No Antagonism to the Better Glasses
Julius Kahn tells Middlesex Club there is no antagonism in California to the better class of Japanese but opposition to the laboring coolie class He warns that Japanese workers rapidly move from unskilled labor to own business and undercuts prices, fueling local protests and fears in California and surpassing Massachusetts if geography shifted.
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California
Mr. Kahn
Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Julius Kahn
Congress
Middlesex Club
Kahn
Pacific Coast
Canton
United States
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Japan
Mediation Fails to End Railway Firemen Dispute
In Roanoke on February 12 a chamber of commerce mediated meeting among firemen, engineers, railroad officials, and chamber representatives failed to settle differences. It was the second session, held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with no concessions and no progress reported by either side. The chamber exhausted its resources and both parties remained hopeful for a settlement to avoid further trouble.
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Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
Roanoke
Chamber of Commerce
Senate Debates Right to Appeal in Criminal Cases
Washington February 12 The senate spent the day arguing a bill to grant government rights to appeal on points of law in criminal cases. Opponents included Senators Rayner Whyte and Heyburn while Senators Patterson Knox Nelson and Spencer defended the measure. No action was taken. Lodge said he would press the Philippine Agricultural Bank bill tomorrow. The District of Columbia appropriation bill totals 10 724 332 an increase of 667 298 over the house version. The measure will be put on its passage tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Rayner and Whyte
Maryland
Heyburn
Idaho
Patterson
Knox
Nelson
Spencer
Lodge
Philippine Agricultural Bank
District of Columbia
House Passes Unanimous Consent Bills in House
Washington Feb 11 After passage of several bills under unanimous consent the House formed a committee of the whole to consider the naval appropriation bill. Amendments on points of order were eliminated. The army fortifications and omnibus lighthouse bills were sent to conference. The House adjourned after finishing twenty pages of the naval bill.
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Washington
House
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Coached by May McKenzie
New York report states Miss May McKenzie provided the brains and dramatic skill for Mrs. Harry K Thaw as she testified about her life story. Observers note McKenzie is a writer with acclaimed insight into drama and human affairs and influenced Nesbit Thaw’s recital.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
May McKenzie
New York
May MccKenzie
Harry K. Thaw
Miss MacKenzie
West Virginia Weather Forecast Outlook
Forecast calls for fair skies in West Virginia with warmer temperatures midweek. Wednesday and Thursday expect dry conditions and light to moderate warming across the state.
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West Virginia
Bailey Denounces Prattle as Lie in Bailey Fund Probe
In Austin on February 12 Senator Joseph W. Bailey angrily denounced the proceedings as prattle and urged the committee to stop insults while defending against charges raised by Representative Cocke. The panel considered censoring testimony about Bailey allegedly borrowing 7000 from J. D. Suggs.
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Austin
Texas
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
Legislative Committee
Representative Cocke
Bailey
J. D. Suggs
Iron County
St. Louis
Bryan Receives Ovation Before Republican Legislature
William J. Bryan spoke before the Iowa General Assembly in Des Moines delivering a two hour address. He outlined a platform for 1908 emphasizing direct election of U S senators and a direct primary while critiquing corporate influence and praising President Roosevelt for warning about swollen fortunes.
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Des Moines
William J. Bryan
General Assembly
Bryan
Cummins
United States
Bryam
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Former Governor Higgins of New York Dead
Former New York Governor Frank W. Higgins died at 8 40 tonight in Olean New York after a long illness. He remained unconscious to the end. death came peacefully and without pain. FOR SALE 15 shares with privilege of 30 Bluefield Grocery Company stock par value 100 per share cash. Apply to J B Postlethwaite Trustee 29 1f.
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Higgins
New York
Associated Press
Olean
N. Y
Frank W. Higgins
Bluefield Grocery Company
J. B. Postlethwaite
Thaw trial clash over Nesbit operation details and insanity testimony
In New York, District Attorney Jerome and defense counsel Delmas clashed over remarks about Evelyn Nesbit surgery and alleged criminal intent. Dr. Britton Evans testified Thaw was insane at the time of the Stanford White killing, describing an explosive mental unsoundness and adolescent insanity from heredity as the trial proceeded toward technical testimony.
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Associated Press
New York
Jerome and
Delphin M. Delmas
Defense
Ing
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Europe
Delmas
Justice Fitzgerald
Britton D. Evans
State Hospital For the
Morris Piens
N. J
Harry Thaw
Miss Nesbit
Mr. Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Helman
Pittsburg
Dr. Evans
Thaw
Stanford White
Evans
Wagner
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
May MacKenzie
Lincoln
Insert Clause in Treaty Barring Coolie Labor
President Roosevelt through Secretary Root proposed to insert a clause in the immigration bill barring Japanese coolie labor from the United States. The move has support from Mayor Schmitz and the California delegation and was reported late tonight.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Root
Comnon
Senate
House
Congress
United States
Schmitz
California
Larchmont Sinks After Collision With Losses Reported
The Larchmont carrying 150 passengers and a crew of 50 sinks after a collision. Forty eight bodies wash ashore, nineteen are rescued, and 138 remain missing as rescue operations continue.
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Larchmont
Terrible sufferings of the few survivors
A life boat from the Larchmont near Block Island drifted ashore with 48 bodies recovered and 19 survivors. Officials fear as many as 150 passengers and 50 crew were lost after a collision with the coal schooner Knowlton off Watch Hill. Discrepancies in passenger lists and unknown final toll remain.
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Monte Tound
Providence
New York
Block Island Harbor
New England
Rock Island Sound
Harry Knowlton
Amboy
Boston
George McVey
Larchmont
Knowlton
Haley
Wreck Tragedy Off Block Island Claims Many Lives
Report from Block Island dated February 12 describes the Joy Line steamer disaster with dozens of bodies washed ashore. Passengers froze or drowned while attempts to launch lifeboats failed amid heavy seas, and many others were missing or deathly cold. Local residences and phones report scarce details as rescue efforts continue.
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Associated Press
Block Island
Lea Dred
Joy Line
Ling
Altamont Bread Ad Claims Toastant
Sublet mail orders solicited for bread products from Altamont bakery operated by Mi Cohen. Located opposite Passenger Station with phone service listed as 75 for inquiries and orders.
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Mi Cohen
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Superior Coke
Superior Supply
Bluefield
W. VA
Remington’s
Smith’s
Bluefield Typewriter Company
Flat Top National Bank OF
United States Depositary
E. Tierney
H. Thomas
Capital Stock Stockholders’ Liability Surplus Fund
R. E. Bor Iine, Cahier
W.B Hicks
Associated Press Dispatches
Edwin Mann
W.O PoLlock
L.ja. Hooper
First National Bank
Princeton Avenue
Guarnteed
Speas
Midway
W. D. Roberts
Iowa
White
Tirhaw
Block Island, R. I
A Ma
Ance
Boat of the Joy Line
Larch
Verng
Altamont
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