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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
6
Big gains seen in trade and construction activity
The article notes strong business across the United States with bank clearings up about a quarter from last week and rail earnings rising. Building trades surge as real estate values climb, trolley extensions expand, labor demand soars, and mining and agricultural prospects improve including a robust cotton and wheat outlook. A Gulf of Mexico fishing tale of a massive eight foot plus bass near Pass Christian adds local color.
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United States
One Steel Bridge Company
Wall Street 18
China
Fall River
Texas
Oklahoma
Northwest
West
Alaska
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
Pass Christian Miss
Mily
New Orleans
McDonald
Addy
McDowd
Seouveman
Gon- Henan
Chicago
Florida Keys
Rio Gands
Bennicks Bay
Tennessee Democrats and tariff talk in Nashville
An editorial discusses a Tennessee Democratic convention in Nashville and its platform. It questions why national tariff issues, Panama Canal, and presidential thoughts appear in a state party platform. The piece contrasts local and national concerns and notes Republican attitudes in Tennessee.
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Tennessee Democracy
Athens
Nashville
MacGregor
Memphis
Washington
American Congress
Panama Canal
The
Post
Costa Rica and the Monroe Doctrine debate in Senate
Senator Morgan of Alabama presents London financials and the Foreign Bondholders report showing Costa Rica’s debt readjustment with New York bankers. The contract allegedly allows U.S. protection under the Monroe Doctrine, provoking fear that the United States would shield Costa Rica from foreign pressure if obligations are met. The Senate faces pressure from English bondholders as it considers ratification and U.S. stance on sovereign debt.
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Senate
Morgan
Alabama
London
Council of the Corporation of Foreign Bondholders
New York
United States
State Department
Horropean
Financial News
United States of America
Corporation of Foren
Roosevelt
Panama
Santo Domingo
Guatemala
Congress
Republic
U S Senate Debate Over Monroe Doctrine Refusal Pointed
In a tense session Senator Morgan argued that the United States must affirm the Monroe doctrine to resist expanding obligations to compel Spanish American states to settle debts, criticizing the Senate's refusal to construe the doctrine as an obligation to enforce payments.
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Costa Rica
Senate
United States
Morgan
Gloom and Trusts Reform Theme Pervades Our Country
A long, opinionated survey notes reforms promised by trusts and government after last December, praising rate bills and corporate discipline. It condemns alleged abuses in New York justice, tolls the canal, and cites trials of Mrs. Stenton, Josefina Terranova, and Valet Jones. It touches on politics, inspections, and public figures, with humor and sharp critique throughout.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania Corporation
Wall Street
Beef Trust
Tobacco Trust
John Wesley Gaines
Stenton
Kinnan
New York City
New York
Cesar Energia
John Knox
Calvin
Torquemada
Josefina Terranova
Valet Jones
Patrick
Too Chesty Please and Other Ephemera
Fragmented clippings from Lancaster Morning News and Lebanon Daily News offer satirical lines on vegetarianism council titles and humble food wisdom. References to Borax corm jam hayseed glucose dyes and artenuated greens appear alongside mock governor titles and admonitions against pride.
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Lancaster Morning News
Reflections of a Bachelor Poem Fragment
A fragmented verse piece discusses love and danger, noting a loveless man near death and a cautious woman suspecting a harmful figure. The text unfolds as a reflective meditation on relationships, fate, and social restraint within a fragmentary poetic voice.
The Origin of Some Titles of Nobility
A historical overview of papal titles granted for money or service, noting about 300 French titles since 1841 with only a portion recognized by France. It covers cases of dubious patents and several genuine papal titles, naming individuals such as Edmond Blanc and Count des Garata, and discusses how later titles were acquired or transformed. The piece cites fraud, nuncios, and anecdotes involving French society and American connections.
