California defends hostility to Japanese in San Francisco
Special to The Times reports California leaders privately briefed on Roosevelt plan to placate both sides in the Japanese question. The president seeks a treaty excluding some Japanese laborers, while San Francisco maintains its school restrictions. Reactions from officials and citizens are mixed as debates over naturalization and civic policy intensify.
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President's treaty plan to exclude Japanese workers
President moves toward a treaty to restrict Japanese and other laborers from entering the United States with China style exclusions. Senator Perkins reports White House optimism for negotiation and Pacific Coast support while Viscount Aoki meets Secretary Root amid talks on admission of Japanese to schools and broader immigration policy.
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Admission of Japanese to California Public Schools Debate
A defendant in San Francisco refused to speak on the admission of Japanese to California public schools. The remark underscored ongoing tensions over school integration and race during the period.
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California
Meads Stand Against Japanese Naturalization Policy
Gov Albert E Mead in Seattle condemns the Presidents proposed naturalization act for Japanese citizens. He argues citizenship should not be extended to foreigners, warns of Orient influx and race assimilation issues, and predicts China would press for similar rights. Labor groups back the anti Japanese sentiment from California.
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President Roosevelt Praised in Tokyo Press
Tokyo papers praise Roosevelt's stance toward Japan as shown in his message. Asahi lauds his firm justice with hoped American unity, Hochi calls policy fair and aligned with Japanese views, Jiji says Roosevelt echoed Japanese sentiment, and all foresee a peaceful solution to the San Francisco tensions.
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French Praise Roosevelt for Courage and Diplomacy
Paris newspapers publish editorials on President Roosevelt's message to Congress praising his handling of the Japanese question as a bold and principled shout for international politeness. They applaud his courage and duty as both man and chief.
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Yale Japanese Celebrate Roosevelt Message in New Haven
Yoshi Hiro Takasugi translated President Roosevelt's message to Yale's Japanese colony. He quoted the president's defense of Japanese rights in the United States, prompting tears of gratitude from Takasugi and other countrymen. He urged that excluding Japanese from the country or its institutions would be cowardly and akin to harming a oncecareful, nurturing child.
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Navy Promotion Too Slow
The navy personnel board warns Congress that current law causes a dangerous buildup in lower ranks. If unchecked, a midshipman at Annapolis could wait decades for promotion to lieutenant, delaying upper-grade vacancies despite more midshipmen and no proportional rise in senior posts. The board calls for three Vice Admirals and twenty one Rear Admirals on active duty.
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Duel Over Italian Girl Ends In Brother's Death
Raeffele Franzese stabbed his 18 year old brother Andrew in a Williamsburg kitchen over a neighborhood romance with Rose Ferrarra. Raeffele fled after the slaying and had not been arrested by nightfall.
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Roosevelt to Explain Negro Troop Dismissal Senate Debate
Washington debate on Penrose and Foraker resolutions demanding information on the discharge of Twenty-fifth Infantry black soldiers. Senators clash over executive disclosure while President prepared to send a message. Public figures including Penrose Foraker Lodge Carter Spooner criticize or defend actions amid constitutional rights claims.
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Negroes protest Roosevelt action over Brownsville soldiers
Negroes from several cities gather at St. Mark's Church to denounce President Roosevelt for discharging without honor the three Black soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry. Speakers include Gilchrist Stewart and Rev. Dr. Morris urging self defense funds and court challenges. A fundraising appeal asks for $1 per year from Black citizens for protection.
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Subpoenas Go Smoothly for Rockefeller and Standard Oil Directors
United States Marshal Henkel reports twenty subpoenas for Standard Oil officers and directors were served calmly between November 27 and December 3 in the push to dissolve the company. He details casual, trouble free service at Rockefeller’s Fifty fourth Street home and other executive residences.
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Seaboard Air Line Plans $18 Million Bond Issue
Baltimore, Dec. 6 Official notice to holders of stock and voting-trust certificates of the Seaboard Air Line Railway shows a plan to issue $18,000,000 of 5 percent bonds secured by mortgage and collateral trust. Bonds due Feb 1907 will refinance notes and fund future development. A January 10, 1907 meeting will vote on the plan and certificate holders may subscribe at par plus 12 percent interest.
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Dooley Praises Sioux City Reports in Sunday Times Ad
A humorous note urges readers to order the Sunday Times and cites Mr Dooley mentioning international marriages in Sioux City reports. The ad warns against buying it at a stand and promotes advance purchase from newsdealer.
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Sioux City
Up-State Leader Hughes to Head Rochester Chamber Dinner
Gov elect Hughes will visit Washington next Wednesday then attend the Rochester Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on the 138th. Senator Armstrong will be toastmaster and Senator-elect T B Dunn of Monroe, former Chamber president, appears among the prominent figures at the event.
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Lords Pass Education Bill in Lords by 105 to 28
The Education bill won its third reading in the House of Lords by 105 votes to 28. Lord Crewe and Lord Lansdowne signaled openness to a possible settlement as talks with a view to compromise continue between Opposition leaders in the Lords and the Government in the Commons.
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Carnegie’s Promise to University in Ontario
Principal Gordon of Queens University announced that Andrew Carnegie has promised 100000 dollars to the Queens University endowment fund to complete the 500000 dollar goal once 400000 dollars have been subscribed.
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King Edward VII Shire Stallion Wins at Exposition
King Edward VII exhibited the Shire stallion Prem Victor at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago and captured first prize. Girton Charmier, owned by Lord Rothschild, won second place in the same class.
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