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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Clarence
Jithel
West Siatythud Street
Central Park
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Ethel
Europe
London
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Munsig
Emntie Grigsby
New York American
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Ethel Yerkes
Draction
Justice
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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.
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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.
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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.
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oGers
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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.
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Enderlain Po-Ice Station
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Muller
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F Pugin
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