Taft Stands Firm Against Panama Policy Change
Official Washington statement denounces distortions over Panama purchases and asserts no policy change since the Panama Commission announced intent with the President’s approval. The post asserts the administration will enforce the canal-material policy, while Standpatters warn of looming political drama as Cabinet lines harden and Cannon’s visit stirs debate.
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Washington
Panama
Taft
Panama Commission
Secretary of War
United States
Panama Canal Contracts Invite Rail and Ship Bid Battles
The Panama Canal Commission seeks to curb competition by specifying tools of a single make, pushing favored firms to set prices. Editor A J Hollis warns the canal could cost the government, while rail pool rules and rebates shape bidding. About 2,000,000 tons of rails ordered. foreigners seen as only bidders for ships and rails.
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Firpa
Panama Canal
A J Hollis
America Manufacturer
Panama Canal Commission
United States
Ships Built in China Kept Secret from Public
A Washington Post report notes that Whampoa Shipbuilding Company near Canton launched eight American government vessels for the Orient’s insular possessions in the past year. Each 160 foot, 1000 horsepower ship cost at least 85000 dollars and reached around twelve knots in trials. An official cited says construction could be done in the U.S. at similar cost, with Capt Harry Strue supervising and deliveries made to Manila. An overseas order was kept from Canton newspapers per a request, and a Geodetic Survey officer confirms the ships’ operations at Whampoa.
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Stamdoat
Perhipa
Protectionista Tt
Politica Aapsata
Po Urleal
Cannon
White House
Taft
Alou
West
Canton
Geodetic Survey
Washington Post
Elizabeth
Panama Canal Commission
Whampoa Shipbuilding Company
China
United States
Orient
Whampos
Strue
Harry Strue
Smhited States
Hancody
Theas
Manila
James Helm
Whampoa
After Panama business barge lines seek Canal freight
Philadelphia officials report barge operators plan to ferry U S. government cargo to Colon for Panama Canal needs. A local company with tug and barge fleet has proposed to handle War Department freight and return cargo via Florida lumber ports, aiming to bypass foreign bottoms restrictions.
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Philadelphia
Panama
Secretary of War
Colon
Florida
Kansas Richly Rewarded Oil Refinery Bill Benefits Kansas
Special to The Washington Post Topeka Kansas May 1 Representative Morgan heads to New York then Europe and explains Kansas gains from the refinery bill. He notes a $400 appropriation yielded no direct draw yet and highlights a $400000 annual savings on refined oil for state consumers and broad Advertising value in Eastern press as proof of benefit. He mocks the Standard Oil fight and touts state nerve and spending as public virtue. Socialist riots in Buenos Aires erupt between workers and police leaving two dead and forty wounded. Also notices Old Point Comfort to Norfolk and Newport News steamship schedule from Norfolk to New York and Boston with contact details.
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Topeka
Kans
Morgan
New York
Europe
Kansas
Sfneneavary
Rioting in Chicago as killings spark clashes
In Chicago on May 2 a fatal shooting during a teamsters strike sparked street violence between black and white groups. James Gray, a negro nonunion teamster, was killed by Harry Bernstein, a bartender, who was later shot by Policeman Tinsley. A mob wrecked a saloon, police and ambulances rushed to the scene, and rioting spread to nearby yards with multiple injuries. Mayor Dunne and Sheriff Garrett met with labor leaders to curb further violence.
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Seloon
Dunne
Chicago
Dearborn
James Gray
Harry Bernstein
Teamsters
Bernstein
Tinsley
Enoch Carlson
Carlson
Gray
Grey
Tingley
Rowd Storms Saloon
Peabody Coal Company
Peter Nolan
Willam Great
Charles Atlivon
Engstrand
Twenty-sixth Street
Princeton Avenue
George
John Williams
Peabody Yards
Princeton Avenues
George Williams
Jobo
Nolan
Engarrand
Williams Brothers
Ngstrand
Thirty-first
la Salle
Witty Green
Charles Allison
Edward F Dunne
Thomas E. Garrett
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Conference Aims to Decide Police Protection Extension
The conference concluded with Mayor Danne noting aims to determine if police protection is needed tomorrow. Sheriff Barrett said he will continue swearing in deputies and increase numbers as he prepares for possible strike extension and a return to two weeks ago's disruptions.
