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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
1
Canal contract plan eyed by Roosevelt aides
The Isthmian Canal Commission favors a private firm contract to carry out most construction work for the canal. Officials Shonts Roosevelt believe the plan will cut costs and speed completion, though exact savings are undetermined. Invitations for bids will form the basis of the new arrangement, with executive orders expected to finalize adoption.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Thane Canal
Cncern
Shonts
Roosevelt
Panama Canal Contract Plan Sparks Policy Shift Debate
The Canal Commission weighs private contract construction to speed work and cut costs. Officials say labor issues and government oversight remain, with a single contracting company spanning specialized firms to handle dredging excavation masonry and related tasks. A Cabinet review discusses labor limits, American-made materials, and potential bonuses or penalties for timely completion.
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Panama
Hoot
Bonaparte
Moody
Diz
Individuel
Congress
Board of Engineers
Mike Gum
Leeak
Contested Lead Fight Involving Crunker and Cronan
Jurors are alleged bribed as Crunker contests leads against Matthew Cronan. The case centers on charges of secret payments to influence the result. Witnesses testified to irregular behavior and possible coerce duties across the contest. The matter involves elements of bribery and communication among officials.
New Governor Magoon Welcomed by Cubans in Havana
Special Cable Dispatch from Havana reports Gov Magoon arriving with Gen Bell and Mines as Taft and Bacon proceed home aboard the Louisiana. Amnesty decree by Taft pardons political offenses from the insurrection and guides Marines to aid civilian order while avoiding engagement with Cubans. Proclamation extends full pardon to insurgent actions, with safeguards and ongoing prosecutions adjusted. Carpet Auction Today At Sloan's offers 100 carpets and three dozen rugs for sale to highest bidders.
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Taft
Bacon
Insurgenta
Washington
Havana
Magoon
Bell
Mascotte
Tampa
Texas
Cabanas
Morgan
Funston
Messrs .Taft
Louisiana
New Jersey
Virgina
Gen. Funaton
Crisia
Sunchides
United States
Army
Marine Corps
Cuba
Sloan's
Altrock Outs Marty Brown and Triumphs 2 to 1
The Nationals falter late as Altrock and Sullivan lead a gritty pitching display. Brown and Kling, touted as America’s greatest battery, are outplayed by Altrock and Sullivan while the crowd of under 13 thousand reflects wintry attendance.
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Brown and
Kling
America
Nick” Altrock
Billy Sullivan
Missing Boy Found After Three Weeks of Disappearance
Special to The Washington Post reports Willie Lab trapped away or kidnapped, with police leaning to the latter theory. He returns home after nearly three weeks, recounting tales of sweets and adventures. An extensive search by New Jersey authorities and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children had failed to locate him.
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Washington Post
New York
Willie Lab
Second Avenues
Hla
Willie
Witte
Unes
Italian Bureau of Crime
Heaven and Earth
New Jersey
Pace
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Rumor of Trouble Between Frank Gould and Wife Denied
New York report said Frank Jay Gould and his wife Helen Kelly had separated and that he would sail alone in the yacht Helentia. At Howard Gould's office the rumor was denied. the couple reportedly lunched at Delmonico's and were on good terms. Mrs Gould left for Hot Springs Virginia. Frank sailed to Richmond then Hot Springs. The rumor linked to marital strains among the Gould family including Howard Gould and actress Katherine Clemons and Anna Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington Post
New York
Frank Jay Gould
Jay Gould
Helen Kelly
Helentta
Tra ‘Goula
Howard Coult
Howard Gould
Huhn Gould
Frank
Delmonico's
Richmond
Hot Springs
Frank Gould
Katherine Clemmons
Anna Gould
Girl Wins Father's Pardon From Sing Sing
Gov Higgins grants clemency for John H O Rourke after a twelve year old daughter Jennie appeals that he come home to bed. He will be released in December after an eight year Dutchess County sentence for burning a stable injuring horses. The governor reduced the term to four years following petitions from Jennie and others.
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Gov. Higgins
Washington
New York
Albany
John H . O'Rourke
New York City
O'Rourke
Gov Higgins
Jennie
Highth Avenue
Bull Charges Trolley Car In Rome Ga Morning
A bull attacked a trolley car in Rome Georgia on October 9 wrecking the vehicle and frightening passengers. The animal stood on the track and charged toward the car’s headlight causing panic and minor damage estimated at about the totals. Passengers fled as the bull blocked the line and forced care to back up.
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Washington Post
Rome
Mrs Jefferson Davis Ill in New York
Mrs Davis aged eighty one has a severe cold and was bedridden Sunday. Dr Robert A Wylie has treated her for years and cautions that at her advanced age every precaution is needed. Mrs J A Hayes left Colorado Springs for New York upon news of Mrs Davis illness.
