Taft Off For Isthmus Opportune Time For Visit
Secretary Taft leaves Washington aboard the Washington en route to the Isthmus. He aims to study Canal Zone conditions and fortifications with a board of engineers and officials. The trip, timed with Panama’s republic anniversary, seeks to inform Congress and the public on canal progress and needs.
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Congress
Panama Canal Zone
Taft
Isthmus
Washington
Old Point
Columbia
Repubu
Cital Commission
Board of Fortifications
Storey
William Blach
Corps of
Enginers
War Goethals Artillery Corps
Wes
Lar
Rce Edwards
Insu-l
Canal Zone
Guy Charles E Magoon
Stevens
Offie
Panami
Wil U Ryise
Panamia
Uy Seletuanon
Wis
Belif
Gr. Magoon
Philippines
Earler
Navy Department
Wlumbit
Isthimius
Textile Conference Committee Appointed by Fall River Council
The Fall River Textile Council met to consider a Manufacturers Association request for a conference. A committee of eight was appointed to meet with manufacturers, with no opposition or clear instructions given. The panel will advise rather than preempt any decision.
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Fall River Council
Fall River
Mass
Fall Iver Textile Council
Manufacturers' Association
Wwe
Thomas Taylor
Manufacturers’ Association
R Nbers
Attacked by a lion ends show for famed tamer in Paris
Oct 28 report says lion attack left renowned tamer Frank C Bostock badly injured and unconscious after a performance in Paris. Meanwhile Havana notes the Cuban government accepted an invitation from Emperor Nicholas to send delegates to the Hague peace conference.
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Bostock
Paris
Frank C
Mr Bostock
Cuba
Havana
Nicholas
Barron Rosen
Washington
Delcates
The
Hague
Fun on the Sunday Post Mamic Section
A playful page titled The Sunday Post Mamic Section fills the paper with kid friendly items. It highlights activities, games and light features designed for younger readers and their families.
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Folka
The
Sunday Post
Lodge Accepts Whitney Offer On Raw Material Petition
Boston reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge says the Massachusetts committee on reciprocal trade will print and examine signatures to the free raw material petition. He accepts Henry M Whitney’s offer to turn over the signatures to Republicans for printing and review before election. Whitney says the 41st district would be turned over to Republicans at once.
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Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts Committee of 100
Henry M. Whitney
Lodge
Whitney
Republican Committee
Favor a Lock Canal Time Factor Dominates Board Views
The board of consulting engineers advising the Isthmian Canal Commission says both sea level and lock canal options are feasible. Most favor the lock plan for quicker completion, with cost not yet a factor. Chief Engineer Wallace's views will guide the cost and timing estimates, and the advisory board expects a November transmission of its report.
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Board of Consulting Engineers
Isthmian Canal Commission
Advisory Board
Wallace
Hingineer Wallace
The Secret of Youth and a Grape Nuts Testimonial
A desultory feature extols youth via proper nourishment citing De Soto and alchemists, then presents a testimonial from a reader who credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion, strength, and mobility after chronic indigestion. The ad-like piece ends with a product pitch and reference to Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
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de Soto
New World
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Httle
Wellyiile
Oscar Declines Norwegian Throne and Warms Pacific Ties
Paris and Stockholm dispatches report King Oscar of Sweden severing ties with Norway and declining to let a Bernadotte prince ascend the Norwegian throne. He cites distrust and aims to preserve future cordial relations between Sweden and Norway, announcing he will retire the crown and adopt a new royal style and motto.
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Storthing
Norway
Paris
Charlies
Denmark
Charles
Sweden
Storthings
Council of State
Oscar
Norway to Be Recognized as Independent State
The United States plans to recognize Norway as a sovereign state following King Oscar’s approval of independence. President Roosevelt may issue a proclamation and receive a Norwegian envoy, with a U.S. minister to Norway to be appointed, though the exact diplomat is not yet known.
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Oscar
Sweden
United States
Osear
Roosevelt
Panama
Kyin Pes
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Lenoadis Plaza
Washington
Enrique Roca
Russian loan size grows to 250 million in talks
St Petersburg date Oct 27 reports that negotiations for a new Russian loan advanced today with the amount practically fixed at 3250,000,000. International bankers appear reassured that Count Witte will head the government, signaling stability amid the financial move.
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St Petersburg
Count Witte
St . Petersburg
Japan
Vladivostok
Russia
Bank Robbery in Libau Nets 17500 and Five Captured
Five of six armed robbers were captured after the Libau branch of the Moscow International Trade Bank was robbed of 17500 dollars. About 10000 was recovered with the rest escaping, authorities reported. Other items note extradition proceedings for Peter Ecklund in London and Ecuadorian ministerial movements, alongside Russian prisoner repatriation plans.