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Danne
Gheriff Barrett
Chicago Labor Strike Escalates Across City
May 2 Chicago reports no shift in labor dispute as express firms and teamsters firm up positions. Firms reiterate refusal to rehire, while the Lumbermen’s Association plans deliveries with nonunion drivers, risking a broad industrial upheaval if widespread. President Shea of the teamsters rejects a boycott unless terms are met.
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Teamstars
Express Companies
Express
Teamsters' Union
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Shea
Expresa
Lumbermen‘s Association
Usses
Lary Mayer
Eim Ployers' Association
Teamsters
Alonso Wygant
United States Express Company
Aibet
Delaware Fight May End In Senate Consolidation
Delaware Republicans near a final settlement amid factional feuds that long blocked Senate seating. Report says J Edward Addicks and Henry A Dupont may retire from leadership and back consolidation with the Regular Republicans. Allee and Gen T Dupont would then represent Delaware in the Senate for six years.
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Washington Post
Dover
Del
Delaware Republican
Delaware
United States Senate
J. Edward Addicks
Henry A. Dupont
Addicks
Col. Dupont
Wilmington
Missed Half Million Stamp Heist in San Francisco
San Francisco burglars broke into the stamp room of the mall post office on Hattery street and secured 1400 in stamps before the night watchman interrupted them. They damaged a safe but failed to reach the larger stash of 12000 in gold coin and stamps.
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San Francisco
Washington Peat
Mall Post Office
Hattery Street
Washington Post ads draw rising Sunday readers
The Post reports 16 percent higher advertising share by agate lines across the two Sunday mornings, with advertisers gaining strong returns. Experts cite expanding readership and the paper's growing status as Washington's favorite newspaper, strengthening its appeal to readers and advertisers alike.
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Agate Ines
Marchante Sivertiee
Suntey Post
Washington
Woman Reformer Indicted for Mailing Improper Matter
Dr. Alice B Stockham, a public speaker and medical writer, was indicted by the Federal grand jury on charges of distributing improper printed matter by mail and express. Edward Bith, manager of Stockham Publishing, also indicted. each faced a 91000 bond. Stockham, 70, led a publishing firm for two decades and authored books such as Karequa Wokology and Weddings, arguing science education for parenthood.
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Weshington Post
Chicago
Federal
Grand Jury
Express
Stockham Publishing Company
Edward Bith
Roosevelt
Harmonious in Ohio approved by the president
Special to The Washington Post from Columbus Ohio May 21 with the Ohio State Republican convention three days away politicians arrive in town draft outlines for the keynote speech and platform. Roosevelt Taft discord over tariff revision and trust regulation noted. Incumbents likely nominated by acclama tion Myron T Herrick for governor and others named while Harris may face opposition.
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Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt
Charles Dick
Taft
Chicago
Friends of Protection
Pateleying
Greater America
Philippines
Panama
Weither
Foraker
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
William 5. McKinnon
Ashtabula
Wade Hampton Ellis
Cincinnati
Wiliam 2. Davis
Marion
Wiliam Kirtley, Jr
Defiance
State Board of Public Works
Andrew L. Harris
Eaton
H Bright
Logan
Samuel B. Taylor
Toronto
Knox Leaves Pittsburg for Washington and Valley Forge
Senator Knox has leased his Hilsworth avenue home in Shadyside to Carnegie Steel president A C Dinkey for three years and will abandon Pittsburg as a residence. He plans to spend winters in Washington and the rest of the year at Valley Forge, eastern Pennsylvania.
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Valley Forge
Washington Post
Pittsburg
United States
Knox
Fas
Hilsworth Avenue
Shadyside
A. C Dinkey
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Call for College Boys to Help Save Wheat Crop
Special to The Washington Fee Topeka Kans May 2 Kengay wheat pranners urge employment bureaus to send Eastern college students to aid in harvesting wheat. A big wheat raiser says East boys are eager to work and more strenuous than Western laborers, showing a progressive spirit and endurance. The note highlights New York and New England students as preferred workers. The piece quotes praise for their work ethic. A separate item reports Mount Colima near eruption fears as shocks damage counties and a dense crater smoke persists.
