California to Not Enforce Webb Measure Says Japan
Washington reports California will not enforce the Webb land bill. Japan accepts Wilsons action and Bryan's Sacramento visit. Officials say Japan may concede treaty terms, but enforcement will complicate relations as discussions continue. Bryan will report to Wilson and confer on the California situation before possible signing and further steps.
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California
Japan
Washington
America
Wilson
Bryan
Sacramento
Wwich
Mother slashes two infants to death while asleep
Philadelphia report states Mrs Mary Kulasa killed her daughters Blanche 22 months and Agnes 3 months as they slept, slashing their throats. Authorities deem the mother demented as the tragedy shocks the city.
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Philadelphia
May
Mary Kulasa
Blanche
Agnes
Japanese Recruiter Sechi Sagatani Fails in Eagle Pass Offer
Sechi Sagatani claiming San Francisco consul general credentials offered to recruit many Japanese for the Mexican constitutional army in Eagle Pass Texas today. Governor Carranza refused the offer.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
San Francisco
Sechi Sagatani
Carranza
Militant Suffragists Refuse Food in London Trial
In London on May 8 suffragists, led by Flora Drummond, collapsed in court as the trial for militant suffragettes halted due to arrests and a fast. The proceedings resume on the 13th with one male suffragette released on bail. Damages from the disturbances are estimated over 5,000 pounds.
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London
Flora Drummond
Tolay
Edward Clayton
Miss Drummond
Kenney
Miss Kerr
Totenham
Straw Hat Day Proclaimed As Men Dress for Summer
Merchants declare Saturday as straw hat day to usher in summer headgear. Men have hesitated to wear straw hats but will join the fashion push as Easter styles for women appear earlier. Rain is anticipated for the event.
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Ransmit
Bids for alarm system and auto chemical received by council
The city council received four bids last night for the auto fire cart and one for the fire alarm system. Bids were sent to the fire and water committee to determine the lowest and best. Notable bids include A G Long at 5500 and 5800 dollars for different wagon configurations, Robinson Fire Apparatus at 5500, Webb Co at 4000 to 5500, and Gamewell Fire Alarm Co at 3815 for the alarm system with a 415 deduction if not installed.
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Fire and Water Committee
A. G. Long
Gorham Revere Rubber Co
Wife confesses to strangling husband in sleep
In Hittsburg on May S.A a confession by Valerio Fantesso’s wife describes how she killed her gardener husband in his sleep. She said the crime was committed while Fantesso slept and that he never knew what killed him.
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Hittsburg
May S
Valerio Fantesso
School Children Strike in Boston Spreads Across Suburbs
In Boston and suburbs a school children strike for shorter hours swells beyond a thousand pupils. Police and parents try to halt walkouts as a hundred pickets block entrances at South Boston, with children sent home for correction. The note on honesty closes the fragment.
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Boston
Cambridge
Roxbury
South Boston
Disease Plan Aimed at Rabbits in County
Dr. W H Lytle state sheep Inspector travels to Echo with culture of a new distemper like disease for rabbits. He plans to inoculate rabbits in fields to spread the illness and curb rabbit swarms threatening alfalfa crops. Only cats show non fatal susceptibility among other animals. timing favors early spread near alfalfa stacks.
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W.H. Lytle
Echo
Chicago
Lye
Lytle
Chinda to Call on Secretary Bryan in Washington
Viscount Chinda the Japanese ambassador is expected to call on Secretary Bryan in Washington after arriving from Sacramento. The visit aims to deliver a protest over California alien land bills and seek clarity on administration plans after Governor Johnson signs the land bill. A potential postponement of the meeting may occur as Bryan reports to President Wilson on his California mission.
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Washington
Bryan
Japan
California
Ambrussador Chinda
Johnson
Wilson
Baltimore
New York
John Hassett Moore
Arizona
Sacramento
Viscount Chinda
Attité
Bruain
Former detective placed on trial in bunco ring case
San Francisco police commission hearings begin for Frank Esola former detective sergeant and first of eight suspended officers charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty in the Italian bunco swindle. Grand jury testimony links him to $4900 stolen from farmer Charles Folda by Michael Gallo and Maurice De Martinin.
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San Francisco
San Franctisco Police Commission
Frank Esola
Esola
Police Commission
Grand
Trallan Bunco
Charles Folda
Michael Gallo
Maurice de Martinin
Bunce
O Hara on Trial Before the Senate
Lieutenant Governor O Hara and fellow members face a senate inquiry into alleged grave offenses. The trial began as a committee of the whole with O Hara declining to add to his prior statement. A first witness testified that Deputy Sheriff Sullivan warned Davis and another liquor firm contact that affidavits would be used to remove O Hara.
