Guthrie and Chinda Dinner Affirms US Japan Ties
Secretary Bryan hosts a dinner in Pittsburg to honor George W. Guthrie the new American ambassador to Japan and Baron Chinda the Japanese ambassador Their remarks praise diplomatic service and aim at strengthening amicable international relations between the United States and Japan.
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Pittsburg
Bryan
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Baron Chinda
Guthrie
Viscount Chinda
United States
Tokio
Pacific Ocean
Mutual understanding enshrined in shared Pacific progress
The speaker praises enduring friendship between nations and urges preserving and expanding a record of mutual good understanding for future generations. He credits cooperation from President, Secretary Bryan, and representative Guthrie, expressing hope that leaders’ friendship will resonate across the Pacific region.
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Pacific
Bryan
Japan
Guthrie
Japan Reiterates California Land Law Violates Treaty
Tokio reports Japan's note to the United States stating California’s land law discriminates against Japanese subjects, violates the 1911 treaty and the fourteenth amendment, and fuels international political debate. Mass protests and deliberations over Panama Pacific Exposition plans continue, with Japan awaiting sentiment on the land issue before replying to arbitration plans.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
California
Yamamoto
San Francisco
Bryan
Japanese note read at cabinet meeting on California land law
Washington reports Japan’s latest note on California land legislation was read at a cabinet meeting. President Wilson and John Basset Moore discussed it, while Bryan’s absence delayed further action. Chinda’s briefing helped illuminate Japanese positions and US constitutional law is expected to face strong arguments from Tokyo.
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Washington
Japan
California
Wilson
John Basset Moore
State Department
Bryan
Pittsburg
United States
George W. Guthrie
Chinda
Tokio
Man arrested for sending postcard to President Wilson
Henry O. Lafferty was arrested in Trenton New Jersey after mailing a postal card to President Woodrow Wilson warning that noblest creatures had control of the government while the president slept. He was held without bail after a hearing before United States Commissioner Craig and sent to examine his mental condition. The card dated May 28 prompted officials to investigate after delivery to Washington was reported by Wilson's secretary.
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Trenton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Henry O. Lafferty
United States
Craig
Cortelyou
Lafferty
Washington
Unexpected Turn in Senate Lobby Investigation
Senator Townsend of Michigan testifies that President Wilson and the Democratic secret caucus exerted undue influence on tariff bill decisions. He argues the committee should have asked senators about presidential influence, notes potential recalls, and signals broader questioning into sugar wool and metal lobbying activities.
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Washington
Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Wilson
Democratic Secret Caucus
Congress
Reed
Walsh
Presiden Wilson
Nelson
Senator Weeks
Shiveley
Finance Committee
Queen Unveils Canadian Memorial Marking Stoney Creek Battle
Queen Mary unveiled a monument at the Stoney Creek battlefield in Hamilton Ontario to honor Britain's victory over Americans a century ago. The centennial ceremony drew military units veterans groups and government representatives with wreaths from England by the King's Own regiment.
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Hamilton
Ont
Buckingham Palace
Queen Mary
Stoney Creek
England
King’s Own
Bermuda Race Preparations Near Finish In Philadelphia
The official measurements are completed and preparations finished for the Bermuda motor boat race set to start tomorrow morning. At least four boats are expected, including Dream, last year’s winner, owned by Commodore Lagen of the Philadelphia Yachtmen's Club which promotes the event.
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Bermuda
Philadelphia
Bermudas
Dream
Commodore Lagen
Philadelphia Yachtmen’s Club
Senate and House Activity Summary from Congress Session
Senate committees continued hearings on lobby investigations and set Charleston hearings for Monday at 2 p m. Senator Jones pushed a two clerks per senator resolution. House opened at noon and quickly adjourned. Banking panel named a sub committee to probe currency open hearings. Broussard bill on commerce court powers. Graham bill seeks three battleships plus 15 million dollars immediate appropriation.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Jones
Filiburster
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Palmer
Broussard
Commerce Court
Graham
Reckless Miners Saved by Enforcement in West Virginia
Advance sheets of the 1912 report show John Laing, chief of the mines department, boasting near elimination of shooting off the solid. The piece explains how lazy miners blast the solid seam to avoid hard labor, raising roof collapse and dust-explosion risks, with fines and strict enforcement reducing incidents. The 1911 fines total $1,308 for 105 offenders. 1912 shows effect of enforcement.
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Charleston
W. Va
John Laing
Department of Mines
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Oklahoma
Postmaster General Burleson Reports Postal Service Boosts
Burleson announces 1000 extra clerks and 500 more city carriers added under new admin. Emergency funds totaling 1.5 million were secured in May for temporary hire. Rural routes expanded, 203 new routes created, 200000 residents gain door delivery.
Joels Jest Wins Oaks Stakes at Epsom
Joel's Jest won the Oaks Stakes at Epsom racecourse on June 6. Depeche finished second, Arda third, while Twelve also ran in the field.
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Joe’s
Epsom
Joel
Depeche
Arda
West Virginia and Virginia Showers and Cooler Weather
Local showers expected in West Virginia on Saturday with cooler readings in the northwest. Virginia to see increasing clouds on Saturday followed by possible showers and cooler conditions by Saturday night or Sunday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Bishop Hoban Celebrates Sixty Years As Scranton Bishop
Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hoban, Catholic bishop of Scranton, marked his sixtieth birthday with many congratulatory messages. A New Jersey native, he studied at Holy Cross College and the American College in Rome, was made coadjutor in 1896, and became bishop on Bishop O Hara's death three years later.
