Goethals Stevens Face Panama Canal Work Crisis
The article discusses Gen Goethals and John F. Stevens shaping plans to resolve Panama slides hindering canal passage. It argues dredging alone fails without root-cause fixes and urges decisive action for a reliable canal for commerce and naval use. The piece frames the canal as vital for national security and fleet movement.
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Goethals
John F. Stevens
Stevens
Panama
Lein Channel
Condition of US Treasury At Close Of Business Yesterday
The condition of the United States Treasury at the close of business yesterday was Net balance geninud 41 73" [Total receipts 1936134] Total payments 4574 255 The deficit this fiscal year is 84 736 705 against a deficit of 25 388 890 last year exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
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United States Treasury
Panama
Japan Pressures China Threat of War Spurs Concessions
Japan applies pressure on China as war threats loom, seeking exclusive advantages in Chinese territory and finance. Britain’s stance on allied terms raises questions about Great Britain’s consent and the risk to China’s integrity, prompting U S consideration of alliance obligations and far eastern stakes.
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China
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Far East
Panama Canal At Risk As Slide Closes Cut
A Panama Canal cablegram from March reports the Culebra cut continues filling at speed despite steam shovels. Twenty two ships await passage. Officials warn that nature, not man, dominates and call for decisive action to keep the canal open, including clearing mountains on both sides if needed.
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Panama
Culebra
Panama Canal
Sinking of the Frye raises prize laws dispute with Germany
The William P Frye, en route to Queenstown with cargo consigned to the owners, was sunk by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich after attempts to jettison or sail for adjudication failed. Debate centers on whether Wheat on board was contraband and how prize law applies. Damages likely to be paid, but the contraband status remains perplexing as neutrals fear loss without recourse.
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Wiliam P Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Frye
Queenstown
United States
Great Britain
Russia
England
Germany
Fryes
La Follette May Seek Democratic Support in Wisconsin Race
The piece analyzes La Follette aligning with Democrats over tariff policy and administration. It discusses party realignment, government ownership tendencies, and calls for cross over jumps between Republicans and Democrats to reflect core issues and reduce party distaste.
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Senate
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Dissenters Push for Clear Campaign Choices
A political reflection argues that dissenters within parties should fight for principles but may join a more sympathetic party when fundamental differences arise. The public deserves clean issues and unambiguous choices, even if it causes internal party confusion.
Billy Sunday's Opportunity in New York and Washington discussed
The piece weighs whether evangelist Billy Sunday should campaign in Washington or New York. It argues New York offers the greatest chance to save souls among Bowery and East Side populations, suggesting a tabernacle near dens and dives could yield civic and religious impact, while noting mixed reception in prior cities.
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Mie
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Pitt
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Stranton
Philadelphia
Broadway
McAdoo Illness Prompts Hope For Quick Recovery
The article notes Secretary McAdoo’s appendicitis and optimism for a swift recovery given his strong health. It highlights his heavy workload shaping America’s financial stability, while spoofing various unrelated quips and political asides from the era.
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McAdoo
America
New Fleet Admiral Meux Changes Name and Heirship
Sir Hedworth Meux, now Admiral of the Fleet at Portsmouth, formerly Sir Hedworth Lambton, inherits Lady Meux’s fortune and must take the name and arms of Meta. The article recalls his Boer War renown, his court connections, and notes Lady Meux’s notable acts and family ties spanning Noblesse and American links, including the De Noailles lineage and its U.S. associations.
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Atlantic
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South Africa
Earl of Durham
Lady Meux
Henry Meux
Hedworth
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Fledworthy
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Lord Alington
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Pleet Street
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Egypt
Theobalds Park
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Twiedworth Meux
Flowing Speech on New Officer Sparks Trooper Debate
A fragmented transcript shows two troopers debating a new officer. One notes swearing and loose grammar while the other calls the speaker’s manner a masterpiece. The exchange hints at tensions in a military or ceremonial setting and suggests attention to how leadership is expressed.
Divorce Diary Key to Smith Divorce Fight
Pittsburgh dispatch notes Prof Charles Sheldon Smith of South Park Public School McKeesport testified in common pleas court against wife Clara D. Smith. He produced five diary books labeled divorce diary to refresh dates of alleged cruelty and indignities including names such as jackass idiot fool and hypocrite.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Inquirer
Charlies Sheldon Smith
South Park
McKeesport
Swearingen
Common Pleas
Clara D. Smith
Smith
Har
Push Auto Engine to Fire Near Schoolhouse
Fire at Daniel Landau home near the schoolhouse prompts village volunteers to rush a new auto engine to the blaze. The engine fails to start at first but later aids the effort, allowing firemen to save the school. Landau’s house suffers about $4,000 in damage.
