California Senate Pushes Three Year Land Lease Ban
Sacramento May 2. California Senate votes to bar Japanese and other aliens eligible for citizenship from land ownership or lease for more than three years, despite Wilson and Bryan opposition. Debate notes sympathy with ends but not drastic enough. Washington reports a more cautious stance easing the bill’s bite.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Senate
Wilson
Bryan
Curtin
Washington
California
Senate
Japan
Tokio
Whole Family Killed As City Bombarded
NOGALES May 2 The shelling of Empalme today after state troops evacuated the town left an entire Mexican family dead. A shell from a gunboat struck a house in a suburb killing a man his wife and several children. No American injuries reported. Rebels fled under pursuit by federals and General Ojeda takes command of a large force in the first military zone to strike back in Sonora.
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Nogales
Empalme
Fedral
Guaymas
Ojeda
Naco
Sonora
State of
New York
Professor Stillman, Sr
American Journal of Science
Allegheny
Cattaraugi4 Counties
Six Militants Held After Bow Street Court Suffragette Raid
Six militant suffragettes arrested in the raid on the Woman's Social and Political Union headquarters appeared in Bow Street court. Among them was General Flora Drummond, chemist Clayton, and Sydney Drew, printer of the day’s issue. Letters said to be from Clayton outlined plans to burn buildings.
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Bow Street Court
London
Woman's’ Social and Political Union
Flora Drummond
Hawist
Clayton
Sydney Drew
Court Martial to Try Captain of Ship Arkansas Incident
Secretary of the Navy orders a court martial at New York May 12 to try Capt. Roy C. Smith who captained the Arkansas when she ran aground near Ceiba Cuba Feb 11. Charges allege hazarding the ship by a dangerous course and reliance on estimated distances. Acting navigator Lieut. W W Smythe is to be tried on similar charges.
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Washington
Daniels
New York
Roy C. Smith
Navy
Arkansas
Ceiba
Cuba
Smith
W. W. Smythe
United States Recognizes Chinese Republic in 1912 Tone
The United States formally recognizes the Chinese republic as of May 2. Agent Williams in Pekin delivered the recognition upon full organization of the new government. President Wilson's message to Yuan Shih Kai praises the republic and hopes for its continued development and peaceful progress.
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Washington
United States
Charge Williams
Pekin
Baw
China
Jorge Williams
Yuen Shih Kai
Wilson
United States of America
National Assembly
Yuan Shih Kai
Republic of China
Not a Hitch in Progress of the Tariff Measure
Washington May 2 The Democratic majority advanced tariff revision in the house with no major obstruction. Amendments from the minority were repeatedly voted down as debates centered on the agricultural and cotton schedules. Pacific coast growers fought lemon and fruit duties, while Virginia industry protection attempts on peanuts failed.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Virginia
Omaha Highwaymen Captured After Robbery
Two men robbed motorists at Twentieth and Douglas streets in Omaha. Police captured Marvin Delor after he was shot in the leg. George Floth was found hiding behind barrels near the Omaha club. Victims were Charles J. Duff and J. W. Severance.
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Omatia
Twentieth
Douglas
Marvin Delor
George Floth
Delor
Floth
Testimony in Ryan Extradition Case Conflicts Details
James Ryan told Deputy Sheriff Dela Hoyde he will return next week as he left for his cell in the county jail. He appears before the supreme court in a habeas corpus bid to block extradition to Illinois for allegedly defrauding Mrs Hopell McEldowney of Milwaukee of 15000. Mrs McEldowney testified Ryan posed as clairvoyant Professor Charles T Crane and urged investment in Great Northern bonds. Trial hinges on whether Ryan was in Chicago or New York when the alleged acts occurred. the court's decision is due later today.
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James Ryan
Delahoyde
Ofricer
Ryan
Supreme Court
Milnois
Hopell. McEldowney
Milwaukee
Chicago
McEldowney
Rosa and
Ray Lee
Preston
Blair
Bliss
Ilinois
Charles T. Crane
Wyoming
Crouse
Tor
Petroleum’s Ancient Use Sparks Modern Oil Boom
The piece traces petroleum use from ancient times through Seneca and Egyptian practices to 19th century discoveries. It notes early medicinal and lamp uses, the Seneca name Seneva oil, and details Drake era efforts and an early marketing claim promoting petroleum as a heal all.
Brother of President Refuses Offers to Realize Life Dream
Washington May 2. Joseph M. Wilson brother of President Woodrow Wilson finds offers from New York newspapers, an insurance firm, and a trust company tempting. He declines all to avoid misperceived influence on his famous sibling, choosing continued work at the Nashville Banner with a $26 weekly salary.
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Washington
Joseph MR. Wilson
Nighville
Tenn
Woodrow Wilson
Joe Wilson
Clarksville
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Joe
Nashville
Banner
Press Gallery
Banners
Woodtrow Wilson
New York Insurance Company
New York Trust
Bath
United States
Only One Yet Charged With The Girl's Murder
Atlanta police continued the search for Mary Phagan's killer after the 14 year old's body was found at the National Pencil plant. Four men were detained with Join M Gant the only one formally charged. Newt Lee the watchman again questioned, claiming innocence and denying accusations.
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Atlanta
Seach
Mary Phagan
National Pencil Company
M. Gant
Newt Lee
Gant
Mellen Testifies on New Haven Stock Profit and Campaign Funds
President Mellen defends profit from 1904 sale of New Haven railroad stock saying $162,000 was reimbursed to cover Republican campaign contributions. He states funds financed by the railroad company and not for personal gain while denying improper use of aides.
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Doston
Mellen
New Haven
iSod
Interstate Commence Commission
David Mtrown
Thero
Tradiig
New England Navigation Company
Stock Exchange
Lwttt
Wold
Palnable Prines
Beneury
New Haven Railroad
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