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Bishop Hoban
Scranton
Michael J. Hoban
Hoban
New Jersey
Holy Cross College
American College
Rome
O'Hara
Suffragettes Interfere at Balkan Turkish Peace Talks
Suffragettes in London disrupt the proceedings of the peace conference between Balkan and Turkish delegates as activists press for votes for women. Demonstrators momentarily interrupt discussions before police restore order.
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London
Women's Freedom League protest outside St James Palace
A demonstration outside St James Palace by the Women's Freedom League protested government policy. The crowd disrupted the event and several hostile individuals pulled speakers from the platform as police arrested three speakers.
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St. James Palace
Women's Freedom League
Steamer Mexicano Aids Mexican Refugees to U.S.
The steamer Mexicano chartered by the Red Cross reached Vera Cruz and will sail to Galveston with about two hundred American refugees. Americans were left destitute by suspended business amid ongoing disorder in Mexico.
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Washington
Red Cross
Vera Cruz
Galveston
Mexico
Davison Condition Worsens After Derby Injury
The condition of suffragette Emily Davison who leapt at the king's horse in the Derby worsened Wednesday and was gravely injured. Doctors say an operation is necessary to try to save her.
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Epsom
Eng
Emily Davison
Tariff Bill Schedule Discussed In Senate Subcommittee
Washington June 6 The senate finance sub committee chaired by Senator Johnson Maine discussed the paper schedule of the Underwood tariff bill for hours An amendment to impose a counteracting duty on Canadian print paper at not more than two and a half cents a pound was seriously considered John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged against any counter duty Senator Hitchcock also proposed a higher tobacco tax plan but it may not be accepted as part of the tariff bill and administration approval is unclear
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Washington
Burleson
Postal Service
Congress
Senate
Canadian Postal Service
Canada
Senate Finance Subcommittee
Johnson
Maine
New York
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Mother Jones to aid Senate coal field inquiry in West Virginia
Washington reports W T Wayland deputy sergeant at arms will travel to Charleston to prep for the senate investigation in the Kanawha coal area. He will not issue subpoenas and witnesses are expected to appear voluntarily. Mother Jones arrived from Washington to gather data for the inquiry and avoid statements that might affect labor tensions. In Sandiford 500 miners struck over a check weighman dispute, then returned to work after a settlement.
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Washington
W. T. Wayland
Senate
Charleston
Senate Investigation Committee
W. Va
Mother Jones
Kanawha County
Sandiford
Indefinite Prison Term for Editor in Silk Strike Paper
Alexander Scott editor of the Weekly Issue, backing silk strikers, was sentenced in Paterson New Jersey to an indefinite term not less than one year nor more than fifteen years and fined 250 dollars for inciting hostility against the government. He announced an appeal and bail was arranged for his release.
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Paterson
N. J
Alexander Scott
Clerk Kills Two in Pittsburg Union Station Shooting
June 6 report says James McNair ticket agent at Pittsburg union station was killed and clerk Paully shot fatally by D. E. Sage a clerk angered by a denied promotion Sage opened fire at the station claiming grievance and motive unknown to investigators
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Pittsburg
James McNair
Union Station
Clerk Paully
D. E. Sage
Pioneer coal operator William McQuail dies in Pottsville
William H. McQuail a pioneer in the Turkey Gap mines near Ennis and a prominent industrial figure in Schuylkill County died at his Pottsville home after a period of declining health. He was 67, a former Union soldier, builder of the Turkey Gap Company and organizer of several coal and coke ventures. Funeral set for Monday at 9 a.m. in Pottsville with many local coal men expected.
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Pottsville
William Hl. McQuail
Mr. McQuaill
Ireland
America
Tamaqua
Turkey Gap
Ennis
Chicago
Freeburn
Kentucky
Thacker Field
McQuail Coal and Coke Company
Crane Creek Coal and Coke Company
Messrs
Edward J
James
William
Ennis McQuail
Philadelphia
Alice McQuail
First U S Conference on Social Insurance Opens in Chicago
The Conference of Social Insurance in Chicago brings together social economists, labor reps, and state governors' delegates for two days of papers and discussions on workmen compensation mothers pensions and all old age and disability pensions under the American Association for Labor Legislation.
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Social Insurance
Chicago
United States
American Association For Labor Legislation
Clemency Denied in DC Felonious Assault Case
President Wilson refused to intercede with Nathaniel Green to stay the death penalty for a Christmas night assault on a white woman near the Capitol. Green is to be hanged Monday, making him the first District of Columbia felon to be executed for such a crime. A hundred prominent women had urged quicker action after delays following his guilty plea.
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Washington
Wilson
Nathaniel Green
Capitol
Green
District of Columbia
Paris University Honors Peary at Formal Reception
Rear Admiral Robert E Peary was formally received by the University of Paris with Prince Roland Bonaparte presiding. The honorary event lauded Peary for his polar achievement and noted the notable early 1900s as a time of heroic feats.
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Paris University
Peary
Paris
Robert E. Peary
University of Paris
Prince Roland Bonaparte
North Pole
Motorcyclist Killed at Flint Track Accident
Edward Holleybeck of Flint Michigan was killed at the motorhome speedway in Flint while practicing on a motorcycle. He rode at full speed, hit the guard rail, and plunged several feet to the track bottom with the motorcycle atop him.
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Flint
Deroit
Mich
Edward Holleybeck
Michigan
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