Immigrant Admissions Hit New 1906 High Report
Washington dispatch details the 1906 fiscal year ending June 26 with 3,966,353 total admissions. Commissioner General Frank Sarjent notes record inflows from southern and eastern Europe and increased illegal entries. The report urges stricter enforcement, verification of certificates, and limits on Chinese and Japanese labor.
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Jan
Tscal
Frank Sarneant
United States
Totel
Ltie
Department
Dave
Ireland
England
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
Scotland
Hersene
Tely
Russia
Creene
Austria- Hungary
North Atlantic
North Central
Wraten
Mawaui
Hatele
Sai
Isi
Japan
Francisco
Evarhan
Isham
Ace Cordant
Date
Chua Lae
Hin
Aft
United Fistes
Agas
Rlaegerann Stimthwome Wittawe
Closure proposals and unrest ripple through early year talks
The report urges sealing the Mexican border to non citizens while noting renewed concern over white slave traffic. Reports mention marriages linking to citizenship for Chinese born in this country. Other items report Tahiti transfer rumors, a murder of a police chief in St. Petersburg, and talks for a regional Austro-Hungarian treaty with Romania and Bulgaria.
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Mexico
Fire destroys the American hotel in Delhi and causes deaths
A fire in Delhi, N. Y., today destroyed the American Hotel. William Winter, Mrs. Anti Winter, and John O'Conner were suffocated. In Central America, San Salvador mobilizes troops against Honduran rebels led by General Gutierrez who proclaims himself president amid mutinous clashes in Leon Marcos and Coton. One attacker was killed, three wounded, eleven captured.
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Delhi
William Winter
Anti Winter
John O'Conner
Panama
San Salvador
Gutierrez
Leon Marcos and
Coton
Department of
Uselatan
Rumors of Conspiracy to Start War in Cuba
New York January 6 The Tribune reports rumors of a conspiracy to foment trouble in Cuba. Officeholders of the Palma administration are named as involved, with claims that arms and supplies were shipped to Cuba for use, some buried near Havana and later moved. A patrol searched for the rifles and cartridges but found them relocated.
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New York
the Tribune
Island
Palma
Europe
Michel
Havana
Spanish Nomination Expected for U.S. Minister
Madrid reports King Alfatree is poised to sign the nomination of Senor Cologin as Spain's minister to the United States. The appointment, set amid unsettled migratory issues, follows earlier credentials and is tied to ongoing discussions with Mexico.
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Madrid
Hagen Pine
United States
Cologin
Hurdled Raid Reflects Turmoil in Sultans Realm
The irregular clash near Hillo ends with a near bloodless fight and a showing of the sultanate’s uneasy power. Artillery opens on the fortress at 10 am as troops strike walls and besieged defenders answer with sporadic fire. No fatalities reported that day. later reports say several prisoners taken including four Portuguese. In Winooski a family of six perishes from a gas leak ignited by a street break, linked to the same night’s disturbances.
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Bultar
al Severti
Amone
Matsuiata
Tie
Ibix
Misieier Chotbbase
Yangler
Teve
Mary Motained
Vandy Aetes Statins Hurtington
Cas Vevine
Winoosk
Missing steamer Ponce near New York after December voyage
Three revenue cutters were ordered in a search for the steamer Ponce of the New York and Porto Rico line. Captain Chapman from the Shenandoah reported sighting the vessel on December 28 heading toward New York with probable engine trouble. The Ponce was about 550 miles north of Puerto Rico and 2560 miles northeast of the Bahamas at the time.
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Ponce
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Chapman
Port Blakely
Shenandoah
Shenandoad
Porto Rico
Bahamas Islands
The
West Indies
Europe
Government Adds Revenue Cutters in Porto Rico Search
Washington January 6 Secretary Shaw ordered two more revenue cutters to hunt for the Porto Rico Steamship company ship overdue seven days at New York from San Juan. The Seminole left Charleston and the Algonquin left Porto Rico with Mohawk already underway from New York. The trio will patrol the full route of the troubled line.
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Washington
Shaw Fteday
Ponce
New York and Porto
Head of Steel Trust to Marry Actress
Paria January 6 The president of the United States Steel corporation is linked to Mabelle Gilman the American singer in a possible marriage. Reports say plans shifted and the ceremony may occur in England, with Corey involved and Miss Gilman accompanied by her mother on travels.
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Paria
Wi ‘Ovey
United States Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
United States
Covey
Jos Miss Glrvan
Intimate Kettle
Magtland
Carey
Riggs
Miss Gilliaan
Continent
Miss Gilman
St. Cloud
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Cordelia
Awe
Albert Thomas
Orew
Mr. Thomas
Pittsburo
Pittsburg
J. Corey
Mabel Isluas
Corey Familly
Retvont
Albert Thamar
Mabel Gilman
Corey
Metheesport
Ibe
United States Mient Corporation
Publicity League Thanks Gov Hughes
Washington January letter from G Percy Mont of New York president of the National Publicity Bill association expresses appreciation for Gov Hughes. Belmont notes the organization authorized to convey thanks for the support of publicity measures and inaugural events. The letter mentions New York state publicity law and upcoming elections.
