerkes, father of Ethel, was ejected at the funeral, later facing a bench warrant. The article also mentions a London Savoy safe holding the will and possible claims by Ethel’s family.

Trecorder Goff Johnville Debonair Clarence Vernes Clarence Jithel West Siatythud Street Central Park Emilie Grigsby Ethel Europe London Dresden Munsig Emntie Grigsby New York American Charles T Yerkes Ethel Yerkes Draction Justice Ta Trust Magnate Yerkes Fifth Avenue Clarence Yerkes Charles F. Yerkes Ethel Yeghes Charles T. Yerkes Savoy Hotel Litres Yerkes Pope Manufacturing Company Clarence Yerkesy

Mine Umpire Will Resign

Judge George Gray in Wilmington receives a letter from Secretary Dettrey of the anthracite conciliation board requesting appointment of an umpire to replace Commissioner Neill who intends to resign. One case remains for adjudication and once settled he will resign, with no further board meetings until a successor is chosen.

Wilmington Del George Gray Dettrey Anthracite Conciliation Board Neil Gray Neill Conciliation Board

Appeal in Chadwick Case Delays Federal Trial Review

United States District Attorney Sullivan reports Cincinnati notice that the United States Circuit Court will rule next Monday or Tuesday on the motion for a new trial in the Chadwick appeal. He notes that a sustained ruling could trigger an appeal to the Supreme Court to delay the process.

Cleveland Ohio United States Sullivan Cincinnati United States Circuit Court Cassie Tu. Chadwick

Panama Canal labor office closed over Panama deposit dispute

Kingston Jamaica Jan 5 The Panama Canal Commission agents closed their office after Washington offers failed to allow free passage to Panama without a deposit. OConnell in charge said the Colon office would relay the decision this evening.

Kingston Jamaica Panama Canal Commission oGers Washington Swelle Panama O'Connell Colon

New York tale of actresses aid a distressed stranger

Miss Anne Tush and Miss Daisy Mercereau assist a disheveled young woman found in the street at Convent Avenue and First Street. The woman, in a man’s overcoat, exited a Casino club scene and hid a large diamond on her person. Actresses took her to J Hood Wright Hospital where she recovered, while a separate tale follows a miner from Baker City, and a series of petty crimes and rescue episodes across the city.

New York Anne Tush Daisy Mercereau West 13d Street Convent Avenue 1St Street Yctr J. Hood Wright William C. Driver Laker City Greg Breslin Golden Girl Baker City Mr. Driver Casino Broadway Imperial Hotel Driver Enderlain Po-Ice Station Elizabeth Brown Muller Palk Letion Jacob Peigler Second Avenue Wildenauer Edward Brown F Pugin East Eighty-eighth Street Blumer Gregory Connelly AL Brown Netzghhors

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