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Jean de Bonnefon
Louis Philippe
Napoleon TV
Marshal MacMahon
Tts
France
Leo XIII
Edmond Blanc
Afonte Carlo
Blane
Thomas
Palais Royal
Edmond Blane
Constantine Radzi
Wil
Roland Bonaparte
Jametel
Marie
Mecklenburg -Stelitz
America
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Crown of
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Frisch
Fraseh
Lusan
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Vatican
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Upper West Side
New York
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la ‘Tour d'Auvergne
John Evans
Paris
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Sir Warren
Hastings Gosly
Mmarquise DE Fontenoy
Meat inspection bill classifies sheep with goats, says Lester
A Cleveland report quotes Lester noting the meat inspection bill groups sheep with goats and discusses implications for buying mutton broth and likely butter usage. The remark hints at consumer guidance and regulatory classifications affecting pantry choices.
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Piale Lester
Tranquel in Panama as Marines Maintain Calm After Election
Panama June 5 measures by Secretary Aries quell disturbances and keep American marines in the Canal Zone. Election results show Constitutional party with a 722 vote lead in Panama City and sweeping most districts of Panama, Colon, and Bocas del Toro except Chame. Los Santos province elections annulled.
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Aries
Canal Zone
Constitutional Party
Colon
Bocos
del Toro
Chame
Panams
Teraguas
Cocle
Chirigui
Los Santos
Big Mine Fraud Case Opens In London Court
London June 5 opening of the prosecution at the Guild Hall Police Court for Mark Anthony Young and Henry Jones, managers of the American Mining Milling and Smelting Syndicate, arrested June 18 on conspiracy to defraud by selling wasteless shares. Treasury counsel said evidence suggests serious frauds, noting nationwide advertising of properties in Alaska and other states paying high interest. Documents claimed nine years profits over 27.5 million with 12.5 million in dividends. officials aim to prove the company did not exist. Young bailed at 25,000 and Jonas at 5,900.
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Gmlé Hall
Mark Anthony Young
Henry Jones
R. B. Mur
Treasury
American Mining, Milling, and Smelting Company
Alaska
California
Montana
Utah
Colorado
Mexico
Sent Broadcast
Muir
Jonas Im
Suffragists Seek Summonses Against Premier
London, June 26. Woman suffragists seek police summonses against Premier Campbell-Bannerman and Lloyd-George to testify at their court case after militants were arrested June 21 for a disturbance outside Asquith's house. Magistrate refuses Asquith attendance but may compel Bannerman and Lloyd-George if evidence shows instruction.
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Campbell- Bannerman
David Lloyd-George
Board of Trade
Asquith
Sehall
Miss Billington
Miss Kenney
Womant
Cavendish Square
Mr. Asquith
Parkhurst
Sampbell-Bannerman
Lloyd- George
King Had Narrow Escape From Bomb Plot
Special Gable dispatch reports police discovery of a planned bombing near Castel Ferret. Explosives timed to detonate twenty seconds before a royal train carrying the King and Queen to Ancona. The bomb house lay near the railroad and was guarded by shrubbery extending to the track.
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Rome
Castel Ferret
Tream
Ancona
Ine
Prince Carlos Narrowly Escapes Auto Wreck
Madrid June Prince Carlos of Bourbon narrowly escaped death today when an automobile returning to Madrid from La Granja overturned. The Marquis of Mesadasta was seriously injured, while Prince Carlos remained unhurt.
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Carlos of Bourbon
Mercedes
Spain
Alfonso XII
Madid
la Granja
Marquis of
Mesadasta
Carlos
Anarchist Slays Priest Near Doria Villa Mass
Rome dispatch reports an anarchist named Desantyh stabbed and killed an octogenarian chaplain of Prince Dona as he drove to Mass at the Doria villa. The attack occurred around 10 o'clock in the morning.
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Prince
Cabis
Washington Fort
Rome
Prince Dona
Desantyh
Doria Vila
Red Cross Conference Opens Plenary Sittings in Geneva
Delegates at the International Red Cross conference will begin plenary sittings on June 27 under M. Oder presidency. Committees’ reports on convention objects will be received and discussed as diplomatic corps and local authorities host a series of functions in Geneva.
