Friction Rumor Over Swettenham Davis Kingston Incident
London reports no official friction between Sir J A Swettenham and Rear Admiral Davis. Kingston mayor asked the Admiral to stay, he declined. American aid, British gratitude, and potential disavowal or apology discussed as an incident unfolds with support from The Times and Daily Mail. Kingston relief efforts and a large fundraising total noted.
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London
Colonial Office
J. A. Swettenham
Davis
Kingston
Admiral Evans
Anya
Haldane
Flin Root
Admiral Davis
Bacon
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Supplies ample in Kingston despite material shortages
Sir J A Swettenham cabled the Colonial Office that Kingston has ample supplies of all sorts except building materials. The British cruiser Brilliant and French cruiser Kleber have landed supplies in Kingston to bolster stock.
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J. A. Swettenham
Colonial Office
Kingston
Brilliant
Kleber
Swettenham Davis Affair in French Press Opinons
London Jan 24 French press comments on friction between Sir J A Swettenham and Rear Admiral Davis condemn America officiousness. They say on every occasion America seeks to impress West Indian natives with its paramount position and strength amid tensions in the Talanda.
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London
J. A. Swettenham
Davis
America
Cate Dlyam
Talanda
Dissatisfaction with the Governor in Kingston report
London dispatch reports growing disappointment with Governor Sir J A Swettenham over his handling of the crisis in Kingston. The public voiced irritation at his refusal of American aid and his inability to act calmly.
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London
Kingston
J. A. Swettenham
Roosevelt Ignores Swettenham-Davis Incident Response
Acting Secretary of State Mr Bacon in Washington replies to Sir Edward Grey that President Roosevelt will pay no heed to the Swettenham- Davis incident, signaling a firm U S stance in the international exchange.
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Mr. Bacon
Washington
Edward Grey
Roosevelt
Refugee complaints spotlight Swottenham-Davis case
London reports from June 24 describe refugees arriving in the United States alleging Jamaican authorities favored British victims in relief while Americans, including women and children, faced mistreatment. A Kingston ship captain allegedly bombed food, shelter, and insisted on space for British travelers, refusing space for Americans on deck despite room aboard his vessel.
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London
Swottenham-Davis
Kingston
United States
Strike Picketing Closes Halls Amid Theatre Walkout
In Oxford and neighboring areas under Adney Payne management, most halls remain shut as strikers picket. Scratch performances occurred at a handful of venues last night with mostly unpaid actors performing as the strike continues.
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Oxford
Adney Payne
Sma Ura
New Scientific Discovery By Crooke Professors
A British and German scientists group from Fribourg University report a new method to extract nitric acid from the atmosphere. Professor J J Thomson cautions that such extraction needs cheap water power, while the Birkeland process remains ready for commercial use.
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London
Acientiste Marec
W. Crooke
Fribourg University
J. J. Thomson
Royal Institution
Birkeland
Immigration clash halts 200 Japanese arrivals in San Francisco
United States immigration commissioners refused entry for 200 Japanese laborers brought from Honolulu to land in San Francisco. The dispute centers on eligibility and landing rights, highlighting ongoing tensions in wartime migration policy and border control.
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London
United States Immigration Commissioners
Honolulu
San Francisco
Trial of Pittsboro Millionaire Thaw Opens
The case of Furry Thaw, a Pittsboro millionaire, begins over the alleged murder of New York architect Stanford White, a well known millionaire.
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London
Furry Thaw
Pittsboro
Stanford White
New York
Earthquakes Hit Kingston Amid Building Collapses
Two earthquake shocks struck Kingston on Tuesday with several structures collapsing. Shocks continued yesterday causing widespread damage and fear across the area, with residents reporting tremors and aftereffects in the city.
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London
Kingston
German cablegram notes colonial tariff stance in London report
A Melbourne correspondent for the German Cablegram Co. reports that the Berliner Tagblatt claims each colony cited has moved to block German imports as far as it can without seriously harming its own life.
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London
German Cablegram Co
Melbourne
Britain
Berliner Tagblatt
Corrupt San Francisco Labour Unions and City Grafters
A Time article denounces San Francisco officials and labour unions as corrupt. It names Abraham L. Remi and mayor Schmidt as brazen leaders, calling them the most unscrupulous bosses in America. The piece ties graft to delays in rebuilding the city.
