Japanese Influence Grows in Hawaii Amid Territorial Politics
Debate in Washington centers on Pacific tensions as Japanese in Hawaii reach 43 percent of residents and threaten local control. Hearings on Chinese labor relief reveal concerns that Japanese could dominate the archipelago’s electorate and laws, with calls for a possible military or commission government amid citizenship questions for American born Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
House Committee On Immigration and Naturnalization
I Slands
Congress Eyes Military Cuts Amid Armament Talks
As the International Conference on Armament Limitation meets in Washington, Congress races to reduce the army and navy beyond the conference aims. Lawmakers push cuts that could undermine negotiating strength, while disarmament advocates argue deeper cuts would set a neutral example. The December budget will reflect current year reductions, with the army limited to 150,000 and naval funds trimmed, though further cuts are unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
America
Senate
House
Motion Picture Money Mockup Aims at Unfair Competition
A federal trade commission study estimates 18 000 theaters in the United States and 20 000 000 daily patrons paying about 4 000 000 each day. The report notes that two thirds of the 1 460 000 000 yearly theater receipts may flow to a single corporation, amid denials of charges and claims of film shortages.
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Federal Trade Commission
United States
Federal Treasury
Washington
Collapse of German mark timing shocks American investors
An article notes the rapid collapse of the German mark to below one cent, causing huge losses for American investors and speculators. Estimates suggest around 100 million dollars worth of marks traded in the U.S. since the armistice at about 2.4 cents per mark, with hopes that the mark would rebound. The piece questions Berlin’s handling of external and reparations debts amid a glut of currency and low gold backing.
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United States
Germany
Reichsbank
Berlin
Railroad Administration Sells 7.6 Million In Certificates To Kuhn Loeb
The United States Railroad Administration plans to sell 7.6 million par value equipment trust certificates to Kuhn, Loeb & Co at par plus accrued interest. The issue could total 200 to 250 million, with 6 percent interest and serial maturities 1928 to 1935. Proceeds will settle federal control era railroading costs, including 100 thousand freight cars.
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United States Railroad Administration
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Railroads
Equipment Trust
Thenr
Kuhn Loeb & Co
Railroad Administration
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Norfolk and Western
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Southern Pacific
Yankees Named as 1906 World Series Champions
The article recalls the 1906 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, noting the series went six games with a tight sequence of scores. It lists key Cubs and White Sox players and managers, cites a total attendance of 55,845 and receipts of $106,550 for the series.
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Brown
Kensbach
Pfiester
White Sox
Donohue
Isbell
Tannehill
Davis
Roche
Jones
Dougherty
Wrahn
Sullivan
Walsh
White
Owen
Altrock
Rose Rapidly in Baseball
Jim Roley, once a Seattle hockey star, jumped to baseball this year and, within three months, rose from rookie to star as he sold to the St. Louis Browns for 5000 dollars. He had been the Pacific International league home run king before switching codes.
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Jim Roley
Seattle
St. Louis Browns
Billiard Sensation Charles Peterson Teams with William Woppe
Champion William F. Woppe will tour the country this winter with Charles Peterson, famed for trick and fancy billiard shots, renewing their dazzling double act on the road.
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Charles Peterson
William F. Woppe
Cubs Hire Leo Hartnett as New Backstop
The Chicago Cubs acquire catcher Leo Hartnett from Worcester of the Eastern League to bolster the catching corps for next season while Bull S SXitlefer faces extensive managing duties and may need reserves.
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Chicago Cubs
Leo Hartnett
Worcester
Bull Sxitlefer
Cubs
Cubs Buy Walter Galvin From Mobile Southern League
First baseman Walter Galvin of the Mobile Southern association team has been purchased by the Chicago National League club.
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Cubs
Walter Galvin
Mobile
Chicago
William H McCarthy Chosen Leader of Pacific Coast Football Circuit
William H McCarthy, president of the Pacific Coast League, is selected to head the California Football Association which will stage professional football in San Francisco and other cities. Dr Charles Stead, president of the San Francisco Coast League club, becomes a vice president. Willie McCarthy is noted as head while Giants buy infielder Eddie Bogart from New Orleans to the New York Nationals.
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California Football Association
San Brincises
Willie Th. McCarthy
Tiettie Map Merve
Charles Stead
Ban Fraysista Coast League
Giants
Eddie Bogart
New Orleans Southrn Association
New York Nationals
Broutthyn Scouting Trial Tied to New Orleans Club
On recommendation of Napleker scouts search for Broutthyn as de Lindbeoges secure Piteler ALC and Vittigas Worthie with the New Orleans club in a pretournament context.