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Washington
Jan
Percy
Elemont
New York
National Publicity Bill Association
Hughes
New You
Arnewal
Belmont
Am Lothows
Amd
Haw Carpets
Publicity laws urged to bolster campaign finance rules
An editorial argues for federal publicity of political contributions and expenditures to support state laws. It warns that without a federal standard, gaps will weaken enforcement in states with existing publicity statutes, calling for cooperation between federal and state disclosure requirements. A news item notes the British steamer Min grounded near Sandy Hook but floated with the tide, sustaining no damage.
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New York
Min
Sandy Hook
Copper Output in Sonora Reaches 179 Million Pounds
An authority on mines familiar with the Sonora field reports that Sonora Mexico produced 179000000 pounds of copper in 1906. The figure reflects a significant yield for the year as mining activity continued.
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el Paso
Tex
Sonora
Mexico
Two Victims Die in Kenosha Powder Mill Explosion
Edward Main and Stephen Jokeowich died early today in Kenosha Wisconsin after yesterday’s powder mill explosion. Three others injured are not expected to survive.
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Kenosha
Wis
Edward Main
Stephen Jokeowich
Greek vessel Urania wrecks off Ancona with thirteen drowned
A storm drove the Greek boat Urania onto rocks near Ancona Italy. Thirteen crew members perished in the wreck today and two were saved. The incident occurred during harsh weather along the Adriatic coast.
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Anconia
Italy
Urania
Mine Explosion Damages Tallied At Thirty Thousand Dollars
El Paso report from Lowell Ariz states the Dentt Arizons mine blast caused at least 30 000 in damage to town and about 10 000 to company property excluding explosives. The magazine area is a 60 foot deep hole. All injured are improving and foreman Joe Coltic is expected to recover.
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el Paso
Lowell
Ariz
Dentt-Arizons Company
Joe Coltic
Liner Panama Arrives at Mazatlan in Rough Passage
A telegram from Magathin to the Associated Press reports the liner Panama reaching Mazatlan at 6 pm under a rough voyage. The ship endured a rough sea with minor damage and some crew members sustained slight injuries.
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Morning Journal
Mexico City
Jat
Magathin
Associated Press
Pannania
Harriman and Hill Conclude Peace Pact
The Oregonian reports negotiations between Hill and Harriman have largely settled their Northwest feud. W. W. Coleson of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co says representatives have met but no final agreement heard. If confirmed, Hill would gain Portland access and terminals while Harriman would get Beattie terms, signaling an end to the railroad war along the Columbia north bank.
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Ore
The
Oregonian
Hill
Harriman
Northwest
W. W. Coleson
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Beattie
North West
Columbia River
Coyne
Strike Ends as Firemen and Engineers Reach Settlement
Houston dispatch reports the Southern Pacific firemen end their strike returning to work at noon. The compromise centers on seniority for switch engine staff and the engineers, with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to decide lingering seniority issues. Officials say a tentative agreement was signed between the two brotherhoods, though the final terms depend on committee rulings.
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Morning Journal
Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Shen
Wills
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Tremens Brotherhood
Shea
Peter
Paris Paper Praises Archbishop Ireland
The Paris Temps praises Archbishop Ireland and critiques French Catholics for liberty and conscience in church and state. The piece references the meaning of personal conscience and government relations, noting division over “going to Nase.” A separate report notes three mining firm workers arrested for forcible entry and theft connected to the Minefield Nixon affair, with miners’ support cited.
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Juan
Hationna
Camniualahed
Cantina de Temps
Ireland
Golanem
Mercer
Colin
Bee Heeth
Railway clerks strike near end as workers return
Houston Texas January 6 report says the strike of railway clerks against the Southern Pacific on US lines from New Orleans to Pare along the Atlantic system is practically over with many strikers returning to work.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
K Pare
Greek Laborer Dies in San Francisco Riot
In a riot by 1490 Creek laborers on United Railroads streetcar tracks at Sixteenth and Valencia streets, Greek laborer Rouhatos was struck by a brick and killed. Foreman Maurice Buckley and interpreters faced stone and brick attacks as Greeks sought the foreman. Arrests followed, and workers refused to return to duty.
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San Francisco
Mar Roubhatos
Sixteenth
Valencia
Maurice Buckley
Huckies
Ile
Williamhrist
Rouhatos
Hinself
Iturktes
Christ
Nikolae Petra
Rochester Building Wrecked By Dynamite
A downtown Rochester section suffered a blast that blew out the entire front of a building. The explosion occurred near a Salvation Army gathering with a crowd and caused extensive damage to the structure and basement, with police investigating dynamite as the likely cause.
