California Faces Debate Over Taft Japan Treaty
In Sacramento February 22 23 California legislators react to Taft backed Japanese treaty amid fears of alien land ownership and continued immigration. Senator Sanford proposes a land ownership bill targeting Japanese interests while Senators Flint Perkins stress the treaty’s preservation of Pacific coast immigration policy.
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Sacramento
Taft
Ganford
George Chamberlain
Oregon
Washington
Sanford
Senate Federal Relations Committee
California
Johnson
Japan
America
U. S
Flint and
Perkins
Fint
Pacific
Northern Portugal unrest amid Royalist crackdowns
Dispatches from Fluentes d'Onora report the provisional Portuguese government suppressing Royalists in the north. The Cabanario society of Free Masons is said to campaign to smear Royalists in elections. Carbondaro is blamed for destroying Royalist newspapers clubs and churches as riots drive leaders to flee with police ordered not to protect them.
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London
d’Onora
Spain
Portugal
Cabanario
United States
Carbondaro
Shippers Win ICC Freight Rate Reduction Victory
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered broad freight rate reductions across almost all merchandise shipped by railroads. The unanimous decision ends the great rates cases and is a complete victory for shippers, delaying publication to avoid stock market disruption.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miss Roberts Aids I. W. W. Bandits In Travel Prank
Miss Roberts' theatrical company rescued 85 industrialists last night at Sissen and brought them to Fresno in a special car. The Lt. W. W. bandits were fed breakfast today and will continue the march toward Fresno.
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Dynamuir
Calif
Fresno
May Roberts
Sissen
W. W
Clover
Oliver returns from Salem with key Oregon bills
State Senator Turner reports passing measures in Salem now awaiting governor signature. A new congressional district line sets Eastern Oregon in district one, Multnomah in district two, others in district three. A bank loss bill refunds county officials and lifts bond liability. A two commissioner game commission bill strengthens oversight and funding for wildlife, endorsed by Governor West.
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Oregon
Turne- Oliver
Salem
Eastern
Multnomah County
Childrens
Frawley
West
Lord Minto Receives Freedom of the City of London
Lord Minto, former Viceroy of India and Governor General of Canada, was awarded the freedom of the city at a ceremony at Guildhall. He was later hosted at a luncheon by the Lord Mayor with attendees including Premier and Mrs Asquith, Lord and Lady Morley, Lord and Lady Cromer, Lord and Lady Selbourne, and the Earl of Crewe.
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London
City of
Lord Minto
India
Canada
USA
Guildhall
Asquith
Morley
Cromer
Selbourne
Farl
Crewe
Buckeye Press Association Opens Midwinter Meeting
The Buckeye Press Association, whose membership includes editors of nearly all Ohio weekly publications, began its annual midwinter session in Mansfield on February 23. The meeting will continue through tomorrow with discussions and reports from member papers.
Canadians Oppose Reciprocity Move in Senate
The article reports strong Canadian opposition to the U S reciprocity plan. Senate action and tariff discussions unfold in Washington with Cummings pushing for information gathering and tariff board findings. Ontario's Manitoba and Ottawa debates show unified resistance to closer U S ties.
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Manitoba
Senate
Cummins
Washington
Cummings
Tariff Board
Lorimer Vote Delayed In Senate Debate Over Ouster
The Lorimer case stalls in the Senate as Beveridge speaks for the resolution to oust Lorimer while Paynter Bailey and others prepare questions and lectures. Burrows sought unanimous consent for a vote today tomorrow or Saturday but failed. Lodge and Stone oppose fixing a specific day.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Paynter
Bailey
Tinois
Beveridge
Burrows
Lorimer Investigation Committee
Lodge
Stone
Mardi Gras Visitors Pour In For Big New Orleans Carnival
In New Orleans on February 28 crowds of carnival visitors begin arriving by rail and boat. This year attendance is expected to hit record levels thanks to the auto show and speed contests starting tomorrow. The carnival opens Monday and climaxes with Rex and his royal retinue arriving the following day.
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New Orleans
Rex
Chi Pai Seventieth Convention Opens in New York
The Chi Pai fraternity begins its seventieth annual convention at Hotel Astor with attendees from top universities. Elbridge T. Gerry presides as sessions run through the week. A memorial to the late Melville W. Fuller, Chief Justice, will be considered.
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Chi Pai
New York
Coly
Hotel Astor
Elbridge T. Gerry
Melville W. Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
Katsura Cabinet Survives Impeachment Vote In Japan
In the lower house the Katsura cabinet avoided censure by a narrow margin by allying with the Seljuk party to secure a bare majority. The ruling bloc faced criticism over alleged governance issues and public unrest.