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Merch
New York
Daniel Landau
Mary
Elk in Farm Barn Shocks Colorado Farmer
A Denver suburb scene reports a bull elk feasting in a barn stall at Copeland ranch near Globeville. A farmer trapped the animal with a door slam and observed a second elk fleeing. The two bulls are part of a larger group of 52 elk linked to a transfer from Yellowstone to Colorado government reservations, including Estes Park and Aspen.
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Cole
Los Angeles Times
Copeland Ranch
Globeville
Yellowstone Park
Hste
Park and
Aspen
Colo
Jawbreaker Joke Sends Camden Man to Hospital
Samuel Ramsey of 933 Cedar Street Camden laughed so hard at a joke in the Philadelphia Record his jaw locked. He was taken to Cooper Hospital where surgeons unlocked and reset his jaw. On leaving, he asked to hear the joke again and demanded to return to the hospital.
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Cooper Hospital
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Tmbria
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Medina del Campo
Spain
Navarre
Castre
Biana
Hiccuping Merchant Snowed Under By Sudden Cure
Roscoe Wilson a Netcong New Jersey merchant suffered six days of violent hiccoughs that shook his bed and kept him from sleep His doctors tried medicines and stories to ease him but nothing helped He slept briefly Monday night and woke when the bed shook violently from his hiccups He was frightened and jumped from the bed Then the hiccoughs ceased apparently due to the fright.
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New York
Roscoe Wilson
Net
Cong
Wilson
Bed of Transgressor Hard in Canton Trial Plea
James Jones arraigned on a charge of trying to pass glass rings as diamonds to women. He asked for a quick trial and joked about jail beds being soft if transferred to the county jail. He pleaded not guilty while awaiting grand jury action.
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Canton
Ohio
Chicago News
Caesar Borgia a Renaissance political figure and assassin
A historical portrait of Caesar Borgia, grandnephew of Pope Calixtus II, detailing his rise through arms and politics, murderous campaigns in Romagna and Urbino, alliances with Navarre, alleged poisonings, capture and escape, and ultimate death, alongside debates about his reputation and legacy.
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Calixtus II
Rodrigo Borgia
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Italy
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Duchy of
Urbino
Sinigagha
Change in the Car and War Time Poem Teaser
A fragmented wartime piece describes soldiers in trenches, orders, lights, and rippling fear as night crawls over a city. The poem shifts to a chamber journal scene where twilight and stars frame themes of bravery, death, and reverent awe at night. Individuals referenced include a sergeant and a narrator observing from a hill.
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Chambera
Earth
Heaven
Pig Flourished on Pies in Volumbus Market Tale
Four month old pig weighing four pounds at birth grew rapidly after being fed on pie cakes from the family table, eventually thriving. the animal was described as blighted in flesh, nearly blind, and unable to stand for two months before reaching a heavy dressed head weight of fifty six pounds.
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Bordentown NJ
Princeyna Anna Murat
Misa Caroline Fraser
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de Noailles
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Yey
Williams matriarch leaves vast brood in Trout Lake
Mrs John Williams, 92, of Trout Lake, Michigan, died last week leaving seven sons, 76 grandchildren and 90 great grandchildren. The obituary notes a large family spanning generations in Menominee County.
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Menominee
Sun and Tide Table For Today
Readable fragments show sunrise at 6 18 AM and coastal tides with high tide around 5 30 and 6 00 PM and low tide at 11 02 AM.
Wilson Denies White House Letter Incident
The New York Sun reports on a White House letter said to be from President Wilson to business leaders. The paper questions the truth of the denial and recalls a prior introduction letter from Wilson carried by a Mr Ferguson.
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Sun
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Sas Not
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Weather forecast for District of Columbia and surrounding states
Weather Bureau forecast fair for the District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and surrounding areas Friday and Saturday with moderate northerly winds in most regions Mexico and Colorado show variances though no heavy storms noted Western Texas Arizona and the Pacific coast regions report unsettled conditions and potential showers Local hourly readings and temperatures are listed with a high near 47 and a low around 7 for the date, humidity rising through the day.
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Kanwsa
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Wickersham Predicts Republican Victory Next Election
Former Attorney General George W Wickersham told reporters at a hotel gathering that Republicans are certain to regain power in the next national election. He urged that the GOP will nominate a strong winner as public dissatisfaction with Democratic rule grows and the president’s party appears unpopular.
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George W Wickersham
New York
Yicter
Democratic Congress
Mickersham
Americans in Mexico Lose Hope Over Government Inaction
A Boston Transcript excerpt laments U S inaction as Mexicans suffer bandit violence and property losses near Tampico, urging intervention while noting fears of war impact. It traces Belgian and Belgian war toll, Belgian taxes, shifted horse exports, and U S horse market optimism amid a global conflict.
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Abeu
Hoass Tudge
Tampico
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Banilla
Weaxico
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