Exclusion Debates Over Orientals and School Policy in California
The Oakland and San Francisco debates center on Oriental passengers filling ferry cars and the push to bar Orientals from California schools. Officials say no discrimination is intended, while public tension includes the idea of a poll tax to fund schools and potential legal action tied to education policy. The Sacramento Union notes California will not accept Orientals in schools.
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Exage
Alameda Pier
Anid
Oriental Quarter
Oakland
Alameda
Sixth Avenue
New York
Southern Pacific Company
Tto
Paul Schorp
Passenr
California
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Sacramento Union
Russian Views of It From St Petersburg Papers
In St Petersburg eclectic papers debate a possible armed clash between Japan and the United States. Novoe Vremya argues the U S must choose civil conflict to honor treaties with Japan. Bourse Gazette suggests Japan may provoke war before U S naval plans and the Panama Canal are ready.
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ST. Petersburg
Japan
United States
Novoe Vremya
Bourse Gazette
Panama Canal
New Zealand backs strict anti Asiatic measures
Wellington reports that despite some influential figures opposing it, public opinion in New Zealand favors exclusive anti Asiatic legislation. The Premier said the colony will not admit entrance of any impurity from Eastern lands or races, and urged Britain to keep a navy double in strength to meet possible obligations.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
Britain
Mutual's Coffin Stirs London Court Case
In London, during the Mutual Life Insurance suit against North British and Mercantile and D C Haldeman, two ushers carried a heavy brown box into court dubbed the coffin. The box, believed to contain names and addresses of Mutual British policy holders, was allegedly removed from the London office by Haldeman. A witness said he placed cards inside but never saw them again.
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London
Mutual Life Insurance Company
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company
D.C. Haldeman
The
Mutual
Swinfen-Eady
Haldeman
Carnegie Veterans Dinner Awards Hero Medals to Andrew Carnegie
At his Ninety-first Street home, Andrew Carnegie hosts the Carnegie Veteran Association's fifth annual dinner with forty nine former associates. The highlight is three Hero Fund medals for Carnegie, presented by C. L. Taylor, praising his lifelong philanthropy and impact on mankind. Messages from notable figures and a guest list of seventy attendees mark the event.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Veteran Association
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Mexico
Carnegie Hero Fund Association
C. L. Taylor
Pittsburg
Veterans
Heroes’ Fund
Taylor
Hero Fund
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie Dinner Brings Old Friends and Steel Leaders
At a formal birthday dinner in the Carnegie home guests included William E. Corey of United States Steel, Judge James H. Reed of Carnegie Steel, and remarks praised long friendship and shared labor. Corey predicted a prosperous era for the Steel Corp as Dickson read a personal poem.
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Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
James H. Reed
Carnegie Steel Company
Reed
Corey
United Labor
Higgins on Campaign Predicts Hughes Will Lead Well
Governor Higgins praised Governor elect Hughes and urged a noninterfering Legislature. He called the Republican ticket defeat a disaster that could have been avoided if the campaign had focused on principles. Higgins expects diverse state officers to share responsibility with the new administration. He plans a long vacation after leaving office and Hughes aims to announce his military staff soon.
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Hughes
Higgins
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Gov. Higgins
Kings
Aspinall and Crane
Supreme Court
Muscular Cook Captures Burglary Suspect in Brooklyn
In a Brooklyn home at 504 Seventh Street occupied by nurses from Seney Hospital, a 21 year old man Charles Meason attempted to enter a ground floor room. Miss Mary Naughton the chief cook subdued him with a swift tackle and held him until Patrolman Dick arrived. The case was brought before Magistrate Tighe at Butler Street Court.
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Seventh Street
Brooklyn
Seney Hospital
Charles Meason
Jimmy
Meason
Mary Naughton
Naughton
Miss Naughton
Mr. Meason
Cook
Ghae
Fifth Avenue
Ex Judge Dittenhoefer Moves to Block Puccini Opera
In U S Circuit Court ex judge A J Dittenhoefer seeks a temporary injunction to stop Hammerstein from presenting Puccini's La Boheme. Riccardi & Co Milan and Maxwell are named as controlling parties with Verbal contract claims and costs for costumes and casting. Judge Townsend grants brief filing time to next Wednesday.
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A. J. Dittenhoefer
Riccardi & Co
Milan
Italy
United States
Oscar Hammerstein
Puccini
Foreigners barred from Fort Hancock visit to powerfully armed fort
A group of seven foreigners touring Fort Hancock with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers faced restricted access to the fortifications. They observed a rising 12 inch gun and various power structures, while inspectors examined sub calibe equipment and hydraulic lift guns. The scene ended with the group allowed to board the train after the tour.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Great Britain
Lieut. Cross
Tommyrot
Jersey Central
Asbury Park
Fort Hancock
New York Harbor
Appellate Court Voids 80 Cent Gas Order in New Amsterdam Case
The Appellate Division reverses Justice Truax and blocks the 80 cent rate, sending the case back to the lower court. The Central Trust Company holds the bond and is trustee for mortgage holders. The court notes a conflict between federal injunction and state order, creating a dilemma for New Amsterdam Gas Company.
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New Amsterdam Gas Company
United States Court
Supreme Court
Truax
Isaac I. Schneider
Scott
Central Trust Company of New York
Trust Company
Circuit Court of the United States
Gas Company
Jerome Targets Real Poolroom Owners in Anti-Gambling Drive
District Attorney Jerome plans to subpoena poolroom proprietors and bondsmen tied to injunctions in the Second Inspection District. He aims to uncover true ownership, pressure higher-ups, and expand inquiries to bond donors, while considering health and fire inspectors to break entrenched gambling operations. The effort follows subpoenas for police blotters and cross checks with Commissioner Bingham on list accuracy.
