Wallsace's Free Hand Critique of Panama Canal Plan
John Findlay Wallace argues red tape blocked progress on the Panama Canal and Chicago Federal Building style methods could finish quickly with ordinary sense. He cites shipment delays and legal purchase limits hampering construction, noting dam and lake plans, Gamboa site, and cost per cubic yard data from 1904–1905 as key lessons for a sea level or lock canal choice.
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Wallace expected to address canal advisory board
The Panama Canal advisory board meets tomorrow and has not been notified whether former Chief Engineer Wallace can appear. Previous engagements may prevent his attendance, but he will seek an early opportunity to express his views to the board.
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Engineers Await Wallace Input On Canal Study
The commission plans a general review of subcommittees during tomorrow's meeting. Engineer Wallace remains the lone prominent inspector who has yet to speak on canal construction. Chairman Shonts improves and hopes to be back at headquarters soon after days of high pressure.
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Vendetta Vow Shocks Court In Falconi Case
In Detroit during the Falconi murder trial a key Italian witness Brogi refused to testify to save his friend from life imprisonment. He declared he would kill the killer of his dearest friend Louis Calcatera, who fell with a smoking revolver in his hands during a July 18 night at a Watson Street resort where Italians danced.
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Calcatera
Watson Street
Backing Cotton Report Sanctioned With New Publication Hour
The Director of the Census explains efforts to speed cotton ginning reports by telegraphic summaries verified by ginners cards. Publication moves from 12 to 2 pm to allow time for county agent reports and card preparation, with strict security in a secluded room until delivery to telegraph operators.
Whitney driver arraigned for speeding after chase
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 26 Joseph Fritz auto driver for Harry Whitney Whitney estate arraigned before Magistrate Crane Harlem Court on exceeding speed limit on Fifth Avenue Bicycle Officer O Sullivan chased him over 31 blocks Fritz mocked the cop and earned a sharp reprimand Fritz said he had been arrested recently with Mrs Whitney Duchess of Marlborough and Mrs McIntyre and paid a $20 fine his employer paid Bond of $300 refused by a saloon keeper who asked to back him Whitney failed to appear and Fritz was held to await Special Sessions in Asheville rail service news notes indicate Southern Railway to run Pullman sleeper between Washington and Asheville starting Friday Oct 21.
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Fisheries War Ends Chance for Friction Between Rivals
Secretary Root's letter to Secretary Shaw outlines progress in the Gloucester Newfoundland fisheries dispute under the 1818 treaty with Great Britain. It urges patience and good temper from American and Newfoundland fishermen pending final settlement, and asks Gloucester port authorities to relay the letter to fleet owners and masters.
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Elihu Root
STILLWELL IN CONTROL Of Guardian Trust Company
At the Guardian Trust Company annual directors meeting A B Stilwell was elected chairman of the executive board, returning him to control of the firm from which he was ousted after a loan dispute involving Kansas City Southern Railway. William Taylor of Philadelphia was named president, with Walter Hinchman and William Waterall, both of Philadelphia, chosen as directors.
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Guardian Trust Company
A B Stilwell
Kansas City Southern Railway
John Wates
William Taylor
Philadelphia
Walter Hinchman
Wiliam Waterall
Fairbanks Calls for Sound Banking Methods in Address
Indianapolis Oct 26 Vice President Charles W Fairbanks addressed the Indiana Bankers Association urging not only sound money and banks but sound bankers as well There is no supervision system that can fully protect stockholders and depositors from inefficiency or dishonesty He emphasized banking needs rigid honesty and conservative business judgment across domestic finance.
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Indiana Bankers’ Association
Charles W Fairbanks
Cunliffe pleads guilty in Adams Express robbery case
Edward G. Cunliffe, identified as the Adams Express robber, pleaded guilty in a Pittsburg court to two larceny charges involving a theft of 161000. Sentence was suspended until Saturday. His lack of counsel and absence of representation by Adams Express or Pinkerton officials sparked speculation he is mentally unbalanced. Columbia awaits Taft’s arrival. the ministerial steamer was designated to carry Secretary Taft to Panama and has reached Hampton Roads.
