Congress Fears Canadian Reciprocity Treaty
Washington reports say Congress is wary of ratifying the Canadian reciprocity pact until tariff effects on revenue are analyzed. Editorials in Toronto and Des Moines view the plan with mixed hopes and fears, while a New England fishing fleet protest opposes duty-free imports. A separate U S Japan treaty update moves toward ratification, but a Pacific coast warning of riots and war lingers amid cooling immigration clauses.
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Washington
Congress
Des Moines
Canada
Ottawa
Lafayette Young
Iowa
Young
America
Glouster
Maas
New England
United States
Japan
San Francisco
Pacific
A. E. Yooell
Asiatic Exclusion League
Yoel
Grand Jury Returns Five True Bills Two Secret
Judge J Knowles sentenced three men indicted by the grand jury. Earl West received two years in the penitentiary for shooting on Fig Tree Street. W H Clark drew two years in the state prison for a bank teller heist. Morris J Conners got three years after a daylight jewelry theft. the judge condemned petty thievery and warned others. Five true bills were reported. three are public indictments, two are secret. Ralph Atkinson faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses related to a gambling debt. The fifth indictment remains secret.
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J. W. Knowles
Earl West
Fig Tree Street
W. H. Clark
la Grande National Bank
Seri Ag
Ralph Atkinson
A. V. Andrews
Untitled wartime remark on migration and pacifying Japan
Fragmentary quote discusses delaying conflict with Japan by a temporary, necessary measure to allow immigration and preparation. The speaker frames the policy as an evil that guards against broader war.
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Japan
H Jta
California legislature tackles anti alien land and immigration bills
In Sacramento lawmakers consider anti alien land and immigration measures. The bills would bar Japanese Chinese and Hindu residents from owning land while debates split insurgent factions and follow a federal committee’s cautious stance on offending Japan.
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Sacramento
Lan
Rantona
Japan
California
Explosion Aboard Gunboat Wheel Ing Wanumguccésail
Officials report an explosion on the gunboat Wheel Ing Wanumguccésail and worry persists. All wireless stations along the south Atlantic are ordered to call at noon today.
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Washington
San
Itfor
South Atlantic
Steamer Cottage City Strikes Horks in Snow Storm
A steamer named Cottage City strikes rocks in a blinding snow storm and is abandoned. All wat ons ro ntl and landed saf ely maybe adrift. Another steamer hits, baile able to proceed.
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Cottage City
Wreck Updates and Aftermath From Coastal Ship Incidents
Reports from Seattle dated January 27 detail the Cottage City steamer grounding near Valdez Island, with twelve crew and passengers accounted, sixty crew and remaining passengers safe at Campbell River. The vessel Tees is afloat near Vancouver Island after a separate incident. tugs search for missing crew while rescuers plan to offload survivors to Seattle. In Wheeling, Isaac Heyman says he was fired for refusing to vote to acquit in a trial, citing oath and social pressure.
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Seattle
Campbell River
Valdez Island
Cowle
Anderson
Vancouver
Wheeling
Isaac Heyman
Meyer Provision Company
Mra. Schoskol
Heyman
Woman Almost Cleared in Poison Case at Wheeling
In Wheeling on January 27 the jury favored acquittal for Mrs. Schenk while eleven voted for acquittal and the jury disagreed with the rest. The district attorney plans a retrial with a venue change. John Q. Schenk said he hopes for conviction despite the near acquittal.
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Wheeling
Missing Heiress Dorothey Arnold Sited on Ferry
Detectives pursue Dorothy Arnold, heiress and daughter of Francia Arnold of New York, after her disappearance in December. A shabby man was seen with her aboard a ferry, prompting a search extending to Philadelphia.
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New York
Philadelphia
Dorothy Arnold
Francia Arnold
Sean
Arnalds denies family quarrels amid carer and daughter claims
The record shows Arnold denying family quarrels while his daughter asserts she wanted to wake a carser, claiming shortcomings as a story writer and actress to a private theatre cable. The polles declare the Arnald faulty and say they have not told all they know.