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London
Timea
San Francisco
Abraham L. Remi
Schmidt
America
Seeerth
London Metal Prices Reported in Commercial Ad
London market figures list bar silver at 26 74d per ounce fine, copper spot around £107 6d, prices for tin and other metals noted with bid ranges, lead quoted near £19 18s to £19 6d 186 1/2d, reflecting early 20th century commodity pricing and market activity.
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London
Telegraphic Brevities of Turbulent Times
A mosaic of brief items reports Bulow’s Kuomintang claim, Root in Canada for talks, Irish unity warnings from John Dillon, and revolutions in Russia. Also notes earthquakes in Constantinople and Sicily, tidal waves near Sumatra, naval pullbacks in Tangier, reforms in Morocco, and a surge of political arrests including Russian premier-preferred moves.
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von Bulow
Eiihu Root
Muister
Canada
John Dillon
Ireand
S A
Bussian
Yolka
Vaethquake
Palisero
Sicily
Tiflis
Shanzhal
Tangier
Morocco
Ecclesiastica
Penury
R. J. Campbell
Constantinople
Hog Island
Sumatra
Ani Iel
Doma
St. Peterstorg
Becom
Hom Board of
New Terror Sighted Off San Salvador Believed Earthquake Cause
The captain of the steamer Bella arriving in Philadelphia reports sighting a vast whirlpool off San Salvador in the Atlantic, attributed to an earthquake. The event is described as a republic on the Central American coast.
Music Hall Strikes Spread to Tivoli in London
A six London music halls strike over extra performance pay led by musician workers under Walter Gibbin has extended to nearby venues. The dispute, begun at the Music Hall, the Attike, and other halls, now involves additional houses including the Tivoli as quarrels over compensation intensify.
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London
Walter Gibbin
Tivoli
Railway collision halts line at Williams town
Interstate and Local Melbourne reports a goods train collided with a shunting out at Williams town today. The impact damaged engines and rolling stock and four hours were needed to clear the track. No injuries were recorded.
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Melbourne
Willismatown
Affray Between Blacks at Point Macleay Station
Adelaide reports a severe clash involving natives at Point Macleay Minchon Station. Police found the dead body of Tarry Hewitt with a large skull wound. Aboriginal man Tommy Lawson arrested on murder charges as an inquest is held into Hewitt’s death.
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Adelaide
Point Macleay Minchon
Tarry Hewitt
Tommy Lawson
Hewitt
Fatal Accidents Report From Kalevorlie and Camp Incident
Kalevorlie: Kalevorlie resident Tan Kalevorlie 24 dies in a cycle accident. John Radley identified as victim. Gus Mumme, a well known cricketer, burnt to death in his camp this morning. Police investigate both incidents.
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Kalevorlie
Tan
John Radley
Gus Mumme
Fremantle Harbour Trust raises wharfage rate
The Fremantle Harbour Trust acting on government instruction has decided to raise an extra charge by a specified amount on wharfage. The notice indicates the new rate applies to Fremantle and Perth areas starting this day, signaling higher costs for shipping services.
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Perth
Fremantle Harbour Trust
Aid to Consumers Removes Outward Wharfage
Perth Tut Day reports the Government will remove outward wharfage on grain flour and agricultural products to help consumers.
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Perth
Unemployed agitation continues in Perth and Fremantle
The unemployed agitation persists with meetings in Perth and Fremantle where government officials are sharply criticised. The Labour Bureau reports fewer men registered now than in last January.
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Perth
Thia
Fremantle
Government Labour Bureau
Shipyards prepare to build for Australian navy amid wartime orders
Commieneral shipyards addressed by Federal government to supply destroyers and torpedo boats for Australia. Severe storms at Cooktown and Quesne Sand devastate towns, with enormous damage and widespread destitution. State buys railway between Won pore and Blackwood. Kalgoorlie mine accident kills winch driver William Gill Thomas. Black Barge demands urgent state school. New Zealand bushfires cause heavy losses. America weighs deporting its 10 million Black citizens to Africa at enormous cost and time.
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Bay Yre
Cooktown
Wonpore
Blackwood
William Gill Thomas
Golden Horsehoe
Kalgoorlie
New Zealand
America
Africa
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J. A. Sweltenham
Japan
Germany
TMS
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