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Edward G. Cunliffe
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Pinkerton
Growme
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Taft
Norfolk
United States Armser
Panama
Hampton Roads
Daring Silver Robbery At New York Silver Firm
Plates of unworked silver worth 38000 stolen from William R Elfar's silver manufacturing establishment at 140 Sullivan Street in a bold early morning heist. Thieves entered from the adjoining building, escaping with the loot and $500 worth of diamond glass patterns belonging to Tassi Brothers mirror makers.
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New York
William R. Elfar
Sullivan Street
Tassi Brothers
Perilous Journey Ended Through Anghera Mountains
New York lawyer John Larkin and his wife completed an overland trek through the Anghera Mountains from Texuan to Tangier today, arriving on the Princess Irene from Genoa. They wore Moorish dress, traveled with one guide, and faced warnings from the American consul and Moorish authorities.
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Indians Presage Congress Led by Andrew John Visit Washington
Andrew John of the Seneca Nation arrives in Washington as winter Congress looms. Tuscaroras and Omahas follow, some photographed and measured by the Bureau of Ethnology. Rolling Bear and others stay for weeks while Indians seek legislation or business with the Indian Office.
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Washington
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Rolling Bear
Nebraska
Bureau of Ethnology
Delancey Gill
Indian Office
Tobacco men in session with Taft in New York
Independent Tobacco Manufacturers Association meets at Hotel Astor with 42 members, 38 present, led by Hiram D Miller and Walter H Friedlander. A conference with Henry W. Taft regarding the so called tobacco trust is held as the group reconvenes tomorrow.
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Hotel Astor
Tobacco Trust
Hiram D Miller
Philadelphia
Walter H. Friedlander
Cincinnati
John W. Surbiug
Hope For Ship Abandoned Teen Crew Missing In Lake Huron
Telegrams from captains of the Centurion and Frontenac report no trace of the long overdue steamer Kaliyuga after searching Lake Huron's east and north shores. Seventeen aboard believed lost in last week’s great storm. Charles Murphy, once listed as on board, was absent on leave in Buffalo.
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Lake Huron
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Buffalo
Chinese Mason E Lang To Wed In Chicago Heiress Daughter
Indianapolis October 24 E Lang a leading Chinese mason and grand master plans to marry Boo See of Chicago on October 30 He has never met his bride to be and will not see her until the ceremony Soo See is the daughter of H Sling a wealthy Chinese American businessman
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Children Ordered Deported After Fraudulent Claims
Boston October 27 Commissioner General of Immigration Frank F Sargent led an inquiry into a case alleging a fraudulent attempt to pass two Russian children into the United States. Abraham Forsythe a New York merchant is detained and local commissioner Billings plans perjury charges. The Runglen children arrived aboard the Romanic from Western ports and admitted they were not Forsythe relatives. They said they were taught their stories in London and had come from Russia. The children will be deported.
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Abraham Forsythe
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Runglen
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Less Tension in Venezuela Hopeful of Franco Venezuelan Accord
French officials in Paris and Caracas report reduced tension after United States mediation led by Ambassador Russell. Washington seeks withdrawal of Venezuela’s action against Taigny and compensation for the French Cable Company losses, with broader agreement on economic terms once diplomats resume relations. Secretary Root discussed Venezuela with French Ambassador Mousserand as news of Russell’s talks awaited.
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France
Venezuela
W. W Russell
Paris
Miniater Russell
Morocco
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Castro
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New University Plans for Occult Studies in Pacific Locale
Mrs. Charles F Joy announces plans to found a 1,000,000 university near Santa Barbara to study occult and psychic phenomena, the soul, and new thought arts. A sociological life and parenthood colony on 20,000 Arizona acres is also proposed with funds to follow when ripe. The project aims to scientifically test psychic powers and prove the soul’s existence.
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Eight Years For Whitman In Buffalo Fraud Case
Alonzo J Whitman was sentenced to eight years and a month in Auburn Prison for defrauding Fidelity Trust Company of Buffalo. He appealed after conviction on the charge of obtaining 750 by a fraudulent check raised from 50 to 39 dollars. Six indictments existed. one acquittal, three brand larceny indictments and one forgery still untried. Joseph Southman, indicted with Whitman and convicted on the same charge, received five years and eight months in Auburn.