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Polles
Arnald
Arnold
Carser
Goodwin Case Moves Forward in Divorce Proceedings
In New York on January 27 an elder of the referee appeared at J Campbell Thompson to continue the case between Nate Goodwin and Edna Goodrich. The hearing concerned Mrs Goodwin's gait for divorce and involved actors and chauffeurs allied with Moe.
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New York
Elder
Referee
Logis
Thich
Nate Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
J. Campbell Thompson
Gould License Issued
New York on January 27 a marriage license was issued to Lent Dec tem (John LaPoer Beresford) and Vivian Gould. The groom aged 44 and the bride 18, with the fee listed as one American dollar.
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New York
John LaPoer Beresford
Vivian Gould
Railway Mall Clerks May Strike Into Omaha
Omaha officials report 120 railway mall clerks held a secret meeting and wired the Postmaster General Hitchcock and Nebraskan congressmen in Washington. They demand a maximum of five hours for distribution work beyond postal duties and the granting of 125 delayed promotions.
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Omaha
Hitchcock
Washington
Representative Gene’s bill to end capital punishment fails
Olympia January 27 Representative Gene’s bill to abolish capital punishment was indefinitely postponed, meaning capital punishment will continue in Washington.
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Olympia
Gene
Washington
Indigenous Tuberculosis Decimates Northern Tribes
Surgeon Hasseltin warned that hundreds of Native Indians are dying of tuberculosis after a government boat tour of inspection. In Killisnoo a 386 member nation reported forty deaths from consumption in six weeks, signaling near extinction in the community.
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Juneau
Ocern
Hasseltin
Killisnoo
Powell vows stiff opposition to Eastern Oregon Normal bill
Representative Powell of Polk county and a Monmouth resident said on the legislative special that any push for a new Eastern Oregon Normal school at La Grande will be fought in the House. He warned the bill would face the strongest opposition yet and that the people have spoken against normal schools.
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Eugene
Ore
Powell
Polk County
Monmouth
Oliver
la Grande
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Senate
Able to Launch His Air Craft Prom Water
Pioneer aviator demonstrates takeoff from water and successful landing on waves employing a craft capable of carrying attachments and executing maneuvers over the surface.
Curtles First Hydroplane Launch Praised By Curtiss
San Diego reports Glenn Curtiss achieved a historic first by launching a hydroplane from shore and landing in water after a fight with waves. He calls the feat the most important in aeroplane development and says it will aid navy projects. Curtiss plans further water tests here.
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San Diego
Cal
Glenn Curtles
Crater
Numergua
United Press
Bodey Curtles
Ta Navy
Motor Fire Hits La Grands Iron Workshop Area
A minor electrical issue caused the motor in the La Grands Iron Workshop building to overheat briefly, sparking a small fire near power wires. Fire crews contained the incident quickly and the danger was eliminated.
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Aute
la Grands
Taft Accepts Resignation of Rear Admiral Barry
Secretary Meyer announces the resignation of Rear Admiral Barry, former Pacific squadron commander, effective immediately. He loses rank and pay after officers alleged an immoral act in his cabin involving the admiral and his cabin boy.
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Washington
Taft
Secretary of the Navy
Meyer
Barry
Pacific
Californians Claim House Majority Amid New Orleans Challenge
In a tense political development from Washington on January 27, San Francisco backers of the boomers pressed to end the fall, while New Orleans admitted their house-claim had narrowed to six seats. Californians still claim a fifty seat majority.
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New Orleans
Washington
San Francisco
Unofficial Talks Reported for Kaufman Morris 26 Round Bout
Chicago reports say negotiations near completion for a 26 round boxing match between Al Kaufman and Carl Morris. The rumor circulated in sporting circles as of January 27.
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Chicago
al. Kaufman
Carl Morris
Washington explains dinner with Roosevelt in World’s Work
Booker T. Washington recounts a Roosevelt dinner in the World’s Work. He notes they spoke of southern appropriations, then left to dine. Washington says the publicity was uncalled for and recalls dining with many public figures and governors.
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Booker T. Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
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