Japan Strong but Prefers War of Trade
An American observer in Tokyo argues Japan has a formidable navy of 189 ships and a ready army but seeks peace to push economic expansion. He predicts a future war with the United States as a battle of commerce, not guns, with focus on Asia and the Pacific coast. The piece notes Japan’s development plans, rail and industrial projects, and collaboration with American firms.
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Commercial Tribune
Tokyo
Japan
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
United States
China
Russia
Atlantic
Orient
South America
England
Lin the Orient
Far East
Hayashi
Imperial Hotel, Limited
Tokyo Grammar School
Coates
University of Dublin
Korea
Texas
Taft
White House
Congress
Pr Taft
Daisy Chain girls named at Vassar in Poughkeepsie listing
The Daisy Chain girls a Vassar sophomore group announced by Miss Lucy Penniman lists twenty four prettiest class members. Names include Ruth Kinsey of Cincinnati and Elizabeth Thelberg of Poughkeepsie among others from New York Milwaukee San Francisco and Manila with selections from Ashland Wisconsin to Branford Connecticut.
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Poughkeepsie
N. C
Daisy Chain Girls of
Vassar
Lucy Pennimann
Asheville
Dorothy Appleyard
Ashland
Wis
Grace Isabel Beaver
San Francisco
Cal
Harriet Bradely
Manila
Philippine Islands
Angeline Leslie
Brooklyn
Dorothy Everett Brown
Rhinelander
Carita Anna Louise Doggett
Jacksonville
Katharine Dulda Dunham
Wilmington
Del
Florence Durham
Schnectady
N. Y
Delphine Lunsteen Hammer
Branford
Cincinnati
Hipe Thelka Rush
New York
Caroline Mills
Emma Marie Overstreet
Ruth Eldridge Pember
Hartford
Courthouse Fire in Leavenworth Causes Near Million Loss
Fire at the Leavenworth County Courthouse during renovations destroyed valuable records and documents. The blaze began in the second floor area where paints and varnishes were stored, pushing the estimated loss toward one million dollars.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Leavenworth County
Peace Herald Fails to End Mexican War
In Columbus and Mexico City reports show mixed efforts to end the Mexican conflict. Former officials face tax remission disputes in Ohio while Limantour arrives in Mexico with hopes but no halt to hostilities. Rebels raid a Mexican National train as the war continues.
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Peace Herald
Mexico City
Limantour
Mexico
Madero
War Department
Eral Diaz
Mae
Martyr to Work Dr Ashley Dies
Dr Edward F Ashley bacteriologist died on Swinburne Island New York harbor after contracting cerebral spinal meningitis from infected Greek immigrants. He inoculated in handling cases and died despite serum from Dr Simon Flexner. Yale and College of Physicians and Surgeons alumnus aided Dr A H Doty port health officer. Funeral tomorrow to Waterbury Conn. burial. parents at bedside.
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New York
Edward F. Ashley
Swinburne Island
New York Harbor
Simon Flexner
Ashley
Yale
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York City
A.H. Doty
Waterbury
Conn
Dr. Doty
Voters tied to Adams County probe face indictments
The Adams county election probe ends with 2148 indictments against 1775 people for vote selling. The special grand jury urges laws to curb candidate payments for influence, pre election day actions, and transporting or paying traveling expenses of voters to cast ballots.
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West Union
Adams County
Grand Jury
Night riders burn Kentucky tobacco barn near Paris
Night riders in masked attire attacked a tobacco barn owned by J G Keller near Paris Kentucky burning 15000 pounds of tobacco. Twelve riders were seen by locals who feared to assist Keller as the gang set fuel and watched from a distance before riding away after the blaze.
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Lexington
Paris
J. G. Keller
Keller
Legal Sparring Resumes in Cox Perjury Case in Dual Courts
The Cox perjury case returns to action as Judge Gorman and circuit judges reopen proceedings. Darby contests indictments and seeks to quash while Hunt’s jurisdiction issue lingers. Proceedings stall then resume with motions to strike Cox affidavits and questions of bench authority. The row centers on jurisdiction, mandamus writs, and alleged bias.
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Hunt
Gorman
Peter, F
Swing
Edward A. Jones
Attorney Darby
Cox
Darby
Charles J. Hunt
Avery
Judge Hunt
Cox Co
Eve
Lanay
Cleveland men sue over alleged mismanagement of Tontine fund
Three Cleveland residents file suit in the United States circuit court seeking a receiver for the Tontine fund of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee. They accuse mismanagement while asserting the company’s finances remain sound. Milwaukee president George C. Markham dismisses the charges as exaggerated.
