Japanese Trouble Blamed on Kaiser At Tokyo Meeting
A Tokyo meeting of the Progressive Party heard a Japanese deputation from the United States condemn the San Francisco anti Japanese actions as unfinished. They urged equal treatment for Japanese and Americans and warned of further trouble if the California dispute is not quickly settled. The council adopted a resolution blaming the Washington government for not preventing anti Japanese outrages and insisting on stronger steps to protect Japanese rights.
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TOKIO
United States
Council of ‘Progressive Party
San Francisco
Schmitz
Germany
William
Washington
America
Progressive Party
Council of the Progressives
Pacific
Proof of Japanese Plot Raises Funds Across Pacific Coast
Thousands of dollars are being raised by Japanese on the Pacific Coast to back a panic alliance with Japan's Progressive Party. Funds aim to arouse anti American government feeling and press for immigration law changes and naturalization rights for Japanese in the United States. Reports claim secret meetings in Seattle and Washington discuss opposing immigration limitations and possible war if pushed too far.
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C. Takahashi
Seattle
Itaie
Aoki
Japan
United States
Straus
Takahashi
O. Noda
San Francisco
Yamaokas
Tokio
Washington
Resnion
Japanese Association Denies Plot Against Japan
The Japanese Association of America in San Francisco denies reports of a Pacific Coast alliance with the Progressives to overthrow Japan’s government. A representative says Mr. Yamaoka’s Washington trip to confer with Ambassador Aoki on a mutual exclusion treaty has no link to association affairs.
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Pacific
Aoki
Japan
San Francisco
Japanese Association of America
Pacific Coast
Yamaoka
Franco-Japanese Entente Signed in Paris
Paris reports France and Japan signed a Franco-Japanese agreement. The document pledges mutual interest in China’s independence and China’s integrity, guarantees the continental status quo, and provides most favored nation terms for Indo-China and Japanese in Indo-China. It excludes a commercial treaty for Indo-China for now.
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Paris
Pichon
France
Kurino
Japan
Figaro
Far East
Indo-China
Kwang-Chau-Win
China
Port Arthur
Korea
Kaiser recalls officers for Chilean army instruction
Berlin June 10. The Kaiser has asked Chilean President to cancel the contract keeping German officers at Valparaiso as instructors due to intolerable abuses and low pay. He requests permission for the officers to return to Germany without delay.
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NEW York Times Co
Berlin
Chile
Valparaiso
Germany
Amnesty bill shelved in Russian parliament vote
In St. Petersburg on June 10 the Amnesty bill was shelved after a 260 to 165 vote to refer legality to a committee. The measure would pardon political crimes by Revolutionists but exclude Re actionists. A separate reform debate followed as a terrorist, Chernau, attempted suicide during arrest in a suburb after police closed in.
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St. Petersburg
Toll
Chernau
Nicholas
U S Ships May Visit Kiel During Regatta Week
Kiel reports Germany invites the United States to send a cruiser squadron to Kiel as the yacht regatta week begins June 20. Berlin authorities neither confirm nor deny the Kiel report, but call the possibility not improbable.
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Cruiser
Kiel
United States
Cruiser Squadron
Bordeaux
Aree
Era
Berlin
Foreign Office
Clergy Procession in Tourcoing Suppressed by Police
In Tourcoing France on June 9 priests leading about 3000 worshippers attempted a street procession despite a law separating church and state. The march faced resistance, scuffles occurred and several demonstrators were arrested as gendarmes dispersed the crowd. A church leaders headed by the Church of St Christopher led the group.
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Tourcoing
France
Church of St. Christopher
J Pierpont Morgan Establishes Venice Headquarters
Venice June 10 J Pierpont Morgan sets headquarters on board the yacht Corsati. He makes frequent motor trips to nearby towns seeking antiquities and art treasures beyond the usual tourist routes.
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Venice
J. Pierpont ‘Morgan
Corsati
German Ambassador Dines with Emperor and Empress
Berlin reports Baron Speck von Sternburg and his wife dined with the Emperor and Empress. The ambassador then discussed American affairs with the monarch. In England, Vickers workers threaten a June 12 strike over pay while Kiel reports a torpedo damaged the coast steamer August. Naples notes Col. Ferrara arrives en route to The Hague. Rotterdam confirms seamen's wage rise ends a June 1 strike.
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Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Speck von Sternburg
Erith
Eng
Vickers, Sons and Maxim Company
Kiel
Persian revolt tale shifts as prince attacks governor
Teheran reports that Hissam Munik, a rebellious prince, attacked Salar el Dowleh, governor of Luristan Province, near Nihavend in western Persia, but was forced to retreat.
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Persia
Hissam Munik
Salar el Dowleh
Luristan
Nihavend
Satwank
Massacre fears rise as Lodz mills close and riots spread
A dire outburst in Lodz, Russian Poland, from June 2 to 10, leaves 15 dead and 30 wounded as Cossack troops fire on civilians. Workers form a Vigilance Committee amid mill closures threatening 12,000 jobs, while police and soldiers clash with rioters and suspected terrorists.
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New York Times Co
Warsaw
Lodz
Poland
M. Weiss
Posnanski Mills
Russian
Poenanski
Princess Anne Hotel Burns in Virginia Beach Fire
The Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach destroyed by a blaze that started in the kitchen likely from a defective flue. The fire wiped out the hotel, depot, bowling alley, laundry, engine house and front boardwalk within two hours, with 110 people evacuated except for one chambermaid and a white steward reported missing. Carl Boeschen alerted guests then collapsed and was carried out. manager Mitchell faced a crisis including a suicide attempt and mental strain while unknown guest's name remains unrevealed.
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Norfolk
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Norfolk and Southern Depot
Virginia Beach Development Company
Emma Clark
John Eaton
Carl Boeschen
Richmond Light Artillery Blues
Mitchell
Telegraphers threaten strike over Western Union complaints
The National Executive Committee of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America met at Astor House to review grievances from telegraphers nationwide and consider a strike if demands are not met. R J Fowler chaired the session as the body plans further meetings and awaits the directors' reply.
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National Executive Committee
The
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union
Astor House
R. J. Fowler
Russell
Ors
Anarchy Spreads in South France Wine Regions
Paris reports a widespread civil government collapse as winegrowers strike across Aude Herault and Pyrenees Orientales. Mayors resign, leaders like Marcelin Albert emerge, and Narbonne witnesses a flag replaced by a crepe streamer amid a quiet, orderly scene. Experts doubt fraud suppression alone can fix overproduction.
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France
Narbonne
M. Ferroul
Perpignon
Montellier
Laures
Florensac
Mondon
Aude
Herault
Pyrenees Orientales
Laurel
Marcelin Albert
Afgeliers
South
Chamber of Deputies
Andre C. Dubois
Gaillaux
Irish Oppose Liberals In Jarrow Bid For House Seat
Irish voters in Jarrow plan to nominate a home rule candidate for the vacancy caused by Sir Charles Palmer's death. A convention is set for June 12 to pick names, challenging the Liberal nominee and potentially dividing government support among Liberal Labor and Irish candidates, boosting Unionist chances.
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Jarrow
House of Commons
Charles Palmer
Labor Party
Jarrow Liberals
Campbell-Bannermen
T. P. Q’connor
Scotland
Liverpool
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