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Napleker
Broutthyn
de Lindbeoges Eked
Piteler Alc
Vittigas Worthie
New Orleans Club
Pretor
Pirates Buy Morrison In Pitching Move
The Pittsburgh club announces the purchase of Paul Morrison a right hand pitcher from Birmingham Southern Association Ell. The move follows the team exercising its option on outfielder Bert Griffith.
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Ence
Bert Griffith
Pirates
Morrison
Paul Morrison
Birmingham Southern Association
Pittsburgh Nationals
Yankees Sign Pitcher Bob Connery from Western League
The New York Yankees announce the addition of pitcher Bob Connery from the Juplu club in the Western League. Connery joins as a prorehinse of Oren fooreer, strengthening the American League roster for the season.
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NEW York “Yankees
Bob Connery
New York
Stout
Ounees
Prorehinse
Oren Fooreer
Fray Tha Juplu Club
Rape Sentence In Sabula For Albert Mace
Albert Mace twenty a Sabula resident received a life sentence after pleading guilty to rape. The item notes a Bank of Boyden vault robbery by yeggs who escaped with $200 in cash and a large amount in bonds and papers. Also referenced are local obituaries and several theft and accident items.
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Albert Mace
Sabula
Bank of Boyden
Boyden
Yeggs
Elizabeth Morris
Lacona
Marion County
Decorah
Raymond J. Brohammer
Michael Brohammer
France
Lucile Hogan
DeWitt Thompson
Monticello
Glenn C. Haynes
Jackson County
Farmington
Vidora
Joseph Walsh
Waukon
F. L. Blanchard
Roy Blanchard
A. L. Casady
Norwalk
Summerset
A. L. Blue
Webster City
E. A. Wickman
Council Bluffs
Clark
Byron E. McKelvey
Clemens
McKelvey
Canada
W. B. Hulse
Nevada
Whitten
United States
Wayne Morse
Judson E. Piper
Hulse
Iowa
New England
Frank H. Paul
Des Moines
W. J. Burbank
Ralph Harris
Pat Harris
Muscatine
Fred Brown
Harlan
George T. Brown
Mantero Church
Howard Jordan
South Junction
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Charlie Lane
Wesley Cline
Centerville
Frank Colson
Exchange Bank of Morning Sun
O. O. Rock
State Criminal Investigation Department
Burlington
Threefold Secret of a Great Life Revealed
The article cites Paul as the model of great living through three expressions. First a bond slave of Jesus Christ showing dependency on a higher relationship. Second a debtor to all men asserting a giving rather than getting life. Third one thing I do a single driving motive, to live is Christ, powering a transcendent life.
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God
Jesus Christ
Lfe
Paul
Jesus of Nazareth
Death
Christ of God
Tarsus
Jerusalem
Christ
Rom
Phil
Hidden Faults and Self Knowledge Quote
A reflective line from Shakespeare emphasizes self-critique and personal accountability as the speaker seeks to spare no brother by acknowledging his own faults first. The quote highlights universal self scrutiny.
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Shakespeare
Foretold Baptism and Sacred Supplications Reflected
A compact excerpt blends Luke and Daniel verses with a meditation on repentance and divine aid. It juxtaposes John the Baptist’s portrayal with prayers for forgiveness and God’s city and people. The text ends by echoing Isaianic warnings about leadership and guidance.
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Daniel
Prayer and the Will of God
A concise meditation on prayer as aligning with God’s willingness rather than conquering his reluctance, emphasizing trust, surrender, and the faith practice of seeking divine guidance.
Local Roxbury Mother Credits Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs Maups E Taylor of 6 St James Place Roxbury Massachusetts writes of chronic backache linked to menstrual disorder and says Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her symptoms She cared for five children while working and sleeping better after using the product
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Mrs. Taylor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Roxbury
Mass
Lydia B. Pinkham
Maups E. Taylor
St. James Place
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing or tinting worn items at home. It claims perfect results, no streaking or fading, and provides a guidance on fabric types Wool alk linen cotton mixed. It urges buying Diamond Dyes only and asks customers to consult their druggist for fabric type guidance.
A Suggestion and a Political Quip From Scrapp and Walker
A line from the Boston Transcript mocks constant nagging by Mrs Scrapp and replies with a sharp remark about politicking. The quip compares a patronage lacking politician to a cat without claws illustrating clipped power in debates.
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Hoyt
Atarry
Terguson
Bobby Roth
Bill
Piercy
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Mays
Brin Ward
Sack
Quinn
Mike Y
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Tae Sey
Rev
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Schaffer
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Frederick Walter
Stella
Bella
Ike
DODD
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Dod's
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Buffalo
N.Y
Diamond
Hall & Rugkel
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
Drureteta
Hiscox Chem
Wia
Prtenoelle
Mall Orat Giste
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Irree
Lander
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