California Promises Roosevelt to Admit Japanese to Schools
The San Francisco school controversy over segregated Japanese children is settled at a White House conference. Mayor Schmitz and the school board will abolish Oriental schools and readmit Japanese children into white schools after immigration bill passage. If the bill fails, an extra session will be called after March 4.
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Washington
San Francisco
White House
Schmitz
Root
San Franciscans
Senate Debates Japanese Immigration Bill Turns Bitter
In Washington on February 15 the Senate battled over the immigration bill with Senator Tillman attacking the President as meddler and volleying sharp remarks at Senator Lodge. Tillman hinted at war with Japan to close doors when discussed. bitterness rose as administration backs the bill as California’s solution to the Japanese problem, with a vote likely defeat predicted. Tillman and Bacon initially threatened filibuster for Southern interests but moved to a vote agreement set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Senator Lodge
Japan
Massachusetts
California
Bacon
Tillman Attacks Immigration Bill and Japanese Exclusion
Senator Tillman argues the immigration bill is being revived to keep Japanese laborers out of California and to tighten contract labor rules. He claims the conferees and State Department head push the measure for sectional gain and Pacific coast interests. Senator Lodge urges discussing the matter out of public view.
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Pacific
State Department
Senate
House
California
Pacific Coast
Congress
Lodge
Invitation for bids on Boston Cape Cod Canal project
The Boston Cape Cod and New York Canal Company invites bids to construct a ship canal from Monument River to Barnstable Bay. Bids due March 28, 1907, 12 noon, at 43 Tremont Street Boston. Bond $750,000. checks $75,000. contract awarded by company and Massachusetts boards.
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Boston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company
Monument River
Buzzards’ Bay
Bourne
Sandwich
Barnstable Bay
General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
General Court
William Barclay Parsons
Wall Street
New York City
Massachusetts
Boston Cape Cod
New York Canal
Tremont Street
Boston
Mass
Joint Board of Railroad and of Harbor and Land Commissioners
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Robert K. Tomlin
New York
Carpenters Reject Compromise Wage Scale in Boston
In Paine Memorial Hall a mass meeting of 34 unions representing Greater Boston carpenters rejected the employers compromise on wages and hours. The group endorsed the original demands of 41 to 45 cents an hour and year round Saturday half holidays, aims for a 48 hour week, and a one year contract limit. About 1600 attended, with 1000 backing the stance.
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Boston Master Carpenters’ Association
Union Carpenters of
Greater Boston
Paine Memorial Hall
Carpenters
Voice
Brotherhood Unions
Amalgamated Societies of Carpenters
Carpenters’ District Council
Riot hoax call sends Boston police to Staples Wharf
Police from Station 7 East Boston rushed to Staples Wharf after a caller warned of a riot on a vessel. Captain Evans dispatched a crowded wagon, but the scene was quiet for 15 minutes as officers checked the area and found no trouble.
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Boston
Staples’ Wharf
Captain Evans
Woman Dies En Route After House Fire Accident
Police ambulance was called to 198 School Street Cambridge to remove 75 year old Mrs Hannah Murray to Cambridge Relief Hospital after she was burned when a lamp spilled oil on her clothing and she tripped carrying the lamp down stairs. She died before reaching the hospital.
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Hannah Murray
School’ Street
Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Hospital
Lodger Found Dead in Room at 66 Green Street
John Smith, 35, a lodger at 66 Green Street, was found dead fully dressed in his room. Police say death came from natural causes after the landlady reported the absence of two days. investigators know little about his past life. He was a native of Sweden.
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John Smith
Green Street
Smith
Bridget Phipps
Fay
Parmenter
Sweden
William R. Gray Dies in Pasadena sudden heart failure
Word from Pasadena California reports the sudden death of William R. Gray senior partner of the insurance agency John C. Paige and Co at 20 Kilby Street. He died from heart disease and was a senior member of the firm.
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Pasadena
Cal
William R. Gray
John C. Paige & Co
Kilby Street
Rhodes Ripley Boston Half-Price Suits and Coats Sale
Rhodes Ripley of Boston offers suits and overcoats at half price. Come today to F. Gray Co located at Washington and Hanover for the sale.
