California Delegation Battles Roosevelt Over Japanese School Exclusion
California lawmakers sharply oppose President Roosevelt's Japan exclusion stance in San Francisco schools. They dispute his treaty interpretations, reject naturalization talk, and warn they will pull white children from public schools rather than yield to federal pressure. The dispute echoes across Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific coast as unions and citizens react strongly.
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Dee. G
Roosevelt
San Francisco
California
Congress
Japan
Pacific Coast
Rauke
East
Oregon
Washington
Chronic
Daily Call
Presiant
Gillette faces death sentence amid murder verdict in New York
In Herkimer on December 5 the case of Chester Gillette, convicted of murdering his sweetheart Billy Brown, drew fear of an electric chair escape as he attempted suicide with a gas stove in his cell. Police report suggests his motive to dodge execution. jurors and Brown family expressed sympathy, while his lawyers plan to appeal. Separately in Washington the Supreme Court upheld a West Virginia corporate tax statute requiring nonresident corporations to appoint an attorney on file for service, a ruling praised by Senator Montgomery as a sign of legal clarity.
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Herkimer
N.Y
Billy” Brown
Chesterillette
Gillette
Richards
Cour Levee
Obio
Giene'e
Auburn
Sowe
Gilet
Frank Brown
Billy’ Brown
Minerva Brown
The
Juris
Washington, D C
Supreme Court Today
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
St. Marya Fraco—American Petroleum Company
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Juence Fouer
Comtenton
Sam B Montgomery
Stais
United States Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Montgomery
Tannelton
United States
Algo
Grafton Tailor to Give Pants Ticket Drawings
The Grafton Tailoring Company at 15 Latrobe Street announces a promotion with every cleaning or pressing unit. A ticket bearing a number entitles the holder to a chance at winning a pair of five dollar pants. Draws will be held in the usual manner amid ongoing promotions.
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Dee. Ith
Grafton Tailoring Company
Latrobe St
Grafron Tallon
City Council Actions Details Water, Streets and Tax Adjustments
City council on Monday approved investigations into a water rate for Tygarts Valley Brewing, accepted July water works report, and advanced Barrett street improvements. Street steps to be built on Rock Street, with tax back credits arranged by Welsh and Whitecarver. Footbridge matter referred to street committee with poverty act, no objection from adjacent property owners. Kemlinger directed to inspect South Side sites with cinders, Mayor to notify Front and Gordon residents about sidewall work. Held interagency orders and cemetery fence issue for Mes Houston’s lot. deed denial for old street on her property. Dr Mackin granted leave. Dr Jam A. oval heard on cemetery damage referred to committee. Street crew authorized four more laborers. Phillips asked for more light at B and Q depot. Taxes collected to Dec 1, 1906 reported at $875,637 with 2.5% discount accepted. Stone steps and curb at public school on St Dana Street to be paid split between owners and school board. Frames and mould stock to delay delivery. new frames offer 5% discount until then. All bills approved.
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Tygarts Valley
Barrett Street
Rock Street
Whiteccarver
Bartley Creek
Fletcher Street
West Side
Cmociman Kemlinger
Bouth
McC Voy
Wid Gordon
Interegion Oriers
Lucinton Fire Brick Company
Inter
Mes Houston
Wat
Houston
Old Street
Mackin
Jam A
Oval
Bluemonth Cemetery
Cemetery Committee
G Phillips
Electric
Dee 1St
Laying Last Course On South Grafton Bridge Work
The копiity of the Inet course of stone on the South Grafton abutment for the new bridge is laid today. This nears completion as only the foundation rock for the steel supporters remains. J FE Wilton of Morgantown is on site taking measurements for the steel superstructure.
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Grafton
J FE. Wilton
Morgantown
Calendar Social at Andrewe M E church this evening
The Ladies Aid Society of Andrewe M E church hosts a calendar social at eight in the church enter room. Members friends are invited for a musical and literary program with light refreshments, all free of charge.
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Ladies Aid Society
Andrewe M. E Church
West Side Meat Market Ad Offers Home Made Goods
Presh Meats offers homemade nan or nanage batter and exer and home made lard salted meat. Forman building Bell phone 1291. Phone orders filled promptly with delivery anywhere in the city. tf
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West Bide
Forman
Bell
Good Prospect of Organizing the Taylor County Fair Association
About twenty leading citizens met in the Board of Trade rooms to discuss forming a Taylor County Fair Association. A committee will confer with the Knotts heirs regarding ground north of the city, with an option on 13 acres and a possible 7 more for a larger tract. If formed, a $30,000 authorized capital and yearly county exposition may begin next fall to boost agriculture, horse and cattle breeding, and county unity. DeWoody advertises heating stoves at 247 251 W Main Street.
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Board of Trade
Taylor County
Knotts
Taylor County Price Association
Iip
Sentinel
DeWoody
Main Street
Dr Mead Sermon Preaches Ten Commandments Tonight at Opera House
Dr Mead to deliver The Ten Commandments Up to Date sermon tonight at 3 p m in the Opera House for men only with Mr Rittenhouse of Fairmont assisting as usher and evangelist. The speech emphasizes personal life before God and the home, citing Nathaniel and John Bunyan as examples, urging loyalty to Christ and transformation through faith.
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Dr. Mead
Grafton
Opera House
Rittenhouse
Fairmont
Aeslet
Himsel
Round House
Mead
Nathaniel
Christ
Jesus
Nat
Efe
John Bunyan
Jota B
Gough
Dr Mead
Weather Outlook and Local Notices From City Desk
Fair tonight and Friday with snow in mountain districts and colder temperatures. A stray notice about prices, building materials, and a hollow block shipment, plus shop offerings from D Bonafede Store featuring stairs, candies, cigars, tobaccos, and Lowneys chocolates. Also a brief ads note for a limited Chicago to California round trip rate.
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Aagir& Co
D. Bonafede
Satx
Chicago
California
Tokyo Riots Spark Anti American Fury in Tacoma
A mob in Tacoma Washington attacked and beat Japanese residents amid rising anti American sentiment. The disorder reflected wartime tension as radicals urged hardline action and clashes erupted in the street. Police intervened to restore order and investigate the incident.
Tokyo Fears of War Rise as Grant Memorial Burned
In Tokyo anti American sentiment grows after the Grant memorial is burned as an incendiary act aimed to inflame relations with the United States. Crowds visit the ruins amid threats, newspapers warn of possible war, and radicals push for harsher Japanese measures toward Americans. In Tacoma a mob attacks Japanese workers after a rail incident, with police investigating and arrests planned.
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Tokyo
Grant
U. S. Grant
Japan
United States
United Stat
Make York Plans Grow Elixir of Life Discovery Ad
Product touts Bonora as elixir of life with remarkable discoveries. Claims fine for potted plants and sells at 25p per box. References Jenkins & Co locating at 4 Houses, Washington Street, and DeWoody’s address on Main Street.
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Bonora
Jenkins & Co
Jugents
Washington St
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