New Treaty With Japan Introduced In Senate
President Taft laid before the Senate a new Japan treaty to replace the 1894 version and remove immigration restrictions. The measure, sent to the foreign relations committee, allows either country to denounce after six months if it fails to operate as expected. The move, a bold shift on Pacific affairs, caused a sensation at the close of the Sixty-first Congress.
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Japan
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Pacific
Proposed treaty would omit immigration limits on Japan
The article argues the new trade and commerce treaty with Japan would drop current U S immigration limits, leaving enforcement to Japan and risking Western Senate opposition. It notes the 1894 Gresham Kurino pact is outdated, delaying ratification, and that the US could extend the old treaty until July 17 1912 if pressed.
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Baron Kurino
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Former Halifax Mayor Matt Ritchie Dies At 82
Halifax Nova Scotia February 21 longtime educator and public servant Matthew Henry Ritchie died in his 83d year He served three years as mayor of Halifax represented Halifax county in Parliament and later became Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia His career spanned education politics and provincial leadership.
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N. S
Nova Scotia
Matthew Henry Ritchie
Ritchie
Malden Coon Cat With Gold Tooth Declares Fame
Admirers of Goldie the eight pound Malden cat say he deserves top honors among extraordinary kitties. Fred Swanson recalls how a dental student nephew filled the tooth with real gold after treating an ulcer, using ether on the kitchen table.
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Carrie Nation Dying in Kansas Sanitarium
Reports from Eureka Springs indicate Carrie Nation, famous saloon reformer, is unconscious most of the time at a Leavenworth sanitarium. Doctors say she may live only a few days.
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Strike by Boston taxi drivers disrupts services amid meter dispute
Boston taxi drivers from the Boston Carriage Cab Drivers & Chauffeurs Union walk out protesting meter design and snow related rules. Police restore a single non union driver’s safety in Scollay Square as 86 company workers join the strike amid discussions of wider action and potential snowbank penalties.
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Farmers Cry Foul Over Foss Mercy and Reciprocity
Massachusetts Grange leader George S. Ladd says farmers regret Governor Foss on a Democratic ticket and a reciprocity platform. Senator Hale questions Taft Knox and U S commissioners for not consulting affected interests in the Canadian reciprocity talks.
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Gardners Round on Canadian Trade Alarm at Hearings
Massachusetts Representative Gardner warns the Gloucester fishing industry would suffer from Canada’s pact while Senators and other experts dissect the impact on paper, pulp, and agriculture. The hearing, featuring Hale, Root, and Ladd, continues tomorrow with emphasis on paper and wood pulp provisions.
Meat Inspection Law Sought by Society
Written reports with photos of slaughter houses are in the hands of President Francis H. Rowley. They will support testimony at a State House hearing next Monday arguing for a uniform meat inspection system statewide.
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Meat inspection reform proposal moves to state control
Dr Rowley tells a Post reporter that agents report a perilous state of affairs and urges shifting meat inspection from town boards of health and selectmen to state authority. The statement signals a push for centralized oversight of meat safety.
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Post
Inspection reform urged after meat slaughtering abuses
State health officials and inspectors call for strict controls as evidence shows slaughtering without proper inspection across towns. Reports describe contaminated carcasses, unqualified inspectors, and corruption including butcher appointed inspectors and sale of diseased meat.
Naval appropriation bill funds two battleships ships and escorts
The House finished the naval appropriation bill and will send it to the president. It provides for construction of two new battleships two fleet colliers eight torpedo boat destroyers and four submarine torpedo boats.
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House
Reciprocity debate continues in House of Commons
Ottawa Feb 21 The reciprocity debate resumed in the House with Liberal G W Kyte of Nova Scotia supporting the agreement while Conservative Thomas Sproule of Ontario denounced it. Kyte pointed to rising prices since terms were made public and urged against broad attacks on Canada.
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Nova Scotia
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Break Up a Cold in Twenty Four Hours Remedy
A home remedy promotes mixing glycerine whiskey and virgin pine oil to cure throat and bronchial irritation. Recommended by the late Dr. W A Leach, it claims rapid cold relief in twenty four hours with no narcotics. Suitable for children a pine drop on sugar eases coughs. pine oil aids hoarseness and vocal issues. Prepared by Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
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Dominion leaders weigh reciprocity in Canada deal
Dominion officials say anti-reciprocity sentiment weakens, with proponents arguing access gains for the Maritime Provinces and broader U S market access. Kyte notes Cummins and Bennet oppose the agreement while British Columbia fears reci procity fading in importance.
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Boston Latin pupils celebrate Washington's Birthday with drill
Boston Latin School pupils celebrated Washington's Birthday with exercises in the assembly hall and an exhibition military drill by the school's battalions.
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