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Stuchesier
N.Y. Dan
Saalvation Army
Mathing
Sailor Killed in Atlantic Storm Aboard Cunard Liner Mure
New York January 6 a Cunard liner Mure battled a Atlantic storm injuring one crew member as a sailor died during the voyage authorities said a rescue effort was underway amid rough seas near Athens on the ship’s route to New York
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New York
Ofa
Athens
Cunard
Mure
Tempest Hits Ship Leaving Crew Half Injured
A Friday night storm left a man dead buried at sea while others were treated in the ship's hospital upon arrival. Captain Porter noted unprecedented rough weather in his years at sea. In Teheran the shah's condition slightly improved today.
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Porter
Shah
Teheran
Unusual Snow Seen Around San Francisco Bay
Unusually cold weather grips northern California with snow visible today on hills surrounding the San Francisco Bay for the first time since 1895.
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San Francisco
California
San Francisco Bay
Queen of Hanover Operated For Inguinal Hernia
Vienna Jan 6 The queen of Hanover appears to have had an inguinal hernia and an operation was successfully performed today. Winnipeg Jan 6 Six cars of the Canadian Pacific trans continental train No 2 derailed 25 miles west of Fort William due to a broken rail. H Smith and K Campbell waiters from Montreal were killed. six others were injured.
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Hanover
Winnipeg
Man
Fort William
H. Smith
K. Campbell
Montreal
Firefighters Die in Blaze at Hill's Paper Warehouse
New York January 6 three firemen Campbell Stefert and Len neon were killed as a five story Hill's paper warehouse on Roosevelt street burned out its interior. The third floor collapsed burying the trio and seven other firefighters were injured including Battalion Chief Duffy. Loss estimated at 15008 dollars.
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Hill
Roosevelt Street
Campbell
Stefert
Lenneon
Duffy
DeConner
Smpire
Salesman Murders Sister-in-law Then Shoots Self in Portland
Frederick JR. Martin, once a Portland Pacific Biscuit salesman, shot and wounded his wife, killed his sister-in-law Miss Emme Helms, and then shot himself. Family troubles are cited as the motive in this Portland, Oregon incident from January.
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Portland
Ore
Jan
Woman and Girl Slain in San Francisco Tragedy
San Francisco, Cal Jan 6 Joseph Rudey shot and killed Martha Kruger wife of Herman Kruger a bartender and her sister Elizabeth Ketly aged 16 on Buchanan Street near Jefferson Square refugee camp He then shot himself and is dying at the central emergency hospital
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San Franciseo
Cal
Joseph Rudey
Martha Kruger
Herman Kruger
Elizabeth Ketly
Buchanan Street
Jefferson Square
Hadley
Central Emergency Hospital
Fatal fire in Pullman sleeper near Omaha injures three
A Chicago and Northwestern PULLMAN sleeper caught fire on a train from Council Bluffs to Missouri Valley near Omaha. One man died and three were injured as passengers escaped the blaze amid dense smoke. cause remains undetermined and reports cite a berth with an alcohol lamp used for warmth.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Omaha
Nebraska
Council Mail
Los Angeles
Council Bluffs
Missouri Valley
Uhicage
Louis Opelario
I. c
Bower
H. Jolson
East Lake City
Lurna
Henry C. A. Brow
Balt Lake City
Glans
Mrs. & Shiggins
Carbondale. A
Feveland
Missouris Valley
Delarte
Lette de Larte
Laramie
Wee
Chegi
Substantial Increase in Post Office Revenue
The report notes a substantial increase in post office revenue and the operation of over 206 288 employees across more than sixty five thousand post offices at the close of the fiscal year.
Uniform Schedule of Box Rentals Adopted
First Assistant Postmaster General urges merit system in promotions and calls for expanded force and efficiency records. Hitchcock notes 65 600 post offices at year end and nearly 150 000 employees excluding postmasters. total post office network 206 288. Revenue rose about 25 million. growth to continue requires larger administrative staff and closer operations with rail hubs. He suggests automobile collection, centralized near rail terminals to speed service and cut wagon use. Rent for offices standardized. New York City charged 4 per quarter. Baltimore study shows motor vehicles promising efficiency gains.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Hitchesek
Juel
Associated Press
Hitchcock
Congress
Toweh
New York City
Hitchcork
Baltimore
Hitchceack
Purdy reports progress in Brownsville riot probe
Assistant attorney general Milton D. Purdy completed a comparison of witness testimony in Las Antonio Texas and prepared to continue hearings in Houston. He questioned Lieutenant Colonel Frank Baker and Captains J. Baker and Hansen Bly of the 132nd Infantry and assessed evidence, expressing satisfaction with progress.
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Milton D. Purdy
Brownsville
Techney
Lefi
Houston
Purdy
Frank Baker
J. Baker
Hansen Bly
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