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Cleveland
Gates Testodiang
Charles V
Eberhard August Chetek Ber
Béinach
United States
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance ‘Company
Milwaukee
Tontille
Wis
George C.’ Markham
Northwestern Mutual Life , Insurance Company
Tontine’ Fund
Wet Cities Bill Reported Out Favorably
The Fulton bill to exempt cities from the Rose county option law moves forward after a house temperance committee report favors it. Senate intro by Sen Dean. Antisaloon League facing a setback as a motion to reject fails 35 to 55. Governor Harmon and Lt. Gov Nichols cited in alleged deal with wet leaders.
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House Temperance Committee
Rose County
House
Temperance Committee
Cowan
Putnam ‘County
Fellinger
Cuyahoga County
Welsh
Ottawa County
Hillenkamp
Lucas County
Alexander
Hamilton County
Wheeler
Antisaloon League
Antisaloon Deague
Fulton
Licking County
Harmon
Hugh L Nichols
Behne
Williams County
Ane
Huron County
Evans
Indiana Army Depot Rushing All Supplies
Jeffersonville Ind March 21 The Indiana Army Depot is working overtime to ship rush orders for Fort Sam Houston maneuvers. Trainloads of equipment including hospital supplies tents desks and many smaller items have already left as the eight hour law is deemed emergency in this wartime rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial
Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Fort Sam ‘Houston
Philadelphia
Fort Sam Houston
Dinner Bell Rung By Burning Woman
Mrs John Eller 45, wife of Pleasant township farmer, died after a brush fire in her orchard spread to her skirt. Alone, she rang the dinner bell to warn others then collapsed in the yard. Her husband found her severely burned. four children survive.
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Commercial Tribune
van Wert
John Eller
Pleasant Township
Two Generals Die in Drunken Honduran Brawl
A brawl among drunken soldiers at Tegucigalpa Honduras last Sunday left Generals Sara and Palma dead and twenty five others wounded or killed. American Minister McCreary says troops are being disbanded under the peace accord and General Rafael Lopez Gutierrez maintains control of the situation.
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Washington
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Sara
Palma
State Department
McCreary
Rafael Lopez Guitterez
Texas Battleship Sinks After Secrecy Fueled Test
The battleship Texas sank in Tangier Sound after a dramatic ordnance test by the New Hampshire with broadsides from 6 to 7% miles. Holes breached port side and forward armor. masts damaged. debris strewn deck. the San Marcos attacked as the fleet watched.
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Stringham
Chesapeake Bay
Texas
Tangier Sound
United States Navy
New Hampshire
Atlantic
Mexico Made Author Of Its Own Future
Washington reports Taft sees no immediate war with Mexico and that maneuvers achieved three aims. The move signaled Monroe Doctrine adherence and protection of American interests in Mexico, while showcasing a capable U S army to deter foreign powers.
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Mexico
Washington
Thomases
United States
Taft
Republic
Japan
Taft signals restraint as US keeps troops near Mexico
Washington reports clarify Taft policy on Mexico with no aim to interfere in internal affairs. Troops remain in Texas for potential emergencies to deter border outrages while seeking to restore order in Mexico and maintain friendly relations.
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Taft
Washington
United States
Mexico
Gma
Texas
Congress
de la Barra
School of Instruction
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Mikado
the Key
Boardman
F. A. Boardman
Ruth Kinsey
Daisy Chain Girls
Pedro Miguel Locks
Foraker
Thompson
Gatun Locks
Diaz
Commercial Tribune Bureau
Harrison Building
Columbus
Carmi Thompson
United States Interior Department
State Board of
Joseph B. Foraker
Dueber Watch Company
Canton
Keystone Watch Case Company
Keystone Company
Lawrence Maxwell
Graves
Hogan
Board of Tax
Ohio
Dellman
Deuber Watch Company
Board of Remission
Deuber Company
Organized Labor of Ohio
Charles Frank
Union Reporter
Harry D. Thomas
Ohio Federation of Labor
Keystone
Pedro Miguel
DR. Ashley
Adams County Election Grand Jury
Indiana
U. S
Hig Power Limited
Army
Navy
Hig Republic
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