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Supreme Court
Corporation Counsel’s Office
Apceas
Grand Jury
Church Street
Elizabeth Street
Leonard Street
Mercer Street
Murphy
Police
Bingham
McClusky
Chinatown
Chinese Reform Association
Suit Over Mrs Fair's Diamond Pin Dispute
Justice Herman Josep h heard in the Sixth District Court a case over a $500 diamond pin formerly owned by Mrs Charles A Fair who died in France. The pin passed to Mrs Herman Oelrichs after Mrs Fair’s death. John A Dixon, brother of the late Katherine Wells Dixon, sued Elizabeth Marlow alleging she kept the pin. Miss Dixon claimed Miss Marlow received it with Dixon's consent. Marlow paid Dixon's bills and funeral costs. Dixon testified he saw his sister rarely and was not on friendly terms with her. Ruling not yet decided.
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Charles A. Fair
France
Herman Joseph
Sixth District Court
Herman Oelrichs
Falling Elm Crashes Through Stapleton Streets
A powerful early night wind toppled a large elm on Canal Street Stapleton in front of Hook and Ladder Truck No. 202. The tree's fall ripped electric light and trolley wires, cutting Richmond trolley service and darkening Stapleton area including the Richmond Theatre. Fire Marshal James Lestrange was struck and bruised by falling limbs but survived.
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Canal Street
Stapleton
Richmond
Richmond Theatre
James Lestrange
Angie Birdsong Murder Trial Nears End in Hazelhurst
In Hazelhurst Mississippi on December 7 the prosecution wrapped its case in the Angie Birdsong murder trial of Dr Thomas Butler. Nora Garrett testified she witnessed the shooting in and near the office and heard the doctor plead for his life. The defense presented Angie Birdsong's mother in law Mrs S B Birdsong who testified the defendant showed signs of insanity.
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Hazelhurst
Miss
Angie Birdsong
Thomas Butler
Nora Garrett
Angie
S. B. Birdsong
London Snippet at Bond Street and Place Vendome
A fragment notes locations at 15 Old Bond Street in London and 28 Place Vendome, hinting at possible fashion or commerce sites across two major hubs.
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London
Old Bond St. Parts
Place Vendome
San Francisco Fire Loss Insurance Report Released
A San Francisco Chamber of Commerce committee reports the 1906 fire burned about 3 000 acres with 25 000 buildings in 620 blocks. Insurance inside the state totals about 235 million dollars, with 6 million placed outside the state in about 100 companies. Building and contents destroyed valued around 350 million. Final insurance payments expected near 80 percent, compared with 50 percent in Chicago and 90 percent in Baltimore.
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San Francisco
Board of Trustees
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Baltimore
Attell Knocks Out Walsh In Featherweight Title Fight
Abe Attell of Los Angeles defeated Jimmy Walsh of Boston with an eighth round knockout in Los Angeles. The bout featured Attell’s early lead and quick combinations as Tommy Burns served as referee.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Abe” Attell
Jimmy ” Walsh
Boston
Attell
Tommy Burns
Winter Overcoats for Men Sold at Three Broadway Stores
Winter overcoats for men priced from 15 to 50 dollars offered at three Broadway stores located at Thirteenth Street Canal Street and Chambers Street.
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Broadway
Thirteenth St
Canal St
Chambers St
Ebbruch Dons
Sixth Ave
15Th St
B'way
Astor House
Cortlandt St
B’way
Admiral Coghlan Honored At Delmonico Banquet
At Delmonico’s last night a banquet honored Admiral Joseph B Coghlan for reaching the age limit for active service. Gen Horatio C King and Congressman Sulzer spoke with war talk about a strong navy. Roosevelt and McAdoo sent tributes praising Coghlans service and character.
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Horatio C. King
Joseph B. Coghlan
Delmonico
New York Commandary
Naval Order of the United States
Sulzer
Japan
Russia
Roosevelt
Coghlan
Pacific
The
New York Tribune
Gev. Black
Ile
Black
New York Navy Yard
McAdoo
Gen. King
Fires Destroy Multiple Plants Across Cities
News briefs report Bradford Lewis & Son mill in Walpole Massachusetts lost main building in a fire with about 50000 dollars in damage. San Saba Texas sees business section wiped out with losses around 100000 dollars. Fort William Ontario elevator D of Canadian Pacific burns, 3600000 bushel capacity likely empty. Jackson Mississippi National Lumber Company plant also burned with 75000 dollars in losses.
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San Saba
Texas
Duluth
Minn
Canadian Pacific Group
Fort William
Ontario
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Conried
Hammerstein
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Doctor
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Chesterfield
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Cambridge
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Econ Bier
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Great Navy
Park &Tilford
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Fifty-ninth Street
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Columbus Ave
Seventy-second St
A. W. Brewster
Edw. Johnson
M.D. Marcum Keny
M. LI Oth
New
D. J. de Paume
Gott
George de Forest Barton
E.C. Benedict
Capt. Reeder
United States Army
J. N. B. Smith
Reaney
United States Navy
Macdonough Craven
Loyal Farragut
John Plume
Bailey
Baird
Ligui
Henderson
International Portland Cement Company
Elizabeth
Penn
Union Lumber Company
Sixth
Hooper Streets
Walpole
Mass
Bradford Lewis & Son Paper Mills
Holyoke
High Street
McAuflin & Wakelin
Sarah A. Wolcott
Jackson, Miss
National Lumber Company
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