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Libau
Russia
Moscow International Trade Bank
Genoa Harbor Inauguration Sparks International Show
Rome reports the Genoa harbor works inauguration by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena draws diverse warships from the United States, France, and Britain. Rear Admiral Bernard says France aims to demonstrate growing Franco-Italian friendship, while the Minneapolis cruiser joins in salutes as Genoa glitters with illumination and searchlights lighting the festivities.
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Rome
Genoa
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Bernard
France
Italy
United States
Minneapolis
Mikado Honors Navy at Shiba Palace Luncheon
Tokyo reports the Emperor invited 2,000 naval officers to luncheon at Shiba Palace today with an equal number to be entertained tomorrow. A farewell garden party for Russian officers was held at Takeshiki. Enthusiasm marked toasts to Russian and Japanese emperors. News of King Edward appointing Prince Arthur of Connaught to bless the Emperor with the Garter approved. William J Bryan plans a visit to Kagoshima, Admiral Togo and Field Marshal Oyama’s birthplace.
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Tokyo
Shiba Palace
Takeshiki
Russia
Japan
King Edward
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Order of the Garter
Castro Has Not Decided Delays Termination Of Cable Controversy
Paris dispatches report Venezuela confirms talks between American Minister Russell and President Castro aiming to settle the France Venezuela diplomatic spat over the French Cable Company. No decision announced yet. Officials caution against predicting an imminent agreement despite talks with Tuigny. Castro’s silence delays a firm course of action.
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Paris
Venezuela
Russell
Castro
France
M_ Tuigny
Affairea
Portuguese Troops Repel Ambush in West Africa
Lisbon dispatch reports on October 25 in Portuguese West Africa, where 3000 natives ambushed a column of Portuguese troops. The troops fortified two kraals, endured eight hours of fighting, then captured the earthworks. Natives suffered twenty killed, Portuguese fifteen.
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Lisbon
Washington Woman Robbed of Pearl Earrings
New York police detectives seek the cause of a $3,000 pearl earring set stolen from Mrs Calderon Carlisle of Washington DC. The theft occurred in a hotel during a visit by Mrs Carlisle and her daughter, who left the jewelry on a dressing table as they came and went. The loss was not discovered until late Wednesday afternoon.
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New York
Calderon Carlisle
Washington
Doomed Man Photographed Before Hanging in Florida
Edward Lamb, a white man who killed Christopher D. Kennedy two years earlier in Manatee County, was hanged at Braidentown county jail with about 100 witnesses. He had requested a last photograph and remained calm. At the gallows foot he said goodbye to his son sister and brother in law kissing each and asking them to meet him in heaven.
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Tampa
Fla
Edward Lamb
Christopher D. Kennedy
Mantee County
Braidentown
Lamb
Russians Brace for General Strike Amid Royalist Tension
Incoming reports describe fresh troop reinforcements arriving to quell unrest in the capital as a general strike spreads across cities. Muted communications and censorship fears grow while unions rally for a constituent assembly, and printers vow uncensored publishing to push for press freedom.
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Saratoff
St Petersburg
Bureau of Ways and Communications
Russ
Constitutional Party
Count Witte
Moscow in Ferment: General Strike Grips City
Moscow erupts into a general strike with stores banks and businesses closed. The governor general warns troops will fire at gatherings while the League of Leagues distributes districts and funds to aid strikers. The National Patriotic League plans a meeting to arm a militia against the revolution as schools stay closed and violence remains limited.
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Moscow
League of Leagues
National Patriotic League
Uprising Spreads Across Poltava and Don Cossacks
Reports from Poltava and Novocherkassk describe widespread disturbances with wounded protesters, shuttered shops, and dispersed meetings. News outlets halt publication while unrest grows in Kharkoff where war is declared and patrols intensify. baratom observes center shops closed.
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Poltava
Russa
Novocherkassk
Don Cossacks Reval
Hussia
Kharkoff
Baratom
Russia
Strikes grip Baku and Lodz amid clashes with troops
In Baku Caucasia on October 27 striking crowds halted streetcar service while troops guard banks and telegraph offices. Industrial facilities shut down as the governor warns that any peaceful gathering will be met with armed force. In Lodz the governor orders officers to act without mercy during disturbances.
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Baku
Caucasia
Lodz
Prince Frederick Leopold’s guarded Berlin to Alexandrovo voyage
Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia, who served with the German Emperor and the Russian army in Manchuria, made a sudden late night trip from Warsaw to Alexandrovo. The journey was kept secret with muffled windows and lights out as troops guarded the train and halted for security checks. He traveled with his staff and a Russian escort, and the train was commandeered by Prussian authorities upon arrival.
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Columbia
Isli
Taft
Washington
Canal
Congressional
Latt
Secretary of War
Panama
al- Jafith
Narragansett
Rhode Island
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Texas
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Narraginsett
Atlantic
Frederick Leopold
Berlin
Prussia
Manchuria
Warsaw
Alexandrovo
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