Japan Gets Answer of Uncle Sam
Disputed measure becomes law under President Johnson with terms of protest and reply kept secret for the present. The article notes a tense exchange between Washington and Tokyo as the issue moves to formal resolution.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
Dynamite Plot Case Opens Against Woolen Chief William Wood
The Lawrence dynamite conspiracy case opens with William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company among the defendants. Police describe dynamite finds in homes of strike Arabs and Italians, based on evidence from John J. Breen who was later convicted for planting the devices. Crowds fill the corridors as District Attorney Pelletier outlines the charges in a packed Criminal Court, with Wood and co defendants present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
John J. Breen
Ing
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Fred E. Atteaux
Lawrence Dye
Dennis J. Collins
Cambridge Dog
Joseph Pelletier
Union Boat Club Shells Swamped by Waves
In a seaside incident the Union Boat Club crew was swamped as waves swept their shells, with rowers thrown into the water and rendered numb by cold. One rower was sinking when rescued by a police boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Boat Club
Alien Land Bill Becomes California Law Signed by Governor
Governor Johnson signed the alien land bill in Sacramento with operability set for August tenth 1914. The enactment may be delayed by three opposition sources Democrats threatening a referendum Asiatic Exclusion League and the Panama Pacific Exposition Company citing concerns of insufficient harshness and breach of faith.
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Sacramento
Cal
Johnson
Japan
Wilson
Asiatic Exclusion League
Panama Pacific Exposition Company
United States Reply on California Alien Land Issue Delivered
Secretary Bryan handed Ambassador Chinda the U S government response to Japan's protest over California alien land legislation. Chinda cabled it to Tokyo while Bryan invited him to the State Department to discuss the matter. Both sides viewed the reply cautiously, awaiting Tokyo's directions.
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Washington
Bryan
Chinda
United States
California
Tokio
Johnson
Viscount Chinda
State Department
Foreign Office
Japan and United States Withhold Diplomatic Replies
Both governments agree to keep the Japanese protest and the State Department response private for now. Negotiations are to continue in regular fashion without public reference to California discussions. Viscount Chinda sent the reply to Tokyo and await developments, with several days likely before the next step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
California
Chinda
Mary Lao Saved Her Mother in Sudden Home Standoff
Eduardo Lao, 45, of 64 Prince Street was seized by police after a desperate struggle following an alleged attempt to shoot his wife Camelia Lao. Officers O'Donnell, McDonald, Munroe, and Wilson acted after 7-year-old Mary Lao screamed for help just as the police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduardo Lao
Prince Street
O'Donnell
McDonald
Munroe
Wilson
Lao
Camelia Lao
Mary Lao
Four men seize revolver from Lao during home invasion
Officers recaptured the weapon after a struggle with Lao and two boarders at his home on Hanover Street. Lao resisted and was taken to the Hanover Street station following the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lao
Hanover Street
Fugitive Sullivan Makes Daring Escape From Wakefield Police
John L. Sullivan aged 19 escaped after arrest yesterday afternoon. He led Officer Fred Black on a half mile chase through Wakefield streets into a factory and onto a moving freight car roof before leaping to the ground and vanishing into woods near the Stoneham line. Police and citizens searched for hours with no trace, a shot fired to deter him only spurring his flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Turnbull Avenue
Wakefield
Fred Black
Sullivan
Stoneham
City Councillor Jerry Watson awards suit as party prize
At a May party for Boston College held at University Heights Newton, Councilman James A. Watson gave away a tailor made suit intended for Father William J. Conway. The suit, wrapped in a box, was placed near the whist prizes and was awarded to a party winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A
Jerry
Father Conway
College Grounds
University Heights
Jerry Watson
Baby boy left on Beacon Street doorstep shocks police
A six month old infant was found crying on the front step of ex Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Frothingham at 140 Beacon Street. Police at Boylston Street station were notified after a sharp telephone call. Officers noted Frothingham is a bachelor and discussed the odd circumstance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
Louis A. Frothingham
Beacon Street
Frothingham
Orphaned Baby Rescued From Frothingham Home
A brawny officer entered a Frothingham home, carried a blue eyed blond boy to the Chardon Street Home, where the matron reports the baby is healthy and quiet. Efforts to reach Mr Frothingham were to no avail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Chardon Street
Frothingahm
Revere Official Holds Line as Grand Jury Probes Assessors
The Revere Board of Assessors chairman asserted ongoing tenure as the grand jury convened. Clerk Eliza Adams testified with notable impact, aiding Assistant District Attorney Lavelle, while Ida W. McLeod and Sarah Stanwood failed to appear from 188 Mountain Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A Segee
Revere Board of Assessors
Eliza M. Adams
Assessors
Lavelle
Ida W. McLeod
Segee
Mountain Avenue
Revere
Grand Jury
Sarah Stanwood
New York
Playgrounds Open Amid Police Protection In Boston