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New York
Davis
Robert A. Wylie
New York City
Jefferson Davis
Wisconsin suitor keeps two wives in same home
Charles R. Sager a UW buildings custodian and Insurance solicitor confessed in Madison court that since last May he lived with his lawful wife and a second woman who was unlawfully his wife in the same house. Both women defend the setup saying they are content. Judge Jillfige Donovan held Sager for investigation and custody until further notice.
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Madison
Wis
Charles R. Sager
Charley
Explosion Kills Four at Tower Mills Dry House
The October explosion at the Tower mills dry house of H A Weldy Powder Company near Tamaqua Pa killed four men and injuring two more fatally. The blast sent flames and debris across the area and destroyed the glaze house and key house. Rescuers found bodies amid charred ruins while one worker, Irvin Sassaman, survived severe burns and was aided by rescuers. The mill is owned by H A Weldy Paper Company, linked to Dupont Powder.
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Painter
Washington
Tamaqua
Tower Mills
H. A. Weldy Powder Company
Devire
Schuylkill
Dewitre
Tat
Ernest Litzell
Wison Sassaman
Purcell
Traelsback
Gerber
Irvin Saszaman
H. A. Weldy Payger Company
Dupont Powder Company
British spinners push for Special Cable Disp vote
London October 4 reports a British spinning group considering a special cable dispatch vote to examine relations with the United States. The move aims to raise cotton futures and discuss trade terms amid tensions.
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Spreial
London
Oct
Cane Cuban Questions Vex Powder House Blows Up
Enden Cowen is Dead. a City Salutes Veterans Declare for the Canteen Women Join the Rumlars Telegraphers Open Session 4-West Virginia's Vast Riches. News of Nearby States &Standard Of Case on Trial W. BD Stokes Secures Retraction, Cannon Speaks at Chicago. Brouwer Murder Trial. Tawney on Political Situation. $-Hiaitorial Comment. 7-Social and Personal. &-Racing and Other Sports Druggists Sccre Food Law Supreme Court Proceedings Leas Fiction Read Here. 10-Financial ii-Filipino Prophet Discredited, M-Teachers Are Paid.
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I-Gov
Vex
Tie-Up Still Unsettled in Baltimore Harbor
In Baltimore Maryland on October 9 the stalemate among three steamboat line crews continues after more than a week. A so called committee of former employes sent Capt Willard Thomason a petition dated June 19 demanding higher pay for licensed officers. Thomason replied he will meet with the signers alone or with other former employes but only as individuals not as representatives of any local harbor or association.
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Baltimore
Baltimore, Chesapeake, and
Atlantic
Maryland
Delaware, and
Virginia
Willard Thomson
Apt Thomason
Taust
Floods Suffocate Communities in Jalisco and Colima
In southern Jalisco and Colima floods kill 12 along the Manzanillo rail line. Heavy landslides dump earth and rocks from mountains. A steel bridge near Tuxpan is swept away and a 26 ton steam shovel is moved. Water rose sixty feet. many homes destroyed at Tuxpan and Zapolico. twenty five lives lost in the Santiago River with several drownings and boat capsizes.
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Mexico City
Jalisco
Colima
Manzanillo
Mexican Central Railway
Tuxpan
Ateam
Zapolico
Santiago
Adelaide Ristori Dead After Illness in Rome
Rome reports the death of Marchesa Adelaide Ristori at dawn after a pneumonia struggle. Her passing prompts condolences from Italy’s king, queen, and Dowager Queen Margherita to her daughter and details of her storied career from Paris beginnings to a global triumph.
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Italy
Rome
Marchesa del Grillo
Adelaide Ristori
Margherita
Ristori
Giorgio Capranien del Grillo
Parla
Florence
Tommasio Salvini
Mme Adelaide Ristori
Antonio
Maddalena Filator
Paris
Napoleon
Francesca da Rimin
England
United States
Mme Ristori
Marchese Capranica del Grillo
Death of Judge Burket in Findlay Ohio
Judge Jacob F. Burket retired from Ohio Supreme Court two years ago died at his Findlay home after several years with Bright's disease. He served on the Supreme bench from 1883 to 1904. Some fragmented notices mention a church jubilee and a conference event in Cedar Rapids with unclear details.
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Findlay
Ohio
Jacob F. Burket
Supreme Court
Burket Hiad
Bright
Supreme Bench
White Sox edge Cubs in opener of World Series battle
Chicago October 9 The White Sox defeated the Cubs 2 to 1 at West Side Park in a brisk opener. Altrock twirled with cool control, holding the Cubs to four singles as Rohe Tannehill and Donahue anchored a sharp infield and stout outfield defense powered by precise fielding and timely plays.
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Washington Prat
Chicago
White Sox
Comiskey
Warriors
Chance
Cubs
West Side
Sox
Nicholas Altrock
Nick
Don White
Walsh
Cincinnati
Wick
Rohe
Tannehill
Donahue
Balla
Altrock
Les Tannehiih
George Rohe
Steinfeld
George Davis
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