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Geneva
M. Oder
Switzerland
St Petersburg
Ped Cross
Croker Will Not Return To Politics
Richard Croker will not return to New York to join the Tammany delegation at the Democratic National Convention or aid in reorganizing the local Democratic machine, according to his brother-in-law Dr W Jenkins former health officer of the port. He once considered a comeback but decided to postpone indefinitely and will not take an active part in politics again.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Groker
W. Jenkins
Comag
Dr. Jenkins
Tom Johnson to preside at Bryan reception in Madison Square Garden
Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland will preside at William J. Bryan s Madison Square Garden reception upon his return to the country Henry Watterson will deliver an address for the South Alexander Troup of New Haven Conn will speak for the East The West speaker remains unnamed
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New York
Tom L Johnson
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Gov Harris Improves. Returns to Capital
Governor Harris arrives at the Ohio capitol from his home at Eton and reports feeling much better. He vows to be more discreet about his health and does not announce any new appointments.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harris
Capitol
Eton
Death of Col Tilton Retired Army Physician Dies at Madison Barracks
Col Henry Br Tilton U S retired military secretary reports his death at Madison Barracks New York on June 35 Born February 1 1836 he joined as first lieutenant assistant surgeon August 26 1861 rising to lieutenant colonel deputy surgeon general August 12 1993 He retired February 1 1908 at age 64 and was advanced to colonel April 22 1904 He was brevetted captain and major March 14 1865 for meritorious wartime service.
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Army
Henry BR. Tilton
U. S
Madison Barracks
N. Y
Col. Tilton
New Jersey
Col Tilton
Dunne Seeks Indictment Over Chicago Traction Deaths
Mayor Dunne will seek indictments against Chicago traction executives if rapid, satisfactory explanations are not provided regarding recent street car fatalities. A report by Dr. Doty notes twenty one deaths in fifty days. Dunne will review company replies before deciding on state action.
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Chicago
Dunne
Dr. Doty
Healy
McNichols Deny City Filtration Contract Charges
Philadelphia June 25 Senator McNichol D J McNichol and Mrs McNichol filed an answer denying unlawful combination excessive profits or intent to defraud in the filtration contracts suit. The city seeks about 5 million dollars claimed overpayment to the contracting firm D J McNichol Co.
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Philadelphia
D. J. McNichol & Co
Senator McNichol
D. J. McNichol
Mra. McNichol
Special Engineer Named for Panama Canal Locks
After Senate indorsed the rock canal, Chief Engineer Stevens of the Isthmian Canal Commission appoints Joseph W Ripley as special engineer to design and construct locks for the Panama project. Ripley arrived in Washington for talks and will accompany the commission to Panama Thursday. Ernest Howe of the Geological Survey is named geological engineer and will sail for Panama July 19.
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Rock Canal
Senate
Stevens
Isthmian Canal
Bahamas Governor Probing Labor Complaints on Isthmus
Passengers from Nassau report the Bahamas governor left Nassau for Inagua to investigate alleged unpaid laborers on the Panama Canal. Returnees claim workers were not paid, with rumors of earnings being squandered on the Isthmus. Rest then note harbor control move by San Juan authorities and postmaster appointments.
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Avernor
Bahamas
Isthmus
New York
Nassau
Niagera
Inagua
Panama Canal
Laborere
Nagsau
Consular service reform and statehood talks at Willard
At the New Willard prominent figures discuss the new law reorganizing the consular service, its merit-based promotions, and potential impact on U.S. commerce abroad. Maj. W. E. Lewellan weighs in on joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, warning it may not come again soon, with figures on taxes and land grants cited. Portland, Oregon, officials tout growth metrics, while others recount West Virginia land wealth and England’s education funding debate.
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Arizona
Anzons
United States
New Mexico
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