Several thousand Boston children enjoyed the opening of the playground season under James L. Walsh with instructors supervising and police protection ensuring safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James L. Walsh
Washington Sunset Route Berth Ad With Contact Details
Advertisement for standard and tourist travel noting personal conduct without changes daily except Sunday. Berth priced at $9 with routing on the Washington Sunset Route. Includes street address at 12 Milk and 332 Washington streets for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Sts
Fire Auto Hits Repair Wagon in Jamaica Plain Collision
A fire protection automobile operated by Philip Shuman struck a Boston Elevated repair wagon near Boyd Street into Washington Street in Jamaica Plain. Four occupants were thrown into the street. three repairmen were seriously injured. The auto was heavily damaged. Shuman uninjured. Injured: Patrick L. Gill 30 South Boston Edward Cotter 30 Roxbury and Alex McDonald 35 West Canton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boydston
Washington Street
Jamaica Plain
Philip Shuman
Boston
Shuman
Patrick L. Gill
S. Street
Edward Cotter
Chesterfield Street
Roxbury
Alex McDonald
Canton Street
Massachusetts Bull Moose enrollment in Boston reveals 738 official members
In Boston 26 wards 738 voters qualified to sign nomination papers for Progressive candidates in the State primaries. Last night enrollment changes ended leaving 738 official Bull Moosers in the city. Despite low numbers the group may meet Suffolk county quota, though Legislative prospects look difficult in several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Suffolk County
Dyspeptics Need Horsford acid phosphate
A promotional note urges relief for sour stomach headache and nausea with Horsford's Acid Phosphate. It emphasizes its use for dyspepsia symptoms and digestion discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Councillor Smith in Haines of Oxford Crew in Accident
Six men including Earnest E. Smith of the Boston City Council and five oarsmen were saved from drowning after their Union Boat Club shells were swamped in the Charles River. Met Park police crews responded to cries from the riverbank near Harvard Bridge as spectators watched the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest E. Smith
Boston
Charles River
Metropolitan Park
Union Boat Club
Harvard Bridge
Centipede Crew Sinks After Skiff Swamped
Councillor Smith Harvard oarsman Ralph May Lawrence Lunt William Haines James P. Ayer and Pete Wiggin formed the Centipede crew. Their skiff swamped. Haines clung to the boat while the others were thrown overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councillor Smith
Harvard
Ralph May
Mt. Vernon Street
Boston
Lawrence Lunt
Harvard Medical School
William Haines
Oxford
Union Boat Club
James P. Ayer
Pete’’ Wiggin
Haines
Train Schedule Fragments Include Portland Gloucester Times
Train timetable fragment shows arrival and departure cues with Portland at 11 20 and Gloucester at 11 32, noting 30 minutes Newport and earlier Sh 44 minutes earlier.
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Pr. M
Gloucester
Newport
Full Moon and Planet Rise Times Night Sky Update
Ri SU mon si 18 notes a full moon and evening stargazing details. Venus rises 2 56 a m Mars 2 18 a m Jupiter 10 30 p m Saturn sets 7 33 p m. Auto lamps light at 7 33 p m. 140th day of year and 61st day of spring. Day length increases by 5h 41m.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Mecklenburg Declaration Anniversary and Historical Notices
Anniversary of signing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence marked as a North Carolina holiday. Notes on North Carolina secession in 1861, Columbus death in 1506, Lafayette death in 1884, and a 1 year ago strike end for American league players. Also mentions the last day on earth of Clarence V. T. Richeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Christopher Columbus
Lafayette
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Weather forecast for New England regions this week
Fair Tuesday with increasing clouds by Wednesday and warmer temperatures. In Southern New England expect moderate northwest winds, becoming variable. Northern New England sees fair Tuesday, then increasing clouds with possible showers in the afternoon or night, also with moderate northwest winds turning variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Yesterday's Baseball Results National and American Leagues
Baseball results from yesterday listed by league. National scores include Cincinnati edging Boston 9 to 8 in 10 innings, Philadelphia beating Chicago 10 to 4, and New York over Pittsburg 3 to 2 in 14 innings. American results show Boston defeating Chicago 10 to 1 in 8, New York 8 over St Louis 6, Cleveland 4 over Washington 1, Detroit 9 over Philadelphia 3, plus New England league scores for Lawrence Fall River and others.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
St. Loutia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
New England
Lawrence
Fall River
Lowell
Lynn
Portland
Worcester
Brockton
New Bedford
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Pelletier
W. M. Wood
Wool King
Atteaux
Collins
Breeder
Fred Atteaux
Norman
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Legee
Revere Assessor
Suffolk County Registrar of Deeds
Samuel A. Segee
Revere Assessors
Spirit of the Law
White House
Boston Post
Globe
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Beacon Sts
Copley Square
Coolidge Corner
Brookline
Paul Revere
Perfection Billiard Parlor
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Schiuberts Vis
Ingham Mansion
Smith
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J. P. Ayer
Pete Wiggin
A. M
Ri SU Mon
Thompson
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