Miners dispute over Gompers and Indiana district actions
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers accuse Samuel Gompers of opposing the Alabama strike and claim union leaders played politics benefiting state authorities. The convention asks the national executive board to reconsider suspensions of Indiana district officers for disobeying orders to return to work at the Hudson mine, reversing prior approval of Lewis and the executive board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Gompers
Alabama
United Mine Workers
Lewis
National Executive Board
Indiana
Hudson
Council backs referendum on Finance Commission charter
The Common Council overrode two mayoral vetoes and united to support a referendum on the Finance Commission's revised city charter. Republicans and Democrats stood together on measures opposed by Mayor Hibbard, a rare cross party consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Hibbard
Finance Commission
State House
McCabe
Collins
Ballantyne, Crocker
Hart
Hoague
Smith
Harding
Ward
James H. Smyth
Cotton
Anderson
McGivern
Loeb to Become New York Port Collector
Washington reports friends of William Joeb Jr secretary to the President said he will be appointed collector of the port of New York at the start of the next administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Joeb, Jr
New York
Washington Circles Stunned by Action
Consternation ran through the White House the Japanese embassy and the capitol as Congress viewed yesterday’s Drew bill move as signaling defeat for the Grove Johnson measure to segregate Japanese. California’s independent stance drew approval from several lawmakers while the White House stayed silent and Tokyo awaited reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Capitol
Congress
California
Washington
Tokio
Japan
Griffin anti Japanese resolution referred to judiciary panel
In Carson Nevada on February 4 the Griffin anti Japanese resolution was sent to the judiciary committee after removing Roosevelt references. The panel chaired by Senator Boyd is expected to stifle the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Roosevelt
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Boyd
Triangular debate set on federal charter for corporations
Yale Harvard and Princeton finalize plans for a three city debate on March 26. The resolution states that all corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be required to obtain a federal charter. Harvard will affirm at Princeton, Princeton negate at Cambridge, Yale affirm at New Haven with Harvard negating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
New Haven
Dance with the Wishes of Senators Nixon and Newlands
A brief note records negotiations aligning with the aims of United States Senators Nixon and Newlands, signaling political influence on policy direction. The excerpt reflects legislative maneuvering tied to their stated objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nixon and
Newlands
Perkins Urges School Board Control of Japanese Admission
Rep James Beck Perkins, after meeting with President Roosevelt, says California should leave the issue of Japanese admission to schools to local school boards and regents. He notes acceptance for high schools and universities but cites older Japanese children in lower grades and argues separate schools for Japanese should be a local police provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
James Beck Perkins
Roosevelt
Associated Press
California
Japan
Perkins
Anti Japanese Resolution Throttled in Idaho Legislature
Boise Idaho Feb 4 The anti Japanese resolution did not materialize in the Legislature today as promised Senator Borah has used influence to prevent its introduction and it is understood it will be throttled if presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Idaho
Boise
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestion
This 50 cent package claim says the tablets mix with saliva to form strong digestive fluids, digest 3000 grains of food, and enrich blood to aid digestion. Even without stomach trouble, after meals they support nature. mail order trial offers available from F A Stuart Co., Marshal Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Jamaica
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshal, Mich
California Anti Japanese Public School Measure
Public school policy grants trustees power to admit all district children aged 6 to 21 and to admit outsiders for good reasons. It allows removal of filthy or contagious children and the creation of separate schools for Indian and Mongolian or Japanese or Chinese descendants. Separate schools prohibit admission of these ethnic groups elsewhere, with kindergarten and special classes exceptions for younger children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
City Board of Education
Japanese Bills Stir California Legislature in 1907
California lawmakers debate Johnson bills targeting Japanese influence in corporations and schools amid broader anti alien land and segregation proposals. President Roosevelt’s stance is cited alongside local vetoes, city charter revisions, and demands for detailed mayoral office expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
National
Grove IL. Johnson
Sacramento
Johnson
Gillett
Roosevelt
Drew
Fresno
Senate
California
Congress
University and College of California
Japan
Norwegian steamer Munin overdue from New York
The Norwegian steamship Munin under Captain Larsen bound for Darien to load lumber from New York has not arrived and is four days overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien, Ga
Munin
Larsen
New York
Darien
No Poison in Canned Goods Say Canners at Louisville
The National Canners Association declared in Louisville that canned goods are not poisonous and newspapers misled the public. The convention formed a publicity bureau, urged abolition of tariff on tin plate and sugar, and sought government standards for tin plate. Colonel A D Kniskern attended as a U S army representative to study food sources in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
National Canners’ Association
A. D.D. Kniskern
Washington
United States Army
Dog Shows Faithful Service in Farmer’s Aid
Milton Hadley, a farmer near Martinsville, fell ill while returning home. He wrote a note and asked his dog Shep to fetch help. The dog carried the note to Mrs. Hadley, and a son went to assist as bystanders aided the stricken farmer.
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Nashville
Tenn
Martinsville
Milton Hadley
Shep
February ast to 8th Quaker Oats Week
Quaker Oats Week runs from February to February 8, highlighting promotional events and product displays. The campaign emphasizes new flavors and cereal launches with store tastings and local marketing efforts.
Obituary notices from Dorchester to Revere list funeral details
Multiple death notices and funeral announcements from Boston area: Carrie De Wolf Dorchester. Abraham Elston Somerville. Hans Hansen Detroit to Dorchester. Ellen Healey Charlestown. Ellen Hickey Brighton. Edward Miller Auburndale. Catherine McMullen East Boston. Olive Nelson Roxbury. Michael Parsons in this city. Elson Smalcombe and Mary Ardell Smith Revere. Each lists residence, date, service time, church or venue, relatives invited.
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DE Wolf
Carrie B
Claude de Wolf
Roseclair Street
Dorchester
Elston
Somerville
Abraham A. Elston
Preston Road
Spring Hill
St. Catherine’s Church
Hansen
Detroit
Mich
Hans J. Hansen
Boston
Carl W. F. Nielsen
Beach Street
Healey
Charlestown
Ellen
Martin Healey
North End
Thomas Finn
Cordis Street
St. Mary’s Church
Warren Street
Hickey
Brighton
John Hickey
Mead
Murdock Street
St. Columbkinle’s
Auburndale
Edward F. Miller
Grove Street
South Station
McMullen
East Boston
Catherine J. McMullen
O’brien
Hugh A. McMullen
Yexington Street
Church of Sacred Heart
S Street
Nelson
Roxbury
Bay Street
Olive
John Nelson
Swedish Congregational Church
Ruggles Street
Hampshire Street
Michael A. Parsons
Charies FP. Colbert
Shawmut Avenue
Smalcombe
Soin Sreycombe
Tileston Street
St. Stephen's Church
Smith
Revere
Mary Ardell
Edward A. Smith
Willimantic
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Mitchell
Cie
Washington St
Copen Nnigets
Loeb
Nevada
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Elfair Health
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Aix
Sheinwald Alve Syndicate
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Winter Street
Atlantic Ave
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North Station
Trenton
Harry D. Leavitt
Mercer
Mme. Kloman
Lexington
Mme
Young Kloman
Europe
America
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Oxford
Petts-Vocel Company
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