India and South Africa Tensions Stir Indian Diaspora
Reports from London say Britain and India fear escalating anti Indian measures in South Africa after discriminatory laws and a Natal strike. Viscount Hardinge and Earl Crewe urged investigation while East Indians abroad demand equal treatment across dominions, risking wider empire tensions.
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London
South Africa
Natal
Viscount Hardinge
India
Marquis of Crewe
East Indiana
India Office
Apeechea
No Limit Proposed for Postal Savings Deposits
Washington The House passed a bill to remove all limits on deposits per individual in the postal savings system. Interest would apply only up to $1,000, while unlimited noninterest bearing funds could be kept under federal custody. The change lifts the prior $500 per depositor cap with Uncle Sam overseeing the program.
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Mouse
Washington
Mona Lisa Handed Over to France by Italy
Rome reports the Mona Lisa was restored to France and conveyed to the Borghese Palace for viewing by officials and a large gathering. The painting, brought under guard from Florence, was transferred to French ambassador Barrere at the ministry of instruction with Italian and French dignitaries present.
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Rome
Mona Lica
France
Warnes Palace
Neen
Florgare
Barrere
Ministry of Instruction
di Ma Gilang
Attre
Signor Credaro
le Instruction
Bexnail
T Rame
MM. Leprien
Louvre
Corrado Ricci
Fine Arts
M. Olle-Laprune
Britons Propose Change in Davis Cup Rules
The Hinglilah Lawn Tennis association urges reforms to Davis Cup rules and general play. England backs a March federation proposal to require servers to keep both feet behind the baseline until fully into play, slowing net rushes and favoring the deep court game. The move aims to affect high level tennis balance across nations.
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New York
Hinglilah Lawn Tennis Association
International Lawn Tennis Federation
No Such Law Ideas In Debts and Self Defense Explained
A historical explainer refutes common beliefs about debt payment obligations and self defense. It covers that creditors are not obliged to accept token payments, that excessive force is unlawful in defense, and clarifies rules on ejecting trespassers. It also touches on inheritance, tree overhangs, fence building, and findings of lost money under store custody.
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Goody
Beaton Globe
Villa confiscates millions from Luis Terrazas
Mexican forces led by General Villa seize a large sum from Luis Terrazas amid tensions. Report notes the action involved substantial wealth and highlights the political upheaval shaping the region.
Roosevelt Defends Monroe Doctrine Clash in Chile Report
Report reaches Washington of a confrontation in Santiago between Colonel Roosevelt and Dr. Martinez former Chilean minister. Roosevelt defended the Monroe doctrine as vital to US policy while urging restraint. Martinez criticized the doctrine and argued the issue should be avoided in cordial diplomacy. No official confirmation from the Chilean legation.
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Washington
Santiago de Chile
Roosevelt
Maretat Martinez
United States
Monroe
Aemout
Colonal Roonavelt
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Martines
Foreign Office
Port at Portsmouth Devastated by Dockyard Fire
Massive blaze at Portsmouth dockyard causes heavy losses estimated between 1.25 and 2.5 million dollars. Two Hyves destroyed and the semaphore tower toppled. Three signal men trapped in the tower. two burned to death. Firefighting crews from warships, including the Queen Mary, battled the flames to save the main oil stores. Valuable naval models and records reportedly destroyed. In New York, a subway incident ends in death as a youth tumbles from a Brooklyn train platform while pursued by passengers.
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Portsmouth
Hmgland
Fleet
Admiralty
Nelson
New York
Brooklyn
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Viscount Hardings
Firisien
Britiah Iefos
Vicotht Hardinge
Mapla
Terrazas
Photos
Presa Asi
Italy
Balem
Ore
Selvey
Copperfield
Governor West
Rock Island, Ill
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Toledo
Unkt
Lindsey
Chicago
Benjamin B. Lindsey
Denver
Henristte Brevoort
F. J. Clippert
Detroit
Tegal Phantoms
Luis Terrazas
Gen. Villa
Pras Aasociation
Big Blaze
K. DE Berg
Kesley
Poland
China
Abbott, Long
Don M. Leach
S. Y. Eggert
S. S
Fred Eggert
Ass’t
First National Bank
Dcramsacts
Ackley
Iowa
John Rath
Prmslowny
Bleeker
Cashiaar
Rath
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