JAPAN SPY ARREST REPORTEDLY DRAWS AT FORT ROSECRANS
San Diego July 12 news says a Japanese man was arrested at Fort Rosecrans for sketching fortifications. Major Getchell would not confirm identities or details. The War Department in Washington had no report of such an arrest. The incident sparked talk of U S Japan tensions amid press rhetoric. Admiral Yamamoto, speaking at a Hotel Astor luncheon, urged calm and noted strong ties. He and other officers stressed mutual interests and stable relations despite “incidents.” The Japanese admiral and retinue toured the navy yard, inspecting facilities onboard Rear Admiral Evans’ flagship Connecticut. Count Kalosamo defended the fleet move as routine, not warlike. Helena Montana July 12 a jury found F D Cooper guilty of unlawful fencing of government lands.
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No War Danger Asserted by Japanese Leaders in New York
In New York on July 12 two prominent Japanese figures stated there are no unfriendly issues with the United States and dismissed trivial incidents as unimportant. Admiral Baron Yamamoto and Viscount Aoki, guests of the city, spoke at a reception and luncheon hosted by the Japan Society honoring Yamamoto, with Aoki noting there exists no difference or ill feeling between the two governments.
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Not Anxious For War Says Japanese Official in Interview
Count Kelosamo of Tokyo told the Associated Press in Colorado Springs that Japan does not seek war with the United States now. He noted Japan is financially unable for a long conflict after the Russian war and that Korea is already under Japanese control, making further expansion unlikely at present. He is en route to Yokohama after sailing from San Francisco on the first available steamer.
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Rivers of blazing oil devastate Bridgeport refinery
Bridgeport citizens dammed a street to save homes as two 37,000 barrel tanks were struck by lightning, ignite, and explode sending oil 500 feet into the air. Authorities estimate $150,000 in damage confined to refinery area, with no lives lost. A park between refinery and town helped save the village. In Burlington, Iowa, residents report three distinct earthquake shocks around midnight.
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List of Exceptions in Eddy Case Goes to Supreme Court
Concord N H July 12 A lengthy list of exceptions to Judge Chamberlains rulings in the Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy accounting suit was filed by Street Hollis for Eddy and the trustees. It is expected the case will reach the New Hampshire Supreme Court on these exceptions. The objections include alienists not residing in NH and not competent to act as masters or referees, and the denial of Mrs Fiddys motion regarding property interests and proceedings.
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Debauchment tale in Glass trial shocks San Francisco
Dr Charles Boxton temporary mayor testifies he was bribed by Theodore Halsey of Pacific States Telephone to vote against a rival franchise for the Home Telephone company. He recalls receiving 5000 dollars mostly in 100s. Cross-examination reveals a supervisorial caucus at Mayor Schmitz's office the Sunday evening before February 26, 1906, deciding to switch votes.
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Wisconsin Legislature Passes Two-Cent Fare Bill
Madison July 12 Both houses have passed the senate two-cent fare bill with assembly amendments. The state railway commission threatened to resign if the measure is signed. Inquiry found two-cent fare as lowest just compromise. The bill sets August 15 as the effective date and goes to the governor for signature.
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Salute to a Governor Turns Deadly at Fort Worden
Port Townsend Washington July 12 a governor Mead salute at Fort Worden left one man dead and two severely burned when a gun overheated and exploded upon firing Private Tobassen of the sixty second company was struck by the blast losing an arm and suffering severe head injuries The same day Las Vegas New Mexico saw the Armour Packing plant and 700 tons of ice destroyed by a blaze valued at 125000
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