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Fidelity Trust Company
Joseph Southman
Whiteman
Safe dropped from window in Scotch Road burglary
Edward Hale Graves of Scotland road South Orange reported burglars entered his residence late last evening. A 280 pound safe was rolled from a second story and dropped from a window, containing jewelry valued over 5000 dollars and other valuables. Graves, a broker at 30 Broad Street New York, resides in the Montrose area near several neighboring homes.
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South Orange
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Broad Street
New York
Montrose
Home Robbers Pose as Telephone Workers in Albany Heist
Two men posing as telephone company employees gained entry to Archibald McClure’s Albany New Mexico home and stole jewelry valued at over 3000 dollars. Mrs McClure lost a 1600 dollar diamond crescent and a large diamond horseshoe, plus a watch and chain. The items include the Palm Beach dinner gift from James R. Keene.
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Archibald McClure
James R. Keene
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London awards Gen Booth freedom of city in ceremony
London October 28 Gen Booth of the Salvation Army received the freedom of the city in a ceremony attended by a distinguished company. The address praised the world wide work of Booth and the army. The gold casket was replaced by an oaken one and the city’s balance was given as a check to support the organization.
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City of London
Gen Booth
Salvation Army
Nstead
Wsial
Fugitive Requisition Disputed by Colorado Governor
Ohio reports BH A Phinney charged with embezzling 3000 dollars from Pioneer Cereal Company. Colorado refuses to honor Ohio papers, claiming Phinney not a fugitive from justice. Cleveland dispatch notes related cross state actions.
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WILL BUILD PLATTE LINE AND Q FROM INTERFERING
Judge Munger granted Union Pacific an injunction against Chicago Burlington and Quincy from interfering with UPs North Platte Valley line construction. The order seeks perpetual relief as both railroads file amended incorporation papers to extend along the North Platte River Valley, with races to secure favorable rights of way near North Platte.
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Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe elects directors
SAPTARE RE-ELECTS DIRECTORS. Purchase of Limes Approved and Plans Made to Build Cut-off. Topeka, Hans., Oct. 26. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was held in this city today. Henry H. Rogers, Benjamin P Cheney of Boston, and George G Haven of New York were re-elected to the board. The Oakdale Railroad, a branch line between Riverbank and Oakland, the Jasper and Eastern, and the Southern California Railway were approved for purchase. Preliminary action was taken regarding the Galveston cut-off. President Ripley said a plan exists, but the line won't be built for 2-3 years. Work has begun on a short Canon City to Pipinville line planned to connect with Gulf Lines, completion date undecided.
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New York
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Enormous grain exports and trade gains across months
Department of Commerce and Labor summaries show September grain exports exceeding last year by over 10 million bushels. Nine months total reach 166,219,893 bushels, versus 48,573,706 a year prior, with corn exports substantially higher. Domestic grain movements, lake shipments, and port receipts at New York Philadelphia and Baltimore all show marked increases over 1904 figures.
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Central American Bank to be Founded in Berlin
Cable reports from Berlin announce a new Bank of Central America with capital of 2 1/2 million dollars. Backed by Deutsche Bank and partners Lazard Speyer, Ueberseeische Bank, and Schweizerische Creditanstalt, head office to be in Berlin. Operations to begin in Guatemala with plans for Central America branches. Morning Mine sale set at six million dollars as Wallace Idaho dispatch notes transfer to Federal Mining Acing Bramting Co.
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Schweizerigche Creditamstalt
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Wash
Spokesman-Review
Wallace
Idaho
Coeur Darings
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Law for autos broken glass dismissed by DC officials
Commissioner West and Judge Kimball reviewed regulate automobile misuse and found existing laws adequate. They discussed amendments but agreed penalties for breaking or damaging cars are covered. street cleaners were instructed to remove broken glass promptly.
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Suit to Recover Property in Ronalds Case
Reginald Ronalds sues to invalidate deeds from Pierre Lorillard Ronalds to Elizabeth Blake alleging undue influence by the survivor. He seeks a one third share for himself and siblings, subject to widow Mary Frances Ronalds dower. The elder Ronalds died at 79 after a long separation from his wife.
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Ladies' Day at Tobacco Show Draws Crowd at Grand Central Palace
New York October crowds attend the Grand Central Palace event as women tour exhibits. Syrian fortune tellers intrigue visitors while many collect free matches and cigarette cases. Escorts steer companions to tobacco and cigar booths amid light rain. some accept samples with amusement, others show indignation.
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