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Rhodes Ripley
Boston
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Death and fallout from Larchmont disaster and Higgins trial
Survivors of the Larchmont wreck report continued claims of misconduct by officers while some charges of cowardice are withdrawn. James Vann dies of pneumonia as 17 lives are saved, and 12 bodies remain for identification. In Hartford, Higgins receives prison sentences after a court dispute over an alleged plea arrangement, provoking courtroom tension and bitter reactions from his defense team.
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Providence
Larchmont
Hiergessel
Block Island
James Vann
East Side Hospital
United States
New London
Harry Knowlton
New Brunswick
James Stables
Race Rock Light
Point Judith
Andover Couple Added to Missing List
Providence news reports Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Potter of Andover New York added to the missing list. They were last heard from when visiting friends in Providence and had boarded the Larchmont the night the steamer sailed for New York.
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Andover
Providence
R. I
A. A. Potter
N. Y
House Approves of Cemetery for Domestic Animals
The House passed the animal cemetery bill amid laughter and sharp debate led by Rep Samuel L Porter Amesbury who proposes extending the provisions to Teddy bears. Supporters call it a humane project while critics call it unnecessary.
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Samuel Lt. Porter
Amesbury
Friends of
Porter
Charles Fisk
Brighton
Berlin
Paris
Edinburgh
Pekin
Tokio
Fisk
Royal Arms Scotch Whiskey Ad from Washington and Hanover
A compact advertisement promotes ROYAL ARMS SCOTCH whiskey described as curiously well flavored. It lists sellers F Gray Co in Washington and Hanover and items such as suits priced at 15.00 and 7.90 made by Rhodes Ripley.
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Rhodes Ripley
F. Gray Co
Washington and Hanover
Royal Arms Scotch
Bargain Pants and Suits At F Gray Co
Bargain men’s wear at F Gray Co Washington and Hanover lists boys pants and suits priced from 99 cents to 4 dollars. Includes 2.50 and 3 dollar suits and 1.49 price points. Store location featured for shoppers seeking value.
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F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Thaw Trial to Restart Monday After Juror Bolton's Loss
Juror Joseph Bolton, whose wife died, plans to return to the Thaw jury when court resumes Monday. Judge Fitzgerald noted Bolton’s expected reentry and funeral services for Mrs Bolton held on the following day. Thaw, in good health after a visit from his wife, reviewed letters and valentines, a message from a Baltimore girl resonating with him.
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New York
Harry Kk. Thaw
Joseph B. Bolton
Fitzgerald
No Lunacy Move Expected in Thaw Case Monday
District Attorney Jerome and defense counsel expect a Monday morning trial continuation. Neither side plans a lunacy commission, contending Thaw is sane today though Dr. Evans noted unsound mind at the time of the White killing. Prosecution and defense anticipate no further delays with experts to be called.
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Jerome
Dan O’reilly
Thaw
Evans
White
Stanford White
Drs. Flint
MacDonald
Nathan
Charges filed against Weenox Hotel over liquor license
The Law Enforcement League of Chelsea files specific charges against the Lenox Hotel for license breaches. Records allege clerk sold ale to Edwin F. Knight on December 9, 1905, and gin on December 30, 1906, with Boston detectives supporting the case for a public hearing.
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Weenox
Chelsea
Ernest H. Johnson
Law Enforcement League
League
Boston
Lenox Hotel
Edwin F. Knight
Fair and Warmer Outlook for Boston Area
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer conditions Saturday and Sunday with fair skies and rising temperatures. Washington reports New England will see similar mild weather on the weekend with fresh southwest winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Temperature Readings From Thompson Spirit Spa
Yesterday’s thermometer data from 219 Washington Street shows hourly readings with a peak around 24 and an average temperature of 82 degrees. The record also notes the average for yesterday and for the same date last year.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Sa. M
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Cape Cod and
NEW York Canal Company
The
Boston Mass
Cape Cod and New York
Charles C. Dodge
East
Gray’s Clothing Sale
Moran
Higgins
J.oliver
Ilzticgcins
McVey
Martha’s Vineyard
Superior Court
Gaskill
James Oliver Higgins
Hannah Boyle
Dwyer
Shanley
Manning
Mr. Shanley
Arthur D. Hill
Bar Association
Margaret Thompson
Dorchester
Timothy W. Coakley
Coakley
Callender
McVey and Shanley
Assembly of Mayors
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Bill Inder
Plea For Band
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Bolton
de Las Casas
Park Commission
Revere
Bolson
FP Gray Co
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