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Washington
Topeka
Kan
Kengay
New York
New England
Mount Colima
Washington Post
Mexico City
Mex
Mt. Colima
Memorial Day Excursion to Old Point and Norfolk
A May 29 excursion departs at 2 30 p m for Old Point and Norfolk via the Superb Norfolk and Washington Steamers. Return arrangements shown as War status and photo menu in the schedule page.
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Old Point
Norfolk
Washington
May 21 dispatch reports Japanese victory and Russian fleet moves
The Washington Post reports Russian Yalu detachments skirmishing with Japanese forces as Rosetsvensky’s fleet maneuvers near Luzon and Annam. Adm Birileff heads to Vladivostok while Japanese claim continued victory and fleet coalitions near Formosa and Port Dayot potential operations.
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Formosa
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Port Arthur
Haiphong
Rofestvensky
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Cape St. James
Luzom
Ewhdon
the Times
Rosestvensky
Balintang Channel
Babuyandaro
Hamburg
Réndexvons
Rojestvensky
Manua
Official denial by Japan on Korean Emperor removal
Tokyo declares reports of removing the Korean Emperor to Japan are entirely unfounded. The Japanese government says the sensational European press story is a malicious fabrication intended to harm Japan.
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Tokyo
Europe
Japan
Fatal Rioting In Chicago Sparks Wide Alarm
Chicago faces fatal riots as police and emergency services battle mobs. Officials warn of further unrest while residents seek safety and authorities mobilize resources to restore order. Local businesses close amid curfews and widespread concerns about public safety.
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Ohio
Machen
Tiffany
Ycrar
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Brooklyn
Fost
St. Andrew's Brotherhood
Japanese Strike Riot Tops Maui Island Clash
In Lahaina Maui a labor strike by about 2200 Japanese workers led to violence. One Japanese killed two wounded by police as workers attacked mills and court hours. National Guard and Honolulu police were sent by steamer Kinau to quell unrest and restore order.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Maui
Kinau
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Johnson
Henry
Wailuku
Pioneer
Rawls
Storm Hits Texas Town In 70 MPH Wind
Fort Worth Texas May 21 a heavy wind storm at seventy miles an hour struck the city from the southwest. Part of the west wall of the Texas and Pacific passenger station was blown in and train dispatcher John Young was killed. The storm damaged many buildings and roofs including First National Bank seven story building. The storm extended to Terrell and Handley with property damage and unconfirmed rumors of life loss at Lancaster and Garland. A terrific rain fell at Dallas beginning at o o clock.
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Grand Hotel
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Johnson House
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Second Ward
Terrell
Handley
Fort Worth
Lancaster
Garland
Dallas
Battle on Samar coast leaves constabulary wounded
Manila reports Constabulary officer Wallace Taylor seriously wounded in a coastal engagement near Magison on Samar with Pulajanes. One private killed and ten wounded. Many Pulajanes killed. Two companies of the Twenty-first Infantry to Cabalogan to reinforce. Desultory fighting persists south of Yolo.
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Ol Wallace Taylor
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Samar
Twenty-first Infantry
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Islanda
Yolo
Leonard Tho EI
SRG
Kishenef Terror Reports Riots and Attacks Across Polish Regions
May 2 reports describe Kishenef terror as roughs teachers students and Jews face frequent assaults in streets. Peasant riots erupt in Sjedice and Lodz areas as government offices are sacked and the Emperor's portrait is torn. Workmen urge return to labor amid agitator propaganda. travel notes mention Harpers Ferry and Baltimore & Ohio route.
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Kishenef
Sjedice
Russian Poland
Lodz
Degerry
Explosive blaze traps tenants at Fourteenth Street building
A gas explosion at 713 Fourteenth Street Northwest near the Colorado Building set a fire that trapped residents on the upper floors. Miss Kate Miller leaped from a third story window and was rescued, later dying from injuries. Miss Gertins Peck and Miss Miller were hospitalized with severe wounds and shock. Policeman Larrick carried a woman to safety, others escaped or were aided by bystanders as the building suffered extensive damage.
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Biggs Heating Company
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Miss Mott
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Wagner
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