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Springfield
O'Hara
Senate
Male Goan
Vier Commission
Sullivan
Davis
Davis, Enstel and Company
Hquor
Girl Tells How She Met Johnson in Court
Chicago May. Small, pretty and neatly clad Re te Schrieber testified about meeting Jack Johnson and their relations. Government witnesses described her Chicago flats and Pittsburg resort days. Johnson bought furniture in October 1920, and Washington bill players attended, while crowds gathered outside.
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Chicago
Rete Schrieber
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Estella Palmer
Henderson
Union Depot
Mother Jones Meets Governor in Charleston Mine Strike Play
Activist Mother Jones, allied with striking Pain Creek miners, traveled to Charleston West Virginia in May for a lengthy conference with Governor Hatfield. She is under surveillance but reportedly openly restrained.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mother Jones
Hatfield
Janot
Log breaks back of workman at Clatskanie
In Rainier Ore May Campbell B Clark 24 was killed when a log pulled by a donkey engine hit a snag breaking his back. The body was taken there for burial. He worked for West Oregon Lumber company at Clatskanie.
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Rainier, Ore
Camphbell B. Clark
Clark
West Oregon Lumber Company
Clitskanie
Two Die in Revolver Duel Near Vienna Georgia
In Vienna Georgia two men died and a third was fatally wounded after a revolver duel. Oscar Blew a farmer killed neighbor P P Sangster. Sheriff Bennett tried to arrest Blew and was shot. the sheriff returned fire and killed Blew.
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Vienna
Georgia
Oscar Blew
P. P Sangster
Bennett
Blew
Patent rights halt Yakima flushing machine use
City of North Yakima faces a patent notice on Studebaker street flushing tanks delaying flushing of Pendleton’s paved streets. Council had awarded the contract to Jerard & Temple. city attorney to advise on indemnity. North Yakima, using Studebaker gear for over a year, may be infringing while awaiting legal resolution. bids and local sales agents involved.
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Pendleton
Studebaker
Jerard & Temple
North Yakima
Daily Republic
New York
City Commission
St. Louis Union Trust Company
United States
Afringer
Shumate
Studebaker Company
A. E. Jarry
Yakima Hardware Company
E. J. Wyman
Bell- Wyman Implement Company
Portland
Concern Aid
Barry
Coonse
Sanitary
Biplane Sets Six-Passenger Flight Record in Chartres
In Chartres France aviator Frangeers carried six passengers and stayed aloft over 2200 feet for more than an hour. The event marks a new aviation record amid a report laced with stray poetic lines about bitterness and sweets.
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Chartres
France
Frangeers
President's Campaign Promises Contained in Bill
Washington May 8 The Underwood bill passed the house this afternoon carrying out the president's campaign promises will be passed by the house late this afternoon. The minority opposition expected to be feeble but three roll calls are expected to delay the final vote until 6 o'clock. The completely enrolled bill was presented for final reading and insisted upon by Representative Mann of Illinois. The minority will support Payne's motion to recommit with instructions to report back to provide for the tariff bill on increased wool and cotton rates.
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Washington
House
Mann
Illinois
Payne
Pendleton Pay Case Heard by Oregon Supreme Court
The Oregon state supreme court heard Pendleton pay case Johns vs City of Pendleton along with other appeals from Harney Baker Malheur counties. Appellant R R Johnson and respondent R W Montague of Portland argued the merits. The suit questions whether Jackson street district property owners can be held for assessments for the street improvement. Judge Phelps ruled for the city in circuit court after oiling property owners waited to sue until after the value rise.
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Oregon State Supreme Court
Pendleton
Johns
Jackson Street
Phelps
Dane
Supreme Tribunal
R. R. Johnson
R. W. Montague
Portland
Harney County
Jay Jenkins
Samuel F. Jenkins
Appl
Miller & Cherem
A. A. Reimbold
Baker County
Oregon Mill & Grain Co
C. Kirkpatrick
A. A. Smith
M. D. Clifford
Malheur County
U. S. National Bank of Vaile
Ress
Blanche Flower Thebaund
C. M. Thebaud
J. M. McCulloch
Committee on Banking Begins Hearings Today
Washington May It was expected that the new senate committee on banking and currency would begin its hearings today to investigate all phases of the financial question. The panel has authority to summon witnesses and compel attendance and will hear from leading banks and financial experts from New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Senate
Owen
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pigeons Liberated In Missouri Return To Oregon
Four homing pigeons released in Pendleton Oregon are reported to have flown 2000 miles back to their home at Birchcreek Missouri. Rodecker of Whitesville initially released the birds six weeks ago and could not locate them. Mrs Pell confirmed the birds' return by checking band numbers, noting all four arrived in good condition.
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Missouri
Oregon
Penncton
Pell
Birchcreek
Whitesville Mo
Rodecker
I. G. Pell
Banvier
Pendleton
Gone
Rogat
Redecker
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