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Tokio
Katsura
Selyukat
Anan
Geveriy
National Educational Association Session Opens in Mobile
The Department of Supervisors, largest of 18 in the National Educational Association, begins its annual session in Mobile with an estimated attendance of 1, among leading educators. Secretary Irvin Shepard of Winona, Minn, organizes a program of business and pleasure over three days. Many educators will attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans or visit the Tuskegee Institute before returning home.
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Mobile
Ala
Department of Suprintendents
National Educational Association
Invin Shepard
Winona
Minn
New Orleans
Tuskeree Institute
Kentucky Farmers Institute Opens Session in Mt Sterling
Blue Grass farmers gather in Mt Sterling Kentucky as the Kentucky Farmers Institute begins its session with leaders including Thomas J Biestaff president and M C Pankn state Commissioner of Agriculture addressing attendees. An invocation by Rev H D Clark opens the program.
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Blue Grass
Mt, Sterling
Kentucky Farmers’ Institute
H. D. Clark
Thomas J. Biestaff
M. C. Pank'n
Fichtd Set to Face Houck Mansfield Bout in Lancaster
Lightly matched ten round boxing clash slated for Lancaster Pennsylvania features Leo Houck opposite Harry Mansfield with promoter Fichtd set as the event name on the card.
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Leo Houck
Harry Mansfield
Lancaster
Auction off Gould trunks to recover debts in New York
The St Regis hotel announced public sale of 43 pieces of Mrs. Howard Gould's baggage to recover an 88 90 debt. The trunks include twenty two trunks and other items. Mrs Gould is said to owe for four months rent and restaurant charges. She is reported to be wintering in Lynchburg Virginia.
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New York
Howard Gould
St. Regis Hotel
Consecration of Erie Diocese Chief Bishop Sets Tomorrow
Elaborate arrangements are ready for the consecration of Dr Rogwrg Scrans as the first bishop of the new Protestant Episcopal diocese of Erie. The ceremony will be held tomorrow at St Lukew church in Scranton.
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Scranton
Rogwrg Scrans
Erie
St. Lukew Church
Magnificent Pittsburg Athletic Club Opens New Home
The Pittsburg Athletic Club formally opened its new home in Pittsburg Pa on February 22 costing about 1 5 million dollars. The clubhouse is described as the finest and best equipped athletic facility in the country.
Good Roads Bill Passed After Lobbyist Efforts
C D Huffman returned from Salem where he urged farmers in Union county against the earlier good roads plan. Amendments cut state control and set county funded road work to a local vote, with $5000 state match for every $10000 raised locally. Officials worry over remaining constitutional questions and possible governor veto before powers expire.
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C. D. Huffman
Salem
Union County
Mr. Huffman
Portland
West
Nova Scotia Legislature Opens Amid Election Forecast
Halifay N S February 23 The Nova Scotia legislature session opened this afternoon with formal ceremonies. Officials expect a busy and important period foreshadowing the last session before the general election.
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Halifay
N. S
Nova Scotia
Asteo
Anglo American wedding in Guards Chapel Chelsee
Miss Vera Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gordon prominent in the American colony in London wed Mr Nell Guthrie of the Irish Guards in a ceremony at the Guards chapel in Chelsea.
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London
Vera Gordon
John Gordon
Nell Guthrie
Irish Guards
Guards
Chelsee
Sundry Civil Bill Advances With Canal Funds Boost
The sundry Civil appropriation bill passes the House with a canal appropriation of 45.5 million dollars, an increase of 7.5 million. Public buildings funding rises to 21.3 million. The bill, 25.5 million over last year’s, faces suspension rules as Taft aims to fund the tariff commission and preserve the board in the next House.
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Washington
House
Senate
Taftag
French War Minister Brun Dies at Desk in Paris
Paris today reported the sudden death of Minister of War Brun from heart failure while seated at his desk during a conference with his chief aide Premier Briand announced the death in the Chamber of Deputies. Uncertainty surrounds his successor.
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Paris
Brun
Primier Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Supreme court rehearing of Abe Ruef upheld by attorney
San Francisco February 23 Attorney C W Crosa upheld the Supreme court order granting a rehearing for Abe Ruef the grafter in reply to the Attorney General Webb who urged revocation Crosa argued that severalJustices helped frame the 1904 constitutional amendment and are best positioned to judge if the amendment's rules were transgressed
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
Abe Ruef
C. W. Crosa
Webb
Cross
Supreme
Refuse Bail in Seattle Killings Tied to Miller Case
Mrs Joseph Plachner offered 5000 bail after her divorced husband was killed by her son in law William Miller amid a quarrel in Emumilawa. Miller likely to face murder in the first degree before the supreme court. Mia Pischner and Mrs Miller witnessed part of the fight. they fled for help as Miller felled Pischner with a rock.
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Seattle
Joseph Plachner
William Miller
Emumilaw
Miller
Supreme Court
Mia
Pischner
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