Japan booming as wealth concentrates amid postwar growth
Henry George JF reports from Tokyo that a year after Russia's war Japan shows unprecedented industrial prosperity and a surge in speculation. External demand for privileges and internal expansion drive rapid investment, railways, water, and communications efforts fueling growth while scrutiny grows over rising fortunes and trust-like dynamics.
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Henry George JF
Sun Hitorio
Japan
Russia
United States
Europe
America
Henry Telegraph
Booming Market Rouses Japan Shares Offerings
Success and added reflex influence stimulate Japan's economy while speculation grows. Credit remains easy and confidence high as subscriptions for South Manchurian railroad equity rise. Aggregate 9 percent of shares invited, with total subscribed reaching 1,730 shares or 1.0781 for each offered share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
South Manchurian
Actus
Henry George Jr Abroad Opens World Tour With Japan Essay
Henry George Jr a noted single tax advocate writer and student of political economy begins a world tour with a Japan focused article. He argues centralization of wealth mirrors US trends and predicts Japan cannot escape reaction. He notes outside credit and Meiji reforms contribute to prosperity and highlights major urban centers.
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Fenry George, Jr
Japan
United States
Industry Exposition in Tokyo Reveals Rapid Fee Shifts
An all Japan industry exposition in Tokyo shows a swiftly changing fee structure for machinery and rising foreign competition. Canned sardines bear French labels while pianos reach Belin, with German-made names. A warning from a statesman links these shifts to trusts and protective tariffs, noting US-style concentration of wealth and the emergence of a few powerful magnates in industry.
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Tokyo
Belin
United States
Wealth, Privilege, and Foreign Influence in America
The piece argues that a powerful Japanese-leaning financial elite exerts influence in the United States, profiting from privilege and industrial gains. It foresees a backlash against foreign edifice of wealth and questions the sustainability of prosperity amid entrenched private interests.
Jokes From Muncie Draw Spars With Local Theaters
A discussion of comedians overworking Muncie as a source of gags and jests. The piece notes several jokes about Muncie residents and their afterlife, with references to local figures and theatrical performances. The tone hints at local satire and moral concerns about stage humor.
Local show jokes and minstrel gossip in Indianapolis press
A column recounts how local comedians adapt acts to Indianapolis audiences with jokes about towns and women. It notes the Dream and Burlesques troupe, the McMahon minstrel group, and mentions editor opinions, gags, and the reliance on local places like Seymour Greenwood and Shelbyville. It also highlights a scene about the Monument Basin in Indianapolis and flattery of local women.
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Masons
Vons Clave
The
Dream
Monumnt
Invington
Monument
Yhan
Rey Bole
Aol
Manapolis
Indianapolis
Galloway loom before famed gaspipe gang's downfall
Special to The Sea San Pramisco November 19. The city faced a wave of crime led by John Siemen alias Joe Simpson head of a six‑man gang. Berant, Minty Wilms and Durant went to the gallows for murder while the gang terrorized businesses in broad daylight. Louie Dabner, 18, confessed to a long list of robberies and murders as Sleman, Dabner and associates carried out a string of crimes including a jewelry theft and bank robbery with gunpipe weapons.
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San Pramisco
Teveliver Jewis
Theodore Berant
Jed Minty Wilms
Byinele Lite
Emanuel Bapist
Cotch Durant
Bie Srime
Louie Dabner
Blemsen
Louie
Notable California Gang Confession Details a Trio of Murders
A Petaluma based gang led by Siemsen and Dabner carried out a string of robberies and murders. Dahmer and Stemsen fled with stolen funds spent on high living and entertainment for two young sisters. Hulda and Marie von Hofen, ages 15, were involved in coercive marriage and danger, while police prepared preliminary hearings and questioned imprisoned accomplices. Confession narrowed to Siemsen as ringleader. Henry Kingslev remains at large.
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Stemsen
Hulda
Marie von Hofen
Blemsen
Ows Cler Behrend
Dabner
Petaluma
Cal
Louis
Siemsen
Louie
Gallang
Dinante Siemsen
Inol
Slemsen
Par Dee
Sutton
Leland Son
Stemren
Fife
Henry Kingslev
Siemaen
Investigation into death of Wifi Well by Deputy Cov er Tr J B
Report notes unclear cause of death amid a confusing account of events and medical procedures. Official review mentions residence, custody, and planned handling by authorities.
Baby dies in poison accident at home
A mother used an acid mixture to treat a child's toothache, placing the bottle within easy reach. The infant Mary, four, drank the liquid and died. Neighbors and relatives assisted as authorities investigated the tragic household incident.
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Johnny FE
Amd Mes
Doha
Carbaic Veld
Bolt Adi Dear
Mary
McVaney
Woman elected J P Surelut to The Set Marysville
Lena tain, daughter of Mr and Mrs William, elected head of the pedey at Pho Vol ain dite Ate the overwhelming midovns. A Miss bem ds bea ietitnd sig. see ounspllstyd gud was for seven year. She is a teacher in the public health at Teron.
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J. P. Surelut
Marysville
Lena Tain
Dauetter
Mea Wiliur
Fionmund
Wis
Pho
Teron
Hoosier Died in West Special 10 The Sun
The body of Harvey Weeks, an Indiana resident, was found in a West Coast location after he had traveled from Indiana to visit his daughters. Weeks had arrived days earlier and was accompanied by his wife. Local authorities reported the death occurred soon after his arrival.
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Hoosier
West
the Sun
Angeles
Link
Tie Hody
Harvey
M.C. Day
Stes
Martin cafe owner makes big offer to Parisian count
Special to The Xue reports J. J. Martin, owner of the Martin cafe in New York, cables Count de Castellane in Paris offering 310,060 yearly if he relocates to manage the cafe. The item is followed by miscellaneous notices for rug cleaning services, a Boston tailor, and a hotel advertisement.
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Richmond
Hauchville
Goldsmith
J. Frank Hanly
Didge Alford Will
New York
Two New Laws on the List in City Council
At the county meeting Mostley M Webt aims to pass over Mayor Charred A Bookwalter's veto on a payroll cut for J Chyle Power and other Board of Public Police employees. Some council members contest sweeping reductions and may seek amendments to raise salaries modestly. Additional ordinances will target the open force and other employers the board will defend. A health department ordinance from the Board of Punth is expected to advance the pure food measure, and the council may request higher funds, possibly for the capture of James Cot, a Black man.
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Mostley
Charred A. Bookwalter
J. Chyle Power
Board of Public Purice
Board of Punth
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer for Tuesday 1906
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer notes favors sought for work and income prospects on Tuesday November 20 1906. It warns that a birthday anniversary may bring annoyances from letters and young people. Business should prosper and money increase though a child born that day may have limited luck.
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